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Fill in the Blanks 1. ........ was the founder of Vikramashila University. 2. Arabs conquered Sind in ..........3. The city of Ajmeer was founded by ...........4. The Khandarya temple is in ...... |
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Answer» 1. Dharmapala 2. AD (CE) 712 3. Simharaji 4. Madhya Pradesh |
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True or False :1. Rajputra is a Latin word.2. King Gopala was elected by the people.3. The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to Lord Shiva.4. Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood.5. Indians learnt the numerals 0 – 9 from Arabs. |
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Answer» 1. False) Correct statement: Rajputra is a Sanskrit word. 2. True 3. (False) Correct statement: The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras. 4. True 5. (False) Correct statement: Arabians learnt the numerals 0-9 from Indians. |
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| 6303. |
Match the followingABa. khajurahoi. Mount Abub. sun Templeii. Bundlekhandc. Dilwara Templeiii. Konark |
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Answer» 1. ii 2. iii 3. i |
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There are sixteen Hindu and Jain temples at which is 32 miles away from Jodhpur.(a) Osian (b) Jaipur (c) Udaipur (d) Gwalior |
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Answer» There are sixteen Hindu and Jain temples at osian is 32 miles away from Jodhpur. |
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| 6305. |
was also a great patron of Buddhism.(a) Gopala (b) Mahipala (c) Devapala (d) Harsha |
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Answer» Devapala was also a great patron of Buddhism |
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Consider the following statements and find out which is/are correct.1. Raksha Bandan tradition is attributed to Rajputs. 2. Tagore started a mass Raksha Bandan festival during Partition of Bengal3. Raksha Bandan was to counter the British attempt to create a divide between Hindus and Muslims.(a) 1 is correct (b) 2 is correct (c) 3 is correct (d) All the above are correct |
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Answer» (d) All the above are correct |
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| 6307. |
Who annexed the Punjab in the British Empire?(a) Dalhousie(b) Clive(c) Warren Hastings(d) John Lawrence |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Dalhousie |
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| 6308. |
What is the significance of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan festival? |
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Answer» This festival celebrates brotherhood whereby a woman ties a rakhi around the wrists of men whom they treat as brothers with a belief that they would protect them. Rabindranath Tagore started the mass Raksha Bandhan festival to encourage brotherhood and harmony between Hindus and Muslims during partition of Bengal. |
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| 6309. |
Who was the Buddhist monk who reformed Tibetan Buddhism? |
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Answer» Atisha was the Buddhist monk who reformed Tibetan Buddhism. |
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Name the famous universities of the Palas period. |
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Answer» Famous universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. |
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Write a short note on Khajuraho temples. |
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Answer» he Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has 30 temples. The shikharas of the Khajuraho temples are most elegant. The exterior and interior parts of the temples are adorned with very fine sculptures. These temples are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras and Hindu deities like Shiva and Vishnu. |
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Name some important Rajput buildings. |
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Answer» Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranathambhor and Kumbahlgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh). |
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Find outFought in the yearFrist battle of TarainSecond battle of TarainCauses for the battleWho defeated whom ?What was the result ? |
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When did the British annex Punjab? |
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Answer» The British annexed Punjab in 1849. |
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Name the ruler of Sind who was defeated by Qasim. |
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Answer» Qasim defeated Dahir, the ruler of sind and killed him in the battle. |
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was prominent and had become the rallying point for all Rajput clans.(a) Kanauj (b) Ajmer (c) Chittor (d) Sind |
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Answer» Chittor was prominent and had become the rallying point for all Rajput clans. |
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Statement : After the victory in the second battle of Tarain Muhammad Ghori returned to Ghazni. Reason : He had a weak army.(a) Statement and Reason are wrong.(b) Statement is correct and Reason is wrong.(c) Reason is correct, Statement is wrong.(d) Statement and Reason are correct. |
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Answer» (b) Statement is correct and Reason is wrong. |
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Ghazni was a small principality in (a) Mangolia (b) Turkey (c) Persia (d) Afghanistan |
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Answer» (d) Afghanistan |
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Difference between Mahmud Ghazni’s invasion and Muhammad Ghor’s invasion. |
