History — Question Bank
One Mark
1. What is a primary source? 2. Who founded the Indian National Congress? 3. When was the Dandi March? 4. What is the Mansabdari system? 5. Who built Fatehpur Sikri? 6. Name the founder of the Brahmo Samaj. 7. What event caused Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement? 8. Who is called the Father of Indian Renaissance? 9. When did India gain independence? 10. What is Din-i-Ilahi?
Short Answer (3 Marks)
1. What are primary and secondary sources of history? Give examples. 2. Explain the significance of the 1857 revolt. 3. Describe Akbar's policy of religious tolerance. 4. Write a note on the Quit India Movement (1942). 5. What were the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy? 6. Write a brief note on Swami Vivekananda and the Ramakrishna Mission.
Long Answer (5 Marks)
1. Describe the types of sources of history. 2. Write about Gandhi's contribution to India's freedom struggle. 3. Give an account of the Mughal Empire under Akbar. 4. Describe the major social and religious reform movements of the 19th century.
Geography — Question Bank
One Mark
1. Name the layer where weather occurs. 2. What is the normal lapse rate? 3. Which monsoon gives more rain to Tamil Nadu? 4. Define humidity. 5. What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater? 6. Name one method of water conservation. 7. What is sustainable development? 8. Define renewable resources.
Short Answer (3 Marks)
1. Name and describe the layers of the atmosphere. 2. Explain the factors that affect the climate of a place. 3. Describe the Indian monsoon mechanism. 4. What is the water cycle? 5. How can we conserve water? List three methods. 6. Classify resources with examples.
Long Answer (5 Marks)
1. Describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere. 2. Explain the Indian monsoon and its importance. 3. Write about water resources and their conservation. 4. Describe types of resources and the importance of sustainable development.
Civics and Economics — Question Bank
One Mark
1. What are the keywords in the Indian Preamble? 2. Which article gives the Right to Constitutional Remedies? 3. What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha? 4. Who appoints the Governor of a state? 5. What does PDS stand for? 6. Define GDP. 7. What shape are mandatory road signs? 8. Name the emergency ambulance number.
Short Answer (3 Marks)
1. What is the significance of the Preamble? 2. Explain any three Fundamental Rights. 3. Distinguish between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 4. What are the functions of the Chief Minister? 5. What is food security and what are its three pillars? 6. Distinguish between organised and unorganised sectors.
Long Answer (5 Marks)
1. Describe the six Fundamental Rights. 2. Explain the structure and functions of Parliament. 3. Write about the Public Distribution System and health schemes. 4. Describe the three economic sectors with examples. 5. Explain the causes and prevention of road accidents.