CTET - Social Studies/SocialScience
Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies/SocialScience
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Question 1 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
1. ‘Campos’ found in Brazil is a—
1. ‘Campos’ found in Brazil is a—
A | tropical animal |
B | tribe |
C | tropical grassland |
D | traditional dance |
Question 1 Explanation:
The South Brazialian campos
grasslands (also known as only
campos) are unique ecosystems.
Located in the southern most
part of Brazil, these ecosystems
are rich in plant species, being
more diverse than forest ecosystems
in the same area.
Question 2 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
2. Lakshadweep Islands are located in the—
2. Lakshadweep Islands are located in the—
A | South China Sea |
B | Indian Ocean |
C | Arabian Sea |
D | Bay of Bengal |
Question 2 Explanation:
Lakshadweep is the smallest
union territory of India and is
located in the Arabian sea.
Question 3 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
3. Conventionally direction marked ‘A’ represents—

3. Conventionally direction marked ‘A’ represents—

A | West |
B | North |
C | South |
D | East |
Question 3 Explanation:
As per diagram/directions ‘A’
represents West direction, while
C-North, D-South and B-East
directions of India.
Question 4 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
4. Barometer is used to—
4. Barometer is used to—
A | measure sea level |
B | measure rainfall |
C | measure temperature |
D | measure atmospheric
pressure |
Question 4 Explanation:
Barometer instrument/tool is
used to measure atmospheric
pressure say; wind velocity.
Question 5 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
5. Which of the following is a popular eco-friendly automobile fuel ?
5. Which of the following is a popular eco-friendly automobile fuel ?
A | KG-6 |
B | CNG |
C | PNG |
D | LPG |
Question 5 Explanation:
Popular eco-friendly automobile
fuel is CNG.
Question 6 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
6. Which of the following is true with regard to food security ?
6. Which of the following is true with regard to food security ?
A | Food security exists when all
people, at all time have access to
sufficient, safe and nutritious
food |
B | Food security exists when
government maintains buffer
stock of grains for next five years |
C | Government imposes ban
on grains exports for maintaining
sufficient stock |
D | Government encourages to
produce organic foods for better
and secure health |
Question 6 Explanation:
Food security exists when all
people, at all time have access to
sufficient, safe and nutrious food.
Question 7 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
7. In organic farming—
7. In organic farming—
A | only production of cotton has
been allowed in India |
B | chemical fertilizers are used
to increase yield |
C | genetic modification is done
to increase yield |
D | organic manures and biofertilizers
are used |
Question 7 Explanation:
In organic farming, organic
manures (FYM, compost, Vermicompost,
Green Manures,
NADEP composts, oil cakes) and
Bio-fertilizers (PSB, VAM, Azospirillum,
Azotobacter, Rhizobium
culture) are only used, no
use of chemicals (Pesticides/Insecticides / Fungicides /Weedicides / Herbicides).
Question 8 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
38. Which industry is often called backbone of modern industries ?
38. Which industry is often called backbone of modern industries ?
A | Steel |
B | Petroleum |
C | Energy |
D | Transport |
Question 8 Explanation:
Iron and steel industry is
often referred to as the backbone
of the modern industry. This is
because that almost everything
is either made from iron or steel
or has been made using tools
and machineries of these metals.
Question 9 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
9. Which of the following is an example of desert ?
9. Which of the following is an example of desert ?
A | Western Ghats |
B | Ladakh |
C | Sundarban |
D | Konkan |
Question 9 Explanation:
Ladakh is high altitude desert
as the Himalayas create in rain
shadow, denying entry to monsoon
clouds.
Question 10 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
10. In which ways did World War I alter the economic and political situation in India ?
10. In which ways did World War I alter the economic and political situation in India ?
A | Indian industries expanded
as war created a demand for
industrial goods |
B | Political activities of the
Indian National Congress were
banned for six years |
C | Common people got benefited
as there was a sharp fall in
prices |
D | Many princely states
rebelled against British rule |
Question 10 Explanation:
During the World War I. Indian
industries expanded as war
created a demand for industrial
goods.
