Question,Response,Topic
"""सही या ग़लत बताइए: हिमालय को कविता में आकाश छूता हुआ बताया गया है।""","""सही""",
"""सही या ग़लत बताइए: कविता में कोयल रेगिस्तान में गाती हुई बताई गई है।""","""ग़लत""",
"""सही या ग़लत बताइए: श्रीकृष्ण ने गीता का उपदेश दिया था।""","""सही""",
"""सही या ग़लत बताइए: गौतम बुद्ध ने भारत का यश कम किया था।""","""ग़लत""",
"""रिक्त स्थान भरिए: कविता में कहा गया है – 'अमराइयाँ घनी हैं, ____ पुकारती है।'""","""कोयल""",
"""रिक्त स्थान भरिए: 'गंगा यमुना ____ नदियाँ लहर रही हैं।'""","""हरिवेणी""",
"""रिक्त स्थान भरिए: 'वह ____ भूमि मेरी, वह बुद्धभूमि मेरी।'""","""युद्ध""",
"""रिक्त स्थान भरिए: कवि ने मातृभूमि को ____ भूमि, स्वर्णभूमि और जन्मभूमि कहा है।""","""पुण्य""",
"""संक्षिप्त उत्तर दीजिए: कविता 'मातृभूमि' के कवि का नाम लिखिए।""","""इस कविता के कवि सोहनलाल द्विवेदी हैं।""",
"""संक्षिप्त उत्तर दीजिए: कोयल कहाँ गा रही है?""","""कोयल घनी अमराइयों में गा रही है।""",
"""संक्षिप्त उत्तर दीजिए: गंगा और यमुना को कवि ने किस रूप में दिखाया है?""","""कवि ने गंगा और यमुना को त्रिवेणी के रूप में दिखाया है।""",
"""संक्षिप्त उत्तर दीजिए: 'मलय पवन' से क्या आशय है?""","""'मलय पवन' से आशय दक्षिण भारत के मलय पर्वत से चलने वाली सुगंधित हवा से है।""",
"""विस्तृत उत्तर दीजिए: 'वह युद्धभूमि मेरी, वह बुद्धभूमि मेरी' – इस पंक्ति का अर्थ स्पष्ट कीजिए।""","""इस पंक्ति का अर्थ है कि भारत केवल वीरों की भूमि नहीं है जहाँ युद्ध हुए, बल्कि यह बुद्ध की करुणा और ज्ञान की भूमि भी है। यह वीरता और आध्यात्मिकता दोनों का संगम है।""",
"""विस्तृत उत्तर दीजिए: कवि ने मातृभूमि की किन-किन विशेषताओं का वर्णन किया है?""","""कवि ने मातृभूमि को हिमालय की ऊँचाई, गंगा-यमुना की पवित्रता, झरनों की सुंदरता, अमराइयों की हरियाली, कोयल की मधुरता, मलय पवन की शीतलता और धर्म, कर्म, युद्ध व बुद्ध की भूमि के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया है।""",
"""विस्तृत उत्तर दीजिए: कविता 'मातृभूमि' का मुख्य भाव अपने शब्दों में लिखिए।""","""इस कविता का मुख्य भाव भारत माता की महिमा का गान करना है। कवि ने भारत को पुण्यभूमि, धर्मभूमि, कर्मभूमि, युद्धभूमि और बुद्धभूमि कहा है। कविता में प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के साथ-साथ ऐतिहासिक और आध्यात्मिक गौरव का भी उल्लेख है। इसका उद्देश्य देशभक्ति और मातृभूमि के प्रति गर्व की भावना जगाना है।""",
"""True or False:- Science is a way of thinking, observing, and doing things to understand the world.""",TRUE,
"""True or False:- Curiosity is not an important element in the scientific process.""",FALSE,
"""True or False:- The scientific method is a step-by-step process that helps find answers to questions.""",TRUE,
True or False:- Scientists are the only people who use the scientific method.,FALSE,
"""True or False:- Science is rarely done alone; it often involves teamwork.""",TRUE,
True or False:- The Earth is the only planet known to support life.,TRUE,
True or False:- A freely suspended magnet comes to rest along the east-west direction.,FALSE,
True or False:- Like poles of two magnets attract each other.,FALSE,
"True or False:- ""Unlike poles of two magnets repel each other.",FALSE,
True or False:- A single magnetic pole can exist on its own.,FALSE,
Materials that are attracted to a magnet are called non-magnetic materials.,FALSE,
"Iron, nickel, and cobalt are examples of magnetic materials.",TRUE,
The magnetic effect can act through non-magnetic materials.,TRUE,
Repulsion is the surest test for identifying a magnet.,TRUE,
A magnetic compass uses a freely rotating magnetic needle to indicate direction.,TRUE,
"Magnets lose their properties if they are heated, hammered, or dropped.",TRUE,
The SI unit of length is the centimetre.,FALSE,
1 kilometre is equal to 100 metres,FALSE,
1 metre is equal to 100 centimetres.,TRUE,
What are the five basic elements or 'Panch Tatva' according to early Indian philosophers?,"According to early Indian philosophers, the five basic elements are air, earth, fire, sky, and water. ",
What is diffusion?,Diffusion is the intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own.,
What are the three states of matter?,"The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. ",
What is latent heat of fusion?,The latent heat of fusion is the amount of heat energy that is required to change 1 kg of a solid into a liquid at atmospheric pressure at its melting point.,
Why should we wear cotton clothes in summer?,"Cotton is a good absorber of water and helps in absorbing sweat, exposing it to the atmosphere for easy evaporation, which cools the body. ",
What is a heterogeneous mixture?,A heterogeneous mixture contains physically distinct parts and has a non-uniform composition.,
What are the two components of a solution?,A solution has two components: a solvent and a solute.,
What is a suspension?,A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture in which the solute particles do not dissolve but remain suspended throughout the bulk of the medium.,
What is the difference between a physical and a chemical change?,"A physical change occurs without a change in the chemical composition of the substance, while a chemical change (or chemical reaction) brings a change in the chemical properties and new substances are formed. ",
What are the three types of elements?,"Elements can be normally divided into metals, non-metals, and metalloids. ",
What are the two laws of chemical combination established by Lavoisier and Proust?,The two laws are the Law of Conservation of Mass and the Law of Constant Proportions.,
State the law of constant proportions.,"The law of constant proportions states that in a chemical substance, the elements are always present in definite proportions by mass. ",
What is atomicity?,Atomicity is the number of atoms constituting a molecule.,
What is an ion?,An ion is a charged species that may consist of a single charged atom or a group of atoms that have a net charge on them.,
What are canal rays?,"Canal rays are positively charged radiations discovered by E. Goldstein in a gas discharge, which led to the discovery of the proton. ",
What were the three main observations of Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment?,"(i) Most alpha-particles passed straight through the gold foil. (ii) Some were deflected by small angles. (iii) A very small fraction (one in 12,000) appeared to rebound. ",
What is valency?,Valency is the combining capacity of an atom of an element.,
What are isotopes?,Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers.,
What are isobars?,"Isobars are atoms of different elements with different atomic numbers, but which have the same mass number. ",
Who first discovered cells and in what year?,Cells were first discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665.,
What is endocytosis?,Endocytosis is the process by which the flexibility of the cell membrane enables the cell to engulf food and other material from its external environment.,
What is plasmolysis?,Plasmolysis is the shrinkage or contraction of the contents of a living plant cell away from the cell wall when it loses water through osmosis.,
What are the two main types of cell division?,The two main types of cell division are mitosis and meiosis.,
What is the function of muscle cells in human beings?,Muscle cells contract and relax to cause movement.,
What are the four main types of animal tissues?,"The four main types of animal tissues are epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue, and nervous tissue. ",
What is the difference between distance and displacement?,"Distance is the total path length covered by an object, whereas displacement is the shortest distance measured from the initial to the final position. ",
What is the SI unit of acceleration?,The SI unit of acceleration is m,
What are the three equations of motion for an object moving with uniform acceleration?,The three equations are: (i),
State Newton's first law of motion.,An object remains in a state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change that state by an applied force.,
State Newton's second law of motion.,The rate of change of momentum of an object is proportional to the applied unbalanced force in the direction of the force.,
State Newton's third law of motion.,"To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, and they act on two different bodies. ",
State the universal law of gravitation.,Every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force which is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.,
What is free fall?,"Whenever objects fall towards the earth under the force of gravity alone, we say that the objects are in free fall. ",
What is the difference between mass and weight?,The mass of an object is the measure of its inertia and is constant everywhere. The weight of an object is the force with which it is attracted towards the earth,
State Archimedes' principle.,"When a body is immersed fully or partially in a fluid, it experiences an upward force that is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by it. ",
What are the two conditions required for work to be done in a scientific sense?,"For work to be done, (i) a force should act on an object, and (ii) the object must be displaced. ",
What is the law of conservation of energy?,Energy can only be converted from one form to another; it can neither be created nor destroyed. The total energy before and after the transformation remains the same.,
What is power and what is its Sl unit?,Power is the rate of doing work. Its Sl unit is the watt (W).,
What are acids and bases based on their taste and effect on litmus paper?,"""Acids are sour in taste and change the colour of blue litmus to red, whereas bases are bitter and change the colour of red litmus to blue."" ",
What are indicators? Give two examples of natural and synthetic indicators.,Indicators are substances that tell us whether a substance is acidic or basic by a change in colour. Natural indicators include litmus and turmeric. Synthetic indicators include methyl orange and phenolphthalein.,
What is a neutralisation reaction? Provide a general equation.,A neutralisation reaction is the reaction between an acid and a base to give a salt and water. The general equation is: Base + Acid → Salt + Water.,
What happens when an acid reacts with a metal? Give the general equation.,"""When an acid reacts with a metal, hydrogen gas is evolved and a corresponding salt is formed. The general equation is: Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen gas."" ",
Why should curd and other sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels?,"""Curd and other sour substances contain acids. These acids react with the metal of the brass and copper vessels to form toxic compounds, which can be harmful."" ",
What are olfactory indicators? Give an example.,"""Olfactory indicators are substances whose odour changes in acidic or basic media. Examples include onion, vanilla, and clove."" ",
What are amphoteric oxides? Give an example.,"""Amphoteric oxides are metal oxides which react with both acids and bases to produce salts and water. An example is aluminium oxide (Al2O3)."" ",
"Why do HCI, HNO3, etc., show acidic characters in aqueous solutions while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not?","""HCI and HNO3 show acidic character because they dissociate in aqueous solutions to produce hydrogen ions (H+). Compounds like alcohol and glucose contain hydrogen but do not dissociate to produce H+ ions, and thus do not show acidic character."" ",
Why is it recommended that acid should be added to water and not water to acid while diluting an acid?,"""The process of dissolving a concentrated acid in water is highly exothermic. If water is added to a concentrated acid, the heat generated may cause the mixture to splash out and cause burns, and the glass container may break due to excessive local heating."" ",
What is the pH scale used for?,"""The pH scale is a scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. It indicates the acidic or basic nature of a solution, generally ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with 7 being neutral."" ",
What is acid rain?,"""When the pH of rain water is less than 5.6, it is called acid rain. It occurs when pollutants like oxides of sulphur and nitrogen react with water in the atmosphere."" ",
What is the chemical name and formula for washing soda? What is its key property regarding water?,"""The chemical formula for washing soda is Na2CO3.10H2O. It is sodium carbonate decahydrate. It is used for removing the permanent hardness of water."" ",
What is Plaster of Paris and how is it obtained?,"""Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO4-1/2H2O). It is obtained by heating gypsum (CaSO4 2H2O) at 373 K, causing it to lose water molecules."" ",
How is vegetative propagation beneficial for some types of plants?,"""Vegetative propagation is beneficial as plants raised this way can bear flowers and fruits earlier than those from seeds. It also allows for the propagation of plants that have lost the capacity to produce seeds, like bananas and roses. Furthermore, all plants produced are genetically similar to the parent."" ",
What is the difference between pollination and fertilisation in flowering plants?,"""Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower. Fertilisation is the fusion of the male germ-cell (from the pollen grain) with the female gamete (egg cell) present in the ovule."" ",
What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?,"""The placenta is a special tissue that provides a large surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass from the mother to the embryo. It also allows waste substances generated by the developing embryo to be transferred into the mother's blood for removal."" ",
What is the function of the testes in the male reproductive system?,"""The testes have two main functions: 1) The formation of male germ-cells or sperms. 2) The secretion of the hormone testosterone, which regulates sperm formation and brings about changes in appearance during puberty."" ",
What are the different methods of contraception?,"""Contraceptive methods include: 1) Mechanical barriers like condoms. 2) Changing hormonal balance using oral pills. 3) Intrauterine devices like the copper-T. 4) Surgical methods like blocking the vas deferens (vasectomy) in males or the fallopian tube (tubectomy) in females."" ",
Why is DNA copying an essential part of the process of reproduction?,"""DNA copying is essential for reproduction because the DNA contains the blueprint for body design and the information for the inheritance of features. Creating a copy ensures that the new individuals created will have a similar body design and characteristics as the parent."" ",
"What is a concave mirror, and what is a convex mirror?","""A concave mirror is a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards, towards the centre of the sphere. A convex mirror is a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved outwards."" ",
State the two laws of reflection of light.,"""The laws of reflection are: (i) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. (ii) The incident ray, the normal to the mirror at the point of incidence, and the reflected ray all lie in the same plane.""",
What is the relationship between the radius of curvature (R) and focal length (f) of a spherical mirror?,"""For spherical mirrors of small apertures, the radius of curvature is found to be equal to twice the focal length. This is expressed as ",
Why is a convex mirror preferred as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?,"""Convex mirrors are preferred as rear-view mirrors because they always give an erect, though diminished, image. They also have a wider field of view as they are curved outwards, enabling the driver to view a much larger area of the traffic behind them."" ",
What is the power of a lens and what is its SI unit?,"""The power of a lens is a measure of its degree of convergence or divergence of light rays, defined as the reciprocal of its focal length (P ",
What is refraction of light? What causes it?,"""Refraction is the phenomenon where the direction of propagation of light changes when it travels obliquely from one medium to another. It is caused by the change in the speed of light as it moves between different transparent media."" ",
What is the difference between a real image and a virtual image?,"""A real image is formed when light rays actually converge at a point after reflection or refraction; it can be obtained on a screen. A virtual image is formed when light rays appear to diverge from a point; it cannot be obtained on a screen."" ",
What is meant by the power of accommodation of the human eye?,"The power of accommodation is the ability of the eye lens to adjust its focal length, with the help of ciliary muscles, to see both distant and nearby objects clearly. ",
What are the three common refractive defects of vision?,"""The three common refractive defects of vision are (i) myopia or near-sightedness, (ii) hypermetropia or far-sightedness, and (iii) presbyopia."" ",
What is dispersion of light?,Dispersion is the splitting of white light into its component colours when it passes through a transparent medium like a glass prism.,
Why does the sky appear blue on a clear day?,"""The molecules of air and other fine particles in the atmosphere are smaller than the wavelength of visible light. They scatter light of shorter wavelengths (the blue end of the spectrum) more effectively than light of longer wavelengths (the red end). This scattered blue light enters our eyes, making the sky appear blue."" ",
Explain the meaning of malleable and ductile.,"""Malleability is a physical property of metals that allows them to be hammered or beaten into thin sheets. Ductility is the property that allows them to be drawn into thin wires."" ",
What are allotropes? Give two examples for carbon.,"""Allotropes are different forms of the same element in the same physical state. Two allotropes of carbon are diamond, where each carbon atom is bonded to four others in a rigid 3D structure, and graphite, where each carbon atom is bonded to three others in a hexagonal array."" ",
Why are potassium and sodium stored under kerosene oil?,"""Potassium and sodium are highly reactive metals that react so vigorously with oxygen in the air that they can catch fire if kept in the open. They are stored under kerosene oil to prevent this reaction."" ",
What is the reactivity series of metals?,"""The reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing activities or reactivity. It helps predict the outcomes of displacement reactions."" ",
What are ionic compounds and how are they formed?,"""lonic compounds are compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal. The metal atom loses electrons to form a positively charged ion (cation), and the non-metal atom gains electrons to form a negatively charged ion (anion). These oppositely charged ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces."" ",
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?,"""lonic compounds have high melting and boiling points because there is a strong force of attraction between the positive and negative ions (strong inter-ionic attraction). A considerable amount of energy is required to break these strong bonds."" ",
Differentiate between roasting and calcination.,"""Roasting is the process used for sulphide ores, where the ore is heated strongly in the presence of excess air to convert it into an oxide. Calcination is the process used for carbonate ores, where the ore is heated strongly in limited air to change it into an oxide."" ",
What is an alloy? Give an example and its constituents.,"""An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal. For example, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc (Cu and Zn)."" ",
What are the two main properties of carbon that lead to the formation of a large number of compounds?,"""The two properties are: 1) Catenation: The unique ability of carbon to form bonds with other carbon atoms, creating long chains, branched chains, and rings. 2) Tetravalency: Since carbon has a valency of four, it is capable of bonding with four other atoms, allowing for a wide variety of compounds."" ",
What are saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?,"""Saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) are compounds of carbon and hydrogen where the carbon atoms are linked by only single bonds. Unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes and alkynes) are compounds of carbon and hydrogen that contain one or more double or triple bonds between their carbon atoms."" ",
What is a homologous series?,"""A homologous series is a series of compounds in which the same functional group substitutes for hydrogen in a carbon chain. Members of the series have similar chemical properties and successive compounds differ by a -CH2 unit."" ",
What is esterification?,"""Esterification is a reaction in which a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a sweet-smelling compound called an ester."" ",
Explain the cleaning action of soap.,"""Soap molecules have two ends with different properties: a hydrophilic (water-attracting) ionic end and a hydrophobic (oil-attracting) hydrocarbon tail. When soap is in water, the molecules form clusters called micelles, where the hydrophobic tails trap oily dirt in the center, and the hydrophilic heads face outwards. This allows the oily dirt to be suspended in water and washed away."" ",
Why are detergents more effective than soaps in hard water?,"""Hard water contains calcium and magnesium salts. Soap reacts with these salts to form an insoluble substance called scum, which reduces its cleaning effectiveness. Detergents, which are generally sodium salts of sulphonic acids, do not form insoluble precipitates with these ions, so they remain effective in hard water."" ",
"What are dominant and recessive traits, according to Mendel's experiments?","""A dominant trait is one that is expressed in the offspring even when only one copy of the gene for that trait is inherited (e.g., tallness in pea plants). A recessive trait is one that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are inherited (e.g., shortness in pea plants)."" ",
How is the sex of a child determined in human beings?,"""In humans, sex is determined by the sex chromosomes. Females have two X chromosomes (XX) and males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). All eggs contain an X chromosome. Sperm can contain either an X or a Y. If a sperm with an X fertilizes the egg, the child will be a girl (XX). If a sperm with a Y fertilizes the egg, the child will be a boy (XY)."" ",
Why is variation beneficial to a species but not necessarily for the individual?,"""Variation is beneficial for a species because it increases the chances of the species' survival in a changing environment. If a niche is drastically altered, individuals with suitable variations may survive and reproduce, ensuring the species continues. For an individual, a specific variation might not provide any survival advantage or could even be harmful in the current environment."" ",
What are the main events that occur during photosynthesis?,"""The main events during photosynthesis are: (i) Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll; (ii) Conversion of light energy to chemical energy and the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen; (iii) Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates."" ",
What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition?,"""Autotrophic nutrition is a mode of nutrition where organisms use simple inorganic materials like carbon dioxide and water to synthesize their own food, using an external energy source like sunlight (e.g., plants). Heterotrophic nutrition is a mode of nutrition where organisms obtain complex organic food prepared by other organisms (e.g., animals, fungi)."" ",
What is the role of acid in our stomach?,"""Hydrochloric acid in the stomach has two main roles: 1) It creates an acidic medium which is necessary for the protein-digesting enzyme pepsin to function. 2) It kills harmful bacteria that may enter along with the food."" ",
What is the function of digestive enzymes?,"""Digestive enzymes are biological catalysts that break down complex food substances into simpler, smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. For example, amylase breaks down starch, trypsin breaks down proteins, and lipase breaks down fats."" ",
How is the small intestine designed to absorb digested food?,"""The inner lining of the small intestine has numerous finger-like projections called villi, which vastly increase the surface area available for absorption. The villi are also richly supplied with blood vessels that transport the absorbed food to the rest of the body."" ",
What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?,"""Aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen, breaks down glucose completely into carbon dioxide and water, and releases a large amount of energy. It occurs in the mitochondria. Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen, results in an incomplete breakdown of glucose (into ethanol or lactic acid), and releases a much smaller amount of energy. It occurs in the cytoplasm."" ",
How are oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in human beings?,"""Oxygen is primarily transported by the respiratory pigment haemoglobin, which is present in red blood corpuscles. Carbon dioxide is more soluble in water and is mostly transported in the dissolved form in the blood plasma."" ",
How are the lungs designed to maximize the area for gas exchange?,"""Within the lungs, the air passage divides into smaller tubes terminating in millions of balloon-like structures called alveoli. The alveoli provide a vast surface area for the exchange of gases. The walls of the alveoli are very thin and contain an extensive network of blood vessels."" ",
What is meant by 'double circulation' in human beings?,"""Double circulation means that blood goes through the heart twice during each cycle. One cycle involves the pulmonary circulation, where deoxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs and oxygenated blood returns to the heart. The other cycle is the systemic circulation, where this oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to the rest of the body and deoxygenated blood returns to the heart."" ",
What are the components of the transport system in highly organized plants?,"""The transport system in highly organized plants consists of vascular tissues: 1) Xylem, which conducts water and minerals from the roots to all parts of the plant. 2) Phloem, which transports the soluble products of photosynthesis (food) from the leaves to other parts of the plant."" ",
Describe the structure and function of nephrons.,"""Nephrons are the filtration units of the kidneys. Each nephron consists of a cluster of thin-walled blood capillaries called a glomerulus, which is enclosed in a cup-shaped structure called Bowman's capsule, followed by a long tubular part. The nephron's function is to filter nitrogenous wastes like urea from the blood to produce urine, while selectively re-absorbing useful substances like glucose, amino acids, salts, and water back into the blood."" ",
What are the methods used by plants to get rid of excretory products?,"""Plants get rid of waste products by: 1) Releasing gaseous wastes (O2 and CO2) through stomata. 2) Losing excess water through transpiration. 3) Storing some waste products in cellular vacuoles or in leaves that fall off. 4) Storing other wastes as resins and gums, especially in old xylem. 5) Excreting some waste substances into the soil around them."" ",
What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?,"""A reflex action is an involuntary and rapid response to a stimulus, controlled by the spinal cord without conscious thought (e.g., pulling a hand away from a hot object). Walking is a voluntary action that is under the conscious control of the brain; it involves thinking and is a more complex, coordinated movement."" ",
What happens at the synapse between two neurons?,"""At the end of the axon of a neuron, an electrical impulse triggers the release of chemical substances. These chemicals cross the gap, or synapse, and bind to the dendrite of the next neuron, starting a new electrical impulse. This is how the signal is transmitted from one neuron to the next."" ",
Which part of the brain maintains posture and equilibrium of the body?,"""The cerebellum, a part of the hind-brain, is responsible for the precision of voluntary actions and for maintaining the posture and balance of the body."" ",
What are plant hormones?,"""Plant hormones are chemical compounds produced by plants that help to coordinate growth, development, and responses to the environment. They are synthesized in one part of the plant and diffuse to other parts to act. Examples include auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, and abscisic acid."" ",
How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support?,"""When a tendril comes in contact with a support, the plant hormone auxin diffuses from the side in contact to the side away from the contact. This higher concentration of auxin on the side away from the support stimulates the cells there to grow faster. This causes the tendril to circle around the object and cling to it."" ",
Why is the use of iodised salt advisable?,"""lodine is essential for the thyroid gland to produce the hormone thyroxin, which regulates carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, crucial for balanced body growth. A deficiency of iodine in the diet can lead to a condition called goitre. lodised salt provides the necessary iodine."" ",
How are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?,"""Both are not under conscious control. However, reflex actions are extremely rapid responses to stimuli, controlled by the spinal cord (a reflex arc), for immediate protection. Involuntary actions, like heartbeat or digestion, are ongoing processes controlled by the mid-brain and hind-brain, and are not necessarily responses to external stimuli."" ",
What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions?,"""In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound ",
What are the three modes of heat transfer?,"The three modes of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. ",
Explain the process of conduction.,"""Conduction is the transfer of heat from a hotter part of an object to a colder part. In this process, particles pass heat to their neighbours without actually moving from their positions. It is the primary mode of heat transfer in solids."" ",
Why are cooking utensils made of metals while their handles are often made of wood or plastic?,"""Cooking utensils are made of metals because metals are good conductors of heat, which allows food to cook efficiently. Their handles are made of poor conductors (insulators) like wood or plastic to prevent heat from reaching our hands, making them safe to hold."" ",
What is convection and where does it primarily occur?,"""Convection is a mode of heat transfer that involves the actual movement of particles. It occurs when a fluid (liquid or gas) is heated, becomes less dense, and rises, while the cooler, denser fluid sinks to take its place, creating a convection current. It is the main mode of heat transfer in liquids and gases."" ",
Describe how a sea breeze is formed.,"""During the day, land heats up faster than the sea. The air above the land becomes warm and rises. To replace it, cooler and denser air from over the sea moves towards the land. This movement of cool air from the sea to the land is called a sea breeze."" ",
Describe how a land breeze is formed.,"""At night, the land cools down faster than the sea. The air above the sea is now warmer and rises. Cooler air from the land then moves towards the sea to take its place. This movement of air from the land to the sea is called a land breeze."" ",
What is radiation as a mode of heat transfer?,"""Radiation is the transfer of heat that does not require any medium. Heat travels as electromagnetic waves. This is how the heat from the Sun reaches the Earth and how we feel warmth from a fire without touching it."" ",
Why is it more comfortable to wear light-coloured clothes in summer and dark-coloured clothes in winter?,"""Light-coloured clothes reflect most of the heat that falls on them, keeping us cooler in summer. Dark-coloured clothes absorb more heat, which helps to keep us warmer in winter."" ",
What is the water cycle?,"""The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. It involves processes like evaporation and transpiration (water turning into vapour), condensation (vapour forming clouds), and precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)."" ",
What is the difference between infiltration and an aquifer?,"""Infiltration is the process of surface water seeping down through soil and rocks. An aquifer is the underground layer of rock or sediment that holds this infiltrated water, from which groundwater can be extracted."" ",
Define malleability and ductility and give an example of a highly malleable metal.,"""Malleability is the property of a material that allows it to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets. Ductility is the property that allows it to be drawn into wires. Gold and silver are the most malleable metals."" ",
What is sonority?,"""Sonority is the property of metals that enables them to produce a ringing sound when struck. This is why bells are made of metal."" ",
What are the key differences between metals and non-metals based on their physical properties?,"""Metals are generally lustrous, malleable, ductile, sonorous, and good conductors of heat and electricity. Non-metals are typically dull, brittle (not malleable or ductile), not sonorous, and are poor conductors of heat and electricity."" ",
What conditions are necessary for the rusting of iron?,"""Both air (specifically oxygen) and water (or moisture) are essential for the rusting of iron to occur."" ",
What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?,"""A physical change alters the physical properties of a substance (like shape, size, or state) but does not form a new substance. A chemical change results in the formation of one or more new substances with different properties."" ",
What is combustion? What three things are required for it to occur?,"""Combustion is a chemical change in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and/or light. The three requirements for combustion are a combustible substance (fuel), a supply of oxygen, and heat to raise the substance to its ignition temperature."" ",
Explain how the burning of a candle involves both physical and chemical changes.,"""The melting of the solid wax into liquid wax and its evaporation into wax vapour are physical changes. The burning of the wax vapour in the flame, which produces new substances like carbon dioxide and water, is a chemical change."" ",
What is an electric circuit? What is the difference between an open and closed circuit?,"""An electrical circuit is a complete path that allows electric current to flow. A closed circuit is an unbroken path, allowing the current to flow and the device (like a lamp) to work. An open circuit has a break or gap (like an 'OFF' switch), which stops the flow of current."" ",
What are electrical conductors and insulators? Give one example of each.,"""Conductors are materials that allow electric current to flow through them easily, for example, copper wire. Insulators are materials that do not allow electric current to pass through them, for example, rubber or plastic."" ",
What is adolescence and what are some common physical changes that occur during this stage?,"""Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, typically between ages 10-19. Common physical changes include a rapid increase in height, changes in body shape, growth of body hair, changes in voice (especially in boys), and the onset of acne."" ",
What is puberty and what are secondary sexual characteristics?,"""Puberty is the stage during adolescence when the body matures and becomes capable of reproduction. Secondary sexual characteristics are the features that distinguish males from females but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as the growth of a beard in males and the development of breasts in females."" ",
What is the menstrual cycle?,"""The menstrual cycle is a natural process in adolescent girls and women that prepares the body for a potential pregnancy. It recurs generally every 28-30 days and involves the discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus, a phase known as menstruation."" ",
Why is a balanced diet important during adolescence?,"""A balanced diet is crucial during adolescence because it is a period of rapid growth and development. Nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are needed to support the increase in height and weight, bone growth, and other bodily changes."" ",
Describe the main functions of the stomach in digestion.,"""The stomach churns the food, mixing it with digestive juices, acid, and mucus. The digestive juices begin the breakdown of proteins, the acid kills harmful bacteria, and the mucus protects the stomach lining from the acid."" ",
What happens in the small intestine during digestion?,"""The small intestine is where most chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients occur. It receives digestive juices from its own walls, the liver (bile), and the pancreas (pancreatic juice), which break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into simpler forms that are then absorbed into the bloodstream."" ",
What is the difference between breathing and respiration?,"""Breathing is the physical process of inhaling oxygen-rich air into the lungs and exhaling carbon dioxide-rich air. Respiration is the chemical process that occurs inside the body's cells, where oxygen is used to break down glucose (from food) to release energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products."" ",
Describe the mechanics of human breathing (inhalation and exhalation).,"""During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves down, and the rib cage moves up and out, increasing the chest volume and drawing air into the lungs. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and moves up, and the rib cage moves down and in, decreasing chest volume and forcing air out."" ",
How do fish breathe in water?,"""Fish breathe using gills, which are specialized structures with a rich blood supply. As water flows over the gills, dissolved oxygen from the water passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood is released into the water."" ",
"What is the time period of a simple pendulum, and what does it depend on?","""The time period of a simple pendulum is the time it takes to complete one full oscillation (swing back and forth). For a given location, the time period depends only on the length of the pendulum's string, not on the mass of the bob."" ",
What is the difference between uniform and non-uniform linear motion?,"""Uniform linear motion is when an object moves along a straight line at a constant, unchanging speed. Non-uniform linear motion is when an object moves along a straight line, but its speed changes over time."" ",
How is the average speed of an object calculated?,"""The average speed of an object is calculated by dividing the total distance it has covered by the total time taken to cover that distance. The formula is Speed = Total Distance / Total Time."" ",
What is photosynthesis? Write its word equation.,"""Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food (glucose) and release oxygen as a byproduct. The word equation is: Carbon dioxide + Water --(Sunlight & Chlorophyll)--> Glucose + Oxygen."" ",
What are stomata and what is their function?,"""Stomata are tiny pores, usually found on the surface of leaves. Their primary function is to allow for the exchange of gases; they let carbon dioxide in for photosynthesis and let oxygen and water vapour out."" ",
Explain the roles of xylem and phloem in plants.,"""Xylem and phloem are transport tissues in plants. Xylem forms a network of tubes that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots up to the rest of the plant. Phloem transports the food (glucose) made in the leaves during photosynthesis to all other parts of the plant for use or storage."" ",
What is plant respiration? Write its word equation.,"""Plant respiration is the chemical process by which plants break down glucose (food) using oxygen to release energy for their growth and other life processes. Carbon dioxide and water are released as byproducts. The word equation is: Glucose + Oxygen Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy."" ",
What is an acid-base indicator? Give an example of a natural indicator.,"""An acid-base indicator is a substance that changes colour when it comes into contact with an acid or a base, thus indicating the nature of the substance. Natural indicators include litmus (from lichens), turmeric, and red rose extract."" ",
What is a neutralisation reaction?,"""A neutralisation reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs when an acid and a base are mixed in sufficient quantities. They react to cancel out each other's properties, forming a salt and water, and releasing heat in the process."" ",
How can you use baking soda to relieve the sting from an ant bite?,"""An ant bite injects formic acid into the skin, causing pain. Baking soda is a weak base. Applying a paste of moist baking soda to the bite neutralises the acid, which helps to relieve the pain."" ",
Explain how soil can become too acidic and how it can be treated.,"""Soil can become too acidic from the excessive use of certain chemical fertilizers or from acid rain. To treat acidic soil and make it suitable for plants, farmers can add basic substances like lime (calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide) to neutralise the excess acid."" ",
What are the five main steps of the scientific method described in the text?,The five steps are: 1. Observe something interesting. 2. Ask a question about it. 3. Guess a possible answer (hypothesis). 4. Test the guess through experiments or more observations. 5. Analyze the results to see if the question is answered.,
Define 'matter' and list its two fundamental properties.,Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Its two fundamental properties are volume (the space it occupies) and mass.,
The phenomenon of change of liquid into vapours at any temperature below its boiling point is called...,evaporation,
The SI unit of pressure is the... denoted as Pa.,pascal,
A mixture which has a uniform composition throughout is called a... mixture.,homogeneous,
"In a solution, the component present in the larger amount is called the... ",solvent,
The scattering of a beam of light by colloidal particles is called the... effect.,Tyndall,
"A... is a substance composed of two or more elements, chemically combined in a fixed proportion. ",compound,
"The smallest particles of matter, which cannot be divided further according to Dalton, are called... ",atoms,
A negatively charged ion is called an...,anion,
The combining power or capacity of an element is known as its...,valency,
The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a molecule of a substance is its... mass.,molecular,
The discovery of the... led to the failure of Dalton's theory that atoms are indivisible.,electron,
Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment led to the discovery of the atomic...,nucleus,
The electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom are known as... electrons.,valence,
Atoms of the same element having the same atomic number but different mass numbers are called...,isotopes,
The fundamental organisational unit of life is the...,cell,
The process of movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane is called...,osmosis,
The... is known as the powerhouse of the cell.,mitochondrion,
A group of cells that are similar in structure and work together to achieve a particular function forms a...,tissue,
"The dividing tissue in plants, located at growing tips, is known as... tissue. ",meristematic,
The two types of complex permanent tissues in plants are xylem and...,phloem,
The tissue responsible for movement in our body is... tissue.,muscular,
The shortest distance measured from the initial to the final position of an object is known as the...,displacement,
The rate of change of velocity of an object is called its...,acceleration,
The equation v=u+ at describes the...-time relation for an object in motion.,velocity,
An object moving in a circular path with uniform speed has a motion called... circular motion.,uniform,
The tendency of undisturbed objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity is called...,inertia,
The momentum of an object is the product of its mass and...,velocity,
"To every action, there is an equal and opposite... ",reaction,
The force of attraction between any two objects in the universe is called... force.,gravitational,
The weight of an object is the force with which it is attracted towards the...,earth,
The upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it is called... force.,buoyant,
"For work to be done, a force must act on an object, and the object must be... ",displaced,
The energy possessed by an object due to its motion is called... energy.,kinetic,
The energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position or configuration is called... energy.,potential,
The law of... of energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.,conservation,
Power is defined as the rate of doing...,work,
The SI unit of power is the...,watt,
"The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and... ",gas,
The process of a solid changing directly into a gas is called...,sublimation,
"Solutions, suspensions, and... are three types of mixtures. ",colloids,
Protons and... are found in the nucleus of an atom.,neutrons,
The outermost covering of an animal cell is the... membrane.,plasma,
"In plants, the rigid outer layer outside the plasma membrane is the... ",cell wall,
"Simple permanent tissues in plants include parenchyma, collenchyma, and... ",sclerenchyma,
Nerve cells are also known as...,neurons,
The slope of a distance-time graph gives the... of the object.,speed,
Newton's... law of motion is also known as the law of inertia.,first,
The SI unit of work and energy is the...,joule,
The Latin word for 'a little room' used by Robert Hooke is...,cell,
The rate of diffusion... with an increase in temperature.,increases,
Acids are... in taste and change the colour of blue litmus to red.,sour,
Bases are bitter and change the colour of... litmus to blue.,red,
"... is a natural indicator, and turmeric is another such indicator. ",Litmus,
Substances whose odour changes in acidic or basic media are called... indicators.,olfactory,
"When an acid reacts with a metal,... gas is evolved. ",hydrogen,
The reaction between an acid and a base is known as a... reaction.,neutralisation,
Metallic oxides are said to be... oxides.,basic,
"Acids produce... ions, H+(aq), in solution, which are responsible for their acidic properties. ",hydrogen,
Bases which are soluble in water are called...,alkalis,
The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is a highly... process.,exothermic,
A scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration in a solution is called the... scale.,pH,
The pH of a neutral solution is...,7,
Rain water with a pH of less than 5.6 is called...,acid rain,
"To get rid of pain during indigestion, people use bases called... ",antacids,
Tooth enamel is made up of... hydroxyapatite.,calcium,
The salt formed by the combination of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution is called...,sodium chloride,
The process of passing electricity through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride is called the... process.,chlor-alkali,
The chemical name of baking soda is sodium...,hydrogencarbonate,
The fixed number of water molecules present in one formula unit of a salt is called... of crystallisation.,water,
Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate...,hemihydrate,
"For unicellular organisms, cell division, or... leads to the creation of new individuals. ",fission,
"The malarial parasite, Plasmodium, divides into many daughter cells simultaneously by... fission. ",multiple,
"In multi-cellular organisms with simple body organisation, such as Spirogyra, reproduction occurs by... ",fragmentation,
The process where a cut or broken piece of an organism like Planaria grows into a complete organism is known as...,regeneration,
Organisms such as Hydra use regenerative cells for reproduction in the process of...,budding,
"The property of plants where parts like the root, stem, and leaves develop into new plants is called... ",vegetative propagation,
"In Rhizopus, the tiny blob-on-a-stick structures involved in reproduction are the... ",sporangia,
The reproductive parts of angiosperms are located in the...,flower,
The... is the male reproductive part of a flower and it produces pollen grains.,stamen,
The... is the female reproductive part of a flower.,pistil,
The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the stigma is called...,pollination,
"After fertilisation, the... develops a tough coat and is gradually converted into a seed. ",ovule,
The period during adolescence when reproductive tissues begin to mature is called...,puberty,
The formation of sperms takes place in the...,testes,
The female germ-cells or eggs are made in the...,ovaries,
The fertilised egg is called a...,zygote,
The cycle in which the lining of the uterus breaks and comes out through the vagina as blood and mucous is known as...,menstruation,
The fact that a small source of light casts a sharp shadow of an opaque object points to the... path of light.,straight-line,
A spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved outwards is called a... mirror.,convex,
The centre of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror is a point called the...,pole,
The distance between the pole and the principal focus of a spherical mirror is called the...,focal length,
"For spherical mirrors of small apertures, the radius of curvature is found to be equal to... the focal length. ",twice,
The magnification produced by a spherical mirror is the ratio of the height of the... to the height of the object.,image,
The phenomenon of light bending as it travels obliquely from one medium to another is known as... of light.,refraction,
Snell's law of refraction states that the ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence to the sine of the angle of refraction is a...,constant,
The absolute refractive index of a medium is the ratio of the speed of light in... to the speed of light in the medium.,air,
A... lens is thicker at the middle as compared to the edges and converges light rays.,convex,
The SI unit for the power of a lens is the...,dioptre,
The human eye forms an image on a light-sensitive screen called the...,retina,
The... is a dark muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil.,iris,
The ability of the eye lens to adjust its focal length is called...,accommodation,
"Myopia, or near-sightedness, can be corrected by using a... lens of suitable power. ",concave,
The splitting of white light into its component colours is called...,dispersion,
The band of the coloured components of a light beam is called its...,spectrum,
The twinkling of a star is due to... refraction of starlight.,atmospheric,
The phenomenon of scattering of light by colloidal particles gives rise to the... effect.,Tyndall,
"Metals, in their pure state, have a shining surface, a property called metallic... ",lustre,
The property of some metals to be beaten into thin sheets is called...,malleability,
The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wires is called...,ductility,
Metals that produce a sound on striking a hard surface are said to be...,sonorous,
"Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, is the hardest natural... known. ",substance,
"Alkali metals like lithium, sodium, and potassium are so... that they can be cut with a knife. ",soft,
Metal oxides which react with both acids as well as bases are known as... oxides.,amphoteric,
The reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing...,activities,
The compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal are known as... compounds.,ionic,
"Ores mined from the earth are usually contaminated with impurities such as soil and sand, which are called... ",gangue,
The process of converting sulphide ores into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air is known as...,roasting,
The process of converting carbonate ores into oxides by heating strongly in limited air is known as...,calcination,
The reaction of iron(III) oxide with aluminium is used to join railway tracks and is known as the... reaction.,thermit,
The most widely used method for refining impure metals is... refining.,electrolytic,
"An... is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal. ",alloy,
"Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, a property called... ",catenation,
Compounds of carbon having double or triple bonds between their carbon atoms are called... compounds.,unsaturated,
Compounds with an identical molecular formula but different structures are called structural...,isomers,
Unsaturated hydrocarbons which contain one or more double bonds are called...,alkenes,
A series of compounds in which the same functional group substitutes for hydrogen in a carbon chain is called a... series.,homologous,
The reaction of an acid and an alcohol to form a sweet-smelling substance is called...,esterification,
The process used in the preparation of soap from an ester and an alkali is known as...,saponification,
Detergents are generally sodium salts of... acids.,sulphonic,
"In a soap molecule, the ionic end is... (water-attracting). ",hydrophilic,
"In a soap molecule, the hydrocarbon tail is... (water-repelling). ",hydrophobic,
"The process by which reproductive processes give rise to new individuals that are similar, but subtly different is called... ",reproduction,
The mechanism by which variations are created and inherited is studied in...,heredity,
Inheritance from the previous generation provides both a common basic body design and subtle... in it for the next generation.,changes,
The rules of heredity determine the process by which traits and characteristics are reliably...,inherited,
Mendel worked out the main rules of inheritance by experimenting on... plants.,pea,
Traits like 'T' (tallness) that are expressed are called... traits.,dominant,
Traits that behave like 't' (shortness) and are masked are called... traits.,recessive,
A section of DNA that provides information for one protein is called the... for that protein.,gene,
"Each gene set is present as separate independent pieces, each called a... ",chromosome,
"In human beings, the sex of the individual is largely... determined. ",genetically,
"Women have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes, both called... ",X,
"Men have a mismatched pair of sex chromosomes, one X and one short one called... ",Y,
The maintenance functions of living organisms must go on even when they are not doing anything particular; these are called...,life processes,
The process to transfer a source of energy from outside the body of the organism to the inside is commonly called...,nutrition,
Organisms that use simple food material from inorganic sources like carbon dioxide and water are called...,autotrophs,
The process of acquiring oxygen from outside the body and using it to break down food for cellular needs is called...,respiration,
The biological process involved in the removal of harmful metabolic wastes from the body is called...,excretion,
The carbohydrates which are not used immediately in plants are stored in the form of...,starch,
"In the process of photosynthesis,... energy is converted into chemical energy. ",light,
The opening and closing of stomatal pores is a function of the... cells.,guard,
"In the human digestive system, saliva contains an enzyme called... that breaks down starch. ",salivary amylase,
The exit of food from the stomach is regulated by a... muscle.,sphincter,
The breakdown of glucose into a three-carbon molecule called... occurs in the cytoplasm.,pyruvate,
"In the absence of oxygen, yeast converts pyruvate into... and carbon dioxide. ",ethanol,
The energy currency for most cellular processes is...,ATP,
"In human beings, the respiratory pigment that transports oxygen is... ",haemoglobin,
The... is a muscular organ which pumps blood around the body.,heart,
The separation of the right and left sides of the heart is useful to keep oxygenated and... blood from mixing.,de-oxygenated,
"In plants,... tissue transports water and minerals from the soil. ",xylem,
"In plants,... tissue transports soluble products of photosynthesis. ",phloem,
The loss of water in the form of vapour from the aerial parts of the plant is known as...,transpiration,
The basic filtration units in the kidneys are called...,nephrons,
Control and coordination in animals are provided by... and muscular tissues.,nervous,
The specialised tips of some nerve cells that detect information from our environment are called...,receptors,
The connection between an input nerve and an output nerve in the spinal cord is called a...,reflex arc,
The brain and spinal cord constitute the... nervous system.,central,
The... is the main thinking part of the brain.,fore-brain,
The part of the hind-brain called the... is responsible for precision of voluntary actions and maintaining posture.,cerebellum,
Plant movements that are directional and dependent on growth are known as... movements.,tropic,
The movement of a plant towards light is known as...,phototropism,
"The hormone called... synthesised at the shoot tip, helps plant cells to grow longer. ",auxin,
... acid is an example of a plant hormone which inhibits growth.,Abscisic,
The hormone... is secreted from the adrenal glands in scary situations to prepare the body for fighting or running away.,adrenaline,
... is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone.,lodine,
A deficiency of... hormone in childhood leads to dwarfism.,growth,
The hormone... is produced by the pancreas and helps in regulating blood sugar levels.,insulin,
A... chemical equation has the same number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.,balanced,
A... reaction is one in which a single product is formed from two or more reactants.,combination,
A... reaction is one in which a single reactant breaks down to give simpler products.,decomposition,
Reactions in which energy is absorbed are known as... reactions.,endothermic,
The insoluble substance formed in a reaction is known as a...,precipitate,
The process where a metal is attacked by substances around it such as moisture and acids is called...,corrosion,
"When fats and oils are oxidised, they become... and their smell and taste change. ",rancid,
Substances which prevent oxidation are called...,antioxidants,
The process of heat transfer from the hotter part of an object to the colder part is called...,conduction,
Materials that do not allow heat to pass through them easily are called... or insulators.,poor conductors,
"In liquids and gases, heat is transferred by the process of... ",convection,
The movement of cooler air from the sea to the land during the day is called... breeze,sea,
Heat transfer by... does not require any medium.,radiation,
The continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere is known as the...,water cycle,
Underground layers of rock and sediment that store groundwater are called...,aquifers,
The property by which materials can be beaten into thin sheets is called...,malleability,
The property of materials by which they can be drawn into wires is called...,ductility,
The property of metals to produce a ringing sound is known as...,sonority,
Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are called... of electricity.,conductors,
The gradual deterioration of metal surfaces due to air and water is known as...,corrosion,
Oxides of metals are generally... in nature.,basic,
Oxides of non-metals are generally... in nature.,acidic,
A... is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.,element,
"Changes in which only physical properties like shape, size, and state change are called... changes. ",physical,
Changes in which one or more new substances are formed are called... changes.,chemical,
A chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and/or light is called...,combustion,
The minimum temperature at which a substance catches fire is its... temperature.,ignition,
The process of rocks breaking down to form soil is called...,weathering,
The movement of soil and sediments by wind or water is known as...,erosion,
A combination of two or more electric cells is called a...,battery,
The thin wire inside an incandescent lamp that glows is called the...,filament,
A... is a simple device that either completes or breaks an electrical circuit.,switch,
A representation of an electrical circuit using symbols is called a...,circuit diagram,
The period of rapid growth and development between the ages of 10-19 is known as...,adolescence,
The stage when the body of an adolescent undergoes changes to become capable of reproduction is called...,puberty,
The periodic discharge of blood in adolescent girls is called...,menstruation,
Changes during adolescence are primarily controlled by chemicals called...,hormones,
The breaking down of complex food components into simpler forms is called...,digestion,
"The long tube through which food passes, starting from the mouth and ending at the anus, is the... ",alimentary canal,
Saliva helps to break down... into simpler sugars.,starch,
The wave-like motion that pushes food down the food pipe is called...,peristalsis,
The... intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal where most nutrient absorption occurs.,small,
Animals like cows that bring back partially digested food to their mouth to chew are called...,ruminants,
The physical process of inhaling and exhaling is called...,breathing,
The chemical process that uses oxygen to break down food and release energy is called...,respiration,
"In human lungs, the exchange of gases occurs in tiny, balloon-like sacs called the... ",alveoli,
Fish breathe through specialized structures known as...,gills,
The time taken by a pendulum to complete one oscillation is called its...,time period,
The SI unit of time is the...,second,
The distance covered by an object in a unit time is the... of the object.,speed,
An object moving along a straight line with a constant speed is in... linear motion.,uniform,
An instrument on a vehicle's dashboard that measures speed is the...,speedometer,
An instrument that measures the total distance travelled by a vehicle is the...,odometer,
The green pigment in leaves essential for photosynthesis is...,chlorophyll,
The process by which plants prepare their own food is called...,photosynthesis,
Plants take in... from the air for photosynthesis.,carbon dioxide,
Plants release... during photosynthesis.,oxygen,
The tiny pores on the surface of leaves used for gas exchange are called...,stomata,
Water and minerals are transported from the roots to the leaves through the...,xylem,
Food prepared in the leaves is transported to other parts of the plant through the...,phloem,
Substances that change colour in acidic or basic solutions are called...,indicators,
Litmus is a natural indicator obtained from...,lichens,
Substances that turn red litmus paper to blue are... in nature.,basic,
The reaction between an acid and a base is known as a... reaction.,neutralisation,
A neutralisation reaction produces... and water.,salt,
"When an ant bites, it injects... acid into the skin. ",formic,
Turmeric paper turns... in a basic solution.,red,
Red rose extract turns... in a basic solution.,green,
"Materials such as glass and wood are poor conductors, also known as... ",insulators,
"At night, the movement of cooler air from the land towards the sea creates a... breeze. ",land,
The burning of a candle involves both physical and... changes.,chemical,
The sun's heat reaches the Earth through the process of...,radiation,
Coal and sulfur are... and break into pieces when hammered.,brittle,
The process of water seeping into the ground to recharge groundwater is...,infiltration,
The formation of rust on iron requires the presence of both air and...,water,
An electrical circuit must provide a... path for electric current to flow.,complete,
Secondary sexual characteristics mark the onset of...,puberty,
The acid in the stomach helps in the digestion of...,proteins,
The large intestine absorbs... and some salts from undigested food.,water,
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located below the...,lungs,
"In a circuit diagram, the long line of a cell symbol represents the... terminal. ",positive,
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on its...,length,
Plants store food in the form of...,starch,
The word equation for photosynthesis is Carbon dioxide + Water Glucose +...,Oxygen,
The word equation for respiration is Glucose + Oxygen Carbon dioxide + Water +...,Energy,
A solution that tastes sour is likely... in nature.,acidic,
The heat from a fire warming a person across a room is an example of...,radiation,
Houses in hot climates often use... bricks because the trapped air acts as an insulator.,hollow,
The property of metals that makes them useful for electrical wiring is...,conductivity,
The process of chopping vegetables is a... change.,physical,
A... is a portable source of electrical energy.,cell,
Acne is a common skin condition during adolescence caused by an increase in... secretions from the skin.,oily,
"The... secretes bile, which aids in fat digestion. ",liver,
The... secretes pancreatic juice.,pancreas,
"During... the ribs move up and outwards, and the diaphragm moves down. ",inhalation,
A simple pendulum of a given length has a... time period at a given place.,constant,
A car moving in city traffic is an example of... motion.,non-uniform,
Leaves are considered the... factories' of the plant.,food,
A solution of... is used to test for the presence of starch.,iodine,
"In the reaction between an acid and a base,... is evolved. ",heat,
The process of converting milk to curd is a... change.,chemical,
Water evaporates from trees and plants through a process called...,transpiration,
The property that allows metals to be used in making bells is...,sonority,
The melting of wax in a burning candle is a... change.,physical,
"To make a battery from two cells, the positive terminal of one is connected to the... terminal of the other. ",negative,
The chemical... is responsible for the changes during puberty.,hormone,
Food is pushed down the oesophagus by a process called...,peristalsis,
Aquatic animals like tadpoles breathe through...,gills,
The smallest interval of time that can be measured by a standard wall clock is one...,second,
"In the process of plant respiration,... is broken down to release energy. ",glucose,
Substances that are neither acidic nor basic are termed...,neutral,
The process of... cycle helps in redistributing and replenishing water in rivers and lakes.,water,
... is so ductile that one gram of it can be drawn into a 2-kilometre-long wire.,Gold,
"To extinguish a fire, one must remove one of the three components: fuel, oxygen, or... ",heat,
The two terminals of an LED are positive and...,negative,
Maintaining proper... during menstruation is essential for health.,hygiene,
The finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption are called...,villi,
The main source of heat for the Earth is the...,Sun,
A material's ability to resist the flow of heat is a measure of its...,insulation,
The gradual breaking down of large rocks into smaller pieces is called...,weathering,
An... is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.,element,
"When a candle burns, the wax vapor undergoes a chemical change called... ",combustion,
An electric circuit is in the 'ON' position when the circuit is...,closed,
The stage of life between childhood and adulthood is called...,adolescence,
Bile is stored in the...,gallbladder,
"When we exhale, the amount of... in the air increases compared to when we inhale. ",carbon dioxide,
A... is a representation of an electrical circuit using standard symbols.,circuit diagram,
Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the... of a plant.,leaves,
An... is a substance that produces a sour taste and turns blue litmus red.,acid,
A... is a substance that feels soapy and turns red litmus blue.,base,
The... system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.,circulatory,
The property of a metal to make a ringing sound when struck is called...,sonority,
The rusting of iron is an example of a slow... change.,chemical,
A... is used to open or close an electric circuit.,switch,
... is when partially digested food is brought back to the mouth for further chewing in animals like cows.,rumination,
The process of... is essential for plants to release energy from the food they produce.,respiration,
The SI unit of speed is... per second.,metres,
The transport of water and minerals in plants occurs through the... tissue.,xylem,
An ant bite can be neutralized by applying a weak... like baking soda solution.,base,
The transfer of heat without any movement of the medium itself is known as...,radiation,
The... of an object is its total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.,speed,
"Science is a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world we live in and to uncover the secrets of the... ",universe,
The first step in the scientific method is to... something that we find interesting or do not understand.,observe,
The method of arranging objects into groups based on common properties is called...,classification,
Materials that have a shiny surface are said to be...,lustrous,
"Materials through which objects can be seen, but not clearly, are known as... ",translucent,
Anything that occupies space and has mass is called...,matter,
The two properties possessed by all materials are mass and...,volume,
The SI unit of mass is the...,kilogram,
The... of a magnet are the two ends where the magnetic force is strongest.,poles,
A freely suspended magnet always comes to rest in the... direction.,north-south,
"Like poles of magnets... each other, while unlike poles attract each other. ",repel,
The device used to find directions based on magnetic properties is called a magnetic...,compass,
The motion of an object along a straight line is called... motion.,linear,
"When an object moves to and fro about a fixed position, its motion is called... motion. ",oscillatory,
The SI unit of length is the...,metre,
An object is said to be in motion if its position changes with respect to a... point.,reference,
1 kilometre is equal to... metres.,1000,
The variety of plants and animals found in a particular region is its...,biodiversity,
The special features that enable organisms to survive in a particular environment are called...,adaptations,
The place where an organism lives is called its...,habitat,
"Plants are grouped into herbs, shrubs, and... ",trees,
Plants with seeds having two cotyledons are called...,dicots,
The pattern of veins on a leaf is called...,venation,
Plants with fibrous roots typically have leaves with... venation.,parallel,
Animals that can live both on land and in water are called...,amphibians,
The process of converting water into water vapour is called...,evaporation,
The process of converting water vapour back into liquid water is called...,condensation,
The circulation of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere is known as the... cycle.,water,
Evaporation causes a... effect.,cooling,
"Ice, water, and water vapour are the three... of water. ",states,
The process of a solid changing into a liquid is called...,melting,
The process of a liquid changing into a solid is called...,freezing,
The amount of water vapour in the air is known as...,humidity,
The Sun is the star... to us.,closest,
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky is known as a...,constellation,
The brightest star in the night sky is...,Sirius,
The Earth is known as the... Planet because of the water on its surface.,Blue,
The movement of a planet around the Sun is called...,revolution,
The Earth's natural satellite is the...,Moon,
"The region between Mars and Jupiter where many small, rocky objects orbit the Sun is called the... belt. ",asteroid,
Our Solar System is a part of the... Galaxy.,Milky Way,
A reliable measure of the hotness or coldness of an object is its...,temperature,
A device used to measure temperature is called a...,thermometer,
The normal temperature of a healthy human body is approximately... °C.,37,
The SI unit of temperature is the...,kelvin,
Moving air is called...,wind,
The two most abundant gases in the air are... and oxygen.,nitrogen,
Resources that can be replenished naturally over time are called... resources.,renewable,
Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum are examples of... resources.,non-renewable,
... harvesting is a method of collecting and storing rainwater for later use.,Rainwater,
Soil is formed by the breaking down of... over a long period.,rocks,
Carbohydrates and fats are known as...-giving foods.,energy,
Proteins are known as...-building foods.,body,
Vitamins and minerals are also called... nutrients.,protective,
A diet that contains all necessary nutrients in the right amounts is called a... diet.,balanced,
The disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C is...,scurvy,
A deficiency of iodine in the diet can lead to a condition called...,goitre,
Dietary fibres are also known as...,roughage,
A blue-black color with... solution indicates the presence of starch in a food item.,iodine,
An oily patch on paper is a test for the presence of...,fats,
Millets are also called...-cereals due to their high nutritional value.,nutri,
The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer is known as food...,miles,
The scientific method begins with... and asking questions.,curiosity,
A guess that can be tested is a key part of the... method.,scientific,
Materials which are not attracted towards a magnet are called... materials.,non-magnetic,
A magnet made from a piece of iron is an... magnet.,artificial,
A meter is divided into 100 equal parts called...,centimetres,
An inch is equal to... cm.,2.54,
The motion of the blades of a windmill is an example of... motion.,circular,
The motion of the Earth around the Sun is an example of... motion.,periodic,
Plants with weak stems that need support to grow upwards are called...,climbers,
Plants with taproots usually have... venation in their leaves.,reticulate,
The camel's... is an adaptation to store food for survival in the desert.,hump,
The movement of a fish in water is aided by its...,fins,
Sacred... are traditionally protected forests that are rich in biodiversity.,groves,
Objects are classified based on similarities or... in their properties.,differences,
The space occupied by matter is its...,volume,
Water plays an important role in our body because it can... a large number of materials.,dissolve,
The... of a digital thermometer should be washed before and after use.,tip,
A laboratory thermometer should be held... when measuring the temperature of a liquid.,vertically,
Air contains about... % oxygen.,21,
Forests provide food and... to many wild animals.,shelter,
The burning of... fuels is a major cause of air pollution.,fossil,
A... diet helps protect our body from deficiency diseases.,balanced,
"Loss of vision, or night blindness, is a symptom of Vitamin... deficiency. ",A,
Rickets is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin...,D,
The test for proteins uses copper sulphate and... solution.,caustic soda,
Junk foods are often high in sugar and...,fats,
"A... is a large, nearly spherical object that revolves around the Sun. ",planet,
The four outermost planets are known as the giant... planets.,gaseous,
Craters on the Moon's surface are formed by the impact of...,asteroids,
Light... from cities makes it difficult to see stars clearly.,pollution,
The... of a magnet is where its attractive force is concentrated.,pole,
"When an object moves along a circular path, its motion is called... motion. ",circular,
The unit 'angula' is a traditional Indian unit of measurement based on the width of a...,finger,
Creepers are plants that... along the ground.,creep,
"An animal's habitat must provide it with food, water, air, and... ",shelter,
"Water, when it is in its solid state, is called... ",ice,
The Sun is the main source of... on Earth.,energy,
A thermometer measures the degree of... or coldness of an object.,hotness,
Nitrogen makes up about... % of the air.,70%,
Resources that are limited in quantity are called... ,non-renewable,
Scurvy causes bleeding and swollen...,gums,
The process of adding nutrients to food during processing is called...,fortification,
"The title of the textbook, '', emphasizes the importance of asking questions in science. ",Curiosity,
The scientific method involves making a guess and then... it through experiments.,testing,
An electrician trying to find a fault in a circuit is an example of applying the... method in daily life.,scientific,
Science is described as a journey to explore and... the beautiful world we live in.,understand,
"In the olden days, sailors used a... compass to find directions at sea. ",magnetic,
Iron filings stick most densely at the... of a bar magnet.,poles,
You cannot have a magnet with only a North...,pole,
A magnet can attract a paperclip through a thin sheet of...,cardboard,
The end of a magnetic compass needle that points north is often painted...,red,
"When measuring length, the number is one part and the... is the other part. ",unit,
The motion of a bouncing ball can be described as...,oscillatory,
A car moving on a curved road is not in... motion.,linear,
"To measure the length of a curved line, you can use a... ",thread,
The position of an object is described with respect to a... point.,reference,
"Trees are plants that are tall and have hard, thick,... stems. ",woody,
A rose plant is an example of a...,shrub,
The... of a leaf is the pattern of veins on it.,venation,
A plant with parallel venation in its leaves will likely have a... root system.,fibrous,
"The seeds of a chickpea have two..., making it a dicot. ",cotyledons,
The streamlined body of a fish is an adaptation for living in an... habitat.,aquatic,
"The thick, fleshy stem of a cactus is an adaptation for storing... ",water,
The 'Save Silent Valley' movement was aimed at preserving a...,forest,
An object made of glass is... because you can see clearly through it.,transparent,
An eraser is an example of a... material because it can be easily compressed.,soft,
Sand is... in water because it does not dissolve.,insoluble,
The unit 'millilitre' (mL) is used to measure...,volume,
The... state of water is invisible water vapour.,gaseous,
"When you sprinkle water on a hot pan, it quickly... ",evaporates,
Water droplets on the outside of a cold glass are formed by...,condensation,
The presence of tiny... particles in the air helps in the formation of clouds.,dust,
The... is the center of our Solar System.,Sun,
The planet Mars is called the Red Planet due to its... soil.,reddish,
Jupiter is the... planet in our Solar System.,largest,
A... is often described as an icy-rocky visitor with a long tail.,comet,
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defines the 88 official...,constellations,
The temperature of boiling water is... at higher altitudes.,lower,
A digital clinical thermometer often makes a... sound when the reading is complete.,beeping,
"Anna Mani, an Indian scientist, is known as the... Woman of India'. ",Weather,
A... farm uses the energy of the wind to generate electricity.,windmill,
The water in oceans and seas is... and not suitable for drinking.,saline,
Fixing... taps is a way to conserve water.,leaking,
Solar panels on rooftops are used to generate...,electricity,
"Soil, rocks, and minerals are considered... natural resources. ",non-renewable,
CNG stands for Compressed... Gas.,Natural,
Proteins are essential for the growth and... of the body.,repair,
A deficiency of Vitamin... can cause rickets in children.,D,
Green leafy vegetables are a good source of the mineral...,iron,
Water helps remove... from the body through sweat and urine.,waste,
"To test for protein, you need a solution of copper sulphate and... soda. ",caustic,
Eating a balanced diet helps prevent... diseases.,deficiency,
The food... is a process that takes food from the farm to our plate.,chain,
The first step of the scientific method is to ask a...,question,
A magnetic field is strongest at the magnet's...,poles,
The Earth's magnetic... pole is located near its geographic North Pole.,south,
A tailor uses a flexible... tape for taking measurements.,measuring,
The motion of a child on a slide is primarily... motion.,linear,
"A plant with a taproot system, like a carrot, is a... ",dicot,
The habitat of a lion is a...,forest,
A material that does not allow light to pass through is...,opaque,
"When a substance dissolves in a liquid, it forms a... ",solution,
Water becomes ice at its... point.,freezing,
Clouds are made of tiny... droplets.,water,
The planet Saturn is famous for its beautiful...,rings,
The normal body temperature of a human is... °F.,98.6,
"Renewable resources, like sunlight, will not... out. ",run,
Food provides the... our bodies need to function.,energy,
A person with anaemia lacks enough... in their blood.,iron,
Food... is a major problem that can be reduced by taking only as much as one can eat.,wastage,
Science helps us... the mysteries of the universe.,unravel,
A compass works because the Earth is a giant...,magnet,
The length of a person's foot is a... unit of measurement.,non-standard,
A child on a merry-go-round is in... motion.,circular,
The leaves of a neem tree show... venation.,reticulate,
Aquatic animals have adaptations like gills for breathing in...,water,
Frosted glass is an example of a... material.,translucent,
Water vapour is the... state of water.,gaseous,
The Sun is a...,star,
The Moon reflects light from the...,Sun,
A... thermometer is used to measure body temperature.,clinical,
Fossil fuels are formed over... of years.,millions,
Carbohydrates are the primary source of... for our body.,energy,
A lack of... in the diet can cause constipation.,roughage,
"To make science an adventure, one must maintain their... ",curiosity,
"A magnet always has two poles, a North and a... pole. ",South,
"In Sl units, large distances are measured in... ",kilometres,
The to-and-fro motion of a pendulum is...,oscillatory,
Plants with weak stems that spread on the ground are...,creepers,
The natural environment of an animal is its...,habitat,
Opaque materials... light from passing through them.,block,
"Solid, liquid, and gas are the three... of matter. ",states,
A planet... around a star.,revolves,
The Celsius scale is used to measure...,temperature,
"Air, water, and sunlight are... resources. ",natural,
A diet lacking essential nutrients is called an... diet.,unbalanced,
The scientific process is a... journey of discovery.,fascinating,
The magnetic compass was a crucial invention for...,navigation,
Measuring the length of a desk with handspans can give... results for different people.,different,
A car's motion can be a combination of linear and... motion.,circular,
"Plants can be classified based on the structure of their leaves, stems, and... ",roots,
Adaptations help animals to... in their environment.,survive,
Lustre refers to the... of a material.,shine,
Evaporation is faster when the temperature is...,higher,
The Pole Star is also known as...,Polaris,
The normal range for a clinical thermometer is from 35°C to... °C.,42,
Coal is a solid... fuel.,fossil,
A balanced diet is essential for good...,health,
The title 'Curiosity' for the textbook comes from the idea that this trait is central to...,science,
"When a guess in the scientific method is proven wrong, a new... is made. ",guess,
Magnets used in pencil boxes are... magnets.,artificial,
The two ends of a freely suspended bar magnet point towards the geographic... and South.,North,
A measuring tape made of... material would give inaccurate readings.,stretchable,
"When an object repeats its motion after a fixed time, it is called... motion. ",periodic,
"A tomato plant is classified as an... because of its soft, green stem. ",herb,
A fish uses its... to swim.,fins,
The property of a material to be hard or soft is determined by how easily it can be...,compressed,
Sugar is... in water.,soluble,
The conversion of a gas to a liquid is called...,condensation,
The planet Venus is sometimes called the... Star.,Evening,
The temperature at which water boils is its... point.,boiling,
Renewable resources are also known as... resources.,inexhaustible,
"Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and... ",oxygen,
Scurvy can be prevented by eating... fruits.,citrus,
The scientific method is a way of... questions about the natural world.,answering,
A magnet will attract objects made of...,iron,
SI units are also known as the... system.,metric,
The motion of a plucked guitar string is...,oscillatory,
Dicots have a... system.,taproot,
A cactus has spines instead of leaves as an... to reduce water loss.,adaptation,
"Materials can be grouped based on their state: solid, liquid, or... ",gas,
"When water freezes, it expands in... ",volume,
The planets in our solar system orbit the...,Sun,
A healthy person's temperature can... slightly throughout the day.,vary,
Wind is a... source of energy.,renewable,
Proteins are made up of smaller units called... acids.,amino,
A person with goitre has a swelling in the...,neck,
The scientific method is not a rigid set of steps but a general... for investigation.,guideline,
The Earth's... field protects it from harmful solar radiation.,magnetic,
Measurement is the process of comparing an unknown quantity with a... quantity.,known,
A falling apple exhibits... motion.,linear,
The arrangement of leaves on a stem can be used to... plants.,classify,
Biodiversity is important for the... of ecosystems.,stability,
Solubility is a... property of a substance.,physical,
Humidity affects the rate of...,evaporation,
Stars are giant balls of hot...,gas,
A doctor uses a... to listen to a patient's heartbeat.,stethoscope,
We must... our natural resources for future generations.,conserve,
A balanced diet includes a variety of... from all food groups.,foods,
The final step in a scientific investigation is to communicate the...,results,
A naturally occurring magnet is called a...,lodestone,
The height of a person is measured in metres or...,centimetres,
The hands of a clock show... motion.,circular,
A mango tree is a... plant.,dicot,
The cold desert of Ladakh is the... for the two-humped camel.,habitat,
Air is a... material because we can see through it.,transparent,
Salt can be obtained from seawater through...,evaporation,
The Fahrenheit scale is another scale for measuring...,temperature,
Forests are the... of the Earth.,lungs,
Fats provide more... per gram than carbohydrates.,energy,
A diet rich in... helps in muscle building.,protein,
The Moon has no... of its own.,light,
"The book encourages students to be like a'... 'person, always asking why. ",whys,
A magnet can lose its magnetism if it is... strongly.,hammered,
The choice of measuring tool depends on the... of the object being measured.,size,
A bee flying from flower to flower has a complex type of...,motion,
The number of... in a seed is a key feature for classifying plants.,cotyledons,
The stripes of a tiger are an adaptation for... in the forest.,camouflage,
Objects are made of various...,materials,
Water is essential for all known forms of...,life,
The gas we breathe out is primarily... dioxide.,carbon,
The... of a liquid in a thermometer rises with temperature.,level,
Human activities can have a negative impact on the...,environment,
Vitamins are required in... amounts for the body to function properly.,small,
Asking questions is the... of all scientific discovery.,beginning,
The two ends of a magnet are called...,poles,
"In ancient India, the width of a finger, or..., was used as a unit of length. ",angula,
An object can have multiple types of... at the same time.,motion,
Classifying organisms helps scientists understand their... relationships.,evolutionary,
The ability of a material to be drawn into a wire is called...,ductility,
Condensation is the opposite process of...,evaporation,
A... is a celestial body that orbits a planet.,satellite,
Body temperature is an indicator of a person's...,health,
"We must reduce, reuse, and... to conserve resources. ",recycle,
Obesity is a health problem linked to consuming too much... food.,junk,
... is a continuous adventure of learning.,science,
A magnet's North pole will... another magnet's North pole.,repel,
Standard units provide... in measurements.,consistency,
The spinning of the Earth on its axis is... motion.,rotational,
A plant's... anchor it to the ground and absorb water.,roots,
Living beings are adapted to their specific...,habitats,
