CHAPTER
-6 MAJOR LANDFORMS OF THE
EARTH
Q1. Tick the correct option-:
(1*5=5)
(a)____________ mountains are formed due to the
tectonic forces inside the earth.
(i)Fold Mountains (ii)Volcanic Mountain (iii) Block Mountains
(b) ___________farming is practiced on mountains.
(i)Irrigation Framing (ii)Terrace Farming (iii)Shifting Cultivation
(c)Plateaus are also called as_____________
(i)Tablelands
(ii)Tibetan Plateau
(iii)Bolivian Plateau
(d)The process of wearing down of the earth’s
surface is called___________
(i)Erosion
(ii)Faults (iii) External
Processes
(e)________is an example of old mountains.
(i)The Aravalis
(ii)Mt.Kilimanjaro
(iii)The Himalayas
Q2.Answer the following questions in 50
words : (3*5=15)
(a)”Mountains
are storehouse of water.” Explain.
(b) Differentiate between Young and Old Mountains.
(c)’Plains are the most thickly regions of the
world’ Explain why?
(d)Different landforms are formed after undergoing
the processes’ . Explain the processes.
(e) How are plateaus useful to us?
Q3.Answer the following question in
detail:- (4)
(a)Explain the types of plateaus on the basis of mode
of formation.
Q4. HOTS:
(6)
a)People have settled down on different landform and
have over utilized it. Discuss the consequences of this over utilization.
CHAPTER-7 INDIA:OUR COUNTRY
Q1.Tick the correct option:- (1*5=5)
(a)Our country accounts for___% of the total earth’s
surface.
(i)16% (ii)2.4% (iii)20%
(b)____________is the largest state.
(i)Goa (ii)Rajasthan (iii) Tamil Nadu
(c)The places where rivers fall into the sea are
called___________
(i)Mouth of the rivers (ii) Indus Plain (iii) Ganga Plain
(d)India is most populous country in the world
after_____________
(i)Russia (ii) China (iii) USA
(e)__________is the triangular feature formed by the
deposition of alluvium at the mouth of the river.
(i)Delta (ii)Ghats
(iii)Garben
Q2.Answer the following questions in 50
words. (3*5=15)
.(a)Define subcontinent. Name the countries which
form the Indian sub continent
(b)Discuss few features of The Great Indian Desert
(c)Discuss the Island groups of India
(d)Define coral Islands.Name the island which is a
coral island.
(e)Give three features of western coastal plains.
Q3. Answer the following question in
detail :
(4)
a)The Himalayas comprise of three ranges. Describe them in brief.
HOTS:
Q4.The Himalayas are one of the important physical features of our country.
Discuss about the three ranges that fall under them.
(6)
Chapter -5 : RURAL SELF
GOVERNMENT
Q1. Fill in the blanks:- (1*5=5)
(a)The word panchayat mans _____________
(b)Secretary to a gram panchayat is appointed by the
_____________
(c)____________is also known as the Mukhiya or Pradhan.
(d)___________implements the work given by the block
samiti.
(e)____________ is another name for deputy president
of a Gram Panchayat .
Q2. Answer the followig questions in 50
words:- (3*5=15)
(a)What is the difference between Civil and Criminal
cases?
(b)List down any three functions of Block Samiti
(c)Mention any three sources of funds for the Zila Parishad
(d)What work does a secretary to a Gram Panchayat
do?
(e)Name the three levels of the Panchayati Raj
system.
Q3.Answer the question in detail : (4)
(a)List four main features of the seventy third
amendment act passed by the government.
HOTS:-
(6)
Q4.How does Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat play an
important role in our country?
CHAPTER-8 : INDIA: CLIMATE,NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
Q1. Answer the following questions in
one word:-
(1*5=5)
(a) ____________ vegetation comprises stunted trees and
shrubs.
(b)Mumbai
experiences moderate climate due to its______________
(c)The
Bay Of Bengal branch brings rainfall to _____________
(d)Babool
is an example of ______ tree.
(e)_____________
are the species which have been completely wiped out.
Q2. Answer the following questions in 50
words : (3*5=15)
(a) What are western disturbances?
(b) Why the average temperature of southern India is
much higher than in northern India?
(c) What is monsoon and monsoon winds?
(d) Why coastal plains of India experience a moderate
climate compared to northern plains?