Question 11 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
11. The diagram represents—

11. The diagram represents—

A | Pre-monsoon Rainfall |
B | Orographic Rainfall |
C | Convectional Rainfall |
D | Cyclonic Rainfall |
Question 11 Explanation:
When two airmasses, having
different temperature meet with
one another, then cold airmass
tend to force warm air mass to
rise. After rising warm air mass
cools down and rains. In given
diagram cold air is decending
from left side, foreing the warm
air to rise, cools and rains.
Question 12 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
12. Rigveda was originally composed in—
12. Rigveda was originally composed in—
A | Shauraseni |
B | Prakrit |
C | Sanskrit |
D | Brahmi |
Question 12 Explanation:
The Rigveda is a sacred
Indo-Aryan collection of Vedic
Sanskrit hymns still being used in
India.
Question 13 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
13. Bharata was a group of people mentioned in the Rigveda. They lived in—
13. Bharata was a group of people mentioned in the Rigveda. They lived in—
A | North-West India |
B | South India |
C | North India |
D | West India |
Question 13 Explanation:
The Purus were a tribe, or a
confederation of tribes, mentioned
many times in Rigveda,
located at the banks of the
Sarswati river. There were
several faction of Purus, one
being the Bharatas. They lived in
North-West Part of India.
Question 14 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
14. Which of the following areas was known as Magadh in the ancient period ?
14. Which of the following areas was known as Magadh in the ancient period ?
A | Between Yamuna and
Chambal |
B | South of Ganga |
C | Between Ganga and
Yamuna |
D | North of Ganga |
Question 14 Explanation:
The core area of the Magadh
kingdom was Bihar, south of
Ganga. Its first capital was
Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) then
Pataliputra (modern Patna).
Question 15 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
15. In some areas people started living in villages about 8000 years ago. Which of the following were among these areas ?
15. In some areas people started living in villages about 8000 years ago. Which of the following were among these areas ?
A | Deccan and Konkan |
B | Areas around Narmada |
C | Sulaiman and Kirthar hills |
D | Ganga and Yamuna doab |
Question 15 Explanation:
The Sulaiman and Kirthar
ranges of Baluchistan and the
valleys that traverse them (e.g.
Khyber, Bolan), were potential
passes for hominin dispersals
from the central Asian plateau. In
this area near about 8000 years
ago people started living in
villages.
Question 16 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
16. The circle of illumination is the—
16. The circle of illumination is the—
A | position of the Sun on a
particular meridian at 12 : 00
O’clock in noon |
B | circle that divides the globe
into two parts |
C | circle that divides the day
from night on the globe |
D | position of the Earth on
equinox when day and night are
equal |
Question 16 Explanation:
Circle of illumination is a term
refers to the circle (equator) as
the surface of the earth which
distinguishes day from night.
Question 17 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
17. ‘Gompas’ found in Ladakh are—
17. ‘Gompas’ found in Ladakh are—
A | Buddhist monks |
B | Buddhist monasteries /
temples |
C | Variety of goat |
D | Variety of shawl |
Question 17 Explanation:
Gompas are Buddhist
temples/ monasteries located in
Tibet, Ladakh (India), Nepal and
Bhutan.
Question 18 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
18. Which continent is least populated in the world ?
18. Which continent is least populated in the world ?
A | Africa |
B | Europe |
C | Australia |
D | South America |
Question 18 Explanation:
Order of the 7 continents
from smallest to largest in population
size.
1. Antarcitica
2. Australia
3. Europe
4. South America
5. North America
6. Africa
7. Asia
Question 19 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
19. The Kolkata port is situated on/in the
19. The Kolkata port is situated on/in the
A | River Bhagirathi |
B | Ganga Sagar |
C | Bay of Bengal |
D | River Hooghly |
Question 19 Explanation:
Kolkata Port is situated on
the River Hooghly in west
Bengal, and located 144 km
away from way of Bengal.
