History MCQs Quiz
45 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which Mughal emperor established a department for translating Sanskrit works?

  • Babar
  • Shahjahan
  • Humayun
  • Akbar (correct)

    • Which statement is true regarding the ancient university of Takshashila?

  • There were 300 rooms for delivering lectures
  • Huen Tsang took 657 books from here to China
  • This university imparted education in 64 subjects (correct)
  • There were seven huge halls in the university

    • Identify the incorrect pair from the given list.

  • Rajtarangini - First historical book
  • Poet Chandbardai - Earliest works in Hindi literature (correct)
  • Mulla Daood - Padmavat
  • Poet Kamban - Wrote the Ramayana in Tamil

    • Which of the following statements is incorrect?

    <p>Bhaskaracharya wrote a book named 'Dash Gitika'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state are the Ajanta Caves located?

    <p>Maharashtra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which multi-purpose project is incorrectly matched with its river?

    <p>Mahanadi - Nagarjunasagar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly arranges the multi-purpose projects from North to South?

    <p>Chambal valley, Bhakhra-nangal, Narmada valley, Nagarjunasagar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the leading producer of mica?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is referred to as the 'Silicon Valley' of India?

    <p>Bengaluru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs related to the Indian Textile industry is incorrect?

    <p>Jute textiles - Andhra Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the train with the longest railway route in India, connecting Dibrugadh to Kanyakumari.

    <p>Vivek Express</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which port is the largest in Gujarat?

    <p>Kandla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum per capita income (in dollars) for a country to be regarded as a developing country, according to the World Bank Report 2004?

    <p>$735</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian monument is made of red stone and features the Rang Mahal?

    <p>The Red Fort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the pale and dull appearance of the Taj Mahal's white marble?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the characteristics of a 'Sanctuary'?

    <p>Human activities are permitted within certain limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wildlife species has gone extinct in Gujarat?

    <p>Tiger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop is not classified as a plantation crop?

    <p>Mustard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are minerals found only in one or two places in the world classified as?

    <p>Rare resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Indian agriculture is incorrect?

    <p>Gram and peas are classified as kharif crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is known for producing Isabgul?

    <p>Gujarat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which helpline is designated for assisting women facing various types of violence?

    <p>181</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was celebrated as 'Women Empowerment Year' in India?

    <p>2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which Article of the constitution has untouchability been abolished?

    <p>Article 17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The castes included in Article 342 are referred to as what?

    <p>Schedule Tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral was the first to be utilized by humans?

    <p>Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contribution of agriculture to the Indian economy?

    <p>Employment generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary social effect of terrorism?

    <p>Fear and distress in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a feature of Socialist systems?

    <p>Classless society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item constitutes a significant form of expression for the Aryans?

    <p>Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is recognized for establishing the concept of mother and father as divine figures?

    <p>Aryans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of soil is commonly associated with the handmade clay utensils found in Nagarjuna Kaunda?

    <p>Terracotta soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about drama is incorrect according to a discussion on its elements?

    <p>Drama does not cater to all age groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the structure that contains the remains of Lord Buddha?

    <p>Stupa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a gopuram signify in South Indian architecture?

    <p>An entrance to the temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which student incorrectly identified a feature of the Sun Temple of Modhera?

    <p>Vipul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During whose reign was the Sun Temple of Modhera constructed?

    <p>Bhimdev-I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of economy is characterized by a population growth rate of 2.5% and a per capita income of 500 dollars?

    <p>Developing Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Indian government enact the Air Pollution Control Act?

    <p>Year 1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (W.T.O.) situated?

    <p>Geneva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scheme connects women empowerment with skill development training and market opportunities?

    <p>Mission Mangalam Yojna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who cannot afford two meals a day and lives in slum areas is categorized as what?

    <p>These people are called poor and they live below the poverty line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What day is celebrated on 15th March in India?

    <p>World Consumer Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which periodical is specifically published for consumer education and awareness?

    <p>Consumer awareness forum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum claim amount that can be filed in consumer district forums for compensation?