The properties of a material determine its...,use,
The states of matter are determined by the arrangement and movement of its...,particles,
A... is a luminous celestial body consisting of plasma.,star,
A fever is a body temperature that is higher than...,normal,
Conservation means using resources...,wisely,
A balanced diet promotes physical and... well-being.,mental,
Scientific inquiry often involves a process of trial and...,error,
The force of magnetism can act at a...,distance,
The metric system is based on powers of...,ten,
Motion is relative to the observer's frame of...,reference,
The study of plants is called...,botany,
An ecosystem includes all the living and... components in an area.,non-living,
Choosing the right material for a job is an important... decision.,engineering,
The water cycle is driven by energy from the...,Sun,
A light year is a unit of...,distance,
A thermometer works on the principle that substances... when heated.,expand,
Natural resources are not evenly... across the globe.,distributed,
Nutrition is the study of how food affects the... of an organism.,health,
The conclusion of a scientific experiment should be based on...,evidence,
A magnet can induce... in a piece of iron.,magnetism,
Accurate measurement is crucial in science and...,engineering,
The path an object follows as it moves is called its...,trajectory,
The study of animals is called...,zoology,
The interaction between organisms and their environment is studied in...,ecology,
Recycling materials helps to conserve resources and reduce...,pollution,
The change of seasons is a result of the Earth's tilt and its... around the Sun.,revolution,
The universe is vast and mostly...,empty,
Maintaining a stable internal body temperature is called...,thermoregulation,
Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of... generations to meet their own needs.,future,
The food pyramid is a guide to eating a... diet.,healthy,
"In Grade 7, we learnt that science is always... with each answer opening new questions. ",evolving,
The cell membrane encloses the cytoplasm and the...,nucleus,
A vaccine helps our body fight certain diseases by training the... system.,immune,
A current carrying coil that behaves as a magnet is called an...,electromagnet,
The force with which the Earth pulls an object towards itself is called the... of the object.,weight,
Pressure is defined as the... per unit area.,force,
The temperature at which a liquid boils and turns into vapour is called its...,boiling point,
"When two or more substances are mixed, where each substance retains its properties, it is called a... ",mixture,
The maximum amount of solute that dissolves in a fixed quantity of the solvent is called its...,solubility,
A spherical mirror with a reflecting surface that curves inwards is called a... mirror.,concave,
"The... in the textbook symbolizes the deep, solid foundation of knowledge. ",root,
"Some microorganisms, like bacteria and Amoeba, are made of just one cell, so they are...",unicellular,
Diseases caused by pathogens are called... diseases because they can spread from person to person.,communicable,
The warming of a conductor when an electric current passes through it is known as the... effect of electric current.,heating,
The force of... always acts in a direction opposite to the direction of motion.,friction,
Air moves from a region of... air pressure to a region of low air pressure.,high,
"In solids, particles can only... about their fixed positions. ",vibrate,
Substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called...,elements,
"In a solution, the substance present in the larger amount is called the... ",solvent,
The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is... to the angle of reflection.,equal,
The Grade 8 science textbook aims to turn learners into... or young scientists.,investigators,
A plant cell has an extra outer layer called the...,cell wall,
The natural ability of our body to fight diseases is known as...,immunity,
The strength of an electromagnet increases with an increase in the number of... of the coil.,turns,
The force exerted by a charged body on another is called... force.,electrostatic,
A storm accompanied by lightning and thunder is called a...,thunderstorm,
The minimum temperature at which a solid melts to become a liquid is called its...,melting point,
A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed is called a... mixture.,non-uniform,
Ice floats on water because it is less... than liquid water.,dense,
The reflectors of car headlights are... in shape.,concave,
"In Grade 6, we discovered that science begins with... ",wonder,
The yolk of an ostrich egg is the largest known single...,cell,
Diseases that are not caused by pathogens and are linked to lifestyle are called... diseases.,non-communicable,
"In a dry cell, the... container acts as the negative terminal. ",zinc,
The force exerted by a magnet on another magnet is a... force.,non-contact,
The calmest region at the center of a cyclone is known as the...,eye,
"In gases, the interparticle attractions are... ",negligible,
A... is formed when two or more elements combine chemically in a fixed ratio.,compound,
The mass per unit volume of a substance is known as its...,density,
A convex lens is also called a... lens because it brings light rays together.,converging,
"To help you think like a scientist, the book suggests that your... at home is a wonderful place to observe and ask questions. ",kitchen,
Organisms that live in or on another living being are called...,parasites,
"The first antibiotic, ..., was discovered by Alexander Fleming. ",Penicillin,
"In a Voltaic cell, the two metal plates are called... ",electrodes,
The SI unit of force is the...,newton,
The envelope of air surrounding the Earth is called the...,atmosphere,
"When sugar dissolves in water, its particles occupy the... spaces between water particles. ",interparticle,
The individual substances that make up a mixture are called its...,components,
The amount of solute present in a fixed quantity of solution is termed as its...,concentration,
"The incident ray, the normal, and the reflected ray all lie in the same...",plane,
Scientific investigation works best when we balance careful observation with... thinking.,creative,
The part of the cell that contains other components like carbohydrates and proteins is the...,cytoplasm,
"According to Ayurveda, eating fresh, wholesome food suited to one's... (body constitution) is essential. ",prakriti,
The magnetic effect of electric current disappears when the... stops flowing.,current,
An object will... in a liquid if the gravitational force on it is more than the buoyant force.,sink,
"In hot, humid, and tropical regions like India,... are more frequent. ",storms,
Liquids do not have a fixed shape but have a fixed...,volume,
Bronze is an alloy made up of Copper and...,Tin,
The volume of an irregularly shaped solid can be measured by the method of water...,displacement,
A magnifying glass uses a... lens.,convex,
"In an experiment, it is better to change only... thing at a time. ",one,
Microorganisms that cause disease are called...,pathogens,
Regular... reduces infection by 50%.,handwashing,
The electrolyte in a dry cell is a thick moist...,paste,
The force resulting from the action of muscles is known as... force.,muscular,
High-speed winds are accompanied by a... air pressure.,reduced,
The particles of a liquid are free to...,move,
Air is a... mixture of gases.,uniform,
"Generally, the solubility of gases in water... with an increase in temperature. ",decreases,
Side-view mirrors on vehicles are... mirrors.,convex,
The Grade 7 science journey focused on how science is always...,evolving,
"Yeast, a type of fungus, helps make dough soft and fluffy by releasing... dioxide gas. ",carbon,
"A... is what we feel (like pain), while a sign is something that can be seen or measured. ",symptom,
A... is a simple device used to measure weight.,spring balance,
The pressure exerted by the air around us is known as... pressure.,atmospheric,
The movement of particles in a substance... when heat is provided.,increases,
Water is a compound made of the elements hydrogen and...,oxygen,
Ice floats on water because it is... dense than water.,less,
A concave mirror... a parallel beam of light.,converges,
A... is a condition that affects the normal working of the body or mind.,disease,
Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty developed a special bacterium that could break down... spills,oil,
The Earth's magnetic field acts as a... against harmful particles from space.,shield,
At least... objects must interact for a force to come into play.,two,
A small difference in air pressure can result in a gentle...,breeze,
"The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is not mentioned, but the process of a solid turning into a liquid is... ",melting,
Air is a gaseous... with nitrogen as the solvent.,solution,
"A... is a piece of transparent material, usually made of glass or plastic, which has curved surfaces. ",lens,
Robert Hooke published a book in 1665 called...,Micrographia,
Our body has a special system called the... system that helps fight against diseases.,immune,
An electric bell works on the... effect of electric current.,magnetic,
The SI unit of weight is the...,newton,
"Equal water column heights produce... bulges in balloons, despite their different diameters. ",equal,
The tiny units that make up a substance are called its constituent...,particles,
The components of a mixture do not react... with each other.,chemically,
The... of a substance is independent of its shape or size.,density,
The angle between the normal and the incident ray is called the angle of...,incidence,
The life of complex living organisms begins with a single cell called an...,egg,
Antibiotics work only against... infections.,bacterial,
"The movement of liquid iron in the Earth's core creates electric currents, which generate a... field. ",magnetic,
Friction arises due to the... in the two surfaces in contact.,irregularities,
A... is a metallic rod installed on buildings to provide an easy path for electric charges to the ground.,lightning conductor,
"In liquids, the interparticle attractions are slightly... than in solids. ",weaker,
The process of separating a mixture is done in science to obtain... substances.,pure,
"If the temperature is increased, a saturated solution behaves as an... solution. ",unsaturated,
The image formed by a plane mirror is of the... size as the object.,same,
A group of similar cells forms a type of...,tissue,
The first vaccine was invented by... to protect people from smallpox.,Edward Jenner,
A simple Voltaic cell can be made using two... metals as electrodes.,different,
The force applied by a liquid on an object in the upward direction is known as... force.,buoyant,
Land gets heated... than water during the day.,faster,
Gases do not have a fixed shape or...,volume,
The atoms of most elements cannot exist...,independently,
The smallest volume that a measuring cylinder can read depends on its...,capacity,
A concave lens is also known as a... lens.,diverging,
... is a bacterium that helps in fermentation of batter for making idli and dosa.,Lactobacillus,
"A... is what can be seen or measured, like a rash or high body temperature. ",sign,
A lifting electromagnet works by switching the... ON and OFF.,current,
The force of... opposes the motion of a ball rolling on the ground.,friction,
The pressure in a liquid increases with...,height,
The process of a liquid slowly turning into vapor at its surface is known as...,evaporation,
"Sugar is a chemical... consisting of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. ",compound,
The... of gases generally decreases as temperature increases.,solubility,
"A... mirror provides an enlarged view, which is why dentists use it. ",concave,
"The cell... contains other components of the cell, such as carbohydrates and proteins. ",cytoplasm,
The indiscriminate use of... has led to a decline in their effectiveness.,antibiotics,
A... cell is a device that generates electric current because of chemical reactions inside it.,battery,
The weight of an object is different on different planets because the... force varies.,gravitational,
The... of air is the reason you can feel the fragrance of an incense stick across a room.,movement,
The components of a... mixture are generally visible with the naked eye.,non-uniform,
"When reading the volume of water in a measuring cylinder, you should read the bottom of the... ",meniscus,
A convex mirror... a parallel beam of light.,diverges,
Microorganisms like fungi and bacteria act on plant waste and break it down into nutrient-rich...,manure,
"Diabetes is a common... disease, becoming more prevalent in India. ",non-communicable,
The two poles of a magnet are North and...,South,
The force with which the Earth attracts objects towards itself is also called...,gravity,
When a solid is... its particles vibrate more vigorously.,heated,
Stainless steel is an example of an... which is a uniform mixture.,alloy,
A... is a push or pull on an object.,force,
An object will float if the buoyant force is equal to the... force on it.,gravitational,
The... is a region of lowest pressure at the center of a cyclone.,eye,
All living beings are made up of...,cells,
The heating element in an electric room heater is a coil of wire with high...,resistance,
The process of dividing a chalk stick into smaller pieces is a... change.,physical,
The... of a substance decreases with an increase in temperature.,density,
The image formed by a plane mirror is... inverted.,laterally,
An electric current is constituted by the movement of...,charges,
Most of the life processes in a cell take place within the...,cytoplasm,
The force of friction is a... force.,contact,
Air is a... of gases like nitrogen and oxygen.,mixture,
The pressure exerted by a liquid does not depend on the... of the container.,diameter,
The smallest particles of an element are called...,atoms,
The SI unit of pressure is the...,pascal,
"A..., like a camera or telescope, uses lenses to work. ",device,
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known for making better... that allowed him to see tiny living things.,lenses,
Like charges... each other.,repel,
The... force of animals has been used by humans to carry out many tasks.,muscular,
"When a solid melts, the interparticle forces of attraction get... ",weakened,
"In a solution of salt and water, salt is the... ",solute,
The force exerted by Earth is called... force.,gravitational,
The image in a convex mirror is always erect and...,diminished,
Amoeba moves with the help of specialized...,structures,
"When a current-carrying wire is placed near a magnetic compass, the needle gets... ",deflected,
The movement of particles is more vigorous in... water.,hot,
A... is a uniform mixture of two or more substances.,solution,
A... is a non-contact force.,magnetic force,
A convex lens is thicker at the...,middle,
Fungi and bacteria help... waste and return nutrients to nature.,recycle,
Unlike poles of a magnet... each other.,attract,
Liquids exert pressure on the bottom and the... of a container.,sides,
The process of sugar dissolving in water involves the sugar breaking up into its... particles.,constituent,
"The warning ""Objects in mirror are closer than they appear"" is found on... mirrors. ",side-view,
A group of organs working together is an...,organ system,
The heating effect of current is used in an electric...,iron,
The strength of interparticle forces decides the... state of substances.,physical,
A solution that has reached its limit of dissolving a solute is called...,saturated,
A force can change the speed or... of a moving object.,direction,
The image in a concave mirror can be inverted or...,erect,
... is the bacterium used to make curd.,Lactobacillus,
A force is an interaction between at least... objects.,two,
Liquids and gases are classified as... because they can flow.,fluids,
An... is a substance that cannot be broken down further.,element,
The... of an object is different on different planets.,weight,
A... mirror is used in torches and headlights.,concave,
Microorganisms can be found in extreme climatic...,conditions,
The mass of an object is measured in...,kilograms,
"The air from a high-pressure region of the sea blows to a low-pressure region on land, resulting in a... ",sea breeze,
The particles of a solid are tightly...,packed,
The... of an object is the space it occupies.,volume,
An image formed by a concave mirror can be... than the object.,larger,
"When rubbing two objects together, they acquire... charges. ",opposite,
... are organisms so small they cannot be seen with the naked eye.,Microorganisms,
"When a liquid is heated, the movement of its particles becomes more... ",vigorous,
"In a solution, the components are... distributed. ",evenly,
The mass of an object... the same everywhere.,remains,
A concave lens is thicker at the...,edges,
The nucleus of a cell is covered by a thin...,membrane,
The force that brings a bicycle to a stop when you stop pedaling is...,friction,
Gases have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed...,volume,
The... of different objects is different.,weight,
A convex mirror is used for... in big stores.,surveillance,
Bacteria help in... of animal wastes like dung.,decomposing,
The force of friction depends on the... of the surfaces in contact.,nature,
Gases can be... because there is a lot of space between their particles.,compressed,
Weight is measured using a...,spring balance,
"When light passes from air to water, it changes direction, a phenomenon not detailed but related to lenses bending light, called... ",refraction,
All the organ systems together make up a complete...,organism,
"In a dry cell, the... rod acts as the positive terminal. ",carbon,
"In solids, the... spacing is minimum. ",interparticle,
The... of an object can be determined by measuring its mass and volume.,density,
The force of gravity is always an... force.,attractive,
A... lens can be used to burn paper.,convex,
The... of a cell is the basic unit of life.,cell,
The... is a contact force.,force of friction,
Liquids have a definite volume but no fixed...,shape,
The... of a spring balance is used to measure weight.,spring,
"In a concave mirror, when the object is far away, the image is... ",inverted,
Microbes help... waste and return important nutrients to nature.,recycle,
Unlike charges... each other.,attract,
The pressure in a liquid increases as the... of the column increases.,height,
The... of an object is a measure of the matter in it.,mass,
A convex mirror always forms an... image.,erect,
Different parts of the digestive system are made up of different types of...,cells,
The force exerted by a... on a magnetic material is a non-contact force.,magnet,
"When a solid is heated, the interparticle distance... ",increases,
The... of an object is the gravitational force acting on it.,weight,
A... mirror is used as a... mirror by dentists.,concave,
The human digestive system contains many... that help in digestion.,bacteria,
A... on a school bag exerts less pressure on the shoulders.,broad strap,
The particles of a gas move freely in all...,directions,
The... of an object remains the same on the Moon as on Earth.,mass,
"In a car headlight, a... mirror is used as a reflector. ",concave,
A single cell contains various... that help it perform functions.,components,
The Earth's... protects us from harmful particles from space.,magnetic field,
"In the solid state, interparticle attraction is... ",maximum,
The weight of an object on the Moon is... of its weight on Earth.,one-sixth,
The image in a... mirror is always smaller than the object.,convex,
The invention of the... opened a fascinating hidden world filled with tiny living creatures.,microscope,
An electromagnet's strength can be increased by using more...,cells,
"In a liquid, the movement of particles is restricted to a limited... ",space,
The weight of an object with a mass of 1 kg on Earth is approximately... Ν.,10,
The image seen in a... mirror can be larger than the object.,concave,
... are multicellular organisms.,Humans,
The... is a non-contact force.,gravitational force,
"When a liquid is heated, its... generally decreases. ",density,
The weight of an object is measured in...,newtons,
Light travels in a... line.,straight,
The... is the basic unit that makes up a larger piece of a substance.,constituent particle,
Like poles of magnets... each other.,repel,
The... of a substance depends on temperature.,solubility,
The force of friction is greater on... surfaces.,rough,
The inner side of a shiny spoon acts like a... mirror.,concave,
Viruses can only multiply inside a living...,cell,
The... in a dry cell is a thick paste.,electrolyte,
A... is a mixture of metals.,alloy,
The... of a liquid is measured in milliliters (mL).,volume,
The force of... allows us to walk without slipping.,friction,
A... mirror is used for security in shops.,convex,
Microorganisms can be... or harmful.,beneficial,
A force can change the... of an object.,shape,
A... is an example of a unicellular organism.,bacterium,
The... force of a liquid pushes objects upwards.,buoyant,
The... of a substance is its mass per unit volume.,density,
A... is a pure substance made of two or more elements.,compound,
The... of a cyclone is an area of low pressure.,center,
Particles of matter are continuously moving and possess kinetic energy.,TRUE,
The rate of evaporation increases with a decrease in humidity.,TRUE,
A pure substance consists of multiple types of particles.,FALSE,
Alloys are considered homogeneous mixtures because their components cannot be separated by physical methods.,TRUE,
"In a solution, the path of light is visible.",FALSE,
A suspension is a homogeneous mixture.,FALSE,
The law of conservation of mass states that mass can be created in a chemical reaction.,FALSE,
Atoms of a given element are identical in mass and chemical properties.,TRUE,
The Sl unit of momentum is kg m/s.,TRUE,
The atomic radius is measured in micrometres.,FALSE,
A molecule is the smallest particle of an element or compound that can exist independently.,TRUE,
The number of atoms constituting a molecule is known as its valency.,FALSE,
A positively charged ion is called an 'anion'.,FALSE,
Dalton's atomic theory suggested that the atom was divisible.,FALSE,
J.J. Thomson proposed that electrons are embedded in a positive sphere.,TRUE,
Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment showed that most of the space inside an atom is empty.,TRUE,
"Neutrons are present in the nucleus of all atoms, including hydrogen.",FALSE,
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the outermost orbit is 8.,TRUE,
The atomic number is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.,FALSE,
Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same mass number but different atomic numbers.,FALSE,
An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of goitre.,FALSE,
Robert Hooke discovered the nucleus in the cell in 1831.,FALSE,
All cells arise from pre-existing cells.,TRUE,
The plasma membrane is also known as a selectively permeable membrane.,TRUE,
Osmosis is the movement of water from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.,TRUE,
The cell wall in plants is mainly composed of lipids.,FALSE,
Prokaryotic cells have a well-defined nucleus with a nuclear membrane.,FALSE,
Ribosomes are the sites of protein manufacture.,TRUE,
Lysosomes are also known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell.,FALSE,
Plastids are present only in animal cells.,FALSE,
"In multi-cellular organisms, a single cell performs all basic functions.",FALSE,
The growth in plants is limited to certain regions.,TRUE,
Apical meristem is responsible for the increase in the girth of the stem or root.,FALSE,
Parenchyma tissue generally stores food.,TRUE,
Xylem and phloem are examples of simple permanent tissues.,FALSE,
Blood is a type of epithelial tissue.,FALSE,
"A neuron consists of a cell body, axon, and dendrites.",TRUE,
Displacement can be zero even if the distance covered is not zero.,TRUE,
The SI unit of speed is metre per second squared (m/s²).,FALSE,
Velocity is a scalar quantity.,FALSE,
A straight-line distance-time graph represents uniform speed.,TRUE,
The area under a velocity-time graph represents acceleration.,FALSE,
Uniform circular motion is an example of non-accelerated motion.,FALSE,
Balanced forces can change the state of rest or motion of an object.,FALSE,
Inertia is the natural tendency of an object to resist a change in its state of motion or of rest.,TRUE,
The first law of motion is also known as the law of inertia.,TRUE,
The mass of an object is a measure of its inertia.,TRUE,
Momentum is the product of an object's mass and acceleration.,FALSE,
The SI unit of force is the newton (N).,TRUE,
Action and reaction forces act on the same object.,FALSE,
The universal law of gravitation applies only to celestial bodies.,FALSE,
The value of 'g' (acceleration due to gravity) is constant everywhere on Earth's surface.,FALSE,
"An object's weight is constant everywhere, but its mass can change.",FALSE,
The force acting on an object perpendicular to the surface is called thrust.,TRUE,
Pressure is defined as thrust per unit volume.,FALSE,
The upward force exerted by a fluid on an immersed object is known as buoyant force.,TRUE,
Objects with a density greater than that of a liquid will float on that liquid.,FALSE,
"In the scientific sense, work is done when you push against a stationary wall and get exhausted.",FALSE,
"For work to be done, a force must act on an object and the object must be displaced.",TRUE,
The unit of work and energy is the joule (J).,TRUE,
Work done is always positive.,FALSE,
Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position.,FALSE,
The kinetic energy of an object increases with its speed.,TRUE,
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object by virtue of its position or configuration.,TRUE,
The law of conservation of energy states that energy can be created but not destroyed.,FALSE,
Power is defined as the rate of doing work.,TRUE,
The SI unit of power is the joule (J).,FALSE,
Acids are bitter in taste and change the colour of blue litmus to red.,FALSE,
Baking soda solution is a good remedy for acidity after overeating.,TRUE,
Litmus is a synthetic indicator.,FALSE,
A stain of curry on a white cloth turns reddish-brown when soap is scrubbed on it because soap is acidic in nature.,FALSE,
"When litmus solution is neutral, its colour is purple.",TRUE,
Olfactory indicators are substances whose colour changes in acidic or basic media.,FALSE,
"When an acid reacts with a metal, it produces a salt and hydrogen gas.",TRUE,
The reaction between an acid and a base to give a salt and water is known as a neutralisation reaction.,TRUE,
Metallic oxides are generally acidic in nature.,FALSE,
Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.,TRUE,
All compounds containing hydrogen are acidic.,FALSE,
Dry HCI gas will turn dry blue litmus paper red.,FALSE,
The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is a highly endothermic process.,FALSE,
"On the pH scale, a value of 7 represents a very acidic solution.",FALSE,
The strength of an acid depends on the number of H+ ions produced.,TRUE,
Our body works within a narrow pH range of 7.0 to 7.8.,TRUE,
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is higher than 7.,FALSE,
Stinging hair of nettle leaves injects methanoic acid.,TRUE,
Salts of a strong acid and a strong base are neutral with a pH value of 7.,TRUE,
The chlor-alkali process is used to produce sodium chloride.,FALSE,
Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime.,TRUE,
The chemical name for baking soda is sodium carbonate.,FALSE,
Washing soda is obtained by the recrystallisation of sodium hydrogencarbonate.,FALSE,
Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO₄.2H₂O).,FALSE,
"In asexual reproduction, a single individual creates a new generation.",TRUE,
Regeneration is the same as reproduction.,FALSE,
"In budding, a new individual develops from an outgrowth on the parent body.",TRUE,
Spirogyra reproduces by spore formation.,FALSE,
The anther is the female reproductive part of a flower.,FALSE,
Self-pollination is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another.,FALSE,
The fusion of germ cells is called pollination.,FALSE,
The ovary of a flower ripens to form a seed.,FALSE,
"In humans, sperm formation requires a temperature lower than the normal body temperature.",TRUE,
The uterus opens into the vagina through the cervix.,TRUE,
The embryo gets nutrition from the mother's blood through a special tissue called the placenta.,TRUE,
Menstruation occurs if the egg is fertilized.,FALSE,
"In tissue culture, new plants are grown from seeds in an artificial medium.",FALSE,
Vegetative propagation results in plants that are genetically different from the parent plant.,FALSE,
The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.,TRUE,
An image formed by a plane mirror is always real and inverted.,FALSE,
A spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards is called a convex mirror.,FALSE,
The principal focus of a spherical mirror lies midway between the pole and centre of curvature.,TRUE,
"A concave mirror always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image.",FALSE,
Convex mirrors are commonly used as shaving mirrors.,FALSE,
The power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length.,TRUE,
The Sl unit of power of a lens is 'dioptre'.,TRUE,
A concave lens is also known as a converging lens.,FALSE,
"For a convex lens, when an object is placed at 2F, the image is formed at 2F, is of the same size, and is real and inverted.",TRUE,
Light travels fastest in glass compared to vacuum or air.,FALSE,
"The refractive index is constant for any pair of media, regardless of the colour of light.",FALSE,
A ray of light traveling from a rarer medium to a denser medium bends away from the normal.,FALSE,
Refraction of light is due to the change in the speed of light as it enters from one transparent medium to another.,TRUE,
A lens has only one principal focus.,FALSE,
The human eye forms a real and erect image on the retina.,FALSE,
The ability of the eye lens to adjust its focal length is called accommodation.,TRUE,
The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about 25 cm.,TRUE,
Myopia (near-sightedness) is corrected using a convex lens.,FALSE,
Hypermetropia (far-sightedness) occurs when the image of a nearby object is formed in front of the retina.,FALSE,
The splitting of white light into its component colours is called dispersion.,TRUE,
"In the spectrum of white light, red light bends the most, and violet light bends the least.",FALSE,
The twinkling of stars is due to the scattering of starlight by dust particles.,FALSE,
The sky appears blue because the fine particles in the air scatter the blue colour more strongly than red.,TRUE,
A rainbow is a natural spectrum appearing in the sky after a rain shower.,TRUE,
Metals are generally brittle and cannot be drawn into wires.,FALSE,
Metallic lustre is the property of metals having a shining surface in their pure state.,TRUE,
Gold and silver are the most malleable metals.,TRUE,
Lead and mercury are the best conductors of heat.,FALSE,
All metals exist as solids at room temperature.,FALSE,
Gallium and caesium have very high melting points.,FALSE,
lodine is a lustrous non-metal.,TRUE,
"Graphite, an allotrope of carbon, is a good conductor of electricity.",TRUE,
Most non-metals produce basic oxides when dissolved in water.,FALSE,
Amphoteric oxides are metal oxides that show only acidic behaviour.,FALSE,
Anodising is a process of forming a thick oxide layer on aluminium.,TRUE,
Potassium and sodium are kept immersed in water to prevent accidental fires.,FALSE,
Magnesium reacts violently with cold water.,FALSE,
Hydrogen gas is evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.,FALSE,
The reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in the order of their increasing activities.,FALSE,
Ionic compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between a metal and a non-metal.,FALSE,
Ionic compounds in the solid state are good conductors of electricity.,FALSE,
Roasting is the process of heating sulphide ores strongly in the presence of excess air to convert them into oxides.,TRUE,
Calcination is the process of heating carbonate ores strongly in the presence of excess air.,FALSE,
"An alloy is a heterogeneous mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal.",FALSE,
Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by coating them with a thin layer of tin.,FALSE,
"Carbon has a valency of four, meaning it is tetravalent.",TRUE,
Saturated hydrocarbons contain double or triple bonds between their carbon atoms.,FALSE,
"The property of carbon to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, giving rise to large molecules, is called catenation.",TRUE,
Compounds with identical molecular formulas but different structures are called structural isomers.,TRUE,
Saturated hydrocarbons are generally more reactive than unsaturated hydrocarbons.,FALSE,
The functional group of an alcohol is -CHO.,FALSE,
A homologous series is a series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties.,TRUE,
"Unsaturated carbon compounds give a clean, blue flame on combustion.",FALSE,
The conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is a reduction reaction.,FALSE,
The reaction used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils is a substitution reaction.,FALSE,
Ethanoic acid is commonly called acetic acid.,TRUE,
The reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester is known as saponification.,FALSE,
Soaps are sodium or potassium salts of long-chain carboxylic acids.,TRUE,
Detergents are effective in both hard and soft water.,TRUE,
"In a soap micelle, the hydrophobic tails are on the surface of the cluster, interacting with water.",FALSE,
Mendel used garden peas for his inheritance experiments.,TRUE,
A trait that is expressed in the F1 generation is called a recessive trait.,FALSE,
The gene is a section of DNA that provides information for one protein.,TRUE,
"In humans, all 23 pairs of chromosomes are perfectly matched pairs.",FALSE,
The sex of a child is determined by the genes inherited from the mother.,FALSE,
"In asexual reproduction, variations are generated due to small inaccuracies in DNA copying.",TRUE,
"Sexual reproduction involves combining DNA from two different individuals, which generates greater diversity.",TRUE,
"For unicellular organisms, cell division or fission leads to the creation of new individuals.",TRUE,
Viruses are considered living because they show molecular movement even when outside a host cell.,FALSE,
Life processes are the maintenance functions of living organisms that must go on even when they are not doing anything particular.,TRUE,
The process of acquiring oxygen from outside the body for the break-down of food sources is called nutrition.,FALSE,
"In multi-cellular organisms, simple diffusion is sufficient to meet the requirements of all the cells.",FALSE,
Autotrophs fulfill their carbon and energy requirements through photosynthesis.,TRUE,
"In plants, carbohydrates that are not used immediately are stored as glycogen.",FALSE,
"The green dots in plant cells are organelles called chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll.",TRUE,
The opening and closing of the stomatal pore is a function of the guard cells.,TRUE,
Nitrogen is taken up by plants from the atmosphere in its gaseous form.,FALSE,
"In Amoeba, food is taken in at a specific spot on the cell surface.",FALSE,
Saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase that breaks down proteins.,FALSE,
The inner lining of the stomach is protected from hydrochloric acid by mucus.,TRUE,
"The small intestine is the site for the complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.",TRUE,
Herbivores have shorter small intestines compared to carnivores.,FALSE,
"Bile juice, secreted by the pancreas, helps in making the food alkaline.",FALSE,
The breakdown of glucose into pyruvate occurs in the mitochondria.,FALSE,
Anaerobic respiration is the breakdown of pyruvate in the presence of oxygen.,FALSE,
"In human beings, the respiratory pigment is haemoglobin.",TRUE,
The heart has different chambers to allow oxygen-rich blood to mix with carbon dioxide-rich blood.,FALSE,
Arteries are the vessels that carry blood towards the heart.,FALSE,
Translocation is the transport of water and minerals in plants.,FALSE,
The loss of water in the form of vapour from the aerial parts of the plant is known as transpiration.,TRUE,
The basic filtration unit in the kidneys is called the neuron.,FALSE,
Urine is stored in the kidneys until it is released.,FALSE,
Plants get rid of gaseous waste products through transpiration.,FALSE,
The nervous system and hormones are responsible for control and coordination in our bodies.,TRUE,
The gap between two neurons is called a synapse.,TRUE,
The hind-brain is the main thinking part of the brain.,FALSE,
Reflex arcs are formed in the brain.,FALSE,
Involuntary actions like blood pressure and salivation are controlled by the medulla in the hind-brain.,TRUE,
Plant cells change shape by changing the amount of water in them.,TRUE,
The movement of a shoot towards light is an example of geotropism.,FALSE,
Auxin is a plant hormone that inhibits growth.,FALSE,
Adrenaline is secreted from the pituitary gland.,FALSE,
"Thyroxin hormone regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body.",TRUE,
Insulin is a hormone that helps in regulating blood sugar levels.,TRUE,
Growth hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland.,FALSE,
Changes associated with puberty are because of the secretion of testosterone in females and oestrogen in males.,FALSE,
The timing and amount of hormone released are regulated by feedback mechanisms.,TRUE,
A chemical reaction involves only the breaking of bonds between atoms.,FALSE,
A reaction in which a single product is formed from two or more reactants is known as a decomposition reaction.,FALSE,
Reactions in which heat is released along with the formation of products are called endothermic reactions.,FALSE,
Respiration is an endothermic process.,FALSE,
Thermal decomposition is a decomposition reaction carried out by using light energy.,FALSE,
"In a displacement reaction, a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution.",TRUE,
Reactions in which there is an exchange of ions between the reactants are called double displacement reactions.,TRUE,
Oxidation is the loss of oxygen or gain of hydrogen.,FALSE,
Corrosion of iron is commonly known as rusting.,TRUE,
"When fats and oils are reduced, they become rancid.",FALSE,
Conduction is the process of heat transfer from a colder part of an object to a hotter part.,FALSE,
"In the process of conduction, particles of the substance move from their positions to transfer heat.",FALSE,
Materials like metals that allow heat to pass through them easily are called good conductors of heat.,TRUE,
Glass and wood are good conductors of heat.,FALSE,
"In solids, heat transfer takes place mainly through the process of convection.",FALSE,
Air is a good conductor of heat.,FALSE,
Hollow bricks help keep houses warm in winters because the trapped air is a poor conductor of heat.,TRUE,
"When air is heated, it contracts and becomes heavier.",FALSE,
Convection is the process of heat transfer involving the actual movement of particles.,TRUE,
"During the day, land heats up slower than water.",FALSE,
Sea breeze is the movement of cooler air from the sea to the land during the day.,TRUE,
"At night, the land cools down faster than the water in the sea.",TRUE,
Heat transfer by radiation requires a medium to travel.,FALSE,
Light-coloured clothes reflect most of the heat that falls on them.,TRUE,
Dark-coloured clothes are comfortable in winters because they reflect more heat.,FALSE,
The continuous movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back is called the water cycle.,TRUE,
The process of surface water seeping through soil and rocks is called infiltration.,TRUE,
Aquifers are underground layers of rock that are completely dry.,FALSE,
Water seeps fastest through clay.,FALSE,
Ice stupas in Ladakh are an innovative way to conserve water.,TRUE,
Malleability is the property by which materials can be drawn into wires.,FALSE,
Gold and silver are the most malleable metals.,TRUE,
A lump of sulfur is malleable because it can be beaten into a flat shape.,FALSE,
Ductility is a property mainly possessed by non-metals.,FALSE,
Sonority is the property of metals that enables them to produce a ringing sound.,TRUE,
Wood is a good conductor of heat.,FALSE,
Materials that allow electricity to flow through them easily are called poor conductors.,FALSE,
The brown deposit formed on iron objects when left in the open is called rust.,TRUE,
Rusting occurs when iron comes into contact with dry air only.,FALSE,
Oxides of metals are generally acidic in nature.,FALSE,
Phosphorus is stored in water because it catches fire when exposed to atmospheric air.,TRUE,
"Non-metals are generally lustrous, malleable, and ductile.",FALSE,
Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.,TRUE,
Chlorine is a metal used in water purification.,FALSE,
A physical change is one in which a new substance is formed.,FALSE,
The burning of a candle involves only a chemical change.,FALSE,
Rusting of iron is a physical change.,FALSE,
Combustion is a chemical reaction in which a substance reacts with oxygen and produces heat and/or light.,TRUE,
The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its ignition temperature.,TRUE,
"For combustion to occur, only a combustible substance (fuel) is required.",FALSE,
Weathering of rocks involves only physical changes.,FALSE,
The process of rock pebbles and sediments being moved from one location to another by wind and water is called erosion.,TRUE,
Changes like melting ice are irreversible.,FALSE,
Decomposition of food is always an undesirable change.,FALSE,
"In an electric cell, the metal cap is the negative terminal.",FALSE,
A combination of two or more cells is called a battery.,TRUE,
"In an incandescent lamp, the thin glowing wire is called the filament.",TRUE,
An LED will glow regardless of how its terminals are connected to a battery.,FALSE,
A switch is a device that breaks or completes an electrical circuit.,TRUE,
"In a circuit diagram, the direction of current is shown from the negative to the positive terminal of the cell.",FALSE,
Materials through which electric current cannot pass are called conductors.,FALSE,
The human body is an insulator of electricity.,FALSE,
Copper is used for making electrical wires because it is a good electrical conductor.,TRUE,
Rubber and plastics are used to cover wires to protect people from electric shocks because they are good conductors.,FALSE,
Adolescence typically occurs between the ages of 10-19.,TRUE,
The growth of the voice box in adolescent boys is called the Adam's apple.,TRUE,
"The timing, nature, and extent of adolescent changes are the same for every individual.",FALSE,
Puberty is the stage where an adolescent's body develops to become capable of reproduction.,TRUE,
The onset of the menstrual cycle is an important sign of good reproductive health in adolescent girls.,TRUE,
Myths and taboos surrounding menstruation have a strong scientific basis.,FALSE,
"During adolescence, a nutritious diet is of utmost importance.",TRUE,
Changes that take place during adolescence are primarily controlled by hormones.,TRUE,
It is safe for adolescents to try harmful substances like tobacco and drugs 'just one time'.,FALSE,
Cyberbullying involves using digital devices to harass others.,TRUE,
The breaking down of complex food components into simpler forms is called digestion.,TRUE,
Digestion in humans begins in the stomach.,FALSE,
Saliva contains a digestive juice that helps break down proteins into sugar.,FALSE,
The movement of food down the food pipe occurs through a wave-like motion called peristalsis.,TRUE,
"In the stomach, mucus protects the stomach lining from acid.",TRUE,
The small intestine is the shortest part of the alimentary canal.,FALSE,
"Bile, secreted by the pancreas, helps in the digestion of fats.",FALSE,
The large intestine's primary function is to absorb nutrients from digested food.,FALSE,
Animals that bring back partially digested food to the mouth for chewing are called ruminants.,TRUE,
Breathing and respiration are the same process.,FALSE,
The exchange of gases in human lungs occurs in balloon-like sacs called alveoli.,TRUE,
"During inhalation, the diaphragm moves upwards.",FALSE,
Exhaled air contains more oxygen than inhaled air.,FALSE,
Fish breathe through lungs.,FALSE,
Earthworms use their moist skin for the exchange of gases.,TRUE,
The time taken by a pendulum to complete one oscillation is called its frequency.,FALSE,
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on the mass of its bob.,FALSE,
The SI unit of time is the hour (h).,FALSE,
An object in uniform linear motion covers unequal distances in equal intervals of time.,FALSE,
A speedometer is an instrument that measures the distance travelled by a vehicle.,FALSE,
The average speed is calculated by dividing the total time taken by the total distance covered.,FALSE,
"When an object moves along a straight line, its motion is called linear motion.",TRUE,
A car moving in city traffic is an example of uniform motion.,FALSE,
Early timekeeping devices like sundials and water clocks were as accurate as modern atomic clocks.,FALSE,
Pendulum clocks were invented by Galileo Galilei.,FALSE,
Sunlight and water are not necessary for a plant's growth.,FALSE,
Plants store food in the form of glucose.,FALSE,
The green pigment in leaves that helps capture sunlight is called chlorophyll.,TRUE,
The iodine test is used to check for the presence of protein in leaves.,FALSE,
Photosynthesis can occur in the dark.,FALSE,
Leaves are also called the 'food factories' of plants.,TRUE,
Oxygen is essential for plants to prepare starch.,FALSE,
"Photosynthesis is the process by which plants prepare food using sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll.",TRUE,
Oxygen is a raw material for photosynthesis.,FALSE,
Tiny pores on the surface of leaves that help in gas exchange are called stomata.,TRUE,
The xylem in a plant transports food from the leaves to other parts.,FALSE,
Plants respire and release carbon dioxide.,TRUE,
Respiration in plants only occurs in the leaves.,FALSE,
The word equation for photosynthesis is Carbon dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen.,TRUE,
The word equation for respiration is Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy.,TRUE,
Plants do not respire; they only perform photosynthesis.,FALSE,
Phloem transports water and minerals from the roots.,FALSE,
"In an experiment, caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is used to absorb oxygen from the air.",FALSE,
Destarching a plant means adding extra starch to its leaves.,FALSE,
Substances that turn blue litmus paper to red are basic in nature.,FALSE,
Litmus is a natural indicator obtained from lichens.,TRUE,
Substances that are neither acidic nor basic are called neutral.,TRUE,
Substances that taste sour tend to contain bases.,FALSE,
Basic substances are generally slippery to touch.,TRUE,
The reaction between an acid and a base is called a neutralisation reaction.,TRUE,
"In a neutralisation reaction, an acid and water are formed.",FALSE,
"When an ant bites, it injects a basic liquid into the skin.",FALSE,
"To treat acidic soil, farmers should add more chemical fertilizers.",FALSE,
Turmeric paper turns red in acidic solutions.,FALSE,
Red rose extract gives a green colour in acidic solutions.,FALSE,
Olfactory indicators are substances whose colours change in acidic or basic mediums.,FALSE,
Vinegar contains citric acid.,FALSE,
Tap water is always acidic in nature.,FALSE,
"When lime water turns milky, it indicates the presence of oxygen.",FALSE,
Conduction is the primary mode of heat transfer in liquids and gases.,FALSE,
Using two thin blankets is warmer than one thick blanket because the trapped air between them acts as an insulator.,TRUE,
Infiltration is fastest in clay soil.,FALSE,
Metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.,FALSE,
The property of metals to be beaten into thin sheets is called ductility.,FALSE,
An element is a substance that can be broken down into simpler substances.,FALSE,
Physical changes are always irreversible.,FALSE,
Oxygen is necessary for combustion.,TRUE,
A battery can consist of a single electric cell.,TRUE,
The two terminals of a lamp are connected to the same terminal of an electric cell to make it glow.,FALSE,
Menstruation is an unnatural process and a sign of poor health.,FALSE,
The stomach's main role in digestion is to absorb water from undigested food.,FALSE,
The time period of a pendulum increases as its length decreases.,FALSE,
A car moving at a constant speed of 60 km/h on a straight highway is in non-uniform motion.,FALSE,
Chlorophyll is not essential for photosynthesis.,FALSE,
The process of respiration releases oxygen.,FALSE,
A neutralisation reaction produces heat.,TRUE,
A solar eclipse happens when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.,FALSE,
Sea breeze occurs at night.,FALSE,
Land breeze occurs during the day.,FALSE,
Heat from the sun reaches Earth primarily through conduction.,FALSE,
Groundwater is an unlimited resource and cannot be depleted.,FALSE,
All metals are solid at room temperature.,FALSE,
Sodium and potassium are very hard metals.,FALSE,
Corrosion is the gradual improvement of metal surfaces.,FALSE,
The burning of a magnesium ribbon is a physical change.,FALSE,
A 'fused' incandescent lamp does not glow because its filament is broken.,TRUE,
The menstrual cycle generally recurs every 10-15 days.,FALSE,
The small intestine receives digestive secretions from the liver and pancreas.,TRUE,
The Sl unit of speed is kilometre/hour (km/h).,FALSE,
Plants take in oxygen from the air for photosynthesis.,FALSE,
The process of respiration occurs only during the night in plants.,FALSE,
Acids taste bitter and bases taste sour.,FALSE,
"When factory waste is acidic, it should be treated with basic substances before release into a lake.",TRUE,
A day was historically defined by the phases of the moon.,FALSE,
A simple pendulum with a longer string will have a shorter time period.,FALSE,
The pancreas secretes bile.,FALSE,
"When we breathe in, our ribs move down and inwards.",FALSE,
A circuit with the switch in the 'OFF' position is called a closed circuit.,FALSE,
Silver and gold are poor electrical conductors.,FALSE,
The changes during adolescence are only physical.,FALSE,
Heat transfer by convection can occur in solids.,FALSE,
Transpiration is the process where water evaporates from the surface of oceans.,FALSE,
All non-metals are gases at room temperature.,FALSE,
A chemical change is always reversible.,FALSE,
The unit of time 'ghati' used in ancient India was equal to 60 minutes.,FALSE,
"During photosynthesis, light energy is converted into chemical energy.",TRUE,
Litmus paper is a synthetic indicator.,FALSE,
Neutral substances turn red litmus blue.,FALSE,
The process of respiration in animals uses carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.,FALSE,
The heart is part of the respiratory system.,FALSE,
"When you exhale on a cold day, the fog you see is primarily carbon dioxide.",FALSE,
A water clock measures time based on the rate of sand flow.,FALSE,
The filament of a 'fused' bulb is intact and complete.,FALSE,
Acne is caused by a decrease in oily secretions from the skin during adolescence.,FALSE,
The large intestine is longer than the small intestine.,FALSE,
The unit 'millisecond' is one-thousandth of a second.,TRUE,
The process of starch breaking down into sugar in the mouth is an example of mechanical digestion.,FALSE,
All living organisms require food for growth and development.,TRUE,
The main function of stomata is to absorb water from the soil.,FALSE,
The product of a neutralisation reaction is always acidic.,FALSE,
"During land breeze, cooler air moves from the land towards the sea.",TRUE,
Metals are brittle.,FALSE,
All changes in our surroundings are reversible.,FALSE,
"A simple electric circuit requires a source, a load, a switch, and insulators.",FALSE,
Menstruation stops naturally around the age of 20-25 in women.,FALSE,
The stomach of a cow is similar to a human stomach.,FALSE,
The time period of a pendulum is the number of oscillations it completes in one second.,FALSE,
Carbon dioxide is necessary for respiration in plants.,FALSE,
A solution with a sour taste will likely turn red litmus paper blue.,FALSE,
Heat can be transferred through a vacuum by convection.,FALSE,
The process of water vapour turning into clouds is called evaporation.,FALSE,
All non-metals are poor conductors of electricity.,TRUE,
A chemical change always results in a change of state.,FALSE,
The positive and negative terminals of a battery are interchangeable.,FALSE,
The circulatory system is responsible for breathing.,FALSE,
The speed of an object is the total distance it covers in a specific direction.,FALSE,
"In the iodine test, a blue-black colour indicates the absence of starch.",FALSE,
A mixture of an acid and a base is always neutral.,FALSE,
Air trapped between two layers of clothing keeps us cool in winter.,FALSE,
The property of metals that makes them suitable for making bells is sonority.,TRUE,
Erosion is a chemical change.,FALSE,
An electric current is the flow of energy.,FALSE,
The menstrual cycle is a sign of illness.,FALSE,
Digestion is completed in the large intestine.,FALSE,
"The time period of all simple pendulums is the same, regardless of their length.",FALSE,
Plants release carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.,FALSE,
Baking soda is acidic in nature.,FALSE,
A land breeze is the movement of warm air from the sea to the land.,FALSE,
All materials that are lustrous are non-metals.,FALSE,
Burning wood is a reversible physical change.,FALSE,
The filament in an LED lamp gets hot and glows to produce light.,FALSE,
"During puberty, only external, visible changes occur in the body.",FALSE,
The primary function of the stomach is to produce bile.,FALSE,
Speed and time are directly proportional when distance is constant.,FALSE,
All green parts of a plant can perform photosynthesis.,TRUE,
A neutralisation reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings.,FALSE,
Metals are poor conductors of electricity.,FALSE,
The process of making curd from milk is a physical change.,FALSE,
A battery always consists of four cells.,FALSE,
All animals breathe through lungs.,FALSE,
The unit of distance is metre/second.,FALSE,
"The product of photosynthesis is starch, which is a protein.",FALSE,
A solution that feels soapy to the touch is likely acidic.,FALSE,
Heat always flows from a colder object to a hotter object.,FALSE,
Rusting of iron can be prevented by painting or oiling.,TRUE,
The motion of a sprinter in a 100m race is an example of uniform motion.,FALSE,
Respiration is the process of taking in air.,FALSE,
All substances are either acidic or basic.,FALSE,
Sea breeze helps to cool the land during the day.,TRUE,
Iron is more malleable than sulfur.,TRUE,
Digestion of food is a physical change.,FALSE,
An odometer measures the speed of a vehicle.,FALSE,
Oxygen is required for plant respiration.,TRUE,
"In a neutralisation reaction, a base is formed.",FALSE,
Cooking utensils are generally made of good insulators of heat.,FALSE,
The SI unit of time is minute (min).,FALSE,
Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky.,TRUE,
"All life processes, such as nutrition and respiration, are physical changes.",FALSE,
A person whose clothes catch fire should be wrapped in a synthetic blanket.,FALSE,
The time period of a simple pendulum of a given length is constant at any given location.,TRUE,
Plants absorb carbon dioxide through their roots.,FALSE,
The main function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen.,TRUE,
A solar panel converts electrical energy into light energy.,FALSE,
Physical isolation of menstruating girls is based on strong scientific evidence.,FALSE,
The food pipe is also known as the oesophagus.,TRUE,
A simple pendulum completes one oscillation when it moves from its mean position to one extreme and back to the mean position.,FALSE,
The transport of food in plants occurs through the xylem.,FALSE,
Lemon juice will turn red litmus paper blue.,FALSE,
Heat from a fireplace warms a person sitting nearby mainly through conduction.,FALSE,
The property of a material to be drawn into wires is malleability.,FALSE,
Burning of paper is a physical change because the paper just changes form.,FALSE,
"In a torchlight, the positive terminal of one cell is connected to the positive terminal of the next cell.",FALSE,
The Adam's apple is more prominent in adolescent girls than boys.,FALSE,
Ruminants have a specialized digestive system to digest cellulose found in grass.,TRUE,
The speed of an object is always constant.,FALSE,
Photosynthesis produces carbohydrates and releases carbon dioxide.,FALSE,
Turmeric acts as an indicator by turning red in the presence of an acid.,FALSE,
"When you breathe out, the diaphragm moves downwards.",FALSE,
Glass is a good conductor of electricity.,FALSE,
Hormones have no role in the changes that occur during adolescence.,FALSE,
The human digestive system ends at the small intestine.,FALSE,
The time period of a simple pendulum is affected by the size of its swing.,FALSE,
The primary purpose of respiration is to produce oxygen.,FALSE,
"When acidic soil is treated, a basic substance like lime is added.",TRUE,
Convection currents are responsible for the formation of land and sea breezes.,TRUE,
A paper clip can be used to make a simple electric switch.,TRUE,
"In a neutralisation reaction, the resulting solution is always hot.",TRUE,
The process of water seeping into the ground is called precipitation.,FALSE,
All metals react vigorously with water.,FALSE,
Tearing paper into pieces is a chemical change.,FALSE,
An LED is a type of incandescent lamp.,FALSE,
Peer pressure is never a factor in an adolescent starting to use harmful substances.,FALSE,
Birds digest food with the help of teeth.,FALSE,
A sundial works accurately at night.,FALSE,
Chlorophyll gives leaves their red or brown colour.,FALSE,
The acid in our stomach helps to digest carbohydrates.,FALSE,
The process of heat transfer through a metal strip from a hot end to a cold end is radiation.,FALSE,
An element can be broken down into simpler substances like metals and non-metals.,FALSE,
"When vinegar is mixed with baking soda, oxygen gas is produced.",FALSE,
The positive terminal of an LED is usually indicated by a shorter wire.,FALSE,
Substance abuse means using substances for their health benefits.,FALSE,
"In humans, the food is completely digested in the stomach.",FALSE,
The motion of the moon around the earth is an example of linear motion.,FALSE,
Respiration in plants produces energy for their growth.,TRUE,
It is safe to taste any unknown substance to check if it is acidic or basic.,FALSE,
"Science is a way of thinking, observing, and doing things to understand the world.",TRUE,
Curiosity is not an important element in the scientific process.,FALSE,
The scientific method is a step-by-step process that helps find answers to questions.,TRUE,
Scientists are the only people who use the scientific method.,FALSE,
Science is rarely done alone; it often involves teamwork.,TRUE,
The Earth is the only planet known to support life.,TRUE,
A freely suspended magnet comes to rest along the east-west direction.,FALSE,
Like poles of two magnets attract each other.,FALSE,
Unlike poles of two magnets repel each other.,FALSE,
A single magnetic pole can exist on its own.,FALSE,
Materials that are attracted to a magnet are called non-magnetic materials.,FALSE,
"Iron, nickel, and cobalt are examples of magnetic materials.",TRUE,
The magnetic effect can act through non-magnetic materials.,TRUE,
Repulsion is the surest test for identifying a magnet.,TRUE,
A magnetic compass uses a freely rotating magnetic needle to indicate direction.,TRUE,
"Magnets lose their properties if they are heated, hammered, or dropped.",TRUE,
The SI unit of length is the centimetre.,FALSE,
1 kilometre is equal to 100 metres.,FALSE,
1 metre is equal to 100 centimetres.,TRUE,
1 centimetre is equal to 10 millimetres.,TRUE,
An object is in motion if its position changes with respect to a reference point over time.,TRUE,
A reference point is not necessary to describe motion.,FALSE,
Motion along a straight line is called circular motion.,FALSE,
The motion of a swing is an example of oscillatory motion.,TRUE,
Circular and oscillatory motions are periodic in nature.,TRUE,
A flexible measuring tape is suitable for measuring the girth of a tree.,TRUE,
"When measuring with a broken scale, you should start from any mark and subtract that mark's reading from the final reading.",TRUE,
The variety of plants and animals in a region is known as its biodiversity.,TRUE,
Plants and animals are not dependent on each other.,FALSE,
"Plants are grouped into herbs, shrubs, and trees based on their height and stem type.",TRUE,
Leaves with a net-like pattern of veins have reticulate venation.,TRUE,
Plants with fibrous roots generally have reticulate venation.,FALSE,
Dicot plants have seeds with two cotyledons.,TRUE,
The place where plants and animals live is called their adaptation.,FALSE,
Adaptations are special features that enable organisms to survive in their habitat.,TRUE,
Terrestrial habitats are habitats on land.,TRUE,
"Aquatic habitats include ponds, lakes, rivers, and oceans.",TRUE,
The 'Chipko movement' was an effort to protect trees from being cut down.,TRUE,
Damage to habitats does not affect biodiversity.,FALSE,
A material is any substance used to create an object.,TRUE,
An object can only be made from one type of material.,FALSE,
Classification is the method of arranging objects into groups based on common properties.,TRUE,
Materials with a shiny surface are said to have a lustrous appearance.,TRUE,
Hard materials can be easily compressed or scratched.,FALSE,
Materials through which things can be seen clearly are called opaque.,FALSE,
Wood and cardboard are examples of translucent materials.,FALSE,
Materials that dissolve in water are called insoluble.,FALSE,
Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.,TRUE,
The SI unit for mass is the gram.,FALSE,
Mass and volume are properties possessed by all materials.,TRUE,
Ancient Indian systems like Ayurveda had methods for classifying matter based on properties.,TRUE,
The process of converting water into water vapour is called condensation.,FALSE,
Water vapour is visible to the naked eye.,FALSE,
Condensation is the conversion of water vapour into its liquid state.,TRUE,
"Water evaporates faster on a hot, windy day.",TRUE,
Evaporation causes a warming effect.,FALSE,
Humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air.,TRUE,
"Water exists in three states: solid, liquid, and gas.",TRUE,
Ice (solid water) takes the shape of the container it is in.,FALSE,
The circulation of water between the Earth's surface and atmosphere is called the water cycle.,TRUE,
Water vapour is lighter than air.,TRUE,
Melting is the process of converting a liquid into a solid.,FALSE,
Freezing is the process of converting a liquid into a solid.,TRUE,
The Sun is a planet.,FALSE,
Stars shine with their own light.,TRUE,
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern is called a galaxy.,FALSE,
The Pole Star appears stationary in the North direction.,TRUE,
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.,TRUE,
All constellations are visible from all places on Earth throughout the year.,FALSE,
Light pollution makes it easier to see stars in the night sky.,FALSE,
"A planet is a large, nearly spherical object that revolves around the Sun.",TRUE,
The Earth is also known as the Red Planet.,FALSE,
Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil is reddish in colour.,TRUE,
Venus is often called the Morning Star or Evening Star.,TRUE,
"All planets in the solar system have solid, rocky surfaces.",FALSE,
The movement of an object around the Sun is called rotation.,FALSE,
The Moon is the Earth's natural satellite.,TRUE,
There is a thick atmosphere on the Moon.,FALSE,
The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.,TRUE,
"Comets are made of dust, gases, rocks, and ice.",TRUE,
Our Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy.,TRUE,
Pluto is currently classified as one of the eight planets in our Solar System.,FALSE,
The Sun is the main source of energy on Earth.,TRUE,
A reliable measure of the hotness or coldness of a body is its temperature.,TRUE,
Our sense of touch is always a reliable way to judge temperature.,FALSE,
A clinical thermometer is used to measure the temperature of boiling water.,FALSE,
The normal temperature of a healthy human body is exactly 37.0°C for everyone.,FALSE,
The SI unit of temperature is degree Celsius.,FALSE,
A laboratory thermometer should be held tilted while taking a reading.,FALSE,
The temperature reading of a laboratory thermometer should be taken after removing it from the substance.,FALSE,
Digital thermometers are replacing mercury thermometers because mercury is toxic.,TRUE,
The range of a clinical thermometer is typically from -10°C to 110°C,FALSE,
Fever affects the pulse rate of a person.,TRUE,
Air is a mixture of gases.,TRUE,
The largest component of air is oxygen.,FALSE,
Moving air is called wind.,TRUE,
We can survive for several minutes without oxygen.,FALSE,
Water covers about one-third of the Earth's surface.,FALSE,
Most of the Earth's water is freshwater suitable for drinking.,FALSE,
Rainwater harvesting is a modern technique with no historical roots in India.,FALSE,
Solar panels convert the Sun's energy into electricity.,TRUE,
Forests decrease biodiversity.,FALSE,
Soil is formed by the breaking apart of rocks over thousands of years.,TRUE,
Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum are renewable resources.,FALSE,
Burning fossil fuels does not cause air pollution.,FALSE,
Resources that get renewed or replenished naturally over time are called non-renewable resources.,FALSE,
"Air, water, and forests are examples of non-renewable resources.",FALSE,
Using public transport helps conserve fossil fuels.,TRUE,
Human-made resources are resources we get directly from nature.,FALSE,
Food gives life to living beings.,TRUE,
The traditional food of a state is usually based on the crops grown there.,TRUE,
Carbohydrates and fats are called body-building foods.,FALSE,
Proteins are called energy-giving foods.,FALSE,
Vitamins and minerals are called protective nutrients.,TRUE,
"A diet containing all essential nutrients, roughage, and water in the right amounts is a balanced diet.",TRUE,
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin A.,FALSE,
Goitre is caused by a deficiency of iodine.,TRUE,
Loss of vision or night blindness is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin A.,TRUE,
"Dietary fibres, or roughage, provide essential nutrients to our body.",FALSE,
A blue-black color with iodine solution indicates the presence of starch.,TRUE,
An oily patch on paper indicates the presence of protein in a food item.,FALSE,
Millets are also known as nutri-cereals because they are rich in nutrients.,TRUE,
The distance food travels from producer to consumer is called food miles.,TRUE,
Junk foods are healthy because they are high in calories.,FALSE,
Washing cut vegetables can result in the loss of some vitamins.,TRUE,
Vitamin D can be naturally produced by our body upon exposure to sunlight.,TRUE,
All carbohydrates are starches.,FALSE,
The first step in the scientific method is to analyze results.,FALSE,
A guess made during the scientific method must be tested through experiments.,TRUE,
A bicycle repair person trying to find a puncture is not using the scientific method.,FALSE,
Science can help unravel mysteries like why stars shine.,TRUE,
New scientific discoveries can change our understanding of the world.,TRUE,
"The book suggests exploring topics like food, water, and materials around us.",TRUE,
Finding out why a pen stopped writing is an example of applying the scientific method.,TRUE,
Magnetic materials include wood and plastic.,FALSE,
A U-shaped magnet is a type of artificial magnet.,TRUE,
The poles of a magnet are where the magnetic attraction is weakest.,FALSE,
Earth itself behaves like a giant magnet.,TRUE,
You can make a temporary magnet by rubbing an iron needle with a bar magnet.,TRUE,
Lodestones are artificial magnets discovered in modern times.,FALSE,
A magnetic compass needle is typically painted red at its South-seeking pole.,FALSE,
"To measure a curved line, you can use a thread and then measure the thread's length with a scale.",TRUE,
The motion of a fan's blades is an example of linear motion.,FALSE,
The motion of a heavy box being pushed in a straight line is oscillatory motion.,FALSE,
Periodic motion is any motion that does not repeat itself.,FALSE,
Anish's handspan was slightly more than 13 units for the table's length.,TRUE,
Standard units of measurement are not necessary because body parts are consistent.,FALSE,
"Herbs are plants with hard, thick, woody stems.",FALSE,
"Shrubs have branches that start higher up on the stem, away from the ground.",FALSE,
A banana leaf exhibits reticulate venation.,FALSE,
Plants with taproots generally have seeds with two cotyledons (dicots).,TRUE,
Frogs are amphibians because they can live on land as well as in water.,TRUE,
A camel's hump is an adaptation for storing food.,TRUE,
A deodar tree's conical shape is an adaptation to help it collect more snow.,FALSE,
Sacred groves are forests protected by local communities.,TRUE,
The 'Project Tiger' was initiated to increase the population of cheetahs.,FALSE,
All lustrous materials are non-metals.,FALSE,
The property of a material to be easily scratched determines its softness.,TRUE,
Butter paper is an example of an opaque material.,FALSE,
The space occupied by matter is its mass.,FALSE,
"A pen can be made up of different materials like plastic, metal, and ink.",TRUE,
You choose a material to make an object based on its properties and the intended purpose.,TRUE,
The process of water seeping into the ground is called condensation.,FALSE,
Clouds are formed when water vapour in the air cools and turns into tiny droplets.,TRUE,
Increasing the exposed surface area of water makes evaporation slower.,FALSE,
Ice is the gaseous state of water.,FALSE,
A pot-in-pot cooler works on the principle of condensation.,FALSE,
Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are constellations.,TRUE,
The Indian name for the Big Dipper is Saptarishi.,TRUE,
Planets twinkle more than stars.,FALSE,
"Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as the inner planets.",FALSE,
The Moon has many craters on its surface.,TRUE,
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed near the Moon's south pole.,TRUE,
A galaxy contains only one star.,FALSE,
A thermometer is a device that measures pressure.,FALSE,
The Celsius scale is denoted by °F.,FALSE,
"The normal human body temperature is approximately 98.6°F.""",TRUE,
A laboratory thermometer can be used to measure a person's fever.,FALSE,
Temperature remains constant when ice is melting.,TRUE,
Moving air (wind) can be used to generate electricity with windmills.,TRUE,
Saline water from oceans is fit for direct human consumption.,FALSE,
Van Mahotsav is a festival celebrated to encourage the cutting of trees.,FALSE,
Laterite is a type of rock that can be used as building material like bricks.,TRUE,
"Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are formed from the remains of ancient living organisms.",TRUE,
CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is a more polluting fuel than petrol.,FALSE,
Sunlight is not essential for plants to make food.,FALSE,
A balanced diet requires avoiding carbohydrates completely.,FALSE,
Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C.,FALSE,
"Rickets, characterized by soft and bent bones, is caused by a lack of Vitamin D.",TRUE,
Anaemia is caused by a deficiency of calcium.,FALSE,
Dietary fibres help the body get rid of undigested food.,TRUE,
A violet color in the protein test indicates a negative result.,FALSE,
Eating locally grown food can help reduce food miles.,TRUE,
FSSAI is a government agency that regulates food quality in India.,TRUE,
A person is said to be at rest if their position does not change with respect to a reference point over time.,TRUE,
"A plant's stem is always hard, thick, and brown.",FALSE,
The movement of a fish using its fins is an example of adaptation to an aquatic habitat.,TRUE,
Glass is an example of a transparent material.,TRUE,
Sugar and salt are insoluble in water.,FALSE,
Steam is another name for solid water.,FALSE,
Rain occurs when water droplets in clouds become too heavy to float in the air.,TRUE,
The asteroid belt in our solar system is located between Earth and Mars.,FALSE,
Mercury is the hottest planet in the solar system.,FALSE,
The temperature of boiling water is lower at high altitudes like Shillong.,TRUE,
The main components of air are nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%).,TRUE,
Soil is a non-renewable resource.,TRUE,
Roughage is important for preventing constipation.,TRUE,
A blue-black color with iodine solution indicates the presence of protein.,FALSE,
"In solids, interparticle attractions are very strong, holding the particles in fixed positions.",TRUE,
A convex mirror has a reflecting surface that curves inwards.,FALSE,
The SI unit for force is Pascal.,FALSE,
Communicable diseases can spread from one person to another.,TRUE,
High-speed winds are accompanied by an increase in air pressure.,FALSE,
A solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature is called a saturated solution.,FALSE,
"The purpose of scientific investigation is to learn how to find new facts, not just learn existing ones.",TRUE,
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is known as the Father of Microbiology.,TRUE,
Non-communicable diseases like diabetes are caused by pathogens.,FALSE,
"In a Voltaic cell, the electrolyte is typically a thick moist paste.",FALSE,
The force of friction always acts in the same direction as the object's motion.,FALSE,
The pressure exerted by a liquid in a vessel depends on the height of its column.,TRUE,
All matter is composed of a large number of extremely small particles.,TRUE,
A mixture where components are evenly distributed and cannot be distinguished is called a non-uniform mixture.,FALSE,
"For most substances, solubility increases as the temperature decreases.",FALSE,
The image formed by a convex mirror is always inverted and enlarged.,FALSE,
The scientific journey in Grade 8 focuses on the 'Investigative World of Science'.,TRUE,
Amoeba is an example of a multicellular organism.,FALSE,
Antibiotics are effective against viral infections like the common cold.,FALSE,
The strength of an electromagnet can be changed by altering the electric current or the number of coil turns.,TRUE,
Gravitational force is an example of a contact force.,FALSE,
Air moves from a region of low pressure to a region of high pressure.,FALSE,
The temperature at which a solid melts to become a liquid is called its boiling point.,FALSE,
An alloy is a non-uniform mixture of metals.,FALSE,
The solubility of gases in liquids generally increases as temperature increases.,FALSE,
The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.,TRUE,
"In ""A Bottle of Dew,"" what did Rama Natha's father leave him?",His father left him large tracts of land.,
What was Rama Natha's funny idea that kept him from farming?,He believed in a magic potion that could turn any object into gold.,
"Who was Madhumati, and what was her main worry?","Madhumati was Rama Natha's wife, and she was worried they would soon run out of money.",
What was the name of the famous sage who visited the town?,The sage's name was Mahipati.,
"According to the sage, what was the first step to create the magic potion?",The first step was to plant a banana plant and water it regularly with his own hands.,
What did Rama Natha have to collect from the banana leaves in winter?,He had to collect the morning dew from the leaves.,
How many litres of dew did the sage ask Rama Natha to collect?,The sage asked him to collect five litres of dew.,
How many years did it take Rama Natha to collect the dew?,It took him six years.,
What did Rama Natha do to collect the dew faster?,"He planted rows and rows of banana plants, creating a huge plantation.",
Who helped Rama Natha by selling the banana crop in the market?,"His wife, Madhumati, helped him by selling the bananas.",
"What happened when Rama Natha sprinkled the ""potion"" on a copper vessel?","To his surprise, nothing happened; it did not turn to gold.",
What did Madhumati bring in a big box to show Rama Natha?,She brought a box filled with stacks of gold coins.,
What was the sage's trick meant to teach Rama Natha?,"It was meant to teach him that hard work, not magic, creates wealth.",
"What is the moral of the story ""A Bottle of Dew""?",The moral is that hard work is the real way to achieve success and wealth.,
"In ""The Raven and the Fox,"" what did the Raven have in its beak?",The Raven had a morsel (a small piece of food) in its beak.,
What is the name of the fox in the poem?,The fox's name is Reynard.,
How did the fox praise the Raven's appearance?,The fox called him a handsome bird with beautiful feathers.,
"What did the fox suggest the Raven do to be called ""King"" of the woods?",The fox suggested that the Raven should sing.,
What kind of voice did the Raven actually have?,The Raven had a croaking voice.,
Why did the Raven open its beak?,He opened his beak in foolish pride to sing.,
What happened when the Raven opened its beak to sing?,The morsel of food fell down.,
What lesson did the fox teach the Raven at the end?,The fox taught the Raven to ignore sweet words (flattery) and that pride is unwise.,
"In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" what did the husband and wife hear one night?",They heard someone trying to get into their house.,
"Who was Rama in the story ""Rama to the Rescue""?",Rama was the village kotwal (policeman).,
What was the thief looking for inside the house?,The thief was looking for their money.,
What was the clever plan the husband and wife came up with?,"Their plan was to pretend they were talking about their child, ""Rama,"" and call his name loudly to alert the real Rama.",
"How would the wife call for ""Rama"" if he was in the house?","She would call out softly, ""Rama! Rama!""",
How would she call for him if he was in the yard?,She would call out a little louder.,
How did she finally call for Rama to alert the kotwal?,She called out very loudly when pretending the child was in the street.,
"How did the kotwal, Rama, find the thief?","He heard his name being called, ran to the house, and saw the hole the thief had dug.",
How did the man and his wife save themselves from being robbed?,They saved themselves through their cleverness.,
What does the word 'potion' mean?,A liquid with magical properties.,
What does 'chant' mean?,To repeat or sing a word or phrase.,
What is a 'morsel'?,A small piece of food.,
What does it mean to be 'perched'?,"To be sitting on something, like a branch.",
What does 'kotwal' mean?,A policeman or chief of police in a village or town.,
What are homophones?,Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.,
Give an example of a homophone pair from the chapter.,"son/sun, dew/due, one/won, see/sea, ate/eight.",
What is the tense used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking?,"The present progressive tense (e.g., ""I am feeling sleepy"").",
What is an adverb?,"A word that gives more information about a verb, like how an action is done.",
What punctuation mark is used for a sentence expressing a strong feeling?,An exclamation mark (!).,
"In ""The Unlikely Best Friends,"" what was the elephant's name?",The elephant's name was Gajaraj.,
Where did Gajaraj live?,He lived in the best booth of the royal stables.,
Why was Gajaraj sad despite having royal comforts?,He was sad because he had no friends.,
Who was Gajaraj's caretaker?,"His caretaker was the mahout, or elephant trainer.",
What kind of animal strayed into the stable one evening?,A dog strayed into the stable.,
How did Gajaraj first show kindness to the dog?,He pushed some of the food he was munching toward the dog.,
What did the dog do when the elephant went for his daily bath?,The dog accompanied his friend to the elephant pond.,
How did the elephant playfully tease the dog at the pond?,He took a trunkful of water and playfully splashed it on the dog.,
What was the dog's name?,The dog's name was Buntee.,
Who was Buntee's original owner?,Buntee's owner was a farmer.,
What happened to Gajaraj after Buntee was taken away?,Gajaraj became very sad and stopped eating his food.,
What did Buntee do at the farmer's house?,Buntee also refused to eat because he missed his friend.,
What did the farmer do when he realised Buntee missed Gajaraj?,He untied the dog and allowed him to go back to his friend.,
How did Gajaraj react when Buntee returned?,He picked up the dog with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing.,
"At the end of the story, who else became friends besides the elephant and dog?",The mahout and the farmer became friends.,
"In ""A Friend's Prayer,"" what does the poet wish friendship to be?",The most important thing to her.,
What does the poet want to do for her friends' wishes?,She wants to do all she can to make their wishes come true.,
How does the poet want to see and understand her friends?,She wants to use her heart to see and realise what friends can be.,
What kind of judgements does the poet want to avoid?,She wants to make no judgements from afar.,
How does the poet want to love her friends?,She wants to love her friends the way they are.,
"In ""The Chair,"" what did Mario love to do?",He loved to show off about how many friends he had.,
What was the bet Mario made with his grandfather?,He bet a fruit chaat that he had as many friends as he thought.,
"What ""special"" item did the grandfather give Mario to test his friends?","He gave him a special, invisible chair.",
"What was the ""magic"" of the chair?",The magic was that it would help him tell who his real friends were.,
What happened when Mario first tried to sit on the invisible chair at school?,"He missed and fell straight onto his backside, and his classmates laughed.",
"After many falls, what happened when Mario finally managed to ""sit""?",He was hanging in mid-air.,
Who was holding Mario up so he wouldn't fall?,"Three of his buddies—Guneet, Asma, and Deepa—were holding him up.",
What were the other children doing while Mario was falling?,They were making fun of him and enjoying his falls.,
What did Mario learn about true friends from this test?,He learned that true friends are those who care for us and don't take joy in our bad luck.,
Who won the bet between Mario and his grandfather?,His grandfather won the bet.,
What does the word 'mahout' mean?,An elephant trainer or keeper.,
What does 'strayed' mean?,To have come somewhere by mistake or wandered off course.,
"What does 'unlikely' mean in the title ""The Unlikely Best Friends""?",It means their friendship was not expected or was surprising.,
An opposite can be formed by adding a prefix. What is the opposite of 'happy'?,Unhappy.,
What is the opposite of 'appeared'?,Disappeared.,
Which tense is used to show an action that was going on in the past?,"Past progressive tense (e.g., ""was munching"").",
Which tense is used to show an action that was completed in the past?,"Past perfect tense (e.g., ""had tied"").",
What is a suffix?,A sequence of letters added at the end of a root word to change its meaning.,
What is an adjective?,A word that describes the quality of a person or a thing.,
What does the phrase 'friends for life' mean?,Friends who will remain close for their entire lives.,
"In ""Neem Baba,"" who is Amber talking to?","She is talking to the neem tree in her courtyard, whom she calls 'Neem Baba'.",
"According to Neem Baba, where was the neem tree born millions of years ago?",It was born somewhere in North India or Myanmar.,
"Besides India, where else can neem trees be found?","They can be found in many Asian and African countries, and even in some parts of America.",
"What Sanskrit name was given to the neem tree, meaning 'the one who cures diseases'?",Arishta.,
Who gave the tree the name 'Neem'?,The Iranians.,
What do scientists call the neem tree?,"They call it 'bitter grace of God', 'nature's gift to man', and 'cleanliness-parting tree'.",
What are neem twigs commonly used for?,People use them to clean their teeth.,
Why are neem leaves put on the bed of a person with measles?,Because neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy germs and give comfort from itching.,
What parts of the neem tree can be used to make medicines?,"The leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and even the roots can be used.",
How is neem seed powder useful for farmers?,"Sprayed on plants, it stops locusts from eating them and also saves crops from termites.",
How does neem seed powder help control mosquitoes?,"When used in standing water, it stops mosquito breeding.",
How is neem wood useful for making furniture?,Furniture made from neem wood is not eaten by termites.,
"In the poem ""What a Bird Thought,"" what was the bird's first little house?","A small, round, pale, blue shell (an egg).",
"What did the bird think its second house, the nest, was made of?",It thought the world was made of straw.,
"After fluttering from the nest, what did the bird think the world was made of?",It thought the world was made of leaves.,
"Why did the bird say, ""I have been very blind""?",Because its world view was limited and it was just discovering a bigger world.,
"In the end, what did the bird realise about how the world is made?","It realised it did not know how the world is made, and neither did its neighbours.",
"What does the poem ""What a Bird Thought"" show?",It shows how one's perspective and understanding of the world grows with experience.,
"In ""Spices That Heal Us,"" who is writing the letter?",A grandmother (Daadi) is writing the letter.,
What does 'haldi' (turmeric) help with?,"It helps in improving energy level, digestion, and reducing body pain.",
How does 'methi' (fenugreek) help Daadi?,It helps in keeping her sugar level and body weight in control.,
Soaking which seeds in water overnight can improve digestion and cure sleeplessness?,Jeera (cumin) seeds.,
Which spice did Daadi use to relieve gas in her grandchildren's tummies when they were babies?,Heeng (asafoetida).,
Which two spices give relief from a toothache?,Dalchini (cinnamon) and laung (clove).,
"Which herb helps with cough, cold, and pain relief?",Adrak (ginger).,
Why are 'saunf' (fennel seeds) and 'ajwain' (carom seeds) often served after a meal?,Because they help in the digestion of food.,
"What does 'elaichi' (cardamom) help with, besides digestion?",It helps with respiratory troubles and curing bad breath.,
What is personification?,"A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.",
What are compound words?,"Words made up of two or more smaller words (e.g., childhood, well-known).",
What are modal verbs?,"Helping verbs that express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation (e.g., can, may, should, must).",
What does the word 'stagnant' mean?,Water that is not flowing.,
What are 'locusts'?,Flying insects that fly in large groups and damage crops.,
What is a 'remedy'?,A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.,
What is the scientific name for the Neem tree?,Azadirachta indica.,
What did the people from Persia call the neem tree?,Azad Darakht-e-Hindi.,
"Why is the story of the neem tree called ""thought-provoking""?","Because it makes one think about the tree's long history, many names, and incredible usefulness.",
"What is the main message of ""Spices That Heal Us""?",That many common spices found in our kitchens have valuable medicinal and healing properties.,
"In ""Change of Heart,"" what was Prabhat's attitude towards games?",He always wanted to win and could not bear losing.,
What game was Prabhat really good at?,He was really good at badminton.,
Who was the new student who joined Prabhat's school?,"The new student was Surya, who was also an excellent badminton player.",
Who was given the responsibility of keeping score for the match between Prabhat and Surya?,Prabhat was given the responsibility of keeping the score.,
How did Prabhat manage to win the match against Surya?,"He won by cheating, changing the scoreboard while Surya was looking elsewhere.",
How did Prabhat feel after winning the match by cheating?,He could not sleep well and did not feel as happy as he usually did when he won.,
How did Surya react to losing the match?,It did not matter to him; he just said it was fun and they should play again.,
What did Prabhat observe about Surya when he played basketball?,He observed that Surya was hopeless at it but still enjoyed playing the game with a happy smile on his face.,
