Exercise Solutions Available
Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
Instructions
- Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 50
- Attempt all questions.
Section A — One Mark (10 × 1 = 10)
1. What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater? 2. Define sustainable development in one sentence. 3. Name two keywords from the Indian Preamble. 4. Which article gives the Right to Constitutional Remedies? 5. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha? 6. Who appoints the Governor of a state? 7. Does Tamil Nadu have a Vidhan Parishad? 8. Define renewable resources. 9. Name any one method of water conservation. 10. What is the term of a member of Lok Sabha?
Section B — Short Answer (5 × 4 = 20)
Answer any 5:
11. Describe the water cycle in four stages. 12. Classify resources with examples. 13. Explain any three Fundamental Rights. 14. Distinguish between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 15. What are the functions of the Governor? 16. What is sustainable development? Why is it important?
Section C — Long Answer (2 × 10 = 20)
Answer any 2:
17. Explain the distribution of water on Earth and the importance of water conservation. 18. Describe the six Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. 19. Compare the structures and functions of the Central and State governments in India.
Self-Check After Finishing
- Water percentages (97.5% salt, 2.5% fresh) mentioned correctly
- Fundamental Rights include article numbers
- Lok Sabha vs Rajya Sabha comparison has at least 4 differences
- Governor vs CM functions are not mixed up