Question 20 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
20. Which of the following statements regarding position of the Earth is true ?
20. Which of the following statements regarding position of the Earth is true ?
A | The axis of the Earth is an
imaginary line that makes an
angle of 23 1/2° with its orbital
plane |
B | The axis of the Earth is a
definite line that makes an angle
of 66 1/2° with its orbital plane |
C | The axis of the Earth is a
definite line that makes an angle
of 23 1/2° with its orbital plane |
D | The axis of the Earth is an
imaginary line that makes an
angle of 66 1/2° with its orbital
plane |
Question 21 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
21. In an inscription, a Delhi Sultan is said to have been chosen by the God because he had the qualities like Moses and Solomon. Who was that Delhi Sultan ?
21. In an inscription, a Delhi Sultan is said to have been chosen by the God because he had the qualities like Moses and Solomon. Who was that Delhi Sultan ?
A | Alauddin Khilji |
B | Sikandar Lodi |
C | Firoz Shah Tughlaq |
D | Balban |
Question 21 Explanation:
An inscription, which is
found in Masjid-i-Jami, popu-larly
known as Masjid-i-Qutab al-
Islam, mentioned that God has
chosen Alauddin as sultan
because he possessed the attributes
of the Moses and Solomon,
the great keepers of the law in
the past.
Question 22 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
22. Shafi’s and Hanafi are—
22. Shafi’s and Hanafi are—
A | Two Islamic rulers |
B | Islamic architecture styles |
C | Places in Saudi Arabia |
D | Islamic schools of law |
Question 22 Explanation:
Shafi and Hanafi are Islamic
schools of law.
Question 23 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
23. In which revenue settlement during the East India Company’s rule, was the village headman made responsible to collect revenue and pay it to the Company ?
23. In which revenue settlement during the East India Company’s rule, was the village headman made responsible to collect revenue and pay it to the Company ?
A | Mahalwari Settlement |
B | Zamindari Settlement |
C | Permanent Settlement |
D | Ryotwari Settelement |
Question 23 Explanation:
During the East India Company’s
rule, in Zamindari settlement,
the village headman or
Zamindar made responsible to
collect the revenue and pay it to
the company.
Question 24 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
24. Who has written that Raziya was more able and qualified than her brothers ?
24. Who has written that Raziya was more able and qualified than her brothers ?
A | Ziyauddin Barani |
B | Al-Biruni |
C | Badayuni |
D | Minhaj-i-Siraj |
Question 24 Explanation:
Minhaj-i-Siraj was a chronicter
during the rule of Razia
Sultan. He agreed that she was
more able and qualified then her
brothers but was not happy as
having a queen as a ruler.
Question 25 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
25. Dantidurga, who performed a ritual called hirana-garbha was a—
25. Dantidurga, who performed a ritual called hirana-garbha was a—
A | Pallava Chief |
B | Chola King |
C | Pratihara Chief |
D | Rashtrakuta Chief |
Question 25 Explanation:
Dantidurga, also known as
Dantivarman or Dantidurga II
was the founder of the Rashtrakuta
Empire of Manyakheta. His
capital was based in Gulbarga
region on Karnataka.
Question 26 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
26. Puru, Yadu and Bharata are mentioned in Vedas as
26. Puru, Yadu and Bharata are mentioned in Vedas as
A | Dasyus |
B | Janas |
C | Rashtras |
D | Rajanyas |
Question 26 Explanation:
In Vedic period, the people
were divided into clans or tribes
called Janas. Five Janas are
commonly mentioned Puru, Anu,
Yadu, Tratsu and Druhya are
examples of Janas. Similarly we
hear of Bharatas or the Bharata
Jana.
Question 27 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
27. Which period is the longest in the human history ?
27. Which period is the longest in the human history ?
A | Neolithic age |
B | Palaeolithic age |
C | Megalithic age |
D | Mesolithic age |
Question 27 Explanation:
The Palaeolithic or stone Age,
is the longest period of human
history.