What did Prabhat realise by observing Surya?,"He realised that to enjoy a game, you don't need a scoreboard or worry about winning or losing; you just need to enjoy the game for its own sake.",
What change did the other students notice in Prabhat later?,They noticed he had a great sporting spirit and that it was fun playing with him.,
What is 'sporting spirit'?,"Being fair and respecting each player in a game, regardless of winning or losing.",
"In the poem ""The Winner,"" where do the children play?",They play ball next to the creek in their neighbour's field.,
What line shows that the children are playing with a lot of energy?,"""We run so fast I can't even catch my breath.""",
When does the game end in the poem?,"The game ends when the ""blue dark turns to black"" (evening turns to night).",
"In the poem ""The Winner,"" who is the final ""winner""?","Night wins, because it gets dark and the children have to stop playing.",
"In ""Yoga - A Way of Life,"" where did yoga originate?",Yoga originated in ancient India.,
"The word 'yoga' comes from which Sanskrit root, and what does it mean?","It comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj', which means 'to join' or 'to unite'.",
What does the unity in yoga symbolise?,"It symbolises the unity of mind and body, and harmony between humans and nature.",
Who presented the tradition of yoga in a systematic way in the 'Yoga Sutras'?,Sage Patanjali.,
What are the physical benefits of yoga postures (asanas)?,"They help stretch and strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, endurance, and balance.",
How does yoga help with mental well-being?,Its breathing techniques and meditation help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.,
What is the name of the yoga app launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO)?,WHO mYoga.,
"According to Hatha Yoga Pradipikā, why should asanas be practised?","To gain a steady posture, health, and weightlessness of the body.",
What is the difference between 'practice' and 'practise'?,"Practice' (with a 'c') is a noun, while 'practise' (with an 's') is a verb.",
What is the past perfect tense used for?,"It is used to refer to an action that happened before another action in the past (e.g., ""Prabhat had played well"").",
What is an 'opponent'?,Someone who you compete with in a game or contest.,
What does 'defeat' mean?,Loss or failure to win.,
What is a 'phenomenon' in the context of a person?,Someone who has very special or remarkable qualities.,
What does 'harmony' mean?,A state of balance and peace.,
What does 'endurance' mean?,The capacity to continue doing something difficult without giving up.,
"Why is the story titled ""Change of Heart""?","Because the main character, Prabhat, undergoes a complete change in his attitude towards sports and life.",
"What is the main theme of ""Change of Heart""?",The importance of participation and enjoyment over winning at all costs.,
Who is Neeraj Chopra?,An Indian athlete who won an Olympic gold medal in the javelin throw.,
Who is Deepika Kumari?,An Indian archer who won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.,
When is International Yoga Day celebrated?,It is celebrated on 21st June.,
"According to the first passage, what makes Bharat the ""most wonderful country""?",Its unity in diversity.,
"What is the ""Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat"" programme all about?",It is about knowing that all citizens belong to one nation and celebrating the bond they share.,
"In ""Kalakritiyon ka Bharat,"" what is the folk art from Uttarakhand called?",It is called Aipan.,
What is Aipan art made with?,It is made with white rice flour paste on brick-red walls coloured with geru (red clay).,
What is the 4000-year-old metal craft from Odisha called?,It is called Dhokra.,
What materials are used in the Dhokra craft?,"Clay, wax, and melted brass scrap are used.",
"From Kerala, Chitra talks about a craft made from what material?",She talks about coconut shell craft.,
What does it mean for a craft to be 'biodegradable'?,It means it will not harm the environment when disposed of.,
What are the toys from Andhra Pradesh called?,They are called Kondapalli toys.,
"What is 'makku', which is used to join the pieces of Kondapalli toys?",It is a paste of tamarind seed powder and sawdust.,
"In the poem ""The Kites,"" what are the kites compared to?",They are compared to coloured birds.,
What does the child in the poem wish to be?,The child wishes to be small and light as air.,
What would the child do if they could climb on a kite?,They would sail up there and drift upon its paper wings.,
What would the child see looking down from the kite?,They would see the park and the rooftops of the town.,
"How would the people below react, according to the child in the poem?",The people below would stand and stare and wish they were up there too.,
Who is Ila Sachani?,A celebrated artist from Gujarat who does Kathiawar embroidery with her feet.,
What challenge was Ila born with?,"She was born with her hands hanging loose by her sides, unable to use them in the usual way.",
Who taught Ila the art of embroidery?,Her mother and grandmother taught her.,
"Besides embroidery, what else did Ila's parents help her learn to do with her legs?",They helped her learn to do things like eating and combing her hair.,
What happened after Ila's work was displayed at a state exhibition?,"She became famous, and it opened new doors for her.",
"What was the ""most important change"" for Ila?",She gained a new independence by earning a regular income and finding joy in her work.,
What does Ila Sachani's story prove?,"It proves that challenges can be turned into victories with focus, hard work, and positivity.",
What is a 'simile'?,A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.,
What is alliteration?,The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words that are close together.,
What is a cinquain poem?,"A five-line poem that describes a person, place, or thing following a specific structure.",
What is the National War Memorial?,A monument in New Delhi built to honour India's brave soldiers.,
What is 'geru'?,A type of red clay used as a natural colour.,
What is 'sawdust'?,The fine dust of wood that is left after sawing.,
What does it mean to be 'awestruck'?,To be filled with a feeling of amazement and wonder.,
What is 'determination'?,Strong will power to do something.,
What is Kathiawar embroidery?,"A traditional style of embroidery from the Kathiawar region of Gujarat, which requires a lot of skill.",
What is the message of Ila Sachani's story?,That art and human spirit can rise above physical boundaries and challenges.,
What does the phrase 'unity in diversity' mean?,"It refers to the state of unity or oneness among people with diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.",
"When is the Kite Festival, or Uttarayan, mainly celebrated in Western India?",It is celebrated during Makar Sankranti in the month of January.,
People in India also fly kites to celebrate which national holiday?,They fly kites to celebrate Independence Day.,
What is 'folk art'?,"Art that is produced by traditional cultures, reflecting a community's life.",
Mixed Comprehensive Questions,,
"Compare Rama Natha from ""A Bottle of Dew"" and Prabhat from ""Change of Heart"" in their initial attitudes.","Both were initially focused on a single, selfish goal: Rama Natha on getting rich through magic and Prabhat on winning at all costs.",
"What is the common lesson in ""The Raven and the Fox"" and ""The Chair""?",Both stories teach about flattery and true friendship; not to trust those who praise you for their own gain and to value those who support you.,
How do the stories of Gajaraj and Ila Sachani show the importance of companionship and support?,Gajaraj was sad without a friend and thrived with Buntee. Ila succeeded because of the encouragement and support from her family.,
"What connects the themes of ""Neem Baba"" and ""Spices That Heal Us""?","Both texts highlight the incredible value and usefulness of nature, specifically in providing traditional and natural remedies for health.",
"In ""What a Bird Thought,"" the bird's world grows. How does this compare to Mario's understanding of friendship in ""The Chair""?","Just as the bird's understanding of the world expands with new experiences, Mario's understanding of friendship deepens and becomes more realistic after the 'magic chair' test.",
"The sage in ""A Bottle of Dew"" uses a trick to teach a lesson. How is this similar to the grandfather's method in ""The Chair""?",Both the sage and the grandfather use a clever trick (a fake potion recipe and an invisible chair) to guide the main characters to a deeper understanding of life's truths.,
Identify one character who showed great determination.,Ila Sachani showed great determination in learning to do embroidery with her feet.,
Identify one character who was very clever.,"The wife in ""Rama to the Rescue"" was very clever in devising a plan to alert the kotwal.",
"What is a central theme in the ""Friendship"" unit?","A central theme is that true friendship is based on care, support, and acceptance, not on superficial qualities or personal gain.",
"What is a central theme in the ""Nurturing Nature"" unit?","A central theme is the deep connection between humans and nature, and the many gifts that nature provides for health and well-being.",
Which character learned the value of hard work?,"Rama Natha in ""A Bottle of Dew.""",
Which character learned the value of sportsmanship?,"Prabhat in ""Change of Heart.""",
"Which story best illustrates the concept of ""unity in diversity""?","""Kalakritiyon ka Bharat,"" where children from different states share their unique art forms, showcasing India's rich and varied culture.",
"How is the poem ""The Kites"" a celebration of imagination?","The child doesn't just watch the kites but imagines being one, feeling the wind and seeing the world from a completely different perspective.",
What is the common thread in the stories of Ila Sachani and Pranav M. Balasubramaniam?,Both are stories of individuals who overcame significant physical challenges to excel in art and inspire others.,
"How do the stories from Unit 1, ""Fables and Folk Tales,"" differ from the story of Ila Sachani in Unit 5?","The fables and folktales are fictional stories meant to teach a moral lesson, while Ila Sachani's story is a real-life, inspirational biography.",
"What is the importance of 'tradition' as shown in ""Spices That Heal Us"" and ""Kalakritiyon ka Bharat""?","Both texts show that traditions, whether in the form of home remedies or art forms, are valuable knowledge passed down through generations that enrich our lives.",
Why was the friendship between Gajaraj the elephant and Buntee the dog considered 'unlikely'?,"It was unlikely because they were two very different types of animals, one large and royal and the other a small stray, who would not normally be expected to be friends.",
"In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" how did the couple use the thief's own assumptions against him?","They knew the thief was listening for talk about money, so they used a seemingly unrelated conversation to cleverly send a coded message for help.",
"What is the message about pride in ""The Raven and the Fox""?",The poem shows that excessive pride can make one foolish and vulnerable to being tricked by others.,
"In ""A Bottle of Dew,"" what did Rama Natha spend all his time doing instead of farming?",He spent all his time trying to learn more about the magic potion that could turn objects into gold.,
Why did Madhumati feel sure they would soon be poor?,She saw how much money Rama Natha was spending on people who promised to tell him about the potion.,
What was the sage Mahipati's answer when Rama Natha asked about the potion?,"The sage said that he had heard of such a potion in the Himalayas, but it was difficult to make.",
What specific action was required for watering the banana plants?,Rama Natha had to water them regularly with his own hands.,
What did Rama Natha worry about regarding the collection of dew?,"He worried that since winter is only a few months long, it would take him years to collect five litres of dew.",
"What did Rama Natha do with his large, empty fields after talking to the sage?",He started cleaning his fields and planted rows and rows of banana plants.,
How did Madhumati contribute to the wealth they earned?,"She gathered the banana crop, took it to the market, and sold it for a good price.",
"How did Rama Natha feel after his ""potion"" failed to work, calling it ""cheating""?",He felt that he had wasted six precious years of his life.,
What did the sage say would have happened if he had told Rama Natha about hard work earlier?,He said Rama Natha would not have listened to him.,
What did Rama Natha understand after the sage revealed the trick?,"He understood the wisdom that his hard work created his wealth, not magic.",
"In the poem ""The Raven and the Fox,"" what is the meaning of 'limb' in the first line?","A limb refers to a branch of a tree, where the Raven was sitting.",
What quality of the Raven did the fox compliment to trick him?,The fox complimented his handsome appearance and beautiful feathers.,
What did the fox's words make the Raven forget?,They made the Raven forget that his voice was just a croak.,
In what state of mind did the Raven open his beak?,"He opened his beak in ""foolish pride"".",
"What does the fox mean by ""Ignore sweet words that make you glow""?",He means that one should not easily believe flattery or excessive praise.,
"In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" what did the husband say after a long day of work?","He said, ""Oh-humm! What a hard day it has been!"".",
Why did the husband initially think the thief got past Rama the kotwal?,Because he assumed the kotwal was on patrol and a thief wouldn't have been able to get in otherwise.,
What did the thief decide to do when he heard voices inside?,He decided to wait until the couple fell asleep.,
What did the thief think the couple was talking about?,He thought they were perhaps talking about their money.,
"What ""silly game"" did the thief think the couple was playing?","He thought their conversation about calling for their son ""Rama"" was a silly game.",
What did the kotwal see that confirmed a thief had entered the house?,"He saw that the thief had dug his way into the house, making a hole.",
What did the kotwal say to the thief when he caught him?,"He said, ""You're under arrest"".",
"What word in the comic strip means ""to talk for a long time about unimportant things""?","The word is ""chatter"".",
What does the phrase 'give up' mean?,It means to stop trying.,
What is a 'plantation'?,A large area of land where crops like bananas or coconuts are grown.,
What is the meaning of the word 'precious'?,It means something is very valuable.,
"Who is the author of ""A Bottle of Dew""?",Sudha Murty.,
"The story ""Rama to the Rescue"" is a folktale from which Indian state?",It is a folktale from Tamil Nadu.,
What does the word 'wisdom' mean in the context of the story?,It means deep understanding and good judgment.,
"What is the main conflict in ""Rama to the Rescue""?","The main conflict is that a thief has entered the couple's home, and they need to find a way to get help without alerting him to their plan.",
"In ""The Unlikely Best Friends,"" how is the mahout described?","He is described as a kind man and a good caretaker, but not a friend.",
What was Gajaraj's wish?,He wished he had a friend he could play with.,
What did the mahout notice about Gajaraj's mood the morning after the dog arrived?,He noticed that Gajaraj seemed to like the dog's company.,
What sound did the dog make when Gajaraj splashed water on him?,The dog yelped.,
How did Gajaraj give Buntee a ride?,He picked up the dog with his trunk and placed him on his back.,
How did the farmer secure Buntee to take him home?,He tossed a rope around the neck of the dog.,
What physical reaction did Gajaraj have when Buntee was being pulled away?,"The elephant winced, which is a shrinking back in pain or distress.",
"When the mahout found Gajaraj's food untouched, what did he first think was the problem?",He thought Gajaraj might have a slight indigestion.,
What made the farmer realise Buntee was missing the elephant?,He remembered the happy look on Buntee's face while sitting on the elephant's back.,
What did Buntee do just before he ran back to the stable?,He licked the farmer's hand.,
"In ""A Friend's Prayer,"" how does the speaker feel about having special friends?",She feels she is blessed.,
What does the speaker promise to give in her friendships?,She promises to give her very best.,
"What is the meaning of the line ""And make no judgements from afar""?",It means she will not form opinions about her friends without understanding them fully.,
"What is the final promise the poet makes in ""A Friend's Prayer""?",She promises to love her friends the way they are.,
"In ""The Chair,"" what were the two words Mario's grandfather used to describe classmates who weren't real friends?","He called them ""companions or partners"".",
Where did the grandfather say the special chair was kept?,He said it was in the attic.,
"Why was the invisible chair described as ""tricky to sit on""?","Because it was invisible, making it hard to locate the seat.",
During what time of the school day did Mario conduct his test?,He conducted it at break time.,
How did Mario's true friends help him with the chair?,They held him up so that he wouldn't fall.,
"After the test, what did Mario explain to his three friends?",He explained his grandfather's clever way of showing him who his true friends are.,
What did the four children do that evening?,They went to see Mario's grandpa and ate a lot of fruit chaat.,
"What is the difference between a friend and a caretaker, as shown in Gajaraj's story?","A caretaker provides for physical needs (food, bath), while a friend provides companionship and emotional connection.",
What does the word 'winced' mean?,To shrink back in pain or distress.,
What are 'chores'?,Daily duties or routine tasks.,
What does the word 'relieved' mean?,To feel thankful and no longer worried.,
What does the word 'determined' mean?,To be firm in a decision you have made.,
"Who is the author of the poem ""A Friend's Prayer""?",Jill Wolf.,
"What is the central message of the story ""The Chair""?","The story teaches that true friends offer support during difficulties, while others might just watch or laugh.",
How did both Gajaraj and Buntee communicate their sadness without words?,They both refused to eat their food.,
"What did Mario's friends become after passing the ""magic chair test""?","They became ""friends for life"".",
"In ""Neem Baba,"" how did Amber feel the tree was communicating with her?",She felt that the tree was whispering to her.,
"According to Neem Baba, how do trees and people become well known?",They become known for what they do and how useful they are to others.,
"What is one of the ""magic"" names given to the neem tree?",It is called the 'magic tree'.,
How did Amber's grandmother cure her cough?,She cured her with a medicine made from neem bark.,
How did her grandmother cure her father's itchy eyes?,She prepared a kajal from neem flowers.,
What advice does Neem Baba give about using these home remedies?,He says they should only be used by people who are well-trained and have a lot of experience.,
"Besides stopping insects, how does neem seed powder help in rice fields?",It helps to increase the crop yield.,
"What is a ""cost-effective"" method to stop mosquito breeding that Amber learns?",Putting the powder of neem seeds in stagnant water.,
How do people use neem to protect stored grains?,They add neem seed powder to the grains to protect them from insects.,
"Besides medicine, what commercial products are made using neem oil?",Soaps and toothpaste are made using neem oil.,
"In the poem ""What a Bird Thought,"" what did the bird not need when it lived in the nest?","It ""nor needed any other"" home.",
What did the bird do one day to see what it could find?,It fluttered from the nest.,
"When the bird flew beyond the tree, what did it feel ""fit for""?","It felt ""fit for grown-up labours"".",
What is the bird's final conclusion about the world?,It doesn't know how the world is made.,
"In ""Spices That Heal Us,"" what was Daadi's reply to her grandchildren's message?",She replied that she was happy the natural cures had helped them and that they were better now.,
From whom did Daadi learn the home remedies?,She learned them from her grandmother.,
What does Daadi say about 'heeng' (asafoetida) besides its use for gas?,It can also help in controlling cough and cold.,
What is a long-term health benefit of 'kali mirch' (black pepper)?,It is helpful in digestion and can give relief from body pain.,
What final advice did Daadi give to her grandchildren before using any spice as a remedy?,She advised them to consult an elder before they use them.,
"In the listening exercise about Peepal Baba, who gave him the idea to plant trees?",His English teacher in Pune gave him the idea.,
What is the meaning of the word 'twigs'?,"Small, thin branches of a tree or bush.",
What does the word 'breed' mean in the context of germs or mosquitoes?,It means to grow or multiply.,
What are 'termites'?,Insects that damage wood and buildings by eating them.,
What does it mean for something to be 'thought-provoking'?,It is interesting and makes you think deeply about it.,
What does 'fluttered' mean?,"To move with a light, irregular, or trembling motion.",
"According to the transcript, what is Tulsi also known as?",It is known as 'the Queen of Herbs'.,
What does the name 'Nimba' refer to?,It is one of the Sanskrit names for the neem tree.,
Why is the neem tree called a 'cleanliness-parting tree'?,"Because its various parts, like twigs for teeth, have properties that help in cleaning and killing germs.",
"The poem ""What a Bird Thought"" is anonymous. What does 'anonymous' mean?",It means the name of the author is not known.,
"What is the main idea of the chapter ""Nurturing Nature""?","The chapter's main idea is to appreciate and understand the value of nature, from trees to spices, for our health and environment.",
"In ""Change of Heart,"" what did Prabhat feel was the worst thing that could happen to anyone?",He thought that losing was the worst thing that could happen.,
How did Prabhat choose which games to play?,He would take part only when he was sure of winning.,
What was significant about the last Friday of the month in Prabhat's school?,The coach conducted friendly matches in the games period on that day.,
What was Surya's behaviour like on the court during the match?,"He was laughing and joking all the time, even while winning points.",
What was Prabhat's reaction to his own victory by cheating?,He made a big thing of his win.,
What was the first surprising thing Prabhat noticed after the match?,"That he, the winner, could not sleep well, while Surya, the loser, did not feel bad.",
What was the key difference Prabhat observed between himself and Surya?,"Surya enjoyed every game he played, whether he was good at it or terrible.",
What did Prabhat learn was the most important thing in a game?,He learned that what matters is trying to do well and enjoying every moment of it.,
What new game did Prabhat begin to play after his change of heart?,He began playing hide and seek.,
"In ""The Winner,"" what is a 'creek'?",A small stream or narrow river.,
"What specific time of day is mentioned in the poem ""The Winner""?",Evenings.,
"How does the poem ""The Winner"" convey the feeling of exhaustion after playing?","By using the line ""I can't even catch my breath"".",
"What does the phrase ""trees creep close"" suggest?","It suggests that as it gets darker, visibility decreases, and the trees seem nearer or more imposing.",
"What does ""Yoga - A Way of Life"" describe yoga as, besides physical and mental?",It is also described as a spiritual practice.,
Yoga is described as a 'holistic approach'. What does 'holistic' mean?,"It means dealing with or treating the whole of something, not just a part of it.",
What did Sage Patanjali describe yoga as a means for?,He described it as a means to make the mind quiet and free from all distractions.,
How can yoga help improve the quality of sleep?,The breathing techniques and meditation involved can calm the mind and reduce stress.,
How does yoga aid in weight loss?,It aids in weight loss by burning calories and maintaining health.,
"When practicing yoga asanas, what must the mind do?","The mind has to be with the body, and it should be practiced without distractions.",
"According to the listening transcript, where will the chess match be held?",It will be held in the 1st floor activity room.,
What is the meaning of 'significant'?,Important or worthy of attention.,
What does the word 'hopeless' mean in the context of playing a game?,It means having no skill in something.,
What does it mean 'to keep a tally' of scores?,It means to keep a record of the points in a game.,
What is an 'asana' in yoga?,A posture or pose adopted in the practice of yoga.,
What does 'anxiety' mean?,"A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.",
What is the past perfect form of the verb 'win'?,Had won.,
What is the past perfect form of the verb 'play'?,Had played.,
"From the bio-sketch, what did Deepika Kumari use for practice before getting proper equipment?",She practiced with homemade bamboo bows and arrows.,
What is Neeraj Chopra the first Asian athlete to achieve?,The first to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin throw.,
"What is the underlying message of the entire ""Sports and Wellness"" unit?","The unit emphasizes that physical activities like sports and yoga are not just about competition but are crucial for overall well-being, enjoyment, and character building.",
"In ""Hamara Bharat,"" what ensures that the country prospers?","Its rich natural resources like rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests ensure it prospers.",
What is the advice given to the inhabitants of Bharat?,They need to continue working hard to make sure the country prospers.,
Who creates the Aipan art form in the family?,It is an art form made by the women in the family.,
What are the designs for Aipan based on?,They are based on cultural traditions and observations of nature.,
"In the Dhokra craft, what happens after the melted brass is poured into the empty space?",The liquid metal takes the same shape as the wax model that was melted out.,
What is the final step in making a Dhokra metal figure?,"The outer layer of clay is removed, and the metal figure is finished as desired.",
What is the benefit of coconut shell craft being biodegradable?,It means it will not harm the environment when it is thrown away.,
From where is the soft wood for Kondapalli toys sourced?,It is sourced from the nearby hills.,
What kind of colours are used for Kondapalli toys?,Oil and water-colours or vegetable dyes and enamel paints are used.,
What are the themes of Kondapalli toys?,"They are based on folk stories, animals, birds, bullock carts, and rural life.",
"In the poem ""The Kites,"" what is the sky described as?","It is described as a ""wind-whipped sky"".",
What songs does the child in the poem want to hear?,The songs that the wild wind sings.,
The poet uses a simile to compare the child's desired lightness to what?,"The child wishes to be ""as light as air"".",
"From the poem ""The Kites,"" what word is repeated to emphasize the height?","The word ""high"" is repeated (""High, high in the air"").",
"In the story of Ila Sachani, where does she live now?","She lives in Moti Vavdi village, Bhavnagar, Gujarat.",
What did Ila wish to do like other children when she was small?,She wished to hold a chalk in her hands and draw figures on a slate.,
What was the first difficult task for Ila in embroidery that she eventually became an expert at?,"Threading a needle was hard, but she did not give up.",
What other styles of embroidery did Ila learn besides Kathiawar?,"She learned Kachhi, Kashmiri, Lucknawi, and others.",
How did people in her village first find out about Ila's special skill?,Her family and friends were awestruck and talked about her designs to others.,
What did the government office in Surat do after being impressed by Ila's work?,They decided to display samples of her embroidery at a state exhibition.,
What prestigious award did Ila Sachani receive?,She was a receiver of the President's Medal.,
What does the story say art has the power to do?,It has the power to rise above physical boundaries and touch the soul.,
What does 'carve' mean?,To make a design by cutting into a surface with a sharp tool.,
What are 'dyes'?,Substances used to add colour to materials like cloth or wood.,
What does 'unison' mean?,The act of doing something together at the same time.,
What are 'challenges' in the context of Ila's story?,They are difficulties that need to be overcome.,
What does 'single-minded' mean?,To be focused on one particular aim or purpose.,
"According to the listening transcript, what types of stitches does Kathiawar embroidery use?","It uses many types of stitches, like the chain stitch.",
What is the 'eternal flame' at the National War Memorial for?,It pays homage to the courage of the brave soldiers.,
What is Madhubani painting?,A traditional art form from Bihar where artists use natural colours on the walls of their houses.,
"Who is the main character of the story ""The Day the River Spoke""?","Jahnavi, a bright young girl. ",
Where did Jahnavi and her family live?,In a coastal village in India.,
What was Jahnavi's dream?,To go to school and learn to read.,
What job did Jahnavi's parents have?,They worked on a farm.,
"Who spoke to Jahnavi in a ""sleepy, murmuring voice""?",The River.,
Why was Jahnavi startled when she first heard the voice?,Because she was sure she had been quite alone.,
What name did Jahnavi call her elder brother?,Ettan.,
What was Jahnavi's elder brother's real name?,Gopi.,
Why couldn't Jahnavi go to school when she turned five?,"Her brother Ramu was born, and her mother needed her to look after him. ",
"At nearly ten years old, who was Jahnavi responsible for minding?","Her smallest brother, Little Appu. ",
"What was one of the many ""why"" questions Jahnavi wanted to learn the answer to at school?",Why spiders are yellow in yellow flowers.,
"According to the River, where does the moon go?",It goes down towards the sea.,
What advice did the River give Jahnavi to achieve her dream of going to school?,To slip into the school one morning and sit there and listen.,
"What are ships, according to the River?",Big boats that can carry hundreds of people and have lights that shine all night.,
Why couldn't ships come to the river where Jahnavi was?,They were too large for the river.,
Who was the teacher telling a story about when Jahnavi first entered the classroom?,A prince named Ashoka.,
What did the teacher promise to do for Jahnavi?,To talk to her father and find a way for her to attend school.,
What did Jahnavi's mother reveal about her own childhood dream?,"She also wanted to go to school, but her grandmother forbade it. ",
What did Jahnavi aspire to be when she grew up?,A teacher.,
What did Jahnavi promise she would do as a teacher?,Ask all the little girls in her village to come to her school.,
What does the word 'slithered' mean in the context of the story?,Moved by sliding from side to side.,
What does 'startled' mean?,Surprised.,
"In the story, what does 'rustle' mean?",The light sound made by leaves rubbing against each other.,
What did Jahnavi tell the River after her first successful day at school?,"""I did it! I was scared, but I did it!"" ",
"Who is the author of ""The Day the River Spoke""?",Kamala Nair.,
"Who is the main character in the poem ""Try Again""?",King Bruce of Scotland.,
"Why was King Bruce feeling sad and his heart ""beginning to sink""?",He had repeatedly tried and failed to do a great deed for his people.,
What did King Bruce decide to do in his moment of despair?,To give up his efforts entirely.,
What small creature caught King Bruce's attention?,A spider.,
What was the spider trying to accomplish?,It was trying to climb its silken thread to reach its cobweb home.,
How many attempts did the spider make before the King was sure it would fail?,Nine brave attempts.,
What did King Bruce say when the spider finally reached its home?,"""Bravo, bravo!"" ",
What lesson did the spider's persistence teach King Bruce?,That he should also defy despair and try again.,
"What was the result of King Bruce's final attempt, inspired by the spider?",He did not fail.,
"Who is the poet who wrote ""Try Again""?",Eliza Cook.,
What poetic device is used by comparing the spider's struggles to the king's struggles?,Metaphor.,
What does the word 'pondered' mean in the poem?,Thought deeply.,
"What did the spider do after it fell and lay ""dizzy and faint""?","Its head grew steady, and it went again. ",
What did the King think after the spider's ninth fall?,"That the ""foolish thing"" would strive no more to climb. ",
How is the spider's final successful climb described in the poem?,"""Steadily, steadily, inch by inch, Higher and higher he got"". ",
"Who is the author of the text ""Three Days to See""?",Helen Keller.,
Which two senses does the author lack?,Sight and hearing.,
How does the author primarily experience and understand the world?,Through her sense of touch.,
What is the author's hypothetical wish that forms the basis of the essay?,To have the use of her eyes for just three days.,
"On her first day of sight, what would the author want to see?",The people whose kindness and friendship made her life worth living.,
"What does the author call the ""window of the soul""?",The eye.,
What would be the focus of the author's second day with sight?,To see the dawn and visit museums to view the history of the Earth and man.,
Where would the author spend her third day of sight?,"In the everyday world, observing people going about their daily lives. ",
What is the author's main advice to people who can see and hear?,To use their senses as if they would lose them tomorrow.,
Which sense does the author believe must be the most delightful of all?,The sense of sight.,
"What does the term ""tactile sense"" refer to?",The sense of touch.,
How does the author identify her friends without seeing them?,By feeling the outlines of their faces with her fingertips.,
What natural objects does the author enjoy feeling?,The delicate symmetry of a leaf and the bark of a silver birch or pine tree.,
What does the author hope to find by touching tree branches in spring?,"A bud, the first sign of Nature awakening. ",
What emotions can the author detect through touch?,"Laughter, sorrow, and other obvious emotions. ",
Who first suggested that Doctor Dolittle should become an animal doctor?,The Cat's-food-Man.,
What is the name of Doctor Dolittle's parrot who teaches him animal languages?,Polynesia.,
"According to Polynesia, how many languages can parrots speak?",Two: people's language and bird language.,
"What does ""Ka-ka oi-ee, fee-fee?"" mean in bird language?","""Is the porridge hot yet?"" ",
"How do animals communicate, besides with their mouths?","With their ears, feet, and tails. ",
"How do dogs usually ask questions, according to Polynesia?",By twitching up one side of their nose.,
What was wrong with the first plough horse that visited Doctor Dolittle?,He was going blind in one eye and needed spectacles.,
What color spectacles did the plough horse request?,"Green, to keep the sun out of his eyes while ploughing. ",
What did it become common to see in the countryside around Puddleby?,Farm animals wearing glasses.,
Why was it easy for Doctor Dolittle to cure the animals?,Because they could tell him in their own language where the pain was.,
How did Doctor Dolittle accommodate the different animals visiting him?,"He made special doors for horses, cows, and sheep, and a tunnel for mice. ",
Who wrote the stories about Doctor Dolittle?,Hugh Lofting.,
"What is a ""scholar"" as defined in the story?",A learned person.,
What did Doctor Dolittle use to write down the Birds' A.B.C.?,A notebook and a pencil.,
How did animals in foreign lands learn about Doctor Dolittle?,The birds who flew to other countries for the winter told them.,
"In the poem ""A Funny Man,"" what did the man wear on his head?",A shoe.,
What did the funny man have on his feet?,Two hats.,
How did the man greet the narrator?,He raised the shoe from his head and smiled politely.,
What did the man offer the narrator instead of a rose?,A currant bun.,
How did the narrator describe the smell of the currant bun?,"As a ""funny looking smell."" ",
What did the funny man do after singing a song?,He turned around and hopped home on his head.,
"Who is the poet of ""A Funny Man""?",Natalie Joan.,
"What does the poet describe as a ""funny feeling sound""?",The song the man sang while sitting on the ground.,
What question did the poet ask the funny man?,"""My friend, why do you wear two hats upon your feet?"" ",
"What is a ""currant bun""?","A small, sweet, round bread containing currants. ",
"Who are the two main characters in the play ""Say the Right Thing""?","Mary Shaw and her mother, Mrs. Shaw. ",
Who were the guests Mrs. Shaw was expecting?,"Mrs. Harding and her sister, Mrs. Lee. ",
Why did Mrs. Shaw want to make a good impression on the guests?,She wanted to make new friends in Lanfield and be invited to their house.,
What was Mrs. Shaw's primary advice to Mary on how to behave?,"Be kind, say things that please people, and make them laugh. ",
What specific phrase did Mrs. Shaw teach Mary to say when the guests leave?,"""Must you go? Can't you stay?"" ",
What was Mary's first mistake with Mrs. Harding?,She insisted Mrs. Harding had children when she did not.,
How did Mary accidentally insult Mrs. Lee's brother?,She criticized bankers like him who read newspapers on the train.,
How did Mary accidentally insult Mrs. Harding's fashion sense?,She made fun of women who wear a blue dress with a red coat.,
Whose dog did Mary criticize for being dirty?,"It was Mrs. Harding's dog, Towzer. ",
How did the play end?,"After offending the guests multiple times, Mary finally said the correct thing her mother taught her as they were leaving. ",
"What is a ""blunder""?",A careless mistake.,
Mary criticizes Mr. Pomeroy for liking horses and practicing what?,Shooting.,
This action of Mr. Pomeroy was similar to whose brother?,Mrs. Lee's brother (Mr. Harding).,
"Who is the author of the play ""Say the Right Thing""?",G.C. Thornley.,
Why did Mrs. Shaw ask Mary to change into a clean dress?,So that she would look nice when the guests came.,
Unit 3: My Brother's Great Invention,,
Who is the narrator of the story?,"Anita, the fourteen-year-old sister of Anand. ",
What did Anand think he was?,A scientist.,
What was Anand's first invention described in the story?,A burglar alarm.,
Who was the first person to get caught by the burglar alarm?,His father (Papa).,
What film inspired Anand's second major invention?,Back to the Future'.,
What was Anand's second invention?,A time machine.,
Who broke into the house while the parents were in Kharagpur?,"Boppa, the man who swept the compounds. ",
How did Anand cleverly deal with the intruder?,"He directed Boppa into his room, which contained the time machine. ",
What evidence was left behind after the intruder disappeared?,His green scarf.,
What did Anand insist had happened to the intruder?,That his time machine worked and Boppa had disappeared into the past.,
What was Anand's next project after the time machine was dismantled?,A telephone to contact creatures in outer space.,
"What does ""tinkering"" mean?",Experimenting or fiddling with something.,
"What does the word ""sceptical"" mean?",Doubtful.,
"What is a ""cudgel""?","A short, thick stick used as a weapon. ",
"Who wrote ""My Brother's Great Invention""?",Anita Rau Badami.,
"Who is the author of the poem ""Paper Boats""?",Rabindranath Tagore.,
What does the child in the poem do every day?,Floats paper boats down a running stream.,
What two things does the child write on the paper boats?,His name and the name of his village.,
What does the child load into the boats?,Shiuli flowers.,
What does the child hope will happen to the flowers?,That they will be carried safely to land during the night.,
"When the child looks at the sky, what do the clouds look like?",White bulging sails.,
What does the child dream about at night?,That the paper boats float on and on under the midnight stars.,
Who does the child dream is sailing in the boats?,The fairies of sleep.,
"What is the cargo, or ""lading,"" in the fairies' baskets?",Dreams.,
"The poem uses imagery like ""running stream"" and ""midnight stars"" to create what?",A clear picture in the reader's mind.,
Who is writing the series of postcards?,A girl named Shaana.,
Where is Shaana's home?,Rameswaram island.,
From where did Shaana send her first postcard?,Thajiwas glacier in Kashmir.,
What did Shaana mistake for bear growls in Himachal Pradesh?,Her father's snoring.,
In which direction is Arunachal Pradesh located?,In the east.,
"What are places like the Sundarbans called, according to Shaana's mother?",Wetlands.,
What special type of trees grow in the Sundarbans?,Mangroves.,
"After travelling from east to west, which state with a desert did Shaana visit?",Gujarat.,
What adventure sport did Shaana's family try on the Narmada river?,Rafting.,
"In which state did Shaana find many hills, beaches, and train tunnels?",Goa.,
What water sport did the family try on the way to Puducherry?,Surfing.,
What famous bridge did Shaana cross to get close to her home island?,The Pamban bridge.,
What did Shaana spend her day doing at Olaikaadu beach?,Floating and looking at the fish.,
"In her final letter to her parents, what does Shaana hope to do on a future trip?",Take her friends with them.,
"Who is the author of the excerpts from ""North, South, East, West""?",C.G. Salamander.,
"Who is the main character in the story ""The Tunnel""?",A boy named Suraj.,
Why did Suraj go to the railway cutting in the jungle?,To watch the steam engine come roaring out of the tunnel.,
What did Suraj compare the steam engine to?,"A green, black, and gold dragon. ",
What did Suraj compare the two straight railway lines to?,Two straight black serpents.,
Who was the watchman of the tunnel?,Sunder Singh.,
What was the watchman's primary duty?,To inspect the tunnel daily and ensure it was clear of obstacles for the train.,
What animal did Suraj glimpse between the trees after walking through the tunnel?,A leopard.,
What sound alerted Sunder Singh and Suraj to the leopard's presence in the tunnel at night?,A rhythmic sawing sound.,
Why was it necessary to drive the leopard out of the tunnel?,To save it from being killed by the approaching night mail train.,
How did Sunder Singh and Suraj manage to scare the leopard away?,"They both shouted together, and the echo made the leopard uncertain and retreat. ",
How did Suraj feel the train's approach before he could see or hear it?,He felt the tremor by putting his hand on the rail.,
"On a later train journey with his father, how did Suraj know his friend Sunder Singh was there?",He saw the light of Sunder Singh's lamp.,
"At the end of the story, what does the author compare Sunder Singh to?",A firefly lighting up the darkness.,
"Who is the author of ""The Tunnel""?",Ruskin Bond.,
"What is a ""shisham""?",A type of tree found in northern parts of India.,
What is the title of the poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay?,Travel.,
"During the ""loud"" day, what does the poet hear that reminds her of the train?",Its whistle shrieking.,
"During the ""still"" night, what does the poet see that makes her think of the train?",Its cinders red on the sky.,
How does the poet feel about the friends she has?,"Her heart is warm with them, and she believes she won't know any better friends. ",
What is the poet's strong desire expressed in the last two lines of the poem?,"To take any train, no matter where it's going. ",
"Who is the inspirational figure featured in ""Conquering the Summit""?",Arunima Sinha.,
What sport did Arunima Sinha play at a national level before her accident?,Volleyball.,
What major physical challenge did Arunima face after her 2011 train accident?,"Her leg was amputated, and she had to use a prosthetic leg. ",
What incredible goal did Arunima set for herself while recovering in the hospital?,To scale Mount Everest.,
Who was Arunima's mentor and the first Indian woman to summit Everest?,Bachendri Pal.,
What encouraging words did Bachendri Pal say to Arunima?,"""you have conquered the Everest within you"". ",
What is the title of Arunima Sinha's autobiography?,"""Born Again on the Mountain: A Story of Losing Everything and Finding It Back"". ",
"By 2019, Arunima became the world's first female amputee to achieve what feat?","Climbing Mount Vinson, the seventh peak on Antarctica, completing the Seven Summits. ",
"What is the fourth highest civilian award in India, which Arunima received in 2015?",The Padma Shri.,
"What is a ""prosthetic leg""?",An artificial leg.,
"What does ""fortitude"" mean?",Courage over a long period.,
Where did Arunima complete her basic mountaineering course?,At the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi.,
Whose photograph did Arunima leave at the summit of Mount Everest?,"Her idol, Swami Vivekananda. ",
What is Arunima's profound message to others?,"""Never give up and work hard. Always remember your goal and work on it."" ",
What is the central topic of the letters exchanged between Soumya and Ananda?,A visit to the National War Memorial and the sacrifices of Indian soldiers.,
Where is the National War Memorial located?,"In New Delhi, near the India Gate. ",
The memorial pays tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives in wars since which year?,1947,
What is India's highest wartime gallantry award?,The Param Vir Chakra (PVC).,
"Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, awarded posthumously in 1947?",Major Somnath Sharma.,
"What is the ""Amar Jawan Jyoti""?",An immortal flame symbolizing the eternal spirit and sacrifice of fallen soldiers.,
What are the four concentric circles of the National War Memorial called?,"Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra, and Raksha Chakra. ",
"Which circle, also called the 'Circle of Sacrifice', has the names of fallen heroes etched in golden letters?",The Tyag Chakra.,
Soumya's presentation was on which Maha Vir Chakra awardee from the 1999 Kargil War?,Major Padmapani Acharya.,
"What is the meaning of ""posthumously""?",After death.,
"What does the Raksha Chakra, the outermost circle with a row of dense trees, represent?","The 'Circle of Protection', reassuring citizens of their safety. ",
The design of the walls in the Tyag Chakra symbolizes which ancient war formation?,Chakravyuh.,
Ananda mentions a memoir about which Kargil War hero?,"Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC. ",
What is the hobby of collecting stamps called?,Philately.,
The citation of which Param Vir Chakra awardee is detailed in Soumya's letter?,Lance Naik Albert Ekka.,
"Who is the author of the poem ""My Dear Soldiers""?",A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.,
"Who does the poet address as the ""great sons of my land""?",The soldiers (both men and women) who defend the country's borders.,
What are some of the harsh weather conditions the soldiers face?,"Windy seasons, snowy days, and the scorching sun's sweltering rays. ",
"To whom does the poet compare the soldiers as they tread the ""lonely expanses""?",Yogis.,
What precious part of their life have the soldiers given to the nation?,"The ""Prime of your youth"". ",
Rani Abbakka was the queen of which small principality?,"Ullal, on the west coast of Karnataka. ",
Which colonial power had captured Ullal and required it to pay tribute?,The Portuguese.,
What was the first defiant act of Rani Abbakka after becoming queen?,She declared she would stop paying tribute to the Portuguese.,
Who was Rani Abbakka's husband?,"Veera Narasimha, the King of Bangadi. ",
Rani Abbakka formed an alliance with which ruler to establish a trading relation with Arabia?,The Zamorin of Kozhikode.,
What was the outcome of the final four-day battle between Ullal's forces and the Portuguese?,"The Portuguese were defeated and retreated, never to trouble Ullal again. ",
What did Rani Abbakka promise her mother on her deathbed?,That she would not rest until she had driven the Portuguese from the West Coast.,
What is a 'vassal'?,A country or state controlled by a more powerful one.,
How did the Portuguese governor in Goa react to the news of their defeat by Rani Abbakka?,"He was angry that ""a mere woman"" had defeated the ""mighty Portuguese."" ",
Who eventually helped drive the Portuguese completely out of Mangalore?,"Shivappa Nayak, the King of Keladi. ",
"In ""The Tunnel,"" what is a ""railway embankment""?",A stone wall made to carry the railway over low ground.,
"From ""Conquering the Summit,"" what does ""resilience"" mean?",The ability to recover quickly from a difficulty.,
"In ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" what is an idiom for getting someone very annoyed?","""Got on Papa's nerves"". ",
What is onomatopoeia?,The use of words that imitate the actual sounds of things.,
"In ""A Funny Man,"" the phrase ""sounding sight"" is an example of which literary device?",Alliteration.,
What is a palindrome?,A word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards.,
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" what is a suffix?",A word ending added to a root word to change its meaning or function.,
"From the play, give an example of a closed compound word.",Bedroom or afternoon.,
"""Her smile was as bright as the sun"" is an example of what figure of speech?",Simile.,
What is the function of a declarative sentence?,To state or convey information.,
What is the past participle of the verb 'to write'?,Written.,
What type of article is 'the'?,A definite article.,
What are phrasal verbs?,Combinations of a verb with a preposition or adverb that function as a single unit.,
"The repetition of the 's' sound in ""scorching sun's sweltering rays"" is an example of what?",Alliteration.,
"What does the idiom ""leaving the coast clear"" mean?",Making sure no one is around to see you do something.,
"In grammar, what connects two closely related clauses without a conjunction?",A semicolon (;).,
What is the term for a word that is formed by combining two or more words?,A compound word.,
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'take after'?,To resemble or look similar to a family member.,
What is the difference between 'hear' and 'listen'?,"Hear' is perceiving sound unintentionally, while 'listen' is paying attention intentionally. ",
What type of poem is shaped like a diamond and uses specific types of words like adjectives?,A diamante poem.,
"In ""The Day the River Spoke,"" what does the word 'conspiratorially' mean?",Secretly.,
What does the binomial phrase 'peace and quiet' mean?,A calm and tranquil state.,
"In ""Travel,"" what are 'cinders'?",Small pieces of partly burnt coal or wood.,
"What are 'mangroves', as mentioned in ""North, South, East, West""?",Trees that can grow in seawater.,
"From ""The Tunnel,"" what is a 'nightjar'?",A nocturnal bird with a short bill.,
"What common theme connects the poem ""Try Again"" and the story ""Conquering the Summit""?",Perseverance and not giving up in the face of failure or adversity.,
"How does the character of Anand in ""My Brother's Great Invention"" represent creativity?","He is always experimenting and creating new things, even if they don't work as planned. ",
"What does the River symbolize for Jahnavi in ""The Day the River Spoke""?","It symbolizes a source of wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. ",
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" what is the main lesson Mary fails to understand about conversation?",The importance of being considerate of others' feelings and experiences.,
"What is the central message of Helen Keller's ""Three Days to See""?",To appreciate the gift of our senses and experience the world fully.,
"How does Sunder Singh in ""The Tunnel"" show a deep respect for wildlife?",He risks his own safety to save the leopard from the train.,
"What does the poem ""Travel"" suggest about the human desire for adventure?",It suggests a deep longing for new experiences and journeys to unknown places.,
How does Doctor Dolittle exemplify the theme of empathy?,By learning animal languages to understand their problems from their perspective.,
"What is the main theme of the poem ""My Dear Soldiers""?",Gratitude and respect for the selfless sacrifice and dedication of soldiers.,
What quality does Rani Abbakka display when she defies the powerful Portuguese?,Courage and a strong sense of sovereignty.,
What did Jahnavi's mother tell her when she asked to go to school at age five?,"""Maybe next year."" ",
What does the word 'shrieked' mean?,Made a high-pitched sound.,
"Who is Chandu, as mentioned by the River?",A person with a catamaran.,
How did Jahnavi feel when she first reached the school?,Panting and out of breath.,
Where did Jahnavi sit in the classroom on her first day?,"In the back row, squatting on the earthen floor. ",
What was Jahnavi's father doing when the teacher came to visit?,"Scratching his cheek, the way he did when he was worried. ",
"In ""Try Again,"" how is the spider's rope described?","""a rope so fine"". ",
"What does the king find hard to ""divine"" about the spider?",How it would get to its cobweb home.,
How is the spider's fall described in the sixth stanza?,"""down it came with a slippery sprawl"". ",
"What is a ""simile""?",A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.,
"In ""Three Days to See,"" what does the author feel on the branches of trees in spring?","A bud, the first sign of awakening Nature. ",
"What does the author describe as a ""thrilling miracle""?",The transformation of night into day.,
"What are ""mastodons""?","A large animal similar to an elephant, but with fur. ",
How does the author describe her visit to the world of the past and present?,"As a ""hasty glimpse"". ",
What does the author see on people's faces at a busy corner?,"Smiles, serious determination, and suffering. ",
"In ""Dr. Dolittle,"" whose wife was a scholar?","The Cat's-food-Man's wife, Theodosia. ",
How did Polynesia dust cracker crumbs off her wing?,By moving her wing.,
What did the parrot say about how animals speak?,"They talk with their ears, feet, tails, and everything. ",
"What does a twitching nose on a dog mean, according to Polynesia?","""Can't you see that it has stopped raining?"" ",
What kind of pets did old ladies bring to Dr. Dolittle?,Their pet pugs and poodles who had eaten too much cake.,
"In ""A Funny Man,"" what did the man do after sitting on the ground?",He began to sing a song.,
How were the man's manners described?,Polite.,
What was the narrator's reaction to being offered the bun?,She staggered back against the wall.,
How did the funny man turn before hopping home?,The other way about.,
What does 'staggered' mean?,Moved unsteadily.,
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" what is Mary's mother's name?",Mrs. Shaw.,
Mary claims she has been able to talk for how long?,A long time.,
What does Mrs. Shaw want Mary to do when guests leave?,Look sorry.,
"According to Mary, who lives in trains?",Mr. Best.,
Who does Mary say is very talkative?,Mrs. Grantley.,
"In ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" what is Anita's age?",Fourteen years old.,
What does Anand love to use to make him feel professional?,"Words like ""blueprint"". ",
How did Papa look when he was soaked by the burglar alarm?,"""sopping wet and scowling"". ",
Why did Ma keep a wary eye on her oven and mixer?,Because Anand takes apart gadgets to collect parts for his inventions.,
How long did it take Anand to build the time machine?,A fortnight.,
"In ""Paper Boats,"" what kind of letters does the child use to write his name?",Big black letters.,
What does the child hope a stranger will do upon finding his boat?,Know who he is.,
What does the child do when night comes?,Buries his face in his arms and dreams.,
What is 'lading'?,The act of loading cargo.,
"In what poem are ""shiuli flowers"" mentioned?",Paper Boats.,
"In ""North, South, East, West,"" how many layers of clothes did Shaana wear in Kashmir?",Four layers.,
What animal did Shaana hope to see in Arunachal Pradesh?,Red pandas.,
How long did it take Shaana to travel from West Bengal to Gujarat?,Two-and-a-half days.,
In which river did Shaana's father get scared while rafting?,The Narmada river.,
What did Shaana collect on Olaikaadu beach?,Pebbles.,
"In ""The Tunnel,"" how is the jungle described at noon?","Very still, very silent. ",
Where had Suraj left his cycle?,In a small village.,
What did the steam engine shower as it roared out of the tunnel?,Sparks.,
What was growing in front of the watchman's hut?,Marigolds.,
"At night, what did the watchman use to signal the train?",An oil lamp.,
"In ""Travel,"" how is the railroad track described?","""miles away"". ",
"How is the night described in the poem ""Travel""?",Still for sleep and dreaming.,
"What literary device is used in the line ""hear its whistle shrieking""?",Personification.,
"The poem ""Travel"" uses an ABAB rhyme scheme. True or False?",True.,
"How does the poem ""Travel"" end?","With the speaker wishing to take any train, regardless of its destination. ",
"In ""Conquering the Summit,"" what was Arunima's father's profession?",Army engineer.,
What job did Arunima decide to pursue?,A job in the paramilitary forces.,
What inspired Arunima's decision to climb Everest?,An article about Mount Everest.,
How long was Arunima's training after her basic course?,Eighteen months.,
How many days did it take Arunima to reach the summit of Everest?,52 exhausting days.,
What does 'feat' mean?,An achievement.,
"In ""A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers,"" where is Soumya from?",Bengaluru.,
How many acres is the National War Memorial spread over?,40 acres.,
How many names of fallen soldiers are etched on the tablets?,"More than 26,000. ",
The names of soldiers on the Tyag Chakra tablets are etched in which color?,Golden letters.,
What does Ananda's mother make that Soumya misses?,Chhole bhature.,
"In ""My Dear Soldiers,"" what terrains do soldiers defend?","Heights, valleys, deserts, and marshes. ",
"What does the poet do for the brave men in ""My Dear Soldiers""?",Prays for them.,
What does 'feat' mean in the poem?,An achievement or accomplishment.,
"Who is the poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" dedicated to?",The defenders of the borders.,
"What is the tone of the poem ""My Dear Soldiers""?",Grateful and admiring.,
"In ""Rani Abbakka,"" what did the queen refuse to sell to the Portuguese?",Spices and cloth.,
What did her husband think of her decision to defy the Portuguese?,"That it was a ""rather rash decision"". ",
What was the reaction of the other rajas when Abbakka asked for their help?,They said it was impossible and advised her not to provoke the Portuguese.,
Where was the Portuguese base that Abbakka sent an envoy to?,Mangalore.,
How did the Portuguese reply to Abbakka's envoy?,By attacking with cannons.,
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"In ""The Day the River Spoke,"" what does the word 'wailed' mean in context?",Complained in a loud voice.,
What did Jahnavi's mother say about girls learning?,"""Girls should learn as much as they want."" ",
"In ""Try Again,"" what is a 'monarch'?",A king or queen who rules a country.,
How did King Bruce feel before seeing the spider?,"""As grieved as man could be"". ",
What does the phrase 'strong endeavour' mean?,A powerful effort or attempt.,
"In ""Three Days to See,"" how does the author describe the bark of a pine tree?",Rough and shaggy.,
"The author would ""behold with awe"" the sunrise. What does 'behold' mean?",To see or look at.,
What does the author say about the several means of contact nature provides?,"She says to ""glory in all the facets of pleasure and beauty"". ",
"In ""Dr. Dolittle,"" what is the Cat's-food-Man's first name?",It is not mentioned in the text.,
Why did Polynesia think Dr. Dolittle should be an animal doctor?,Because he knew the way animals think.,
"What does it mean to say someone has ""got sense""?",That the person is wise or reasonable.,
"In ""A Funny Man,"" what did the man wear?","A shoe on his head, hats on his feet, and red-striped overalls. ",
What action did the narrator take that showed her surprise?,She staggered back against the wall.,
How does the poem create humor?,Through nonsensical and unexpected actions and descriptions.,
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" what is Mrs. Shaw's goal in inviting the guests?","To make new, wealthy friends. ",
"Mary says, ""I'm not a child!"" What does this show about her?",She believes she is mature and capable.,
What is Mary's final line in the play?,"""Must you go? Can't you stay?"" ",
"In ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" what does ""hoo-ha"" mean?",A noisy disturbance or commotion.,
"Why did Anand's inventions ""never work out as they are supposed to""?",They often had unintended and chaotic consequences.,
How did the neighbors find out about the intruder?,They heard Anand and Anita shouting.,
"What does ""indulgently"" mean?",Fondly or with tolerance.,
"In ""Paper Boats,"" what does the child not know?",Which playmate in the sky sends clouds to race with his boats.,
"What is the mood of the poem ""Paper Boats""?","Dreamy, innocent, and hopeful.",
"The poem ""Paper Boats"" is written from the perspective of whom?",A young child.,
"In ""North, South, East, West,"" why were Shaana's hands shaking in Kashmir?","From the cold, because she was not wearing gloves. ",
What was Shaana's mother sad about in the Sundarbans?,How much the place floods today.,
"What did Shaana find ""amazing"" about the Pamban bridge?",That a train can travel across the sea.,
"In ""The Tunnel,"" what did the sound of the approaching train resemble?",Distant thunder.,
"What did the watchman, Sunder Singh, place over his face for his nap?",A large banana leaf to keep away flies.,
"According to Sunder Singh, which ""tribe"" cannot or will not rest in the afternoon?",The tribe of boys.,
"What does ""lithe and sinewy"" mean when describing the leopard?","Thin, graceful, lean, and muscular. ",
"In ""Travel,"" what does the phrase ""all day"" contrast with?","""all night"". ",
"What emotion does the final stanza of ""Travel"" convey?",A strong sense of wanderlust and desire for adventure.,
"In ""Conquering the Summit,"" where is Arunima Sinha from?","Ambedkar Nagar, a small district in Uttar Pradesh. ",
"What does the term ""Seven Summits"" refer to?",The highest mountain peaks of each of the seven continents.,
"What does ""adversity"" mean?",A difficult or unlucky situation or event.,
"In ""A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers,"" where is Ananda from?",Chandigarh.,
What does the 'Veerta Chakra' or 'Circle of Bravery' exhibit?,Six murals crafted in bronze depicting valiant battle actions.,
The National War Memorial symbolizes the nation's what?,Gratitude for the armed forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice.,
"In ""My Dear Soldiers,"" what does the phrase ""scorching sun's sweltering rays"" describe?",Extreme heat.,
"In ""Rani Abbakka,"" what does ""defied"" mean?",Openly resisted or refused to obey.,
What was the name of Rani Abbakka's mother?,Hiriya Abbakka.,
"What does the phrase ""laughing-stock"" mean?",A person subjected to general mockery or ridicule.,
"What is a ""fortified position"" in a battle?",A location that has been strengthened with defensive works against attack.,
"What does ""undaunted courage"" mean?",Being courageous without being discouraged by danger or difficulty.,
"In ""The Tunnel,"" what bird's sharp notes did Sunder and Suraj hear?",The tailorbird.,
"What are ""flying foxes""?",A type of large bat.,
What is a 'night mail'?,"A train that runs at night, often carrying mail. ",
"What does ""brandishing"" mean?","Waving something, especially a weapon, as a threat or in anger. ",
What is a 'plume of smoke'?,"A long, thin cloud of smoke. ",
What does the word 'harrowing' mean?,Extremely disturbing and painful.,
"In ""A Homage..."", what does 'interminable' mean?",Everlasting or endless.,
"What does ""the prime of your youth"" refer to?",The best and most energetic part of one's life.,
What is the meaning of 'sovereign country'?,A country with a government that has complete authority.,
What is an 'envoy'?,"A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. ",
"In ""The Tunnel"", what does ""instinctively"" mean?",Without conscious thought; by natural instinct.,
"The phrase ""snorting and puffing"" is an example of what?",Onomatopoeia.,
"What does ""ambience"" mean?",The character and atmosphere of a place.,
"What does ""inconsequential"" mean?",Not important or significant.,
What was the name of the operation for the Kargil War mentioned in the text?,OP Vijay.,
What is a 'memoir'?,An account of one's personal life and experiences.,
What does the Sanskrit phrase 'Athithi Devo Bhava' mean?,"""The guest is equivalent to God"". ",
What is 'origami'?,The Japanese art of paper folding.,
"In ""My Brother's Great Invention"", what is a dynamo?",An electric generator.,
"What does ""trifled"" mean?",Treated without seriousness or respect.,
"In ""Dr. Dolittle,"" what is a ""poodle""?",A breed of dog.,
"What does it mean to be ""in a league with"" someone?",To be associated or in an alliance with them.,
"In the comic, what does ""cowed by"" mean?",Intimidated or frightened by.,
What is a 'citation' in the context of military awards?,An official statement mentioning meritorious performance of duty.,
"What is a ""glacier""?",A slowly moving mass of ice formed by the accumulation of snow.,
What is the capital of Nagaland?,Kohima.,
What is a 'beacon'?,A source of inspiration or light.,
"Who wrote ""Born Again on the Mountain""?",Arunima Sinha.,
"In ""The Tunnel"", what are ""seven sisters"" birds also called?",Jungle babblers.,
What is a 'shikara'?,A type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake and other water bodies of Srinagar.,
What is a 'coracle'?,"A small, rounded, lightweight boat. ",
From which Indian language does the word 'chutney' originate?,Hindi.,
From which language does the word 'jungle' originate?,"Sanskrit, through Hindi. ",
What is the motto of the Indian Army?,Sevā Paramo Dharmah (Service Before Self).,
What is the motto of the Indian Air Force?,Nabhaḥ Sprśam Dīptam (Touch the Sky with Glory).,
"In ""Dr. Dolittle"", what does ""twitching"" mean?","Making a short, sudden movement. ",
"What does it mean to be a ""Bold Explorer"" based on the pre-reading activity?",Someone who likes trying new activities and exploring dense forests.,
"In ""The Tunnel,"" what does ""pitch dark"" mean?","Completely dark, with no light at all. ",
What is a 'porcupine'?,A small animal with sharp spikes on its back.,
"In ""Conquering the Summit,"" what is 'physiotherapy'?",Treatment of injury or disease by physical methods such as massage and exercise.,
What does the phrase 'surge of emotions' mean?,A sudden and great increase in feelings.,
"In ""A Funny Man"", what does 'Your Highness' usually refer to?",A title of respect for royalty.,
From which ancient text does the phrase 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' originate?,The Maha Upanishad.,
Who is 'Birbal'?,A witty and humorous advisor in the court of Emperor Akbar.,
What is a 'limerick'?,A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA).,
What does the phrasal verb 'rigged up' mean?,To assemble something temporarily.,
What is the meaning of the word 'edifice'?,"A large, impressive building. ",
What does 'valiant' mean?,"Very brave, especially in a difficult situation. ",
Who was Rani Gaidinliu?,A Naga leader who led an armed uprising against the British.,
What is 'Braille'?,A tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.,
Who invented the Braille system?,Louis Braille.,
What is a 'metaphor'?,A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.,
What is the function of an imperative sentence?,"To give an order, command, or request. ",
"What does the phrase ""fateful night"" imply?","A night where an event with important, often negative, consequences took place. ",
"In ""Dr. Dolittle"", what is a ""cellar""?","A room below ground level, often used for storage. ",
What does the binomial phrase 'odds and ends' mean?,"Various small, miscellaneous items. ",
What is an 'acrostic poem'?,A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase vertically.,
What was the first passenger train route in India?,Between Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and Thane in 1853.,
"What is the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet?",The Atal Tunnel in India.,
What is a 'diadem'?,A jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.,
"In the poem ""Travel,"" what does the word 'shrieking' suggest about the train's whistle?","It is a very loud, high-pitched sound. ",
What does the phrase 'contemplation of the drifting smoke' mean?,Deeply thinking about the smoke as it moved slowly through the air.,
What is the primary emotion Mary's mother feels throughout Scene II of the play?,Embarrassment and anxiety.,
What character trait does Anand lack when building his inventions?,Caution and foresight into potential consequences.,
What does the phrase 'ancient war formation' refer to?,"A tactical arrangement of soldiers in historical battles, like the Chakravyuh. ",
"Who was the illustrious ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire mentioned in ""The Wit That Won Hearts""?",King Krishnadeva Raya.,
What was the collective name for the eight celebrated poets in Krishnadeva Raya's court?,The Ashtadiggajas.,
Which courtier was known for his quick wit and humour?,Tenali Ramakrishna.,
"Why did King Krishnadeva Raya have a quarrel with his queen, Thirumalambal?",The queen yawned several times while he was reciting a poem he wrote.,
What revolutionary items did Tenali Rama bring to the court to solve the king's issue?,A plateful of paddy seeds.,
What natural action did Tenali Rama use to explain the queen's innocence to the king?,Yawning.,
What did Tenali Rama say would happen if a person yawned while sowing seeds?,The seeds would scatter unevenly.,
How was the bond between the royal couple restored at the end of the story?,"The king apologised to the queen, admitting his pride had blinded him. ",
What did the king and queen present to Tenali Rama for his service?,Valuable gifts.,
What is King Krishnadeva Raya's famous Sanskrit drama mentioned in the text?,Jambavati Parinayam.,
"In the poem ""A Concrete Example,"" what is Mrs. Jones's garden full of?",Stones.,
"What object in Mrs. Jones's garden has a ""strange device""?",A sundial.,
How small does the speaker think the plants in Mrs. Jones's garden are?,So small that they must be planted with a pin.,
What was the speaker standing on when Mrs. Jones was talking about a flower?,The speaker was standing on the flower itself.,
"What is the repeated line or refrain in the poem ""A Concrete Example""?","""My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones"". ",
"What is the rhyme scheme of the poem ""A Concrete Example""?",AABBCC.,
"What is a pun, as defined in the textbook?",A figure of speech using words with multiple meanings for a humorous effect.,
"How long had the four young men in ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" been traveling?",Ten days.,
What was the ultimate goal of the four young men traveling to Ujjain?,To secure an audience with the King and find employment.,
What did Ram Datt notice about the camel from its tracks?,It was lame in one leg.,
How did Shiv Datt deduce that the camel was blind in its right eye?,It had only nibbled on the foliage to the left of the road.,
What clue made Har Datt conclude that the camel had a short tail?,"He noticed small droplets of blood from mosquito bites, which a long tail would have fended off. ",
How did Dev Datt know the camel had a pain in its stomach?,"The prints of its forefeet were deep, while the hind foot prints were faint, indicating it was drawing up its hind legs due to discomfort. ",
What did the angry merchant accuse the four young men of?,Stealing his camel and selling it.,
How did the King of Ujjain reward the four young men for their wisdom?,He appointed them as his advisers.,
What does Ram Datt say is the reason for their journey to Ujjain?,The hope of being appointed to the King's service.,
"In the play, what does the word 'eludes' mean?",Difficult to obtain.,
What does the term 'countenance' refer to?,Facial expression.,
"Who are the four young men in the play ""Wisdom Paves the Way""?","Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt. ",
What was the king's final proclamation about the four men?,That four new advisers stand by his side to guide the kingdom to prosperity.,
Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra in India?,Major Somnath Sharma.,
In which battle did Major Somnath Sharma show extraordinary heroism?,The Battle of Badgam.,
"What was the objective of Pakistan's ""Operation Gulmarg""?",To annex the Kashmir Valley.,
What was Major Somnath Sharma's physical condition when his company was sent to Srinagar?,His left hand was in a plaster cast.,
How many soldiers were in Major Sharma's D Company during the battle?,90 soldiers.,
Approximately how many invaders were Major Sharma's company facing?,About 500 invaders.,
What were Major Somnath Sharma's famous last words to the Brigade headquarters?,"""I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round"". ",
How did Major Somnath Sharma die?,He was killed instantly when a mortar shell hit his position.,
How old was Major Somnath Sharma when he laid down his life for the nation?,24 years old.,
Who inspired young Somnath with valorous tales from the Mahabharata?,His grandfather.,
What is the title of the poem by Mary Dow Brine?,Somebody's Mother.,
How is the old woman in the poem described in the first stanza?,"Old, ragged, grey, and bent with the chill of the winter's day. ",
Why was the old woman afraid to cross the street?,She was afraid the carriage wheels or horses' feet would crowd her down.,
"What did the ""gayest laddie"" of the group whisper to the old woman?","""I'll help you cross, if you wish to go."" ",
How did the young boy feel after helping the woman cross the street?,His young heart was happy and well content.,
What reason did the boy give his friends for helping the old woman?,"He said, ""She's somebody's mother,"" and hoped someone would help his own mother in a similar situation. ",
"What prayer did ""somebody's mother"" say in her home that night?","""God be kind to the noble boy, Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy!"" ",
"In the poem, what are the schoolboys compared to?",A flock of sheep.,
"Who is the author of the letter ""I Too Had a Dream""?",Verghese Kurien.,
To whom did Verghese Kurien write the letter?,"To his grandson, Siddharth. ",
What does Kurien say is the difference between a telephone call and a written letter?,"A phone call gives fleeting joy, while a letter is a treasured possession that can be re-read. ",
"What was the ""noblest task"" for Dr. Kurien's generation after India became independent?",To contribute towards building an India free from hunger and poverty.,
What career did Dr. Kurien originally envision for himself?,He did not envision a career in service to farmers.,
"Who was Dr. Kurien's mentor and supporter in Anand, Gujarat?",Tribhuvandas Patel.,
"According to Dr. Kurien, what is the most important value he adhered to?","Integrity, which he defines as being honest to oneself. ",
What does Dr. Kurien define as failure?,Not putting in your best effort and not contributing to the common good.,
Which award did the President of India give Dr. Kurien in 1999?,The Padma Vibhushan.,
What challenge did Dr. Kurien and his wife give to their grandson regarding the medal?,"That he should not be satisfied with keeping his grandfather's award, but earn his own. ",
Who is known as the 'Milkman of India'?,Dr. Verghese Kurien.,
Who initiated the Green Revolution in India?,Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.,
"What is the real name of the boy nicknamed ""Encyclopedia Brown""?",Leroy.,
Who is Encyclopedia Brown's father?,The Chief of Police in Idaville.,
How did Encyclopedia Brown often help his father solve difficult cases?,"They discussed the cases at the dining table, and Encyclopedia would solve them. ",
Who were the two suspects in the Diamond Mart robbery five years ago?,Tim Nolan and Daniel Davenport.,
What did Tim Nolan leave on his kitchen table before he died?,His will and a sheet from his desk calendar.,
What were the four strange words Nolan wrote on the calendar sheet?,Nom Utes Sweden Hurts.,
What was Encyclopedia's one key question that helped solve the case?,"""Is there a young fir tree in Mr. Nolan's palm-tree nursery?"" ",
How did Nolan create the four-word code?,"He used the days of the week, dropped the letters 'd-a-y', and formed new words from the remaining letters. ",
"What did ""Nom"" and ""Utes"" stand for in the code?","Nom = Monday, Utes = Tuesday. ",
What was the unwritten fifth word that solved the mystery?,"Fir, for Friday. ",
Where was the stolen jewellery found?,Inside a twenty-gallon jug of earth from which the young fir tree grew.,
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" what was Gopi doing instead of gathering food?",Drawing pictures in the sand with a twig.,
What instruction did the mysterious man give Gopi about the magic brush?,"""Paint not for the wealthy ones, But only for the poor."" ",
What was the first thing Gopi painted that became real?,A bowl of khichdi.,
"Who heard about Gopi's ""magic gains"" and became greedy?",The Zamindar.,
What did the Zamindar order Gopi to paint for him?,"A fortress, treasures, jewels, and riches. ",
What did Gopi paint to escape from the prison cell?,"A winding road and a strong, bold horse. ",
How did Gopi stop the Zamindar and his men from chasing her?,"She painted a mighty, wide river with fast currents. ",
What did Gopi threaten to paint to feast on the Zamindar and his men?,A beast.,
What did Gopi paint for the villagers to celebrate her victory?,"A feast of sweets and tea, a bright courtyard, and a band to play. ",
In which state is the Valley of Flowers located?,Uttarakhand.,
What unique structures in Meghalaya are considered feats of engineering and are made of intertwined roots?,The Living Root Bridges.,
How was the Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra formed?,A colossal meteorite crashed into the Earth.,
What is the strange phenomenon at the Magnetic Hills in Ladakh?,An optical illusion where vehicles appear to roll uphill against gravity.,
What causes the waters of Kumbalangi village in Kerala to glow at night?,"Bioluminescence, caused by a high concentration of micro-planktons. ",
"What are the mangrove forests in West Bengal, lying in the delta of major rivers, called?",The Sundarbans.,
From which tree is the name 'Sundarbans' derived?,The sundari trees.,
What is the unique feature of the Chandipur Beach in Odisha?,"The sea retreats by 2-5 km during ebb tide, making it seem like it disappears and reappears. ",
What is an anagram?,A word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.,
What kind of butterfly is mentioned as a rare wildlife species in the Valley of Flowers?,The lime butterfly.,
What was six-year-old Rakesh eating when he walked home from the Mussoorie bazaar?,Cherries from the Kashmir Valley.,
Why did Rakesh's parents send him to live with his grandfather in Mussoorie?,"There were no schools in their village, and they wanted him to get an education. ",
What advice did Grandfather give Rakesh about the last cherry seed?,"""If you want luck, you must put it to some use... Plant it."" ",
"What did Rakesh circle the newly sprouted cherry plant with, and for what reason?","He circled it with pebbles for ""privacy"". ",
What was the first major setback for the young cherry tree?,A goat entered the garden and ate all its leaves.,
What happened to the cherry tree when a woman was cutting grass?,She cut the cherry tree in two with one sweep of her scythe.,
Who was the cherry tree's first visitor?,A bright green praying-mantis.,
What did Rakesh do with the hairy caterpillar that was eating the leaves?,"He removed it and told it to ""Come back when you're a butterfly."" ",
What miracle did Rakesh and his grandfather gaze at one morning?,A pale pink blossom at the end of a branch on the cherry tree.,
"According to Grandfather, what made their cherry tree so special?","""We planted it ourselves."" ",
"At the end of the story, what did Rakesh wonder as he touched the tree he had grown?","""Is this what it feels to be God?"" ",
"In ""Harvest Hymn,"" to whom do the men offer their tribute in the first stanza?","Surya, the lord of the lotus and the harvest. ",
What instruments are used to praise Surya?,Cymbal and flute.,
"In the second stanza, who is hailed as the ""sender of rain and the dewfall""?",Varuna.,
What do the men bring as tribute to Varuna?,"Thanks and garlands, and the wealth of their valleys. ",
"In the third stanza, who do the women praise as the ""sweet and omnipotent mother""?","Prithvi, or Earth. ",
"According to the women, where do their riches have their birth?",In the womb of the Earth.,
"In the final stanza, who is addressed as the ""Lord of the Universe"" and ""Father eternal""?",Bramha.,
"What are described as both the ""Seed and the Scythe"" of the harvests?",The Lord of the Universe (Bramha).,
What do all the voices ask for from Bramha in the final stanza?,"His succour (support), counsel (wisdom), and care. ",
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" what is the name of the farmer?",Velu.,
What was Velu's major problem at the beginning of the story?,"The rains had not come, and his fields were dry and cracked. ",
Where did Velu go to find out when it would rain?,He went to the weather office in the city.,
What did the people at the weather office tell Velu?,They were at a loss themselves and couldn't tell him when it would rain.,
Who did Velu meet sheltering under a large tree?,An old woman.,
What was the old woman's explanation for the lack of rain?,She said Nature is giving the land a rest from ceaseless cultivation.,
"According to the old woman, what happens to the land when the rains don't come?","The land is left alone, undisturbed, and resting. ",
What did the old woman say the land would do when the rains finally come?,"It would spring back into activity, fresh and ready for the crop. ",
What did Velu feel as he approached his village after talking to the woman?,A cool breeze and a tiny drop of rain.,
What did Velu see in the sky as he ran home?,The clouds were gathering in the distance.,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" what was the name of the astronaut who owned the pet?",Sven Olsen.,
"What kind of animal was Sven's pet, Claribel?",A small yellow canary.,
How did Sven smuggle Claribel aboard the space station?,He brought her up on the last ferry from Earth when he returned from leave.,
"What was Sven's stated ""scientific curiosity"" for bringing Claribel to space?",He wanted to see how a bird would operate when it had no weight but could still use its wings.,
"What problem did the narrator, and the crew, wake up with one ""morning""?",A nagging headache and feeling sluggish.,
What was wrong with Claribel when Sven found her?,"She was unconscious, a tiny bundle of yellow feathers. ",
How did the crew revive Claribel after she fainted?,They gave her a shot of oxygen from an emergency cylinder.,
What did the narrator remember about the historical use of canaries?,That miners used to carry them down into mines to warn them of dangerous gas.,
What was the actual problem on the space station that caused Claribel to pass out?,"Part of the air purifier had frozen up during an eclipse, and the single alarm circuit failed. ",
"How did Claribel, a tiny bird, save the entire crew?",Her collapse warned them of the poisonous air before they all passed out.,
"What can make ""Magic talk"" according to the poem ""Magnifying Glass""?","The ""round glass"" or magnifying glass. ",
"What does the poet see in a ""scrap of chalk"" using the glass?",A myriad of shells.,
"An ""inch of moss"" is transformed into what when seen through the glass?",A forest with flowers and trees.,
What does a drop of water look like through the magnifying glass?,A hive of bees.,
What does the poet call the spider's claws?,Tigerish claws.,
From where does the deft spider jet its woven web-silk?,From his spinnerets.,
"In the final stanza, what celestial body does the poet say would seem walkable with lenses like the magnifying glass?",The moon.,
"What is the rhyme scheme of the poem ""Magnifying Glass""?",ABCB.,
Who was Bibha Chowdhuri?,India's first woman physicist.,
Bibha Chowdhuri carved a path in which male-dominated field?,Physics.,
Under which Nobel Laureate did Bibha Chowdhuri study at the University of Manchester?,Patrick M.S. Blackett.,
What was Bibha Chowdhuri's most notable scientific contribution mentioned in the text?,"The discovery of pi-mesons, a subatomic particle. ",
Who nominated Bibha Chowdhuri for a Nobel Prize in 1950?,Erwin Schrödinger.,
"At which institute did Bibha Chowdhuri become the first woman faculty member, selected by Homi J. Bhabha?",Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).,
How did the International Astronomical Union (IAU) honour Bibha Chowdhuri's legacy in 2019?,By renaming a star in the constellation Leo as 'Bibha'.,
What does the name 'Bibha' mean?,Beam of light.',
Who is popularly referred to as the 'Rocket Woman of India'?,Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava.,
Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava played a pivotal role in which major ISRO missions?,"Mars Orbiter Mission, Chandrayaan-2, and Chandrayaan-3. ",
How many women contributed to the Chandrayaan-3 mission?,Over 50 women.,
What is the article's concluding description of Bibha Chowdhuri?,The beacon and 'beam of light' that will always guide the way for Indian science.,
What is an archaic word?,A word that is no longer part of common usage.,
What is the National Tree of India mentioned in the textbook?,The Banyan tree.,
What is the V-shaped formation of flying birds for?,It helps them fly long distances easily by catching uplifting wind currents and saving energy.,
"What are millets, as described in the text?",A varied group of small-seeded grasses with more fibre and minerals than other cereals.,
What is the common English name for Bajra?,Pearl Millet.,
What is the purpose of a letter of enquiry?,It is a formal letter written to seek detailed information about something.,
What is a narrative essay?,A piece of writing on a personal or imagined experience.,
What is the name of the garden around Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi?,Amrit Udyan.,
Who is known as the 'Birdman of India'?,Salim Ali.,
What is a merged word?,"A word made by combining parts of two different words, like 'brunch' from breakfast and lunch. ",
What is the primary purpose of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)?,To economically uplift the rural population by imparting essential skill-based training.,
What is the difference between Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)?,"AR enhances the real world with digital elements, while VR creates a fully immersive, simulated world. ",
What is the name of the Government of India's new set of National Awards in science and technology?,Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar'.,
Who was the first Indian woman to get admission to Calcutta Medical College?,Kadambini Ganguly.,
Who is the first woman scientist to head a missile project in India?,Tessy Thomas.,
What does the phrase 'a canary in the coal mine' mean?,It describes an early sign of potential danger.,
What is the name of the astronomical observatory in New Delhi built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II?,Jantar Mantar.,
Who was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India?,Salim Ali.,
What is the objective of the Agricultural Meteorology Division of IMD?,To minimise the impact of adverse weather on crops and boost agricultural production.,
What is 'fallowing' in agriculture?,Leaving land without sowing for one or more cycles to allow it to recover nutrients and retain moisture.,
"Who is remembered as the ""Shershah of Kargil""?",Captain Vikram Batra.,
What is the highest military award in India?,The Param Vir Chakra.,
Who is affectionately known as Dharti Aaba (Father of the Land)?,Birsa Munda.,
The hymn-to-the-earth (Prthvi-Sūkta) is from which ancient text?,The Atharva Veda.,
Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system?,Āryabhața.,