(e) List any three features of Desert Vegetation
Q3.Answer the following question in
detail (4)
a)
The Himalayas play
a major role determining the climate of our country. Do you agree? Explain
Q4.HOTS:- a)
Forests are extremely vital for a number of reasons. Explain. (6)
CHAPTER-6: URBAN ADMINISTRATION
Q1. Give one word for the following:-
(1*5=5)
(a)____________presides over the meetings of the counselors.
(b)__________ are the people with expertise in urban
administration.
(c)______________ refers to the solid waste material
generated byhumans, animals, and economic activities.
(d)_____________ presides over the meeting of the
councilors.
(e)__________ is a tax on roads and bridges.
Q2. Answer the following
questions in 50 words
(3*5=15)
(a)Why is mayor known as the first citizen?
(b)Mention any three sources of income for
Muncipalities.
(c)What is the role Finance Commission?
(d)Who are Alderman?
(e) What are some of the occupations in urban areas?
Q3. Answer the following
question in detail:- (4)
(a)How are Municipal Corporations formed? Discuss
the role of municipal commissioner.
HOTS:-
Q4.Municipal Council look after all the needs of the
small towns. According to you what role does Chairperson, Commissioner and Committees play here? (6)
Chapter
: DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
Q1.Give one word for the following: (1*5=5)
(a)Civil courts are presided over by______________
(b)___________is the head of the police.
(c)__________ are revenue officers at sub divisional
level.
(d)Criminal courts are presided by_____________
(e)___________ measures framers lands and fields and
records the details.
Q2. Answer the following question in 50
words :- (3*5=15)
(a)What are subordinate courts? Who presides over
them?
(b)List any three functions of District
Administration
(c)Why land records maintained by Patwaris is
important?
(d)What is the role of Police in maintaining law and
order?
(e)What function does an Executive Engineer and a
Civil Surgeon perform?
Q3.Answer the following question in
detail (4)
(a)Discuss about judicial administration of a
district
HOTS:-
(a)District Administration
perform various functions’. Explain its functions in detail.
(6)
CHAPTER-4 DEMOCRATIC
GOVERNMENT
Q1.Fill in the blanks:-
(1*5=5)
(a)__________ refers to the views of the public on
matters of general concern
(b)In India governments are elected for the term of
___________years.
(c) ____________ law ensures women get a fair share
of family property.
(d)Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are involved in the
conflicts over sharing of ______river water.
(e)_____________ includes all the policies and
programs a political party plans to undertake if elected.
Q2.Answer the following questions in 50
words (3 marks)
(a)Elections limit the power of government. How?
(b)What is Universal Adult Franchise ? Why is it an
important feature of a democracy?
(c)List any three features of democracy
(d)How can government avoid conflicts arising from
religious processions and celebrations?
(e)How does Government ensure equality and justice?
Q3. Answer the following question in
detail (4
marks)
(a)With the help of examples explain how government
resolves conflicts?
HOTS:-
Q4.Can media and political parties influence public
opinion?
CHAPTER-8 RURAL AND
URBAN LIVELIHOOD
Q1.Name them:- (1*5=5)
(a)Labourers and construction workers
are_____________
(b)_____________of the farmers in our country are
large farmers.
(c)____________has resulted in overcrowding of the
cities.
(d)____________use modern agricultural machinery and
equipment in the farms.
(e)people who sell goods on streets_____________
Q2. Answer the following questions in 50
words (3 marks
each)
(a)What is the difference between vendors and
shopkeepers?
(b)What are Milk Cooperatives? Give one example of a
milk cooperative.
(c)What do call centers employ do?
(d)What is Migration? What are its consequences?
(e)What kind of people are employed in factories?
Q3.Answer the following question in
detail:- (4 marks)
(a)Differentiate between casual and regular
workers
(b) Differentiate between Marginal and Landless
farmers
HOTS:-
Q4. India is a country where various kinds of workers are employed. Explain
the types of workers availablein urban areas.
CHAPTER
-7
THE MAURYAN EMPIRE
Q1. Give one word for the following:-
(1*5=5)
(a) Ashoka appointed ____________ to spread his message
of dhamma
(b) The Mauryan traded with ____________
(c) The Mauryan had provincial capital in ______________
(d) __________ comprises a alrge number of kingdoms.
(e) The word dhamma means _____________
Q2
Answer the following questions in 50 words:- (3 marks)
(a) Who was Chanakya? Name the book written by him
(b) What is an empire? How is it different from a kingdom?
(c) List any three features of army of Mauryan empire
(d) Describe the revenue system under the Mauryan empire
(e) Mention about the literary sources which tell us
about Chandragupta.
Q3.
Answer the following question in detail :- (4 marks)
(a) What were the major causes for the fall of the
Mauryan empire?
