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Part A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Q1. Who were the Maasai in East Africa?A) Farmers practicing irrigationB) Pastoralists dependent on cattleC) Industrial workers in townsD) Fishermen along the coastAnswer: B) Pastoralists dependent on cattle Q2. Transhumance refers to:A) Moving livestock seasonally between pasturesB) Planting crops after clearing forestsC) Permanent migration of tribesD) Industrial labor
Part A – Multiple Choice Questions Q1. The British introduced which forest policy to control forests in India?a) Indian Forest Actb) Bengal Forest Actc) Madras Forest Actd) Punjab Forest ActAnswer: a) Indian Forest Act Q2. What was the main aim of the British forest policies?a) Protect wildlifeb) Generate revenue and timber for railwaysc) Encourage tribal
Part A – Multiple Choice Questions Q1. When did Adolf Hitler become the Chancellor of Germany?a) 1923b) 1933c) 1939d) 1945Answer: b) 1933 Q2. Which treaty is often called the “harsh peace” that humiliated Germany after World War I?a) Treaty of Brest-Litovskb) Treaty of Versaillesc) Treaty of Parisd) Treaty of LondonAnswer: b) Treaty of Versailles Q3.
Part A – Multiple Choice Questions (20) Q1. Who was the founder of the Russian Social Democratic Workers’ Party?(a) Karl Marx(b) Lenin(c) George Plekhanov(d) TrotskyAnswer: (c) George Plekhanov Q2. Who wrote The Communist Manifesto?(a) Lenin(b) Marx & Engels(c) Stalin(d) KerenskyAnswer: (b) Marx & Engels Q3. The Russian Revolution took place in:(a) 1905(b) 1914(c) 1917(d) 1920Answer:
Part A – MCQs (20 Questions) Q1. When did the French Revolution begin?a) 1789b) 1776c) 1799d) 1804Answer: a) 1789 Q2. Who formed the First Estate in France?a) Clergyb) Nobilityc) Peasantsd) Middle ClassAnswer: a) Clergy Q3. The Bastille was a symbol of –a) Libertyb) Royal Despotismc) Democracyd) EqualityAnswer: b) Royal Despotism Q4. Louis XVI was executed
Case Study 1 Food security means ensuring availability, accessibility, and affordability of food for all people at all times. In India, food security is necessary because a large section of the population is poor and cannot afford nutritious food. The buffer stock and Public Distribution System (PDS) play a key role in maintaining food security.
Case Study 1 Poverty is one of the biggest challenges in India. A large section of the population does not get even the minimum requirements of food, clothing, and shelter. They also lack access to education, healthcare, and sanitation. Poverty affects not just material well-being but also the overall quality of life, making it difficult
Case Study 1 Human beings, when educated and healthy, become assets for the country rather than liabilities. Investment in education, training, and healthcare improves productivity and skills. This process of treating humans as assets is called human resource development. An uneducated and unhealthy population, on the other hand, is a liability. Questions: Answers: Case Study
Case Study 1 Palampur is a well-connected village in western Uttar Pradesh. The village has about 450 families belonging to different castes. Most of the houses are made of brick and have electricity. The main occupation of people is farming, while some are also involved in dairy, small-scale manufacturing, transport, and shopkeeping. Farming is the
Case Study 1 The Right to Equality is a fundamental right in India. It guarantees equality before the law, prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, gender, or place of birth, and provides equal opportunities in employment. This ensures that every citizen is treated fairly. Questions & Answers: Case Study 2 The Right to
Case Study 1 In India, the President is the head of the state, while the Prime Minister is the head of the government. The President is the nominal executive, whereas the real powers are exercised by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. This system ensures a balance between ceremonial dignity and actual governance.
Case Study 1 Democratic elections allow citizens to choose their representatives. In India, regular elections are held at national, state, and local levels. The principle of universal adult franchise gives every citizen above 18 years the right to vote, making the process inclusive and participatory. Questions & Answers: Case Study 2 India conducts Lok Sabha
Case Study 1 South Africa experienced a long struggle against the system of apartheid. Under apartheid, the majority of Black people were denied basic rights such as voting, freedom of movement, and equality before the law. They had to carry passes, could not live in white areas, and were forced into separate schools and hospitals.
Case Study 1 Democracy is a system of government where rulers are elected by the people. The final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people. In contrast, in a monarchy, power is inherited, and in a dictatorship, rulers are not answerable to citizens. Democracy ensures accountability, which is missing in non-democratic forms
The Tale of Melon City – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
Birth – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
The Ghat of the Only World – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
Mother’s Day – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
Albert Einstein at School – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
Ranga’s Marriage – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
The Address – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
Silk Road – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
The Adventure – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
Father to Son – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
Childhood – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words each) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words each)
The Laburnum Top – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
The Voice of the Rain – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
: Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Short Answer Questions (30–50 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together – Questions & Answers Very Short Answer Questions Short Answer Questions (30–40 words) Long Answer Questions (120–150 words)
Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 lines each) Q1. Who is the author of The Portrait of a Lady?Ans. Khushwant Singh. Q2. What did the grandmother always carry in her hand?Ans. A rosary of beads. Q3. What did the grandmother do while spinning the wheel?Ans. She continuously recited prayers. Q4. Which subjects displeased the grandmother in
1. Census and Sample Inquiry 2. Census Method (Method of Complete Enumeration) (a) Meaning In the census method, information is collected from every unit of the population without leaving anyone. (b) Suitability (5 points, one line each) (c) Advantages (Merits) (d) Disadvantages (Demerits) 3. Sample Method (a) Meaning In the sample method, information is collected
1. Sources of Collection of Data 2. Nature of Data 3. Difference Between Primary and Secondary Data Basis Primary Data Secondary Data Originality Original, collected first-hand. Already collected by others. Objective Specific to current research purpose. Collected earlier for different purposes. Cost Expensive and time-consuming. Cheaper and saves time. 4. Statistical Methods / Modes of
1. Important Terms 2. Three Major Components of Economics 3. Statistics (a) Definition Statistics is a branch of economics that deals with the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data to understand and solve economic problems. (b) Features / Characteristics of Statistics in the Plural Sense (as Numerical Data) (c) Stages of a Statistical
The Tale of Melon City – by Vikram Seth About the Author Introduction Themes Detailed Summary / Notes 1. The King’s Philosophy 2. The Arch Construction 3. The Blame Game 4. The Architect’s Defence 5. King’s Execution 6. Choosing the New Ruler 7. A Melon Becomes the Ruler Satire and Irony Character Sketch The King
Birth – Notes About the Author Introduction Themes Detailed Summary / Notes 1. Andrew’s Background 2. The Call 3. The Situation at the Morgans’ Home 4. The Delivery 5. Saving the Mother 6. Rescuing the Baby 7. Outcome Character Sketch Dr Andrew Manson Susan Morgan Joe Morgan Title Significance Key Points for Exams
The Ghat of the Only World – Notes About the Author Introduction to the Chapter Themes Detailed Summary / Notes 1. The Promise 2. About Agha Shahid Ali 3. Personality and Interests 4. His Illness 5. Love for Kashmir 6. Friendship with Ghosh 7. Facing Death 8. The Last Days Character Sketch of Agha Shahid
Albert Einstein at School – by Patrick Pringle About the Author Summary of the Story Themes Character Sketches Albert Einstein Yuri Doctor Teachers Symbolism Style of Writing Value Points for Exams