"What is the name of the world's first residential university, located in Bihar?",Nalanda.,
What is the special quality of the 56 SaReGaMa pillars at the Vittala Temple in Hampi?,"When tapped, they produce musical notes. ",
What are Spoonerisms?,A mistake in speaking where the first sounds of words in a phrase are exchanged.,
What is the full form of STEM?,"Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. ",
How do astronauts manage to run on a treadmill in space?,Their bodies are held down using rubber straps.,
What is the literal meaning of 'appiko' in Kannada?,Hugging'.,
Who is known as the 'Forest Man of India'?,Jadav Payeng.,
What is a syllable in a word?,"A single, unbroken vowel sound in a word. ",
The festival of Van Mahotsav Diwas is celebrated for what purpose?,To celebrate and encourage the planting of trees.,
"What does the word 'succour' mean in the ""Harvest Hymn""?",Help or support.,
What is the process of separating rice seeds from the plant called?,Threshing.,
"According to the text, how did animals react before the 2004 tsunami?",Elephants ran for higher ground and dogs refused to go outdoors.,
Which Indian scientist is known as the 'father of fibre optics'?,Narinder Kapany.,
Which popular board game was invented in ancient India to teach children values?,Snakes and Ladders.,
The USB port was invented by which Indian-born engineer?,Ajay Bhatt.,
What is a 'limerick'?,A five-line poem that has a humorous twist in the last line.,
"In ""A Concrete Example"", the title is a pun. What are its two meanings?",1. A literal garden made of concrete/stone. 2. A clear example of Mrs. Jones's gardening habits.,
"In ""The Wit that Won Hearts"", what does the phrase 'gnawed at him' mean?",It bothered him.,
"What is a 'scythe' as described in ""The Cherry Tree""?","A tool with a long, sharp, curved blade and a long handle. ",
What does the word 'plodded' mean?,Walked slowly.,
Who was the first woman to be elected as the General President of the Indian Science Congress?,Asima Chatterjee.,
What does the word 'ineffable' mean?,Indescribable or beyond human comprehension.,
"Who wrote the poem ""A Nation's Strength""?","Ralph Waldo Emerson (Note: The provided text does not credit the author, but this is general knowledge. For the purpose of the dataset, I will state ""The author is not mentioned in the text."").",
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" what did Velu harvest on his land season after season?",Jowar one season and dhal the next.,
"In ""Feathered Friend"", what is a 'cubbyhole'?",A small enclosed space or room.,
"What is the meaning of the word 'keeled' in the story ""Feathered Friend""?",Collapsed or fainted.,
"What are 'spinnerets' as mentioned in the poem ""Magnifying Glass""?",The part of a spider from which it spins silk for its web.,
What does the word 'trailblazers' mean?,People who are the first to do something that others do later.,
What does 'equitable access' mean?,Fair access for everyone.,
"In ""Bibha Chowdhuri,"" what is the meaning of 'periphery'?",The boundary or outer edge.,
What is a merged word for 'motor' and 'hotel'?,Motel.,
What is the clipped form of 'influenza'?,Flu.,
What is the clipped form of 'refrigerator'?,Fridge.,
What does 'to devise a strategy' mean?,To think of a plan.,
How did the court react when Tenali Rama explained yawning?,The court erupted into laughter.,
"What is the name of the old woman's neighbour in ""A Concrete Example""?",The speaker of the poem.,
"What did the men's voices praise Varuna for in ""Harvest Hymn""?",For his mercy that cherished their furrows and fostered their grain.,
What was Rakesh's age when the cherry tree was four years old?,Nine years old.,
What is the meaning of 'tenacity'?,Determination.,
What is the name of the boy who saved a woman from the Domri River?,Rohan Ramchandra Bahir.,
What award did Rohan receive for his bravery?,The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023.,
What does 'to hold their heads high' mean?,To be confident and have a positive feeling.,
What is the meaning of 'fast-paced world'?,A world where things happen very quickly.,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" what was Sven's job?",He was a construction man in the space station.,
What is a 'girder'?,"A long, thick piece of steel or concrete used to support a large structure. ",
What does the phrase 'to be at a loss' mean?,To be confused or not know what to do.,
What does 'crimson' mean?,A deep red colour.,
"Who wrote the poem ""Harvest Hymn""?",Sarojini Naidu.,
What is a 'nightjar'?,A bird known for its calls in the evening.,
What is an 'ornithologist'?,A person who studies birds.,
Who was the first Indian woman to receive a PhD in a scientific discipline?,Kamala Sohonie.,
The game of Snakes and Ladders was originally invented to teach what?,It was created to teach children values.,
What is the meaning of 'unfazed'?,Not worried.,
What is the meaning of 'arduous'?,"Difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy. ",
"What is the main message of the poem ""Somebody's Mother""?","The importance of kindness, empathy, and helping others, especially the elderly. ",
What was the King of Ujjain's final reaction to the four men's wisdom?,"He was marvelled and impressed, offering them positions as his advisers. ",
"Why did the narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" hit his head on an angle beam?",He looked up with a start when he heard Claribel's whistle.,
"What was the ""one great advantage"" Sven's construction team had over earthbound skyscraper builders?",They could step back and admire their work without falling due to gravity.,
"In ""The Magic Brush,"" why did Gopi refuse the Zamindar's order?",She had sworn to use the magic brush only to help the needy.,
What was the main proof that Tim Nolan and Daniel Davenport might have been involved in the robbery?,A clerk thought she recognised Nolan when his mask slipped.,
Why was Encyclopedia Brown's nickname fitting?,"His head was filled with facts from A to Z, just like an encyclopedia. ",
What was the first sign that Chief Brown had an unsolvable case?,He would stare at his cream-of-mushroom soup at the dinner table.,
"In ""The Wit that Won Hearts,"" why did the ministers avoid the king when he wanted to recite his poem?","They were making excuses, implying the poem was not good. ",
"What does the speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" mean by a ""crazy path""?",An unusual or strangely designed path.,
"In ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" why did the four friends want to meet the King?",They were confident he would recognise their talents and give them jobs.,
Why was Major Somnath Sharma's company's resistance crucial in the Battle of Badgam?,It provided time for reinforcements to arrive and ultimately saved Srinagar for India.,
What is the central message Dr. Verghese Kurien conveys about success and rewards?,True rewards come from working tirelessly for the larger good of the country and humanity.,
"How did Claribel, the canary, demonstrate she had adapted to zero gravity?",She could hang motionless in the air and perform backward loops with leisurely flicks of her wings.,
"What is the 'magic' that the poet's 'round glass' can do in ""Magnifying Glass""?","It can reveal the hidden, marvellous complexity in tiny, ordinary things. ",
"What was the ""uphill battle"" that Bibha Chowdhuri faced throughout her life?",The struggle to be heard and seen in the male-dominated field of science.,
"According to ""Harvest Hymn,"" what are the ""gold of our fields"" and ""gold of our fruit""?",The ripe harvest of grains and fruits.,
"In ""The Cherry Tree,"" how did the seasons affect the tree's growth?",It grew quickly during the monsoon rains and bent low with snow in winter.,
"What is the main conflict in the story ""Waiting for the Rain""?",The conflict between a farmer's need for control (working the land) and nature's own rhythm (the need for rest).,
What is the meaning of the word 'valour'?,Courage.,
What is a 'contingent' of troops?,A group of soldiers forming part of a larger group.,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" what does 'throng' refer to?",A large crowd of people.,
What does 'envisioned' mean?,Imagined or expected something to happen in a particular way.,
What is the meaning of 'adhered'?,To continue to support or stick to a belief.,
What is a 'girdler' in the context of the space station story?,"It should be 'girder', which is a large iron or steel beam for construction. ",
What are 'spinnerets' on a spider?,Organs through which silk is produced.,
Who are 'trailblazers' as per the article on Bibha Chowdhuri?,"People who are the first to do something, paving the way for others. ",
What is a 'scythe'?,A tool with a long curved blade for cutting grass or grain.,
"In ""Harvest Hymn,"" what does 'munificent' mean?",Generous.,
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" what does 'forlorn' mean?",Sad and neglected.,
What does the word 'resolute' mean?,Determined.,
What is 'sarcasm'?,Mockery or the use of irony to convey contempt.,
"Who wrote the story ""The Cherry Tree""?",Ruskin Bond.,
What does the phrase 'to be precise' mean?,To be exact and accurate.,
What does the phrase 'gain an audience with' mean?,To have a formal meeting with someone important.,
What is the meaning of 'to foil a plan'?,To prevent a plan from succeeding.,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" what does the word 'hastened' mean?",Hurried or moved quickly.,
What does the word 'abiding' mean in the phrase 'abiding pleasure'?,Long-lasting.,
What does the term 'jottings' refer to in Dr. Kurien's letter?,Brief notes.,
What does the word 'wiry' mean?,Thin but strong.,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" what does 'garbs' mean?",Clothing of a special kind.,
"In ""Magnifying Glass,"" what does 'myriad' mean?",A countless or extremely great number.,
What does the word 'deft' mean in relation to the spider?,Skillful and quick in movement.,
What is the meaning of 'acclaim' in the Bibha Chowdhuri article?,Praise.,
What does the term 'pivotal role' mean?,A crucial or central role.,
"In ""The Cherry Tree,"" who was described as 'grumpy' and why?","Grandfather, because the road was blocked and there was no newspaper for several days. ",
"In ""Harvest Hymn,"" what does 'bounty' refer to?",Generosity or abundance provided.,
"Why did Velu, the farmer, feel he was being punished?",Because there was no rain despite his hard and honest work.,
What is a 'grievance'?,A complaint.,
What does 'unfounded' mean in relation to rumours?,Not based on reason or facts.,
What does 'posthumously' mean?,After death.,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" what does 'meek' mean?",Quiet and gentle.,
What does 'integrity' mean according to Dr. Kurien?,Being honest to yourself.,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" what does 'inexplicable' mean?",Unexplainable.,
"What are 'lenses' as mentioned in the poem ""Magnifying Glass""?","Pieces of curved glass used in spectacles, cameras, or telescopes. ",
What is the meaning of 'sceptical'?,Doubtful.,
What is a 'beacon'?,A source of inspiration or a guiding light.,
"In ""The Wit That Won Hearts,"" what literary works was King Krishnadeva Raya known for?",The epic Amuktamalyada and the Sanskrit drama Jambavati Parinayam.,
How did the queen describe the king's poem to Tenali Rama?,"She said it was filled with vague expressions like sun, moon, and stars, and made no sense.",
What excuse did the ministers give to avoid listening to the king's poem?,They made excuses and avoided him.,
What was the topic of discussion in the royal court before Tenali Rama presented his idea?,Improving paddy cultivation in the empire.,
How did the courtiers react with sarcasm to Tenali Rama's 'magic seeds'?,They whispered that he'd claim they grow without water or that he found them on the moon.,
What reason did the king give for being unimpressed with the special seeds?,"He said such cultivation would need special soil, manure, and repellents, and could cause farmers to suffer if something went wrong.",
"According to Tenali Rama, who is exempt from the natural act of yawning?","No one, as it is as natural as breathing.",
What physical features decorated the courtroom of King Krishnadeva Raya?,"Intricately carved pillars, a high ceiling, and exquisite rugs.",
"In ""A Concrete Example,"" what does the speaker call the path in Mrs. Jones's garden?",A crazy path.,
"What literary device is used in the line ""puts little plants between the stones""?",Alliteration.,
What does the word 'delicate' mean in the context of the poem's plants?,Fragile or fine.,
"What is the literal meaning of the title ""A Concrete Example""?",It refers to the concrete and stones that make up Mrs. Jones's garden.,
"In ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" what was the physical state of the four young men at the start of the play?",They were travel-worn but resolute.,
What specific detail about the camel's lame leg did Ram Datt observe in the tracks?,"Only three feet left distinct impressions, while the fourth was faint.",
What did Shiv Datt notice about the leaves on the right side of the road?,"They hung undisturbed, as if unseen by the camel.",
"According to the king, what two qualities did Har Datt show in his reasoning?",Both observation and deduction.,
What does the king call the four men's wisdom in his final address?,A beacon for his kingdom.,
What does the word 'resolute' mean in the play?,Determined.,
What is the meaning of 'chastened' as it applies to the merchant?,Feeling sorry or humbled for being wrong.,
How does the play conclude for the four young men?,"Their journey was fulfilled in a manner they had never anticipated, as they became the king's advisers.",
"In ""A Tale of Valour,"" how were Indian troops initially sent into Srinagar?",They were airlifted because the land route was not in good condition.,
Why was it strategically important to retain control of the village of Badgam?,"It was at a higher altitude than the airfield, and access to the airfield was through the village.",
How did Major Sharma assist the Indian aircraft during the battle?,He bravely laid out ground panels to guide the aircraft towards their target.,
What was the numerical superiority of the enemy against D Company?,The enemy outnumbered them by almost seven to one.,
What specific actions did Major Sharma take on the battlefield to encourage his men?,"He moved fearlessly, directed fire, and personally filled magazines for his gunners.",
What military honour was awarded to the 4 KUMAON battalion for their sacrifice?,"The Battle Honour, Srinagar.",
What is the meaning of 'tenacity'?,Determination.,
What does the word 'posthumously' mean?,After death.,
Who is Captain Vikram Batra popularly remembered as?,"The ""Shershah of Kargil"".",
What was Captain Vikram Batra's iconic success signal?,Yeh Dil Mange More'.,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" what was the condition of the street?",It was wet with a recent snow and slippery.,
"What is the meaning of 'uncared for, amid the throng'?",Alone and ignored in a large crowd.,
What action showed the boy's pride in his own strength?,"He felt ""Proud that his own were firm and strong"" while guiding the woman's trembling feet.",
The poem contrasts the woman's aged hand with the boy's what?,His strong young arm.,
"What is the central theme of ""Somebody's Mother""?",Kindness and empathy.,
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?,AABB.,
"In ""I Too Had a Dream,"" what does Dr. Kurien say about the correlation between people's circumstances and their happiness?",He says there is little correlation.,
"According to Dr. Kurien, who do we often compare ourselves with?","Someone we think is happier, like a relative or an acquaintance.",
What does Dr. Kurien hope his letter will inspire his grandson and other children to do?,To work tirelessly in their chosen field for the larger good of the country and humanity.,
What does the phrase 'to stand by me' mean in the context of Dr. Kurien's wife?,To support him.,
Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra?,Major Somnath Sharma.,
What is the meaning of 'valour'?,Courage.,
How did the story of Major Somnath Sharma's sacrifice ensure the tricolour would fly over Srinagar?,His company's resistance delayed the enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive and save the city .,
What is the meaning of 'serene'?,Calm and peaceful.,
Who was the last recipient of the PVC mentioned in the text?,Captain Vikram Batra.,
What is the second-highest military award in India?,The Maha Vir Chakra.,
What was Dr. Kurien's profession before he began working with dairy farmers?,He could have pursued a career in metallurgy.,
"In ""Somebody's Mother"", what does the phrase ""school let out"" signify?",Freedom and happiness for the children.,
How does the text describe Major Somnath Sharma's family background?,His family had a rich military legacy.,
What does the word 'poignant' mean?,Emotional and sad.,
Unit 3: Mystery and Magic (Continued),,
"Why was Leroy's nickname ""Encyclopedia""?","His head was filled with facts from A to Z, and he read more books than anyone.",
What was Tim Nolan's business in Idaville?,A small palm-tree nursery.,
How did Tim Nolan and Daniel Davenport know each other?,They met while they were both in prison in South Carolina.,
Who was the only person to possibly recognise one of the robbers?,A clerk at the Diamond Mart thought she recognised Tim Nolan.,
Why didn't the police arrest Tim Nolan after the robbery?,"There was no proof, and the clerk refused to testify against him.",
"What was Chief Brown's ""hunch"" about Nolan and Davenport?",That they hid the loot to retrieve it after things cooled down.,
"What did Encyclopedia Brown do when he did his ""hardest thinking""?",He leaned back and closed his eyes.,
"What did Mrs. Brown, a former English teacher, think 'Nom' stood for?","She thought it was a shortening of 'nominative', a grammatical term.",
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" what happens to the pictures Gopi draws in the sand?",The wind blows by and sweeps them away.,
Name three specific items Gopi painted for the poor villagers.,"A muffler for a farmer, a plough for another man, and a shawl for a grandmother.",
How does the Zamindar react when Gopi refuses his order?,"He roars, stamps his foot, and bellows to his men to seize her and the brush .",
What does Gopi do with the magic brush while the Zamindar is dreaming of gold?,She paints a winding road and a horse to escape.,
How do the villagers react upon seeing Gopi's return?,"They are merry and kind, exclaiming ""It's Gopi! She's back again!"".",
What does the phrase 'far and wide' mean?,Over a large area.,
"In ""Spectacular Wonders,"" approximately how many species of exotic flowers are in the Valley of Flowers?",Around 600 species.,
The Living Root Bridges are a UNESCO world heritage site described as what?,Tangible heritage.,
What is the rank of the Lonar Crater Lake among the world's largest craters?,It ranks as the third largest in the world.,
What does the yellow signboard at the Magnetic Hill instruct visitors to do?,To park their vehicles in the box marked with a white point on the road.,
What are the small organisms that cause bioluminescence called?,Micro-planktons.,
What is an estuary?,An area where a freshwater river meets the ocean.,
What is the scientific term for the period when water flows away from the shore?,Ebb tide.,
"In ""The Cherry Tree,"" what was the soil like in the Himalayan foothills where Rakesh lived?",The soil was stony.,
What types of forests grew on the sheltered slopes?,Forests of oak and deodar.,
For how long did Rakesh keep the cherry seed in his mouth?,"For some time, until all the tang had gone.",
"After planting the seed, what did Rakesh immediately do?","He had lunch and ran off to play cricket, forgetting about the seed.",
How did Grandfather and Rakesh spend the winter evenings?,"They sat over a charcoal fire, and Grandfather told stories while Rakesh read the newspaper to him.",
How did Rakesh and his grandfather know it was spring?,They saw the wild ducks flying north again to Siberia in a V-shaped formation.,
What was Grandfather's reassuring comment after the goat ate the leaves?,"""Never mind... It will grow again, cherry trees are tough"".",
"After the grass-cutting woman cut the tree, what did the cherry tree do by the next summer?",It sent out several new shoots with tender green leaves.,
What did Grandfather call Rakesh's deep black eyes?,Blackberry eyes.,
"Besides birds, what other creatures came to feed on the nectar in the cherry blossoms?",Bees.,
"In ""Harvest Hymn,"" how is Surya, the sun god, described?",Bright and munificent lord of the morn.,
"What does 'bounty' mean in the line ""Thine is the bounty that prospered our sowing""?",Generosity; abundant provision.,
What does 'mellowing radiance' refer to?,"The gentle, ripening light of the sun.",
"How is Varuna, the rain god, described?",Great and beneficent lord of the main.,
What does 'fostered our grain' mean?,Nurtured or helped our grain to grow.,
"In the women's song, what does the 'plentiful bosom' of the Earth do?",It feeds us.,
What does 'opulent giving' refer to?,The rich and abundant gifts from the Earth.,
What does the word 'ineffable' mean?,Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.,
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" how is the rising sun described?",Glowing crimson like fire.,
For how many years had Velu's land never failed him before the drought?,For nearly six years.,
What was the condition of the earth due to the lack of rain?,"It hardened, crusted, and cracked.",
How did the old woman describe Nature?,As a mother to all of us.,
"According to the old woman, what does the land do when it is left alone?","It lies undisturbed, staring at the sky, resting.",
What did Velu feel just before he saw the clouds gathering?,A cool breeze on his back and a tiny drop on his shoulder.,
What does the word 'dejected' mean?,Sad and disappointed.,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" how did the narrator first become aware of Claribel's presence?",He heard a musical whistle beside his ear while working in his office.,
What was the narrator doing when he first saw Claribel?,He was checking lists of technical stores.,
How did Claribel move around in zero gravity?,"With a few leisurely flicks of her wings, as she didn't believe in unnecessary work.",
What problem did the crew face in concealing Claribel from visiting VIPs?,She got rather noisy when she was upset.,
What are 'ventilating shafts' and 'storage bulkheads'?,"Passageways for air and dividing walls in compartments, where Claribel's sounds came from.",
What is Jock Duncan's role on the space station?,"He was the cook, doctor, and dietitian.",
Why was Jock Duncan's check for Claribel's heartbeat inconclusive?,Because he had never listened to a canary's heart before.,
"How did Jim, the duty engineer, initially react to the narrator's warning about the air?","He dismissed it as ""Nonsense!"" because the alarms should have gone off.",
What was the value of the engineering equipment that had failed the crew?,Half a million dollars' worth.,
What does the author suggest will be the purpose of canaries in space stations in the future?,"To act as a double safeguard for the air quality, at practically no extra expense.",
"In ""Magnifying Glass,"" what is the meaning of the word 'myriad'?",A countless or extremely large number.,
What kind of claws does the poet say the spider has?,Tigerish claws.,
"According to the poem, why are the flies ""silly""?","Because they stumble into the spider's net despite having ""all those eyes"".",
"What does the poet mean when he says the glass will make the tiniest thing ""itself surpass""?",The glass will make things appear more marvellous than they really are.,
What is the poet's posture as he watches the spider?,He lies in wait and watches.,
"In ""Bibha Chowdhuri,"" what did the title 'India's New Woman Scientist' reflect about the world's perception?",It reflected the awe she inspired in a world that was still sceptical of women's capabilities.,
Where did Bibha Chowdhuri conduct research under the mentorship of Vikram Sarabhai?,At the Physical Research Laboratory.,
When did Bibha Chowdhuri pass away?,In 1991.,
What is a 'constellation'?,A group of stars forming a recognisable pattern.,
What does the word 'luminary' mean in the context of Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava?,"A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.",
What does the word 'arduous' mean?,Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.,
What does the word 'stark' mean in 'a stark reminder'?,"Clear, sharp, and absolute.",
What does 'STEM' stand for?,"Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.",
What is a 'professorship'?,The position or office of a university professor.,
What are the full forms of TIFR and ISRO?,Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Indian Space Research Organisation.,
"Who is the author of ""Feathered Friend""?",Arthur C. Clarke.,
What does the term 'free fall' mean in space?,The motion of a body where gravity is the only force acting upon it.,
"Why does the narrator say he had ""vague memories of fitful, disturbed dreams""?",It was an early symptom of the air quality problem on the space station.,
"Who wrote the poem ""Magnifying Glass""?",Walter de la Mare.,
"In the article on Bibha Chowdhuri, what does it mean to be 'on the cusp of greatness'?",To be at the point where greatness is about to be achieved.,
On what date did Margie write in her diary about finding a real book?,She wrote the entry on the page headed 17 May 2157.,
What did Margie's grandfather say about the books from his grandfather's time?,He said that there was a time when all stories were printed on paper.,
"What did Margie and Tommy find ""awfully funny"" about the real book?",They found it funny to read words that stood still instead of moving on a screen.,
"According to Tommy, what is the main drawback of a printed book?",He considers it a waste because you have to throw it away after you're through with it.,
How old were Margie and Tommy?,Margie was eleven and Tommy was thirteen.,
Where did Tommy find the old book?,He found it in the attic of his house.,
What was the subject of the book that Tommy found?,The book was about school.,
Why was Margie scornful about the book's subject?,She was scornful because she hated school.,
Why did Margie's mother send for the County Inspector?,She sent for him because Margie had been doing worse and worse in her geography tests.,
What did the County Inspector look like?,He was a round little man with a red face and a box of tools with dials and wires.,
What did Margie hope the County Inspector wouldn't be able to do?,She hoped he wouldn't know how to put the mechanical teacher together again.,
Which part of her mechanical teacher did Margie hate the most?,She most hated the slot where she had to put her homework and test papers.,
What reason did the Inspector give for Margie's poor performance in geography?,He explained that the geography sector was geared a little too quick for her age level.,
What had happened to Tommy's teacher that made Margie hopeful?,Tommy's teacher was taken away for nearly a month because its history sector had blanked out completely.,
"According to Tommy, what was the main difference in the old kind of schools?","The old schools had a man as a teacher, not a regular mechanical teacher. ",
"Where did the teachers live in the old days, according to Tommy?",The teachers didn't live in the house; they had a special building where all the kids went.,
What did Margie's mother believe about the learning process for little girls?,She believed that little girls learned better if they learned at regular hours.,
What was Margie's arithmetic lesson about?,It was on the addition of proper fractions.,
What did Margie think the kids in the old days could do to help each other with homework?,"Since they all learned the same things, they could help one another with the homework and talk about it. ",
What was the final thought Margie had about the old schools?,She was thinking about the fun they had.,
What challenge did Evelyn Glennie face when she went to the Royal Academy of Music?,She faced the challenge of being profoundly deaf.,
"When did Evelyn's mother, Isabel Glennie, first notice her daughter's hearing problem?",She noticed it when eight-year-old Evelyn didn't move when her name was called to play the piano.,
What advice was given to Evelyn's parents after her deafness was confirmed?,They were advised that she should be fitted with hearing aids and sent to a school for the deaf.,
Who spotted Evelyn's potential as a musician?,Percussionist Ron Forbes spotted her potential.,
What technique did Ron Forbes use to teach Evelyn music?,"He used two large drums tuned to different notes and asked her to ""sense it some other way"" instead of listening through her ears. ",
How did Evelyn realize she could sense the different notes?,She realized she could feel the higher drum from the waist up and the lower one from the waist down.,
What was one of Evelyn's first major achievements after deciding to make music her life?,She scored one of the highest marks in the history of the Royal Academy of Music during her audition.,
"How does Evelyn ""hear"" the sound of a xylophone?",She can sense the sound passing up the stick into her fingertips.,
What does Evelyn do to feel the vibrations of the instruments through her feet?,She removes her shoes when performing on a wooden platform.,
"According to master percussionist James Blades, what extraordinary gift does Evelyn possess?","He said that what we hear, she feels—far more deeply than any of us. ",
"Besides regular concerts, where does Evelyn Glennie perform for free?",She gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals.,
What did Emperor Aurangzeb ban in his royal residence?,He banned the playing of a musical instrument called the pungi.,
Why was the pungi banned?,It was banned because it had a shrill and unpleasant sound.,
Who decided to improve the tonal quality of the pungi?,A barber from a family of professional musicians decided to improve it.,
How was the shehnai named?,"As it was first played in the Shah's chambers by a 'nai' (barber), it was named the 'shehnai'. ",
Why is the shehnai considered auspicious?,"Its sound is considered promising to bring good fortune, which is why it's played in temples and at weddings. ",
Who is credited with bringing the shehnai onto the classical stage?,Ustad Bismillah Khan is credited with this achievement.,
At what age did Bismillah Khan take to music?,"He took to music early in life, at the age of three. ",
Where did the young Bismillah Khan practice the shehnai in solitude?,His favourite haunts for practice were the temple of Balaji and Mangala Maiya and the banks of the Ganga.,
What inspired Bismillah Khan to improvise and invent new raagas?,The flowing waters of the Ganga inspired him.,
Who became the first Indian to greet the nation with his shehnai on 15 August 1947?,Bismillah Khan was the first Indian to greet the nation with his shehnai on Independence Day.,
Which film director was so impressed with Bismillah Khan that he named a film after the instrument?,Film director Vijay Bhatt named his film 'Gunj Uthi Shehnai'.,
Why were Bismillah Khan's ventures in the film world limited?,He couldn't come to terms with the artificiality and glamour of the film world.,
What did Bismillah Khan say when a student wanted him to head a shehnai school in the U.S.A.?,He asked the student if he would be able to transport the River Ganga as well.,
What does Ustad Bismillah Khan’s life perfectly exemplify?,"His life is a perfect example of the rich, cultural heritage of India. ",
"How did Kezia's father give her a ""casual kiss"" in the mornings?","Every morning before going to work, he came into her room to give her the kiss. ",
What was Kezia's feeling when she heard the noise of her father's carriage growing fainter?,She had a glad sense of relief.,
Why did Kezia stutter when speaking to her father?,She stuttered because she was trying so hard to say the words properly.,
"To Kezia, thinking about her father alone was like thinking about what?",It was like thinking about a giant.,
What did Kezia's grandmother suggest she make for her father's birthday?,She suggested Kezia make him a pin-cushion from a piece of yellow silk.,
What did Kezia fill the pin-cushion with?,She filled it with tiny pieces of fine paper she found on the bed-table in her mother's room.,
What was written on the papers that Kezia tore up?,The papers contained her father's great speech for the Port Authority.,
How was Kezia punished for tearing the papers?,"Her father hit her little, pink palms with a ruler. ",
"After her punishment, what did Kezia sob to her grandmother?","She sobbed, ""What did God make fathers for?"" ",
Who were the Macdonalds?,They were the family with five children who lived next door to Kezia.,
What did Kezia decide after watching the Macdonalds play?,She decided that there were different sorts of fathers.,
"What was the ""same old nightmare"" that Kezia often had?",It was a nightmare of a butcher with a knife and a rope.,
Who comforted Kezia when she had the nightmare while her mother and grandmother were away?,Her father comforted her.,
How did her father comfort her during the nightmare?,"He carried her to his big bedroom, tucked her in, and lay down beside her. ",
"What ""funny feeling"" came over Kezia as she lay beside her sleeping father?","She felt that her father was not so big, had no one to look after him, and was too tired from work. ",
What did Kezia realize about her father's hardness?,"She realized that although he was harder than her grandmother, it was a ""nice hardness."" ",
What was Kezia's final realization about her father?,She realized what a big heart he had.,
In which German city was Albert Einstein born?,He was born in the German city of Ulm.,
What did Einstein's mother think was strange about him as a baby?,His mother thought his head seemed much too large.,
What did Einstein's playmates call him?,"His playmates called him ""Brother Boring."" ",
"According to a story, what were Einstein's first spoken words?","His first words were, ""The soup is too hot."" ",
What did a headmaster once tell Einstein's father about his future?,He said that Einstein would never make a success at anything.,
At what age did Einstein begin learning the violin?,He began learning to play the violin at the age of six.,
Why did Einstein hate his school in Munich?,He hated the school's regimentation and often clashed with his teachers.,
Why was German-speaking Switzerland a better option for Einstein's education?,It was a city which was more liberal than Munich.,
"Besides science, what else appealed to Einstein in Zurich?","He felt a special interest in a fellow student, Mileva Maric. ",
"Why did Einstein see Mileva Maric as an ""ally""?","He saw her as an ally against the ""philistines""—people in his family and at the university who did not like art, literature, or music. ",
What job did Einstein finally secure in 1902?,He secured a job as a technical expert in the patent office in Bern.,
What did Einstein jokingly call his desk drawer at work?,"He called it the ""bureau of theoretical physics."" ",
What famous theory did Einstein publish in 1905?,He published his Special Theory of Relativity.,
What relationship does the famous formula E=mc² describe?,It describes the relationship between mass and energy.,
Why was Einstein's mother against his marriage to Mileva?,She thought Mileva was too old for him (three years older) and was bothered by her intelligence.,
In what year did Einstein receive the Nobel Prize for Physics?,He received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921.,
Why did Einstein emigrate to the United States in 1933?,He emigrated when the Nazis came to power in Germany.,
What did Einstein warn President Franklin D. Roosevelt about in his 1939 letter?,He warned that a single bomb of a new type could destroy an entire port and its surrounding territory.,
How did Einstein react to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?,He was deeply shaken by the extent of the destruction.,
What did Einstein propose in his public missive to the United Nations?,He proposed the formation of a world government.,
For what causes did Einstein campaign during the last decade of his life?,He agitated for an end to the arms buildup and campaigned for peace and democracy.,
How was Einstein celebrated when he died in 1955?,He was celebrated as a visionary and world citizen as much as a scientific genius.,
What was the narrator's profession and financial situation?,He had just set up medical practice and his earnings were meagre.,
"What was the ""familiar"" noise the narrator heard in his room?","It was the sound of rats, which he said he shared the room with. ",
What two important decisions did the narrator make while admiring himself in the mirror?,"He decided to shave daily, grow a thin moustache, and always keep an attractive smile on his face. ",
What qualities did the narrator want in his future wife?,"He wanted a woman doctor with plenty of money and a good medical practice, who had to be fat. ",
"What was the ""valid reason"" for wanting a fat wife?","So that if he made a silly mistake and needed to run away, she should not be able to run after him and catch him. ",
How did the snake land on the narrator?,A fat snake wriggled over the back of the chair and landed on his shoulder.,
Where did the snake coil itself on the narrator's body?,"It coiled around his left arm, above the elbow. ",
"Why did the narrator sit like a ""stone image in the flesh""?","He was terrified as the snake's hood was spread out just three or four inches from his face, and any movement could be fatal. ",
What made the narrator smile feebly at himself during the dangerous encounter?,"He forgot his danger and smiled at the thought that he was a poor, foolish, and stupid doctor with no medicine in the room if the snake struck. ",
What did the snake do that seemed to be an act of appreciation from God?,"The snake turned its head and looked into the mirror, seeing its reflection. ",
What did the narrator wonder if the snake was deciding while looking in the mirror?,"He wondered if it was deciding about growing a moustache, using eye shadow, or wearing a vermilion spot. ",
How did the narrator escape?,"The snake unwound itself, moved towards the mirror on the table, and the narrator quietly went out and ran for his life. ",
What happened when the narrator returned to his room the next morning?,He found that a thief had removed most of his things.,
"What was the ""final insult"" the thief had left behind?",The thief had left behind the narrator's dirty vest.,
"According to the narrator, why had the snake spared him?","He joked that it was a snake that was ""taken with its own beauty."" ",
Into which kind of family was A.P.J. Abdul Kalam born?,He was born into a middle-class Tamil family in Rameswaram.,
"What qualities did Kalam's father, Jainulabdeen, possess despite his disadvantages?",He possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit.,
What does Kalam say about his mother Ashiamma's generosity?,He is certain that far more outsiders ate with them than all the members of their own family put together.,
How does Kalam describe his own childhood looks?,He describes himself as a short boy with rather undistinguished looks.,
"How did Kalam earn his ""first wages""?",He helped his cousin Samsuddin catch bundles of newspapers thrown from a moving train.,
What did Kalam collect during the Second World War to earn one anna?,He used to collect tamarind seeds and sell them to a provision shop.,
What characteristics did Kalam inherit from his parents?,"He inherited honesty and self-discipline from his father, and faith in goodness and deep kindness from his mother. ",
Who were Kalam's three close friends in his childhood?,"His friends were Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan, and Sivaprakasan. ",
From which community were Kalam's childhood friends?,They were from orthodox Hindu Brahmin families.,
What did Kalam's family arrange during the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony?,His family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site.,
What incident involving a new teacher happened in the fifth standard?,The new teacher asked Kalam to move to the back bench because he could not tolerate a Muslim boy sitting with a Hindu priest's son.,
"How did Ramanadha Sastry's father, Lakshmana Sastry, react to this incident?","He summoned the teacher and told him not to spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance, asking him to either apologize or quit. ",
Who was Kalam's science teacher and how was he a rebel?,"His science teacher was Sivasubramania Iyer; though an orthodox Brahmin, he did his best to break social barriers. ",
How did Sivasubramania Iyer's wife initially react to Kalam being invited for a meal?,She was horrified and refused to serve a Muslim boy in her ritually pure kitchen.,
How did Sivasubramania Iyer challenge his wife's conservative attitude?,He served Kalam with his own hands and sat down beside him to eat.,
What change was seen in the science teacher's wife during Kalam's second visit?,She took him inside her kitchen and served him food with her own hands.,
Why did Abdul Kalam ask his father for permission to leave Rameswaram?,He wanted to study at the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram.,
What quote from Khalil Gibran did Kalam's father use to console his wife?,"""Your children are not your children... They come through you but not from you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts. For they have their own thoughts."" ",
What was unusual about the blessing that the 'holy man' gave to Santosh Yadav's mother?,"The unborn child's grandmother told the holy man they did not want a son, yet he gave the requested blessing for a daughter. ",
What does the name 'Santosh' mean?,The name 'Santosh' means contentment.,
How was Santosh different from other girls in her village regarding her dress?,"Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. ",
What did Santosh decide to do when she was sixteen?,She decided to fight the system in her own quiet way by pursuing further education instead of getting married.,
How did Santosh get her parents to pay for her schooling in Delhi?,"When they refused, she politely informed them of her plans to work part-time to pay her fees, which made them agree to pay. ",
Where did Santosh enroll for her mountaineering course?,She enrolled in a course at Uttarkashi's Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.,
What remarkable qualities did Santosh develop as a climber?,"She developed remarkable resistance to cold and altitude, equipped with an iron will, physical endurance, and amazing mental toughness. ",
At what age did Santosh Yadav scale Mt Everest for the first time?,She scaled Mt Everest at barely twenty years of age.,
What feat did Santosh achieve by climbing Mt Everest at that age?,She became the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat.,
How did Santosh show her concern for her fellow climbers during the 1992 Everest mission?,"She provided special care to a dying climber and managed to save another, Mohan Singh, by sharing her oxygen with him. ",
What record did Santosh set within twelve months of her first ascent?,"She scaled the Everest a second time, thus setting a record as the only woman to have scaled the Everest twice. ",
Which top national honour was bestowed upon Santosh Yadav?,"She was bestowed with one of the nation's top honours, the Padmashri. ",
How did Santosh show her concern for the environment?,She collected and brought down 500 kilograms of garbage from the Himalayas.,
At what age did Maria Sharapova reach the world number one position in women's tennis?,She reached the summit when she was barely eighteen.,
How old was Maria when she was sent to train in the United States?,She had not yet celebrated her tenth birthday.,
"Why did Maria's mother, Yelena, not accompany her to Florida?",She was compelled to stay back in Siberia because of visa restrictions.,
What important lesson did the nine-year-old Maria learn?,She learned that tennis excellence would only come at a price.,
How did the senior tennis pupils treat Maria?,They would wake her up at 11 p.m. and order her to tidy up the room and clean it.,
How did Maria react to this humiliation?,"Instead of getting depressed, she became more quietly determined and mentally tough. ",
"What did Maria never think of doing, and why?",She never thought of quitting because she knew what she wanted.,
What was the key to Maria bagging the women's singles crown at Wimbledon in 2004?,Her mental toughness was the key.,
"Despite speaking with a pronounced American accent, which nationality does Maria proudly parade?",She proudly parades her Russian nationality.,
What are Maria Sharapova's hobbies?,"She lists fashion, singing, and dancing as her hobbies. ",
What is Maria's fondness for evening gowns at odds with?,It appears at odds with her love of pancakes with chocolate spread and fizzy orange drinks.,
"According to Maria, what is the most important thing and the dream that kept her going?",The most important thing is to become number one in the world.,
"Which two temples in Kathmandu did the author, Vikram Seth, visit?",He visited the Pashupatinath temple and the Baudhnath stupa.,
What sign is displayed outside the Pashupatinath temple?,A sign proclaims 'Entrance for the Hindus only'.,
How does the author describe the atmosphere at Pashupatinath?,He describes an atmosphere of 'febrile confusion'.,
What is being cremated on the banks of the holy Bagmati river?,A corpse is being cremated on its banks.,
What is the belief about the small shrine half-protruding from the stone platform on the river bank?,"The belief is that when it emerges fully, the goddess inside will escape, and the evil period of the Kaliyug will end. ",
"In contrast to Pashupatinath, what is the atmosphere like at the Baudhnath stupa?","There is a sense of stillness, and it is a ""haven of quietness"". ",
Who owns many of the small shops on the outer edge of the Baudhnath stupa?,Many of the shops are owned by Tibetan immigrants.,
How does the author describe the streets of Kathmandu?,"He describes them as vivid, mercenary, and religious. ",
What things does the author buy and consume in Kathmandu?,"He buys a bar of marzipan, a corn-on-the-cob, love story comics, and a Reader's Digest, washing it down with Coca Cola and an orange drink. ",
Why did the author decide against a long journey home by bus and train?,He was too exhausted and homesick.,
What does the author compare the protruding bansuris on the flute seller's pole to?,He compares them to the quills of a porcupine.,
How does the flute seller make a sale?,"He makes a sale in a curiously offhanded way, as if it were incidental to his enterprise. ",
"What does the author say is the ""most universal and most particular of sounds""?",He says that flute music is the most universal and particular of sounds.,
"According to the author, what is music closest to in its phrases and sentences?",It is closest to the human voice.,
"What is the ""motive force"" of a flute?",Its motive force is living breath.,
What is Gerrard's initial reaction upon seeing an armed intruder in his cottage?,"He speaks pleasantly and acts surprised, but not frightened. ",
What does the Intruder want from Gerrard?,He wants to know a few things about Gerrard's life.,
What is Gerrard's full name?,His full name is Vincent Charles Gerrard.,
"Why does the Intruder think Gerrard is a ""wise guy""?","Because Gerrard initially denies owning a car, which the Intruder knows is a lie. ",
What is the Intruder's speciality in crime?,His speciality is jewel robbery.,
"What is the ""big surprise"" that the Intruder reveals to Gerrard?",His big surprise is that he is going to kill Gerrard.,
Why is the Intruder not afraid of being hanged for murdering Gerrard?,"He is already wanted for murder and says, ""they can't hang me twice."" ",
Why does the Intruder want to kill Gerrard and take on his identity?,"To gain freedom and live as Vincent Charles Gerrard, a free man, as he is a hunted rat. ",
"How does the Intruder know Gerrard is ""a bit queer - kind of a mystery man""?",He overheard two people talking about Gerrard and how he phones his orders and suddenly goes away and comes back.,
"What is the ""big surprise"" that Gerrard reveals to the Intruder?","Gerrard reveals that he himself is a criminal, saying ""Do you think I am a Sunday-school teacher?"" ",
What story does Gerrard invent to scare the Intruder?,"He claims things went wrong for him, he killed someone with bullets, and is now expecting trouble from the police tonight. ",
What does Gerrard tell the Intruder is in his travelling bag?,"He says it's a disguise outfit, with false moustaches and other things. ",
How does Gerrard trap the Intruder?,"He tells the Intruder to escape through a door to the garage, but when the Intruder looks, Gerrard pushes him into a cupboard and locks it. ",
"After trapping the Intruder, who does Gerrard call?","He calls a friend, asking him to tell the Sergeant to come to his cottage at once. ",
What does Gerrard plan to do with the amusing incident?,He thinks he will put it in his next play.,
What is Gerrard's profession as revealed at the end of the play?,He is a playwright.,
"What is a ""telebook""?","A telebook is a book that can be read on a screen, like a television or computer.",
In what code did Margie have to write her homework and test papers?,She had to write them out in a punch code she learned when she was six years old.,
How quickly did the mechanical teacher calculate Margie's marks?,The mechanical teacher calculated the marks in no time.,
"Why did Margie think the ""old kind of school"" must have been fun?","She thought it was fun because kids from the whole neighborhood came together, laughed, shouted, and learned the same things.",
"What did Tommy pronounce ""loftily"" to emphasize the age of the book?","He pronounced the word ""Centuries"" carefully and loftily.",
Why wasn't Margie prepared to dispute that a man could be a smart teacher?,She wasn't prepared to dispute it after Tommy claimed his father knew as much as his teacher.,
What was Tommy's reaction when Margie said she wouldn't want a strange man in her house to teach her?,"Tommy screamed with laughter because in the old system, teachers didn't live in the students' houses.",
What time was Margie's schoolroom on every day?,It was always on at the same time every day except Saturday and Sunday.,
What was Tommy doing as he walked away with the dusty old book?,"He walked away whistling, with the book tucked beneath his arm.",
What were the pages of the real book like?,The pages were yellow and crinkly.,
"What does the ""yellow wood"" in the poem symbolize?","It symbolizes the autumn season of the traveler's life, a time of change and decision-making.",
What is the traveler's regret in the first stanza?,He is sorry that he could not travel both roads.,
Why did the traveler choose the second road?,"He chose it because it was grassy and ""wanted wear,"" suggesting it was less traveled.",
"What does the phrase ""way leads on to way"" imply?","It implies that one choice or path leads to another, making it difficult to ever go back to the original point.",
How does the poet anticipate he will recall this decision in the future?,"He anticipates he will be telling the story ""with a sigh"" ages and ages hence.",
"What ""has made all the difference"" in the poet's life?",Taking the road less traveled by has made all the difference.,
"What does the phrase ""wanted wear"" mean?",It means the path had not been used much.,
"In the morning, how did the two roads look?","Both roads equally lay in leaves that no step had trodden black, meaning they were fresh and unused that day.",
What doubt did the traveler have about the first road?,He doubted if he should ever come back to travel it.,
"What is the central theme of the poem ""The Road Not Taken""?",The central theme is about making choices in life and the consequences of those choices.,
"What is a ""percussionist""?","A percussionist is a person who plays instruments like the drum, the tabla, etc.",
"At what age had Evelyn's marks deteriorated, leading to a specialist consultation?","By the time she was eleven, her marks had deteriorated.",
What was the cause of Evelyn's hearing impairment?,It was the result of gradual nerve damage.,
"What did Evelyn say ""suddenly looked black""?",Everything looked black when she was advised to be fitted with hearing aids and sent to a school for the deaf.,
How does Evelyn feel vibrations from the drums?,"By leaning against the drums, she can feel the resonances flowing into her body.",
"What is a ""workaholic,"" a term Evelyn uses to describe herself?",It is an informal term for a person who finds it difficult to stop working.,
Who is Ann Richlin and what does she say about Evelyn?,"Ann Richlin of the Beethoven Fund for Deaf Children says Evelyn is a ""shining inspiration for deaf children"".",
"What is a ""generic name,"" such as 'pungi' for reeded noisemakers?",It is a name given to a class or group as a whole.,
"What are ""paternal ancestors""?",They are the ancestors of one's father.,
"What is a ""souvenir""?","It is a thing given in memory of a place, person, or event.",
"What does ""coveted"" mean, in the context of the Bharat Ratna award?",It means much desired.,
Who was Bismillah Khan's grandfather and what was his position?,"His grandfather, Rasool Bux Khan, was the shehnai-nawaz of the Bhojpur king's court.",
Who was Ali Bux?,"Ali Bux was Bismillah Khan's maternal uncle, who was employed to play the shehnai at the Vishnu temple of Benaras.",
Who gave the famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech after Bismillah Khan's performance on Independence Day?,Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru gave the speech.,
What was the name of the Kannada film venture Bismillah Khan worked on?,The film was named 'Sanadhi Apanna'.,
Who is Shekhar Gupta?,He is the person who interviewed Bismillah Khan for the 'Readers' Digest' article cited in the text.,
"What does Bismillah Khan say is ""Hindustan's richest tradition""?",He says teaching children music is Hindustan's richest tradition.,
What did Bismillah Khan miss about Dumraon when he was in Benaras?,He missed the unique 'mattha' of Dumraon.,
On what date did Ustad Bismillah Khan pass away?,He passed away on 21 August 2006.,
How did the Government of India honor him upon his death?,He was given a state funeral and the government declared one day of national mourning.,
What does the poet ask the wind to do in the opening line?,"The poet asks the wind to ""come softly"".",
What destructive actions is the wind accused of in the first stanza?,"It is accused of breaking window shutters, scattering papers, and throwing down books.",
"At what is the wind ""very clever""?","The wind is very clever at ""poking fun at weaklings"".",
"What does the ""wind god"" do to the crumbling houses, doors, and hearts?",The wind god winnows and crushes them all.,
What does the poet suggest people do to make friends with the wind?,"The poet suggests building strong homes, jointing doors firmly, and practicing to firm the body.",
What is the wind's effect on weak fires?,The wind blows out weak fires.,
What is the wind's effect on strong fires?,It makes strong fires roar and flourish.,
"Who is the author of the poem ""Wind""?","The poem is by Subramania Bharati, translated by A.K. Ramanujan.",
"What does the word ""winnows"" mean in the context of the poem?","It means to blow grain free of chaff, metaphorically separating the weak from the strong.",
What is the overall message of the poem?,"The poem's message is that we should make ourselves physically and mentally strong to face life's challenges, which will then become our friends.",
What did Kezia's father do on Sunday afternoons?,"He stretched out on the sofa, with a handkerchief on his face, sleeping soundly and snoring.",
What did Kezia's father compare her to when he told her not to stare?,"He said she looked like a ""little brown owl"".",
"What does ""hue and cry"" mean?",It means an angry protest.,
How did Kezia's grandmother try to comfort her after the punishment?,She wrapped her in a shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair.,
What was the name of the game the Macdonald children were playing?,They were playing 'tag'.,
What did Kezia see the Macdonald boys do to their father?,"She saw the boys turn the hose on him, and he tried to catch them, laughing all the time.",
Who was Alice in the story?,Alice was the cook in Kezia's house.,
What did Alice tell Kezia not to do when she went to sleep?,"She told her not to scream and wake her ""poor Pa"".",
"When Kezia woke up from her nightmare, what was her father holding?",He was holding a candle in his hand.,
"What does it mean to be ""tucked up""?",It means to be covered up nicely in bed.,
How did Kezia's father help warm her feet?,He told her to rub her feet against his legs to get them warm.,
What did Kezia sigh about when she thought of her father's hard work?,"She sighed, thinking she had ""torn up all his beautiful writing"".",
What did Kezia hear when she laid her head on her father's chest?,She could hear his heart going.,
What was Kezia's last line in the story?,"She said, ""What a big heart you've got, Father dear"".",
"Who is the author of ""The Little Girl""?",The author is Katherine Mansfield.,
"What do ""humid shadows"" refer to in the poem?","They refer to dark, moisture-filled clouds that cast shadows on the earth.",
"What does the poet consider a ""bliss"" on a rainy night?",He considers it a bliss to press the pillow of a cottage-chamber bed and listen to the rain.,
"What do the ""starry spheres"" refer to?","They refer to the night sky filled with stars, which is now covered by clouds.",
"What does every ""tinkle on the shingles"" create?",It creates an echo in the heart.,
What starts in the poet's mind as he listens to the rain?,A thousand dreamy fancies start in his busy mind.,
"What do the ""thousand recollections"" do?","They weave their ""air-threads into woof,"" creating a tapestry of memories.",
"What is the ""single major memory"" that comes to the poet?",The memory of his mother comes to him.,
"Who are the ""darling dreamers"" the poet's mother used to regard?",He is referring to himself and his siblings when they were children.,
"What is the ""refrain"" that the poet listens to?",The refrain is the sound of the rain playing upon the shingles.,
"Who is the poet of ""Rain on the Roof""?",The poet is Coates Kinney.,
"What does the word ""freak"" mean in the context of Einstein's mother's opinion?",It's a word used disapprovingly for a person who is unusual and doesn't behave like others.,
"What does ""regimentation"" mean?",It means order or discipline taken to an extreme.,
In what city did Einstein's family move when he was 15 months old?,They moved to Munich.,
"What is a ""philistine""?","It's a word used disapprovingly for people who do not like art, literature, or music.",
"What does the word ""ally"" mean?",It means a friend or an associate.,
"What is a ""patent""?",It is a document that gives the rights of an invention to an inventor.,
"What does the term ""absolute"" mean in the context of time and distance?","It means measured in itself, not in relation to anything else.",
How did Einstein explain relativity in a lighthearted way?,"""When you sit with a nice girl for two hours, it seems like two minutes. When you sit on a hot stove for two minutes, it seems like two hours—that's relativity."" ",
"What does the word ""faltered"" mean in the context of Einstein's marriage?",It means the marriage became weak.,
"What does ""deflected"" mean?",It means changed direction because it hit something.,
"What is a ""missive""?","It is a letter, especially a long and official one.",
"What is a ""visionary""?",A visionary is a person who can think about the future in an original and intelligent way.,
What proof of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity came in 1919?,An eclipse of the sun in 1919 brought proof that his calculation about the deflection of light from stars was accurate.,
Who was Einstein's second wife?,He married his cousin Elsa the same year he divorced Mileva.,
"What had American physicists in an ""uproar""?",The discovery of nuclear fission in Berlin had them in an uproar.,
"Besides being a scientific genius, what else was Einstein celebrated as at the time of his death?",He was celebrated as a visionary and world citizen.,
What three things does the poet want to have at Innisfree?,"He wants to build a small cabin, have nine bean-rows, and a hive for the honeybee.",
"What kind of a ""glade"" does the poet want to live in?","He wants to live alone in the ""bee-loud glade"".",
How does peace come to Innisfree?,"Peace comes ""dropping slow"" from the ""veils of the morning"".",
What is the sound heard in the morning at Innisfree?,The sound of the cricket singing is heard.,
How is the midnight described at Innisfree?,"The midnight is described as ""all a glimmer"".",
What is the noon like at Innisfree?,"The noon is a ""purple glow"".",
What is the evening full of at Innisfree?,The evening is full of the linnet's wings.,
"What sound does the poet hear ""always night and day""?",He hears the lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore.,
Where does the poet stand when he hears this sound?,He stands on the roadway or on the pavements grey.,
Where does the poet hear the sound of the lake water in his heart?,"He hears it in the ""deep heart's core"".",
What book did the narrator take out to read?,He took out the 'Materia Medica'.,
What was the narrator an admirer of in those days?,He was a great admirer of beauty and believed in making himself look handsome.,
"What was the narrator's ""earth-shaking decision"" about his smile?",He would always keep an attractive smile on his face to look more handsome.,
How is the pain in the narrator's arm described?,"It was as if a thick leaden rod, or a rod made of molten fire, was powerfully crushing his arm.",
What words did the narrator try to write in his imagination on his heart?,"He tried to write the words, 'O God'.",
How far away was death lurking from the narrator?,Death lurked four inches away.,
"What does the phrase ""taken with"" mean, as in the snake was ""taken with its own beauty""?",It means to be attracted by.,
"What is the narrator's life companion like, in contrast to his wish for a fat wife?","She is a thin, reedy person with the gift of a sprinter.",
What items did the narrator possess in his suitcase?,"He had about sixty rupees, some shirts, and dhotis.",
"What one ""solitary"" piece of clothing did the narrator possess?",He possessed one solitary black coat.,
"What does the narrator's reflection on the thief's ""sense of cleanliness"" reveal about his own character?","It reveals that the narrator has a sense of humor, as he can make a joke even after being robbed.",
"Who wrote ""The Snake and the Mirror""?",The author is Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.,
From which language was the story translated?,It was translated from Malayalam.,
"What is a ""ballad""?","A ballad is a song narrating a story in short stanzas, often part of folk culture.",
What is a characteristic of the nights in the Northland during winter?,The nights are so long that people cannot sleep them through.,
What do the children in the Northland look like in their winter clothes?,"They look like ""bear's cubs"" in their funny, furry clothes.",
Why did Saint Peter ask the little woman for a cake?,"He was faint with fasting, as the day was almost done.",
What did the little woman think of the cake she first baked for Saint Peter?,She thought it seemed too large to give away.,
What did the woman do after baking a tiny scrap of dough as thin as a wafer?,She still couldn't part with that and put it on the shelf.,
Why did Saint Peter grow angry?,"He grew angry because he was hungry and faint, and the woman's selfishness was enough to provoke a saint.",
What was the curse Saint Peter placed on the woman?,"He said she was too selfish to live in human form and would have to build as birds do, boring for scanty food.",
What did the woman transform into?,She was changed into a woodpecker.,
What part of the woman's appearance remained the same after her transformation?,Her scarlet cap was left the same.,
"What does the word ""erstwhile"" mean?",It means former.,
"What does ""innate"" mean?",It means inborn or a quality in one's nature.,
"What does ""austere"" mean?","It means simple, strict, and severe.",
"What was the ""princely sum"" Kalam would fetch for a day's collection of tamarind seeds?",He would fetch the princely sum of one anna.,
What is 'Dinamani'?,"Dinamani is the name of a newspaper, as Kalam would attempt to trace war stories in its headlines.",
"What was the ""first casualty"" of the state of emergency during the war in Rameswaram?",The first casualty was the suspension of the train halt at Rameswaram station.,
What did Kalam feel half a century later about earning his first wages?,He could still feel the surge of pride in earning his own money for the first time.,
Who was Ramanadha Sastry's father?,"His father was Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, the high priest of the Rameswaram temple.",
What business did Aravindan go into?,He went into the business of arranging transport for visiting pilgrims.,
What did Sivaprakasan become?,He became a catering contractor for the Southern Railways.,
What were the bedtime stories Kalam's mother and grandmother told?,They were events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet.,
"What does the phrase ""could not stomach"" mean?",It means to be unable to tolerate.,
"What does ""downcast"" mean?",It means sad or depressed.,
"What did Lakshmana Sastry's strong sense of ""conviction"" do to the young teacher?",The strong sense of conviction he conveyed ultimately reformed the young teacher.,
"What does ""ritually pure"" mean?",It means kept protected from all outside influences for the observance of religion.,
What did Sivasubramania Iyer tell Kalam when he hesitated to visit for dinner again?,"He told him not to get upset, saying, ""Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted."" ",
What did Gandhiji declare when India's freedom was imminent?,"He declared, ""Indians will build their own India."" ",
What simile did Kalam's father use to explain why he had to go away to grow?,"He asked, ""Does the seagull not fly across the sun, alone and without a nest?"" ",
"What is breathing ""beneath all uniforms""?",A single body breathes beneath all uniforms.,
"What does the poet say about the land our ""brothers"" walk upon?","It is earth like our own, in which we all shall lie.",
"What common things are people in other countries aware of, just like us?",They are aware of sun and air and water.,
How are people in other countries fed during peace and starved during war?,"They are fed by peaceful harvests and starved by ""war's long winter"".",
What can be read in the hands of people from other countries?,A labour not different from our own can be read in their hands.,
What does the poet ask us to remember about hating our brothers?,"Whenever we are told to hate our brothers, it is ourselves that we shall dispossess, betray, and condemn.",
"What do we ""defile"" when we take arms against each other?",It is the human earth that we defile.,
"What does ""dispossess"" mean?",It means to dislodge or deprive.,
"What does ""defile"" mean?",It means to make dirty or pollute.,
"Who is the author of ""No Men Are Foreign""?",The author is James Kirkup.,
"What does ""in line with"" mean, in the context of Santosh's schooling?",It means following or according to the prevailing custom.,
"What was ""the last thing"" on Santosh's mind at sixteen?",An early marriage was the last thing on her mind.,
"What does ""headed straight for"" mean?",It means she went towards the training institute directly.,
"What does ""the culmination of her hard work"" refer to?",It refers to her scaling Mt Everest in 1992.,
"What does ""the enormity of the moment"" mean?",It refers to a very great moment.,
"What does ""held it aloft"" mean?",It means she held the flag up high.,
"What does ""fervent"" mean?",It means having strong and sincere feelings.,
"What does ""something disarming"" mean?",It is something that makes you feel friendly and takes away your suspiciousness.,
"What does ""at odds with"" mean?",It means in contrast to or not agreeing with.,
"What does ""poised beyond her years"" mean?","It means being more calm, confident, and in control than people of her age usually are.",
"What does ""packed off"" mean?",It means she was sent off to train.,
"What does ""heart-wrenching"" mean?",It means causing strong feelings of sadness.,
"What is the ""pinnacle"" Maria Sharapova reached?","It is the top, the world number one position in women's tennis.",
"What did Maria have to put up with to ""steadfastly pursue her dream""?","She had to put up with humiliation and insults, like being woken up late at night to clean the room.",
What does Maria consider the sacrifices she made to be?,She makes it amply clear that she considers the sacrifices were worth it.,
What is Maria's opinion on money from tennis?,"She says that while money is a motivation, the most important thing is to become number one in the world.",
What did Santosh Yadav threaten her parents with if they insisted on an early marriage?,She threatened that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education.,
What was the name of Santosh's college in Jaipur?,She joined Maharani College.,
What did the Aravalli mountaineers do when Santosh asked to join them?,"To her pleasant surprise, they answered in the affirmative and motivated her to take to climbing.",
How many years as a professional did it take Maria to reach the pinnacle?,It took her just four years as a professional.,
"According to the poet, what will a ""simple jab of the knife"" not do?",It will not kill a tree.,
How has the tree grown?,"It has grown slowly, consuming the earth, rising out of it, and absorbing years of sunlight, air, and water.",
"What is meant by the tree's ""leprous hide""?",It refers to the discolored and rough bark of the tree.,
"What happens to the ""bleeding bark"" after it is hacked and chopped?",The bleeding bark will heal.,
"What will rise from ""close to the ground"" if the tree is only cut?",Curled green twigs and miniature boughs will rise.,
What must be done to the tree to truly kill it?,The root is to be pulled out of the anchoring earth.,
"What does ""anchoring earth"" signify?",It signifies that the earth holds the tree securely with the help of its roots.,
"What is the ""strength of the tree"" that is exposed?","The root is the strength of the tree, described as white, wet, and the most sensitive part.",
What is the final process that kills the tree after it is uprooted?,"The process of scorching and choking in the sun and air, which leads to browning, hardening, twisting, and withering .",
"Who is the poet of ""On Killing a Tree""?",The poet is Gieve Patel.,
"What does ""febrile confusion"" mean?",It means hurried activity or complete chaos.,
"What is a ""shrine""?",A shrine is a place of worship.,
"What is a ""haven""?",A haven is a safe place.,
"What does ""mercenary"" mean in the author's description of Kathmandu?","It implies that the city has a commercial character, focused on making money.",
What are some of the sounds the author hears on Kathmandu's streets?,"He hears film songs from radios, car horns, bicycle bells, stray cows lowing, and vendors shouting.",
"What does the author mean by ""per se"" when considering his travel plans?","He means travel for its own sake, or by itself.",
What are 'bansuris'?,"Bansuris are a type of bamboo flute, specifically the deep flute of Hindustani classical music.",
"What does ""meditatively"" mean?",It means thoughtfully.,
"What does ""offhanded"" mean?",It means casual or not showing much interest.,
Name some types of flutes mentioned by the author.,"The reed neh, the recorder, the Japanese shakuhachi, the deep bansuri, clear or breathy flutes of South America, and high-pitched Chinese flutes.",
"What does the author mean when he says a flute's music is drawn into the ""commonality of all mankind""?",He means that the sound of a flute is a universal experience that connects all human cultures.,
Why was the author surprised to be so affected by the flute music on this particular occasion?,"Because on previous returns from abroad, he had hardly noticed such details or invested them with significance.",
"Who wrote the book 'Heaven Lake', from which 'Kathmandu' is an extract?",The writer is Vikram Seth.,
"What does the poet mean by ""A slumber did my spirit seal""?","He means a deep sleep (like ignorance or peace) closed off his soul or mind, making him unaware of reality.",
"What ""human fears"" did the poet not have before the loved one's death?","He had no fear of mortality or loss, as she seemed like a timeless being to him.",
"What does the line ""The touch of earthly years"" signify?",It signifies the effects of aging and the passage of time.,
What is the state of the loved one after death?,"She has no motion, no force, and neither hears nor sees.",
"What is ""earth's diurnal course""?",It is the earth's daily rotation on its axis.,
How is the loved one now a part of nature?,"She is ""Rolled round in earth's diurnal course / With rocks and stones and trees"".",
Does the poet imagine her in a 'heaven'?,"No, the poem suggests he sees her as having become one with nature, not in a separate happy state.",
"Who wrote the poem ""A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal""?",The poet is William Wordsworth.,
What does Gerrard do for a living?,He is a playwright who writes plays for the theatre.,
Why does the Intruder say Gerrard is luckier than most melodramatic villains?,"Gerrard corrects him, stating it was not a tribute to the Intruder's intelligence, but a hint that Gerrard had his own reasons for being hard to kill.",
How does Gerrard describe his own mysterious habits?,"He asks, ""Why do you think I am here today and gone tomorrow, never see tradespeople?"" to imply he is also a crook.",
"What does the Intruder claim happened when his ""job in town"" went wrong?",He claims he killed a cop.,
"What does ""a dandy bus"" mean?",It's an informal expression for a fashionable or excellent vehicle.,
"What is a ""wise guy"" in American English?",It's a person who pretends to know a lot or is being too clever.,
"What does Gerrard mean when he says, ""You have been so modest""?","He is being ironic, meaning the Intruder has been boastful and not modest at all.",
"Why does Gerrard say, ""A little harsh, isn't it?""",He says this with irony after the Intruder announces his plan to kill him.,
"What does Gerrard mean by ""gratuitous double""?","He is referring to the Intruder planning an unnecessary second murder, as he is already wanted for one.",
What prop does Gerrard use to convince the Intruder that his story is true?,"He points to his travelling bag, packed and ready to go, claiming it contains a disguise outfit.",
What sound provides the final push for Gerrard's plan to work?,"The telephone bell rings, which Gerrard uses to pretend the police are coming.",
"What are ""props,"" which Gerrard mentions on the phone?",They are objects used by actors on a stage during a play.,
How does Gerrard display his cool-headedness throughout the encounter?,"He uses wit, irony, and a calm tone, never showing panic and carefully constructing a story to outsmart the Intruder.",
"What is the significance of the title ""If I Were You""?","It refers to the Intruder's plan to become Gerrard, but ironically, Gerrard turns the tables, implying the Intruder wouldn't want to be him if he knew the ""truth.""",
"Who is the author of the play ""If I Were You""?",The author is Douglas James.,
Question,Answer,
"Who is the main character of the story ""A Letter to God""?",Lencho,
What was Lencho's profession?,He was a farmer.,
What was the only thing Lencho's field of ripe corn needed?,A downpour or at least a shower.,
What did Lencho compare the large raindrops to?,Ten cent pieces.,
What destroyed Lencho's crops?,A hailstorm.,
What did the field look like after the hail?,"It was white, as if covered with salt.",
What was Lencho's single hope after the crop failure?,Help from God.,
How much money did Lencho ask God for?,One hundred pesos.,
Who read Lencho's letter addressed to God?,The postmaster.,
What idea did the postmaster come up with after reading the letter?,To answer the letter and send money to Lencho.,
How much money was the postmaster able to collect?,Seventy pesos.,
Why did Lencho become angry when he counted the money?,Because it was only seventy pesos instead of the hundred he had asked for.,
Who did Lencho blame for the missing money?,"The post office employees, calling them a ""bunch of crooks"".",
"What is the irony in ""A Letter to God""?",The irony is that Lencho suspects the very people (the post office employees) who helped him of stealing his money.,
"Who is the poet of ""Dust of Snow""?",Robert Frost.,
"What kind of tree is mentioned in the poem ""Dust of Snow""?",A hemlock tree.,
What did the crow shake down on the poet?,The dust of snow.,
What effect did the falling snow have on the poet?,It changed his mood and saved some part of his day.,
What do the crow and hemlock tree usually symbolize?,Sorrow or bad omens.,
"According to the poet of ""Fire and Ice,"" what are the two contrasting ideas about how the world will end?",It will end in either fire or in ice.,
"In the poem ""Fire and Ice,"" what does 'fire' symbolize?","Desire, greed, lust, and fury.",
"In the poem ""Fire and Ice,"" what does 'ice' symbolize?","Hatred, coldness, indifference, and rigidity.",
"Which idea does the poet hold with in ""Fire and Ice""?",He holds with those who favour fire.,
What does the poet say would suffice if the world had to perish twice?,"Ice, symbolizing hatred.",
What is 'apartheid'?,A political system that separates people according to their race.,
When did the inauguration ceremony for Nelson Mandela take place?,"On the 10th of May, 1994.",
Where did the inauguration ceremony take place?,In the sandstone amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.,
Who was sworn in as the second deputy president?,Mr de Klerk.,
Who was sworn in as the first deputy president?,Thabo Mbeki.,
What did Mandela pledge to do for his country?,"To liberate all his people from poverty, deprivation, suffering, and discrimination.",
What was the spectacular display by South African jets a demonstration of?,"The military's loyalty to democracy and a new, freely elected government.",
Why were two national anthems sung?,To symbolize the equality of blacks and whites and the coming together of the two communities.,
"According to Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a nation?",Its people.,
What does courage mean to Mandela?,"It is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.",
"According to Mandela, what are the ""twin obligations"" every man has?",Obligations to his family and obligations to his people and country.,
What did freedom mean to Mandela as a boy?,"The freedom to run in the fields, swim in the stream, roast mealies, and ride bulls.",
"According to Mandela, who is a prisoner of hatred?","A man who takes away another man's freedom, the oppressor.",
"What created a ""deep and lasting wound"" in his country and people?",The policy of apartheid.,
"What does the phrase ""a rainbow gathering of different colours and nations"" signify?",It signifies the coming together of people from different races and countries to celebrate the end of apartheid.,
"Who wrote the poem ""A Tiger in the Zoo""?",Leslie Norris.,
Where does the tiger stalk in the first stanza?,The few steps of his cage.,
How are the tiger's pads described in the poem?,"As ""pads of velvet quiet"".",
What is the tiger's emotional state in the cage?,"He is in a ""quiet rage"".",
"Where should the tiger be ""lurking,"" according to the poet?","In shadow, sliding through long grass near a water hole.",
Why should the tiger be near the water hole?,To prey on the plump deer that pass by.,
How does the tiger terrorise the village?,By snarling around houses and baring his white fangs and claws.,
What is the tiger's cell made of?,Concrete.,
How does the tiger react to the visitors at the zoo?,He ignores them.,
What does the tiger hear at night?,The last voice of the patrolling cars.,
"What does the tiger stare at with his ""brilliant eyes""?",The brilliant stars.,
Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?,He felt certain his wings would not support him over the vast sea.,
What did the seagull's parents do to encourage him to fly?,They upbraided him and threatened to let him starve.,
What had his parents taught his brothers and sister?,"The art of flight, how to skim the waves, and how to dive for fish.",
What did the young seagull's mother do to tempt him with food?,She flew towards him with a piece of fish but halted just out of his reach.,
What compelled the young seagull to finally fly?,He dived at the fish due to maddening hunger.,
What was the seagull's initial reaction after jumping off the ledge?,"A monstrous terror seized him, and his heart stood still.",
How did the seagull's family react to his first flight?,"They screamed, praised him, and offered him scraps of dog-fish.",
What role does hunger play in the seagull's journey to independence?,"Hunger acts as the ultimate motivator, forcing the seagull to overcome his fear.",
"What was the author of ""Black Aeroplane"" flying?",An old Dakota aeroplane.,
Where was the author flying from and to?,From France back to England.,
What did the author dream of while flying?,His holiday and having a good English breakfast with his family.,
What did the author see when he was 150 km past Paris?,Huge storm clouds that looked like black mountains.,
Why did the author decide to fly into the storm instead of returning?,He wanted to get home for his holiday and the breakfast.,
What happened to the instruments in the plane inside the storm?,The compass and other instruments stopped working; the radio was also dead.,
What did the author see in the black clouds?,Another aeroplane with no lights on its wings.,
What did the pilot of the other aeroplane signal him to do?,To follow him.,
What did the woman in the control centre tell the narrator?,That no other aeroplanes were flying that night.,
How does the poet suggest you identify an Asian Lion?,"If a large, tawny beast roars at you as you are dying.",
How can you discern a Bengal Tiger?,If a noble wild beast with black stripes on a yellow ground eats you.,
What is the identifying feature of a leopard?,"Its hide is peppered with spots, and it will leap on you.",
What is a 'bearhug'?,"A very hard hug, like a bear gives when it attacks.",
How can one distinguish between a hyena and a crocodile?,"Hyenas come with merry smiles, while crocodiles weep.",
What are two features of a chameleon mentioned in the poem?,It is small like a lizard and has no ears or wings.,
"What has happened to the boy in ""The Ball Poem""?",He has lost his ball in the water.,
What is the boy's reaction to losing the ball?,"He is filled with grief, stands rigid, trembling, and staring.",
Why doesn't the poet offer the boy money for another ball?,Because another ball is worthless; the boy must learn about loss.,
"What is the boy's ""first responsibility"" that he senses?",The responsibility of dealing with loss in a world of possessions.,
"What is the ""epistemology of loss""?",Understanding the nature of loss and how to stand up after it.,
What does the ball symbolize for the young boy?,It symbolizes his childhood innocence and happy memories.,
Why was writing a diary a strange experience for Anne Frank?,Because she had never written before and felt no one would be interested.,
Why did Anne want to keep a diary?,Because she didn't have a true friend to confide in.,
What name did Anne give to her diary?,Kitty.,
Where did Anne's family go into hiding?,In hidden rooms in her father's office building in Amsterdam.,
Why did Anne provide a brief sketch of her life in the diary?,So that 'Kitty' (the reader) would understand her stories better.,
"What was the entire class ""quaking in its boots"" about?",The forthcoming teachers' meeting to decide who would be promoted.,
Who was Mr. Keesing?,Anne's maths teacher.,
Why was Mr. Keesing annoyed with Anne?,Because she talked too much in his class.,
What was the subject of the first essay Mr. Keesing assigned to Anne?,A Chatterbox'.,
How did Anne justify her talkativeness in her first essay?,She argued it was a student's trait and an inherited trait from her mother.,
What was the subject of the third essay Anne had to write?,"Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox'.",
Who helped Anne write the final essay in verse?,"Her friend, Sanne.",
What was Anne's poem about?,A mother duck and a father swan whose ducklings were bitten to death for quacking too much.,
How did Mr. Keesing react to the poem?,"He took the joke well, read it to several classes, and allowed Anne to talk.",
Why does Anne feel that 'paper has more patience than people'?,She feels she can express her true thoughts on paper without being judged or interrupted.,
What is Amanda instructed not to do in the first stanza?,"Not to bite her nails, hunch her shoulders, or slouch.",
What does Amanda imagine herself to be in the first parenthetical stanza?,"A mermaid, drifting blissfully in an emerald sea.",
What does Amanda's parent ask her about in the third stanza?,"If she finished her homework, tidied her room, and cleaned her shoes.",
What does Amanda imagine herself as in the second parenthetical stanza?,"An orphan, roaming the street.",
"Why does Amanda say ""The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet""?",She desires freedom from the constant nagging she faces.,
Why does Amanda want to be Rapunzel?,To live a tranquil and rare life in a tower without a care.,
What does Amanda say she will never do if she were Rapunzel?,"She will never let down her bright hair, to avoid being disturbed.",
What is Amanda accused of in the last stanza?,Of sulking and being moody.,
How do the stanzas in parenthesis contribute to the poem's meaning?,They represent Amanda's inner thoughts and imaginative escapes from her restrictive reality.,
What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?,The good old Portuguese days and their famous loaves of bread.,
What are the bakers known as in Goa?,Pader.,
How many times a day did the baker visit?,Twice a day.,
What was the sound that heralded the baker's arrival?,"The 'jhang, jhang' sound of his bamboo staff.",
What did the children long for from the baker's basket?,Bread-bangles.,
"What is the sweet bread, essential for marriage gifts, called?",Bol.,
What was the peculiar dress of the baker known as?,"The kabai, a single-piece long frock.",
What comment is invited by someone wearing a half-pant reaching just below the knees?,That he is dressed like a pader.,
How did the bakers maintain their monthly accounts?,They were recorded on a wall in pencil.,
What does a 'jackfruit-like physical appearance' refer to?,"A plump physique, which was a testimony to their prosperity.",
What does the continued presence of bakers and furnaces signify in Goa?,It signifies the lasting cultural influence of the Portuguese and the importance of tradition.,
Where is Coorg situated?,Midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore in Karnataka.,
What is Coorg famous for?,"Its evergreen rainforests, spices, and coffee plantations.",
What is the best season to visit Coorg?,From September to March.,
What are the people of Coorg believed to be descended from?,Possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.,
What is the traditional dress of the Kodavus called?,"Kuppia, a long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt.",
"Who was the first Chief of the Indian Army, a Coorgi?",General Cariappa.,
What is the unique privilege Kodavus have in India?,They are permitted to carry firearms without a licence.,
Which river obtains its water from the hills of Coorg?,The river Kaveri.,
What are some of the high-energy adventure sports offered in Coorg?,"River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing, and mountain biking.",
What is Nisargadhama?,A sixty-four-acre island reached by a rope bridge.,
What bonus can visitors find at nearby Bylakuppe?,India's largest Tibetan settlement with Buddhist monks.,
Who is Pranjol's classmate visiting Assam?,Rajvir.,
What was the scenery that amazed Rajvir on the train journey?,The vast green paddy fields giving way to a sea of tea bushes.,
What is the Chinese legend about the discovery of tea?,Tea leaves from burning twigs accidentally fell into a Chinese emperor's boiling water.,
What is the Indian legend about tea?,"Tea plants grew from the eyelids of Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic.",
Where was tea first drunk and when?,"In China, as far back as 2700 B.C.",
What is the 'sprouting period' or 'second-flush' for tea?,The period from May to July which yields the best tea.,
What were the doll-like figures Rajvir saw amidst the tea bushes?,Groups of tea-pluckers with bamboo baskets on their backs.,
What is the difference between Rajvir's and Pranjol's reactions to the tea gardens?,"Rajvir is excited and amazed, while Pranjol, who grew up there, is used to it.",
"Who is the author of ""Mijbil the Otter""?",Gavin Maxwell.,
Where did the author live?,"In a cottage in Camusfearna, in the West Highlands of Scotland.",
Why did the author decide to keep an otter instead of a dog?,"His dog had died, and a friend suggested getting an otter from the Tigris marshes.",
Where did the author get the otter from?,"He received it in a sack from two Arabs in Basra, Iraq.",
What did the creature that emerged from the sack resemble?,"A very small, medievally-conceived, dragon.",
What name did the author give the otter?,"Mijbil, or Mij.",
What was the scientific name given to Mijbil's race of otter?,"Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, or Maxwell's otter.",
"What is a characteristic of otters with water, as learned by the author?","They love to play in it, spread it everywhere, and keep it on the move.",
What was Mijbil's favorite toy for juggling?,Marbles.,
What airline rules forced Maxwell to put Mij in a box?,The airline insisted Mij be packed in a box not more than eighteen inches square.,
What did Mij do inside the box?,"He tore the lining to shreds, getting blood-spattered and exhausted.",
How did the air hostess help the author?,She suggested he could keep his pet on his knee.,
What did a woman on the plane scream when Mij escaped?,"""A rat! A rat!""",
What were some of the guesses Londoners made about what Mij was?,"A baby seal, a squirrel, a walrus, a hippo, among others.",
What group of animals do otters belong to?,Mustellines.,
"What does the author mean by ""a thraldom to otters""?",Being completely captivated and controlled by his affection for and fascination with otters.,
"Who is the poet of ""Fog""?",Carl Sandburg.,
How does the fog come?,On little cat feet.,
What does the poet compare the fog to?,A cat.,
What does the fog do as it looks over the harbour and city?,It sits on silent haunches.,
What does the fog do in the end?,It moves on.,
What was Valli's full name?,Valliammai.,
How old was Valli?,Eight years old.,
What was Valli's favourite pastime?,Standing in the front doorway watching the street.,
What was Valli's strongest desire?,To ride on the bus.,
How far was the town from her village?,Six miles.,
What was the one-way bus fare?,Thirty paise.,
How did Valli save money for the bus fare?,She thriftily saved stray coins and resisted temptations like buying toys.,
How did Valli manage to slip out of the house?,She used the hours when her mother would nap after lunch.,
Why did the conductor call Valli 'madam'?,"As a friendly joke, because she acted very grown-up and dignified.",
Why did Valli stand up on her seat?,"Her view was blocked by a canvas blind, so she stood up to see outside.",
Why didn't Valli want to make friends with the elderly woman?,She found the woman's appearance and habits repulsive.,
What sight on her way made Valli laugh?,A young cow running in the middle of the road in front of the bus.,
Why didn't Valli get off the bus at the bus station?,She was afraid to be alone and her only plan was the bus ride itself.,
What sight dampened Valli's enthusiasm on her return journey?,She saw the same young cow lying dead by the roadside.,
What does the incident with the dead cow teach Valli?,It serves as her first induction into the reality and mystery of death.,
How does Valli assert her independence during the bus journey?,"She refuses help getting on the bus, insists on paying her own fare, and refuses a free drink.",
Who are the characters living in Belinda's little white house?,"Belinda, a kitten named Ink, a mouse named Blink, a dog named Mustard, and a dragon named Custard.",
Why was the dragon called a coward?,Because he always cried for a nice safe cage.,
How is Custard's physical appearance described?,"With big sharp teeth, spikes on top, scales underneath, a mouth like a fireplace, and a chimney for a nose.",
"Who did Ink, Blink and Mustard rudely call ""Percival""?",Custard the dragon.,
"Who appeared climbing in the ""winda""?",A pirate.,
How did Belinda's other pets react to the pirate?,They all fled and hid in fear.,
How did Custard face the pirate?,"He snorted like an engine, clashed his tail, and attacked the pirate bravely.",
What did Custard do to the pirate?,He gobbled him up completely.,
What excuse did Mustard give for his cowardice?,He claimed he would have been twice as brave if he hadn't been flustered.,
What did Custard say after the pirate incident?,He humbly agreed that everybody else was braver than him.,
What is the poem's commentary on bravery?,"That true bravery is about action in the face of danger, not boastful words.",
What was Gautama Buddha's name as a prince?,Siddhartha Gautama.,
What four sights moved the prince to seek enlightenment?,"A sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a monk begging for alms.",
Under which tree did Buddha attain enlightenment?,"A peepal tree, which he renamed the Bodhi Tree (Tree of Wisdom).",
Where did Buddha preach his first sermon?,At the city of Benares.,
What was the name of the woman who came to Buddha with her dead son?,Kisa Gotami.,
What did Buddha ask Kisa Gotami to bring him?,A handful of mustard-seed.,
What was the condition Buddha placed for the mustard-seed?,It must be taken from a house where no one has lost a loved one.,
Was Kisa Gotami able to find such a house?,"No, there was no house that had not been touched by death.",
What did Kisa Gotami realize after failing to find the mustard seed?,That death is common to all and that she was being selfish in her grief.,
What does Buddha say about the life of mortals?,"It is troubled, brief, combined with pain, and all beings are subject to death.",
"According to Buddha, can weeping and grieving bring peace of mind?","No, on the contrary, it will only increase the pain.",
"What should one do to obtain peace of mind, according to Buddha?","Draw out the arrow of lamentation, complaint, and grief.",
"What is the ""inscrutable kind of suffering"" that the Buddha's wisdom addresses?",The universal and unavoidable suffering caused by death and the loss of loved ones.,
"Who is the poet of ""For Anne Gregory""?",William Butler Yeats.,
What is the colour of the young woman's hair?,Honey-coloured or yellow.,
"What does the young man say men are ""thrown into despair"" by?",The woman's great honey-coloured hair.,
What does the young man love the woman for?,"For her yellow hair, not for herself alone.",
What does the woman say she can do to her hair?,"She can dye it brown, black, or carrot.",
Why would she want to change her hair colour?,So that young men might love her for herself alone and not for her hair.,
"According to the old religious man, who could love the woman for herself alone?",Only God.,
"What is the central argument in ""For Anne Gregory""?","Whether someone can be loved for their inner self alone, or if they are always loved for their external attributes.",
"Who is the author of the play ""The Proposal""?",Anton Chekov.,
Who is Ivan Lomov?,"A neighbour of Chubukov, a large and hearty but very suspicious landowner.",
Why has Lomov come to Chubukov's house?,"To ask for the hand of Chubukov's daughter, Natalya, in marriage.",
What does Chubukov initially suspect Lomov has come for?,To borrow money.,
What is Chubukov's reaction to the proposal?,He is overjoyed and says he has been hoping for it for a long time.,
How old is Natalya?,Twenty-five years old.,
What is the first thing Lomov and Natalya argue about?,The ownership of Oxen Meadows.,
"According to Lomov, who gave the free use of the Meadows to whom?",His aunt's grandmother gave them to the peasants of Natalya's father's grandfather.,
What is the second issue over which Lomov and Natalya quarrel?,"Whose dog is better, Lomov's Guess or Natalya's Squeezer.",
"According to Lomov, what is the defect of Natalya's dog, Squeezer?","He is overshot, meaning his lower jaw is shorter than the upper.",
What physical ailment does Lomov suffer from?,He suffers from palpitations and is very excitable.,
What does Natalya do when she learns Lomov had come to propose?,She wails and hysterically demands that her father bring him back.,
"When Lomov returns, what does Natalya say about Oxen Meadows?",She concedes that they really are his.,
How does the play end?,With Lomov and Natalya engaged but still arguing over whose dog is better.,
What is the main theme of the play?,It satirizes the tendency of wealthy families to seek marriages for economic gain rather than love.,
"Why do the characters in ""The Proposal"" repeatedly get into arguments over petty issues?","It shows their quarrelsome nature, pride, and focus on property over the romantic proposal itself.",
"In ""A Letter to God,"" what does Lencho's second letter reveal about his character?",It reveals his unwavering faith in God but also his naive and suspicious nature towards humans.,
"In ""Dust of Snow,"" how does the poet use negative symbols for a positive message?","He uses the crow and the poisonous hemlock tree, symbols of sorrow, as agents of positive change.",
"In ""Fire and Ice,"" what is the central theme the poet explores?",The destructive potential of human emotions like desire (fire) and hatred (ice).,
"What is the primary contrast presented in ""A Tiger in the Zoo""?","The contrast between the tiger's life in the confinement of a zoo and its natural, free life in the jungle.",
"What is the significance of the mysterious black aeroplane in ""Black Aeroplane""?","It can be interpreted as a figment of the narrator's imagination, a hallucination, or a supernatural guide.",
"What are the ""compulsive habits"" of Mij the otter on London streets?","He would play with the iron railings and a low wall on his way home, similar to the rituals of children.",
"In ""The Trees,"" what is the significance of the moon breaking ""like a mirror""?",It symbolizes the disruption of the artificial order as nature reclaims its rightful place.,
"How does the seagull's family in ""His First Flight"" use a combination of punishment and reward?","They first threaten him with starvation (punishment) and then, after he flies, praise him and offer him food (reward).",
"In ""Coorg,"" how is the land described as a ""piece of heaven""?","Through vivid descriptions of its rolling hills, evergreen rainforests, coffee plantations, spices, and wild creatures.",
What simile is used to describe Lencho's hard-working nature?,"He was ""an ox of a man."" ",
What was the woman doing when Lencho predicted the rain?,She was preparing supper.,
What did the postmaster comment upon seeing Lencho's letter?,"""What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter."" ",
Why did the postmaster decide to answer the letter?,He did not want to shake the writer's faith in God.,
How did Lencho affix the stamp to his second letter?,He licked it and then affixed it to the envelope with a blow of his fist.,
What were Lencho's older boys doing before the hailstorm?,They were working in the field.,
How did Lencho's soul feel after the storm?,It was filled with sadness.,
What comforting thought did the family have after the total loss?,That no one dies of hunger.,
"What did the postmaster need besides goodwill, ink, and paper to answer the letter?",Money.,
How did Lencho show his confidence in God's reply?,He showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money.,
What did Lencho's sons say about the locusts?,That a plague of locusts would have left more than the hail did.,
"In ""Dust of Snow,"" what does the ""dust of snow"" stand for?",Fine particles of snow.,
"What does the poet mean by ""a day I had rued"" in ""Dust of Snow""?",A day he had held in regret or felt sorrowful about.,
"How does ""Dust of Snow"" illustrate that little things can have larger significance?",A simple event like snow falling from a tree changes the poet's entire day for the better.,
"In ""Fire and Ice,"" what personal experience makes the poet side with those who favour fire?","He says, ""From what I've tasted of desire."" ",
"What is the rhyme scheme of ""Fire and Ice""? ",abaa bcbcb.,
"What did Mandela say must be born out of the ""extraordinary human disaster""?",A society of which all humanity will be proud.,
"What did the highest generals, who once would have arrested Mandela, do on the inauguration day?",They saluted him and pledged their loyalty.,
"In the first decade of the 20th century, what kind of system was erected in South Africa?",A system of racial domination against the dark-skinned peoples of their own land.,
"Who did Mandela feel he was the ""sum of""?",All those African patriots who had gone before him.,
What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality have?,"It produced men of extraordinary courage, wisdom, and generosity like Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu. ",
"What is the ""flame"" that Mandela says can be hidden but never extinguished?",Man's goodness.,
"For a man of color in South Africa, what happened if he tried to live as a human being?",He was punished and isolated.,
What did Mandela find he was prevented from doing when he tried to serve his people?,"Fulfilling his obligations as a son, a brother, a father, and a husband. ",
What did freedom mean to Mandela as a young man in Johannesburg?,"The basic and honorable freedoms of achieving his potential, earning his keep, marrying, and having a family. ",
How does Mandela define the oppressor?,"As a prisoner of hatred, locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness. ",
How does the tiger express his anger in the cage?,"Through ""quiet rage."" ",
What sound should the tiger be making at the jungle's edge?,Snarling around houses.,
"What is the effect of repeating the word ""quiet"" in the first stanza?","It emphasizes the tiger's silent, suppressed fury. ",
"What is the effect of repeating the word ""brilliant"" in the last stanza?","It contrasts the tiger's bright, wild spirit (eyes) with the distant, unattainable freedom (stars). ",
"What has happened to the tiger's ""strength"" in the zoo?","It is locked ""behind bars."" ",
"In ""His First Flight,"" what did the young seagull do when he felt his wings wouldn't support him?",He bent his head and ran back to the little hole under the ledge.,
How were the wings of the seagull's siblings compared to his own?,Their wings were far shorter than his own.,
What proud sight had the young seagull seen his older brother do?,Catch his first herring and devour it.,
How did the seagull's mother scream back at him when he begged for food?,Derisively.,
What did the seagull feel after he started soaring and was no longer afraid?,He just felt a bit dizzy.,
"What was the ""green flooring"" that the seagull's family landed on?",The green sea.,
"In ""Black Aeroplane,"" what time was it when the narrator looked at his watch?",One thirty in the morning.,
What was the flight number of the narrator's Dakota?,Dakota DS 088.,
What did the narrator not have enough of to fly around the storm clouds?,Fuel.,
What was the narrator's immediate thought when he realized he couldn't fly over the storm?,"""I ought to go back to Paris."" ",
What was unique about the other aeroplane the narrator saw in the storm?,It had no lights on its wings.,
"Why was the narrator happy to follow the strange aeroplane like an ""obedient child""?",He thought the other pilot knew he was lost and was trying to help him.,
"Why was the narrator ""not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota""?",He was relieved and safe after a terrifying experience.,
"What is the poet's tone in ""How to Tell Wild Animals""?",Humorous and satirical.,
Why does the poet spell 'lept' instead of 'leaped'?,"To maintain the rhythm and rhyme of the poem, and for humorous effect. ",
"According to the poet, what good will it do to ""roar with pain"" when a leopard attacks?",It will do no good; the leopard will only leap again.,
"In ""The Ball Poem,"" what does the line ""All his young days into the harbour"" suggest?",It suggests the ball is linked to the memories of his childhood.,
"What does the poet mean by ""Money is external""?",He means money cannot buy back memories or the emotional attachment to the lost ball.,
"What is the boy learning ""well behind his desperate eyes""?","The epistemology of loss, how to stand up after losing something. ",
What did Anne grandly refer to her stiff-backed notebook as?,A 'diary'.,
How many people did Anne feel she could call friends?,About thirty people.,
What was the problem Anne identified in her friendships?,They couldn't seem to get any closer or confide in each other.,
"How was Anne ""plunked down on the table"" for her sister Margot?",As a birthday present.,
Who was Mrs. Kuperus?,"The headmistress at Anne's school, and her teacher in the sixth form. ",
How did Anne and Mrs. Kuperus part at the end of the year?,They were both in tears and said a heartbreaking farewell.,
How did Anne's family honor her grandmother during her 1942 birthday celebration?,Grandma's candle was lit along with the rest.,
What was the only subject Anne was not sure about passing?,Maths.,
How did Anne initially plan to handle the first essay assignment?,"She would worry about it later, after finishing the rest of her homework. ",
"What was Anne's ""ingenious"" idea for the first essay?",To come up with convincing arguments to prove the necessity of talking.,
What punishment did Mr. Keesing assign for the third time?,"An essay entitled - 'Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox'. ",
How did the class react to the title of the third essay?,The class roared with laughter.,
What change was seen in Mr. Keesing after Anne's poem?,He started making jokes in class.,
What is the emerald sea like in Amanda's imagination?,"It is languid (relaxed), and she is the sole inhabitant. ",
"How does Amanda, as an imagined orphan, walk on the soft dust?","With her hushed, bare feet. ",
What does Amanda's parent want her to remember when she eats chocolate?,Her acne.,
How does Amanda describe life in a tower as Rapunzel?,It is tranquil and rare.,
What is the speaker's main complaint against Amanda in the last stanza?,That she is always moody and sulking.,
What does Amanda yearn for throughout the poem?,"Freedom, peace, and an escape from constant instructions. ",
"In ""A Baker from Goa,"" what did the jingling thud of the baker's bamboo do?",It woke the children up from sleep.,
Who usually bought the loaves of bread?,The maid-servant of the house.,
What did the baker greet the lady of the house with?,"""Good morning"". ",
What did the author not care to do before eating the bread-bangles?,Brush his teeth or wash his mouth.,
What was the author's justification for not brushing his teeth?,He said the tiger never brushed its teeth and hot tea could wash everything.,
What sweet food items are a must for Christmas in Goa?,Cakes and bolinhas.,
"What was the ""open testimony"" to the baker's prosperity?",Their plump physique.,
"In ""Coorg,"" what covers thirty percent of the district?",Evergreen rainforests.,
What does the air in Coorg breathe of during the season of joy?,Invigorating coffee.,
What is the theory of Arab origin for the Kodavus based on?,"Their long, black coat (kuppia) which resembles the kuffia worn by Arabs. ",
What is the Coorg Regiment famous for?,It is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army.,
What large freshwater fish abounds in the Kaveri's waters?,Mahaseer.,
What is 'canoeing'?,"Travelling in a river in a large, narrow boat. ",
What is 'rappelling'?,Going down a cliff by sliding down a rope.,
What view does the climb to the Brahmagiri hills offer?,A panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg.,
"In ""Tea from Assam,"" what was Pranjol reading on the train?",A detective book.,
"What was the ""magnificent view"" that Rajvir saw from the train?",A sea of tea bushes stretching as far as the eye could see against a backdrop of densely wooded hills.,
What did the doll-like figures amidst the tea bushes turn out to be?,Groups of tea-pluckers.,
"According to Rajvir, what are the words 'chai' and 'chini' from?",They are from the Chinese language.,
"In Europe, how was tea initially consumed?",More as a medicine than as a beverage.,
What were the tea-pluckers wearing?,Plastic aprons.,
What was Mr. Barua's reaction to Rajvir's knowledge about the second-flush?,He was surprised and said Rajvir seemed to have done his homework.,
"In ""The Trees,"" what are three things that cannot happen in a treeless forest?","No bird could sit, no insect could hide, and no sun could bury its feet in shadow. ",
What could the poet mean by the sun's 'feet'?,The sun's rays reaching the forest floor.,
What do the small twigs of the trees show?,"They are ""stiff with exertion."" ",
"Where is the poet sitting, and what is she doing?","She is sitting inside, with doors open to the veranda, writing long letters. ",
"What does the poet ""scarcely mention"" in her letters?",The departure of the forest from the house.,
What does the poet hear as the trees move out?,The sound of the glass breaking.,
How do the winds react to the trees stumbling forward?,"The winds ""rush to meet them."" ",
For how long had the author's mail not arrived in Basra?,For at least three days after he cabled England.,
What did the author half expect when Mijbil shook himself for the first time?,A cloud of dust.,
How did Mijbil behave for the first twenty-four hours?,"He was neither hostile nor friendly, but aloof and indifferent. ",
What did Mijbil do on the second night?,He came onto the author's bed and slept in the crook of his knees.,
What did Mijbil manage to do in the bathroom that amazed the author?,He turned on the tap to produce a trickle and then a full flow of water.,
How would Mijbil spend hours shuffling a rubber ball?,Like a four-footed soccer player.,
"What was the ""appalling spectacle"" the author saw when he returned after his meal?",Blood had trickled and dried from the airholes of the box Mij was in.,
How did Mijbil react when the author opened the box after the incident?,"He was exhausted and blood-spattered, and he whimpered and caught at the author's leg. ",
What did the author give the air hostess to keep in a cool place?,A parcel of fish for Mij.,
What did the author find his face covered in after diving for Mij on the plane?,Curry.,
What game did Mij invent with the damaged suitcase?,He would place a ping-pong ball on the high end and ambush it as it rolled down.,
What did the labourer digging a hole in the street growl at the author?,"""Here, Mister — what is that supposed to be?"" ",
What was the most fascinating thing for Valli?,The bus that travelled between her village and the nearest town.,
What did Valli shout in English if a friend described the sights of the town?,"""Proud! proud!"" ",
How long did the trip to the town take?,Forty-five minutes.,
What did Valli say when the conductor stretched out a hand to help her up?,"""Never mind, I can get on by myself."" ",
How many passengers were on the bus when Valli boarded?,"Only six or seven, as it was the slack time of day. ",
What did Valli devour with her eyes?,"The new bus, with its gleaming paint, silver overhead bars, and luxurious seats. ",
"What was on the other side of the road, opposite the canal?",A deep ditch and then acres of green fields.,
What did Valli say haughtily to the elderly man who called her a child?,"""There's nobody here who's a child. I've paid my thirty paise like everyone else."" ",
How did the conductor mimic Valli's tone?,"When she said she was not a madam, he replied, ""I'll remember,"" mimicking her. ",
What did Valli resolutely stifle a desire for at the village fair?,To ride the merry-go-round.,
Why didn't Valli want to have a drink at the stall?,She said she didn't have enough money and firmly refused the conductor's treat.,
What did the dead cow look like?,"It looked horrible and frightening, with legs spreadeagled, a fixed stare, and blood all over. ",
Who was Valli's mother talking to when she returned?,"One of Valli's aunts, who was a real chatterbox. ",
What was the name of the little grey mouse?,Blink.,
"What was the little yellow dog ""sharp as""?",Mustard.,
How brave was Belinda said to be?,"""As brave as a barrel full of bears."" ",
What did Ink and Mustard rudely ask Custard?,They rudely asked his age.,
What was the pirate holding in his teeth?,A cutlass bright.,
How is the pirate's physical appearance described?,He had a black beard and one leg was made of wood.,
What did the pirate gulp from his pocket flagon?,Some grog.,
What did Ink and Blink do in glee after the pirate was eaten?,They did gyrate (danced in circles) around the dragon.,
What did Ink and Blink claim about their potential bravery?,"They said, ""We'd have been three times as brave, we think."" ",
"In the end, what does Custard keep crying for?",For a nice safe cage.,
At what age was Prince Siddhartha sent away for schooling in Hindu sacred scriptures?,At age twelve.,
For how many years did Buddha wander before attaining enlightenment?,For seven years.,
What did a man tell Kisa Gotami to do when she asked for medicine?,"To go to Sakyamuni, the Buddha. ",
What was the common answer Kisa Gotami received when asking about death in a family?,"""Alas! the living are few, but the dead are many."" ",
What did Kisa Gotami see as she sat at the wayside watching the city lights?,The lights flickered up and were extinguished again.,
What did the city lights make her consider?,"The fate of men, that their lives flicker up and are extinguished again. ",
What simile does Buddha use to compare the danger of death to ripe fruits?,"""As ripe fruits are early in danger of falling, so mortals when born are always in danger of death."" ",
"According to Buddha, what happens to the body of a person who weeps and grieves?",His pain will be greater and his body will suffer; he will make himself sick and pale.,
"What are the ""great honey-coloured / Ramparts at your ear""?","The woman's yellow hair, which acts like a wall protecting her. ",
What does the woman say she can set in her hair?,"Such colour as brown, or black, or carrot. ",
"What did the old religious man declare ""yesternight""?",That he had found a text to prove only God could love her for herself alone.,
What is the central idea of the poem?,The difficulty of separating inner beauty from outer appearance in human love.,
Why does Lomov feel it is impossible for him not to marry?,"He is already 35, a critical age, and he ought to lead a quiet and regular life due to his health. ",
What does Natalya say she felt when her hay was cut and she was afraid it might rot?,She felt greedy.,
How much does Natalya claim the Oxen Meadows are worth?,Perhaps 300 roubles.,
For how long does Natalya claim her family has had the land?,For nearly three hundred years.,
How does Chubukov threaten to get rid of the argument about the land?,He says he would much sooner give up the Meadows to the peasants than to Lomov.,
What does Chubukov accuse all of Lomov's people of being?,Pettifoggers (people who argue over petty things).,
What insult does Lomov hurl at Chubukov's grandfather?,That he was tried for embezzlement.,
What insult does Chubukov hurl at Lomov's grandfather?,That he was a drunkard.,
What does Natalya accuse Lomov's aunt of being?,A backbiter.,
"What does Chubukov accuse Lomov of being ""before the last elections""?","Taking bribes (""bri...""). ",
How does Natalya react when Chubukov tells her Lomov is dead?,"She pulls his sleeve and wails, ""What have you done to me?"" ",
What is Chubukov's first reaction when he thinks Lomov is dead?,He feels he is the most unhappy of men and contemplates suicide.,
"What does Chubukov say is ""a weight off my shoulders""?",Getting his daughter married to Lomov.,
What is the final line of the play?,"Chubukov shouting ""Champagne! Champagne!"" over the couple's renewed argument. ",
Rama Natha believed there was a magic ______ that could turn any object into gold.,potion,
The famous sage who came to Rama Natha's town was called ______.,Mahipati,
The sage told Rama Natha that a drop of the potion will change any ______ into gold.,object,
"Madhumati gathered the banana crop, took it to the market and got a good ______ for it.",price,
"The sage explained that Rama Natha's hard work created wealth, not ______.",magic,
"Mr Raven was perched upon a ______, and Reynard the Fox looked up at him.",limb,
"The Raven held in his great big beak, a ______ the Fox would go far to seek.",morsel,
The Fox told the Raven that the birds of the woods would call him ____ if he would sing.,King,
"The Raven opened his beak in his foolish ______, and down fell the morsel.",pride,
The Fox taught the Raven that it is not ______ to be too proud of oneself.,wise,
"In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" the village policeman is called the ______.",kotwal,
The thief thought the couple was talking about their ______ when they were discussing baby names.,money,
The husband and wife outsmarted the thief through their ______.,cleverness,
"Gajaraj, the elephant, lived in the best booth of the royal ______.",stables,
"The elephant trainer, or ______, was the only one Gajaraj interacted with.",mahout,
A dog named ______ strayed into the stable and became Gajaraj's friend.,Buntee,
The mahout noticed that Gajaraj seemed to like the ______ of the dog.,company,
The elephant picked up the dog with his ______ and placed him on his back.,trunk,
Both Gajaraj and Buntee stopped eating because they were ______ from each other.,separated,
"In the poem ""A Friend's Prayer,"" the poet feels she is ______ to have special friends.",blessed,
The poet wishes to love her friends the way they ______.,are,
Mario's grandfather bet him a ______ that he didn't have as many friends as he thought.,fruit chaat,
The grandfather gave Mario a special ______ chair to test his friends.,invisible,
"True friends are those who ______ for us, not those who take joy in our bad luck.",care,
Amber sat down in the shade of the ______ tree in her courtyard.,neem,
"The Sanskrit name for the neem tree, ______, means the one who cures diseases.",Arishta,
Scientists call the neem tree the 'bitter ______ of God'.,grace,
Neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy ______.,germs,
The powder of neem seeds mixed in water and sprayed on plants stops ______ from eating them.,locusts,
Furniture made from neem wood is not eaten by ______.,termites,
"In the poem ""What a Bird Thought,"" the bird first lived in a little house made of pale, blue ______.",shell,
The bird's second home was a little nest made of ______.,straw,
"One day, the bird ______ from its nest to see what it could find.",fluttered,
The bird realized it had been very ______ when it saw the world was made of leaves.,blind,
"At the end of the poem, the bird flew beyond the tree, quite fit for grown-up ______.",labours,
Daadi's letter mentions that ______ (haldi) helps in improving our energy level and digestion.,turmeric,
______ (methi) seeds soaked overnight help in keeping sugar levels in control.,Fenugreek,
______ (heeng) water put on a baby's tummy can give relief from gas.,Asafoetida,
______ (dalchini) and clove give relief when we have a toothache.,Cinnamon,
______ (adrak) has been used in cooking for more than 4000 years.,Ginger,
Prabhat always wanted to win and did not know how to accept ______.,defeat,
"A new student named ______, who was an excellent badminton player, joined Prabhat's school.",Surya,
Prabhat was given the responsibility of keeping ______ for their match.,score,
Prabhat managed to win the first match by ______.,cheating,
"Prabhat realized that to enjoy a game, you did not need a ______ to keep a tally of your scores.",scoreboard,
Other students started saying that Prabhat had a great sporting ______.,spirit,
"In the poem ""The Winner,"" the children play ball next to the ______.",creek,
"The poem says, ""When blue dark turns to black,"" it signals that the ______ is over.",game,
"In the poem, the poet says, ""Night ______!""",wins,
"Yoga is a physical, mental, and ______ practice that originated in ancient India.",spiritual,
"The word 'Yoga' comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj', which means 'to join or to ______'.",unite,
Sage ______ presented the ancient tradition of yoga in a systematic way in 'Yoga Sutras'.,Patanjali,
Yoga postures are also known as ______.,asanas,
The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched an app called WHO ______.,mYoga,
"The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme is to know that we all belong to one ______.",nation,
"Aakansha from Uttarakhand spoke about ______, a folk art drawn with white rice flour paste.",Aipan,
The red clay used as a background colour for Aipan is called ______.,geru,
Priyaranjan from Odisha described a 4000-year-old metal craft named ______.,Dhokra,
Chitra from Kerala explained the process of making ______ shell craft.,coconut,
The craft of making toys from soft wood in Andhra Pradesh is called ______ art.,Kondapalli,
"In the poem ""The Kites,"" the kites are compared to coloured ______ in the sky.",birds,
The poet wishes they were small and light as ______ to sail up on a kite.,air,
"From high up, the poet imagines looking down over the park and the ______ of town.",rooftops,
Ila Sachani is a wonderful lady who is very good at ______ embroidery.,Kathiawar,
Ila was born with her hands hanging ______ by her sides.,loose,
Ila's mother and grandmother taught her to create beautiful patterns using her ______.,feet,
"For Ila, ______ became a way to express herself.",embroidery,
The government office in ______ decided to display some samples of her embroidery.,Surat,
Ila Sachani proved that challenges can be turned into ______ with focus and hard work.,victories,
The National War Memorial in New Delhi is a national ______ built in honour of brave soldiers.,monument,
"At the memorial, the ______ flame glows in silence, paying homage to the soldiers' courage.",eternal,
Madhumati was worried because Rama Natha was ______ a lot of money.,spending,
The sage told Rama Natha he must collect the dew with his own ______.,hands,
"After six years, Rama Natha had a huge banana ______.",plantation,
The sage played a ______ on Rama Natha to teach him the value of hard work.,trick,
The Fox addressed the Raven as '______' to flatter him.,Sir,
"""Rama to the Rescue"" is a folktale from ______ Nadu.",Tamil,
"The couple decided if they had a boy, they would call him ______.",Rama,
The thief was waiting for the couple to fall ______.,asleep,
The man and his wife saved themselves from being ______.,robbed,
The king was fond of ______ and ordered that he should be well looked after.,Gajaraj,
Gajaraj was sad because he had no ______.,friends,
Gajaraj playfully ______ water on Buntee with his trunk.,splashed,
"After being separated, the food served to Gajaraj remained ______.",untouched,
The farmer realized Buntee was missing his friend and removed the ______ from his neck.,rope,
"At the end of the story, the mahout said he had also found a ______ in the farmer.",friend,
"In ""A Friend's Prayer,"" the poet says she will try all that a friend can do to make their wishes come ______.",TRUE,
"The poet prays to make no ______ from afar, but to love friends as they are.",judgements,
Mario showed off a lot about how many friends he had at ______.,school,
Mario's grandpa suggested using a magic chair from the ______.,attic,
"When Mario first tried to sit on the chair, he missed and fell straight onto his ______.",backside,
"______, Asma, and Deepa were the three buddies who held Mario up.",Guneet,
Neem Baba was born millions of years ago somewhere in North India or ______.,Myanmar,
The name 'Neem' was given by the ______.,Iranians,
Some people call the neem tree the 'tree of the twentieth ______'.,century,
"When Amber's brother had ______, the doctor told them to put neem leaves on his bed.",measles,
The powder of neem seeds helps to increase crop ______.,yield,
Neem oil is used to make soaps and ______.,toothpaste,
Prabhat would only take part in games when he was sure of ______.,winning,
"Surya, on the other hand, seemed ______, not taking things seriously at all.",relaxed,
"After cheating to win, Prabhat could not ______ well that night.",sleep,
"Prabhat saw Surya playing ______ the next day, and he was hopeless at it.",basketball,
Prabhat learned that you needed to enjoy the game for its own ______.,sake,
"In ""The Winner,"" the children run so fast they can't even catch their ______.",breath,
The poem mentions that the cold grass ______ their feet.,aches,
The game is over when the trees ______ close.,creep,
Yoga is a ______ approach to health and well-being.,holistic,
"Yoga involves breathing techniques and ______, which help to calm the mind.",meditation,
Yoga has been shown to boost the ______ system.,immune,
"If each stretch is coordinated with the breath and ______, the practice becomes yogic.",awareness,
"""Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat"" celebrates unity in ______.",diversity,
"In Dhokra art, ______ is melted and poured into the empty clay mold.",brass,
A paste of tamarind seed powder and ______ is used to join the pieces of Kondapalli toys.,sawdust,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" wishes they could ______ upon the paper wings.",drift,
"Ila Sachani was born into a ______ family in Amreli, Gujarat.",farmer's,
"Threading a ______ was hard, but Ila did not give up.",needle,
Ila's work was first displayed at a state ______ in Surat.,exhibition,
She became a celebrated artist and receiver of the President's ______.,Medal,
The sage asked Rama Natha to collect five ______ of dew.,litres,
"The fox said, ""Ignore sweet words that make you ______.""",glow,
The thief hid and wondered where the couple kept their ______.,money,
"When the elephant went for a bath, the dog ______ him.",accompanied,
Gajaraj ______ when the farmer pulled the rope tied to Buntee.,winced,
"The poet of ""A Friend's Prayer"" wants to do much more than just ______ hopes and plans.",share,
"Mario was brave and ______, and took the invisible chair to school.",determined,
Neem Baba's family can be found in many Asian and ______ countries.,African,
Prabhat was really good at sports like ______.,badminton,
Surya was a real ______ on the badminton court.,phenomenon,
Yoga can aid in weight loss by burning ______.,calories,
"In Aipan art, the designs are based on cultural traditions and observations of ______.",nature,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" would hear the songs that the wild ______ sings.",wind,
The people below would stand and ______ at the child flying high in the air.,stare,
Ila's younger brother and sister ______ her too.,helped,
"The story ""A Bottle of Dew"" was written by ______.",Sudha Murty,
"In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" the wife says ""Ssssh!"" which means to be ______.",silent,
Buntee ______ the farmer's hand before running back to the stable.,licked,
"In the poem ""What a Bird Thought,"" the bird ______ by its mother.",nestled,
Spices are used to give taste and ______ to our food.,colour,
"The children playing in ""The Winner"" feel their feet ache because the grass is ______.",cold,
"In the Dhokra process, the ______ melts and comes out of small openings.",wax,
"The poem about the war memorial says each name is ______, each story to confide.",etched,
Madhumati was ______ of Rama Natha's obsession with the magic potion.,tired,
The raven forgot that his voice was just a ______.,croak,
"When the farmer found Buntee, he tossed a ______ round his neck.",rope,
"In the story ""The Chair,"" Mario's real friends showed that they ______.",care,
Amber's grandmother prepared a ______ from neem flowers to cure itching in the eyes.,kajal,
"Prabhat saw that Surya's happy ______ never left his face, even when he was losing.",smile,
Yoga can improve heart health by lowering blood ______.,pressure,
"Coconut shell craft is a ______ craft, meaning it won't harm the environment.",biodegradable,
"Ila Sachani received many awards and ______, not just for her art.",honours,
"The poem ""The Kites"" is written by ______.",Daphne Lister,
"Rama Natha ______ a few drops on a copper vessel, but nothing happened.",sprinkled,
"The thief in ""Rama to the Rescue"" thought the couple's conversation was a ______ game.",silly,
The mahout initially thought Gajaraj had a slight ______.,indigestion,
"The poet of ""A Friend's Prayer"" feels friendships are the most ______ thing to her.",important,
"Mario's grandfather was ______ that many of Mario's ""friends"" were just companions.",sure,
Stagnant water is where mosquitoes ______.,breed,
"Prabhat started joking while playing badminton, showing his change of ______.",heart,
"The poem ""The Winner"" is written by ______.",Georgia Heard,
"The word 'practice' is a noun, while '______' is a verb.",practise,
"In the poem ""The Raven and the Fox,"" the fox's name is ______.",Reynard,
"The poem ""A Friend's Prayer"" is written by ______.",Jill Wolf,
Neem Baba tells Amber that people become known for what they ______.,do,
"After the badminton match, everyone was discussing how well ______ had played.",Prabhat,
The word 'opponent' means someone who you ______ with.,compete,
"""Sporting spirit"" means being fair and ______ each player in a game.",respecting,
Surya told Prabhat they should ______ again some other time.,play,
"Yoga helps increase flexibility, endurance and ______.",balance,
The story of Ila Sachani is about embroidering dreams with her ______.,feet,
Rama Natha's father left him large ______ of land when he died.,tracts,
The fox's admiring tones made the raven feel ______.,proud,
"Gajaraj lived in the royal stables, so he had royal ______.",comforts,
The farmer was glad he found Buntee after the dog had ______ from his house.,disappeared,
"The poet of ""A Friend's Prayer"" will try to make her friends' wishes come ______.",TRUE,
Mario's classmates had a pretty good ______ when he fell.,laugh,
"The poem ""What a Bird Thought"" is written by an ______ author.",anonymous,
Daadi's letter says ______ (saunf) and ajwain are served after a meal to help digestion.,fennel seeds,
Friendly matches in Prabhat's school were conducted on the last ______ of the month.,Friday,
Aipan is an art form made by the ______ in the family.,women,
"The National War Memorial stands with ______, honouring the brave soldiers.",pride,
Rama Natha spent all his time trying to learn more about the ______.,potion,
The thief got into the house after the noise had ______.,stopped,
The story of Gajaraj and Buntee is found in the ______ tales.,Jataka,
"The story ""The Chair"" teaches that true friends wouldn't take joy in our bad ______.",luck,
The story of the neem tree is described as ______-provoking.,thought,
"After watching Surya, Prabhat even began playing ______ and seek.",hide,
The Sanskrit verse in the Yoga chapter is from the Hatha Yoga ______.,Pradipika,
"Kondapalli toys are based on folk stories, animals, and ______ life.",rural,
"From the kite, the poet could see over the ______ and the rooftops of town.",park,
"Ila Sachani's story is from Moti Vavdi village in ______, Gujarat.",Bhavnagar,
The sage called Mahipati had travelled in the ______.,Himalayas,
The raven ______ that his voice was just a croak.,forgot,
Buntee the dog was ______ to get a ride on the elephant's back.,delighted,
"After the magic chair test, the four children went to see Mario's ______.",grandpa,
Amber's grandmother cured her cough with medicine made from neem ______.,bark,
"The poet of ""What a Bird Thought"" says the bird flew beyond the tree for grown-up ______.",labours,
The word '______' means a liquid with magical properties.,potion,
"Prabhat couldn't bear ______, not even at marbles.",losing,
Yoga is known to reduce stress and ______.,anxiety,
Ila Sachani became an ______ at embroidering at a young age.,expert,
The sage played a trick because he knew Rama Natha would not have ______ to him otherwise.,listened,
The fox used sweet words and ______ to trick the raven.,flattery,
The dog ______ for he hated taking showers.,yelped,
"After his experience, Mario learned the value of having ______ friends.",good,
The neem tree ______ the air.,purifies,
"The bird in the poem thought the world was made of ______, and nestled by its mother.",straw,
Heeng can also help in controlling cough and ______.,cold,
"In the poem ""The Kites,"" the sky is described as ______-whipped.",wind,
Ila's parents helped her learn to do things with her ______.,legs,
The poem about the war memorial says their ______ will always be in our mind.,sacrifice,
Rama Natha's wife's name was ______.,Madhumati,
The fox told the raven he was a ______ bird.,handsome,
Gajaraj ______ some of his food towards the hungry dog.,pushed,
Mario felt his friends holding him up so he wouldn't ______.,fall,
"The bird's first house was ______, round, and made of pale blue shell.",small,
Prabhat felt so good when he ______ that he never wanted to give up that feeling.,won,
"On the contrary, losing made Prabhat feel ______.",terrible,
The word 'unlikely' in the story title suggests a ______ friendship.,surprising,
Daadi's letter mentions that jeera (cumin) seeds can help cure ______.,sleeplessness,
"The programme ""Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat"" aims to strengthen ______ bonds.",emotional,
The story of Ila Sachani is about turning challenges into ______.,victories,
The sage's instruction to plant a banana plant was a way to make Rama Natha ______.,work,
The raven's ______ was his downfall.,pride,
The dog ______ his tail to convey thanks to the elephant.,wagged,
The magic chair test was a ______ way to show who true friends are.,clever,
"The bird says, ""I have been very ______,"" after seeing the leaves.",blind,
"Losing was the worst thing that could happen to ______, according to Prabhat.",anyone,
Yoga is an art that unites the mind and ______.,body,
The Dhokra craft uses the lost-______ casting technique.,wax,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" imagines the people below would wish they were ______.",me,
The ______ of the neem tree are used to protect clothes from insects.,leaves,
The mahout initially did not ______ the stray dog in the stable.,mind,
"Mario's true friends were ______, caring, and helpful.",supportive,
"The bird's world was first a shell, then a nest, then the tree with ______.",leaves,
Black pepper (kali mirch) is helpful in ______ and can give relief from body pain.,digestion,
"If Prabhat ______ that he would lose a game, he would not play it.",sensed,
"The mahout threw some ______ to the dog, which the animal accepted.",crumbs,
"True friends, as shown in ""The Chair,"" are there for you in times of ______.",difficulty,
"After flying beyond the tree, the bird realizes it doesn't know how the world is ______.",made,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" would hear the songs that the wild wind ______.",sings,
The government was moved by Ila's story and ______ by her work.,impressed,
Rama Natha was ______ when the dew water didn't turn the vessel to gold.,surprised,
The fox ______ at the raven after the morsel fell.,laughed,
The farmer was ______ for his dog ever since he disappeared.,looking,
Gajaraj gave Buntee a ______ swing with his trunk when he returned.,joyous,
The word ______ means having no skill in something.,hopeless,
"""Aipan"" designs are described as beautiful and ______.",mathematical,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" would look right down over the ______ and the rooftops.",park,
The admiration for Ila's work began to ______.,spread,
The sage muttered something over the ______ before giving it back to Rama Natha.,water,
The thief wanted the couple to stop their silly game and talk about their ______ instead.,money,
"When Buntee returned, the mahout was ______.",relieved,
The word '______' means to agree to something readily.,accepted,
The bird fluttered from the nest to see what it could ______.,find,
The word ______ means a small body of water.,creek,
Coconut shells are made smooth by using ______ or a machine.,sandpaper,
The story of Ila shows that art has the power to rise above physical ______.,boundaries,
"The sage called Madhumati, who came with a big box of gold ______.",coins,
"In the poem ""The Raven and the Fox,"" the word '______' means to look for something.",seek,
"The word ______ means ""talk for a long time about unimportant things"".",chatter,
"The word ______ means ""firm in decision"".",determined,
"The poet of ""What a Bird Thought"" says the bird ______ by its mother.",nestled,
"A ______ is any seed, fruit, root, or bark used to give taste to food.",spice,
"The word ______ means ""following all the rules in a game"".",sporting spirit,
The ______ shell craft from Kerala is known for being biodegradable.,coconut,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" would drift upon the kite's ______ wings.",paper,
"Ila Sachani learned many styles of embroidery, including ______, Kashmiri, and Lucknawi.",Kachhi,
The wisdom behind the sage's words was that ______ work created wealth.,hard,
"The word ______ means ""someone who you compete with"".",opponent,
The word '______' means a smaller area of forest with similar kind of trees.,woods,
"The word ______ means ""move from side to side"".",wagged,
The grandfather's chair was special because it was ______.,invisible,
The bird's first home was its ______.,egg,
The name of the elephant in the story was ______.,Gajaraj,
The name of the folk art from Uttarakhand is ______.,Aipan,
The art of making toys from soft wood is from the village of ______.,Kondapalli,
Ila Sachani's family was skilled in the traditional art of ______ embroidery.,Kathiawar,
"The sage told Rama Natha that the magic potion was ______, but difficult to make.",real,
"The fox was ______, while the raven was foolish.",cunning,
Gajaraj used his long ______ to give himself a shower.,trunk,
The grandfather's test was to see who Mario's ______ friends were.,real,
The bird in the poem thought it was ______ for not seeing the leaves before.,blind,
Prabhat had to keep the ______ of marks for his match against Surya.,tally,
The metal craft from Odisha described in the chapter is called ______.,Dhokra,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" wishes to be small and ______ as air.",light,
"Ila Sachani's story shows that with ______, challenges can be overcome.",determination,
Rama Natha was ______ that it would take years to collect five litres of dew.,worried,
The raven held a ______ of food in its beak.,morsel,
Gajaraj and Buntee are described as ______ best friends.,unlikely,
"Mario's grandfather's trick was ______, but it taught a valuable lesson.",clever,
"The bird ______ from its nest, which means it moved its wings lightly and quickly.",fluttered,
"The word ______ means ""to repeat or sing a word or phrase"".",chant,
"The word ______ means ""sat on a branch"".",perched,
"The word ______ means ""to look with interest at something"".",eyed,
"The word ______ means ""feeling that you are better than others"".",pride,
"The word ______ means ""a branch of a tree"".",limb,
"The word ______ means ""boasted"".",showed off,
"The word ______ means ""a storage space in a house just under the roof"".",attic,
"The word ______ means ""very surprising"".",amazing,
"The word ______ means ""felt"".",experienced,
"The word ______ means ""interesting"".",thought-provoking,
"The word ______ means ""blessing"".",grace,
"The word ______ means ""small thin branches"".",twigs,
"The word ______ means ""disease with fever and red spots on skin"".",measles,
"The word ______ means ""feeling the need to scratch"".",itching,
"The word ______ means ""grow"".",breed,
"The word ______ means ""flying insects that damage crops"".",locusts,
"The word ______ means ""insects that damage wood and buildings"".",termites,
"The word ______ means ""not flowing"".",stagnant,
"The word ______ means ""good outcome in least amount of resources"".",cost-effective,
"The word ______ means ""removes harmful particles"".",purifies,
"The word ______ means ""not dark"".",pale,
"The word ______ means ""at last"".",finally,
"The word ______ means ""hard work"".",labour,
"The word ______ means ""moved lightly and quickly"".",fluttered,
"The word ______ means ""loss"".",defeat,
"The word ______ means ""just the opposite"".",on the contrary,
"The word ______ means ""had known"".",sensed,
"The word ______ means ""important"".",significant,
"The word ______ means ""organised"".",conducted,
"The word ______ means ""someone who has special qualities"".",phenomenon,
"The word ______ means ""having no skill in something"".",hopeless,
"The word ______ means ""observed"".",kept a close watch on,
"The word ______ means ""a small body of water"".",creek,
"The word ______ means ""started"".",originated,
"The word ______ means ""balance"".",harmony,
"The word ______ means ""disturbances"".",distractions,
"The word ______ means ""capacity to continue without giving up"".",endurance,
"The word ______ means ""worry"".",anxiety,
"The word ______ means ""increase"".",boost,
"The word ______ means ""to make design with a sharp tool"".",carve,
"The word ______ means ""small unwanted pieces"".",scrap,
"The word ______ means ""not able to move"".",stable,
"The word ______ means ""an edible sour fruit"".",tamarind,
"The word ______ means ""dust of wood"".",sawdust,
"The word ______ means ""paints that form a protective layer"".",enamel,
"The word ______ means ""will power"".",determination,
"The word ______ means ""amazed"".",awestruck,
"The word ______ means ""fame"".",popularity,
Rama Natha was the son of a rich ______.,landlord,
The raven's voice was just a ______.,croak,
The man and his wife were saved by their ______.,cleverness,
Gajaraj the elephant was sad because he was ______.,lonely,
Mario's true friends didn't ______ at him when he fell.,laugh,
"The neem tree is also called the ""______ tree"".",magic,
The bird's nest was nestled by its ______.,mother,
Daadi's letter contains home ______ for common illnesses.,remedies,
Prabhat learned the importance of ______ spirit.,sporting,
Yoga originated in ancient ______.,India,
"The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme promotes ______ understanding.",mutual,
Ila Sachani became a ______ artist.,celebrated,
The National War Memorial honours our brave ______.,soldiers,
The sage's plan involved planting a ______ plant.,banana,
The fox's sweet words made the raven ______.,glow,
The thief wanted to find the couple's ______.,money,
The farmer ______ the dog when he found him.,hugged,
Mario was trying to sit on an ______ chair.,invisible,
The neem tree has many ______ properties.,medicinal,
"The bird flew beyond the tree, which symbolizes ______.",growing up,
Spices are used to add ______ and color to food.,flavor,
Surya was relaxed and enjoyed playing for ______.,fun,
International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st ______.,June,
Aipan is a ______ art from Uttarakhand.,folk,
Ila Sachani learned embroidery from her mother and ______.,grandmother,
The sage taught Rama Natha that there is no substitute for ______ work.,hard,
The fox taught the raven not to trust ______.,flatterers,
"The mahout was a good ______, but not a friend to Gajaraj.",caretaker,
Mario's grandpa's test helped him understand the meaning of true ______.,friendship,
"Neem Baba is an example of ______, where a tree is given human qualities.",personification,
"The poem ""The Winner"" describes the joy of ______ outdoors.",playing,
Yoga is a practice for both the body and the ______.,mind,
The various art forms show India's rich and diverse ______.,culture,
Ila Sachani's story is an ______ one.,inspiring,
Rama Natha had to collect dew in the ______ season.,winter,
The thief was ______ by the kotwal.,arrested,
Buntee the dog had ______ into the elephant's stable.,strayed,
"Mario, Guneet, Asma, and Deepa ate a lot of fruit ______.",chaat,
Neem leaves can give comfort from the ______ caused by measles.,itching,
"Prabhat's parents, teachers, and friends said he did not know how to accept ______.",defeat,
"The poet of ""The Winner"" uses ______ to describe how ""trees creep close"".",personification,
Yoga is described as a ______ approach to health.,holistic,
The children in the video were from all over the ______.,country,
Ila Sachani received the President's ______.,Medal,
The sage told Rama Natha that the magic ______ could turn things to gold.,potion,
The kotwal heard his name being ______.,called,
The farmer had been looking for Buntee ever since he ______.,disappeared,
The children enjoyed stories and fruit chaat with Mario's ______.,grandfather,
The story of the neem tree is told in the form of a ______ between Amber and the tree.,conversation,
Prabhat had to learn that winning isn't ______.,everything,
"The poem ""The Winner"" celebrates the simple joys of ______.",childhood,
The WHO mYoga app contains videos and ______ files.,audio,
"The programme discussed in the chapter was ""Ek Bharat, ______ Bharat"".",Shreshtha,
The National War Memorial has the names of soldiers ______ on its walls.,etched,
The sage taught Rama Natha the value of ______.,hard work,
The thief was hiding and listening to the couple's ______.,conversation,
Buntee and Gajaraj became the ______ of friends.,best,
Mario learned that true friends are a ______.,blessing,
Amber learned that many parts of the neem tree are ______.,useful,
Surya taught Prabhat that the ______ of playing is what matters.,enjoyment,
"The children in the poem ""The Winner"" play until ______ falls.",night,
"Yoga helps to increase ______, making the body more agile.",flexibility,
The Dhokra craft is an ancient art form of ______ casting.,metal,
Ila Sachani's new ______ was her ability to earn her own income.,independence,
Rama Natha was initially only interested in finding a shortcut to ______.,wealth,
The fox's cleverness allowed him to get the ______ of food.,morsel,
The mahout realized Gajaraj was sad because he missed his ______.,friend,
Mario was ______ and determined to prove his grandfather wrong.,brave,
The bird's journey from the egg to the open sky represents a journey of ______.,discovery,
Spices that heal us are a part of traditional ______.,medicine,
"Prabhat's ""change of heart"" was his shift in ______ towards sports.",attitude,
"The poet of ""The Winner"" describes the end of the day by saying ""Night ______!"".",wins,
"The aim of yoga is to unite the mind, body, and ______.",spirit,
The various crafts show the ______ of different Indian states.,uniqueness,
Ila Sachani's work reminds us that art can touch the ______.,soul,
The sage ______ Rama Natha to teach him a lesson.,tricked,
The thief was ultimately outsmarted by the couple's quick ______.,thinking,
The bond between Gajaraj and Buntee was ______.,strong,
"The ""magic chair"" was actually a test of ______.",friendship,
The neem tree is considered a gift from ______.,nature,
The bird's perspective of the world ______ as it grows.,changes,
Daadi's letter emphasizes the benefits of ______ cures.,natural,
Surya's relaxed attitude was the ______ of Prabhat's competitive nature.,opposite,
The programme aims to celebrate India's unity in ______.,diversity,
The eternal flame at the War Memorial symbolizes the immortality of the soldiers' ______.,sacrifice,
Rama Natha's wife sold the ______ in the market.,bananas,
The fox used ______ to manipulate the raven.,praise,
The farmer was ______ when he saw Buntee's sadness.,concerned,
"The story ""The Chair"" highlights the difference between friends and ______.",companions,
"The neem tree is also known as ""______ indica"".",Azadirachta,
The bird realizes the world is much ______ than it initially thought.,bigger,
Prabhat's journey was from being a sore loser to a good ______.,sport,
"The children in ""The Winner"" are completely absorbed in their ______.",game,
Yoga helps improve the quality of ______.,sleep,
The artists of Kondapalli use ______ dyes to color the toys.,vegetable,
Ila Sachani's story shows the power of the human ______.,spirit,
The sage's final lesson was that hard work is the real ______.,magic,
"The couple in ""Rama to the Rescue"" used their ______ to call for help without alerting the thief.",voices,
The mahout and the farmer also became ______ at the end of the story.,friends,
"Mario's true friends were ______, as they helped him without being asked.",loyal,
The bird in the poem is the ______ of the story.,narrator,
Spices like turmeric and ginger have anti-______ properties.,inflammatory,
Prabhat's initial mindset was that losing was ______.,terrible,
"The Yoga text mentions achieving a steady ______, health, and weightlessness of body.",posture,
The art forms discussed are part of India's cultural ______.,heritage,
Ila Sachani ______ her dreams with her feet.,embroidered,
"The story ""A Bottle of Dew"" teaches the moral that there is no shortcut to ______.",success,
The thief was fooled by the couple's ______ conversation.,clever,
Gajaraj and Buntee shared a deep ______ bond.,emotional,
The story of Mario is a lesson in identifying ______ friendship.,TRUE,
"The poem ""What a Bird Thought"" uses simple language to convey a profound ______.",message,
The chapter on spices shows how nature ______ for us.,provides,
Surya's attitude towards games was much ______.,healthier,
"The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme aims to enhance ______ between people of different states.",interaction,
The National War Memorial is a place of ______ and respect.,homage,
"Madhumati, was tired of Rama Natha's obsession and also ______ because of the money he was spending.",worried,
The fox's praise made the raven forget that his voice was a mere ______.,croak,
"In the comic, the thief decided he would wait till the couple fell ______ before searching for their money.",asleep,
"The mahout was a good ______, but not a friend to Gajaraj.",caretaker,
"The poet prays to make no ______ from afar, but to love friends for who they are.",judgements,
Mario's grandfather was confident that many of Mario's so-called friends were nothing more than ______.,companions,
Amber's grandmother used neem bark to cure a ______.,cough,
"The bird lived next in a little nest, nor needed any ______.",other,
Daadi's letter says that dalchini (cinnamon) and laung (clove) give relief from ______.,toothache,
Surya was paying so little ______ to the match that Prabhat managed to change the scoreboard.,attention,
"The children in ""The Winner"" play in their neighbor's ______.",field,
Yoga is described as a practice that brings ______ between human and nature.,harmony,
"In Kondapalli art, each part of the toy is ______ separately before being joined.",carved,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" wishes to climb on a kite and ______ up there.",sail,
"Ila Sachani was born in the quiet settings of ______, Gujarat.",Amreli,
The sage told Rama Natha that the magic potion was difficult to ______.,make,
"The thief in ""Rama to the Rescue"" had to ______ his way into the house.",dug,
"The farmer was ______ when he found his lost dog, Buntee.",glad,
"Mario was brave and ______, taking the invisible chair to school.",determined,
"The neem tree's Sanskrit name, ______, means ""the one who cures diseases"".",Arishta,
"The bird in the poem says, ""I have been very ______"" after it leaves the nest and sees the leaves.",blind,
Surya was so ______ at basketball that he couldn't score a basket for ten minutes.,hopeless,
The WHO mYoga app is an easy-to-use and ______ tool for people across the world.,free,
"The poet of ""The Kites"" mentions the fun of looking down on the ______ of the town.",rooftops,
Ila's new independence meant she earned a regular ______ and found joy in her work.,income,
The fox told the raven that pride is rather ______.,unwise,
Buntee ______ when the farmer tried to take him away from Gajaraj.,yelped,
"The magic chair test was used on many occasions, and whoever passed became friends for ______.",life,
Neem seed powder mixed with water acts as a natural ______ for crops.,pesticide,
"Prabhat had won the game by cheating, but did not feel as ______ as he usually did.",happy,
The Hatha Yoga Pradipikā states that āsana should be practiced for gaining a steady ______.,posture,
Ila Sachani's embroidery reminds us that art can rise above physical ______.,boundaries,
The sage's instruction to water the banana plant ______ was part of his trick.,regularly,
"Gajaraj lived in the ______ stables, indicating he was the king's elephant.",royal,
"Mario's classmates had a good ______ when he kept falling off the ""chair"".",laugh,
The bird's first little house was small and ______.,round,
"The children in ""The Winner"" run so fast they can't catch their ______.",breath,
Coconut shell craft is described as a ______ craft.,biodegradable,
"Ila Sachani's journey began in a farmer's family, and life presented its ______ from the beginning.",challenges,
The farmer told the mahout he was looking for his dog ever since he ______ from his house.,disappeared,
The grandfather said the invisible chair was rather ______ to sit on.,tricky,
"When Amber's brother had measles, the doctor advised using neem leaves to prevent germs from ______.",breeding,
"The children in ""The Winner"" stop playing when the ______ grass aches their feet.",cold,
"In the Dhokra process, ______ scrap is melted and poured into the empty space.",brass,
Ila's work showed not just her art but also her ______ and creativity.,willpower,
The sage smiled and ______ something over the water before returning the bottle to Rama Natha.,muttered,
The elephant was ______ to see the dog return to the stable.,joyous,
"After the test, Mario and his three true friends ate a lot of fruit ______.",chaat,
The bird's mother ______ it in the nest made of straw.,nestled,
Prabhat was initially only good at games he was sure of ______.,winning,
"In ""The Day the River Spoke,"" Jahnavi was startled by a sleepy, ______ voice.",murmuring,
"Jahnavi's dream was to go to ______, just like her brothers.",school,
The River told Jahnavi that the moon always goes down towards the ______.,sea,
The River mentioned that ships are big boats that can take ______ of people.,hundreds,
"Jahnavi was nearly ______ years old and was minding her youngest brother, Appu.",ten,
"The teacher read a story about a prince called ______, who became a great king.",Ashoka,
Jahnavi's mother was glad the ______ came to talk to her father about school.,teacher,
"Jahnavi promised her mother that when she grew up, she would be a ______.",teacher,
The River's sleepy voice promised to tell Jahnavi all about the ______ that sail the sea.,ships,
"A ______ swept down, its wings an arrow of blue in the sunlight.",kingfisher,
Jahnavi's mother couldn't go to school because her ______ said 'No'.,grandmother,
The River advised Jahnavi to slip along one morning and sit in the school to ______ to what's going on.,listen,
"In ""Try Again,"" King Bruce of Scotland was in a ______ mood to think.",lonely,
King Bruce had tried to do a great deed to make his ______ glad.,people,
"After failing, King Bruce flung himself down in low ______.",despair,
King Bruce stopped his thinking to see what the ______ would do.,spider,
The spider hung by a rope so fine that King Bruce could not ______ how it would get home.,divine,
"The spider fell down with a slippery ______, as near to the ground as ever.",sprawl,
The spider made nine brave ______ before finally succeeding.,attempts,
"The King cried ""Bravo, bravo!"" and said all honour to those who ______.",try,
"Inspired by the spider, Bruce of Scotland ______ his mind and tried again.",braced,
"Gossips tell the tale that the ______ time King Bruce tried, he did not fail.",next,
"In ""Three Days to See,"" the author finds hundreds of things to interest her through mere ______.",touch,
The author feels the delicate ______ of a leaf.,symmetry,
The author passes her hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver ______.,birch,
"In spring, the author touches the branches of trees in search of a ______.",bud,
The author imagines what she would most like to see if she were given the use of her eyes for just ______ days.,three,
"On the first day, the author wants to see the people whose kindness and ______ have made her life worth living.",companionship,
The author refers to the eye as the '______ of the soul'.,window,
"On the second day, the author would arise with the ______ to see the miracle of night transforming into day.",dawn,
The author would visit ______ to see the pageant of man's progress.,museums,
"In museums, the author would see gigantic carcasses of dinosaurs and ______.",mastodons,
"On the third day, the author would spend time in the ______ world, amidst the haunts of men.",workaday,
"When the author sees suffering, she feels ______.",compassionate,
"At midnight of the third day, ______ night would close in on the author again.",permanent,
The author advises us to hear the music of voices as if we would be stricken ______ tomorrow.,deaf,
The author suggests we should smell the perfume of flowers and taste with ______ each morsel.,relish,
"Of all the senses, the author is sure that ______ must be the most delightful.",sight,
"A catamaran, as mentioned in ""The Day the River Spoke,"" originates from the Tamil words 'kattu maram' meaning ______.",tied wood,
King Bruce's heart was beginning to ______ because he couldn't succeed in his great deed.,sink,
The spider's home was a ______ up in the ceiling dome.,cobweb,
"After its fall, the spider lay a little dizzy and ______.",faint,
The spider put itself into its native ______ with a bold little run at the very last pinch.,cot,
Helen Keller longed to see the ______ of a friend's face.,outline,
The author would behold with ______ the magnificent panorama of light.,awe,
The author advises us to make the most of every sense and glory in all the ______ of pleasure and beauty.,facets,
The River told Jahnavi that little girls can swim as ______ as little boys.,fast,
Jahnavi's Ettan's real name was ______.,Gopi,
King Bruce wore a ______ and was a monarch.,crown,
"Helen Keller mentions that she can detect laughter, sorrow, and other obvious ______ through touch.",emotions,
"The spider hung by a silken, filmy ______.",clue,
"In ""Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle,"" the ______ suggested that the doctor should become an animal doctor.",Cat's-food-Man,
"The parrot, ______, was sitting in the window singing a sailor song.",Polynesia,
"The Cat's-food-Man's wife, ______, was a scholar who read the doctor's book to him.",Theodosia,
Doctor Dolittle wrote a wonderful book about ______.,cats,
Polynesia told the doctor that parrots can talk in two languages: people's language and ______ language.,bird,
"The bird language phrase 'Ka-ka oi-ee, fee-fee?' means 'Is the ______ hot yet?'.",porridge,
The doctor got excited and rushed to get a book and a ______ to write down the bird words.,pencil,
"Polynesia explained that animals talk with their ears, feet, and ______.",tails,
"According to Polynesia, dogs nearly always use their ______ for asking questions.",noses,
"After learning animal languages, Doctor Dolittle gave up being a ______ doctor altogether.",people's,
A plough horse came to the doctor because it needed ______.,spectacles,
The plough horse wanted a pair of ______ spectacles to keep the sun out of its eyes.,green,
Soon it became a common sight to see farm animals wearing ______ in the countryside around Puddleby.,glasses,
"Doctor Dolittle had special doors made for different kinds of animals, with '______' over the front door.",HORSES,
The mice had a tiny ______ made for them into the cellar.,tunnel,
"In the poem ""A Funny Man,"" the man wore a ______ upon his head.",shoe,
The funny man wore ______ upon his feet.,hats,
The man presented the poet with a ______ bun instead of a rose.,currant,
The poet staggered back against the ______ after smelling the 'rose'.,wall,
The poet said she never saw a rose with such a funny looking ______.,smell,
The poet asked the man why he wore two hats upon his ______.,feet,
"In response to the question, the man hopped home on his ______.",head,
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" Mrs. Shaw tells her daughter Mary to put her ______ away in her bedroom.",coat,
"Mrs. Harding's husband, Mr. Harding, was a ______ man who had just bought a big house in Lanfield.",wealthy,
Mrs. Lee was Mr. Harding's married ______.,sister,
Mrs. Shaw advised Mary to say things that would ______ the guests.,please,
Mary was told to look ______ when the guests were ready to leave.,sorry,
"Mary mistakenly complimented Mrs. Harding on her beautiful ______, even though she had none.",children,
"Mary commented that Mr. Best, a banker, reads two ______ in the train every day.",newspapers,
Mrs. Lee's brother was a ______ who travelled to London by train every day.,banker,
Mary made fun of Mrs. Best for wearing a blue dress with a ______ coat over it.,red,
Mrs. Harding revealed that she herself often wore a blue dress with a ______ coat.,red,
Mary commented on Mrs. Cotter staying in ______ in the morning and always calling the doctor.,bed,
"The dirty dog that Mary disliked, named ______, turned out to belong to Mrs. Harding.",Towzer,
"At the end of Scene II, Mary correctly remembers to say, ""______ you go? Can't you stay?"".",Must,
The Cat's-food-Man came to see Doctor Dolittle because he had a ______.,stomach-ache,
Polynesia dusted some cracker crumbs off her left ______.,wing,
"According to the plough horse, it takes a much cleverer man to be a good ______ doctor than a people's doctor.",animal,
The funny man's ______ were polite when he smiled at the poet.,manners,
Mrs. Shaw wanted to know Mrs. Harding well because she wanted more ______ in Lanfield.,friends,
Mary thought bankers can't think because they never read a ______.,book,
Mrs. Lee's ______ was a very talkative woman.,mother,
"The play ""Say the Right Thing"" is described as a ______ play.",humorous,
Mary committed several ______ that embarrassed the guests and her mother.,blunders,
"At teatime, the dog, ______, came into the kitchen.",Jip,
Old ladies began to bring their pet pugs and ______ to Doctor Dolittle.,poodles,
The funny man ______ back against the wall.,staggered,
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" Mary insists she can talk very well when she ______.",likes,
Mary believed Mr. Pomeroy liked ______ more than he liked people.,horses,
"In ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" the narrator is a fourteen-year-old girl named ______.",Anita,
"Her younger brother, ______, thinks he is a scientist.",Anand,
Anand's first invention in the story was a ______ alarm.,burglar,
The burglar alarm was designed to drop a ______ bag on the thief's head.,water,
The first person to get soaked by the burglar alarm was ______.,Papa (their father),
Anand's elaborate drawing of his invention was called a ______.,blueprint,
The alarm was rigged to work only when the door was opened ______.,gently,
"After watching the film 'Back to the Future', Anand decided to make a ______ machine.",time,
"To build the time machine, Anand took apart all the ______ in the house to collect parts.",gadgets,
"Anand's room was transformed into a network of wires, springs, levers, and ______.",bulbs,
The parents were going to ______ for a wedding.,Kharagpur,
"While the parents were away, Anita heard a ______ at the front door late at night.",scratching,
"The intruder who broke into the house was ______, the man who swept the compounds.",Boppa,
Boppa was brandishing a ______ as a weapon.,cudgel,
Anand cleverly directed the intruder into his own ______ instead of their father's.,room,
"From Anand's room, they heard a crash, muffled thumps, and an eerie ______.",whine,
The neighbours who came to help were the ______ and Dr. Mohan.,Sharmas,
The only thing left behind by the intruder was his green ______.,scarf,
Anand was convinced that Boppa had disappeared into the ______ through the time machine.,past,
Anand's next project was to build a telephone to contact creatures in outer ______.,space,
"In the poem ""Paper Boats,"" the poet floats his boats down the running ______.",stream,
The poet writes his ______ and the name of his village on the paper boats.,name,
The poet loads his little boats with ______ flowers from the garden.,shiuli,
The poet hopes that the blooms of the ______ will be carried safely to land in the night.,dawn,
The poet sees the little ______ setting their white bulging sails in the sky.,clouds,
The poet does not know what ______ of his in the sky sends the clouds to race with his boats.,playmate,
"At night, the poet dreams that the ______ of sleep are sailing in his paper boats.",fairies,
The lading in the fairies' boats is their baskets full of ______.,dreams,
"In ""North, South, East, West,"" the narrator Shaana is from ______ island.",Rameswaram,
Shaana's first postcard was from the ______ glacier in Kashmir.,Thajiwas,
"In Himachal Pradesh, Shaana thought she heard ______ growling, but it was just her father snoring.",bears,
Shaana was surprised that Arunachal Pradesh is in the ______ of India.,east,
"In Arunachal Pradesh, the family stayed in a ______.",treehouse,
"In the Sundarbans in West Bengal, Shaana learned about ______ trees that can grow in seawater.",mangroves,
Shaana's mother was sad about how much the Sundarbans ______ today.,floods,
"In Gujarat, Shaana visited the middle of a ______ and found it hot and dry.",desert,
"After the desert, the family went rafting on the ______ river.",Narmada,
"Shaana used to be afraid of ______, but after the train journey in Goa, she wasn't anymore.",tunnels,
"In Tamil Nadu, on the way to Puducherry, Shaana learned how to ______.",surf,
"To get home, Shaana's train crossed the ______ bridge, with the ocean on both sides.",Pamban,
The family's last stop before home was at ______ beach.,Olaikaadu,
Shaana's final letter was written to her ______ and Appa.,Amma,
"Anand's father stood on the doorstep, sopping wet and ______.",scowling,
"When Anand is on his inventing ______, he takes apart gadgets in the house.",binges,
The thief gave an evil ______ before locking the children in their room.,grin,
"The poet of ""Paper Boats"" is ______.",Rabindranath Tagore,
Shaana and her family travelled across the whole ______.,country,
The narrator's heart cries out with ______ to see all the things she touches.,longing,
"In ""The Tunnel,"" Suraj was waiting to watch the ______ come roaring out of the tunnel.",steam engine,
The railway lines were described as two straight black ______.,serpents,
"The train was compared to a green, black, and gold ______.",dragon,
"After the train passed, only a ______ of smoke was left to drift over the shisham trees.",plume,
"When Suraj walked into the tunnel, he found the walls were ______ and sticky.",damp,
"As Suraj came out of the tunnel, he saw a flash of orange and gold, which was a ______.",leopard,
The watchman's name was ______.,Sunder Singh,
The watchman's duty was to inspect the tunnel and keep it clear of ______.,obstacles,
"If there was danger, the watchman would wave a ______ flag during the day.",red,
"At night, the watchman would inspect the tunnel using an oil ______.",lamp,
"Sunder Singh said the jungle was safer than the town, where he was almost run over by a ______.",bus,
Sunder Singh used a large ______ leaf to cover his face while napping.,banana,
"When Suraj visited the second time, the breeze carried the scent of ______ blossoms.",mango,
Sunder Singh and Suraj heard the sharp notes of the ______ and the chatter of the seven sisters.,tailorbird,
The rhythmic sawing sound they heard was the ______.,leopard,
Sunder Singh took his ______ with him to drive the leopard out of the tunnel.,axe,
The leopard was crouching between the ______ when they found it.,tracks,
Suraj could feel the ______ of the approaching train by putting his hand on the rail.,tremor,
Suraj's father was taking him to ______ on a business trip.,Delhi,
Suraj saw Sunder Singh's lamp and knew his ______ was out there.,friend,
Suraj thought of the watchman with the lamp as a ______ for those travelling.,firefly,
"In the poem ""Travel,"" the poet hears the train's whistle ______, even though it's miles away.",shrieking,
"At night, the poet sees the train's ______ red on the sky.",cinders,
The poet's heart is warm with the ______ she makes.,friends,
"The poet says there isn't a train she wouldn't take, no matter where it's ______.",going,
"In ""Conquering the Summit,"" ______ is a national-level volleyball player.",Arunima Sinha,
Arunima lost her leg in a devastating ______ accident.,train,
"After her accident, Arunima made a vow to scale Mount ______.",Everest,
Arunima became the first Indian female ______ to achieve this feat.,amputee,
"For her achievement, Arunima was awarded the ______, India's fourth-highest civilian award.",Padma Shri,
Arunima completed her basic mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in ______.,Uttarkashi,
"Arunima was guided by ______, the first Indian woman to summit Everest.",Bachendri Pal,
Bachendri Pal told Arunima that she had conquered the Everest ______ her.,within,
"On the Everest summit, Arunima left a photograph of her idol, Swami ______.",Vivekananda,
"By January 2019, Arunima had climbed the seventh peak on Antarctica, Mount ______.",Vinson,
Arunima's autobiography is titled 'Born Again on the ______'.,Mountain,
"Arunima believes ______ is not when we fall short of achieving our goals, but when we don't have goals worthy enough.",failure,
Sunder Singh yawned and ______ himself out on the cot.,stretched,
"The brief ______ faded, and most of the birds fell silent.",twilight,
The train ______ straight at the tunnel and into it.,charged,
"The poet of ""Travel"" is ______.",Edna St. Vincent Millay,
Arunima's journey is described as a beacon of hope and ______.,resilience,
The hours following Arunima's accident were ______.,harrowing,
Arunima underwent ______ training for eighteen months.,rigorous,
Arunima's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to rise above the most challenging ______.,circumstances,
Suraj had cycled out of the town and taken the ______ path.,jungle,
The leopard was described as lithe and ______.,sinewy,
"""A Homage to our Brave Soldiers"" is presented in the form of a ______ between two friends, Soumya and Ananda.",letter,
The friends discuss how India had to fight several wars to protect its borders and territorial ______.,integrity,
Soumya visited the National War Memorial during an educational trip to New ______.,Delhi,
The National War Memorial is spread over 40 acres of land near the iconic ______.,India Gate,
"Each brick of the memorial is called a ______, bearing the name of a soldier.",tablet,
"The memorial has more than 26,000 names of fallen soldiers ______ on the tablets.",etched,
India's highest wartime gallantry medal is the Param Vir ______.,Chakra (PVC),
Major ______ was posthumously awarded India's first PVC in 1947.,Somnath Sharma,
"During the 1971 war, Lance Naik ______ was awarded the PVC posthumously.",Albert Ekka,
The citation for Albert Ekka describes his actions at ______ on the eastern front.,Gangasagar,
Albert Ekka charged an enemy bunker and ______ two enemy soldiers.,bayoneted,
The Amar Jawan Jyoti represents an ______ flame that is kept ablaze.,immortal,
"The National War Memorial consists of four concentric circles known as Chakras, around a 15-meter-tall central ______.",obelisk,
"The innermost circle, the Amar Chakra, is also known as the 'Circle of ______'.",Immortality,
"The second circle, the Veerta Chakra, exhibits six murals crafted in ______.",bronze,
"The third circle, the Tyag Chakra, has walls covered with ______ tablets.",granite,
The names of the fallen heroes are etched in ______ letters on the Tyag Chakra walls.,golden,
"The outermost circle is the Raksha Chakra, or the 'Circle of ______'.",Protection,
"Soumya decided to give a presentation on Major ______, a hero of the 1999 Kargil War.",Padmapani Acharya,
Major Acharya quoted the Shrimad Bhagavad ______ in a letter to his father.,Gita,
"Ananda's hobby, mentioned in her reply, is collecting ______.",stamps,
"Ananda mentions a poem, 'Pushp ki Abhilasha', by ______.",Makhanlal Chaturvedi,
Ananda read that Captain ______ was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra during the Kargil War.,Anuj Nayyar,
"Captain Anuj Nayyar's mother, Meena Nayyar, wrote a memoir titled 'Tiger of ______'.",Drass,
"In ""Rani Abbakka,"" Hiryia Abbakka was the queen of ______, a small principality.",Ullal,
Ullal had been captured by the ______ and had become a vassal.,Portuguese,
Hiryia's daughter and successor was Abbakka ______.,Devi,
"Abbakka's husband was Veera Narasimha, the King of ______.",Bangadi,
Abbakka decided to stop paying ______ to the Portuguese.,tribute,
Abbakka addressed a meeting of ______ to unite and fight the Portuguese.,rajas,
"In alliance with the Zamorin of ______, Abbakka established a trading relation with Arabia.",Kozhikode,
"The Portuguese commander, ______, escaped with his life after Abbakka's forces attacked the fort.",Ribero,
The Portuguese governor of ______ reacted sharply to the news of the defeat.,Goa,
"For four days the battle raged, but the forces of ______ were victorious.",Ullal,
"Abbakka later helped Venkatappa Nayak, the King of ______, to take the fort of Mangalore.",Keladi,
The construction of the National War Memorial was completed in February ______.,2019,
The circular concentric walls of the Tyag Chakra symbolize the ancient war formation called ______.,Chakravyuh,
Ananda mentions that the act of collecting stamps is called ______.,philately,
An excerpt from an interview with Captain Anuj Nayyar's mother was published by ______.,IANS,
Abbakka refused to be ______ by the Portuguese.,cowed,
The Portuguese envoy warned Rani Abbakka that she would ______ her stand.,regret,
The Portuguese ships were ______ on their return by the Portuguese navy.,apprehended,
Rani Abbakka is a story from the ______ comic series.,Amar Chitra Katha,
The National War Memorial symbolizes the Nation's ______ for the personnel of the Armed Forces.,gratitude,
"A quote in the text says, ""Our ______ does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier...""",flag,
A green ______ slithered down to the river's edge to bask in the sun.,lizard,
The River told Jahnavi it had to hurry to reach the ______.,sea,
Jahnavi wondered why baby fish in the field water become ______.,frogs,
The River said it could tell Jahnavi where the moon goes in a ______ way.,conspiratorially,
Jahnavi saw the teacher walking up the steps to their gate when she was lighting the ______.,lamp,
"When Jahnavi's father was worried, he would ______ his cheek.",scratch,
"In ""Try Again,"" King Bruce was as ______ as man could be.",grieved,
The spider began to cling and ______ straight up with strong endeavour.,crawl,
The spider travelled a half-______ higher before falling again.,yard,
The King thought the spider was a ______ thing for trying to climb again and again.,foolish,
The spider's final successful attempt put him into his native ______.,cot,
"In ""Three Days to See,"" the author feels the happy ______ of a bird in full song.",quiver,
The author would want to see the pageant of man's ______ in the museums.,progress,
"On the third day, the author would stand at a busy ______ merely looking at people.",corner,
The author advises us to hear the mighty strains of an ______ as if we would be deaf tomorrow.,orchestra,
The author says we should touch each object as if our ______ sense would fail tomorrow.,tactile,
The River laughed when Jahnavi said she would be ______ at school.,scared,
"Jahnavi crept into the back row, ______ with the others on the earthen floor.",squatting,
King Bruce said he would give it all ______ before seeing the spider.,up,
Helen Keller could only 'see' the outline of a face through her ______.,fingertips,
"The author would see the condensed history of the Earth, with animals and races of men pictured in their native ______.",environment,
Doctor Dolittle put ______ outside on the windowsill to get the rain.,flowerpots,
Polynesia said she could talk in people's language and ______ language.,bird,
"The twitching of the dog's nose meant, 'Can't you see that it has stopped ______?'.",raining,
Farmers came many miles to show Doctor Dolittle sick cows and ______.,sheep,
The plough horse complained that the other vet kept giving him big ______.,pills,
Doctor Dolittle became famous among the animals all over the ______.,world,
"In ""A Funny Man,"" the poet had never before seen such a funny sounding ______.",sight,
The funny man sat down on the ______ to sing a song.,ground,
The poet never heard in all her life such a funny ______ sound.,feeling,