Question 28 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
28. Which of the following is not a Harappan site ?
28. Which of the following is not a Harappan site ?
A | Chirand |
B | Rakhigarhi |
C | Sotkakoh |
D | Ganweriwala |
Question 28 Explanation:
Chirand is a stratified
Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Ironage settlement in the eastern
Ganges valley of Bihar—in
northern India, between about
2500 A D. The Neolithic occupation
(2500–1345 B.C.) contains
evidence of small circular huts
and small scale farming of
wheat, rice, mung, masur and
peas.
Question 29 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
29. Ancient Rock Paintings have been found in—
29. Ancient Rock Paintings have been found in—
A | Madhya Pradesh and Uttar
Pradesh |
B | Karnataka and Tamil Nadu |
C | Tamil Nadu and Andhra
Pradesh |
D | Andhra Pradesh and Odisha |
Question 29 Explanation:
Ancient rock painting have
been found in Madhya Pradesh
and Uttar Pradesh.
Question 30 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
30. Which of the following was not a reason for hunter-gatherers to move from place to place ?
30. Which of the following was not a reason for hunter-gatherers to move from place to place ?
A | To search for water
resources |
B | Staying at one place would
deplete resources |
C | To follow movement of
animals which they hunted |
D | To fight for resources with
another group of huntergatherers |
Question 31 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
31. Which of the following constitutes the cultural capital of a student ?
31. Which of the following constitutes the cultural capital of a student ?
A | Number of places that a
student has visited |
B | Monetary and financial
resources |
C | Electronic equipments
available for use by a student |
D | Educational background of
the family |
Question 32 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
32. When a teacher uses individual experiences in order to explain concepts in a Social Science class, then s/he is—
32. When a teacher uses individual experiences in order to explain concepts in a Social Science class, then s/he is—
A | take care of the linguistic
and cultural diversity among
learners |
B | making the lesson engaging |
C | channelizing the engergies
of students |
D | promoting the ability to
relate their local reality with the
global context |
Question 33 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
33. If a politician in one state decides to not allow labourers from other states to work in his state, which Fundamental Right will be violated ?
33. If a politician in one state decides to not allow labourers from other states to work in his state, which Fundamental Right will be violated ?
A | Right to constitutional
remedies |
B | Right to equality |
C | Right to freedom |
D | Right against exploitation |
Question 33 Explanation:
Article 16 of Indian Constitution
of India clearly mentions that
the state shall treat every-one
equally in the matters of
employments. No citizen shall be
discriminated on the basis of
race, cast, religion, creed,
descent or face of birth in respect
of any employment or office
under the state.
Question 34 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
34. In order to teach about equity, which of the following would be the most suitable method ?
34. In order to teach about equity, which of the following would be the most suitable method ?
A | Highlight the constitutional
provisions to promote equity |
B | Give a lecture |
C | Give a project |
D | Assign field-work around the
ideas of poverty and capit-alism |
Question 35 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
35. In the Indian pluralistic society, textbooks of Social Science should—
35. In the Indian pluralistic society, textbooks of Social Science should—
A | include and represent all
religions and social groups |
B | reflect the majority opinion |
C | reflect the government’s
views |
D | avoid controversial issues |
Question 36 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
36. Which of the following teaching methods would be most effective in Social Science, that teachers must use ?
36. Which of the following teaching methods would be most effective in Social Science, that teachers must use ?
A | Assign home assignments |
B | Ensure that learners have
learnt the content by taking
repetitive tests |
C | Assign grades liberally |
D | Engage learners in critical
and thought provoking activities |
Question 37 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
37. Function of the executive in Indian democracy is to—
37. Function of the executive in Indian democracy is to—
A | elect the President |
B | enact laws |
C | implement laws made by the
Parliament |
D | elect the Prime Minister |
Question 37 Explanation:
The main function of
executive in Indian democracy is
to implement laws made by the
Parliament.
