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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the correct answer:
1. India is located in the ___________ of Greenwich. 1
East west north south
2. Which of the following statements is\are correct? 1
I. A globe is a representation or a drawing of the Earth’s surface.
II. Plateaus, plains and rivers are shown in a physical map.
III. Thematic map shows roads, rainfall and forests.
CODES:
I, II and III
I and II
II and III
I and III
3. Assertion (A): Globe is used when we study Earth as a whole 1
Reason (R): Map is used when we study a part of the earth.
Options:
● A - Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
● B - Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
● C - A is true, but R is false.
● D - A is false, but R is true.
4. The significance of the Gregorian calendar in historical time measurement is that it 1
a)is based solely on lunar cycle
is used worldwide for organizing dates
only counts years in the common era
was established in ancient Rome
5. Artifacts such as tools and pottery contribute to our understanding of history by 1
Providing entertainment for historians
Offering insights into the daily lives and cultures of past societies.
Serving as decorative items in museums.
Confusing the timeline of events
6. In the context of historical studies ,the term BCE is used to indicate 1
Years after the birth of Jesus Christ.
The beginning of the ice age .
A specific calendar used in Europe.
Years before the common era.
7. The emergence of chieftans in early societies indicates,that 1
Leadership was unnecessaryin small communities.
All individuals had equal roles and responsibilities .
Social structures became more complex as population grew.
Communities were depended on trade for survival.
8. How do Ramayan and Mahabharata explain cultural unity across the India 1
They are adapted and translated into various regional languages.
They are not recognized outside India.
They are ignored by the tribal communities.
They have no influence on Indian culture.
9. What role do food grains like rice and wheat play in Indian cuisine? 1
They are used in specific regions .
They are not commonly found in Indian dishes
They are staple ingredients used throughout india.
They are exclusively used in deserts.
10. Which of the following are types of silk sarees? 1
Banarasi kanjivaram khadi kota doriya
I AND II
I AND III
II AND IV
ALL OF THESE
Very Short Answer Questions:
1. “The length of a meridian of longitude is half of that of the equator.” Justify the statement. 2
2. Draw a well labelled diagram which shows all the intermediate and cardinal directions. 2
3. Place these dates chronologically on the timeline: 2
323 CE, 323 BCE, 100 CE, 100 BCE, 1900 BCE, 1090 CE AND 2025 CE.
4. In the late 20th century, the Anthropological Survey of India conducted the ‘People of India 2
project.’ How many languages and scripts were counted in this project?
5. “India is a good example of rich diversity”.Write atleast four sentences to support this 2
statement.
Short Answer Type Questions:(Any-2)
1. Observe the following scene. It depicts an agricultural community from a few millenniums 3
ago. List the main activity you can identify.
2. What distinguishes latitudes from longitudes and how do they help in mapping the Earth? 3
3. How does the celebration of festivals like Makar Sankranti India’s cultural unity? 3
Long Answer Type questions:(Any-2)
1. “India is a good example of rich diversity in landscapes,clothing,food and languages" .Write 5
your views to support this statement.
2. What types of sources do historians use to gather information about the past,and how do they 5
contribute to understand history?
3. Explore the three components of the map,such as distance, direction and symbols.Explain how 5
they contribute to make a map more effective as a tool for geographical information.
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