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1.

America declared war against Japan in 1941 because ___(a) Japan attacked Pearl Harbour and destroyed the American naval base(b) Japan conquered the Maldives (c) Japan violated the treaty of Brest-Litovsk (d) Japan entered into the North Sea

Answer»

(a) Japan attacked Pearl Harbour and destroyed the American naval base

2.

The first atom bomb was dropped on the city of ____ during the aerial attack of America on Japan. (a) Nagasaki (b) Hiroshima (c) Pearl Harbour (d) Stalingrad

Answer»

Correct option: (b) Hiroshima

3.

Who led the 'Scholar Revolt' in Vietnam in 1858?

Answer»

The 'Scholar Revolt' in Vietnam in 1868 was led by officials at the imperial court.

4.

What is Site?

Answer»

Site: A place where a building, town, etc. was, is, or will be located

5.

Which types of transport are visible in the Palampur-Raiganj road?(A) Bullock carts and Tongas(B) Bogeys or wooden carts drawn by buffalos(C) Motor vehicles like motorcycles, jeeps, tractors and trucks(D) All of the above

Answer»

(D) All of the above

6.

People of which caste live in a corner of the village?(A) Higher Caste (B) Middle income Group (C) OBC’s (D) The SC’s (Dalits)

Answer»

The answer is  (D) The SC’(Dalits)

7.

The village Palampur has a population of about how many families?(A) 550 (B) 350 (C) 250 (D) 450

Answer»

The answer is  (D) 450

8.

Which of the following is not a factor of production?(A) Land (B) Labor (C) Capital (D) Trading

Answer»

The answer is  (D) Trading

9.

Who were called colons in Vietnam ?

Answer» French citizens living in Vietnam were known as Colons.
10.

Explain Situation.

Answer»

Situation: The situation describes the connections with other places

11.

First World War and TISCO.

Answer»
  • There is a very close relationship between First World War and Tata Iron and Steel Company.
  • During First World War England required good railway tracks in Europe and military logistics in the province of Iraq.
  • The company took great efforts and manufactured 1500 miles long tracks.
  • In 1919, after the end of the First World War, Viceroy Lord Chelmsford visited the TISCO factory. In his speech, he attributed their victory to the railway track supplied by India.
12.

Which treaty recognised Greece as an independent nation ?

Answer» The Constantinople Treaty. It is also known as the Treaty of Constantinople.
13.

Name the Treaty of 1832 that recognised Greece as an independent nation.

Answer» The Greek war of Independence
14.

Write short notes:Fascism

Answer»
  • Fascism is derived from the Latin word ‘Fasces’ which suggests ‘strength through unity.
  • An Italian leader and former Prime Minister of Italy Benito Mussolini built this movement.
  • The major characteristics of Fascism are as follows:
  • Opposition to democratic institutions-It is a political ideology that does not believe in democracy, liberalism, individual freedom, and equality.
  • In Fascism, the greater focus is on the action, absolute political authority, centralization of political power, justification of war, and violence.
  • Aggressive nationalism, Militarism, and Anti-Communism.
15.

Define Urban.

Answer»

Urban: Of relating to, or located In a city (or) characteristic of the city or city life

16.

Human capital includes-(A) The working population of the country(B) All those places where humans live(C) All that capital which is produced by humans(D) All that capital which is used in production by only humans

Answer»

The answer is (A) The working population of the country

17.

Explain Rural.

Answer»

Rural: A rural area is a geographical area with a low population density that is located outside cities and towns

18.

What is Hierarchy?

Answer»

Hierarchy: A body of persons having authority

19.

Define Agglomeration.

Answer»

Agglomeration: The act of process of gathering into a mass/A confused or jumbled mass.

20.

Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw.