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Answer» Mahmud Ghazni invasion 1. Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India. He initially raided the shahi kingdom. After his victory over Shahi and Waihind, he extended his rule over punjab. 2. But his subsequent raids were aimed at plundering the rich temples and cities of North India. Some of the cites were Nagarkot, Thaneshwar, Mathura and Anhilwad. He plundered the famous temple of Somnath, breaking the idol. Muhammad Ghor’s invasion 1. Muhammad of Ghor who was initially a vassal of Ghazni took over its control after the death of Mahmud Ghazni. Unlike Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire in India and captured Multan and Punjab. |
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Word Splash (Students discuss what they know about the words given here. They use the words from what they have learnt in a narrative form) (Harsha, Rajput, Kanauj, Vikramashila, Prithiviraj, Caliph) |
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Answer» 1. Harsha: A famous king of the Rajput clans. 2. Rajputs: Rajputra Means scion of the royal blood. They are known for their valour and chivalry. They ruled northern and central India. 3. Kanauj: A very fertile region, there was a prolonged tripartite struggle between Pratiharas of Malwa, Rashtrakutas of Deccan and the Palas of Bengal. 4. Vikramashila: Dharmapala, the pala king founded Vikramashik Monastery, which became a great centre of Buddhist learning. 5. Prithiviraj: Prithiviraj Chauhan, the last of Chauhan king, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers. 6. Caliph: Caliph means a representative of prophet Muhammad. |
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The following person have power to punish the accused. A) Police B) Justice C) Legislative Assembly D) Vidhana Parishad |
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Answer» Answer is (B) Justice |
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| 6322. |
What did the author of ‘Secret of Happiness’ find when he flung the door open ? |
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Answer» He found only a little chipmunk there. It ran off into the darkness as the author flung the door open. |
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Who is the author of the essay, ‘Secret of Happinessf ? |
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Answer» Norman Vincent Peale. |
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FIR means A) First Information Report B) First Interest Report C) First Intellectual Report D) First Information Relevant |
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Answer» A) First Information Report |
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On the river map of India mark the territories ruled by Pratiharas, Chauhans, Palas and Paramaras1. Who was the Shahi ruler of Punjab defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni ?2. Rajput style of Painting is called ......3. How many Rajput clans were there?4. Who established the first Islamic empire in India ?5. Where is Mecca ? |
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Answer» 1. Jayapala 2. Rajasthani 3. Thirty-six 4. Muhammad Ghori 5. Qutb-ud-din Aibak 6. Arabia |
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The author found an elephant when he flung open the door. (True/False) |
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Answer» Correct answer is False |
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We should have faith that is always with us.(i) God(ii) somebody(iii) everyman(iv) nobody. |
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Answer» Correct option is (i) God |
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Along with the certificate, Kranthi proceeded to the police station to file a report. A) Doctor B) Police C) Samba D) Ravi |
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Answer» Answer is (A) Doctor |
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FIR is written by ……… in Police station. A) S.I. B) Writer C) C.I. D) Homeguard |
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Answer» Answer is (B) Writer |
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What is the basic purpose of celebrating different days in Miss Beam’s school ? |
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Answer» Miss Beam wanted to inculcate thoughtfulness and kindness to others to be responsible citizens into the minds of her students. She firmly believed that it could happen only if students themselves undergo the pain or difficulty that blind, deaf, dumb or other disabled people feel. That was the purpose of celebrating different days in her school. |
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The real aim of Miss Beam’s school is not to teach ………..A. thoughtsB. thoughtfulnessC. kindness to othersD. to become responsible citizens |
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Answer» Correct option is A. thoughts |
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Certain special days are celebrated in Miss Beam’s school to…A. teach the subjects differently.B. make the children appreciate and understand misfortune.C. train them how to be blind, lame or dumb.D. All of these three. |
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Answer» B. make the children appreciate and understand misfortune. |
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The Police department works under this control. A) Finance B) Defence C) Home D) Agriculture |
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Answer» Answer is (C) Home |
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To whom we have to complaint in police station? A) Police B) Head Constable C) Station House Officer D) Sarpanch |
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Answer» (C) Station House Officer |
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The police record the statements of A) Lawyer B) Petitioner C) Accused D) Witnesses |
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Answer» (D) Witnesses |