    <p>Rs. 30 lakhs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Part A - Instructions

    • There are 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
    • All questions are compulsory
    • Questions are numbered 1 to 50
    • Each question is worth 1 mark
    • Read each question carefully
    • Select the correct answer and mark it on the OMR sheet
    • The answer is represented as (A), (B), (C), or (D)
    • Darken the correct circle with a pen
    • Write the question paper set number on the OMR sheet

    Part A - Questions

    • Question 1: Aryans liked (A) Music, (B) Nature, (C) Drama, (D) Dance
    • Question 2: Creators of Mohen-jo-Daro culture, who worshipped 'Goddess' and 'God', using 'Dhup', 'Deep' and 'Arti' are the (A) Negritoit, (B) Australoid, (C) Dravid, (D) Aryans
    • Question 3: Utensils of baked and unbaked clay found in South India are called (A) Black Soil, (B) Baked Clay, (C) Red Soil, (D) Terracotta soil
    • Question 4: In drama, audio-visual aids, amalgamation of art, performance and entertaining allages are discussed. False statement is (A) Statement 1 and 3, (B) Statement 3, (C) Statement 2, (D) Statement 2 and 4
    • Question 5: Oval structure where Lord Buddha's remains were kept is called (A) Stupa, (B) Victory Tower, (C) Stone Inscription, (D) Gopuram
    • Question 6: Definitions for Gopuram (A) Resting place for Saints, (B) Room where idol is kept, (C) Entrance of temple, (D) Big hall on pillars
    • Question 7: Correct opinions on Modhera Sun Temple (A) Pravin, Sonal Rubina, (B) Rubina and Vipul, (C) Vipul, Sonal, and Pravin, (D) Sonal and Vipul
    • Question 8: Mughal emperor who established department for Sanskrit translations (A) Babar, (B) Humayun, (C) Shahjahan, (D ) Akbar
    • Question 9: Takshashila University facts (A) Huen Tsang took 657 books from there to China, (B) This university imparted education in 64 subjects, (C) There were seven huge halls in the university, (D) There were 300 rooms for delivering lectures
    • Question 10: Development of Indian literature (A) Mughal period - Awadhi, (B) Medieval North India- Persian, (C) Delhi Sultanate - Sanskrit, (D) Ram Charitmanas - Urdu
    • Question 11: Incorrect pair (A) Poet Kamban- Tamil Ramayana, (B) Poet Chandbardai- Hindi Literature, (C) Rajtarangini- Historical book, (D) Mulla Daood- Padmavat
    • (Question 12) INCORRECT statement (A) Sushrut Samhita is about medicinal herbs, (B) Charak Samhita is about sharp surgical instruments,(C) The zero was discovered by Aryabhatta, (D)Bhaskaracharya wrote 'Dash Gitika'
    • Question 13: Location of Ajanta Caves (A) Maharashtra, (B) Madhya Pradesh, (C) Orissa, (D) Gujarat
    • Question 14: Inscription "Pious hearts are welcomed in the garden of Paradise"(A) Sun Temple - Modhera, (B) The Red Fort, (C) The Taj Mahal - Agra, (D) Brihadeshwara Temple - Tanjavur
    • Question 15: Description of Rang Mahal (A) Fatehpur Sikri, (B) Fort Golconda, (C) Red Fort, (D) Champaner Fort
    • Question 16: Monument features and correct matches (a) Kutub Minar (i) Made of black and red stone, (b) Humayun's Tomb (ii) Tallest stone minaret, (c) Taj Mahal (iii) Black stone 'Black Pagoda', (d) Sun Temple of Konark (iv) One of the 7 Wonders of the World
    • Question 17: Areas benefitting from Tourism (A) Economic, (B) Social, (C) Political, (D) Education
    • Question 18: Reason for fading colour in Taj Mahal (A) Land Pollution, (B) Water Pollution, (C) Air Pollution, (D) Noise Pollution
    • Question 19: Minerals available only in one or two places (A) Universal resources, (B) Generally available resources, (C) Rare resources, (D) Solitary resources
    • Question 20: Sanctuary options (A) Complete ban on human activities, (B) Limited human activities, (C) Complete ban on animal grazing, (D) No sanctuary in Gujarat