"In ""Say the Right Thing,"" Mary complained that her mother was always telling her to put things ______.",away,
Mrs. Shaw told Mary that one day she would have to go to houses and ______ to the people there.,talk,
Mary claimed she could talk very well when she ______.,liked,
Mrs. Shaw instructed Mary to laugh a lot and try to make the guests ______ too.,laugh,
Mary had to change into a clean ______ before the guests arrived.,dress,
"Mary said talkative women aren't very ______, offending Mrs. Lee whose mother was talkative.",interesting,
Mrs. Lee's brother sold his house in London because he wanted to ride and practise ______.,shooting,
"When Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee decided to leave, Mary's face was ______.",red,
"The play ""Say the Right Thing"" is written by G.C. ______.",Thornley,
"Little things of the fields, like harvest mice, badgers, and ______, also came to see Doctor Dolittle.",bats,
"Mary Shaw told her mother, ""I'm not a ______!"".",child,
"Mrs. Shaw told Mary, ""You must look ______ when they want to leave"".",sorry,
"In ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" Anita would have preferred to finish her ______ instead of helping Anand.",novel,
Anand told Anita that his plan would not go ______ this time.,wrong,
The water bag in the burglar alarm was supposed to be ______ and fall on the thief's head.,loosened,
Anand said a thief tries to open the door ______.,stealthily,
"When Anand was on his inventing binges, he didn't even ______ his hair.",comb,
"After a ______ of frantic activity, the time machine was ready.",fortnight,
"The intruder, Boppa, had recently begun ______ out the compounds in their row of houses.",sweeping,
Anand insisted that his time machine worked and Boppa disappeared into the ______.,past,
Anand's father ______ the time machine because he thought it wasn't safe.,dismantled,
"In ""Paper Boats,"" the poet writes his name in big ______ letters.",black,
The poet hopes that someone in some ______ land will find his boats.,strange,
The poet looks up into the sky to see the little clouds setting their white bulging ______.,sails,
"At night, the poet buries his face in his ______ and dreams.",arms,
"In ""North, South, East, West,"" Shaana's parents liked throwing ______ at each other in Kashmir.",snowballs,
Shaana's hands were shaking from not wearing ______ in the cold.,gloves,
"In Arunachal, the forest was so ______ that you could get lost if you blinked.",thick,
Shaana hoped to see red ______ in Arunachal Pradesh.,pandas,
"In Gujarat, Shaana passed a surprise test from her Amma with ______ per cent.",88,
"In Goa, Shaana thought the ______ looked very nice.",plateaus,
Shaana's father had a ______ suspicion that the time machine actually worked.,niggling,
"The poet of ""Paper Boats"" is a child who floats them ______ by ______.","one, one",
Shaana was surprised that a ______ can travel across the sea like the one on Pamban bridge.,train,
The family made one last stop at Olaikaadu beach where Shaana's parents ______ below her.,dove,
"In his last letter, Anand tells Anita he will tell her about his new project ______ time.",next,
"In ""The Tunnel,"" heat waves ______ along the railway embankment.",shimmered,
The jungle was very still and very ______ before the train arrived.,silent,
Suraj had left his ______ in a small village before walking to the tunnel.,cycle,
The steam engine showered ______ left and right as it roared out of the tunnel.,sparks,
"Inside the tunnel, Suraj saw a bat fly past and a lizard ______ between the lines.",scuttled,
The watchman would not stop the train if there was a ______ on the line.,porcupine,
Sunder Singh said he had only ______ the tunnel to the Government.,lent,
Sunder Singh told Suraj the leopard minds its own ______.,business,
Sunder Singh said it is only the ______ of boys who cannot or will not rest in the afternoon.,tribe,
"The second time Suraj visited, a ______ was boiling on a small oil stove.",kettle,
"Sunder Singh, humming softly to himself, returned to where Suraj was ______.",waiting,
"The leopard went down on its belly, with its tail ______.",twitching,
"When the train passed, the ______ seemed to breathe and live again.",forest,
"Suraj's father was ______ in a notebook, doing his accounts, on the train.",scribbling,
"In the poem ""Travel,"" the day is loud with voices ______.",speaking,
"In ""Conquering the Summit,"" Arunima Sinha's journey is a story of the triumph of will, courage, and ______.",dedication,
Arunima's father was an army ______.,engineer,
Arunima's family had a natural ______ towards athletics.,inclination,
Arunima decided to pursue a job in the ______ forces.,paramilitary,
It was during her time in the hospital that Arunima made a ______ decision to climb Everest.,profound,
Arunima's story is not just about physical endurance but also about mental ______.,fortitude,
Arunima believes her story is a testament to the human spirit's ______ to rise above challenges.,capacity,
"Arunima was conferred with an honorary ______ by the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.",doctorate,
The tunnel grew ______ as Suraj walked further into it.,darker,
"The author of ""The Tunnel"" is ______.",Ruskin Bond,
Suraj's father complained that he didn't know where Suraj gets to most of the ______.,time,
"Arunima's message is simple yet ______: ""Never give up and work hard"".",profound,
"In ""A Homage to our Brave Soldiers,"" Soumya wonders where the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives came ______.",from,
The National War Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri ______.,Narendra Modi,
The freedom and security we enjoy today is because of the brave men and women who served in the Indian ______ Forces.,Armed,
"The memorial bears the names of soldiers who fought in wars from 1947 till ______, including the Kargil War in 1999.",date,
The government has recognized the sacrifice of ______ soldiers.,brave,
Twenty-one bravehearts were awarded the ______ Vir Chakra.,Param,
"Some Navy personnel, including Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, were awarded the ______ for exemplary courage.",MVC (Maha Vir Chakra),
Soumya aspires to be ______ like Lance Naik Albert Ekka when she joins the army.,courageous,
Albert Ekka was in the left forward company of a ______ of the Brigade of Guards.,Battalion,
The assaulting troops were subjected to intense ______ and heavy small arms fire.,shelling,
Albert Ekka continued to fight alongside his ______ through the mile-deep objective.,comrades,
"Albert Ekka scaled a side wall and entered the bunker, ______ the enemy who was still firing.",bayoneting,
"In his letter, Major Acharya wrote that he wasn't afraid or ______ about losing his life.",scared,
Ananda mentions that her mother's ______ bhature are very good.,chhole,
"Ananda told Soumya, ""You really have an eye for ______"".",detail,
Ananda felt it is our ______ to periodically visit war memorials.,duty,
"In ""Rani Abbakka,"" Hiryia Abbakka was on her ______ when her daughter was by her side.",deathbed,
"The people of Ullal shouted, ""______ to Rani Abbakka Devi"" after her coronation.",Victory,
Veera Narasimha was worried that Bangadi might have to face the ______ of the Portuguese.,wrath,
Rani Abbakka said she would fight the Portuguese ______-handed if need be.,single,
The Portuguese envoy reminded the queen that the annual tribute was long ______.,overdue,
The Portuguese governor felt they had become the ______-stock of the local rulers.,laughing,
"In the end, the Portuguese beat a hasty ______ in defeat, never to trouble Ullal again.",retreat,
"Albert Ekka displayed the most conspicuous ______, determination and made the supreme sacrifice.",valour,
The mobile app 'National War Memorial and Museum' provides answers to queries in ______ languages.,21,
The motto of the Indian Army is 'Sevā Paramo ______' (Service Before Self).,Dharmah,
"The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" was written by Dr. ______.",A.P.J. Abdul Kalam,
"In the poem, the poet says the soldiers are treading the lonely expanses as ______.",yogis,
Question,Answer,
King Krishnadeva Raya's reign is often referred to as the __________ of the Vijayanagara Empire.,Golden Era,
"The king's court was home to eight celebrated poets, collectively known as the __________.",Ashtadiggajas,
"Tenali Ramakrishna was known for his quick wit and humour, earning him a special place as both a poet and a witty __________.",advisor,
"The queen, Thirumalambal, was distraught because the king had not __________ a single word to her for weeks.",uttered,
The queen yawned several times because she was __________ after a tiring day.,exhausted,
Tenali Rama told the queen that resolving the matter needed a well-planned __________.,strategy,
Rama approached the king's throne carrying a plateful of __________ seeds.,paddy,
One courtier whispered with __________ that he wondered if the seeds were magic.,sarcasm,
Rama explained that the real issue was not with the seeds but with the person who __________ them.,sows,
"Rama cleverly pointed out that yawning was not a sign of __________, making the king realise his mistake.",disrespect,
"The poem ""A Concrete Example"" describes Mrs. Jones's garden as being full of __________.",stones,
"The speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" thinks the tiny plants must be planted with a __________.",pin,
"When the speaker asked where the lovely flower was, Mrs. Jones replied, ""You're __________ on it.""",standing,
"The title ""A Concrete Example"" is a pun, referring to both the stony garden and a clear __________ of Mrs. Jones's hobby.",example,
"In the play ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" the four young men are walking towards the city of __________.",Ujjain,
The four men wanted to secure an __________ with the King to find employment.,audience,
Ram Datt deduced that the camel was __________ in one leg by observing its faint tracks.,lame,
Shiv Datt observed that the camel was blind in its right eye because it only nibbled on the __________ to the left of the road.,foliage,
"Har Datt noticed small droplets of __________ along the track, indicating the camel had a short tail.",blood,
"Dev Datt noticed the camel was in pain because the prints of its __________ were deep, while the hind foot's were faint.",forefeet,
The King was impressed by the men's wisdom and made them his __________.,advisers,
"If I had known this would happen, I __________ have chosen another day.",would,
"If it rains tomorrow, we __________ stay indoors and play board games.",will,
"If I were invisible, I ____ sneak into the secret room.",would,
They would have caught the train if they __________ left earlier.,had,
Major Somnath Sharma was India's first recipient of the __________.,Param Vir Chakra,
The Battle of Badgam was fought to protect the __________ airport from falling into enemy hands.,Srinagar,
Major Sharma insisted on being with his company in combat despite having his left hand in __________.,plaster,
The D Company of the 4th Battalion of Kumaon Regiment had 90 soldiers but was facing about 500 __________.,invaders,
"Major Sharma's last words were, ""I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last __________"".",round,
"For his conspicuous bravery, Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra __________.",posthumously,
"In the poem ""Somebody's Mother,"" the old woman was afraid to stir lest the carriage wheels or the horses' feet should crowd her down in the __________ street.",slippery,
"A boy from the ""merry troop"" paused beside her and whispered low, ""I'll help you __________, if you wish to go.""",cross,
"The boy explained to his friends, ""She's somebody's __________, boys, you know, For all she's aged and poor and slow"".",mother,
"That night, the old woman's prayer was ""God be kind to the __________ boy, Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy!""",noble,
Verghese Kurien wrote a letter to his grandson to give him a deeper understanding of the reasons he pursued a life of __________.,service,
Dr. Kurien started his working life soon after India became __________.,independent,
Dr. Kurien believed that __________ is being honest to yourself.,integrity,
"The phrase ""The White Revolution"" is associated with an increase in __________ production in India.",milk,
"According to Dr. Kurien, failure is not about not succeeding, but about not putting in your best __________.",effort,
The bouquet of flowers __________ beautiful.,is,
Each of the participants __________ submitted their projects on time.,has,
Neither the teacher nor the students __________ aware of the change in the schedule.,were,
"In ""The Case of the Fifth Word,"" the boy detective's real name is __________ Brown.",Leroy,
Leroy's friends said he was like a library and a ________ rolled into one.,computer,
"Tim Nolan died of a __________, but managed to put his will on the kitchen table before his death.",stroke,
The four cryptic words Nolan wrote on the calendar sheet were Nom Utes Sweden __________.,Hurts,
Leroy deduced the four words were a code for the days of the week after dropping the letters __________.,d-a-y,
"The unwritten fifth word in the code was 'Fir', which stood for __________.",Friday,
The stolen jewellery was found inside a twenty-gallon jug of earth from which grew the young __________ tree.,fir,
"In the poem ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" a man gives Gopi a magic brush and tells her to paint only for the __________.",poor,
"When the Zamindar ordered Gopi to paint treasures, she __________ and was thrown into a pen.",refused,
"To escape from the prison, Gopi painted a winding road and a __________.",horse,
Gopi stopped the Zamindar and his men by painting a mighty __________ that they could not cross.,river,
"In ""Spectacular Wonders,"" the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is a __________ World Heritage Site.",UNESCO,
The Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya are built from the __________ roots of trees.,intertwined,
The Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra was formed by a colossal __________ impact.,meteorite,
The Magnetic Hill in Ladakh creates an __________ where vehicles appear to roll uphill.,optical illusion,
The glowing waters in Kerala are caused by a phenomenon called __________.,bioluminescence,
The Sundarbans is a large __________ forest in West Bengal.,mangrove,
The sea at Chandipur Beach seems to disappear because of the __________.,ebb tide,
My aunt asked if I __________ the family gathering the day before.,had enjoyed,
"The teacher, who is now nearly sixty, said that she __________ retire soon.",would,
"Entering the room, Nitesh saw his friend __________ in the corner.",sitting,
"In ""The Cherry Tree,"" six-year-old Rakesh walked home from the __________ bazaar eating cherries.",Mussoorie,
Rakesh's grandfather advised him to __________ the last cherry seed.,plant,
Rakesh was surprised one morning to find that the cherry seed had grown into a small __________.,twig,
A goat entered the garden and ate all the __________ of the little cherry tree.,leaves,
"Later, a woman cutting grass accidentally cut the cherry tree in __________.",two,
"Rakesh removed a hairy __________ from the tree, telling it to come back when it was a butterfly.",caterpillar,
Grandfather became grumpy during the winter because the blocked road meant there was no __________.,newspaper,
The first sign of the cherry tree's maturity was a pale pink __________ at the end of a branch.,blossom,
Rakesh tasted the first cherries and found them to be too __________.,sour,
Grandfather said the cherry tree was special because they had __________ it themselves.,planted,
Rakesh wondered if creating something so beautiful was what it felt like to be __________.,God,
"The ""Harvest Hymn"" is a song of praise offered to Surya, Varuna, Prithvi, and __________.",Bramha,
"In the poem, the men praise Surya, the lord of the __________, for the harvest.",lotus,
"The women's voices in the hymn praise Prithvi, referring to her as the sweet and __________ mother, O Earth!",omnipotent,
The poem uses archaic words like '__________' which means 'you'.,thou,
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" Velu was a farmer whose land had not failed him for nearly __________ years.",six,
"This year, the rains didn't come, and the earth hardened, crusted, and __________.",cracked,
"Velu visited the __________ office in the city, but they could not tell him when it would rain.",weather,
"Under a large tree, Velu met an old woman whose eyes __________ when she smiled.",sparkled,
"The old woman advised Velu that just like humans, the __________ also needs to rest.",land,
The old woman explained that the absence of rain was Nature's way of letting the land lie __________.,undisturbed,
"As Velu walked home, he felt a cool breeze and saw __________ gathering in the distance.",clouds,
"While I __________ (listen) to their stories, I remembered the times we had spent together.",was listening,
"By the time I left, the sun __________ (set).",had set,
Please remember to bring __________ assignment book.,your,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" Sven Olsen was a wiry little fellow who worked as a __________ man in space.",construction,
Sven's pet was a small yellow __________ named Claribel.,canary,
Sven had __________ the pet aboard on the last ferry from Earth.,smuggled,
The crew had to hide Claribel whenever __________ from Earth came visiting.,VIPs,
"One morning, Sven found Claribel as a tiny bundle of yellow feathers with two __________ claws.",clenched,
The crew revived Claribel with a shot of __________ from an emergency cylinder.,oxygen,
The narrator remembered that miners used to carry canaries to warn them of poisonous __________.,gas,
The single alarm in the circuit had failed to go off because part of the air __________ had frozen up.,purifier,
The narrator concludes that hearing a birdsong in a space station means you are being doubly __________.,safeguarded,
"In ""Magnifying Glass,"" the poet can make ""Magic talk"" with a round __________.",glass,
A myriad shells show in a scrap of __________.,chalk,
"Through the glass, an inch of moss looks like a forest with flowers and __________.",trees,
"A drop of water, when magnified, looks like a hive of __________.",bees,
The poet watches the deft spider jet the woven web-silk from its __________.,spinnerets,
"The poem ends by imagining that with similar lenses, one could walk on the __________ in an afternoon.",moon,
Bibha Chowdhuri was India's first woman __________.,physicist,
Bibha Chowdhuri's academic journey took her to the University of __________ in 1945.,Manchester,
"Her most notable contribution was the discovery of __________, a subatomic particle.",pi-mesons,
"In 1949, she became the first woman faculty member at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, selected by __________.",Homi J. Bhabha,
"In 2019, the International Astronomical Union honoured her by renaming a __________ in the constellation Leo as 'Bibha'.",star,
Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is popularly known as the '__________' of India.,Rocket Woman,
My school reopens on 03 __________.,January,
"This time tomorrow, I will be __________ at home.",relaxing,
An experiment __________ (conduct) to investigate the effects of light on plant growth.,was conducted,
"The king's epic poem, Amuktamalyada, is __________ even today.",acclaimed,
Tenali Rama's clever solutions to seemingly __________ problems made him a beloved figure.,insurmountable,
The king's absence cast a __________ over the once cheerful palace.,shadow,
"Mrs. Jones's garden had a crazy path, a lily pond, a rockery, and a __________.",sundial,
"The four men appeared travel-worn but __________, with their eyes fixed on the city.",resolute,
The merchant was __________ when the men claimed they hadn't seen his camel.,indignant,
The King told the merchant his accusations were __________ and misguided.,baseless,
Major Sharma's name is __________ in the annals of history.,etched,
The Pakistani Army trained and equipped around 1000 __________ to enter Kashmir.,invaders,
"Even with heavy casualties, Major Somnath Sharma and his men stood __________.",resolute,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" the street was wet with a recent __________.",snow,
The boy was the __________ laddie of all the group.,gayest,
Dr. Kurien mentioned that writing becomes a possession that can be __________ and re-read over the years.,treasured,
Dr. Kurien's mentor and supporter in Anand was __________.,Tribhuvandas Patel,
"In ""The Case of the Fifth Word,"" the Diamond Mart was held up by two __________ men.",masked,
"A clerk thought she recognised Nolan, but she wasn't absolutely __________.",sure,
"The code was simple, especially as it was written on a sheet from a __________.",calendar,
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" Gopi first paints a bowl of __________, which becomes real.",khichdi,
Gopi painted a __________ for a farmer and a plough for another man.,muffler,
"After defeating the Zamindar, Gopi painted a __________ of sweets and tea for the villagers.",feast,
The Lonar Crater Lake is the only crater in India formed in __________ rock.,basaltic,
The Chandipur Beach is known for its unique feature of playing __________ with its visitors.,hide-and-seek,
Rakesh lived with his grandfather on the __________ of Mussoorie.,outskirts,
"In winter, Grandfather told Rakesh stories about ghosts who lived in __________.",trees,
Rakesh placed __________ around the tiny cherry tree for privacy.,pebbles,
The cherry tree's first visitor was a bright green praying-__________.,mantis,
"In the ""Harvest Hymn,"" Varuna is praised as the sender of rain and the __________.",dewfall,
Bramha is referred to as the Seed and the __________ of the harvests.,Scythe,
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" the barren land looked __________ and the farmers lived on hope.",forlorn,
Velu was thirsty and the __________ made him cough and sneeze.,dust,
The old woman told Velu that __________ is a mother to all of us.,Nature,
"The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" worked in a small cubbyhole laughingly called his __________.",office,
"Claribel, the canary, could hang in the air as motionless as a __________.",hummingbird,
"Jock Duncan, the cook-doctor-dietitian, could not detect Claribel's __________.",heartbeat,
Jim's assistant reminded him that the second alarm circuit wasn't __________ up yet.,connected,
"The poet in ""Magnifying Glass"" says the magnifying glass will make even the tiniest thing more __________.",marvellous,
Bibha Chowdhuri's Ph.D. thesis on __________ earned local recognition.,cosmic rays,
Bibha Chowdhuri's story is a stark reminder of how far we've come and how much further we have to __________.,go,
He ____ to the mall this afternoon.,is going,
The team __________ a meeting at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.,will have,
A cure for the disease __________ discovered.,was,
The king's quarrel with the queen was over a seemingly __________ matter.,trivial,
"If one were to sow seeds without proper care, no one would __________ a good harvest.",reap,
"In ""A Concrete Example"", the poet uses the word __________ to describe the path in Mrs. Jones's garden.",crazy,
"In the play, the merchant accuses the four men of being __________.",deceivers,
"If you finish your homework, we ___ go to the theatre.",will,
Major Sharma's bravery and sacrifice stand as a __________ of inspiration.,beacon,
"Despite heavy casualties and his own injuries, Major Somnath Sharma displayed __________ bravery.",unparalleled,
"The central theme of the poem ""Somebody's Mother"" is kindness and __________.",empathy,
Speaking on the telephone only gives us an immediate but __________ joy.,fleeting,
Two masked men held up the __________ on Sixth Avenue.,Diamond Mart,
The man giving Gopi the brush told her it was a __________ brush.,magic,
The Living Root Bridges are incredible __________ of engineering.,feats,
Rakesh's parents were __________ that he should go to school.,keen,
"The old woman in ""Waiting for the Rain"" had __________ skin, but her eyes sparkled.",wrinkled,
The word 'intercom' is a merged word from 'internal' and '__________'.,communication,
The poet says the deft spider jets the woven web-silk from his __________.,spinnerets,
The International Astronomical Union is abbreviated as __________.,IAU,
"The king had a quarrel with his queen, __________.",Thirumalambal,
Tenali Rama was a witty poet and advisor in the court of King __________.,Krishnadeva Raya,
"The four men in ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" were Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and __________.",Dev Datt,
Major Somnath Sharma belonged to the __________ Regiment.,Kumaon,
"The author of ""The Cherry Tree"" is __________.",Ruskin Bond,
"The author of ""Feathered Friend"" is __________.",Arthur C. Clarke,
"The poet of ""Harvest Hymn"" is __________.",Sarojini Naidu,
Mathematics __________ an interesting subject for many students.,is,
A battalion of soldiers __________ at attention as the National flag is raised.,stands,
"The speaker of ""Feathered Friend"" hit his head on an __________ beam.",angle,
Claribel thrived and grew __________ in the space station.,fat,
"The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" had a __________ headache that morning.",nagging,
"The poet in ""Magnifying Glass"" describes the spider's claws as __________.",tigerish,
A fallow year allows the land to recover its nutrients and retain __________.,moisture,
"Kailash Sankhala, known as 'The Tiger Man of India', was the first director of __________.",Project Tiger,
The banyan tree is the __________ Tree of India.,National,
Bibha Chowdhuri was a trailblazer who paved the way for women in __________.,STEM,
The word 'brunch' is a merged word made from 'breakfast' and '__________'.,lunch,
Rakesh paid fifty __________ for the bunch of cherries.,paise,
"By the time Rakesh reached the cottage, only __________ cherries were left.",three,
"In spring, Rakesh saw the V-shaped formation of wild __________ flying north.",duck,
Rakesh plodded to and from school in a raincoat and __________.,chappals,
"In February, on Rakesh's birthday, he was __________ and the tree was four.",nine,
Grandfather liked reclining on a cane chair under the shade of the __________ tree.,cherry,
"Velu and his neighbours waited for rain, but their waiting didn't __________.",end,
Someone suggested talking to __________ to please the heavens for rain.,astrologers,
The crew passed the oxygen bottle around like a pipe of __________.,peace,
The air purifier failure was due to a rare __________ by Earth's shadow.,eclipse,
"A __________ of bees is a collective noun mentioned in the poem ""Magnifying Glass"".",hive,
The game Snakes and Ladders was invented in India to teach children about __________.,values,
"The four men in ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" were seeking __________ in Ujjain.",employment,
"When the king called upon Rama, the __________ in the court died down.",chatter,
"If you had listened carefully, you __________ have solved the puzzle.",would,
Pakistan launched __________ Gulmarg to annex the Kashmir Valley.,Operation,
Major Sharma bravely laid out ground __________ to guide the aircraft towards their target.,panels,
"The boy in ""Somebody's Mother"" hoped some fellow would lend a hand to help his __________.",mother,
Writing a letter becomes a possession that can be treasured and __________ over the years.,re-read,
The detective Leroy was an eighth __________.,grader,
"Gopi painted a __________ for a grandmother and for a girl, a fan.",shawl,
The Living Root Bridges are a __________ built ecosystem of local flora.,naturally,
A cold wind blew down from the snows and went __________ in the deodar trees.,whoo-whoo-whoo,
"When Rakesh found the cherry tree, it was about four __________ high.",inches,
"When it wasn't raining, the trees dripped and mist came __________ up the valley.",curling,
"The ""Harvest Hymn"" praises Surya as the ""giver of mellowing __________"".",radiance,
Velu cultivated __________ one season and dhal the next.,jowar,
The barren land looked __________ and the farmers lived entirely on hope.,forlorn,
Sven's job was to collect assorted __________ as they floated in free fall.,girders,
"The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" heard a musical __________ beside his ear.",whistle,
The poet uses the magnifying glass to watch how the deft spider __________ its web.,jets,
Bibha Chowdhuri's story continues to inspire young women to pursue their passions and break __________.,barriers,
The conference __________ (begin) tomorrow at 9 a.m. sharp.,begins,
The national anthem __________ sung at the beginning of the event.,is,
"When the king was reciting his poem, the ministers made __________ and avoided him.",excuses,
The merchant's camel had gone __________.,astray,
Major Somnath Sharma was the commander of the D Company of the 4th Battalion of the __________ Regiment.,Kumaon,
Dr. Kurien could have pursued a career in __________ or joined the Indian Army.,metallurgy,
"Leroy's father, the Chief of Police, solved cases by going home to __________.",dinner,
The Sundarbans name is derived from the __________ trees that are plentiful in the area.,sundari,
"The first cherries on the tree were tasted by Rakesh, but birds like bulbuls and scarlet __________ also feasted on them.",minivets,
The old woman told Velu that the earth has worked for thousands of __________.,years,
Half a million dollars' worth of engineering had let the space crew __________ completely.,down,
"The poet of ""Magnifying Glass"" says the glass will make things more marvellous and itself __________.",surpass,
Question,Answer,
The king's Sanskrit drama was titled __________.,Jambavati Parinayam,
Tenali Rama listened __________ as the queen recounted the incident in detail.,patiently,
The royal court was __________ with activity the next morning.,bustling,
The king's eyebrows __________ when Rama spoke about the person who sows the seeds.,furrowed,
The king admitted that he let his __________ blind him.,pride,
"After the reconciliation, the palace __________ once again with joy and laughter. ",brimmed,
"The tone of the poem ""A Concrete Example"" is humorous and __________. ",light-hearted,
A repeated line or phrase that appears in each stanza of a poem is called a __________.,refrain,
"In the play ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" the men had been on their journey for __________ days. ",ten,
"The merchant's face, or __________, showed that he had lost something of great value. ",countenance,
The Sentry informed the King that the merchant had come with a __________ against four travellers.,grievance,
Ram Datt explained that only three of the camel's feet left __________ impressions.,distinct,
The King noted that the men's reasoning was __________ and spoke of wisdom beyond mere sight.,flawless,
The King said the men's wisdom shall be a __________ for his kingdom.,beacon,
"If I had a magic wand, I __________ give myself wings.",would,
Your teacher will be unhappy if you __________ not complete your homework.,do,
"If she knew the answer, she __________ tell us.",would,
Major Somnath Sharma's bravery is honoured at the National War __________.,Memorial,
Operation Gulmarg was launched by Pakistan to __________ the Kashmir Valley.,annex,
Major Sharma told his senior officers his men were not going into action without __________.,him,
The heroic actions of Major Sharma __________ the enemy.,demotivated,
Young Somnath was deeply inspired by the valorous tales of the __________.,Mahabharata,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" the woman stood uncared for amid the ______ of human beings. ",throng,
The boy guided the woman's __________ feet along the street.,trembling,
The boy's young heart was happy and well __________ after his kind act.,content,
Dr. Kurien wrote that he could have become a highly successful __________ if he had left for the US.,NRI,
"Dr. Kurien's wife, his son's __________, ardently supported his choice to live in Anand. ",grandmother,
Dr. Kurien emphasized that his contributions were possible because he consistently __________ to certain values.,adhered,
"In ""The Case of the Fifth Word,"" Leroy's pals said he was more __________ than a computer. ",user-friendly,
The masked men got away with a million dollars worth of __________.,jewellery,
Nolan and Davenport became friendly in prison because of __________ interests.,shared,
"During the hold-up, one gunman's mask __________, and a clerk thought she recognised Nolan. ",slipped,
Mrs. Brown __________ she couldn't figure out the code.,confessed,
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" Gopi sits beneath the __________ tree drawing pictures in the sand. ",banyan,
The Zamindar __________ and stamps his foot when Gopi refuses his order.,roars,
Gopi __________ on the horse she painted and gallops fast.,leaps,
The Valley of Flowers is a __________ wonderland between May and October.,botanical,
The state's longest living root bridge is said to be a __________ 175 feet in length.,whopping,
The Lonar Crater cradles a unique __________ lake at its core.,saline,
The Magnetic Hill is marked by a yellow __________ which reads 'The Phenomenon That Defies Gravity'.,signboard,
The narrator questioned Leroy what he __________ of the four words.,made,
"She has a round, smiling __________.",face,
I can't __________ the sound of vehicles honking.,bear,
"Rakesh's parents grew maize, rice, and barley in narrow __________ fields. ",terraced,
Rakesh kept the last seed in his mouth until all the __________ had gone.,tang,
"In the evenings, Grandfather and Rakesh sat over a __________ fire. ",charcoal,
A woman cutting grass had a __________ that swished through the heavy monsoon foliage.,scythe,
"When Grandfather saw the pink blossom, he called Rakesh to come quickly before it __________. ",falls,
"In the cherry tree, bees came to feed on the __________ in the blossoms. ",nectar,
"In the ""Harvest Hymn,"" the men praise the ""Bright and __________ lord of the morn!"" ",munificent,
"The women praise Prithvi, saying ""Thine is the plentiful __________ that feeds us."" ",bosom,
"The final stanza refers to Bramha as the ""Father eternal, __________ Om!"" ",ineffable,
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" Velu scanned the sky, which was glowing __________ like fire. ",crimson,
The farmers lived entirely on __________ that the rains would come.,hope,
Velu walked back to the village tired and __________ after visiting the weather office.,dejected,
"The old woman told Velu, ""Without the rains, there's nothing to __________ about."" ",smile,
"The old woman explained that the land lies undisturbed, staring at the sky, __________. ",resting,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" Sven was one of the best construction men and __________ at his tricky work. ",excelled,
The narrator had his first view of Claribel when the stars had __________ to explode before his eyes.,ceased,
Sven claimed he brought Claribel aboard out of sheer scientific __________.,curiosity,
The crew had little trouble __________ Claribel when VIPs visited.,concealing,
"The narrator's mind seemed very __________ that morning, as if unable to cast off the burden of sleep. ",sluggish,
The duty engineer had a __________ expression when he returned after checking the alarm.,sheepish,
The narrator suggests that hearing a birdsong in a space station is not a reason to be __________.,alarmed,
"The poet of ""Magnifying Glass"" says a drop of water is like a hive of __________. ",bees,
The silly flies __________ into the spider's net.,stumble,
Bibha Chowdhuri emerged as a rare beam of __________ in a male-dominated field.,light,
"Under the guidance of Nobel Laureate Patrick M.S. Blackett, she __________ deeper into the field of cosmic rays. ",delved,
"Her nomination for a Nobel Prize in 1950, though __________, reflected her remarkable talent. ",unsuccessful,
"After her death, Bibha Chowdhuri's work went on quietly, as she remained in the __________ of Indian scientific acclaim. ",periphery,
The journey from Bibha Chowdhuri's era to today's women scientists has been long and __________.,arduous,
I think the Kailash House __________ win.,will,
"Last time I saw you, you __________ going to start a new business.",were,
"At the end of the experiment, the results __________ (analyse).",were analysed,
His works are acclaimed for their __________. (acclaim),acclamation,
Tenali Rama was known for his __________ solutions. (clever),cleverness,
"The ministers, scholars, and __________ filled the courtroom. ",courtiers,
Anaya __________ in relief—she loved riddles more than solving Mathematics problems.,sighed,
"A small breeze made the windows __________, adding to the suspense of the moment. ",rattle,
"If I had a million rupees, I __________ travel the world.",would,
"If you had listened carefully, you would have solved the __________. ",puzzle,
"My mother is quite witty, and her sense of humour always lightens __________ moments. ",stressful,
"The king's epic, Amuktamalyada, is one of his most __________ works.",famous,
"The king and queen had a quarrel over a __________ matter, which means it was unimportant. ",trivial,
The once cheerful corridors of the palace seemed quiet and __________.,forlorn,
The court discussion was centred on improving __________ cultivation in the empire.,paddy,
One courtier whispered that he wondered if the seeds were __________.,magic,
The king thought Rama's claim about the seeds sounded __________.,absurd,
The king's expression shifted as __________ dawned upon him.,realisation,
"In ""A Concrete Example,"" Mrs. Jones has a sundial with a strange __________. ",device,
"In the play ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" the four men journeyed far from home, yet the prospect of finding work still __________ them. ",eludes,
The merchant reached the group __________ and distressed.,panting,
The King told the merchant to speak his accusation __________.,clearly,
The King commended Ram Datt for his __________ observation.,impressive,
"The merchant, __________ and embarrassed, bowed deeply and exited. ",chastened,
"At every __________ of patriotism, Major Sharma's memory is honoured. ",intersection,
The events that led to the Battle of Badgam started in __________ 1947.,August,
"Before their arrival, there had been __________ rumours of tribal movement towards Badgam. ",unfounded,
The valley was __________ silent throughout the day of the battle.,eerily,
The air was thick with the sound of gunfire and the cries of __________.,battle,
Major Sharma displayed __________ bravery during the battle.,unparalleled,
"His citation reflects his heroism, patriotism, and __________. ",courage,
His life was a __________ to discipline and dedication.,testament,
"In ""Somebody's Mother,"" the woman's feet were aged and __________. ",slow,
"The woman was so meek and __________, she was afraid to stir. ",timid,
Dr. Kurien mentioned that the world has become so __________ to instant communication.,addicted,
Dr. Kurien wrote that he could have retired as a __________ if he had joined the army.,general,
There is little __________ between the circumstances of people's lives and how happy they are.,correlation,
Nolan's palm-tree nursery barely __________ him a living.,yielded,
Chief Brown had a __________ that Nolan and Davenport hid the loot.,hunch,
Nolan suffered from a bad __________ for many years.,heart,
The jewellery was found just as Encyclopedia had __________.,foreseen,
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" Gopi is first seen drawing pictures in the __________. ",sand,
The old man slips the brush into her hand and tells her to be __________.,sure,
The Zamindar __________ to his men to seize the girl.,bellows,
Gopi paints a mighty river with __________ that are fast and deep.,currents,
The Valley of Flowers has a stunning __________ of the mighty Himalayan ranges.,backdrop,
"The Living Root Bridges are made of intertwined roots, which are a sort of __________. ",magic,
The Lonar Crater Lake is a __________ wonder.,geological,
The Magnetic Hill phenomenon defies __________.,gravity,
Kumbalangi is an __________ village in India.,eco-tourism,
The name Sundarbans is derived from the __________ trees in the area.,sundari,
"At Chandipur Beach, the sea water __________ by 2-5 km during ebb tide. ",retreats,
You should not make any false __________ against anyone. (accuse),accusations,
A detailed __________ of the documents shows a lot of errors. (scrutinise),scrutiny,
"In ""The Cherry Tree,"" Rakesh's father and mother lived in a small __________. ",village,
Grandfather told Rakesh that nothing is lucky if you put it __________.,away,
Rakesh gave the tiny tree a __________ of water.,sprinkling,
"Seeing Rakesh upset about the goat, Grandfather reassured him that cherry trees are __________. ",tough,
"Rakesh went home to his village to help his parents with planting, __________, and sowing. ",ploughing,
"When the newspaper didn't arrive for several days, it made Grandfather quite __________. ",grumpy,
Rakesh saw Grandfather __________ on a cane chair under the cherry tree.,reclining,
Rakesh was still lying beneath the tree when the evening __________ crept across the garden.,shadows,
He ran his hand along the __________ of the tree.,trunk,
The men praise Surya with __________ and flute.,cymbal,
The men praise Varuna with cymbal and __________.,pipe,
The women praise Prithvi with cymbal and __________.,drum,
"In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" the fields lay __________, and the earth hardened. ",untended,
The people at the weather office were at a __________ themselves about the lack of rain.,loss,
Velu was worried about how he would feed his __________ without a crop.,family,
The old woman told Velu that the earth has worked for thousands of __________.,years,
"When the rains come, the land will spring back into __________. ",activity,
Velu felt a tiny __________ on his shoulder.,drop,
Soon there would be lightning and __________.,thunder,
"In ""Feathered Friend,"" Sven was a __________ little fellow. ",wiry,
A space suit is not the most convenient of __________ in which to work.,garbs,
The narrator assumed the musical whistle had come over the station __________.,intercom,
"When breakfast was unusually quiet, there was one seat __________. ",vacant,
Jim's assistant reminded him that the __________ alarm circuit was not yet connected.,second,
"The poet of ""Magnifying Glass"" sees a __________ of shells in a scrap of chalk. ",myriad,
Bibha Chowdhuri rose against the __________ expectations of women.,societal,
Bibha's persistence earned her a place at the __________ Institute.,Bose,
The newspaper title reflected the __________ she inspired in a world still sceptical of her capabilities.,awe,
"Today, women in ISRO are not just participants but __________ in missions. ",leaders,
The struggles Chowdhuri faced are a __________ reminder of how far we've come.,stark,
They __________ (finish) the project by the end of this week.,will finish,
The weather forecast says it __________ (rain) later today.,is going to rain,
The car __________ stolen last night.,was,
A battalion of soldiers __________ at attention. (stand),stands,
The detective managed to __________ the criminal's plan.,foil,
I would like to bring to your __________ the poor condition of the road.,attention,
"The speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" can't think how Mrs. Jones gets the tiny plants in, unless she plants them with a __________. ",pin,
"The king in the play ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" was described as __________ in his bearing. ",regal,
"The boy from ""Somebody's Mother"" was proud that his own feet were firm and __________. ",strong,
Dr. Kurien wrote the letter in the year __________.,2005,
"After Nolan's death, police officers Lewis and Maloney just about took his house __________. ",apart,
The villagers streamed into Gopi's house to see the magic brush of __________.,dreams,
"Under ideal conditions, a root bridge is thought to be able to __________ for hundreds of years. ",persist,
Rakesh went to a corner of the garden where the earth was soft and __________.,yielding,
"Grandfather's __________ was rather weak, so Rakesh read the newspaper to him. ",eyesight,
The cherry tree had no __________ of dying after being cut.,intention,
"The poem ""Harvest Hymn"" praises Surya, the lord of the __________. ",harvest,
"The old woman's skin was wrinkled, but her eyes __________ when she smiled. ",sparkled,
The construction teams in space had one great __________ over those on Earth.,advantage,
A __________ of soldiers is a collective noun for a military group.,battalion,
A __________ of ships is a collective noun for a group of naval vessels.,fleet,
One of the players __________ injured during the match.,was,
A pair of shoes __________ missing from the rack.,is,
"A convoy of military vehicles __________ by, drawing cheers from the crowd.",passes,
He received the award in a __________ ceremony.,magnificent,
"In the poem ""Somebody's Mother"", the woman was bent with the __________ of the Winter's day. ",chill,
Rakesh lived with his grandfather in a little __________ outside the town.,cottage,
The old woman told Velu he had strength now and could work without a __________.,break,
Sven's team could step back and admire their __________ without being pulled down by gravity.,handiwork,
"The title of the biographical piece is ""Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of __________"". ",Light,
"If I __________ a tree, I would play with the wind.",were,
"Captain Vikram Batra is popularly remembered as the ""__________ of Kargil"". ",Shershah,
The lawyer was waiting for the __________ to be taken up in court.,case,
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"", the winds blow by and __________ away the pictures in the sand. ",sweeps,
The Sundarbans is also populated by the majestic Bengal __________.,tiger,
"After grandfather came indoors, Rakesh lay down on the __________ beneath the cherry tree. ",grass,
"The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" is not a __________, but admitted Sven's choice of pet was sensible. ",psychologist,
"The narrator of ""Feathered Friend"" was checking through his lists of technical __________. ",stores,
Sven didn't __________ to owning Claribel for several days.,confess,
The poet says a magnifying glass will make a scrap of chalk show a myriad __________.,shells,
Bibha Chowdhuri was celebrated for her brilliance and __________.,achievements,
The team from ABC Senior Secondary School won the penalty __________.,shootout,
"In a fast-paced world, people have become __________ to instant communication. ",addicted,
The king's court was adorned with rich __________ and tall pillars.,tapestries,
The queen's voice was __________ as she explained her quarrel with the king.,trembling,
The soldiers fought with tenacity and __________.,valour,
"The title ""The Case of the Fifth Word"" refers to a __________ the police needed to solve.",matter,
"The __________ of our valleys refers to the harvested crops in the ""Harvest Hymn"". ",wealth,
A group of words that begin with a preposition is called a __________ Phrase.,Prepositional,
A word made by removing the end part of a word is called __________ clipping.,back,
A poem that tells a story through verse belongs to the __________ poetry genre.,narrative,
"The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is located in __________, Ladakh. ",Hanle,
"Major Somnath Sharma received his early education at __________ College, Nainital. ",Sherwood,
"Nolan's will left everything he owned, including his nursery, to __________. ",Davenport,
The magical glow in Kerala's waters is caused by a high concentration of __________.,micro-planktons,
The cherry tree bent low with the weight of __________ in the winter.,snow,
"The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" says you need little __________ in space. ",sleep,
Bibha Chowdhuri's life was marked by an uphill __________ to be heard and seen in science.,battle,
A person who advises what to eat to keep healthy is a __________.,dietitian,
"When the question was revealed, a few students __________, realising it wasn't easy. ",gasped,
The word 'intercom' is a __________ word.,merged,
"Major Sharma's father, Major General Amar Nath Sharma, had served the nation with __________. ",distinction,
My pencil case is a __________ from my grandmother.,gift,
"In ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"", the Zamindar is a symbol of __________ and power.",greed,
The __________ Crater Lake ranks as the third largest in the world.,Lonar,
The soil in the Himalayan foothills where Rakesh lived was __________.,stony,
Velu felt a cool __________ on his back just before it started to rain.,breeze,
Sven's choice of a pet was very __________ because it weighed practically nothing.,sensible,
"The narrator of ""Feathered Friend"" concluded that without Claribel, they would soon have been slightly __________. ",dead,
"The poet of ""Magnifying Glass"" feels ____ about the ability of the glass to reveal hidden wonders. ",fascinated,
Bibha Chowdhuri's persistence eventually earned her a place at the __________ Institute.,Bose,
"The women in the ""Harvest Hymn"" refer to the Earth as the source of their __________ gladness. ",manifold,
The detective managed to foil the plan by finding the hidden __________.,evidence,
"In ""The Case of the Fifth Word"", the best detective alive was an eighth __________. ",grader,
"The men in the ""Harvest Hymn"" bring songs and __________ for tribute. ",garlands,
The __________ is a farm tool used for turning over the soil.,plough,
A person who plays drums is called a __________.,percussionist,
Leroy's friends said he was more user-__________ than a library and computer combined.,friendly,
The Valley of Flowers is home to rare wildlife like the grey __________.,langur,
The villagers streamed into Gopi's house to see the magic brush of __________.,dreams,
A __________ of fighter jets was sent to intercept the enemy planes.,squadron,
A narrative essay is written on a personal or an __________ experience.,imagined,
Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava played a __________ role in ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission.,pivotal,
"After the battle, the 4 KUMAON battalion was awarded the Battle __________, Srinagar. ",Honour,
"If you __________ to stay up late, you will feel tired tomorrow.",continue,
The villagers gathered to pay __________ to their cherished elder.,tribute,
"Dr. Kurien started his working life in __________, Gujarat. ",Anand,
"After the hold-up, no __________ of the stolen jewellery ever turned up. ",trace,
The king's epic poem was titled __________.,Amuktamalyada,
"The villagers in ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"" were merry and __________. ",kind,
The living root bridges symbolise the relationship between the __________ people and their region.,local,
Grandfather had forgotten about the __________ seed they had planted.,cherry,
Sven's diet was kept in check by the 150-pound __________.,bonus,
"Bibha Chowdhuri's life was a radiant example of tenacity, brilliance, and quiet __________. ",determination,
The king's court was adorned with intricately carved __________.,pillars,
The merchant in the play was running as if __________ by trouble.,pursued,
"Mrs. Brown, who had taught English, stated that 'Nom' was a shortening of __________. ",nominative,
"The storyteller in ""Feathered Friend"" heard a long and involved pattern of __________. ",melody,
"Mrs. Jones's plants were so __________ and small, they didn't mean anything at all. ",delicate,
Major Sharma's D Company was part of the 4th Battalion of the __________ Regiment.,Kumaon,
Dr. Kurien felt that choosing to lead one kind of life means putting aside the desire to pursue other __________.,options,
The clerk at the Diamond Mart refused to __________ against Nolan.,testify,
Gopi painted a __________ for a grandmother.,shawl,
The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest lying in the __________ of rivers like the Ganga.,delta,
Ferns __________ from the trunks of trees during the monsoon.,sprang,
"The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" felt he could do with some of that __________. ",oxygen,
Bibha Chowdhuri defied the odds and lit a __________ for others to follow.,path,
"To be quite honest, __________ to our nation's farmers was not the career I had envisioned for myself. ",service,
"It was a skilled and difficult job, for a space __________ is not the most convenient of garbs in which to work. ",suit,
"The women in ""Harvest Hymn"" call the Earth 'Queen of the __________'. ",gourd-flower,
"A __________ is a tool with a long, sharp, curved blade with a long handle. ",scythe,
"To tell Davenport where the jewellery was hidden, Nolan wrote a four-word __________. ",code,
"Rakesh kept the last seed in his mouth, rolling it round and round on his __________. ",tongue,
"On the page headed 17 May 2157, Margie wrote, ""Today Tommy found a real ______!""",book,
The pages of the old book were yellow and ______.,crinkly,
The words in the old book stood still instead of ______ the way they were supposed to on a screen.,moving,
The County Inspector was a round little man with a red face and a whole box of tools with dials and ______.,wires,
The Inspector told Mrs. Jones that the geography sector was ______ a little too quick.,geared,
Tommy's teacher was taken away for nearly a ______ because the history sector had blanked out completely.,month,
"Tommy added ______, pronouncing the word carefully, ""Centuries ago.""",loftily,
Margie's mother said a teacher has to be ______ to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teaches.,adjusted,
Tommy said the old teachers had a special ______ and all the kids went there.,building,
Margie's schoolroom was right next to her ______.,bedroom,
Margie's mother believed that little girls learned better if they learned at ______ hours.,regular,
Today’s arithmetic lesson was on the addition of proper ______.,fractions,
The part Margie hated most was the ______ where she had to put homework and test papers.,slot,
Margie had to write her homework in a ______ code.,punch,
Tommy found the book in the ______ of his house.,attic,
"Initially, Margie was ______ and said, ""School? What's there to write about school?""",scornful,
A ______ is a reality created by computer software.,virtual reality,
"He walked away whistling, the dusty old book tucked ______ beneath his arm.",nonchalantly,
Margie was thinking about the ______ the children must have had in the old school days.,fun,
"The story ""The Fun They Had"" was written by ______.",Isaac Asimov,
Margie was ______ years old.,eleven,
Tommy was ______ years old.,thirteen,
The story is set in the futuristic year of ______.,2157,
A book with moving text on a screen is called a ______.,telebook,
"Tommy called the old kind of school, where students were taught by a person, a ______ teacher.",regular,
Evelyn Glennie's loss of hearing had been ______.,gradual,
"By the time she was eleven, her marks had ______, and her headmistress suggested a specialist.",deteriorated,
Evelyn's hearing was severely ______ as a result of gradual nerve damage.,impaired,
Percussionist ______ spotted Evelyn's potential in music.,Ron Forbes,
Ron Forbes began by tuning two large ______ to different notes.,drums,
Evelyn discovered that she could sense certain notes in different parts of her ______.,body,
She auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music and scored one of the ______ marks in its history.,highest,
"Evelyn says, ""Men with bushy ______ give me trouble,"" because she lip-reads.",beards,
She speaks flawlessly with a Scottish ______.,lilt,
"On a wooden platform, she removes her ______ so that she can feel the vibrations through her feet.",shoes,
"In 1991, she was presented with the Royal Philharmonic Society's prestigious ______ of the Year Award.",Soloist,
Evelyn confesses that she is something of a ______ because she finds it difficult to stop working.,workaholic,
She is a shining ____ for deaf children.,inspiration,
Emperor Aurangzeb banned the playing of a musical instrument called ______ in the royal residence.,pungi,
A barber improved the ______ quality of the pungi.,tonal,
The instrument was named the '______' because it was first played in the Shah's chambers and by a nai.,shehnai,
The sound of the shehnai began to be considered ______.,auspicious,
The credit for bringing the shehnai onto the classical stage goes to Ustad ______.,Bismillah Khan,
"As a five-year old, Bismillah Khan played ______ near a pond in Dumraon.",gilli-danda,
The flowing waters of the River ______ inspired him to improvise and invent new raagas.,Ganga,
"With the opening of the All India Radio in ______ in 1938, Bismillah got his big break.",Lucknow,
"On 15 August 1947, Bismillah Khan became the first Indian to ______ the nation with his shehnai.",greet,
Film director ______ was so impressed by Bismillah that he named a film Gunj Uthi Shehnai.,Vijay Bhatt,
Bismillah Khan's ventures in film music were limited to ______.,two,
He refused to start a shehnai school in the U.S.A because he could not transport the river ______.,Ganga,
"Bismillah Khan’s life is a perfect example of the rich, ______ heritage of India.",cultural,
"In 2001, Ustad Bismillah Khan was awarded India's highest civilian award, the ______.",Bharat Ratna,
A group of musical instruments considered as a group is called an ______.,ensemble,
"Khansaab, as he is fondly called, is exceedingly fond of ______ and Dumraon.",Benaras,
Bismillah Khan's ______ ancestors were also great shehnai players.,paternal,
"To the little girl Kezia, her father was a figure to be feared and ______.",avoided,
Kezia felt a glad sense of ______ when she heard the noise of the carriage growing fainter.,relief,
Kezia's mother would ask her to come down and take off her father's ______.,boots,
Kezia stuttered only with her ______ because then she was trying hard to say the words properly.,Father,
Thinking about her father alone was like thinking about a ______.,giant,
Her grandmother suggested she should make him a ______ for his birthday.,pin-cushion,
She stuffed the pin-cushion with papers which contained her father's great speech for the ______.,Port Authority,
That night there was a ______ and cry in the house over the lost speech.,hue,
Her father came into the room with a ______ in his hands to punish her.,ruler,
"""What did God make ______ for?"" she sobbed to her grandmother.",fathers,
The ______ lived next door and had five children.,Macdonalds,
Mr. Macdonald was playing '______' with his children in the evening.,tag,
Kezia often had ______ about a butcher with a knife and a rope.,nightmares,
"After the nightmare, she woke shivering to see her ______ beside her bed holding a candle.",Father,
Her father carried her to the big bedroom and carefully ______ up the child in his bed.,tucked,
She ______ her head under his arm and held tightly to his shirt.,snuggled,
Kezia realised her father had to work every day and was too ______ to be a Mr Macdonald.,tired,
"At the end of the story, Kezia felt her father had a big ______.",heart,
"Kezia was left alone in the house with ______, the cook, when her mother and grandmother went to the hospital.",Alice,
"The story ""The Little Girl"" was written by ______.",Katherine Mansfield,
Kezia's father's routine on Sundays was to stretch out on the ______ and snore.,sofa,
A red colour flew into Kezia's ______ when she saw her father after the punishment.,cheeks,
The story is about a little girl whose feelings for her father change from fear to ______.,understanding,
Kezia's efforts to please her father resulted in ______ him very much.,displeasing,
The author describes Kezia's father's hands and neck as being very ______.,big,
Albert Einstein was born on 14 March 1879 in the German city of ______.,Ulm,
His mother thought Albert was a ______ because his head seemed much too large.,freak,
"His playmates called him ""Brother ______.""",Boring,
A headmaster once told his father that Einstein would never make a ______ at anything.,success,
Einstein began learning to play the ______ at the age of six.,violin,
Einstein hated the school's ______ and often clashed with his teachers in Munich.,regimentation,
"He continued his education in German-speaking ______, which was more liberal than Munich.",Switzerland,
"He felt a special interest in a fellow student, ______, whom he found to be a ""clever creature.""",Mileva Maric,
"Einstein saw Mileva as an ally against the ""______"" — people who did not like art, literature or music.",philistines,
"In 1902, he secured a job as a technical expert in the ______ office in Bern.",patent,
"He jokingly called his desk drawer at work the ""bureau of ______ physics.""",theoretical,
Einstein's Special Theory of ______ stated that time and distance are not absolute.,Relativity,
The world's most famous formula describing the relationship between mass and energy is ______.,E=mc²,
Einstein's private life was ______ while he was solving the most difficult problems in physics.,unravelling,
An eclipse of the sun in 1919 brought proof that his General Theory of Relativity was ______.,accurate,
Einstein received the Nobel Prize for Physics in ______.,1921,
"When the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, Einstein ______ to the United States.",emigrated,
The discovery of nuclear ______ in Berlin had American physicists in an uproar.,fission,
"Einstein wrote a letter to the American President, ______, warning him about the atomic bomb.",Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The Americans developed the atomic bomb in a ______ project of their own.,secret,
Einstein was deeply shaken by the extent of the destruction in ______ and Nagasaki.,Hiroshima,
"He wrote a public ______ to the United Nations, proposing the formation of a world government.",missive,
"When Einstein died in 1955, he was celebrated as a ______ and world citizen.",visionary,
"Einstein's mother was bothered by Mileva's ______, calling her ""a book like you.""",intelligence,
Einstein left the school in Munich for ______ because he felt stifled.,good,
The humorous story about a snake and a mirror was told by a ______.,homeopath,
The doctor's earnings were ______ as he had just set up his medical practice.,meagre,
"The doctor took out a medical book, the ______, to read.",Materia Medica,
"In those days, the doctor was a great admirer of ______ and believed in making himself look handsome.",beauty,
"He made an ""earth-shaking decision"" to shave daily and grow a thin ______.",moustache,
The doctor decided he would marry a woman doctor who had to be ______ for a valid reason.,fat,
Suddenly there came a dull ______ as if a rubber tube had fallen to the ground.,thud,
A fat snake ______ over the back of the chair and landed on his shoulder.,wriggled,
The snake coiled around his left arm above the ______.,elbow,
The doctor sat there like a stone image in the ______.,flesh,
"He forgot his danger and smiled ______ at himself, realizing he was a poor, foolish and stupid doctor.",feebly,
It seemed as if God ______ the doctor's self-deprecating smile.,appreciated,
The snake turned its head and looked into the ______.,mirror,
"The doctor was no mere image cut in ______, he was suddenly a man of flesh and blood.",granite,
"The next morning, the doctor found that some ______ had removed most of his things.",thief,
The thief had left behind the doctor's dirty ______ as a final insult.,vest,
The doctor concluded that it was a snake that was taken with its own ______.,beauty,
"The story is a translation from a well-known ______ writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.",Malayalam,
"The doctor's life companion was a thin, ______ person with the gift of a sprinter.",reedy,
The doctor's room had a regular traffic of ______ to and from the beam.,rats,
The narrator's room had a tiled roof with long supporting ______.,gables,
The snake's hood was spread out and its head was hardly three or four ______ from his face.,inches,
The pain in his arm was as if a thick ______ rod was powerfully crushing it.,leaden,
The doctor ran for all he was ______ after the snake left him.,worth,
"To enjoy its reflection at closer ______, the snake moved towards the mirror.",quarters,
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born into a middle-class ______ family.,Tamil,
He was born in the island town of ______ in the erstwhile Madras State.,Rameswaram,
"His father, Jainulabdeen, possessed great ______ wisdom and a true generosity of spirit.",innate,
"His mother, Ashiamma, fed far more ______ than all the members of their own family.",outsiders,
"Kalam's ancestral house was a fairly large pucca house, made of ______ and brick.",limestone,
His ______ father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries.,austere,
"The Second World War broke out in 1939, when Kalam was ___ years old.",eight,
A sudden demand for ______ seeds erupted in the market during the war.,tamarind,
A day's collection of seeds would fetch him the princely sum of one ______.,anna,
The first casualty of the war for Rameswaram was the suspension of the train ______ at the station.,halt,
His cousin ______ helped him earn his first wages by catching bundles of newspapers.,Samsuddin,
He inherited honesty and ______ from his father.,self-discipline,
He inherited faith in goodness and deep ______ from his mother.,kindness,
"His friend, Ramanadha Sastry, was the son of the high ______ of the Rameswaram temple.",priest,
A new teacher could not ______ a Hindu priest's son sitting with a Muslim boy.,stomach,
Lakshmana Sastry told the teacher not to spread the poison of social inequality and communal ______.,intolerance,
"Kalam's science teacher, ______, was an orthodox Brahmin but something of a rebel.",Sivasubramania Iyer,
The science teacher's wife was ______ at the idea of a Muslim boy dining in her ritually pure kitchen.,horrified,
The teacher wanted Kalam to be on ______ with the highly educated people of the big cities.,par,
"The teacher said, ""Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be ______.""",confronted,
"When India's freedom was ______, the whole country was filled with an unprecedented optimism.",imminent,
Kalam's father quoted ______ to his hesitant mother about children.,Khalil Gibran,
Kalam asked for permission to study at the district headquarters in ______.,Ramanathapuram,
"This extract is from Kalam's autobiography, ______.",Wings of Fire,
"During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, Kalam's family arranged ______ to carry idols.",boats,
Santosh Yadav is the only woman in the world who has scaled ______ twice.,Mt Everest,
She was born in the small village of Joniyawas in the Rewari District of ______.,Haryana,
The name ‘Santosh’ means ______.,contentment,
"Unlike other girls who wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred ______.",shorts,
"At sixteen, she decided to fight the system and pursue a proper ______.",education,
"From her room in Kasturba Hostel, she used to watch villagers going up the ______.",Aravalli Hills,
She enrolled in a course at Uttarkashi's Nehru Institute of ______.,Mountaineering,
She developed a remarkable resistance to cold and the ______.,altitude,
"At barely ______ years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt Everest for the first time.",twenty,
She became the ______ woman in the world to achieve the feat.,youngest,
"During the 1992 Everest mission, she tried to save a climber who lay dying at the ______.",South Col,
"She successfully saved another climber, Mohan Singh, by sharing her ______.",oxygen,
"The Indian government bestowed upon her one of the nation’s top honours, the ______.",Padmashri,
"A fervent ______, Santosh collected and brought down 500 kilograms of garbage from the Himalayas.",environmentalist,
"Maria Sharapova, a ______ girl, reached the summit of women's tennis when she was barely eighteen.",Russian,
The Siberian-born teenager took just four years as a ______ to reach the pinnacle.,professional,
The rapid ascent began with a level of ______ few children would be prepared to endure.,sacrifice,
"She was packed off to train in ______, United States, before she was ten.",Florida,
"Her mother, Yelena, had to stay back in Siberia because of ______ restrictions.",visa,
Maria Sharapova learned that tennis excellence would only come at a ______.,price,
"Instead of letting bullying depress her, she became more quietly determined and mentally ______.",tough,
Her mental toughness was key to her winning the women's singles crown at ______ in 2004.,Wimbledon,
"Though she speaks with an American accent, she proudly parades her ______ nationality.",Russian,
Maria's unwavering desire to succeed and readiness to ______ have lifted her to the top of the world.,sacrifice,
Maria says the dream that kept her going was to become ______ in the world.,number one,
Maria Sharapova loves reading the novels of ______.,Arthur Conan Doyle,
Maria reached the world number one position in women's tennis on 22 August ______.,2005,
Santosh had to write a letter of ______ to her father for enrolling at Uttarkashi without his permission.,apology,
Santosh's concern for others and desire to work together found her a special place in the hearts of fellow ______.,climbers,
"There is something ______ about Maria Sharapova, something at odds with her ready smile.",disarming,
"The writer, Vikram Seth, visits the two most sacred temples in Kathmandu for Hindus and ______.",Buddhists,
"At Pashupatinath temple, a sign proclaims ‘Entrance for the ______ only’.",Hindus,
"Outside the Pashupatinath temple, there is an atmosphere of 'febrile ______'.",confusion,
A party of saffron-clad ______ struggle for permission to enter the Pashupatinath temple.,Westerners,
A corpse is being cremated on the banks of the holy river ______.,Bagmati,
"There is a belief that when a small shrine on the river bank emerges fully, the evil period of the ______ will end.",Kaliyug,
"At the Baudhnath stupa, there is, in contrast, a sense of ______.",stillness,
The immense white ______ of the Baudhnath stupa is ringed by a road.,dome,
Many of the shops near the Baudhnath stupa are owned by ______ immigrants.,Tibetan,
"Kathmandu is described as vivid, ______, and religious, with small shrines to flower-adorned deities.",mercenary,
"The author was too exhausted and ______ to take a long, adventurous route back home.",homesick,
The author observes a ______ seller standing in a corner of the square near his hotel.,flute,
The seller has a pole from which fifty or sixty ______ protrude in all directions.,bansuris,
"The flute seller plays slowly and ______, without excessive display.",meditatively,
Flute music is described as the most universal and most ______ of sounds.,particular,
The motive force of a flute is living ______.,breath,
A fight breaks out between two ______ at the Pashupatinath temple.,monkeys,
"Vikram Seth describes this journey in his travelogue, ______.",Heaven Lake,
The author feels that to hear any flute is to be drawn into the _ of all mankind.,commonality,
"The flute seller makes a sale in a curiously ______ way, as if it were incidental to his enterprise.",offhanded,
A princess of the ______ royal house appears at Pashupatinath temple.,Nepalese,
The author buys a bar of ______ and a corn-on-the-cob roasted on a charcoal brazier.,marzipan,
The author buys a ticket from a ______ Airlines office for his flight home.,Nepal,
The deep flute of Hindustani classical music is known as the ______.,bansuri,
The Baudhnath stupa is described as a ______ of quietness in the busy streets around.,haven,
"The protagonist, Gerrard, lives alone in a lonely ______.",cottage,
"An intruder, who is a ______, enters Gerrard's cottage with a revolver.",criminal,
"The intruder tells Gerrard, ""This is your big surprise. I'm going to ______ you.""",kill,
The intruder's speciality is ______ robbery.,jewel,
The intruder says he is already wanted for ______ and cannot be hanged twice.,murder,
The intruder's main plan is to take on Gerrard's ______ to escape the police.,identity,
Gerrard tells the intruder that his Christian names are ______ Charles.,Vincent,
The intruder had seen Gerrard in a car at ______.,Aylesbury,
Gerrard explains his mysterious lifestyle by claiming that he himself is a ______.,crook,
"Gerrard says, ""The game's up as far as I'm ______.""",concerned,
"To prove his story, Gerrard shows the intruder a bag containing a ______ outfit.",disguise,
Gerrard suggests they escape through a door which he claims leads to the ______.,garage,
The 'door' Gerrard points to is actually the door of a ______.,cupboard,
Gerrard gives the intruder a ______ into the cupboard and locks him inside.,push,
"After trapping the intruder, Gerrard calls the ______ to come and arrest him.",Sergeant,
"Gerrard's profession is implied to be a ______, as he talks about props and his next play.",playwright,
"The intruder describes Gerrard's car as a ""dandy ______.""",bus,
"Gerrard remarks with ______, ""At last a sympathetic audience!""",irony,
"Gerrard tells the intruder, ""If you shoot, you'll ______ for sure. If not as yourself, then as Vincent Charles Gerrard.""",hang,
The play was written by ______.,Douglas James,
"The intruder thinks Gerrard is a bit queer, a kind of ______ man.",mystery,
Hearing about Gerrard was one of the intruder's luckiest ______.,breaks,
"Gerrard asks the intruder, ""Do you think I am a ______-school teacher?""",Sunday,
Gerrard's voice is described in the stage directions as ______.,cultured,
Gerrard uses his ______ and presence of mind to outsmart the criminal.,wit,
Margie's grandfather remembered a time when all stories were printed on ______.,paper,
It was awfully funny to read words that stood still instead of moving the way they were ______ to on a screen.,supposed,
Tommy considered real books a ______ because you throw them away after reading.,waste,
Margie’s mother had shaken her head ______ and sent for the County Inspector.,sorrowfully,
The Inspector smiled and ______ Margie's head after adjusting the mechanical teacher.,patted,
The history sector of Tommy's teacher had ______ out completely.,blanked,
Tommy looked at Margie with very ______ eyes when explaining that the old school was not their kind.,superior,
The mechanical teacher calculated the marks in no ______.,time,
"Margie’s mother called, “Margie! ______!” when it was time for her lessons. ",School,
"The mechanical teacher was flashing on the screen: ""When we add ______ 1/2 and 1/4..."" ",fractions,
An adverb is a word that describes a ______.,action,
"When an adjective ends in -y, the y changes to ______ when you add -ly to form an adverb. ",i,
"In ""The Road Not Taken,"" two roads diverged in a ______ wood. ",yellow,
The poem's narrator was sorry he could not travel ______ roads.,both,
One road bent in the ______.,undergrowth,
The narrator chose the road that was grassy and wanted ______.,wear,
The poet doubted if he should ever come ______.,back,
"The poet predicted he would be telling the story with a ______ somewhere ""ages and ages hence"". ",sigh,
"The poet took the road less ______ by, and that has made all the difference. ",travelled,
"The poet who wrote ""The Road Not Taken"" is ______. ",Robert Frost,
Evelyn was nervous yet excited as she felt the ______ of the approaching train.,vibrations,
The Royal Academy of Music was in ______.,London,
"Evelyn's mother, Isabel, first noticed something was wrong when Evelyn was waiting to play the ______. ",piano,
"For a while, Evelyn managed to ______ her growing deafness from friends and teachers. ",conceal,
She was inspired to play the ______ after seeing another girl play it.,xylophone,
"Ron Forbes repeated the exercise, and soon Evelyn discovered that she could ______ certain notes in different parts of her body. ",sense,
The rest of her success was sheer determination and hard ______.,work,
"At the end of her three-year course, Evelyn had captured most of the top ______. ",awards,
"Music pours in through every part of her body, and it ______ in the skin, her cheekbones and even in her hair. ",tingles,
Pungi became the ______ name for reeded noisemakers.,generic,
The barber chose a pipe with a natural ______ stem that was longer and broader than the pungi.,hollow,
"Bismillah would sit ______ for hours on end listening to his uncle, Ali Bux, play the shehnai. ",captivated,
"Ustad Faiyaz Khan said to Bismillah, ""Work hard and you shall ______ it."" ",make,
Bismillah Khan poured his heart out into Raag ______ from the Red Fort on Independence Day.,Kafi,
One of Bismillah Khan's compositions in the film was a nationwide ______.,chartbuster,
"In the poem ""Wind,"" the poet asks the wind to come ______. ",softly,
The poet complains that the wind tore the ______ of the books.,pages,
The poet says the wind is very clever at poking fun at ______.,weaklings,
The wind god ______ and crushes all the weak things.,winnows,
The poet suggests we should build strong ______ to befriend the wind.,homes,
The wind blows out ______ fires.,weak,
The wind makes strong fires roar and ______.,flourish,
"The poem ""Wind"" was translated from Tamil by ______. ",A.K. Ramanujan,
"Every morning, Kezia's father gave her a ______ kiss before going to work. ",casual,
He looked at her over his ______ in a way that was terrifying to the little girl.,spectacles,
"Kezia's father warned that if she stuttered like that, her mother would have to take her to the ______. ",doctor,
"On Sundays, her father would be sleeping soundly and ______. ",snoring,
"Kezia's father would say, ""Don't stare so, Kezia. You look like a little brown ______."" ",owl,
"For the pin-cushion, Kezia used a beautiful piece of yellow ______. ",silk,
"______, with a double cotton, the little girl stitched three sides of the cushion. ",Laboriously,
She wandered into her Mother's bedroom to look for ______.,scraps,
"When she was dragged down to her father, he was ______ to and fro with his hands behind his back. ",pacing,
"He used a ruler on her little, pink ______. ",palms,
"Hours later, her Grandmother wrapped her in a ______ and rocked her in the rocking-chair. ",shawl,
"Once, Kezia saw the Macdonald boys turn the ______ on their father. ",hose,
"In her nightmare, the butcher came nearer and nearer, smiling that dreadful ______. ",smile,
The dark did not matter to Kezia when she ______ close to him in his bed.,crept,
She realised her father's hardness was a ______ hardness.,nice,
"In ""Rain on the Roof,"" the humid shadows hover over all the starry ______. ",spheres,
The poet says it is a ______ to press the pillow of a cottage-chamber bed when it rains.,bliss,
Every tinkle on the ______ has an echo in the heart.,shingles,
A thousand dreamy ______ into busy being start.,fancies,
A thousand recollections weave their air-threads into ______.,woof,
"In his memory comes his ______, as she used to in years gone by. ",mother,
The poet feels her fond look on him as he lists to this ______.,refrain,
"The poet of ""Rain on the Roof"" is ______. ",Coates Kinney,
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"Looking at his newborn sister, Maja, Einstein is said to have asked: ""Fine, but where are her ______?"" ",wheels,
"Einstein became a gifted ______ violinist, meaning he played for personal enjoyment rather than as a profession. ",amateur,
Einstein scored good marks in almost every subject in high school in ______.,Munich,
He left the school because he felt ______ by the school's extreme discipline.,stifled,
"He decided to study at a university in ______, Switzerland. ",Zurich,
The dashing young Einstein had a ______ moustache.,walrus,
The University in Zurich was one of the few in Europe where women could get ______.,degrees,
"Einstein and Mileva put their affection into words, mixing science with ______. ",tenderness,
"In 1900, at the age of 21, Albert Einstein was a university graduate and ______. ",unemployed,
"Mileva, meanwhile, was losing her ______ ambition and becoming an unhappy housewife. ",intellectual,
"After years of constant fighting, the couple finally ______ in 1919. ",divorced,
Einstein married his cousin ______ in the same year.,Elsa,
Einstein had correctly calculated the extent to which starlight would be ______ by the sun's gravitational field.,deflected,
"The newspapers proclaimed his work as ""a scientific ______."" ",revolution,
The discovery of nuclear fission in Berlin had American physicists in an ______.,uproar,
Einstein warned that a single atomic bomb could destroy a whole ______ and its surrounding territory.,port,
Einstein agitated for an end to the arms ______ and campaigned for peace and democracy.,buildup,
"In ""The Lake Isle of Innisfree,"" the poet wants to build a small cabin of clay and ______ made. ",wattles,
He will have nine ______-rows and a hive for the honeybee.,bean,
He wants to live alone in the bee-loud ______.,glade,
He says peace comes dropping ______ from the veils of the morning.,slow,
"At Innisfree, midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple ______. ",glow,
The evenings at Innisfree are full of the ______ wings.,linnet's,
The poet hears the lake water lapping with low sounds by the ______.,shore,
"He hears the sound in his ""deep heart's ______."" ",core,
The doctor's tale was told when the group was discussing ______.,snakes,
The doctor had his meal at the ______ before returning to his room.,restaurant,
The house was not ______; it was a small rented room.,electrified,
He possessed one ______ black coat which he was wearing at the time.,solitary,
"He went out to the ______ for a little air, but the wind god seemed to have taken time off. ",veranda,
A small ______ lay beside the mirror on the table.,comb,
"The doctor felt he had to make his ______ felt as a handsome, unmarried doctor. ",presence,
"If he made a silly mistake, his fat wife should not be able to run after him and ______ him. ",catch,
The snake's landing on him and his turning were ______.,simultaneous,
He sat there holding his ______.,breath,
There were no ______ in the room in case the snake struck.,medicines,
The snake unwound itself from his arm and slowly slithered into his ______.,lap,
"The doctor's life companion, in reality, had the gift of a ______. ",sprinter,
"In ""A Legend of the Northland,"" the nights are so long in winter that people cannot ______ them through. ",sleep,
"The children in the Northland look like bear's ______ in their funny, furry clothes. ",cubs,
Saint Peter was faint with ______ as the day was almost done.,fasting,
He asked the little woman for a ______ cake from her store.,single,
She took a tiny scrap of ______ and rolled and rolled it flat.,dough,
Saint Peter grew angry because he was hungry and ______.,faint,
He said she was far too ______ to dwell in a human form.,selfish,
"He cursed her to become a bird and get scanty food by ______ all day in the hard, dry wood. ",boring,
Out of the top of the chimney flew a ______.,woodpecker,
"The bird had a ______ cap on her head, which was left the same. ",scarlet,
"The poem ""A Legend of the Northland"" is a ______, a song narrating a story in short stanzas. ",ballad,
Kalam's father had neither much formal education nor much ______.,wealth,
Kalam describes himself as a short boy with rather ______ looks.,undistinguished,
The ancestral house was on ______ Street in Rameswaram.,Mosque,
"Kalam would say his was a very ______ childhood, both materially and emotionally. ",secure,
His brother-in-law ______ would tell him stories about the War.,Jallaluddin,
Kalam would try to trace the war stories in the headlines of the newspaper ______.,Dinamani,
India was forced to join the ______ Forces during the Second World War.,Allied,
"Half a century later, Kalam could still feel the surge of ______ in earning his own money for the first time. ",pride,
Events from the Ramayana and the life of the ______ were the bedtime stories Kalam's mother would tell.,Prophet,
"When the new teacher asked him to move, his friend Ramanadha Sastry looked utterly ______. ",downcast,
The image of his friend weeping left a lasting ______ on Kalam.,impression,
Sivasubramania Iyer served Kalam with his own hands and sat ______ him to eat his meal.,beside,
"""Indians will build their own India,"" declared ______. ",Gandhiji,
"Kalam's father asked, ""Does the ______ not fly across the sun, alone and without a nest?"" ",seagull,
"""Your children are the sons and daughters of Life's ______ for itself."" ",longing,
"In ""No Men Are Foreign,"" beneath all uniforms, a ______ body breathes. ",single,
"The land our brothers walk upon is ______ like this, in which we all shall lie. ",earth,
"All people are fed by peaceful harvests, and starved by war's long ______. ",winter,
"Their hands are ours, and in their lines we read a ______ not different from our own. ",labour,
In every land is common ______ that all can recognise and understand.,life,
"When we are told to hate our brothers, it is ______ that we shall dispossess, betray, condemn. ",ourselves,
It is the human earth that we ______ when we take arms against each other.,defile,
Our hells of fire and dust outrage the ______ of air.,innocence,
"The poem ""No Men Are Foreign"" was written by ______. ",James Kirkup,
Santosh was born in a society where the birth of a son was regarded as a ______.,blessing,
The unborn child's ______ told the 'holy man' that they did not want a son.,grandmother,
"Santosh was the sixth child, a sister to five ______. ",brothers,
"Santosh was determined that if she chose a correct and a ______ path, others had to change, not her. ",rational,
Santosh's parents were ______ landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools.,affluent,
"In line with the prevailing ______ in the family, Santosh had to go to the local village school. ",custom,
A marriage at sixteen was the ______ thing on her mind.,last,
"In Jaipur, her room in Kasturba Hostel faced the ______ Hills. ",Aravalli,
Her climbing skills ______ rapidly after she joined the institute.,matured,
The ______ of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992 when she first scaled Everest.,culmination,
"She scaled Everest a second time, thus setting a ______ as the only woman to have done so. ",record,
"On top of the world, she unfurled the Indian ______ and held it aloft. ",tricolour,
She described the feeling at the summit as a truly ______ moment.,spiritual,
"Maria's father, Yuri, launched her on the path to success and ______. ",stardom,
The other tennis pupils would wake her up and order her to ______ up the room.,tidy,
"Maria said, ""When you come from nothing... it makes you very ______ and determined."" ",hungry,
Her journey from the frozen plains of ______ to the summit of women's tennis touched many hearts.,Siberia,
Maria's fondness for sophisticated evening gowns appears at ______ with her love of pancakes.,odds,
Maria Sharapova cannot be ______ or categorised due to her unique blend of interests and drive.,pigeon-holed,
"In ""On Killing a Tree,"" a simple ______ of the knife will not be enough to kill a tree. ",jab,
The tree has grown by slowly ______ the earth.,consuming,
"The tree absorbs years of sunlight, air, and ______. ",water,
"Out of its ______ hide, new leaves sprout. ",leprous,
The ______ bark will heal from hacking and chopping.,bleeding,
"Miniature boughs, if unchecked, will ______ again to their former size. ",expand,
The ______ of the tree needs to be pulled out from the anchoring earth.,root,
"The strength of the tree is exposed, revealing its source, which is white and ______. ",wet,
The final killing of the tree is done by scorching and ______ it in the sun and air.,choking,
"The final process involves browning, hardening, twisting, and ______. ",withering,
The author gets a ______ room in the centre of town.,cheap,
He visits the temples with Mr Shah's son and ______.,nephew,
"At Pashupatinath, devotees, tourists, cows, monkeys, pigeons and dogs ______ through the grounds. ",roam,
The policeman at Pashupatinath is not convinced that the Westerners are ______.,Hindus,
"One monkey jumps onto a ______, a sacred symbol, then runs screaming. ",shivalinga,
"From a balcony, a basket of old, ______ offerings is dropped into the river. ",wilted,
"At Baudhnath, you can buy Tibetan prints and silver ______ at the small shops. ",jewellery,
"The streets of Kathmandu are filled with fruit sellers, flute sellers, and hawkers of ______. ",postcards,
Stray cows ______ questioningly at motorcycles.,low,
The author was propelled by enthusiasm for travel per ______.,se,
"The flute seller's bansuris protrude in all directions, like the quills of a ______. ",porcupine,
The flutes are made of ______.,bamboo,
Each flute has its specific fingering and ______.,compass,
"A flute needs to pause and ______ before it can go on, just like a human voice. ",breathe,
The author had hardly noticed such ______ on previous occasions of returning home from abroad.,details,
"In ""A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal,"" the poet says the deep sleep sealed his ______. ",spirit,