Question 38 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
38. The wheel diagram shows typical employment opportunities to labourers in rural areas. For how long are they unable to get regular job ?

38. The wheel diagram shows typical employment opportunities to labourers in rural areas. For how long are they unable to get regular job ?

A | Six months |
B | Three months |
C | Four months |
D | Five months |
Question 39 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
39. Which of the following would you recommend for peer learning in your classroom ?
39. Which of the following would you recommend for peer learning in your classroom ?
A | Visit to research laboratories |
B | Drama |
C | Computer-aided learning |
D | Participation in routine
activities only |
Question 40 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
40. In order to understand the role of various issues during an election, which of the following would you most likely ask your students ?
40. In order to understand the role of various issues during an election, which of the following would you most likely ask your students ?
A | Analyze and compare the
time devoted by National news
channels to different parties |
B | Analyze newspaper editorials
regarding arguments
against each other by political
parties |
C | Analyze each party’s priorities
and the types of policies it is
most likely to support |
D | Conduct survey in your
locality for the popularity of
political parties |
Question 41 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
41. “To understand the importance of knowledge and wisdom of peers”—is valued in which perspective ?
41. “To understand the importance of knowledge and wisdom of peers”—is valued in which perspective ?
A | Constructivist |
B | Cognitive |
C | Emotive |
D | Behaviourist |
Question 42 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
42. To show the change in rainfall in a particular region in a decade, which of the following would be a suitable teaching aid ?
42. To show the change in rainfall in a particular region in a decade, which of the following would be a suitable teaching aid ?
A | Venn diagram |
B | Flow chart |
C | Bar-diagram |
D | Frequency polygon |
Question 43 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
43. The process of deriving inferences from observable facts is called as—
43. The process of deriving inferences from observable facts is called as—
A | Brainstorming |
B | Analysis |
C | Exposition |
D | Deduction |
Question 44 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
44. Which of the following description of a learner’s behaviour could be used to assess attitudes and values in a Social Science classroom ?
44. Which of the following description of a learner’s behaviour could be used to assess attitudes and values in a Social Science classroom ?
A | Getting good grades in
academics |
B | Accepting all the ideas of the
teachers |
C | Insisting to work alone |
D | Feeling free to ask questions |
Question 45 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
45. During teacher-education, Microteaching refers to which of the following ?
45. During teacher-education, Microteaching refers to which of the following ?
A | Teaching a small chunk of
content at a time |
B | Teaching by observing the
teacher-educator minutely |
C | Teaching a miniature
classroom with peers roleplaying
as students |
D | Teaching students in small
groups |
Question 46 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
46. Diagnostic and remedial teaching in a Social Science classroom will involve—
46. Diagnostic and remedial teaching in a Social Science classroom will involve—
A | correcting the errors of
students instantly |
B | recognition of specific
difficulty of the student |
C | providing a lot of material to
read |
D | providing a lot of opportunity
for discussions |
Question 47 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
47. Studying the life-history of a village community to under-stand the education of the young ones is an example of which kind of data ?
47. Studying the life-history of a village community to under-stand the education of the young ones is an example of which kind of data ?
A | Primary data |
B | Secondary data |
C | Narrative data |
D | Clinical case-study data |
Question 48 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
48. Which of the following is an essential quality of creative thinking ?
48. Which of the following is an essential quality of creative thinking ?
A | Deductive |
B | Convergent |
C | Generative |
D | Reflective |
Question 48 Explanation:
Convergent means narrowing
possibilities until a solution is
found.