Answer»
  • During World War II Sam Manekshaw was sent under the 17th Infantry Division to prevent Japanese attacks in Burma.
  • He was appointed as the acting Commander. The army attacked the Sittang Bridge under his leadership. The enemy attacked him.
  • He was hit by nine bullets fired from the Japanese machine guns. Maj. Gen. David Cowan, a senior commanding officer witnessed Manekshaw’s unmatched valour and pinned his own Military Cross ribbon on Manekshaw.
  • A Military Cross could be awarded only to a soldier who is alive. He was appointed as the first Field Marshall of independent India.
21.

_____ was appointed as the first Field Marshall of independent India. (a) Sam Manekshaw (b) Lord Mountbatten (c) Pandit Nehru (d) Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis

Answer»

Correct option: (a) Sam Manekshaw

22.

सामूहिक बुद्धि-परीक्षा का आरम्भ सर्वप्रथम किस देश में हुआ ?(क) भारत में(ख) अमेरिका में(ग) जर्मनी में(घ) ब्रिटेन में

Answer»

सही विकल्प है  (ख) अमेरिका में

23.

“बुद्धि कार्य करने की एक विधि है” यह किसकी परिभाषा है ? (क) वुडवर्थ(ख) टरमन(ग) थॉर्नडाइक(घ) बिने

Answer»

सही विकल्प है (क) वुडवर्थ

24.

किस मनोवैज्ञानिक ने बुद्धि को सात प्रमुख योग्यताओं का समूह बताया है ?(क) स्पीयरमैन ने(ख) थर्स्टन ने(ग) थॉर्नडाइक ने(घ) टरमन ने

Answer»

सही विकल्प है  (ख) थर्स्टन ने

25.

Explain four features of the education being given in the Tonkin Free School which was started to provide the Western style of education in Vietnam.

Answer»

The Tonkin Free School was started in 1907 to provide western style education in Vietnam.

(i) The education included classes in science, hygiene and French.

(ii) The school wanted to introduce modernism. According to the school, to be modern the Vietnamese had to look modern.

(iii) The school encouraged the adoption of western styles such as having a short hair cut.

(iv) These schools also encouraged the students to wear Western clothes and play Western games like, tennis.
For the traditional Vietnamese, ‘having short haircut’ was a major cultural setback as they traditionally kept long hair. Thus, the establishment of new schools gave a major setback to the Vietnamese traditional culture.

26.

When do you play?

Answer»

I play in the evening.

27.

When do your examinations usually begin?

Answer»

Our examinations usually begin in March every year.

28.

Where do you keep your hooks?

Answer»

I keep my books on the table

29.

When do you reach home after school?

Answer»

I reach home at 4 P.M.

30.

Where do you sit and watch T.V. at home?

Answer»

We watch T.V. in our living room at home.

31.

When do you get up?

Answer»

I get up at 5 a.m.

32.

When does your school begin?

Answer»

Our school begins at 9 a.m.

33.

Where do you park your cycle?

Answer»

I park in the cycle shed.

34.

What kind of relation did Sam Manekshaw have with his fellow soldiers?

Answer»

Sam Manekshaw was very cordial with his fellow soldiers. He was so warm and kind-hearted that the warriors in Gurkha Regiment, would compose and sing songs in praise of his humaneness. His superiors too had an appreciation for his service and sense of duty devotion and commitment.

35.

When do you help your sister/brother in doing homework?

Answer»

I help my sister in the evening.

36.

When were you born?

Answer»

I was born on 05 May 1993.

37.

What made General Cowan honour Sam Manekshaw on the battlefield.

Answer»

During the II World War, Sam Manekshaw was defending Burmu against the Japnese attack. As he moved forward with his men against the Japnese army, he was shot at by a Japnese soldeir which seriously wounded him. Major General, David Cowan thought that Manekshaw would lose his life, and he immediately planned his own military cross ribbers on Manekshwa saying, “A dead man cannot be awarded a Military Cross”.

38.

How do you think one can exhibit one’s dedication to work?

Answer»

With full of heart and ready to die for that job.

39.

Did his fellow soldiers like him? Why?

Answer»

Yes, his follow soldiers liked him. Manekshaw took active part in challenging battles and shouldered responsible assignments. He was a successful soldier. He was very cordial with his fellow soldiers.

40.

Name the college from where Sam Manekshaw passed out.

Answer»

Sherwood College in Nainital.

41.

An organisation known as _____ was established after World War I to maintain peace in the world.(a) World Health Organisation (b) League of Nations (c) United Nation Organisation (d) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Answer»

Correct option: (b) League of Nations

42.

Mention three features of the Resistance Movement against the French domination in Vietnamese schools.

Answer»

(i) Teachers and students did not blindly follow a curriculum.
(ii) A major protest erupted in the Saigon NaLive Girls School in1926.
(iii) Students formed political parties.
(iv) They published nationalists journals.
(v) Schools became an important place for political and cultural battles.

43.

“बुद्धि पहचानने तथा सीखने की शक्ति है।” यह किसका कथन है ?(क) स्टर्न का(ख) बिनेट का(ग) माल्टने का(घ) टरमन का

Answer»

सही विकल्प है  (ग) माल्टन का

44.

बुद्धि की प्रमुख विशेषता(क) बुद्ध जन्मजात होती है(ख) बुद्धि अर्जित होती है(ग) बुद्धि सामाजिक होती है(घ) बुद्धि व्यक्तिगत होती है

Answer»

सही विकल्प है  (क) बुद्धि जन्मजात होती है

45.

Where was Sam Manekshaw born?

Answer»

Sam Manekshaw was born in Amritsar.

46.

When was Sam Manekshaw born?

Answer»

3 April 1914.

47.

आकृति-फलक परीक्षण को स्पष्ट कीजिए।

Answer»

आकृति-फलक परीक्षण एक अशाब्दिक बुद्धि :
परीक्षण है। इस परीक्षण को सामान्य रूप से मन्द बुद्धि बालकों के बुद्धि-परीक्षण के लिए अपनाया जाता है। ऐसा ही एक परीक्षण सेग्युइन ने तैयार किया था। इस परीक्षण में लकड़ी का एक पटल होता है, जिसमें कि विभिन्न आकार के दस टुकड़े काटकर अलग कर दिये जाते हैं। परीक्षार्थी के सम्मुख छिद्रमुक्त पटल तथा ये दस टुकड़े रख दिये जाते हैं। अब परीक्षार्थी से इन टुकड़ों को बोर्ड में कटे हुए उपयुक्त स्थानों में फिट करने के लिए कहा जाता है। इस प्रकार के तीन प्रशास किये जाते हैं। जिस प्रयास में परीक्षार्थी को सबसे कम समय लगता है, उसी को आंधार मानकर फलॉक प्रदान कर बुद्धि का निर्धारण किया जाता है।

48.

बुद्धि के मुख्य प्रकार कौन-कौन-से हैं ? या : थॉर्नडाइक ने बुद्धि के तीन भाग किये हैं, वे कौन-से हैं?

Answer»

गैरेट तथा थॉर्नडाइक ने बुद्धि के तीन प्रकार निर्धारित किये हैं

⦁    मूर्त बुद्धि
⦁    अमूर्त बुद्धि तथा
⦁    सामाजिक बुद्धि

49.

Why did the people of Vietnam protest against the spread of Christianity?

Answer» (i) Vietnamese religious beliefs were based on superstitions whereas Christianity had a relatively more modern outlook.

(ii) The Vietnamese had a strong belief in Buddhism and Confucianism.

(iii) They began to look down on Christianity as a danger to their religion.
50.

अशाब्दिक समूह बुद्धि परीक्षण उपयोगी होते हैं(क) अनपढ़ व्यक्तियों के लिए(ख) बच्चों के परीक्षण के लिए(ग) मानसिक रूप से पिछड़े बच्चों के लिए(घ) इन सभी के लिए

Answer»

सही विकल्प है (घ) इन सभी के लिए