    • Question 21: Extinct wildlife in Gujarat (A) Tiger, (B) Gudhkhar, (C) Bear, (D) Leopard
    • Question 22: Rank first in the production of spice or condiment in Gujarat (A) Fenugreek, (B) Coriander, (C) Isabgul, (D) Mustard
    • Question 23: Non-plantation crop (A) Rubber, (B) Tea, (C) Mustard, (D) Coffee
    • Questiion 24: Incorrect statement about Indian agriculture (A) Coffee doesn't need direct sunlight, (B) Coconut plantations are in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, (C) Sugar & Khandsari from sugarcane, (D) Gram, peas, barely are kharif crops
    • Question 25 - 28: Crop matching to states, and different options for rivers and projects, multi-purpose projects order, need more context to properly summarise.
    • Question 29: Mica production top country (A) England,(B) India, (C) China, (D) America
    • Question 30: Bio-gas plant location for students (A) Maithan, (B) Undrel, (C) Dantiwada, (D) Dhuvaran
    • Question 31: Silicon Valley city (A) Jaipur, (B) Delhi, (C) Nagpur, (D) Bengaluru
    • Question 32: Incorrect pair of textile industries (A) Silk - Jammu & Kashmir, (B) Jute - Andhra Pradesh, (C) Cotton - Haryana, (D) Woollen - Punjab
    • Question 33: Longest railway line (A) Karnavati Express, (B) Garib Rath Express,(C) Yoga Express, (D) Vivek Express
    • Question 34: Largest port in Gujarat (A) Verawal, (B) Porbandar, (C) Kandla, (D) Hazira
    • Question 35 Highway No.7, longest from (A) Varanasi to Kanyakumari, (B) Varanasi to Chennai, (C) Varanasi to Mumbai, (D) Varanasi to Bengaluru
    • Question 36: Minimum per capita income for developing countries (A) $480, (B) $735, (C) $250, (D) $580
    • Question 37: Identify country based on population growth, income, agriculture contribution and development (A) Developing Economy, (B) Developed Economy, (C) Mixed Economy, (D) Socialist Economy
    • Question 38: Year of Air Pollution Control Act (A) 1951, (B) 1961, (C) 1981, (D) 1991
    • Question 39: Location of WTO (A) London, (B) Geneva, (C) Kolkata, (D) New York
    • Question 40: Scheme linked to women empowerment (A) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojna, (B) Mission Mangalam Yojna, (C) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, (D) Agro Business policy – 2016
    • Question 41: Categorization for people with low income (A) Industrial unemployment, (B) Farmer, (C) Educated unemployment, (D) Poverty line
    • Question 42: Day celebrated in India on 15th March (A) Consumer Right Day, (B) World Consumer Day, (C) Consumer Awareness Day, (D) National Consumer Right Day
    • Question 43: Periodical for education and awareness (A) Consumer awareness forum, (B) Consumer education, (C) Insight, (D) Consumer Act
    • Question 44: Claim amount in consumer district forums (A) Rs. 20 lakhs, (B) Rs. 30 lakhs, (C) Rs. 40 lakhs, (D) Rs. 15 lakhs
    • Question 45: Act implemented to control prices (A) Essential Commodities Act – 1981, (B) Essential Commodities Act – 1950, (C) Essential Commodities Act – 1955, (D) Essential Commodities Act – 1975
    • Question 46: Products whose prices government decides (A) Vegetables, (B) Medical treatment, (C) Petro-diesel, (D) Dining in hotel
    • Question 47-50 Additional questions on features of women helpline, year of women empowerment, eradication of untouchability, and category of caste, need more context to properly summarise.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    10th Social Science Past Paper (July 2018) PDF

    Description

    Test your knowledge on ancient civilizations with this 50-question multiple-choice quiz. Each question explores various aspects of history, including art, culture, and society related to the Aryans and Mohen-jo-Daro. Make sure to choose the correct option from the given choices!

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser