Archaeologists discovered houses built by the people in Burzahom were generally made of :

1

(a)

marble

(b)

glass

(c)

in the ground in pits

(d)

hay

Where did the word Jaina come from?

1

(a)

Tina

(b)

Jina

(c)

Vika

(d)

Dika

Technique of making silk was first invented in

1

(a)

China

(b)

South India

(c)

Sri Lanka

(d)

None of these

Celestial bodies include

1

(a)

Sun

(b)

Moon

(c)

both (a) and (b)

(d)

None of these

Which of the following continents lies completely in the Northern hemisphere?

1

(a)

Australia

(b)

Europe

(c)

South America

(d)

Africa

Mangrove forests can thrive in

1

(a)

saline water

(b)

fresh water

(c)

polluted water

The number of major religions in the world is :

1

(a)

Seven

(b)

Eight

(c)

Nine

(d)

Ten

Which of the following races is/are not allowed to mingle with each other?

1

(a)

Black

(b)

Indian

(c)

Coloured

(d)

All of these

Who is the owner of Grassland?

1

(a)

Raghu

(b)

Mohan

(c)

Madhya Pradesh Government

(d)

Ratan Lal

Where does Nirmala work?

1

(a)

In an export garment unit

(b)

In a ticket booking centre

(c)

In Sudha's office

(d)

In a market street

____________a mathematician and astronomer, wrote a book in Sanskrit known as the Aryabhatiyam

1

(a)

Aryabhata,

What is an Orbital Plane?

1

(a)

The plane formed by an orbit is known as Orbital Plane.

________________ occur in the areas which receive heavy rainfall.

1

(a)

Tropical rain forests

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was one of the ______________of India.

1

(a)

greatest leaders

______________ processions, and ______________ can sometimes lead to conflicts.

1

(a)

Religious, celebrations

The movements of people restrict the enrichment of our cultural traditions.

1

(a) True

(b) False

The rulers of 'Mahajanapadas' depended on occasional gifts brought by people

1

(a) True

(b) False

Military leaders were paid huge salaries.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Plateaus are vast stretches of flat land

1

(a) True

(b) False

The commissioner and the administrative staff implement the decisions taken by the Councillor's Committees and the Councillors.

1

(a) False

(b) True

What is cist?

1

(a)

A type of megalith is known as a cist. Some cists have port-holes which could be used as an entrance.

Which is the smallest and largest planet in the solar system?

1

(a)

Mercury is the smallest and Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

What are the types of mountains?

1

(a)

There are three types of mountains. They are: Fold mountains, Block mountains and the Volcanic mountains.

Who was the Chairman of the Constitutional Drafting Committee?

1

(a)

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Constitutional Drafting Committee.

Define street vendors

1

(a)

Street vendor is a retail salesperson without an established place of business. Vendors sell things that are regularly prepared at home by their families. For example, those who sell food or snacks on the streets, prepare most of these at home.

Describe at least two ways in which you think the lives of kings would have been different from those farmers.

3

(a)

You live in Inamgaon 3000 years ago and the chief has died the previous night. Today your parents are preparing for the burial. Describe the scene including how food is being prepared for the funeral. What do you think would be offered?

3

(a)

What are the stars and why can't all celestial bodies called stars?

3

(a)

What are the main constituents of the atmosphere? How are they essential for life?

3

(a)

What do you mean by inequality? Give an example of it.

3

(a)

1. How did people react when the government increase the money for electricity?

   5

   (a)

2. Describe the composition and function of each Varna in the Varna system.

   5

   (a)

1. How is the continent of North America different from that of South America?

   5

   (a)

2. Discuss the different types of seasons found in India.

   5

   (a)

1. What is the structure of the judiciary in India?

   5

   (a)

2. Discuss the lives of hawkers in the city.

   5

   (a)

What symbolises the end of the civilisation?

5

(a)

Find the state in which you live in the political map on page 136. Were there any janapada in your state? If yes, name them.
If not, name the janapadas that would have been the closest to your state, and mention whether they
were to the East, West, North or South.

5

(a)