HOTS:- Q4. Ashoka
took various steps to propagate Buddhism. Explain
CHAPTER
-10 THE
AGE OF HARSHAVARDHANA
Q1. Name them:- (1*5=5)
(a) Harsha has believed to written in _____________
(b) The pallava set up their kingdom in ________
(c) The main source of information of Harshvardhana is _____________
(d) Harsha’s military leaders were called ____________
(e) _________ were called the worshipper of Shiva
Q2.
Answer the following questions in 50 words. (3 marks each)
(a)Mention
some valuable sources of information about Harsha and his time.
(b)Explain
about the people and culture of the Pallavas
(c)How
did the empire established by Harsha collapse?
(d)
Who was Pulakeshin II ? How did he come
to power?
(e)How
did Harshvardhana became a king?
Q3.
Answer the following question in detail:- (4 marks)
What
do you know about the Harshvardhana’s administration and army?
HOTS:-
Q4. The Pallavas evolved a new style of temple
construction. Explain with the help of examples.
CHAPTER
-12 ART AND
ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT India
Q1.
Give one word for the following;- (1*5=5)
(a)Jain
text was written in____________
(b)
The path used by devotees to walk around a stupa was known as ____________
(c)Paintings
in caves are known as ___________
(d)Ashoka
has constructed the ______ of Sanchi stupa.
(e)________
was the famous work on astronomy by Aryabhata.
Q2.
Answer the following questions in 50 words (3 marks each)
(a)What
are epics? Name some Sanskrit and Tamil epics
(b)Describe
the paintings in ancient India
(c)What
makes the iron pillar in Mehrauli unique?
(d)What
were structural temples?Explain with the help of examples
(e)Discuss
about the famous plays of ancient India
Q3.
Answer the following question in detail:- (4 marks )
(a)What
were stupas? Discuss their features
HOTS:-
Q4. Ajanta paintings remain the finest examples of art in ancient India.
Discuss
CHAPTER-10 GUPTA EMPIRE
Q1.Give one word for the following:-
(1*5=5)
(a)__________ laid the foundation of Gupta Empire
(b) ____________ is the work written by Kalidasa
(c)The ______ prashasti is the main source of
information about Samudragupta’s rule.
(d)The temples in Gupta rule were dedicated
to____________
(e)__________ was known as the village headmen.
Q2. Answer the following questions in 50
words (3 marks)
(a)What was the main source of information about the
Gupta rule?
(b) How do we know that Guptas were technologically
advanced?
(c)Discuss about the army of Gupta Empire
(d)List any three reasons for the fall down of Gupta
Empire
(e) Name some learned men of Chandragupta’s court.
Q3. Answer the question in detail:- (4 marks)
Discuss about the administration and revenue system
under the Gupta Rule.
HOTS:-
The Prayag Prashasti is famous source through which
we get to know about Samudragupta’s Court. Explain what information does it
provide us.
CHAPTER-9 LIFE IN VILLAGES AND CITIES
Q1. Answer the following in one word:-
(a)__________ had several Hindu, Buddhist and Jain shrenis.
(b)Ring wells were used for _______
(c) Arikamedu served as center of trade with
________
(d) ____________
was an important center for Krishna Devotees.
(e)Gram Bhojakas were responsible for__________
Q2. Answer the following questions in 50
words (3 marks)
(a)What is urbanization and second urbanization?
(b) What was the role shrenis?
(c)Discuss the Archaeological Sources which tell us
about life of people in villages.
(d)Why Mathura is an important town?
(e)What kind of coins have been discovered from
cities?
Q3.Answer the following question in
detail:- (4 marks)
(a)Describe the lives of people in the villages of
(i)North India (ii)South India
HOTS:-
‘The cities which developed from mahajanpadas were
fortified’.Discuss about them
CHAPTER-8
: INDIA FROM 200BC TO AD 300 -NEW
RULERS, TRADE AND RELIGION
(ONE WORD ONLY)
Q1.Give one word for the following:-
(1*10=10)
(a)The last Mauryan ruler was ___________
(b) The Shunga Dynasty was founded by____________
(c)The Pandyas ruled over _________ region.
(e)___________ is the biography of Buddha
(f) ______________ is the governing system
introduced by Shakas.
(g) _________ is an important trading port during
the rule of Cholas.
(h)___________ rulers issued the first coin bearing
the names.
(i)________ route is followed by Chinese traders to
reach distant lands for selling silk.
(j)________________ are the three powerful southern
kingdoms.
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