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Read the following passages and answer the questions given below them:“This is a very important part of our system. To make our children appreciate and understand misfortune, we make them share in misfortune, too. Each term, every child has on e blind day, one lame day, one’ deaf day, one injured day and one dumb day. During the blind day their eyes are bandaged absolutely and they are on their honour not to peep. The bandage is put on overnight so they wake blind. This means that they need help with everything. Other children are given the duty of helping them and leading them about. They all learn so much this way-both the blind and the helpers.“There is no misery about it,” Miss Beam continued. ‘Everyone is very kind and it is really something of a game. Before the day is over, though, even the most thoughtless child realises what misfortune is.1. What do, students of Miss Beam’s school do in order to understand misfortune ?2. What days do each child have every term ?3. What does the child have to do on the blind day?4. Why does the child have to wear the bandage overnight?5. How do the other children learn from this exercise?6. What according to Miss Beam is the outcome of the game by the end of s the day? |
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Answer» 1. In order to understand misfortune, the children of Miss Beam’s school are made to share in the misfortune. 2. Every term, each child has one blind day, one lame day, one deaf day, one injured day and one dumb day. 3. On the blind day, the child’s eyes are bandaged completely and he/she is on his/her honour not to peep 4. The child wears the bandage overnight so that he /she wakes up blind. 5. The other children are given the duty of helping and leading the child who has turned blind for the day. |
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The law of abolishing the Zamindari system was passed in A) 1940 B) 1950 C) 1960 D) 1970 |
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Answer» Answer is (B) 1950 |
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The main function of Police A) Listens to the witnesses B) Record the witnesses C) Takes photos of burned houses D) All the above |
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Answer» (D) All the above |
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‘He is like an umpire in a game and conducts the trial impartially and in an open court.’ He is A) Public Prosecutor B) Advocate C) Judge D) Law Minister |
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Answer» Answer is (C) Judge |
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The main topic in the Constitution A) Executive B) Law framers C) Differentiating executive, judiciary and legislative powers D) Controlling police |
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Answer» (C) Differentiating executive, judiciary and legislative powers |
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Who is our high court chief Justice ? A) Ramesh Ranganathan B) Gopal Ballav C) Altamas Kabir D) K.G. Balakrishnan |
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Answer» (A) Ramesh Ranganathan |
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Court provides relief to the offended like a house may be vacated by the tenant or dues get paid. This is related to A) Civil Law B) Criminal Law C) Moral Law D) Nature’s Law |
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Answer» (A) Civil Law |
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The inside of Della’s home showed ……(a) their poverty(b) their good taste(c) cracks in walls(d) a lot of furniture. |
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Answer» (a) their poverty |
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Describe in your own words the incident of Della’s selling her hair. |
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Answer» Della wanted to buy a nice Christmas present for Jim, but she had not the money for it. She thought of selling her beautiful brown hair. She went to a shop that dealt in hair goods. There she sold her hair for twenty dollars. She at once took the money and ran to the market to buy a present for Jim. |
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What was Jim’s reaction on seeing Della’s hair gone ? |
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Answer» There was a strange expression in Jim’s eyes. It was not anger or surprise. It was not disapproval also. He simply stared at her fixedly. |
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Describe the poverty of Della’s house. |
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Answer» Signs of poverty were everywhere in the house. She had only a little couch. It was also very very dirty. |
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Della was crying because ……(a) she had lost her purse(b) she did not love Jim(c) she had no money for a gift(d) she had a terrible headache. |
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Answer» (c) she had no money for a gift |
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The landlords escaped from the Land Ceiling Act by doing the following. A) Transferred their lands in the names of their close relatives, friends and even farm servants. B) Fictitious divorces were taken in law courts to show husband and wife as separate families. C) Both A & B D) None |
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Answer» (C) Both A & B |
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The main function of Judge A) Delivers judgment B) Orders to conduct medical tests to the women C) Conducts judicial inquiry, meets the accused D) All the above |
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Answer» (D) All the above |
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The law to abolish the zamindari system was passed in ……… by all state governments. A) 1960 B) 1950 C) 1940 D) 1980 |
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Answer» The law to abolish the zamindari system was passed in 1950 by all state governments. |
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