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1.
Write down the occupations in the service sector.
2.
How are natural resources classified? Explain any three with examples.
3.
Differentiate universal and localized resources.
4.
Write any three causes for the rise of Magadha.
5.
Jainism and Buddhism flourished in Sangam period. Give any two evidences for each.
6.
What are the five important rules of conduct in Jainism?
7.
Difference between Gurukula system of education and Modern system of education.
8.
Write about the Vedic women in a pragraph.
9.
Mention any two literary sources of Mauryan period.
10.
List out the fundamental duties that you would like to fulfil.
11.
Name the city centred industries.
12.
What is called barter system?
13.
Sandhai – Define.
14.
Draw and define the Indian Rupee symbol.
15.
Define abiotic resources.
16.
Individual resources.
17.
Renewable resources.
18.
An Indian citizen has the right to vote at
14 years
18 years
16 years
21 years
19.
The Constituent Assembly accepted the Constitution of India in the year
1946
1950
1947
1949
20.
The colour of the Asoka chakra found in our National flag is __________
sky blue
navy blue
blue
green
21.
_____________ birthday is celebrated as the International Day of non violence?
Mahatma Gandhi
Subash Chandra Bose
Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Jawaharlal Nehru
22.
Chandra Gupta Maurya abdicated the thrown and went to Sravanbelgola along with Jaina Saint ___________
Badrabahu
Stulabahu
Parswanatha
Rushabhanatha
23.
Which of the following are the sources of Mauryan period?
Artha Sastra
Indica
Mudrarakshasa
All
24.
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
Rishabha
Parsava
Vardhamana
Buddha
25.
What is the name of the Buddhist scripture?
Angas
Tripitakas
Tirukkural
Naladiyar
26.
What was the ratio of land revenue collected during Vedic Age
1/3
1/6
1/8
1/9
27.
Aryans came from ______________.
China
North Asia
Central Asia
Europe
28.
Statement: Solar energy is the best substitute for thermal energy in tropical regions.
Inference 1: Coal and petroleum resources are receding.
Inference 2: Solar energy will never deplete.
Now choose the right answer.
a) Only conclusion 1 follows.
b) Only conclusion 2 follows.
c) Neither 1 nor 2 follows.
d) Both 1 and 2 follow
29.
Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order.
a. Nanda – Sishunaga – Haryanka – Maurya
b . Nanda – Sishunaga –Maurya – Haryanka
c. Haryanka - Sishunaga – Nanda - Maurya
d. Sishunaga – Maurya – Nanda – Haryanka
30.
Assertion: The vedic age is evidenced by good number of texts and adequate amount of material evidences.
Reason: Shrutis comprise the Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas and the Upanishads.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
31.
Find out the wrong pair:
a. Ahimsa - not to injure
b. Satya - to speak truth
c. Asteya - not to steal
d. Brahmacharya - married status
1.
The occupations in the service sector:
(i) Transport - roadways, railways, waterways, airways
(ii) Communication - Post, Telephone, Information Technology etc
(iii) Trade - Procurement of goods, selling.
(iv) Banking - Money transactions, banking services
2.
Classification of Natural Resources:
Natural resources can be classified into different groups depending on origin, development, renewability, distribution, ownership etc
ON THE BASIS OF ORIGIN:
On the basis of origin, resources can be classified into biotic and abiotic resources.
(i) All living resources are biotic resources, plants, animals and other micro organisms are biotic resources.
(ii) Abiotic resources are non-living things. Land, water, air and minerals are abiotic resources.
ON THE BASIS OF DEVELOPMENT:
Based on the level of development, resources can be divided into actual and potential resources.
(i) Actual resources are resources that are being used and the quantity available is ' known. (e.g.) Coal at Neyveli.
(ii) Potential resources are resources that are not being used in the present and its quantity and location are not known. The technology to extract such resources is also yet to be developed. (e.g.) Marine yeast found in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
ON THE BASIS OF EXllAUSTFFILLITY:
On the basis of renewability resources can be classified as renewable resources and nonrenewable resources.
(i) Resources once consumed can be renewed with the passage of time are called renewable resources. (e.g.) Air, Water, Sunlight. Misuse of such resources can also limit its available quantity. So, they have to be used wisely.
(ii) Natural resources which are limited can be called non-renewable resources. They become exhausted after use and the time they take to replace does not match the life cycle. (e.g.) Coal, petroleum, natural gas and other minerals.
3.
| S.No | Universal resources | Localised resources |
| 1. | When resources are present in specific regions they are called localized resources. |
Some resources are present everywhere such resources are called universal resources. |
| 2. | Eg: Minerals | Eg: Sunlight and air |
4.
The Causes for the Rise of Magadha
(i) Magadha was located onthe lower part of the Gangetic plain. The plain was fertile which ensured the rich agricultural yield. This provided regular and substantial income to the state.
(ii) The thick forests supplied timber for construction of buildings and elephants for army.