"After this slumber, the poet had no human ______. ",fears,
His loved one seemed a thing that could not feel the touch of ______ years.,earthly,
"After death, she has no motion, no ______. ",force,
She neither hears nor ______.,sees,
She is rolled round in earth's ______ course.,diurnal,
She is now one with rocks and stones and ______.,trees,
The poem was written by ______.,William Wordsworth,
"The furniture in the cottage includes a small table, a chair or two, and a ______. ",divan,
The intruder is flashily dressed in an overcoat and a soft ______.,hat,
The intruder tells Gerrard to put his ______ up.,paws,
Gerrard calls the intruder's dramatic entry very ______.,melodramatic,
"Gerrard jokes that as a child, he was stolen by the ______. ",gypsies,
Gerrard says the intruder's voice is unfamiliar due to a question of ______.,inflection,
"Gerrard says, ""You seem to have taken a considerable amount of ______."" ",trouble,
"The intruder boasts, ""I'm the top of the ______ round here."" ",class,
The intruder says he can ______ at the cottage nicely for a little while.,retire,
The intruder's idea is to ______ the police by killing Gerrard and taking on his identity.,elude,
"Gerrard tells the intruder his bag is packed with a disguise outfit, false ______, and what not. ",moustaches,
Gerrard says he has a man ______ on the main road to watch for police.,posted,
"As the intruder leans forward to inspect the door, Gerrard knocks the ______ out of his hand. ",revolver,
Gerrard tells his friend on the phone that he cannot provide the ______ in time for rehearsal.,props,
Gerrard suggests his friend will probably find the Sergeant in the ______ Bar.,Public,
"Gerrard calls the intruder a ""wise ______"" when he insists on knowing about the car. ",guy,
Gerrard's lonely cottage is located in the wilds of ______.,Essex,
"The intruder has been on the run, which he describes as nothing but ______. ",dodge,
"Gerrard offers to help the intruder escape, but warns him it might be a ______. ",frame,
The play ends with Gerrard calmly arranging for the intruder's ______.,arrest,
Question,Answer,
"Lencho, the farmer, wrote a letter to God asking for a hundred ______.",pesos,
The only thing Lencho's field of ripe corn needed was a downpour or at least a ______.,shower,
"Lencho's house was the only one in the entire valley, situated on the crest of a low ______.",hill,
Lencho compared the large raindrops to ______ cent pieces.,ten,
"The hailstorm destroyed Lencho's fields, leaving them white, as if covered with ______.",salt,
"After the storm, Lencho felt that even a plague of ______ would have left more than the hail.",locusts,
"The postmaster, a fat and ______ fellow, decided to answer Lencho's letter.",amiable,
"The postmaster was able to collect only a little more than half the money, a total of ______ pesos.",seventy,
"In his second letter, Lencho called the post office employees a ""bunch of ______.""",crooks,
"The author of the story ""A Letter to God"" is ______.",G.L. Fuentes,
The inauguration ceremony for Nelson Mandela took place in the Union Buildings amphitheatre in ______.,Pretoria,
"The political system that separates people according to their race, which existed in South Africa, is called ______.",apartheid,
Nelson Mandela became the first black ______ of South Africa in 1994.,President,
"On the day of the inauguration, Mandela was accompanied by his daughter ______.",Zenani,
"Mandela mentions that every man has ""twin obligations"": to his family and to his ______.",country,
"In his speech, Mandela said, ""Never, never again will this beautiful land experience the ______ of one by another.""",oppression,
The two national anthems sung at the inauguration were 'Nkosi Sikelel –iAfrika' and '______'.,Die Stem,
Mandela learned the meaning of courage from his ______ in the struggle.,comrades,
"According to Mandela, the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who ______ that fear.",conquers,
"As a young man in Johannesburg, Mandela yearned for basic and ______ freedoms.",honourable,
"The story ""His First Flight"" is about a young ______ who is afraid to fly.",seagull,
The young seagull's parents and siblings had perfected him in the art of flight and how to ______ for fish.,dive,
The young seagull's mother tempted him with a piece of ______ to make him fly.,fish,
"When the young seagull finally dived, a ______ terror seized him and his heart stood still.",monstrous,
"After his first flight, the seagull's family landed on the green ______ ahead of him.",flooring,
"The narrator of ""Black Aeroplane"" was flying his old ______ aeroplane over France.",Dakota,
The pilot was flying from France back to ______.,England,
The pilot wanted to reach home in time for a good big English ______.,breakfast,
"When the pilot entered the storm clouds, his ______ and other instruments stopped working.",compass,
A mysterious black aeroplane guided the lost pilot to a safe landing on a(n) ______.,runway,
Anne Frank was a German-born ______ girl.,Jewish,
Anne Frank named her diary ______.,Kitty,
Anne decided to keep a diary because she felt she did not have a true ______.,friend,
Anne's family went into hiding in hidden rooms in her father Otto Frank's ______ building.,office,
"For her ______ birthday, Anne Frank received the diary.",thirteenth,
"Anne Frank's teacher, Mr. ______, was annoyed with her because she talked so much.",Keesing,
The subject of Anne's first essay as punishment was 'A ______'.,Chatterbox,
"For her third punishment essay, Anne wrote a beautiful ______ with the help of her friend Sanne.",poem,
The poem was about a mother duck and a father swan with three baby ______ who were bitten to death.,ducklings,
Anne argued that talking was a student's trait and that she inherited it from her ______.,mother,
The traditional Goan baker is known as a ______ in Goa.,pader,
"The author of ""A Baker from Goa"" mentions that the bakers had a peculiar dress known as the ______.",kabai,
"The baker would make his musical entry with the 'jhang, jhang' sound of his specially made ______ staff.",bamboo,
The children in Goa longed for the ______ which they chose carefully from the baker's basket.,bread-bangles,
"In ""A Baker from Goa,"" anyone who wears a half pant which reaches just below the knees is said to be dressed like a ______.",pader,
The monthly accounts of the baker were usually recorded on a ______ in pencil.,wall,
A person with a ______ physical appearance is easily compared to a baker.,jackfruit-like,
Marriage gifts in Goa are considered meaningless without the sweet bread known as the ______.,bol,
"Coorg, the smallest district of Karnataka, is famous for its rainforests, spices, and ______ plantations.",coffee,
The people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or ______ descent.,Arabic,
The Coorg Regiment is one of the most ______ in the Indian Army.,decorated,
"The first Chief of the Indian Army, General ______, was a Coorgi.",Cariappa,
"The Kodavus wear a long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt known as ______.",kuppia,
The river ______ obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg.,Kaveri,
The climb to the ______ hills brings you into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg.,Brahmagiri,
"In ""Tea from Assam,"" Pranjol's father is the manager of a tea garden in Upper ______.",Assam,
Rajvir was an ardent fan of ______ stories.,detective,
"According to an Indian legend, ten tea plants grew out of the ______ of a Buddhist ascetic named Bodhidharma.",eyelids,
The words 'chai' and 'chini' are from the ______ language.,Chinese,
Pranjol's father's tea garden was named ______ Tea Estate.,Dhekiabari,
Rajvir mentioned that the second-flush or sprouting period of tea lasts from May to ______.,July,
"Gavin Maxwell, the author of ""Mijbil the Otter,"" lived in a cottage in ______, Scotland.",Camusfearna,
Maxwell thought of keeping an otter instead of a ______ after his pet died.,dog,
Maxwell's friend suggested he get an otter from the ______ marshes in Iraq.,Tigris,
"The otter, which Maxwell named Mijbil, was of a race previously unknown to science and was christened Lutrogale perspicillata ______.",maxwelli,
"In the beginning, Mijbil the otter was aloof and ______.",indifferent,
Mijbil's favourite toys for his pastime of juggling were ______.,marbles,
Maxwell had to book a flight to ______ because the British airline to London would not fly animals.,Paris,
The air hostess in the plane suggested that Maxwell could have his pet on his ______.,knee,
"In London, Mijbil invented a game with a ______ ball and a damaged suitcase.",ping-pong,
"Londoners made various guesses about Mijbil, with one labourer asking if it was a ______.",brontosaur,
Valli's full name was ______.,Valliammai,
Valli's favourite pastime was standing in the front ______ of her house.,doorway,
The most fascinating thing for Valli was the ______ that travelled between her village and the nearest town.,bus,
Valli's strongest desire was to ______ on the bus.,ride,
The bus fare from Valli's village to the town was ______ paise one way.,thirty,
The journey to the town took ______ minutes.,forty-five,
"The conductor of the bus was a ______ sort, fond of joking.",jolly,
The conductor jokingly called Valli '______'.,madam,
Valli found the elderly woman who sat beside her absolutely ______.,repulsive,
Valli thriftily saved a total of ______ paise for her bus journey.,sixty,
"On her journey, Valli saw a young ______ running very fast in the middle of the road.",cow,
"On her return journey, Valli saw the same cow lying ______ by the roadside.",dead,
"The story ""Madam Rides the Bus"" was originally written in ______.",Tamil,
The sermon at Benares was delivered by Gautama ______.,Buddha,
"Before enlightenment, Buddha was a prince named ______ Gautama.",Siddhartha,
"Buddha preached his first sermon in the city of ______, which is on the River Ganges.",Benares,
Kisa Gotami was grieving the death of her only ______.,son,
The Buddha asked Kisa Gotami to bring him a handful of ______ seed.,mustard,
The condition for the mustard seed was that it must be taken from a house where no one has ______.,died,
Kisa Gotami realized that ______ is common to all.,death,
"The Buddha compared the life of mortals to ______ vessels made by a potter, which eventually break.",earthen,
"According to the Buddha, he who seeks peace should draw out the arrow of ______.",lamentation,
The Buddha renamed the peepal tree under which he got enlightenment as the ______ Tree.,Bodhi,
"The play ""The Proposal"" is a one-act play written by ______ Chekhov.",Anton,
"Ivan Lomov comes to his neighbour Chubukov's house to propose to his daughter, ______.",Natalya,
Lomov is a wealthy landowner who is ______ years old.,thirty-five,
Lomov and Natalya first get into a heated argument over the ownership of ______.,Oxen Meadows,
"According to Lomov, his aunt's grandmother gave the free use of the Meadows to the ______ of Natalya's father's grandfather.",peasants,
"After the argument over land, Lomov and Natalya quarrel over whose ______ is better.",dog,
Lomov's dog is named ______ and Natalya's dog is named Squeezer.,Guess,
"Natalya claims that Squeezer is a hundred times better than Lomov's ""silly ______"".",Guess,
"Lomov suffers from ______, which makes him excitable and easily upset.",palpitations,
The play is a ______ that satirizes the tendency of wealthy families to seek marriages for economic gain.,farce,
The poet Robert Frost in 'Dust of Snow' was in a sorrowful mood until a ______ shook snow on him.,crow,
The crow in 'Dust of Snow' was sitting on a ______ tree.,hemlock,
"In the poem 'Fire and Ice', 'fire' is a symbol for ______.",desire,
"In 'Fire and Ice', 'ice' is a symbol for ______.",hatred,
The rhyme scheme of the poem 'Fire and Ice' helps in bringing out the ______ ideas in the poem.,contrasting,
"In the poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo', the tiger walks the few steps of his cage on pads of velvet ______.",quiet,
"The tiger in the zoo should have been lurking in shadow, sliding through long ______.",grass,
"The tiger is locked in a ______ cell, with his strength behind bars.",concrete,
The tiger in the zoo ignores the ______.,visitors,
The poet of 'A Tiger in the Zoo' is Leslie ______.,Norris,
"In 'How to Tell Wild Animals', the ______ Tiger can be identified if he eats you.",Bengal,
A beast whose hide is peppered with spots is the ______.,Leopard,
The animal that greets you with a hug is the ______.,Bear,
The poet differentiates between a Crocodile and a Hyena by their reactions; Hyenas come with merry ______.,smiles,
"A ______ is small, like a lizard, and has no ears or wings.",Chameleon,
"In 'The Ball Poem', the boy's ball goes into the ______.",water,
The poet in 'The Ball Poem' states that money is ______.,external,
The boy in 'The Ball Poem' is learning the ______ of loss.,epistemology,
The poet doesn't offer the boy money for a new ball because it would be ______.,worthless,
The poet of 'The Ball Poem' is John ______.,Berryman,
"In the poem 'Amanda!', Amanda is asked not to bite her ______.",nails,
"Amanda imagines herself as a ______ drifting blissfully in a languid, emerald sea.",mermaid,
"Amanda also imagines being an orphan, roaming the street and making patterns in soft dust with her hushed, bare ______.",feet,
Amanda wants to be ______ so she can live in a tranquil tower and never let down her bright hair.,Rapunzel,
The speaker feels that Amanda is always so ______ and is sulking.,moody,
"In 'The Trees', the trees are moving out from the ______ into the forest.",house,
The roots of the trees work all night to ______ themselves from the cracks in the veranda floor.,disengage,
The poet compares the long-cramped boughs to newly discharged ______.,patients,
"At the end of the poem 'The Trees', the moon is broken like a ______.",mirror,
The poet of 'The Trees' is Adrienne ______.,Rich,
The fog in the poem 'Fog' comes on little ______ feet.,cat,
The fog sits looking over the harbour and city on silent ______.,haunches,
The poem 'Fog' is written by Carl ______.,Sandburg,
The Tale of Custard the Dragon' is a humorous poem written in the style of a ______.,ballad,
"Belinda lived in a little white house with a kitten, a mouse, a dog, and a ______.",dragon,
The little yellow dog was as sharp as ______.,Mustard,
The dragon was a coward and was called ______.,Custard,
The pirate who climbed into the house had a pistol in each hand and a bright ______ held in his teeth.,cutlass,
"When the pirate appeared, Custard jumped up, snorting like an ______.",engine,
"Custard ______ the pirate, every bit.",gobbled,
The poet of 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' is Ogden ______.,Nash,
"In 'For Anne Gregory', the young man is in despair because of the great honey-coloured ______ at Anne's ear.",ramparts,
The young man loves Anne for her yellow ______ alone.,hair,
"Anne says she can change her hair colour to brown, black, or ______.",carrot,
An old religious man declared that only ______ could love Anne for herself alone.,God,
The poet of 'For Anne Gregory' is William Butler ______.,Yeats,
Lencho predicted the coming of rain by looking at the sky towards the ______.,north-east,
"The postmaster was a man with unwavering ______, which impressed the postmaster.",faith,
"After counting the money, Lencho became ______ because he received less than he asked for.",angry,
"Mandela took his oath as President on ______ 10, 1994.",May,
The display of South African jets was a demonstration of the military's loyalty to ______.,democracy,
The young seagull failed to muster up ______ to make his first flight.,courage,
The pilot of the Dakota took the risk because he wanted to get ______.,home,
Anne Frank's family was betrayed after ______ years in hiding.,two,
"Mr. Keesing, the teacher, was an old-fashioned person, whom Anne referred to as an old ______.",fogey,
A baker's furnace in a Goan village is considered absolutely ______.,essential,
Coorg is situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of ______.,Mangalore,
The most laidback individuals in Coorg become converts to the life of high-energy ______.,adventure,
"Tea was first drunk in ______, as far back as 2700 B.C.",China,
"Mijbil, the otter, would spend hours shuffling a ______ ball around the room.",rubber,
The British airline insisted that Mij should be packed into a box not more than ______ inches square.,eighteen,
"During her first bus journey, Valli managed to save money by resisting the temptation to ride the ______.",merry-go-round,
Valli's mother would usually ______ from about one to four in the afternoon.,nap,
The Buddha wandered for ______ years in search of enlightenment.,seven,
Kisa Gotami became weary and ______ after going from house to house.,hopeless,
The life of ______ in this world is troubled and brief and combined with pain.,mortals,
The name of Chubukov's daughter is Natalya ______.,Stepanovna,
Chubukov suspects that Lomov has initially come to ______ money.,borrow,
Natalya claims that their dog Squeezer is ______ because his lower jaw is shorter than the upper.,overshot,
"After Lomov faints, Chubukov frantically tries to get him and Natalya ______.",married,
"In 'Dust of Snow', the poet's mood changed from regretful to ______.",happy,
The poet in 'Fire and Ice' holds with those who favor ______.,fire,
The tiger in the zoo stares at the brilliant ______ with his brilliant eyes.,stars,
"According to 'How to Tell Wild Animals', you'll know it is the ______ if he only ""lep and lep again.""",Leopard,
The 'epistemology of loss' in 'The Ball Poem' refers to understanding the ______ of loss.,nature,
Amanda is asked to stop ______ and sit up straight.,slouching,
"In 'The Trees', the forest was ______ all these days without the trees.",empty,
"The poem 'Fog' does not have an obvious rhythm or rhyme, which is called ______ verse.",free,
Belinda's little black kitten was named ______.,Ink,
The pirate had a ______ leg.,wood,
"In 'For Anne Gregory', the young woman wants to be loved for herself ______.",alone,
"After the hailstorm, not a single ______ remained on the trees.",leaf,
Nelson Mandela spent ______ years in prison fighting against apartheid.,thirty,
The young seagull pretended to be falling ______ to get his family's attention.,asleep,
Anne Frank wrote her diary in the ______ language.,Dutch,
The people of Coorg are the only people in India permitted to carry ______ without a licence.,firearms,
"The name of the author of ""Madam Rides the Bus"" is ______.",Vallikkannan,
The Buddha's sermon teaches that sorrow and grief cannot bring back the ______.,dead,
Lomov claims his dog Guess ran neck-and-neck with the ______ dog during a hunt.,Count's,
Mandela's autobiography is titled 'Long Walk to ______'.,Freedom,
The young seagull's older brother caught his first ______ and devoured it.,herring,
Anne Frank and her sister Margot died of ______ in the concentration camp.,typhus,
The elders in Goa are often heard reminiscing ______ about the good old Portuguese days.,nostalgically,
Maxwell was rushed through the airport by ______ officials.,infuriated,
Valli was overcome with ______ when all the passengers laughed with the conductor.,shyness,
The wise do not ______ knowing the terms of the world.,grieve,
Natalya accuses Lomov of behaving as if they were ______.,gypsies,
The postmaster was impressed by Lencho's ______ in God.,faith,
"As a boy, Mandela's freedom was an ______.",illusion,
"The narrator of ""Black Aeroplane"" was about 150 kilometres from ______ when he saw the storm clouds.",Paris,
Anne Frank felt that ______ has more patience than people.,paper,
The bakers in Goa collected their bills at the end of the ______.,month,
Otters belong to a group of animals called ______.,Mustellines,
Valli used her mother's nap time for her '______'.,excursions,
"Chubukov is a ______ in the play ""The Proposal"".",landowner,
The postmaster sent money to Lencho to not shake the writer's ______ in God.,faith,
"According to Mandela, oppression creates heights of ______.",character,
The seagull's mother's wings made a loud ______ as she swooped past him.,noise,
"Anne Frank's sister, ______, was sixteen years old.",Margot,
"The baker in Goa would greet the lady of the house with ""______"".",Good morning,
Maxwell's otter was brought to him in a ______.,sack,
"The bus in ""Madam Rides the Bus"" had its outside painted a gleaming ______ color.",white,
The Buddha said that the world is afflicted with death and ______.,decay,
Lomov is very ______ and suffers from palpitations.,suspicious,
The hailstones truly resembled new silver ______.,coins,
"On the podium, Mr de Klerk was first sworn in as second ______ president.",deputy,
The pilot of the old Dakota couldn't contact Paris ______ during the storm.,Control,
A ______ gathering of different colours and nations had come for Mandela's inauguration.,rainbow,
The family of the baker in Goa never ______.,starved,
Mijbil the otter went wild with joy in the ______ of the bathroom.,water,
Valli's aunt from ______ Street was a real chatterbox.,South,
Lomov and Chubukov's families were seeking a marriage for ______ reasons.,economic,
The postmaster himself gave a part of his ______ to help Lencho.,salary,
Mandela pledged to liberate all his people from the continuing bondage of ______.,poverty,
The young seagull felt certain that his ______ would never support him.,wings,
Anne Frank refers to her classmates as ______ when she thinks a quarter of them should be kept back.,dummies,
"The baker's family had a plump physique, which was an open ______ to their prosperity.",testimony,
Maxwell describes his life with the otter as a ______ to otters.,thraldom,
Valli's deepest desire created an overwhelming ______ inside her.,desire,
Natalya gets into ______ when she learns Lomov came to propose and was sent away.,hysterics,
Lencho's only hope was help from ______.,God,
The inauguration ceremony took place in a lovely ______ amphitheatre.,sandstone,
The pilot of the black aeroplane waved at the narrator to ______ him.,follow,
The baker's bamboo staff heralded his ______ in the morning.,arrival,
Maxwell had a box made for Mij that was not more than ______ inches square.,eighteen,
Valli resolutely stifled a strong desire to ride the ______.,merry-go-round,
Chubukov tells Lomov that Natalya is like a ______ cat.,lovesick,
"Lencho was an ox of a man, meaning he worked hard like an ______ in the fields.",animal,
The policy of ______ created a deep and lasting wound in Mandela's country.,apartheid,
The young seagull's father was ______ the feathers on his white back.,preening,
Anne Frank thought it was strange for a ______-year-old schoolgirl to write a diary.,thirteen,
"The author of ""Coorg"" describes it as a piece of ______ drifted from the kingdom of god.",heaven,
"When the otter emerged from the sack, it resembled a very small, medievally-conceived ______.",dragon,
The sight of the dead cow dampened Valli's ______.,enthusiasm,
Lomov inherited his land from his late aunt and her ______.,husband,
The postman had never in his career known the address 'To ______'.,God,
The highest generals of the South African defence force ______ Mandela and pledged their loyalty.,saluted,
The pilot of the Dakota saw two long straight lines of ______ which was the runway.,lights,
Anne Frank felt her diary would be her ______ friend.,long-awaited,
The martial traditions and religious rites of the Kodavus are distinct from the Hindu ______.,mainstream,
"The air hostess was the very ______ of her kind, according to Maxwell.",queen,
Valli's journey was also her induction into the mystery of life and ______.,death,
Natalya thinks it's ______ for Lomov to claim Oxen Meadows are his.,impudent,
"When Lencho received the money, he became ______.",angry,
The structure of racial domination was erected by the ______-skinned peoples of South Africa.,white,
"The seagull was ______ by hunger, which ultimately made him dive for the fish.",maddened,
Mr. Keesing was trying to play a ______ on Anne with the ridiculous essay subjects.,joke,
"For festivals like ______, cakes and bolinhas are a must in Goa.",Christmas,
"When Mijbil was out of the box on the plane, a woman screamed, ""A ______! A ______!""",rat,
Valli did not want to go to the stall for a drink because she did not have enough ______.,money,
"The final agreement for marriage in ""The Proposal"" is sealed with a ______.",kiss,
Lencho asked God not to send the rest of the money through the ______ because the employees were crooks.,mail,
Mandela describes his country's greatest wealth as its ______.,people,
The woman in the control centre told the pilot that his was the only plane she could see on the ______.,radar,
Anne's grandmother died in January ______.,1942,
"The ______ have always had the most friendly regard for the Chubukovs, according to Lomov.",Lomovs,
The pilot of the Dakota had enough fuel to fly for only five or ten minutes more before seeing the ______.,runway,
Valli was ______ years old.,eight,
"When Lomov falls, Chubukov thinks of putting a ______ into his own brain.",bullet,
The postmaster decided to answer the letter in order not to shake the writer's ______ in God.,faith,
"According to Mandela, the oppressor and the oppressed alike are robbed of their ______.",humanity,
The sight of the ______ maddened the young seagull.,food,
Anne's family had to emigrate to ______ in 1933.,Holland,
Coorg is famous for its ______ men and beautiful women.,martial,
"In London, Mijbil would gallop the full length of a low wall in front of a primary ______.",school,
"The bus conductor was a jolly sort, fond of ______.",joking,
"At the end of ""The Proposal,"" the ______ continues even after the engagement.",quarrelling,
Question,Answer,
Lencho's field was dotted with flowers that always promised a good ______.,harvest,
"The woman preparing supper in Lencho's house replied, ""Yes, God ______"".",willing,
"The boys, exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to collect the frozen ______.",pearls,
"Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an ______ in the fields.",animal,
"The postmaster tapped the letter on his desk and commented, ""What ______!"".",faith,
The postmaster was a man of ______ who has performed a good deed.,contentment,
The letter from God contained only a single word as a signature: ______.,God,
"When Lencho finished writing his second letter, he affixed the stamp with a blow of his ______.",fist,
Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) party won 252 of the ______ seats.,400,
The inauguration ceremony took place in the lovely ______ amphitheatre.,sandstone,
Thabo Mbeki was sworn in as the ______ deputy president.,first,
"In his speech, Mandela mentioned that out of an extraordinary human disaster must be born a society of which all humanity will be ______.",proud,
Mandela was pained that he was not able to ______ the African patriots who had gone before him.,thank,
"The decades of oppression produced men of extraordinary courage, wisdom, and ______.",generosity,
"According to Mandela, a man who takes away another's freedom is a prisoner of ______.",hatred,
"In South Africa, a man of colour who tried to fulfill his duty was ______ ripped from his family.",inevitably,
"As a student, Mandela wanted the ______ freedoms of being able to stay out at night.",transitory,
The young seagull was alone on his ______.,ledge,
The seagull’s two brothers and his sister had already flown away the day ______.,before,
The great expanse of ______ stretched down beneath the ledge.,sea,
The seagull’s father and mother threatened to let him ______ on his ledge.,starve,
The seagull's older brother had caught his first ______ and devoured it.,herring,
"The seagull pretended to be falling asleep, but his family took no ______ of him.",notice,
The sight of the food ______ the young seagull.,maddened,
"Maddened by hunger, the young seagull ______ at the fish.",dived,
"The narrator of ""Black Aeroplane"" looked at his watch and saw the time was ______ in the morning.",one thirty,
The voice from Paris Control told the pilot he ought to turn ______ degrees west.,twelve,
The storm clouds looked like black ______ standing in front of the pilot.,mountains,
"When the compass failed, it was turning round and round and ______.",round,
The other pilot in the black aeroplane lifted one hand and ______.,waved,
The narrator followed the strange aeroplane like an ______ child.,obedient,
The woman in the control centre looked at the narrator very ______.,strangely,
"Anne Frank was born in ______, Germany in 1929.",Frankfurt,
Anne's family was trapped when the Nazi occupation extended into the ______.,Netherlands,
Anne died of ______ in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.,typhus,
"Anne Frank's father, ______, was the only survivor of the group.",Otto,
Anne's diary was originally published in English under the name The Diary of a Young ______.,Girl,
The diary provides an intimate examination of daily life under Nazi ______.,occupation,
Anne felt that paper has more ______ than people.,patience,
Anne and her sister Margot were sent to ______ to stay with their grandmother.,Aachen,
Anne started right away at the ______ nursery school.,Montessori,
"Anne's teacher in the sixth form was Mrs ______, the headmistress.",Kuperus,
The entire class was quaking in its ______ about the forthcoming results meeting.,boots,
Anne was not sure about her results in the subject of ______.,maths,
"Mr. Keesing was an old-fashioned person, whom Anne referred to as an old ______.",fogey,
The title of Anne's second punishment essay was 'An ______ Chatterbox'.,Incorrigible,
"In the poem Anne wrote, the baby ducklings were bitten to death because they ______ too much.",quacked,
"The author of ""A Baker from Goa"" is Lucio ______.",Rodrigues,
The fire in the age-old ______ of the bakers has not yet been extinguished.,furnaces,
The jingling thud of the baker's bamboo woke the children from ______.,sleep,
The children would climb a bench or the ______ to peep into the baker's basket.,parapet,
The author recalls the typical ______ of the loaves of bread.,fragrance,
The children didn't care to brush their teeth with a ______-leaf.,mango,
"For a daughter's engagement, the lady of the house must prepare ______.",sandwiches,
"Coorg is a ______ country, famous for its rainforests and spices.",coffee,
The season of joy in Coorg commences from ______ and continues till March.,September,
"In Coorg, coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under tree ______.",canopies,
"The theory of Arab origin for the Kodavus draws support from the long, black ______ they wear.",coat,
"In Coorg, squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten ______ into the clear water.",fruit,
"In Coorg, numerous walking ______ are a favourite with trekkers.",trails,
The Buddhist monks in Coorg are from India's largest ______ settlement at Bylakuppe.,Tibetan,
"The author of ""Tea from Assam"" is Arup Kumar ______.",Datta,
Pranjol's classmate at school in Delhi was ______.,Rajvir,
Rajvir had never seen so much ______ before his visit to Assam.,greenery,
"Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills, a ______ of tea bushes stretched as far as the eye could see.",sea,
"Amidst the orderly rows of bushes, busily moved ______ figures.",doll-like,
"According to one legend, tea was discovered by a ______ emperor.",Chinese,
Tea came to Europe only in the ______ century.,sixteenth,
The boys collected their luggage at ______ junction.,Mariani,
Groups of tea-pluckers wore plastic ______ and had bamboo baskets on their backs.,aprons,
Gavin Maxwell travelled to Southern ______ in the New Year of 1956.,Iraq,
"Maxwell’s cottage, Camusfearna, was ringed by ______.",water,
"The otter resembled a very small, medievally-conceived ______.",dragon,
The otter’s fur was like that of a chocolate-brown ______.,mole,
"For the first twenty-four hours, Mijbil was neither hostile nor ______.",friendly,
Maxwell made a ______ for Mijbil and took him on a lead to the bathroom.,body-belt,
Mijbil spent hours shuffling a rubber ball round the room like a four-footed ______ player.,soccer,
"When Maxwell returned from his meal, he saw an appalling ______.",spectacle,
The driver tore through the streets of Basra like a ______ bullet.,ricochetting,
The air hostess had a most charming ______.,smile,
"In London, Maxwell exercised Mijbil on a lead, precisely as if he had been a ______.",dog,
"Mijbil had ______ habits, like the rituals of children.",compulsive,
Otters belong to a comparatively small group of animals called ______.,Mustellines,
Valli was a very ______ girl.,curious,
"The sight of the bus, filled each time with a new set of ______, was a source of unending joy for Valli.",passengers,
The town was ______ miles from Valli's village.,six,
Valli calculated that she could be back home by about ______.,two forty-five,
The bus slowed down to a ______ when Valli shouted for it to stop.,crawl,
"It was the ______ time of day, and there were only six or seven passengers on the bus.",slack,
The seats of the bus were soft and ______.,luxurious,
Valli’s view was cut off by a ______ blind that covered the lower part of her window.,canvas,
An elderly man told Valli she shouldn't ______ like that.,stand,
Valli haughtily replied that she had paid her ______ paise like everyone else.,thirty,
Valli found the elderly woman's big holes in her ear lobes and ugly earrings ______.,repulsive,
"Valli saved money by resisting every temptation to buy peppermints, toys, and ______.",balloons,
"The bus rolled on, sometimes rushing through a tiny ______ or past an odd wayside shop.",hamlet,
Valli did not get off the bus at the bus station because she was too ______ to explore the town by herself.,afraid,
"When Valli returned home, her mother was talking to one of Valli's ______.",aunts,
"Before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama was shielded from the ______ of the world.",sufferings,
"The four sights that moved Siddhartha were a sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a ______.",monk,
The Buddha taught and shared his new ______ after attaining enlightenment.,understandings,
"Kisa Gotami repaired to the Buddha and cried, ""Lord and Master, give me the ______ that will cure my boy.""",medicine,
"The people told Kisa Gotami, ""Alas! the living are few, but the ______ are many.""",dead,
"Kisa Gotami considered the fate of men, that their lives flicker up and are ______ again.",extinguished,
Kisa Gotami realized how ______ she was in her grief.,selfish,
After reaching old age there is ______.,death,
"Both young and adult, fools and wise, all fall into the power of ______.",death,
"A father cannot save his son, nor ______ their relations from death.",kinsmen,
Not from weeping nor from ______ will anyone obtain peace of mind.,grieving,
"He who has overcome all sorrow will become free from sorrow, and be ______.",blessed,
"True/False:- Rama Natha inherited his land from his wife, Madhumati.",FALSE,
True/False:- The magic potion Rama Natha sought was believed to turn any object into silver.,FALSE,
True/False:- Madhumati was happy with her husband spending money to find the magic potion.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sage Mahipati immediately told Rama Natha that the magic potion did not exist.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To make the potion, Rama Natha had to collect rainwater in a bottle.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sage specified that Rama Natha needed exactly one litre of dew.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rama Natha was allowed to hire workers to look after his banana plantation.,FALSE,
True/False:- It took Rama Natha six years to collect the required amount of dew.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When Rama Natha sprinkled the potion on a copper vessel, it immediately turned to gold.",FALSE,
True/False:- The gold coins Madhumati showed were created by the sage's magic chant.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sage played a trick on Rama Natha to teach him the value of hard work.,TRUE,
"True/False:- After learning the truth, Rama Natha sold his plantation and gave up farming.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the poem, the raven was holding a piece of cheese in its beak.",FALSE,
True/False:- The fox's name in the poem is Reynard.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fox genuinely admired the raven's singing voice from the beginning.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The fox told the raven that if he could sing, the other birds would make him their king.",TRUE,
True/False:- The raven refused to sing because he was shy.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The moral of ""The Raven and the Fox"" is that one should always be proud.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" the couple knew a thief was trying to get in because they saw him through the window.",FALSE,
True/False:- The village policeman in the comic was called the 'Kotwal'.,TRUE,
True/False:- The couple decided to shout for help immediately.,FALSE,
True/False:- The thief thought the couple was talking about where they had hidden their money.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The couple's plan was to call out the name ""Rama"" softly if he was in the house, and louder if he was in the yard or street.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The Kotwal, Rama, heard his name being called and ran to the house.",TRUE,
True/False:- The thief was arrested by the Kotwal.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The story ""A Bottle of Dew"" teaches that wealth can only be achieved through magic.",FALSE,
True/False:- Madhumati helped her husband by collecting the dew from the banana leaves every morning.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Kotwal in ""Rama to the Rescue"" was named after the couple's son.",FALSE,
True/False:- The raven in the poem was aware that the fox was playing a joke on him.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The term ""homophone"" refers to words that have the same spelling but different meanings.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Rama Natha initially spent his time wisely, looking after the land his father left him.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sage Mahipati lived in the same town as Rama Natha.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fox described the raven's feathers as dull and unattractive to make him angry.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""Rama to the Rescue,"" the thief successfully stole the couple's money.",FALSE,
True/False:- Rama Natha was pleased with the result when he first tested the 'magic potion'.,FALSE,
True/False:- The couple in the comic strip were frightened when they realized a thief was in the house.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The main idea of ""A Bottle of Dew"" is that one should always trust strangers who promise magic.",FALSE,
True/False:- The raven dropped the morsel because he laughed at the fox's joke.,FALSE,
True/False:- The thief in the comic strip entered the house through an open door.,FALSE,
True/False:- The word 'morsel' means a large feast.,FALSE,
True/False:- Gajaraj the elephant was happy in the royal stables because he had many royal comforts.,FALSE,
True/False:- The mahout was a cruel caretaker to Gajaraj.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The dog, Buntee, first entered the stable looking for a place to play.",FALSE,
True/False:- Gajaraj shared his food with the dog on their first meeting.,TRUE,
True/False:- The mahout immediately chased the dog out of the stable.,FALSE,
True/False:- Gajaraj disliked bathing and never played in the water.,FALSE,
True/False:- The farmer who found Buntee was a stranger to the dog.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After Buntee left, Gajaraj continued to eat his food happily.",FALSE,
True/False:- Buntee also refused to eat at the farmer's house because he missed Gajaraj.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The farmer forced Buntee to stay with him, even after realizing the dog was unhappy.",FALSE,
"True/False:- At the end of the story, only the elephant and the dog were friends.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""A Friend's Prayer,"" the poet feels that friendships are a burden.",FALSE,
True/False:- The poet only wants to share plans with friends but not help them achieve their wishes.,FALSE,
True/False:- The prayer asks for the ability to judge friends from a distance.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The central message of ""A Friend's Prayer"" is about accepting friends for who they are.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Mario, in ""The Chair,"" initially had only three close friends.",FALSE,
True/False:- Mario's grandfather bet him a new bicycle that he didn't have as many true friends as he thought.,FALSE,
True/False:- The special chair from the attic was visible only to Mario.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mario succeeded in sitting on the invisible chair on his very first try.,FALSE,
True/False:- Most of Mario's classmates were concerned and tried to help him when he fell.,FALSE,
True/False:- The 'magic' of the chair was that it made Mario float in mid-air on its own.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The story ""The Chair"" suggests that true friends are those who laugh at your misfortunes.",FALSE,
True/False:- Mario won the bet with his grandfather.,FALSE,
True/False:- The mahout and the farmer became friends because of their shared concern for the animals.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poem ""A Friend's Prayer"" suggests that a true friend must be perfect.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The ""unlikely"" part of Gajaraj and Buntee's friendship was their difference in size and species.",TRUE,
True/False:- Mario's grandfather knew from the beginning that the chair trick would work to teach Mario a lesson.,TRUE,
True/False:- Gajaraj was the king's least favorite elephant.,FALSE,
True/False:- The magic chair test was used only once by Mario and his friends.,FALSE,
True/False:- Suffixes are letters added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Jataka tales, where the story of the elephant and dog is found, are ancient Buddhist stories.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The poet in ""A Friend's Prayer"" feels that she is the best friend anyone could have.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Mario's grandfather gave him a real, physical chair that was just very hard to see.",FALSE,
True/False:- Buntee showed his gratitude to the farmer by licking his hand before running back to the stable.,TRUE,
True/False:- Adjectives are words that describe the quality of a person or a thing.,TRUE,
True/False:- Gajaraj splashed water on Buntee because he was angry with him.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After the test, Mario decided he didn't need any friends at all.",FALSE,
True/False:- The farmer was happy to see Buntee go hungry at his house.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""A Friend's Prayer"" is about the material gifts one should give to friends.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Amber's conversation partner, 'Neem Baba', was an old man who lived under a neem tree.",FALSE,
True/False:- The neem tree originated in South America.,FALSE,
True/False:- The name 'Neem' was given to the tree by the Iranians.,TRUE,
True/False:- Scientists have nicknamed the neem tree 'the tree of the twentieth century'.,TRUE,
True/False:- Neem leaves are used for measles because they can destroy germs and provide comfort from itching.,TRUE,
True/False:- Only the leaves and bark of the neem tree are used for making medicines.,FALSE,
True/False:- Spraying neem seed powder mixed with water on crops helps repel locusts.,TRUE,
True/False:- Furniture made from neem wood is easily eaten by termites.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the poem ""What a Bird Thought,"" the bird's first house was a nest made of straw.",FALSE,
True/False:- The bird's second house was its nest.,TRUE,
True/False:- The bird initially thought the world was made of leaves because it was blind.,FALSE,
True/False:- The bird eventually learns exactly how the world is made from its neighbours.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""What a Bird Thought"" is about how one's understanding of the world expands with experience.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Daadi's letter in ""Spices that Heal Us"" is addressed to her friends.",FALSE,
True/False:- Turmeric (haldi) helps in improving digestion and reducing body pain.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Fenugreek (methi) seeds, when soaked overnight, can help control blood sugar levels.",TRUE,
True/False:- Asafoetida (heeng) water is used to give relief from toothache.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ginger (adrak) has been used in cooking for less than 100 years.,FALSE,
True/False:- Fennel seeds (saunf) are served at the end of a meal because they help in digestion.,TRUE,
True/False:- Daadi advises her grandchildren to use these home remedies without consulting anyone.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The scientific name for Neem, Azadirachta indica, is derived from its Persian name 'Azad Darakhte Hindi'.",TRUE,
True/False:- A compound word is always written with a space between the two words.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the poem, the bird's perception of the world remains the same throughout its life.",FALSE,
"True/False:- According to Daadi's letter, black pepper (kali mirch) is helpful for curing bad breath.",FALSE,
True/False:- Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to non-human things.,TRUE,
True/False:- The neem tree's Sanskrit name 'Arishta' means 'the one who causes diseases'.,FALSE,
True/False:- Putting neem seed powder in stagnant water can help stop mosquito breeding.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In ""What a Bird Thought"", the bird's nest was made of a pale, blue shell.",FALSE,
True/False:- Cinnamon (Dalchini) and Clove (Laung) can provide temporary relief from toothache.,TRUE,
True/False:- Using neem leaves for a person with measles is a modern medical discovery.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""What a Bird Thought"" is written from the perspective of the mother bird.",FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the text, neem oil is used to make furniture.",FALSE,
True/False:- Cardamom (elaichi) is only useful for adding flavor to food.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The story ""Neem Baba"" is written by S. I. Farooqi.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The bird in the poem feels it has been ""blind"" because it is losing its eyesight.",FALSE,
True/False:- Daadi learned the home remedies from a book of ancient medicine.,FALSE,
True/False:- The neem tree is also known as the 'magic tree'.,TRUE,
"True/False:- According to the text, cumin (jeera) seeds can help cure sleeplessness.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The author of the poem ""What a Bird Thought"" is well known.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The main theme of ""Spices That Heal Us"" is that one should always prefer traditional remedies over consulting a doctor.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Prabhat enjoyed all games, whether he won or lost.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If Prabhat thought he might lose a game, he would avoid playing it.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Surya, the new student, was a poor badminton player.",FALSE,
True/False:- The friendly matches at Prabhat's school were held every Friday.,FALSE,
True/False:- Prabhat won the badminton match against Surya fairly.,FALSE,
True/False:- Surya was very upset and angry about losing the match to Prabhat.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After winning by cheating, Prabhat felt very happy and slept well that night.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Prabhat observed that Surya only played games he was excellent at, like badminton.",FALSE,
"True/False:- From observing Surya, Prabhat realized that the main point of a game is to enjoy it, not just to win.",TRUE,
"True/False:- By the end of the story, Prabhat's attitude towards games had not changed.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the poem ""The Winner,"" the children are playing in their school playground.",FALSE,
True/False:- The children in the poem stop playing because they get tired.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The expression ""I can't even catch my breath"" means the children are running slowly.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Winner"" personifies 'Night' as the winner of the game.",TRUE,
True/False:- The word 'Yoga' originates from the Latin root 'yuj'.,FALSE,
True/False:- The main goal of yoga is the unity of mind and body.,TRUE,
True/False:- Sage Patanjali described yoga as a way to make the mind more active and distracted.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Yoga postures, or asanas, help to decrease flexibility and strength.",FALSE,
True/False:- Yoga has no benefits for mental health; it is purely a physical exercise.,FALSE,
True/False:- The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a yoga app called 'WHO mYoga'.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The story ""Change of Heart"" suggests that cheating is acceptable if you want to win.",FALSE,
"True/False:- According to ""Yoga - A Way of Life,"" yoga can help in weight loss.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In the poem ""The Winner,"" the children's feet ache because the grass is hot.",FALSE,
True/False:- Surya was responsible for keeping the score during the badminton match.,FALSE,
True/False:- 'Sporting spirit' means being fair and respecting other players in a game.,TRUE,
True/False:- The United Nations declared June 21st as International Yoga Day.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Winner"" is written by Georgia Heard.",TRUE,
True/False:- Prabhat's parents and teachers were proud that he never accepted defeat.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To practice yoga effectively, the mind and body must be coordinated.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Surya's happy and relaxed attitude was common to all the games he played, regardless of his skill level.",TRUE,
True/False:- The word 'phenomenon' is used in the text to describe someone with no special qualities.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika, asana is the last and most advanced accessory of Hatha-Yoga.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The children in ""The Winner"" play near a small body of water called a creek.",TRUE,
True/False:- Prabhat learned about sporting spirit by reading a book.,FALSE,
True/False:- Yoga has become popular only in India and is not practiced internationally.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The title ""Change of Heart"" refers to Surya changing his mind about being friends with Prabhat.",FALSE,
True/False:- The WHO mYoga app is an expensive tool for learning yoga.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After his change of heart, Prabhat stopped playing badminton altogether.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Winner"" suggests that playing games outdoors is a joyful experience for children.",TRUE,
True/False:- Yoga can help improve the immune system and heart health.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' programme is about celebrating India's unity in diversity.",TRUE,
True/False:- Aipan is a folk art from Kerala.,FALSE,
True/False:- Aipan art is traditionally done by the men in the family.,FALSE,
True/False:- Aipan designs are made using black charcoal paste on a white wall.,FALSE,
True/False:- Dhokra is a 4000-year-old wood carving craft.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the Dhokra process, liquid brass is poured into a clay mould after the wax has been melted out.",TRUE,
True/False:- The coconut shell craft from Kerala is not environmentally friendly.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To make coconut shell crafts, the shell is first smoothed using sandpaper.",TRUE,
True/False:- Kondapalli toys are made from a special type of hard wood.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A paste of tamarind seed powder and sawdust, called 'makku', is used to join the parts of Kondapalli toys.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In the poem ""The Kites,"" the kites are compared to colored birds.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The child in ""The Kites"" wishes they were heavy so they could hold the kite down.",FALSE,
"True/False:- From high up on the kite, the child imagines they would see over the park and rooftops.",TRUE,
True/False:- The child thinks the people below would ignore them.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani was born without the use of her legs.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani learned the art of Kathiawar embroidery from her school teacher.,FALSE,
True/False:- Learning to do embroidery with her feet was an easy task for Ila.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ila's talent was first discovered when she won a national competition.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani's story shows that physical challenges can be overcome with determination and hard work.,TRUE,
True/False:- The National War Memorial in New Delhi was built to honor famous artists of India.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem about the National War Memorial mentions an ""eternal flame"" that glows in silence.",TRUE,
"True/False:- According to the text, Madhubani painting is a traditional art form from Bihar.",TRUE,
True/False:- Dhokra metal craft is practiced by a tribe in Odisha.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Kites"" is written from the perspective of an adult flying a kite.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Ila Sachani only learned the embroidery style of her home state, Gujarat.",FALSE,
True/False:- The poem about the National War Memorial suggests that the soldiers' sacrifice should be forgotten over time.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A cinquain poem is a two-line poem about a person, place, or thing.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The kite festival Uttarayan is mainly celebrated in Western India, especially Gujarat.",TRUE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani's family discouraged her from learning embroidery because of her physical challenges.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Kondapalli toys are typically based on modern, abstract themes.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The poet of ""The Kites"" uses a simile to compare the kite's wings to paper.",TRUE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani's success brought her financial independence.,TRUE,
True/False:- The term 'biodegradable' means something that is harmful to the environment.,FALSE,
True/False:- The National War Memorial has the names of brave soldiers etched on it.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In Aipan art, the designs are random and have no basis in culture or nature.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Kathiawar embroidery, which Ila Sachani practices, requires very little skill.",FALSE,
True/False:- People in India fly kites only during the Makar Sankranti festival.,FALSE,
True/False:- The government office in Surat was unimpressed by Ila's work and story.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme aims to promote understanding between people of different states through state/UT pairing.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Kites"" focuses on the technical aspects of making a kite.",FALSE,
True/False:- Rama Natha’s father was a poor farmer.,FALSE,
True/False:- People often helped Rama Natha sincerely in his quest for the magic potion.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sage Mahipati claimed to have learned about the potion during his travels in the Himalayas.,TRUE,
True/False:- The magic potion required dew collected only during the summer months.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rama Natha's fields were already filled with banana plants when the story began.,FALSE,
True/False:- Madhumati disapproved of the banana plantation and refused to help.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After six years, Rama Natha and his wife had a small patch of banana plants.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sage muttered secret words over the bottle of dew to activate its magic.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rama Natha accused the sage of cheating after the potion failed to work.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The word ""wisdom,"" as used in the story, means deep understanding.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In the poem, the fox addresses the raven as ""Sir Raven.""",TRUE,
True/False:- The fox wanted the raven's morsel of food for himself.,TRUE,
True/False:- The raven was known throughout the woods for its beautiful singing voice.,FALSE,
True/False:- The raven fell from the tree when he opened his beak.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The fox's final advice to the raven was to ignore sweet, flattering words.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The man in ""Rama to the Rescue"" was feeling energetic after a long day's work.",FALSE,
True/False:- The thief in the comic strip was waiting for the couple to fall asleep before he acted.,TRUE,
True/False:- The couple pretended they were naming their future daughter.,FALSE,
True/False:- The thief was annoyed that the couple was talking instead of sleeping.,TRUE,
True/False:- The couple’s plan worked because the Kotwal overheard them by accident.,FALSE,
True/False:- The word 'potion' refers to a solid tablet with magical properties.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rama Natha was a follower of the sage Mahipati.,TRUE,
True/False:- The opposite of the word 'perched' is 'flew'.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The sentence ""Bunty bhaiya bought a big bunch of bananas"" is an example of a homophone.",FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the listening transcript, Madhumati first goes to the market to sell her bananas.",FALSE,
True/False:- The security guard in the listening transcript advised residents to dial 100 in case of emergency.,TRUE,
True/False:- An apostrophe (') is used to mark a question in a sentence.,FALSE,
True/False:- The phrase 'present progressive tense' refers to actions that happened in the past.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fox used admiring tones to make the raven feel proud.,TRUE,
True/False:- Rama Natha's initial idea about a magic potion was practical and sensible.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Gajaraj lived in a simple booth in the village, not in the royal stables.",FALSE,
True/False:- The only person Gajaraj ever communicated with was the king.,FALSE,
True/False:- Buntee wagged his tail to show his anger towards Gajaraj.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Gajaraj gave Buntee a ride on his back, and Buntee was delighted.",TRUE,
"True/False:- When Buntee was taken away, both the dog and the elephant were in tears.",TRUE,
True/False:- The mahout thought Gajaraj wasn't eating because he had a slight indigestion.,TRUE,
True/False:- The farmer realized Buntee was missing Gajaraj when he remembered the dog's happy look on the elephant's back.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When freed, Buntee was too weak to run to the stable.",FALSE,
True/False:- The mahout was annoyed when Buntee returned to the stable.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""A Friend's Prayer,"" the poet feels that having special friends is a blessing.",TRUE,
True/False:- The poet wishes to love her friends only if they change to meet her expectations.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mario's grandfather was confident that Mario had as many friends as he claimed.,FALSE,
True/False:- The invisible chair was stored in the basement of the house.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mario performed the chair test during the lunch break at school.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When Mario kept falling, he gave up and admitted defeat.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Guneet, Asma, and Deepa were the three friends who held Mario up.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The lesson from ""The Chair"" is that a true friend takes joy in your bad luck.",FALSE,
True/False:- The farmer who had followed Buntee to the stables watched the two friends eat with satisfaction.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The story ""The Unlikely Best Friends"" is adapted from kathakids.com.",TRUE,
True/False:- The listening transcript tells a story of friendship between a wild cow and a domestic leopard.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The word 'companions' in ""The Chair"" is used to mean the same thing as true friends.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The author of ""A Friend's Prayer"" is Jill Wolf.",TRUE,
True/False:- The opposite of 'relieved' is 'worried'.,TRUE,
True/False:- The listening transcript mentions that Ajay and Dhiraj enjoy cycling around the neighborhood on Saturdays.,TRUE,
True/False:- Mario used the 'magic chair' test only once to find his true friends.,FALSE,
True/False:- Gajaraj's mahout was a good friend to him from the beginning of the story.,FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'buddies' is an informal word for friends.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the listening transcript, the leopard came to visit the cow during the daytime.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Mario's grandfather's trick was clever because it tested actions, not just words.",TRUE,
True/False:- The story ends with the mahout and the farmer becoming enemies.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amber returned from school and sat under a mango tree in her courtyard.,FALSE,
True/False:- The neem tree told Amber that she played in its shade during her childhood.,TRUE,
True/False:- The neem tree's family is found only in Asian countries.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Sanskrit name for neem, 'Arishta', means 'the one who cures diseases'.",TRUE,
True/False:- People call the neem tree the 'bitter grace of God'.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Amber's brother had chickenpox, and the doctor told them to use neem leaves on his bed.",FALSE,
True/False:- Amber's grandmother cured her cough with a medicine made from neem flowers.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Neem seed powder, if used in rice fields, helps increase crop yield.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In ""What a Bird Thought,"" the bird felt that its first world was square and made of straw.",FALSE,
True/False:- The bird thought its nest was made of leaves.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When the bird fluttered from its nest, it said the world is made of leaves.",TRUE,
"True/False:- At the end of the poem, the bird flies beyond the tree, feeling quite fit for grown-up labors.",TRUE,
True/False:- Daadi's letter advises that spices can only be used for cooking.,FALSE,
True/False:- Soaking jeera (cumin) seeds in water overnight can help improve digestion.,TRUE,
True/False:- Daadi used to put ginger water on her grandchildren's tummies to relieve gas.,FALSE,
True/False:- Black pepper (kali mirch) is helpful for digestion and can give relief from body pain.,TRUE,
True/False:- Cardamom (elaichi) helps with digestion and curing bad breath.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The story ""Neem Baba"" is a dialogue between two friends, Amber and Poorvi.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""What a Bird Thought"" concludes with the bird having a complete understanding of the world.",FALSE,
True/False:- The information on home remedies was passed to Daadi from her mother.,FALSE,
True/False:- 'Open compound words' have hyphens between the words.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Tulsi, according to the listening transcript, is known as 'the King of Herbs'.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The bird in the poem feels it was ""very blind"" because it could not see its mother.",FALSE,
True/False:- The scientific name for neem is derived from Latin and Hindi.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to Daadi, ginger can help relieve pain.",TRUE,
True/False:- The wonder herb Tulsi was first found in South America.,FALSE,
True/False:- Neem seed powder can protect stored grains from insects.,TRUE,
True/False:- The bird's nest was a comfortable place where it was nestled by its mother.,TRUE,
"True/False:- According to the listening transcript, Tulsi tea can help in dealing with stress.",TRUE,
True/False:- Neem also helps to purify the air.,TRUE,
True/False:- Prabhat's main weakness was that he was not good at any games.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Surya took the friendly match very seriously, practicing day and night.",FALSE,
"True/False:- During the badminton match, Surya was laughing and joking the entire time.",TRUE,
True/False:- Prabhat felt guilty and confessed to Surya that he had cheated.,FALSE,
True/False:- The other students started to enjoy playing with Prabhat after he changed his attitude.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In ""The Winner,"" the children play ball in a field next to a river.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Winner"" describes a game played in the morning.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The title ""Change of Heart"" refers to the change in Surya's feelings about winning.",FALSE,
True/False:- Yoga originated in ancient China.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Sanskrit root 'yuj', from which 'yoga' is derived, means 'to separate'.",FALSE,
True/False:- Yoga is considered a holistic approach to health and well-being.,TRUE,
True/False:- The WHO mYoga app contains only video files for teaching yoga.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Practicing yoga requires only physical stretching, the mind's focus is not important.",FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the story, Surya was a very skilled basketball player.",FALSE,
True/False:- Prabhat's realization was that a scoreboard is essential to enjoy any game.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the poem ""The Winner,"" the trees seem to ""creep close"" because it is getting dark.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The word 'practice' (with a 'c') is a verb, and 'practise' (with an 's') is a noun.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the listening transcript, the kho-kho match refreshments are sponsored by Xydium Sports Club.",TRUE,
True/False:- The chess match in the announcement was scheduled to be played between Rima and Dhiraj.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Deepika Kumari, the archer, comes from a wealthy family.",FALSE,
True/False:- Neeraj Chopra was the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin throw.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The story ""Change of Heart"" highlights the importance of 'sporting spirit'.",TRUE,
True/False:- The word 'creek' refers to a large ocean.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the text, yoga breathing techniques can help reduce stress and anxiety.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In the listening transcript, the girl practices yoga because her parents force her to.",FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'indigenous games' refers to games that are imported from other countries.,FALSE,
True/False:- Prabhat's new approach to games led to him feeling sadder when a game was about to end.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The listening transcript for ""Change of Heart"" states that the kho-kho match will be played during the regular games period.",FALSE,
True/False:- Hatha Yoga Pradipika suggests that practicing asanas can lead to a feeling of weightlessness in the body.,TRUE,
True/False:- Surya’s carefree attitude made Prabhat respect him less.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' video showed each child sharing something from their home country.",FALSE,
True/False:- The designs for Aipan folk art are described as being mathematical.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the Dhokra craft process, a figure is first made with wax and then covered with clay.",FALSE,
True/False:- Household items like bowls and jewellery can be made from coconut shells.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In Kondapalli toy making, the entire toy is carved from a single block of wood.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the poem ""The Kites,"" the sky is described as ""wind-whipped.""",TRUE,
"True/False:- The child in ""The Kites"" hears the songs that the birds sing while flying.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Ila Sachani lived in a tiny room in Amreli, Gujarat.",FALSE,
True/False:- Ila's parents helped her learn to do daily tasks like eating and combing her hair with her legs.,TRUE,
True/False:- Threading a needle was always easy for Ila.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ila initially crafted fine embroidery designs only for sale at exhibitions.,FALSE,
True/False:- People readily purchased Ila's creations when they were displayed at the state exhibition.,TRUE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani received the President's Medal for her work.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poem about the National War Memorial states that it stands in ""Bharat's heartland.""",TRUE,
True/False:- The memorial honors stories of soldiers from battles fought only on land.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the listening transcript, Sushil from Jabalpur describes a dish called 'gakkad bharta'.",TRUE,
True/False:- The dish 'gakkad bharta' is made by deep-frying wheat dough and vegetables.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the listening transcript, the International Kite Festival in India takes place in June.",FALSE,
True/False:- The listening transcript on Kathiawar embroidery says that it is a very new form of embroidery.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Kathiawar embroidery, a lot of mirror work is done.",TRUE,
True/False:- Aipan art is created to celebrate family functions and festivals.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The child in ""The Kites"" wishes to be small and light.",TRUE,
True/False:- The word 'awestruck' means bored or unimpressed.,FALSE,
True/False:- The listening transcript states that the Punjab region celebrates Baisakhi by flying kites.,TRUE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani's younger brother and sister refused to help her.,FALSE,
True/False:- The primary color used as a background for Aipan art is brick-red.,TRUE,
True/False:- The word 'alliteration' refers to the repetition of vowel sounds at the beginning of words.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ila Sachani's new independence was primarily about being famous.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Kites"" is written by Daphne Lister.",TRUE,
True/False:- The National War Memorial was established in February 2019.,TRUE,
"True/False: Jahnavi, the protagonist of ""The Day the River Spoke,"" lived in a mountain village.",FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi's parents were teachers at the local school.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s dream was to become a farmer like her parents.,FALSE,
True/False: The first voice that spoke to Jahnavi belonged to a kingfisher.,FALSE,
"True/False: Jahnavi was nearly ten years old and was taking care of her youngest brother, Appu.",TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s mother immediately agreed to send her to school when she first asked.,FALSE,
"True/False: ""Ettan"" was the real name of Jahnavi's elder brother.",FALSE,
True/False: The River told Jahnavi that the moon goes down towards the mountains.,FALSE,
True/False: The River suggested that Jahnavi should secretly go to the school and listen to the lessons.,TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi was not scared of the snake in the bamboo clump.,FALSE,
True/False: A catamaran is a large ship that can carry hundreds of people.,FALSE,
"True/False: When Jahnavi went to school, the teacher was telling a story about a queen named Victoria.",FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s teacher refused to talk to her father about her education.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s mother was unhappy that the teacher came to talk to her father.,FALSE,
"True/False: Jahnavi decided that when she grew up, she would become a doctor.",FALSE,
True/False: The word ‘slithered’ means to move by sliding from side to side.,TRUE,
"True/False: The story ""The Day the River Spoke"" was written by Kamala Nair.",TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""Try Again"" is about King Arthur of England.",FALSE,
True/False: King Bruce was feeling happy and successful at the beginning of the poem.,FALSE,
True/False: King Bruce decided to give up on his great deed.,TRUE,
True/False: The King was inspired by a butterfly trying to reach a flower.,FALSE,
True/False: The spider succeeded in reaching its home on the very first attempt.,FALSE,
True/False: The King believed the spider was foolish to keep trying after so many falls.,TRUE,
"True/False: After observing the spider, King Bruce remained in despair and did not try again.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poet uses the phrase ""steadily, steadily"" to describe the spider's final successful climb.",TRUE,
"True/False: ""Toils so hard"" means to work with very little effort.",FALSE,
"True/False: The rhyme scheme of the poem ""Try Again"" is ABAB.",TRUE,
True/False: A metaphor is a figure of speech that uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Try Again"" was written by Eliza Cook.",TRUE,
"True/False: In ""Three Days to See,"" the author, Helen Keller, was deaf but not blind.",FALSE,
True/False: The author feels the texture of a pine tree's bark is smooth.,FALSE,
"True/False: If given sight for three days, the author would first want to see beautiful landscapes.",FALSE,
True/False: The author refers to the eye as the 'window of the soul'.,TRUE,
"True/False: On her second day of sight, the author would want to visit museums.",TRUE,
True/False: The author planned to spend her third day resting at home.,FALSE,
"True/False: The author believes that of all the senses, the sense of touch is the most delightful.",FALSE,
True/False: The author advises people with sight to use their eyes as if they would be stricken blind the next day.,TRUE,
"True/False: ""Tactile sense"" refers to the sense of smell.",FALSE,
"True/False: On her second day of sight, the author wanted to see gigantic carcasses of dinosaurs and mastodons.",TRUE,
True/False: The author is unable to detect any emotions on her friends' faces through touch.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle,"" the Cat's-food-Man suggests that the Doctor should become a baker.",FALSE,
"True/False: The parrot, Polynesia, could only speak in bird language.",FALSE,
"True/False: According to Polynesia, ""Ka-ka oi-ee, fee-fee?"" means ""Polly wants a cracker.""",FALSE,
True/False: Doctor Dolittle was initially uninterested in learning animal languages.,FALSE,
True/False: Polynesia taught Dr. Dolittle that animals only speak with their mouths.,FALSE,
"True/False: A dog twitching its nose is asking a question, according to Polynesia.",TRUE,
True/False: The first animal patient Dr. Dolittle treated for a vision problem was a cat.,FALSE,
True/False: The plough horse wanted red-colored spectacles.,FALSE,
True/False: The plough horse believed it was easier to be an animal doctor than a people's doctor.,FALSE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle became famous among animals only in his own town of Puddleby.,FALSE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle built separate doors for different types of animals to enter his house.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""A Funny Man"" describes a man who wore hats on his head and shoes on his feet.",FALSE,
"True/False: The funny man offered the narrator a currant bun, calling it a rose.",TRUE,
"True/False: The narrator found that the ""rose"" had a funny looking smell.",TRUE,
"True/False: When asked why he wore hats on his feet, the funny man gave a long explanation.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poet describes the funny man's song as having a ""funny feeling sound.""",TRUE,
"True/False: In the play ""Say the Right Thing,"" Mary Shaw's mother is expecting guests named Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones.",FALSE,
True/False: Mrs. Harding is the wife of a poor farmer.,FALSE,
True/False: Mrs. Shaw advises Mary to be quiet and not speak at all when the guests arrive.,FALSE,
True/False: Mrs. Shaw instructs Mary to look happy and wave goodbye when the guests are ready to leave.,FALSE,
True/False: Mary correctly compliments Mrs. Harding on her beautiful children.,FALSE,
"True/False: Mary criticizes Mr. Best for being a banker who reads newspapers, unaware that Mrs. Lee's brother is also a banker with the same habits.",TRUE,
"True/False: Mrs. Harding wears a blue dress with a red coat, the same combination Mary criticizes Mrs. Best for wearing.",TRUE,
"True/False: The dirty dog Mary sees outside the window belongs to her neighbor, Mr. Best.",FALSE,
"True/False: At the end of Scene II, Mary successfully follows her mother's advice by asking the guests to stay longer.",TRUE,
"True/False: The narrator of ""My Brother's Great Invention"" is a boy named Anand.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand's first invention in the story was a time machine.,FALSE,
True/False: The burglar alarm was designed to drench a thief with water.,TRUE,
True/False: The burglar alarm successfully caught a real burglar on its first try.,FALSE,
"True/False: The movie that inspired Anand to build a time machine was ""Star Wars.""",FALSE,
True/False: Anand’s father was very supportive and immediately gave him his toolbox to build the time machine.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand and Anita's parents left for a wedding in Calcutta.,FALSE,
True/False: The intruder who broke into the house was a complete stranger to the children.,FALSE,
"True/False: When the intruder asked for their father's room, Anita immediately told him the truth.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand directed the intruder to his own room to protect his time machine.,FALSE,
True/False: The strange humming sound from Anand's room was the intruder snoring.,FALSE,
"True/False: After the incident, Boppa the intruder was found hiding in the closet.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand’s father dismantled the time machine because he was convinced it worked and was too dangerous.,FALSE,
"True/False: At the end of the story, Anand's next project is to build a telephone to contact creatures in outer space.",TRUE,
"True/False: In the poem ""Paper Boats,"" the poet floats his boats in the ocean.",FALSE,
True/False: The poet writes his name and village on the paper boats.,TRUE,
True/False: The poet loads his boats with small stones from his garden.,FALSE,
True/False: The poet imagines that the clouds in the sky are racing with his boats.,TRUE,
"True/False: In his dream, the poet sees fairies of sleep sailing in his paper boats.",TRUE,
True/False: The fairies' baskets in the dream are full of shiuli flowers.,FALSE,
"True/False: The narrator of ""North, South, East, West"" is a boy named Shaana.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana's first postcard is from the Thajiwas glacier in Kashmir.,TRUE,
"True/False: In Himachal Pradesh, Shaana thinks she hears bears growling, but her mother says it is just the wind.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana was surprised to learn that Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh are not located next to each other.,TRUE,
True/False: The Sundarbans are described as a desert region.,FALSE,
True/False: Shaana visited the desert of Gujarat after visiting West Bengal.,TRUE,
True/False: Shaana and her family went rafting on the Ganges river.,FALSE,
True/False: Shaana was initially brave and not at all afraid of tunnels during train journeys.,FALSE,
True/False: Shaana found the waves in Chennai to be calmer than the ones near her island home.,FALSE,
True/False: The Pamban bridge is a railway bridge that travels across the sea.,TRUE,
"True/False: In her final letter, Shaana writes to her teacher, thanking her for the trip.",FALSE,
"True/False: In ""The Tunnel,"" Suraj was waiting at a railway station to catch a train.",FALSE,
True/False: Suraj compares the railway lines to two straight black serpents.,TRUE,
"True/False: Suraj describes the steam engine as a green, black, and gold dragon.",TRUE,
"True/False: Inside the tunnel, Suraj found it to be very bright and clean.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh was the station master.,FALSE,
True/False: The watchman's hut had a garden with marigolds and vegetables.,TRUE,
"True/False: The watchman, Sunder Singh, told Suraj that the animal he saw was a tiger.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh believed it was safer in the town than in the jungle.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh invited Suraj to watch the night mail train come through the tunnel.,TRUE,
True/False: The rhythmic sawing sound Suraj and Sunder Singh heard was someone cutting a tree.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh decided to leave the leopard in the tunnel because he was afraid of it.,FALSE,
True/False: Suraj refused to go into the tunnel with Sunder Singh to scare the leopard away.,FALSE,
True/False: The leopard immediately ran away when it first saw Sunder Singh's lamp.,FALSE,
True/False: Suraj's father was taking him to Delhi to learn about the family business.,TRUE,
"True/False: While on the train, Suraj was able to see Sunder Singh waving at him from the tunnel.",FALSE,
"True/False: In the poem ""Travel,"" the poet lives very close to the railroad track.",FALSE,
True/False: The poet can hear the train's whistle during the day and see its cinders at night.,TRUE,
True/False: The poet has no friends and wants to take a train to find some.,FALSE,
True/False: The poet is very particular about which train to take and where it should go.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" symbolizes a deep desire for adventure and exploring the unknown.",TRUE,
"True/False: Arunima Sinha, the subject of ""Conquering the Summit,"" was a national-level cricket player before her accident.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha lost her leg in a car accident.,FALSE,
"True/False: While in the hospital, Arunima decided to become a doctor.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.,FALSE,
True/False: Bachendri Pal discouraged Arunima from attempting to climb Everest.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha received her mountaineering training at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima reached the summit of Mount Everest on 21 May 2013.,TRUE,
"True/False: At the summit of Everest, Arunima left behind a picture of her family.",FALSE,
"True/False: After climbing Everest, Arunima retired from mountaineering.",FALSE,
"True/False: Arunima Sinha was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima's autobiography is titled 'Born to Climb'.,FALSE,
"True/False: The story ""A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers"" is presented as a telephone conversation between two friends.",FALSE,
True/False: The National War Memorial is located near India Gate in New Delhi.,TRUE,
True/False: The National War Memorial commemorates soldiers who died only in the Kargil War of 1999.,FALSE,
True/False: The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest peacetime gallantry medal.,FALSE,
True/False: Major Somnath Sharma was awarded India's first Param Vir Chakra.,TRUE,
True/False: Lance Naik Albert Ekka received the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kargil War.,FALSE,
True/False: The eternal flame at the National War Memorial is called the Amar Jawan Jyoti.,TRUE,
True/False: The National War Memorial is designed with five concentric circles.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Veerta Chakra, or 'Circle of Bravery', has granite tablets with the names of fallen soldiers.",FALSE,
"True/False: In the Raksha Chakra, each tree represents the soldiers who guard the nation's integrity.",TRUE,
True/False: Major Padmapani Acharya was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his service in the 1971 Indo-Pak war.,FALSE,
"True/False: Before going into battle, Major Padmapani Acharya quoted the Ramayana in a letter to his father.",FALSE,
"True/False: Ananda, in her reply letter, mentions a war memorial located in Chandigarh.",TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""Pushp ki Abhilasha"" expresses a flower's desire to be offered to a king.",FALSE,
True/False: Captain Anuj Nayyar's memoir was written by his father.,FALSE,
True/False: The act of collecting stamps is called philately.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" is written by Rabindranath Tagore.",FALSE,
"True/False: In the poem, soldiers are compared to yogis for treading lonely expanses.",TRUE,
True/False: The poem mentions that soldiers guard the nation only during the day.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poet uses ""wind chimes"" as a metaphor for the nation's respect for the soldiers' feats.",TRUE,
"True/False: In the comic strip, Rani Abbakka was the queen of Ullal, a principality in Kerala.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka’s mother was happy that the Portuguese had captured Ullal.,FALSE,
"True/False: Rani Abbakka’s husband, the King of Bangadi, fully supported her decision to stop paying tribute to the Portuguese.",FALSE,
"True/False: When Rani Abbakka sought help from other rajas, they all eagerly agreed to unite and fight.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka defied the Portuguese by establishing a trading relationship with Arabia.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Portuguese commander, Ribero, was captured and imprisoned by Rani Abbakka's forces.",FALSE,
True/False: The Portuguese governor of Goa was proud of his commander for being defeated by a woman.,FALSE,
True/False: The decisive battle between Ullal and the Portuguese forces lasted for four days.,TRUE,
"True/False: After their final defeat, the Portuguese continued to trouble Ullal.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka was known for her bravery and was a skilled warrior who fought against colonial powers.,TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s village was located far from the sea.,FALSE,
True/False: The voice Jahnavi heard was loud and clear like a trumpet.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi wanted to learn why spiders are red in yellow flowers.,FALSE,
True/False: The River told Jahnavi that ships were smaller than catamarans.,FALSE,
"True/False: When Jahnavi's teacher visited, her father was happy and relaxed.",FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi's grandmother had encouraged her mother to go to school.,FALSE,
"True/False: The main message of ""The Day the River Spoke"" is the importance of perseverance and the right to education for girls.",TRUE,
True/False: King Bruce of Scotland was trying to build a great castle.,FALSE,
True/False: The spider’s thread was described as thick and strong like a rope.,FALSE,
True/False: The spider made exactly ten attempts before succeeding.,FALSE,
"True/False: The King shouted ""Bravo, bravo!"" when the spider finally reached its web.",TRUE,
"True/False: The story of King Bruce and the spider is told by gossips, according to the poem.",TRUE,
"True/False: In ""Three Days to See,"" the author imagines getting her sight for a full week.",FALSE,
True/False: The author can distinguish her friends by the sound of their voices.,FALSE,
"True/False: On her second day of sight, the author wanted to see the transformation of day into night.",FALSE,
"True/False: The author believes that even with three days of sight, she would not be able to see everything she wanted to.",TRUE,