Question 49 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
49. A method used in a Social Science classroom in which learners are asked to evaluate one another’s likeability is called as—
49. A method used in a Social Science classroom in which learners are asked to evaluate one another’s likeability is called as—
A | Psychometric techniques |
B | Self-assessment |
C | Sociometric techniques |
D | Case study |
Question 50 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
50. In Social Science, the recent NCF position paper on examination reforms emphasizes—
50. In Social Science, the recent NCF position paper on examination reforms emphasizes—
A | flexible sitting arrangement
while testing |
B | open book exams |
C | continuous assessment |
D | test performance |
Question 51 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
51. Which of the following statements is correct about Social Science ?
51. Which of the following statements is correct about Social Science ?
A | Social Science lays the
foundation for an analytical and
creative mindset |
B | Social Science is not concerned
with diverse concerns of
society |
C | Social Science emphasizes
homogeneity and rituals |
D | Social Science is a subjectivist
discipline |
Question 52 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
52. Federalism refers to—
52. Federalism refers to—
A | Judiciary is the highest
authority in the country |
B | existence of more than one
level of government in the
country |
C | Federation of States to run
the country |
D | only the Central Government
has the right to make laws |
Question 52 Explanation:
The term ‘federalism’ is used
to describe a system of government
in which sovereignity is
constitutionally divided between
a central governing authority and
constituent political units (such
as state or provinces).
Question 53 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
53. According to the Constitution, how many organs of the State are there ?
53. According to the Constitution, how many organs of the State are there ?
A | Five |
B | Two |
C | Three |
D | Four |
Question 53 Explanation:
There are three primary
divisions of a state.
(i) The Executive (ii) The Legislative
(iii) The Judiciary.
Question 54 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
54. What is Zulu ?
54. What is Zulu ?
A | A traditional dance of South
Africa |
B | A tribe of South Africa |
C | A language of South Africa |
D | National animal of South
Africa |
Question 54 Explanation:
Zulu is a language of South
Africa.
Question 55 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
55. The apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come in—
55. The apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come in—
A | Kerala |
B | Goa |
C | Karnataka |
D | Tamil Nadu |
Question 55 Explanation:
According to a tradition, St.
Thomas was one of the twelve
apostles of Jesus Christ. He
belonged to Kerala.
Question 56 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
56. Which of the following is an aspect of progressive education in a Social Science classroom ?
56. Which of the following is an aspect of progressive education in a Social Science classroom ?
A | Respect for plurality and
multiplicity |
B | Segregation of learners |
C | Functional intelligence |
D | Emphasis on scoring in
examination |
Question 57 |
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questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
57. The Parliament in our system has immense power because—
57. The Parliament in our system has immense power because—
A | all powers are vested with
the Parliament |
B | it has the power to make
laws |
C | it has the power to overrule
judiciary |
D | it is the representative of
the people |
Question 58 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
58. Which of the following will promote a social learning of rules, regulations and values ?
58. Which of the following will promote a social learning of rules, regulations and values ?
A | Writing essays |
B | Project work |
C | Group discussions |
D | Book reading |
Question 59 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
59. The Mid-day Meal Programme is said to have many positive effects. Which one of the following is not one of them ?
59. The Mid-day Meal Programme is said to have many positive effects. Which one of the following is not one of them ?
A | Poor children are getting
high marks in examination |
B | Enrolment of poor children in
schools has increased |
C | Caste prejudices have been
reduced |
D | Poor students can now
concentrate on their studies as
they do not have empty stomachs |
Question 59 Explanation:
The ‘Mid-Day Meal’ Programme/
Scheme was launched
on August, 1995 to give a boost
universalization of primaryeducation by increasing enrolment
of poor children in school,
to reduce caste prejudices etc.,
however, more makes getting in
examination by poor children is
not one of objective.
Question 60 |
Directions—Answer the following
questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
60. The Rajya Sabha can have at most—
60. The Rajya Sabha can have at most—
A | 260 members |
B | 225 members |
C | 235 members |
D | 245 members |
Question 60 Explanation:
Article 80 of the Constitution
lays down the maximum strength
of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of
which 12 members are nominated
by the President and 238 are
representatives of the states and
of the Union Territories. The
present strength of Rajya Sabha,
however, is 245 out of which 233
are representatives of the states
and Union Territories of Delhi and
Puducherry and 12 are nominated
by the President.
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