(iii) Abundance of natural resources especially iron enabled them to equip themselves with weapons made of iron.
(iv) Growing trade and commerce facilitated movement of people as well as settlement of people in centres of arts and crafts.
(v) The outcome was urbanization and emergence of Magadha as an empire.
5.
Influence of Jainism [Samanam] in Tamil Nadu:
(i) In ancient Tamil literature, Jainism is referred to as Samanam.
(ii) There is a Samanar Hill or Samanar Malai in Keelakuyilkudi village, 15 km away from Madurai. The images of Tirthankaras created by Jain monks are found in the hill. It is a protected monument of Archaelogical Survey of India.
(iii) In Arittapatti, a small village 25 km from Madurai, on one side of Kalinjamalai hill there are Jain caves called Pandvar Padukka Pandavar Padukkai is the bed of Jain saints. This is the influence of Buddhism in Tamil Nadu.
(iv) Manimegalai, one of the epics of the post Sangam age is a Buddhist literature.
(v) Kanchipuram was a famous Buddhist Centre from where Dinnaga, the famous Buddhist logic logician, and Dharmapala, a great scholar of Nalanda University hailed.
6.
Jain code of Conduct:
Mahavira asked his followers to live a virtuous life. In order to live a life filled will sound morals, he preached five major principles to follow.
They are:
(i) Ahimsa - not to injure any living beings.
(ii) Satya - to speak the truth.
(iii) Asteya - not to steal.
(iv) Aparigraha - not to own Property
(v) Brahmacharya - Celibacy.
7.
| S.No | Gurukula system of education | Modern system of education |
| 1 | The shishyas resided with their guru and served them and simultaneously learnt and gained knowledge | The students go to school and they learn and gain knowledge from the teacher. |
| 2 | The students received education through oral tradition meaning, rote learning and were required to memorise everything. |
Students learn from books and they also knowledge gain/through active based learning method from this system. |
| 3 | The main subject of this system included four Vedas and Astrology etc |
Science, Maths, Computer and language are the main subject to study in this system. |
| 4 | The students were also trained llead a disciplined life. |
The students are trained for job oriented skill. |
| 5 | No women could have formal education. | Modern education provides all of them. |
8.
Status of women in Rig Vedic Period:
(i) In Rig Vedic society, women relatively enjoyed some freedom.
(ii) The wife was respected as the mistress of the household.
(iii) She could perform rituals in her house.
(iv) Child marriage and sati were unknown.
(v) There was no bar on the remarriage of widows.
(vi) Nevertheless, the women were denied right.to inherit property from their parents.
(vii) They played no role in public affairs.
Later Vedic period:
(i) In the later Vedic period the role of women in society, as well as their status, even within the family, declined.
(ii) Women could no longer perform rituals in the family.
(iii) The rules of marriage became much more rigid.
(iv) Polygamy became common.
(v) Widow remarriage was not encouraged.
(vi) Education was denied to women.
(vii) lntercaste marriages were spurned.
9.
Arthasastra and Indica are the main literary sources for the study of Mauryan Period.
10.
(i) There are duties respecting the National flag and National Anthem.
(ii) Respect and protect the Constitution, follow our great leaders who fought for our freedom, to protect our country, readiness to serve our country if necessary, treating everyone as brothers irrespective of their castes, religions, languages, races etc., to conserve our ancient heritage, and conserve natural elements like forests, rivers and lakes and fauna to develop science, humanity and feelings of reformation to avoid non-violence and Protect government property, parents or guardians providing educational opportunities to children between 6-14 years etc., have been added as our duties
11.
(i) Automobile industry
(ii) Manufacturing industry
(iii) Iron and steel industry
(iv) Textile industry
(v) Banking, etc.
12.
(i) A system of exchanging goods for other goods, called barter system.
(ii) For example, exchange a bag of rice for enough clothes.
13.
(i) In villages, once in a week or month, all things are sold in a particular place at a specific time to meet the needs of the people.
(ii) That is called "Sandhai".
14.
(i) The symbol of rupees is Rs.
(ii) This was designed by D. Udhayakumar from Tamil Nadu in the year 2010.
15.
(i) Abiotic resources are non-living things.
(ii) Land, water, air and minerals are abiotic resources.
16.
Individual resources are resources privately owned by individuals. (e.g.) Apartments.
17.
Resources once consumed can be renewed with the passage of time are called renewable resources. (e.g) Air, Water, Sunlight.
18.
(b)
18 years
19.
(b)
1950
20.
(b)
navy blue
21.
(a)
Mahatma Gandhi
22.
(a)
Badrabahu
23.
(d)
All
24.
(a)
Rishabha
25.
(b)
Tripitakas
26.
(a)
1/3
27.
(c)
Central Asia
28.
d) Both 1 and 2 follow
29.
Haryanka - Sishunaga – Nanda - Maurya
30.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
31.
Brahmacharya - married status
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