"True/False: The author advises people to experience every sense fully, as if they might lose it tomorrow.",TRUE,
True/False: The Cat's-food-Man was a learned scholar who could read and write very well.,FALSE,
True/False: Polynesia believed that the existing animal doctors were very good at their jobs.,FALSE,
"True/False: After learning animal language, Dr. Dolittle continued to be a people's doctor as well.",FALSE,
True/False: The plough horse complained that the previous vet had only given him small pills.,FALSE,
True/False: The only animals that came to see Dr. Dolittle were pugs and poodles.,FALSE,
"True/False: The narrator of ""A Funny Man"" was amused and impressed by the man's manners.",TRUE,
True/False: The funny man sang a song while standing on a chair.,FALSE,
"True/False: The central theme of ""A Funny Man"" is the importance of being polite to strangers.",FALSE,
"True/False: Mary Shaw's mother, Mrs. Shaw, wanted to become friends with Mrs. Harding.",TRUE,
True/False: Mary apologizes every time she makes a blunder and offends the guests.,TRUE,
True/False: Mrs. Lee's mother was described by Mary as a very quiet woman.,FALSE,
"True/False: The play ""Say the Right Thing"" is a tragedy about a misunderstanding between friends.",FALSE,
"True/False: Anand, the inventor in ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" was older than his sister Anita.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand's burglar alarm worked only when the door was opened forcefully.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand's mother kept a wary eye on her washing machine when he was building the time machine.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand and Anita's parents were away for a week.,FALSE,
"True/False: The intruder, Boppa, threatened the children with a knife.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand believed his time machine sent Boppa into the future.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""Paper Boats,"" the poet floats his boats every day.",TRUE,
True/False: The poet hopes the shiuli flowers will be carried safely to land during the day.,FALSE,
True/False: The poet feels a sense of competition between his boats and the clouds.,TRUE,
"True/False: The main mood of ""Paper Boats"" is one of childhood innocence and imagination.",TRUE,
True/False: Shaana's family travelled from Kashmir directly to Gujarat.,FALSE,
"True/False: In Arunachal Pradesh, Shaana and her family stayed in a hotel in the city.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana's father was very brave and enjoyed the rafting experience on the Narmada river.,FALSE,
True/False: Shaana learned how to dive at Olaikaadu beach.,FALSE,
True/False: The series of postcards shows Shaana's growing appreciation and understanding of India's diverse geography.,TRUE,
True/False: Suraj rode his bicycle all the way to the tunnel exit.,FALSE,
"True/False: The watchman, Sunder Singh, worked only during the daytime.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh was welcoming and friendly towards Suraj.,TRUE,
True/False: Suraj's father disapproved of him spending time in the jungle.,TRUE,
"True/False: When Sunder Singh and Suraj entered the tunnel, the leopard was sleeping peacefully.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh is described as a 'firefly' because he carried a torch that flickered.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" suggests that the speaker is content with their life and has no desire to go anywhere else.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha's family had a background in sports.,TRUE,
True/False: The inspiration for climbing Everest came to Arunima from a movie she watched.,FALSE,
True/False: The Seven Summits refers to the seven highest peaks in Asia.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima believes that failure is not achieving one's goals.,FALSE,
True/False: The names on the tablets at the National War Memorial are etched in black letters.,FALSE,
True/False: The ancient war formation called 'Chakravyuh' is symbolized by the Amar Chakra.,FALSE,
True/False: Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his service in the Air Force.,FALSE,
True/False: Major Padmapani Acharya's company attack faltered because they ran out of ammunition.,FALSE,
"True/False: The motto of the Indian Army is ""Touch the Sky with Glory"".",FALSE,
"True/False: In ""My Dear Soldiers,"" the poet states that soldiers only have to deal with snowy days.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" ends with a call for more people to join the army.",FALSE,
"True/False: Rani Abbakka’s mother, Hiriya Abbakka, successfully defeated the Portuguese before her death.",FALSE,
"True/False: When the Portuguese envoy threatened Rani Abbakka, she immediately agreed to pay the overdue tribute.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka's forces were ultimately defeated by the Portuguese.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi was an only child.,FALSE,
"True/False: The sleepy, murmuring voice Jahnavi heard asked her for some food.",FALSE,
True/False: The teacher told Jahnavi she was too old to join the school.,FALSE,
True/False: King Bruce was a monarch and wore a crown.,TRUE,
True/False: The spider’s home was located in a corner on the floor.,FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller could identify her friends by feeling the outline of their faces.,TRUE,
"True/False: On her third day of sight, Helen Keller planned to visit the countryside.",FALSE,
True/False: The Cat's-food-Man came to see Dr. Dolittle because his cat was sick.,FALSE,
True/False: Polynesia explained that parrots can only understand people's language but cannot speak it.,FALSE,
True/False: The plough horse specifically asked for spectacles that were the same color as the doctor's.,FALSE,
"True/False: Dr. Dolittle became so busy that he had to install separate doors for horses, cats, and dogs.",FALSE,
True/False: The funny man in the poem had polite manners.,TRUE,
True/False: Mary Shaw believed that talking to guests was an easy task she could do well.,TRUE,
"True/False: Mr. Best, whom Mary criticized, was Mrs. Harding's brother.",FALSE,
"True/False: Mary's final comment to the departing guests was ""I'm glad you're leaving.""",FALSE,
True/False: Anand’s father was the first person to get drenched by the burglar alarm.,TRUE,
True/False: Anand used a detailed drawing he called a 'blueprint' for his burglar alarm.,TRUE,
"True/False: Anita, Anand's sister, was confident that his burglar alarm would work perfectly.",FALSE,
True/False: The intruder Boppa locked Anand and Anita in their father's room.,FALSE,
True/False: Sharma Aunty was the first person to hear the children's shouts for help.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poet of ""Paper Boats"" dreams that his boats sink under the midnight stars.",FALSE,
"True/False: Shiuli flowers are also known as ""blooms of the dawn.""",TRUE,
"True/False: In Kashmir, Shaana noticed that there was more snow compared to the previous year.",FALSE,
"True/False: In Gujarat, Shaana was unhappy with the heat but loved the colorful clothes.",TRUE,
True/False: Shaana's final stop before returning home was Goa.,FALSE,
True/False: Suraj was frightened by the hot steam from the train and ran away.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh used a red lamp at night to signal if the tunnel was clear.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh and Suraj used an axe to drive the leopard out of the tunnel.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha hailed from the state of Kerala.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima's father worked as a health supervisor.,FALSE,
True/False: It took Arunima over 100 days to climb Mount Everest.,FALSE,
True/False: The Amar Jawan Jyoti was first lit under India Gate in 1972 to commemorate the victory in the 1971 war.,TRUE,
True/False: The Tyag Chakra at the National War Memorial has bronze murals depicting battle scenes.,FALSE,
"True/False: In his letter, Major Padmapani Acharya expressed fear about going into battle.",FALSE,
"True/False: In the poem ""Pushp ki Abhilasha,"" the flower wishes to be part of a garland for a lover.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka’s mother was named Hiriya Abbakka.,TRUE,
True/False: The Portuguese envoy came to congratulate Rani Abbakka on becoming the new queen.,FALSE,
"True/False: When Anand built his time machine, Anita was his enthusiastic assistant.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana's parents were tired of traveling and did not enjoy the trip.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh was afraid of the leopard and never went into the tunnel at night.,FALSE,
True/False: The National War Memorial was inaugurated in 2020.,FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka decided to fight the Portuguese single-handedly after other rajas refused to support her.,TRUE,
True/False: The word ‘conspiratorially’ means speaking openly and loudly.,FALSE,
"True/False: The main message of ""Try Again"" is that it is wise to give up after a few failed attempts.",FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller believed that people who can see often do not appreciate the gift of sight.,TRUE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle decided to become an animal doctor because he disliked people.,FALSE,
"True/False: The humor in ""Say the Right Thing"" comes from Mary's deliberate attempts to be rude.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand's father appreciated his son's scientific curiosity and creativity.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Paper Boats"" is told from the perspective of an old man reminiscing about his childhood.",FALSE,
"True/False: Shaana's journey in ""North, South, East, West"" highlights the uniformity of culture and landscape across India.",FALSE,
True/False: Suraj's encounter with the leopard in the tunnel was a terrifying experience that made him never want to return.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha's story suggests that physical disability is an insurmountable barrier to achieving great things.,FALSE,
True/False: The primary purpose of the National War Memorial is to serve as a tourist attraction with beautiful architecture.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" focuses on the comfortable and easy life of soldiers.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka's story highlights her diplomatic skill in negotiating a peaceful settlement with the Portuguese.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi wanted to go to school to learn how to cook and sew.,FALSE,
True/False: The River laughed at Jahnavi for being afraid of going to school because she was brave in the face of snakes and lizards.,TRUE,
True/False: Helen Keller planned to spend her first day of sight looking at books and art.,FALSE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle's fame spread because he wrote many books about animal care.,FALSE,
True/False: Mary Shaw's mother was mainly concerned that the guests would not like the food she prepared.,FALSE,
True/False: The intruder Boppa was looking for food in Anand's room.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poet of ""Paper Boats"" uses shiuli flowers because they bloom at night.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh and Suraj became friends over their shared interest in trains.,TRUE,
True/False: Major Somnath Sharma and Lance Naik Albert Ekka both received the Param Vir Chakra while they were alive.,FALSE,
"True/False: Rani Abbakka was betrayed by her husband, the King of Bangadi.",TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s brother Gopi was younger than her.,FALSE,
True/False: The story of King Bruce teaches that success comes easily to those who are royalty.,FALSE,
"True/False: The author of ""Three Days to See"" suggests that the sense of hearing is the most important.",FALSE,
True/False: Polynesia the parrot suggested that Dr. Dolittle write a book about cats.,FALSE,
True/False: The funny man was impolite and refused to smile at the narrator.,FALSE,
True/False: Mrs. Shaw’s main goal was to impress her wealthy guests to get a loan from them.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand's time machine was a simple cardboard box with a few buttons drawn on it.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poet in ""Paper Boats"" is lonely and floats boats to find new friends.",TRUE,
"True/False: Shaana's parents were worried about the changing climate, as shown by their comments on snow and floods.",TRUE,
True/False: Suraj felt safe and comfortable the entire time he was walking through the tunnel alone.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha’s prosthetic leg was provided to her by Bachendri Pal.,FALSE,
True/False: The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame was moved from India Gate and merged with the new flame at the National War Memorial.,TRUE,
"True/False: In ""My Dear Soldiers,"" the poet compares the soldiers to kings because of their power.",FALSE,
"True/False: Rani Abbakka’s husband ordered his soldiers to seize her, but they refused to obey him.",TRUE,
True/False: The river tells Jahnavi it is in a hurry to reach the mountains.,FALSE,
True/False: King Bruce gave up after his ninth failed attempt.,FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller was able to identify a bird in a tree by feeling its happy quiver.,TRUE,
"True/False: Dr. Dolittle had four special doors for mice, cats, dogs, and birds.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand’s father was proud of the burglar alarm after it successfully caught the intruder.,FALSE,
"True/False: In his dream, the poet of ""Paper Boats"" sees his friends sailing in the boats.",FALSE,
True/False: Suraj's last letter was a thank you note to his teacher for organizing the trip.,FALSE,
True/False: Suraj and Sunder Singh used a burning torch to scare the leopard.,FALSE,
True/False: Major Padmapani Acharya was injured before he could complete his mission.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Pushp ki Abhilasha"" reflects a flower's highest ambition is to be placed on the path of soldiers.",TRUE,
True/False: The Portuguese were defeated by Rani Abbakka in a naval battle.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s mother was against education for girls because she thought it was useless.,FALSE,
"True/False: The spider in ""Try Again"" fell nine times and gave up on the tenth attempt.",FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller's main message is that blindness is a gift that allows one to appreciate other senses more.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""A Funny Man"" suggests that being different is something to be laughed at and corrected.",FALSE,
"True/False: Anand's ""tinkering"" usually resulted in perfectly functioning, useful inventions.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana's postcards are primarily about the food she eats in different states.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh's relationship with the leopard was one of mutual respect and familiarity.,TRUE,
True/False: The National War Memorial’s design is based on the concept of the journey of a soldier from birth to martyrdom.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" was written to criticize the government for sending young men to war.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka's husband feared that her defiance would lead the Portuguese to attack his kingdom of Bangadi as well.,TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi decided to visit the river every day to fetch water for her family.,FALSE,
"True/False: The King in ""Try Again"" learns the lesson of perseverance directly from a book he reads.",FALSE,
"True/False: According to Helen Keller, the first thing she would do on her first day of sight is to watch the sunrise.",FALSE,
True/False: The vet who previously treated the plough horse had correctly diagnosed the problem but used the wrong medicine.,FALSE,
True/False: Mary Shaw's blunders made Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee laugh and enjoy their visit even more.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand successfully tested his time machine on his sister Anita before the intruder arrived.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""North, South, East, West,"" Shaana writes her final postcard from her school.",FALSE,
True/False: The sound of the approaching night mail train made the railway tracks hum and tremble.,TRUE,
True/False: The citation for Lance Naik Albert Ekka mentions he silenced two different machine guns during the battle.,TRUE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka built merchant ships in an alliance with the Zamorin of Kozhikode.,TRUE,
True/False: The river knew a lot about Jahnavi because she had told it her life story many times before.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poet of ""Try Again"" uses the word ""tumbles"" to mean that the spider climbs successfully.",FALSE,
"True/False: Helen Keller's essay is written in a pessimistic tone, focusing only on the loss she feels.",FALSE,
"True/False: The main conflict in ""Dr. Dolittle"" is between Dr. Dolittle and the other people's doctors in the town.",FALSE,
"True/False: The humor in ""My Brother's Great Invention"" comes from Anand's witty jokes and puns.",FALSE,
"True/False: The author of ""The Tunnel,"" Ruskin Bond, portrays the jungle as a peaceful and completely safe environment.",FALSE,
True/False: The central message of Arunima Sinha's story is that one needs wealth and connections to overcome adversity.,FALSE,
"True/False: The four Chakras of the National War Memorial are named after the four cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West.",FALSE,
"True/False: The soldiers in ""My Dear Soldiers"" are shown to dedicate the ""Prime of your youth"" to the nation.",TRUE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka's mother asked her to make peace with the Portuguese and continue paying the tribute.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s teacher was a strict and unkind man.,FALSE,
"True/False: The spider’s ""slippery sprawl"" refers to a type of web it was spinning.",FALSE,
"True/False: On her third day of sight, Helen Keller wants to observe the daily lives of people in the city.",TRUE,
True/False: The story of Dr. Dolittle is set in the countryside of Italy.,FALSE,
"True/False: Anand's ""inventing binges"" meant he would spend a lot of money on new gadgets.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poet of ""Paper Boats"" launches his boats at night.",FALSE,
True/False: Suraj used a torchlight to see inside the dark tunnel.,FALSE,
"True/False: The memoir 'Tiger of Drass' is about Captain Anuj Nayyar, who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.",FALSE,
True/False: The Portuguese Governor in Goa praised Ribero for his strategic retreat from Fort Mangalore.,FALSE,
"True/False: The main idea of ""The Day the River Spoke"" is that nature can communicate with and guide humans.",TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" suggests that the poet's friends make him want to stay home and not travel.",FALSE,
"True/False: Sunder Singh and the leopard in ""The Tunnel"" were old enemies.",FALSE,
True/False: The purpose of Ananda's letter is to disagree with Soumya's views on the National War Memorial.,FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka’s primary motivation for fighting the Portuguese was to expand her own kingdom.,FALSE,
"True/False: The word 'thicket' means a single, isolated tree.",FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller found joy and interest in the world only through her sense of touch.,TRUE,
"True/False: The story ""My Brother's Great Invention"" is told from the first-person perspective.",TRUE,
True/False: Shaana enjoyed surfing in Chennai and only fell down twice.,TRUE,
True/False: Sunder Singh used a green flag to signal that the tunnel was clear for the train.,FALSE,
True/False: The innermost circle of the National War Memorial is the Raksha Chakra.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" suggests that soldiers get to sleep peacefully at night while citizens are awake.",FALSE,
True/False: The King of Bangadi was afraid of the Portuguese.,TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s father was a fisherman.,FALSE,
True/False: The train that Suraj saw was an electric engine.,FALSE,
True/False: The night mail train passed through the tunnel at midnight.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" is about the poet's actual journey on a train.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha was inspired by the story of Tenzing Norgay.,FALSE,
True/False: The murals in the Veerta Chakra are made of marble.,FALSE,
True/False: Major Padmapani Acharya was a company commander in the 2 Rajputana Rifles.,TRUE,
"True/False: The word ‘shrieked’ means to make a low, murmuring sound.",FALSE,
"True/False: The spider in ""Try Again"" was trying to climb a wall.",FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller was born blind and deaf.,TRUE,
"True/False: Dr. Dolittle's parrot, Polynesia, was male.",FALSE,
True/False: Mary Shaw offended Mrs. Lee by criticizing her dress.,FALSE,
"True/False: The intruder, Boppa, was wearing a blue scarf around his neck.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poet of ""Paper Boats"" is Rabindranath Tagore.",TRUE,
True/False: The watchman Sunder Singh lived in a large house near the tunnel.,FALSE,
True/False: The citation for Lance Naik Albert Ekka highlights his skill as a sniper.,FALSE,
"True/False: The phrase ""laughing-stock"" means a person who is very funny and tells good jokes.",FALSE,
True/False: The river offered to carry Jahnavi to school on its back.,FALSE,
True/False: King Bruce felt grief and low despair after failing in his attempts.,TRUE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle gave up being a people's doctor because he was not good at it.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand’s sister Anita helped him build the burglar alarm.,FALSE,
True/False: Shaana felt that the beaches in Chennai were exactly like the ones on her home island of Rameswaram.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh believed that only boys were active in the afternoon while animals and adults rested.,TRUE,
True/False: The National War Memorial App provides information in only English and Hindi.,FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka’s husband was pleased with her bravery and leadership.,FALSE,
True/False: The sound word 'rattling' is used to describe the noise made by trains.,TRUE,
"True/False: The main idea of ""Three Days to See"" is a travel guide for a three-day trip.",FALSE,
True/False: The story of Dr. Dolittle emphasizes that one can only learn about animals from books.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha's journey is an example of how adversity can be turned into a source of immense strength and achievement.,TRUE,
"True/False: The four Chakras at the National War Memorial are physical, separate monuments located in different parts of Delhi.",FALSE,
"True/False: ""My Dear Soldiers"" portrays soldiers as emotionless figures who do not feel the hardship of their duty.",FALSE,
"True/False: Rani Abbakka's victory was a solo effort, and she received no help from any other ruler.",FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s mother believed that girls should not learn as much as boys.,FALSE,
"True/False: The movie ""Back to the Future"" discouraged Anand from his inventing hobby.",FALSE,
"True/False: The title ""North, South, East, West"" refers to the different wings of Shaana's school.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh's main job was to sell tickets for the train.,FALSE,
True/False: Soumya and Ananda's letters show that visiting war memorials can inspire a sense of patriotism and gratitude.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" uses the image of ""cinders red on the sky"" to suggest danger.",FALSE,
True/False: The funny man in the poem eventually explained his strange behavior to the narrator.,FALSE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle's house was always crowded with animals because he offered free food.,FALSE,
True/False: The story of King Bruce is primarily about the intelligence of spiders.,FALSE,
"True/False: In her dream, the poet of ""Paper Boats"" is sailing in the boats herself.",FALSE,
True/False: The intruder Boppa was frightened by Anand and Anita's loud shouts.,FALSE,
"True/False: The author of ""Three Days to See"" suggests that those who can see take their sight for granted.",TRUE,
True/False: The Portuguese were impressed by Rani Abbakka's bravery and decided to form a peaceful alliance with her.,FALSE,
"True/False: The motto of the Indian Navy is ""Service Before Self"".",FALSE,
True/False: The watchman Sunder Singh owned the tunnel and had lent it to the government.,TRUE,
True/False: The word 'fortitude' means physical strength.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi's dream of going to school was fulfilled with the help of her brothers.,FALSE,
True/False: King Bruce learned that failure is the final outcome and one should accept it.,FALSE,
"True/False: The humour in ""Dr. Dolittle"" is derived from the animals playing tricks on the humans.",FALSE,
True/False: Mary Shaw's comments were all factually incorrect.,FALSE,
"True/False: Anita was frightened by the intruder, but Anand remained calm and brave throughout.",FALSE,
"True/False: Shaana's journey ends in the North-East, where she decides to stay.",FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh's primary concern about the leopard in the tunnel was his own safety.,FALSE,
True/False: The National War Memorial is dedicated only to the officers of the Indian Armed Forces.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poet of ""My Dear Soldiers"" feels that the soldiers' sacrifice is not appreciated by the nation.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka was the first queen of Ullal.,FALSE,
"True/False: The River spoke to Jahnavi in a high-pitched, shrieking voice.",FALSE,
True/False: The spider's nine attempts were all slow and cautious.,FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller feels that sorrow can be detected on a face through touch.,TRUE,
True/False: The Cat's-food-Man was visiting Dr. Dolittle to sell him cat food.,FALSE,
"True/False: When Anand was on his inventing binges, he would stop combing his hair.",TRUE,
True/False: Shaana's parents were professional surfers.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh's job required him to inspect the tunnel twice every 24 hours.,TRUE,
True/False: Major Padmapani Acharya was injured by a grenade he lobbed into an enemy position.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Pushp ki Abhilasha"" is written from the perspective of a soldier.",FALSE,
True/False: The Portuguese governor of Goa decided to attack Ullal after the fall of Fort Mangalore.,TRUE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s parents worked in a factory.,FALSE,
"True/False: The king in ""Try Again"" was observing a bee building its hive.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand's burglar alarm had a bell that made a clanging sound.,TRUE,
"True/False: In ""North, South, East, West,"" Shaana traveled mostly by airplane.",FALSE,
True/False: The animal Suraj saw between the trees was a deer.,FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015.,TRUE,
"True/False: The names of over 26,000 fallen soldiers are etched on the tablets of the National War Memorial.",TRUE,
"True/False: The poet of ""My Dear Soldiers"" says the soldiers guard the deserts and the air, but not the seas.",FALSE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka made an alliance with the Arabs to fight the Portuguese.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'wailed' means to complain in a loud voice.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" suggests the poet is physically on a train journey.",FALSE,
True/False: The final battle for Ullal was won by the Portuguese.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""Three Days to See,"" the author wants to feel the ""delicate symmetry of a leaf.""",TRUE,
True/False: Anand's father hid the key to his toolbox to encourage Anand's creativity.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""A Funny Man"" has a serious and somber tone.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana's postcard from Goa mentions that she enjoyed swimming in the plateaus.,FALSE,
"True/False: The central theme of ""The Tunnel"" is the danger of playing near railway tracks.",FALSE,
True/False: The four concentric circles at the War Memorial represent the four main branches of the Armed Forces.,FALSE,
True/False: The title 'Rani' was given to Gaidinliu by the British rulers for her cooperation.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Paper Boats"" is a metaphor for sending one's hopes and dreams out into the world.",TRUE,
True/False: Mary Shaw's mother was happy with her daughter's performance during the guests' visit.,FALSE,
"True/False: The word 'plume' refers to a long, thin cloud of smoke.",TRUE,
True/False: King Bruce was inspired to try again after his generals encouraged him.,FALSE,
"True/False: The ""night mail"" in ""The Tunnel"" refers to a special delivery of letters for Sunder Singh.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" focuses on a single, famous soldier.",FALSE,
"True/False: When Boppa entered Anand's room, he was trying to steal the time machine.",FALSE,
True/False: The word ‘shimmered’ means to shine with a light that appears to move.,TRUE,
True/False: The word 'harrowing' means extremely pleasant and calm.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'inconsequential' means very important.,FALSE,
"True/False: In the poem ""Travel,"" the poet hears the train's engine steaming during the day.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha's autobiography was written by Bachendri Pal.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'awestruck' means to be bored or unimpressed.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'crestfallen' means to look happy and proud.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'groggily' means to speak in a clear and alert manner.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'obelisk' refers to a tapering stone pillar.,TRUE,
True/False: The word 'snarling' means to smile sweetly.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh covered his face with a newspaper to keep away the flies while napping.,FALSE,
"True/False: The word 'lading' in ""Paper Boats"" refers to the cargo or load of the boats.",TRUE,
"True/False: The motto of the Indian Air Force, 'Nabhaḥ Sprśam Dīptam', means ""Service Before Self"".",FALSE,
"True/False: In ""Say the Right Thing,"" Mary compliments Mrs. Harding on her talkative nature.",FALSE,
"True/False: The narrator of ""My Brother's Great Invention"" is proud of Anand's scientific genius.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""A Funny Man"" uses the literary device of alliteration in the phrase ""sounding sight.""",TRUE,
True/False: The National War Memorial has murals made of granite.,FALSE,
"True/False: In his letter, Major Padmapani Acharya told his father that victory in battle was the only desirable outcome.",FALSE,
True/False: The purpose of floating paper boats for the poet is to study the flow of the stream.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand's father dismantled the time machine himself.,TRUE,
"True/False: The ""Seven Summits"" are the seven highest mountains in the Himalayas.",FALSE,
True/False: Mary Shaw's mother wants to be friends with Mrs. Harding because she needs to borrow money.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh carried an axe into the tunnel to chop firewood.,FALSE,
"True/False: The author of ""The Tunnel"" is C.G. Salamander.",FALSE,
"True/False: In ""Travel"", the poet feels trapped by his friendships and wishes to escape them.",FALSE,
"True/False: The story ""Rani Abbakka"" is set in the 19th century during the British Raj.",FALSE,
True/False: The phrase 'Circle of Sacrifice' refers to the Tyag Chakra at the National War Memorial.,TRUE,
"True/False: The word 'scholarly' would be a good description for Anand in ""My Brother's Great Invention.""",FALSE,
True/False: The final postcard from Shaana is a complaint about her long and tiring journey.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'resilience' refers to the ability to give up easily when faced with difficulty.,FALSE,
True/False: Jahnavi’s teacher visited her home in the morning.,FALSE,
"True/False: The spider’s final, successful attempt was described as a ""bold little run.""",TRUE,
True/False: Helen Keller describes the skin of a silver birch tree as rough and shaggy.,FALSE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle had a dog named Jip.,TRUE,
"True/False: Anita, Anand's sister, was reading a comedy novel when she heard the intruder.",FALSE,
True/False: Shaana and her family went surfing in the Narmada river.,FALSE,
True/False: Lance Naik Albert Ekka was part of the 14 Guards battalion.,TRUE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" uses the simile ""as yogis"" to describe the soldiers' lonely vigilance.",TRUE,
True/False: Rani Abbakka used flaming arrows to fight the Portuguese ships.,FALSE,
"True/False: The author of ""North, South, East, West"" is Anita Rau Badami.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'Circle of Immortality' is another name for the Veerta Chakra.,FALSE,
True/False: The story of Arunima Sinha is a work of fiction.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'stealthily' means to move in a loud and noticeable way.,FALSE,
"True/False: The tone of the poem ""Try Again"" is one of hopelessness and despair.",FALSE,
True/False: Suraj's father was an accountant.,TRUE,
True/False: The word ‘sweltering’ refers to uncomfortably cold conditions.,FALSE,
"True/False: After the incident, Anand gave up inventing and decided to become a writer like his sister.",FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller's ideal three days of sight focus entirely on experiencing nature.,FALSE,
"True/False: The humour of ""A Funny Man"" relies on clever wordplay and puns.",FALSE,
True/False: The National War Memorial was built to replace India Gate.,FALSE,
True/False: The story of Rani Abbakka shows that unity among local rulers was strong against foreign invaders.,FALSE,
True/False: The river tells Jahnavi that girls are not as capable as boys.,FALSE,
True/False: Sunder Singh's leopard was a threat to humans.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poet in ""Travel"" wants to take a train because they are bored of their friends.",FALSE,
True/False: The word ‘posthumously’ means to receive an award while one is alive.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand's burglar alarm was a commercial product he bought from a store.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Paper Boats"" is written in free verse with no specific rhyme scheme.",FALSE,
True/False: The word 'conquered' in the poem 'Try Again' refers to the king defeating the spider.,FALSE,
"True/False: The final letter in ""North, South, East, West"" is from Shaana to her friends, describing her arrival home.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'Circle of Protection' or Raksha Chakra at the War Memorial is an actual wall made of stone.,FALSE,
"True/False: The main character in ""The Tunnel"" is the watchman, Sunder Singh.",FALSE,
True/False: The word 'bayoneted' refers to shooting with a rifle.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""A Funny Man,"" the narrator is frightened by the man's strange behavior.",FALSE,
True/False: Arunima Sinha is now a motivational speaker.,TRUE,
True/False: The word 'humbled' as used in the text means to be humiliated.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand's father finally believed the time machine worked after Boppa disappeared.,FALSE,
True/False: The author of the provided texts is solely Ruskin Bond.,FALSE,
True/False: The word ‘lithe’ means strong and heavy.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Try Again"" has a somber and depressing tone.",FALSE,
True/False: The National War Memorial is primarily built from wood and glass.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""My Brother's Great Invention,"" Anand's parents were worried about leaving the children alone for the night.",TRUE,
"True/False: The phrase ""ruffianly fellow"" suggests that Boppa looked like a kind and gentle man.",FALSE,
True/False: The word ‘faltered’ in Major Acharya’s citation means the attack became stronger.,FALSE,
"True/False: The ""fairies of sleep"" in ""Paper Boats"" are real characters in the story.",FALSE,
True/False: The word 'swooped' means to move slowly and carefully.,FALSE,
True/False: The text about Rani Abbakka is a historical essay.,FALSE,
True/False: Helen Keller believed that her inability to see made her appreciate the sense of touch more deeply.,TRUE,
"True/False: The main character in ""The Day the River Spoke"" is a boy who wants to be a sailor.",FALSE,
"True/False: The final message of ""Say the Right Thing"" is that children should not be allowed to speak in front of guests.",FALSE,
True/False: The purpose of Shaana’s journey was to complete her holiday homework.,FALSE,
"True/False: The motto of the National War Memorial is ""Either Slain thou shalt Go to Heaven; or Victorious thou Shalt Enjoy the Earth.""",TRUE,
"True/False: The story of Arunima Sinha is titled ""Conquering the Summit"" because she successfully climbed one of the smaller hills in her village.",FALSE,
"True/False: The 'nightjar' mentioned in ""The Tunnel"" is a type of jungle cat.",FALSE,
"True/False: The 'seven sisters' mentioned in ""The Tunnel"" were Sunder Singh's daughters.",FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""My Dear Soldiers"" was written by a soldier serving on the border.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'Zamorin of Kozhikode' was a Portuguese general who fought against Rani Abbakka.,FALSE,
True/False: Anand's time machine was dismantled because it ran out of power.,FALSE,
True/False: The word ‘undaunted’ means to be discouraged by danger.,FALSE,
"True/False: The 'shiuli' flowers are described as ""blooms of the night"".",FALSE,
True/False: The phrase 'tribes of boys' in 'The Tunnel' refers to a specific community living in the jungle.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'cinders' mentioned in the poem 'Travel' are the sparks from a steam engine's chimney.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'prosthetic leg' is a type of special boot used for mountaineering.,FALSE,
"True/False: The word 'vassal' refers to a powerful, independent ruler.",FALSE,
True/False: Dr. Dolittle became an animal doctor because he was not making enough money treating people.,FALSE,
True/False: The author of the letters about the National War Memorial is a boy named Ananda.,FALSE,
True/False: The Pamban bridge connects the Indian mainland to Rameswaram island.,TRUE,
True/False: All the 'Pradesh' states in India are located in the north.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'citation' in the context of military awards refers to a fine for bad behavior.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""Say the Right Thing,"" Mrs. Harding had two children, a boy and a girl.",FALSE,
True/False: The word 'memoir' refers to a fictional story about a famous person.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Chakravyuh' formation is symbolized by the layout of the Raksha Chakra.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'sceptical' means to be fully convinced of something.,FALSE,
True/False: The final battle in Rani Abbakka's story took place at Fort Mangalore.,FALSE,
"True/False: The poem ""Travel"" ends on a note of sadness and regret.",FALSE,
"True/False: The word 'defying' as used in ""The Tunnel"" means to obey or submit to.",FALSE,
True/False: Anand's father gave him permission to test the time machine.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'loftily' means to speak in a humble and modest manner.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'ambience' refers to the mood or atmosphere of a place.,TRUE,
True/False: The word 'gallant' means cowardly.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'fortified' means a position is weakly defended.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'cudgel' is a type of firearm.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'inconsequential' in Ananda's letter means that our daily challenges are very significant compared to soldiers' sacrifices.,FALSE,
True/False: The author of the Rani Abbakka comic is Hugh Lofting.,FALSE,
"True/False: In ""The Tunnel,"" Suraj is disappointed when the train passes because it disturbs the quiet of the jungle.",FALSE,
True/False: The main purpose of Soumya’s letter is to ask Ananda for money.,FALSE,
"True/False: The ""fairies of sleep"" in ""Paper Boats"" represent nightmares.",FALSE,
"True/False: The humour in the play ""Say the Right Thing"" is based on the witty and clever dialogue of Mary.",FALSE,
"True/False: The author of ""My Dear Soldiers,"" A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, was a former Prime Minister of India.",FALSE,
True/False: The word 'indulgently' means to treat someone with harshness and strictness.,FALSE,
True/False: The story of Dr. Dolittle suggests that animals do not have thoughts or feelings.,FALSE,
"True/False: Helen Keller's ""Three Days to See"" was written as a fictional story about a character who gains sight.",FALSE,
True/False: The lesson from King Bruce and the spider is that one should always rely on others for help.,FALSE,
"True/False: The River in ""The Day the River Spoke"" symbolizes a wise and nurturing force of nature.",TRUE,
1. King Krishnadeva Raya was known only for his skills as a warrior.,FALSE,
2. Tenali Ramakrishna was one of the nine celebrated poets known as the Navaratnas in the king's court.,FALSE,
3. The king and queen quarreled over a serious matter of state.,FALSE,
4. The queen yawned because she found the king's poem disrespectful and boring.,FALSE,
5. Tenali Rama immediately went to the king to convince him to speak to the queen.,FALSE,
6. The courtiers were initially very supportive of Tenali Rama's idea for revolutionary paddy seeds.,FALSE,
7. Tenali Rama's story about yawning while sowing seeds was a direct attempt to make the king laugh.,FALSE,
8. The king never apologized to the queen for his behavior.,FALSE,
9. The king's epic poem is titled Jambavati Parinayam.,FALSE,
10. The quarrel between the king and queen made the palace corridors seem quiet and forlorn.,TRUE,
"11. Mrs. Jones's garden, described in ""A Concrete Example,"" was full of lush green grass and large oak trees.",FALSE,
"12. The speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" believes Mrs. Jones plants her flowers using a large shovel.",FALSE,
13. Mrs. Jones was angry when the speaker stood on her flower.,FALSE,
"14. The title ""A Concrete Example"" refers only to the use of concrete in the garden.",FALSE,
"15. The rhyme scheme of the poem ""A Concrete Example"" is AABBCC for each stanza.",TRUE,
"16. The four young men in ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" were travelling to Ujjain to visit a temple.",FALSE,
17. The merchant lost a horse that was lame in one leg.,FALSE,
18. Ram Datt deduced the camel was lame because he saw it limping.,FALSE,
19. Shiv Datt knew the camel was blind in its right eye because it had eaten leaves only on the left side of the road.,TRUE,
20. The merchant was initially grateful to the four men for describing his camel so accurately.,FALSE,
21. The King of Ujjain punished the four men for deceiving the merchant.,FALSE,
22. Har Datt concluded the camel had a short tail because he saw mosquito bites on it.,TRUE,
23. Dev Datt noticed the camel had a stomach ache because it was walking very quickly.,FALSE,
24. The four men were already famous scholars in Ujjain.,FALSE,
25. The merchant's accusations were proven to be correct in the king's court.,FALSE,
"26. The play ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" is set in modern-day India.",FALSE,
27. Tenali Rama proposed using special soil and manure for the magic seeds.,FALSE,
28. The king's ministers eagerly listened to his new poem.,FALSE,
"29. The main conflict in ""The Wit That Won Hearts"" is resolved through a battle.",FALSE,
"30. The speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" is Mrs. Jones herself.",FALSE,
"31. The four men in ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" used magic to know about the camel.",FALSE,
32. King Krishnadeva Raya was a patron of learning.,TRUE,
33. The queen was upset with the king because he refused to buy her jewelry.,FALSE,
"34. The riddle ""What is always in front of you but can't be seen?"" is answered in the story.",FALSE,
35. The four men were confident that the King of Ujjain would recognize their talents.,TRUE,
36. The four young men found the merchant's lost camel for him.,FALSE,
37. The king initially believed the merchant's story and was ready to punish the four men.,FALSE,
38. The setting of the king's court is described as simple and unadorned.,FALSE,
"39. The conflict in ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" is resolved when the four men pay the merchant for the lost camel.",FALSE,
"40. At the end of the story, the king offers the four men jobs as his personal guards.",FALSE,
41. Tenali Rama was known for his serious and stern demeanor.,FALSE,
42. Mrs. Jones was proud of her garden despite the speaker finding it unusual.,TRUE,
43. The four men were walking from Ujjain to their village.,FALSE,
"44. The king was a gifted poet, with one of his acclaimed works being the Sanskrit drama Amuktamalyada.",FALSE,
"45. The ""Golden Era"" of the Vijayanagara Empire refers to a time when it won many wars.",FALSE,
"46. The speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" secretly admires Mrs. Jones's gardening style.",FALSE,
47. The four friends immediately decided on a strategy to meet the king upon reaching the city's outskirts.,FALSE,
48. The queen initially tried to resolve the issue with the king by herself.,TRUE,
49. The story of Tenali Rama suggests that humor can be an effective tool for solving serious problems.,TRUE,
"50. The final resolution of ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" sees the four men returning to their village with a reward.",FALSE,
51. Major Somnath Sharma insisted on joining his company in combat despite having a fractured leg.,FALSE,
52. The Battle of Badgam was fought to protect the Srinagar airport from infiltrators.,TRUE,
53. Major Sharma's D Company consisted of 500 soldiers.,FALSE,
54. Operation Gulmarg was launched by India to annex the Kashmir Valley.,FALSE,
55. Major Sharma was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.,FALSE,
56. Major Sharma's last words were a request for immediate withdrawal from the battle.,FALSE,
"57. The bravery of Major Sharma and his men delayed the enemy for six hours, allowing reinforcements to arrive.",TRUE,
58. Major Sharma's family had no history of military service.,FALSE,
"59. The old woman in ""Somebody's Mother"" was trying to cross a busy, dry street on a sunny day.",FALSE,
60. All the schoolboys who passed by ignored the old woman.,FALSE,
61. The boy helped the woman because he expected a reward.,FALSE,
62. The old woman prayed for the boy who helped her.,TRUE,
"63. The boys are compared to a ""flock of sheep"" because they were quiet and orderly.",FALSE,
"64. Verghese Kurien wrote the letter to his son, Siddharth.",FALSE,
65. Dr. Kurien believed that writing letters is better than using a telephone for communication.,TRUE,
66. Dr. Kurien's first career choice was to serve the nation's farmers.,FALSE,
67. Dr. Kurien's mentor in Anand was Homi J. Bhabha.,FALSE,
"68. The most important value for Dr. Kurien was personal integrity, which he defined as being honest with oneself.",TRUE,
69. Dr. Kurien advised his grandson that failure is about not succeeding in life.,FALSE,
"70. Dr. Kurien's wife, Susan, was hesitant to support his choice to live and work in Anand.",FALSE,
71. Captain Vikram Batra was the last recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.,TRUE,
72. The Green Revolution in India was initiated by Dr. Verghese Kurien.,FALSE,
"73. The old woman in ""Somebody's Mother"" was afraid to cross the street because of the fast-moving cars.",FALSE,
74. Dr. Kurien received the Padma Bhushan award in 1999.,FALSE,
75. The Blue Revolution focused on increasing milk production in India.,FALSE,
76. Major Sharma died from a bullet wound while fighting.,FALSE,
"77. The boy in ""Somebody's Mother"" felt unhappy and burdened after helping the old woman.",FALSE,
78. Dr. Kurien believed that happiness has a strong correlation with the circumstances of people's lives.,FALSE,
"79. The central theme of ""Somebody's Mother"" is the importance of being brave in difficult situations.",FALSE,
"80. Birsa Munda is affectionately known as Dharti Aaba, meaning 'Father of the Land'.",TRUE,
81. Major Somnath Sharma was inspired by tales from the Ramayana told by his grandfather.,FALSE,
82. Dr. Kurien started his working life before India became independent.,FALSE,
"83. The boy in ""Somebody's Mother"" whispered to the old woman because he was shy.",FALSE,
84. The Param Vir Chakra medal was designed by Major Somnath Sharma.,FALSE,
85. The infiltrators in the Battle of Badgam were highly trained in mountain warfare.,TRUE,
"86. The phrase ""rich military legacy"" implies that Major Sharma's family was wealthy from military service.",FALSE,
"87. The boy feels ""proud that his own were firm and strong"" because he is arrogant about his youth.",FALSE,
88. Dr. Kurien tells his grandson that the Padma Vibhushan medal belongs only to him (Dr. Kurien).,FALSE,
"89. According to Dr. Kurien, the only true rewards are those earned for work done for the larger good of humanity.",TRUE,
"90. The poem ""Somebody's Mother"" suggests that one's actions can have a ripple effect, inspiring prayers and good will.",TRUE,
91. The troops were sent to Srinagar by road.,FALSE,
92. Major Sharma was 24 years old when he laid down his life for the nation.,TRUE,
93. Dr. Kurien's letter was written in the year 2005 from Anand.,TRUE,
"94. The old woman in the poem was ""ragged and grey,"" which refers to her vibrant and colourful clothes.",FALSE,
95. The primary goal of Dr. Kurien's generation after independence was personal wealth accumulation.,FALSE,
96. The Param Vir Chakra is India's third-highest military award.,FALSE,
97. The boy who helped the old woman was part of a group of children coming from the market.,FALSE,
98. Dr. Kurien believed that one should always compare themselves with happier people to find motivation.,FALSE,
99. The official citation for Major Sharma's PVC highlights his leadership and gallantry.,TRUE,
"100. The final message of the poem ""Somebody's Mother"" is that children should always obey their parents.",FALSE,
101. Encyclopedia Brown's real name is Leroy.,TRUE,
102. Chief Brown was able to solve every case by himself without any help.,FALSE,
103. Tim Nolan and Daniel Davenport were business partners in a palm-tree nursery.,FALSE,
104. The police found the stolen jewellery after searching Tim Nolan's house.,FALSE,
105. Tim Nolan died of a heart stroke.,TRUE,
"106. The four-word code ""Nom Utes Sweden Hurts"" was written on Nolan's will.",FALSE,
"107. Encyclopedia Brown's mother, who was an English teacher, figured out the code first.",FALSE,
108. The code words referred to different countries in Europe.,FALSE,
109. The hidden jewellery was located under a fir tree.,TRUE,
"110. The poem ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"" is about a boy named Gopi.",FALSE,
111. The old man gave Gopi the magic brush with the instruction to only paint for wealthy people.,FALSE,
112. The first thing Gopi painted that became real was a bowl of khichdi.,TRUE,
113. The Zamindar wanted Gopi to paint him a beautiful garden.,FALSE,
114. Gopi willingly agreed to paint for the Zamindar.,FALSE,
115. Gopi escaped from prison by painting a key to unlock the door.,FALSE,
"116. To stop the Zamindar and his men, Gopi painted a wide and fast-flowing river.",TRUE,
117. The Zamindar was defeated when Gopi painted a beast that chased him away.,FALSE,
118. The Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Maharashtra.,FALSE,
119. The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya are built using concrete and steel.,FALSE,
120. The Lonar Crater Lake was formed by a volcanic eruption.,FALSE,
121. The Magnetic Hill in Ladakh creates an optical illusion where vehicles appear to roll uphill against gravity.,TRUE,
122. The glowing waters in Kerala are caused by a chemical spill from a factory.,FALSE,
123. The Sundarbans is a large desert region in West Bengal.,FALSE,
124. The sea at Chandipur Beach in Odisha appears and disappears due to the daily tides.,TRUE,
125. Nolan's coded message was written on a Tuesday.,FALSE,
"126. Gopi used the magic brush to paint a muffler, a plough, and a fan for the villagers.",TRUE,
127. Encyclopedia's father was proud of his son but kept his abilities a secret.,TRUE,
128. The clerk at the Diamond Mart was absolutely sure she recognized Tim Nolan as one of the robbers.,FALSE,
"129. The living root bridges of Meghalaya are a recent invention, only about 50 years old.",FALSE,
130. The Zamindar stole the magic brush from Gopi and used it to paint gold for himself.,FALSE,
"131. The poem ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"" is an adaptation of a folk tale.",TRUE,
132. The Lonar Crater is the largest of its kind in the world.,FALSE,
133. The final act Gopi does in the poem is to paint a feast to celebrate with the villagers.,TRUE,
134. Tim Nolan's will left all his property to his parents.,FALSE,
"135. The fifth word, 'Fir', was written on the calendar sheet along with the other four words.",FALSE,
136. The villagers were scared of Gopi's magic brush and stayed away from her.,FALSE,
"137. The code was simple because it was written on a calendar sheet, providing a clue about days of the week.",TRUE,
138. The Sundarbans is named after the plentiful 'sundari' trees in the area.,TRUE,
139. The mystery in the story is solved by the police without any help from Encyclopedia.,FALSE,
"140. The main theme of ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"" is that power and talent should be used for personal gain.",FALSE,
"141. The Valley of Flowers is known for its rare wildlife, including the snow leopard.",TRUE,
142. The hold-up at the Diamond Mart took place ten years before the story begins.,FALSE,
143. Gopi was sitting beneath a mango tree when the old man appeared.,FALSE,
144. Encyclopedia Brown is in the tenth grade.,FALSE,
145. The people of Meghalaya built root bridges because bamboo bridges would not last in heavy rains.,TRUE,
146. The name of Encyclopedia's father is Tim Nolan.,FALSE,
147. The magic brush was given to Gopi by the Zamindar.,FALSE,
"148. The ""Spectacular Wonders"" are all located in the northern part of India.",FALSE,
149. The story suggests that being knowledgeable and observant is more important than being physically strong for solving mysteries.,TRUE,
"150. At the end of the poem, Gopi gives the magic brush back to the old man.",FALSE,
Unit 4: Environment,,
"151. Rakesh, a six-year-old boy, lived in the Kashmir Valley.",FALSE,
152. Rakesh lived with his grandfather because there were no schools in his parents' village.,TRUE,
153. Rakesh's grandfather advised him to throw the cherry seed away because it was unlucky.,FALSE,
154. Rakesh planted the seed in a mustard bed in the middle of the garden.,FALSE,
155. The cherry tree first sprouted during the winter.,FALSE,
156. The cherry tree was first damaged by a strong wind that broke its branches.,FALSE,
157. The cherry tree was cut in two by a woman cutting grass with a scythe.,TRUE,
"158. After being cut, the cherry tree died.",FALSE,
159. The first visitor to the cherry tree was a hairy caterpillar.,FALSE,
160. The first blossom on the cherry tree was a deep red color.,FALSE,
"161. Rakesh enjoyed the taste of the first cherries from the tree, finding them very sweet.",FALSE,
162. Grandfather enjoyed sitting under the cherry tree because it provided the right amount of shade.,TRUE,
163. Rakesh felt the tree was special because it was the only one in the garden.,FALSE,
"164. The poem ""Harvest Hymn"" is a song of praise directed towards various aspects of nature and the divine.",TRUE,
"165. In the poem, only the men's voices praise Surya, the sun god.",TRUE,
"166. The women's voices in the poem are directed to Varuna, the god of rain.",FALSE,
"167. The ""gold of our fields"" refers to actual gold coins found while farming.",FALSE,
168. The poem suggests that both the sun and the rain are crucial for a successful harvest.,TRUE,
"169. The final stanza, spoken by ""All Voices,"" praises the Lord of the Universe as both the creator (Seed) and the harvester (Scythe).",TRUE,
"170. Velu, the farmer in ""Waiting for the Rain,"" was lazy and did not like to work in his fields.",FALSE,
171. The story is set during a time of heavy monsoon rains.,FALSE,
172. Velu decided to consult astrologers to make it rain.,FALSE,
173. The weather office officials confidently predicted that rain would come the next day.,FALSE,
174. The old woman told Velu that the lack of rain was a way for the overworked land to get some rest.,TRUE,
"175. At the end of the story, Velu feels a cool breeze and sees clouds gathering, signaling the arrival of rain.",TRUE,
176. Rakesh lived in a big city with many schools.,FALSE,
"177. The cherry tree's growth was stunted by the dry, cold winds.",FALSE,
178. Grandfather was grumpy during the winter because he missed his family.,FALSE,
"179. The poem ""Harvest Hymn"" uses musical instruments like the cymbal, flute, pipe, and drum to express praise.",TRUE,
180. Velu was angry with the old woman and ignored her advice.,FALSE,
181. Rakesh circled the young cherry tree with pebbles to mark its location.,FALSE,
"182. In ""Harvest Hymn,"" the Earth is described as a ""Sweet and omnipotent mother.""",TRUE,
183. The farmers in Velu's village lived entirely on hope during the drought.,TRUE,
184. The cherry tree was Rakesh's age.,FALSE,
"185. The final stanza of ""Harvest Hymn"" is a prayer for guidance and care.",TRUE,
186. Velu went to the city by bus.,FALSE,
"187. The story of the cherry tree spans over several years, from when Rakesh was six until he was nine and older.",TRUE,
"188. The old woman's advice in ""Waiting for the Rain"" is based on scientific weather prediction.",FALSE,
"189. Rakesh removed a praying-mantis from the tree, but let a hairy caterpillar stay.",FALSE,
"190. The poem ""Harvest Hymn"" is only about giving thanks for food.",FALSE,
"191. The dry, cold winds and stony soil of the Himalayan foothills were ideal for growing fruit trees.",FALSE,
192. Velu's land had always been barren and unproductive.,FALSE,
193. The cherry tree grew very fast from the moment it was planted.,FALSE,
"194. In ""Harvest Hymn,"" the bounty of the harvest is attributed solely to the farmers' hard work.",FALSE,
195. Velu's conversation with the old woman makes him more dejected and hopeless.,FALSE,
196. Grandfather's eyesight was very sharp.,FALSE,
197. The Chipko Movement was about hugging trees to prevent them from being cut.,TRUE,
"198. The central message of ""The Cherry Tree"" is that growing things requires patience, care, and resilience.",TRUE,
"199. The poem ""Harvest Hymn"" suggests a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.",TRUE,
"200. ""Waiting for the Rain"" teaches the lesson that one should always be working and never let land rest.",FALSE,
201. There was a strict regulation forbidding pets on the space station.,FALSE,
"202. Sven Olsen was a large, heavily built man.",FALSE,
203. Sven's job was to cook meals for the crew on the space station.,FALSE,
"204. Sven brought the pet, Claribel, aboard the space station out of scientific curiosity.",TRUE,
"205. Claribel was a small, yellow parrot.",FALSE,
206. The narrator first saw Claribel after being woken up by her singing.,FALSE,
207. Claribel had no trouble adapting to the zero-gravity environment.,TRUE,
"208. One morning, the crew woke up feeling energetic and refreshed.",FALSE,
209. Sven found Claribel had fainted from lack of food.,FALSE,
210. The crew revived Claribel by giving her a shot of oxygen.,TRUE,
211. The narrator remembered that miners used canaries to warn them of poisonous gas.,TRUE,
212. The air purifier malfunctioned because it was struck by a small meteor.,FALSE,
"213. The space station's alarm system worked perfectly, but the crew ignored it.",FALSE,
"214. The poem ""Magnifying Glass"" suggests that the glass has actual magical powers.",FALSE,
"215. Through the magnifying glass, a scrap of chalk shows ""a myriad shells.""",TRUE,
216. The poet observes a spider weaving a web with his naked eye.,FALSE,
217. The poem describes the fly as being very clever for avoiding the spider's net.,FALSE,
218. The poet believes the magnifying glass makes even the tiniest thing less interesting.,FALSE,
"219. The poem concludes by saying that with similar lenses, one could explore Mars in an afternoon.",FALSE,
220. Bibha Chowdhuri was India's first woman biologist.,FALSE,
221. She conducted her Ph.D. research on cosmic rays at the University of Manchester.,TRUE,
222. Bibha Chowdhuri won the Nobel Prize in 1950 for her discovery of pi-mesons.,FALSE,
223. Homi J. Bhabha personally selected her to be the first woman faculty member at TIFR.,TRUE,
"224. In 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named a newly discovered planet ""Bibha"" in her honor.",FALSE,
225. Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is known as the 'Missile Woman of India'.,FALSE,
"226. The narrator of ""Feathered Friend"" was the space station's chief engineer.",FALSE,
"227. In ""Magnifying Glass,"" a drop of water is compared to a forest of trees.",FALSE,
228. Bibha Chowdhuri received many awards during her lifetime for her scientific work.,FALSE,
229. Sven kept Claribel hidden from the rest of the crew for the entire mission.,FALSE,
"230. The ""three-dimensional ballet"" refers to a dance performance held on the space station.",FALSE,
"231. The magnifying glass reveals that the spider has ""tigerish claws.""",TRUE,
232. More than 50 women contributed to India's Chandrayaan-3 mission.,TRUE,
233. Claribel's rescue of the crew was intentional on her part.,FALSE,
"234. The main theme of ""Magnifying Glass"" is the danger of insects like spiders.",FALSE,
235. Bibha Chowdhuri's story highlights the challenges faced by early women scientists in a male-dominated field.,TRUE,
236. The narrator's headache was caused by lack of sleep.,FALSE,
"237. The narrator of ""Feathered Friend"" is Sven Olsen.",FALSE,
"238. ""Feathered Friend"" is a work of non-fiction, documenting a real event on a space station.",FALSE,
239. The success of women in ISRO today is built upon the foundation laid by pioneers like Bibha Chowdhuri.,TRUE,
"240. The narrator in ""Magnifying Glass"" uses the tool to look at man-made objects.",FALSE,
241. The crew had to think fast to explain the sounds Claribel made when visitors from Earth were present.,TRUE,
242. Bibha Chowdhuri worked with Vikram Sarabhai at the Physical Research Laboratory.,TRUE,
"243. The ""pipe of peace"" in ""Feathered Friend"" was a literal pipe the crew smoked to calm down.",FALSE,
"244. The poem ""Magnifying Glass"" suggests that scientific observation can be a source of wonder and amazement.",TRUE,
245. Sven Olsen was punished for bringing an unauthorized pet onto the space station.,FALSE,
"246. The name ""Bibha,"" meaning ""beam of light,"" is considered fitting for the star named after her because she illuminated a path for women in science.",TRUE,
"247. The final message of ""Feathered Friend"" is that pets are a dangerous distraction in space.",FALSE,
248. The word 'dovetailed' in the description of Sven's work means the girders were shaped like a bird's tail.,FALSE,
249. Bibha Chowdhuri's persistence earned her a place at the Bose Institute.,TRUE,
"250. The narrator of ""Feathered Friend"" was initially annoyed by Claribel's whistling.",TRUE,
251. The king’s poem that caused the quarrel was praised by all his ministers for its clarity.,FALSE,
252. Tenali Rama presented the king with a plateful of cooked rice to demonstrate his idea.,FALSE,
253. The courtier's sarcastic comment about the paddy seeds was that they probably grew on the moon.,TRUE,
254. Tenali Rama claimed his special seeds would double the existing crop yield.,FALSE,
255. The king’s immediate reaction to Rama's suggestion was one of enthusiastic agreement.,FALSE,
256. Tenali Rama’s story made the king yawn instinctively in the court.,TRUE,
257. The king realized his mistake about the queen after Tenali Rama directly mentioned the quarrel.,FALSE,
258. The queen refused to listen to the king’s poem even after he apologized.,FALSE,
259. The king and queen rewarded Tenali Rama with a position as a general in the army.,FALSE,
"260. The word ""forlorn"" is used in the story to describe the happy and cheerful palace corridors.",FALSE,
"261. In ""A Concrete Example,"" the speaker and Mrs. Jones talked about a flower for a few seconds.",FALSE,
262. Mrs. Jones’s garden contained a sundial that the speaker found very ordinary.,FALSE,
"263. The speaker in ""A Concrete Example"" found the tiny plants in the garden to be very meaningful.",FALSE,
"264. The final line of the poem ""A Concrete Example"" reveals that the speaker was sitting on the flower.",FALSE,
"265. The term 'rockery' refers to a section of a garden with a flat, grassy lawn.",FALSE,
"266. In ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" the four men had been traveling for ten days.",TRUE,
267. Har Datt was the first to suggest that the group needed a strategy to meet the king.,TRUE,
268. The four men decided to rest under an oak tree to share their findings about the camel.,FALSE,
269. The merchant believed Dev Datt must be a healer because he knew about the camel's stomach pain.,TRUE,
270. The four men agreed to wait for the king’s summons at the city gates.,FALSE,
271. The merchant did not trust the men and personally escorted them to the king.,TRUE,
"272. In the king's court, the merchant accused the four men of injuring his camel.",FALSE,
273. The king was unimpressed with Ram Datt's observation about the camel being lame.,FALSE,
274. Har Datt’s reasoning for the short tail was based on the type of plants the camel had eaten.,FALSE,
275. The king used the word 'flawless' to describe the men's reasoning.,TRUE,
276. The king punished the merchant with imprisonment for making a false accusation.,FALSE,
277. The four men were initially hesitant to accept the king’s offer to become his advisers.,FALSE,
"278. The king wanted the men as advisers because he believed their wisdom would be a ""beacon"" for his kingdom.",TRUE,
"279. The word ""adorned"" means to make something plain or simple.",FALSE,
"280. The four men used deduction, which means to guess randomly without evidence.",FALSE,
281. The play ends with the court erupting in applause for the king's decision.,TRUE,
"282. The term ""Ashtadiggajas"" refers to the eight chief ministers of Krishnadeva Raya.",FALSE,
283. Tenali Rama’s plan required him to wait for the right moment in the court proceedings.,TRUE,
"284. The speaker of ""A Concrete Example"" is annoyed by Mrs. Jones.",FALSE,
285. The four friends' main goal was to demonstrate their intelligence to the King of Ujjain.,FALSE,
286. The quarrel between the king and queen lasted for a single day.,FALSE,
"287. The setting for the beginning of ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" is inside the city of Ujjain.",FALSE,
"288. The king's throne is described as ""ornate,"" meaning it was plain and simple.",FALSE,
"289. In ""A Concrete Example,"" the refrain ""My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones,"" appears at the start of every stanza.",TRUE,
"290. The central message of ""The Wit That Won Hearts"" is that direct confrontation is the best way to solve disagreements.",FALSE,
291. The king's final words in the play are a command for the merchant to be arrested.,FALSE,
"292. The word ""trivial"" used to describe the king and queen's quarrel means it was extremely important.",FALSE,
293. The four men were able to describe the camel accurately because they were following it.,FALSE,
294. The king is portrayed as a foolish and unjust ruler.,FALSE,
"295. The word ""sarcasm,"" used to describe a courtier's tone, means genuine praise.",FALSE,
"296. The main lesson from ""Wisdom Paves the Way"" is that it is dangerous to travel on dusty roads.",FALSE,
297. Tenali Rama’s solution was aimed at embarrassing the queen in front of the court.,FALSE,
"298. The play’s title, ""Wisdom Paves the Way,"" suggests that intelligence can create opportunities.",TRUE,
299. Mrs. Jones was angry that the speaker did not appreciate her garden.,FALSE,
300. The story of Tenali Rama demonstrates that even wise rulers can be blinded by pride.,TRUE,
"301. The D Company of the 4th Battalion, Kumaon Regiment, arrived in Srinagar on foot.",FALSE,
302. Major Sharma argued that he knew his men well and would not let them go into action without him.,TRUE,
303. The village of Badgam was strategically unimportant for the protection of the Srinagar airfield.,FALSE,
304. The enemy attacked D Company in the early morning.,FALSE,
305. Major Sharma used ground panels to guide Indian aircraft towards the enemy target.,TRUE,
306. The Indian soldiers were outnumbered by the tribal invaders by a ratio of almost seven to one.,TRUE,
"307. During the battle, Major Sharma stayed hidden in a trench to direct fire.",FALSE,
"308. When informed they were running out of ammunition, Brigade headquarters ordered D Company to surrender.",FALSE,
309. The sacrifice of D Company demotivated the enemy and caused over 300 casualties among them.,TRUE,
310. Major Sharma was the first living soldier to receive the Param Vir Chakra.,FALSE,
"311. In ""Somebody's Mother,"" the street was crowded with people who were all eager to help the old woman.",FALSE,
"312. The old woman was described as ""meek"" and ""timid.""",TRUE,
313. The boy who helped was the quietest and shyest of his group.,FALSE,
314. The boy placed his hand on the old woman’s arm to guide her.,FALSE,
315. The boy explained his actions to his friends by saying the woman reminded him of his grandmother.,FALSE,
"316. The poem ""Somebody's Mother"" is written in stanzas of three lines each.",FALSE,
317. Dr. Kurien believed that writing a letter provides a more lasting joy than a phone call.,TRUE,
"318. After India's independence, Dr. Kurien felt the noblest task was to pursue a career in metallurgy.",FALSE,
319. Dr. Kurien could have chosen a commission in the Indian Army instead of working in Anand.,TRUE,
320. Dr. Kurien’s wife found life in Anand to be full of modern comforts from the very beginning.,FALSE,
"321. Dr. Kurien learned the value of integrity from his mentor, Verghese Kurien.",FALSE,
"322. According to Dr. Kurien, life is a privilege that should not be wasted.",TRUE,
323. Dr. Kurien told his grandson that he could keep the Padma Vibhushan medal and did not need to earn his own rewards.,FALSE,
"324. The White Revolution, led by Dr. Kurien, focused on increasing wheat production.",FALSE,
325. The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) provides academic university-level education in rural areas.,FALSE,
326. Major Sharma served in the Arakan Campaign in Burma during World War II.,TRUE,
"327. The old woman's feet are described as ""aged and slow"".",TRUE,
"328. Dr. Kurien's letter is dedicated solely to his grandson, Siddharth.",FALSE,
"329. The term ""resolute"" used to describe Major Sharma's men means they were hesitant and fearful.",FALSE,
"330. The simile ""like a flock of sheep"" is used to describe the boys' joyful and energetic exit from school.",TRUE,
331. Dr. Kurien felt that his most meaningful contribution could be made by working as a successful NRI in the US.,FALSE,
"332. Financial literacy, as discussed in the text, is only important for adults managing large businesses.",FALSE,
333. The Battle Honour of Srinagar was awarded to the 4 KUMAON battalion.,TRUE,
"334. The boy in ""Somebody's Mother"" helps the old woman cross the street and then immediately runs away.",FALSE,
335. Dr. Kurien states that there is a strong connection between people's circumstances and their happiness.,FALSE,
336. The enemy's plan in 1947 was to engineer a revolt in Kashmir and overthrow the government.,TRUE,
337. The old woman in the poem was well-dressed and wearing a new coat.,FALSE,
338. Dr. Kurien's transformation took place when he agreed to work for a large multinational corporation.,FALSE,
"339. The term ""posthumously"" means that Major Sharma received his award while he was still alive.",FALSE,
340. The reason the boy helps the old woman is because he recognizes her as his neighbor.,FALSE,
"341. A key value Dr. Kurien promotes is contributing to the ""common good.""",TRUE,
342. The Indian government airlifted troops into Srinagar because it was faster than using the land route.,FALSE,
"343. The ""chill of the Winter's day"" made the old woman stand up straight and tall.",FALSE,
344. Dr. Kurien believes that true success is measured by the awards one collects.,FALSE,
"345. Major Sharma's D Company was the first to be sent on patrol to Badgam on November 3, 1947.",FALSE,
"346. The old woman is described as anxious, glancing at the people passing her by.",TRUE,
"347. The poem ""A Nation's Strength"" by Ralph Waldo Emerson suggests that a country's greatness comes from its material wealth like gold.",FALSE,
"348. The phrase ""stand by me,"" used by Dr. Kurien about his wife, means she physically stood next to him at all times.",FALSE,
"349. According to the text, the Maha Vir Chakra is the highest military award in India.",FALSE,
350. The story of Major Somnath Sharma is presented as a tale of valor and sacrifice.,TRUE,
351. Encyclopedia Brown's father was the mayor of Idaville.,FALSE,
352. The jewellery robbery happened five months before the story begins.,FALSE,
353. Tim Nolan was arrested and convicted for the jewellery robbery.,FALSE,
354. Nolan and Davenport met after they both moved to Idaville.,FALSE,
355. Tim Nolan’s palm-tree nursery was a very profitable business.,FALSE,
356. The clue that solved the case was found inside Nolan's will.,FALSE,
357. Encyclopedia closed his eyes when he was doing his hardest thinking.,TRUE,
"358. The word ""Nominative"" was the key to decoding the message.",FALSE,
359. The code Nolan wrote was intended for the police to find the jewellery.,FALSE,
"360. The fifth, unwritten word in the sequence was 'Saturday'.",FALSE,
"361. In the poem ""The Magic Brush of Dreams,"" Gopi is first seen gathering wild beans and rice.",FALSE,
362. The man who gave Gopi the brush was a well-known village elder.,FALSE,
363. The villagers were initially skeptical of Gopi's magic brush.,FALSE,
364. The Zamindar politely requested Gopi to paint for him.,FALSE,
"365. Gopi was thrown into a pen, which is a small enclosure for animals.",TRUE,
"366. While in prison, the Zamindar gave the brush back to Gopi and asked her to paint gold.",TRUE,
367. Gopi painted a boat to escape across the river she created.,FALSE,
"368. The Valley of Flowers is famous for having only one species of flower, the marigold.",FALSE,
369. The living root bridges are considered a UNESCO world heritage site.,TRUE,
370. The Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra is saline.,TRUE,
371. The Magnetic Hill is a phenomenon that defies electricity.,FALSE,
372. The glowing waters of Kumbalangi are an example of bioluminescence.,TRUE,
373. The Sundarbans are a type of pine forest.,FALSE,
374. The sea at Chandipur Beach retreats because of a unique geological fault.,FALSE,
"375. Encyclopedia's friends said he was like a library and a computer combined, but less user-friendly.",FALSE,
376. Gopi’s drawings in the sand were permanent.,FALSE,
"377. The story ""The Case of the Fifth Word"" suggests that even small details can be very important in solving a puzzle.",TRUE,
378. The Zamindar was a kind and generous ruler who cared for the poor.,FALSE,
379. The longest living root bridge in Meghalaya is over 170 feet long.,TRUE,
"380. The phrase ""age-old problem"" refers to a problem that has existed for a very long time.",TRUE,
381. The Chief of Police put on his hat and went home to dinner when a case was easy to solve.,FALSE,
"382. After escaping, Gopi keeps painting while the Zamindar's men are following her.",TRUE,
"383. The crater at Lonar was formed in basaltic rock, which is a common occurrence for meteorite impacts.",FALSE,
"384. A key theme in ""The Magic Brush of Dreams"" is the conflict between greed and selflessness.",TRUE,
385. The optical illusion at Magnetic Hill is caused by the alignment of the surrounding slopes and the horizon.,TRUE,
386. Encyclopedia Brown charged his father a fee for solving difficult cases.,FALSE,
"387. The term ""botanical wonderland"" is used to describe the living root bridges.",FALSE,
388. Gopi's final act in the poem is to punish the villagers for not helping her against the Zamindar.,FALSE,
389. The narrator states that the story of the spectacular wonders challenges our understanding of the natural world.,TRUE,
390. The four-word code was an anagram.,TRUE,
391. Gopi used a twig to draw in the sand at the beginning of the poem.,TRUE,
"392. Chief Brown had a ""hunch"" that Nolan and Davenport hid the loot.",TRUE,
"393. The purpose of the ""invisible"" Chandipur beach is to play hide-and-seek with visitors.",FALSE,
"394. The mystery is called ""The Case of the Fifth Word"" because there were five words written on the calendar sheet.",FALSE,
395. The villagers who received Gopi's magical gifts kept them a secret from the Zamindar.,FALSE,
396. The Sundarbans forest helps to stabilize the coastline and reduce erosion.,TRUE,
"397. Encyclopedia's parents were the only people who called him by his real name, Leroy.",FALSE,
398. The man gave Gopi the magic brush in a public ceremony in the village square.,FALSE,
"399. The story suggests that expensive, high-tech engineering is always superior to natural, indigenous solutions.",FALSE,
"400. The resolution of the jewellery case depended on understanding grammar, geography, and anthropology.",FALSE,
401. Rakesh bought a bunch of cherries for fifty rupees.,FALSE,
"402. By the time Rakesh reached home, he had only three cherries left.",TRUE,
403. Rakesh's grandfather ate two of the three remaining cherries.,FALSE,
404. Rakesh forgot all about the cherry seed immediately after having lunch.,TRUE,
405. The first sign of spring was the blooming of deodar trees.,FALSE,
"406. When the cherry tree first sprouted, it was about four feet high.",FALSE,
407. Grandfather warned Rakesh not to drown the tiny tree with too much water.,TRUE,
408. The cherry tree grew slowly during the monsoon season.,FALSE,
"409. When the goat ate the leaves, only the main stem of the cherry tree remained.",FALSE,
410. Rakesh was eight years old when the woman cut the cherry tree in half.,TRUE,
411. Rakesh went to his village during the winter to help his parents.,FALSE,
"412. Grandfather called Rakesh's eyes ""Blackberry eyes.""",TRUE,
"413. When Rakesh was nine, the cherry tree was almost as tall as him.",TRUE,
414. The first birds to feast on the cherries were bulbuls and scarlet minivets.,TRUE,
"415. At the end of the story, Rakesh is lying on a cane chair under the tree.",FALSE,
"416. In ""Harvest Hymn,"" the ""lord of the lotus"" and ""lord of the harvest"" refers to Varuna.",FALSE,
"417. The poem describes the Earth's bosom as ""plentiful"" because it feeds us.",TRUE,
418. The farmers in the poem offer their lives and labours as tribute to Bramha.,TRUE,
"419. The farmers ask Varuna for his ""succour, thy counsel, thy care.""",FALSE,
"420. The poem uses archaic words like ""thou,"" ""thee,"" and ""thy.""",TRUE,
"421. In ""Waiting for the Rain,"" Velu had owned his piece of land for nearly six years.",TRUE,
422. Velu cultivated jowar and dhal on his land.,TRUE,
"423. During the drought, the earth became soft and yielding.",FALSE,
424. The old woman Velu meets has dull eyes and a wrinkled face.,FALSE,
425. Velu was angry because it was the first season in ten years that he had not been able to work.,FALSE,
426. The old woman compares Nature to a strict father.,FALSE,
"427. The old woman believed that without rain, the land gets a chance to become fresh and ready for the next crop.",TRUE,
428. Velu immediately dismissed the old woman's ideas as foolish and walked away.,FALSE,
"429. At the very end of the story, a heavy downpour begins.",FALSE,
"430. Rakesh's parents grew maize, rice, and barley in terraced fields.",TRUE,
431. The soil where Rakesh lived was fertile and moist.,FALSE,
432. The cherry tree survived being bent low with the weight of snow during winter.,TRUE,
"433. The term ""ineffable"" used in ""Harvest Hymn"" means something that can be easily described.",FALSE,
434. Velu was dejected after his visit to the weather office because they gave him bad news about a coming storm.,FALSE,
435. Rakesh wonders at the end if creating something from a seed is what it feels like to be God.,TRUE,
"436. The men's voices in ""Harvest Hymn"" praise Varuna as the ""lord of the main"" (ocean).",TRUE,
437. The old woman tells Velu that the earth is old and has worked for thousands of years.,TRUE,
438. The calls of the wild ducks flying north were faint and hard to hear in the mountain air.,FALSE,
"439. The archaic word ""thine"" means ""yours.""",TRUE,
440. Velu believed that hard work was a form of punishment.,FALSE,
"441. After the cherry tree was cut in two, Grandfather was certain it would die.",FALSE,
"442. ""Fallowing"" is the practice of leaving land without sowing for a cycle to allow it to recover nutrients.",TRUE,
443. Rakesh went home for the monsoon and returned thinner but stronger.,TRUE,
"444. The poem ""Harvest Hymn"" is structured with different stanzas for men, women, and then all voices together.",TRUE,
445. The old woman smiled at Velu because she found his distress amusing.,FALSE,
"446. The cherry tree grew taller than Grandfather, who was older than some of the oak trees.",TRUE,
447. The primary objective of the India Meteorological Department's Agricultural Division is to boost tourism.,FALSE,
"448. The story of ""The Cherry Tree"" is written by Sarojini Naidu.",FALSE,
449. The word 'succour' means help given to someone in distress.,TRUE,
"450. The story ""Waiting for the Rain"" suggests that humans should always try to control nature.",FALSE,
451. Sven Olsen worked as a psychologist on the space station.,FALSE,
452. Sven received a bonus for maintaining a weight under 150 pounds.,TRUE,
453. Claribel's food requirements were large and difficult to manage in space.,FALSE,
454. The narrator hit his head because he was startled by Claribel's whistle.,TRUE,
455. Claribel's backward loop was a common trick for earthbound canaries.,FALSE,
456. Sven smuggled Claribel aboard the ferry from Earth when he was going on leave.,FALSE,
457. It was easy for the crew to conceal Claribel because a space station has many hiding places.,TRUE,
"458. The crew worked twelve-hour watches, which they found very difficult because they needed a lot of sleep in space.",FALSE,
459. Jock Duncan was the space station's official veterinarian.,FALSE,
460. The emergency oxygen cylinder was marked with a red band.,FALSE,
"461. After being revived, Claribel keeled over again immediately after she started trilling.",TRUE,
462. The narrator’s mind felt very sharp and alert on the morning of the incident.,FALSE,
"463. Jim, the duty engineer, immediately believed the narrator’s theory about the air quality.",FALSE,
464. The narrator concludes that hearing birdsong on a space station is a reason to be alarmed.,FALSE,
"465. The ""round glass"" in the poem ""Magnifying Glass"" refers to a telescope.",FALSE,
"466. Through the magnifying glass, an inch of moss appears like a desert.",FALSE,
"467. The spider's web is described as being made of ""woven web-silk.""",TRUE,
468. The poet feels that the flies are very smart for having so many eyes.,FALSE,
469. The magnifying glass can make things seem more marvellous than they are.,TRUE,
470. Bibha Chowdhuri was celebrated for her achievements during the early days of ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission.,FALSE,
471. Bibha Chowdhuri was the first Indian woman to excel in high-energy particle physics.,TRUE,
472. Bibha Chowdhuri conducted her work on cosmic rays at the Kolar Gold Mines.,TRUE,
"473. The star named ""Bibha"" is in the constellation Orion.",FALSE,
474. The government of India instituted a chair professorship in Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava's name.,FALSE,
"475. The journey for women scientists from Bibha Chowdhuri's era to today has been described as ""long and arduous.""",TRUE,
"476. The word ""wiry,"" used to describe Sven, means he was weak and frail.",FALSE,
"477. The term ""spinnerets"" refers to the spider's eyes.",FALSE,
478. The text suggests that Bibha Chowdhuri's story was largely forgotten until recent honors were bestowed upon her.,TRUE,
"479. The crew found Sven’s canary, Claribel, sleeping peacefully in her cage.",FALSE,
"480. The poet of ""Magnifying Glass"" uses the tool to examine a piece of fabric.",FALSE,
"481. Bibha Chowdhuri ""defied the odds"" by pursuing science in an era when it was uncommon for women.",TRUE,
"482. The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" is the commander of the space station.",FALSE,
"483. The poem ""Magnifying Glass"" moves from observing microscopic details to contemplating a celestial body.",TRUE,
"484. The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mechanics.",FALSE,
485. The failure of the half-million-dollar alarm system highlights a theme of technology's fallibility.,TRUE,
"486. The word ""myriad,"" meaning a countless or extremely great number, is used to describe the shells in a scrap of chalk.",TRUE,
487. Bibha Chowdhuri's story is used as an example to show that women have always had equal opportunities in science in India.,FALSE,
488. Claribel's rescue of the crew was a planned part of Sven's scientific experiment.,FALSE,
"489. The term ""deft"" used to describe the spider means it is clumsy and slow.",FALSE,
"490. The main idea of the ""Bibha Chowdhuri"" text is that modern women scientists in ISRO succeeded without the help of earlier pioneers.",FALSE,
"491. The narrator in ""Feathered Friend"" was not affected by the bad air.",FALSE,
"492. The final stanza of ""Magnifying Glass"" suggests that telescopes are a type of magnifying lens.",TRUE,
"493. ""Feathered Friend"" is a serious, grim story about the dangers of space travel with no elements of humor.",FALSE,
"494. The title ""Bibha,"" given to the star, means ""darkness"" in Sanskrit.",FALSE,
"495. The narrator of ""Feathered Friend"" was jealous of Sven's pet canary.",FALSE,
"496. The poem ""Magnifying Glass"" argues that we should stop using technology and only rely on our natural senses.",FALSE,
497. Bibha Chowdhuri's legacy is important because it inspires young women to pursue science and break barriers.,TRUE,
"498. The primary conflict in ""Feathered Friend"" is between Sven and the narrator over who gets to keep Claribel.",FALSE,
"499. The word ""surpass"" in ""Magnifying Glass"" means to become worse than something else.",FALSE,
500. The story of Bibha Chowdhuri suggests that recognition and fame are the only true measures of a scientist's success.,FALSE,
Margie wrote her diary entry about Tommy finding a real book on 17 May 2157.,TRUE,
The pages of the book Tommy found were white and smooth.,FALSE,
Margie was older than Tommy.,FALSE,
The book Tommy found was about school.,TRUE,
Margie loved school and was excited to read a book about it.,FALSE,
The County Inspector was a round little man with a red face.,TRUE,
The County Inspector told Margie's mother that Margie was not intelligent enough for the geography sector.,FALSE,
Margie's schoolroom was located right next to her bedroom.,TRUE,
Margie's mechanical teacher gave her lessons at any time she wanted.,FALSE,
"In the old schools, students could help each other with homework because they learned the same things.",TRUE,
"Tommy believed that the ""real book"" was more useful than his television screen because it could be stored forever.",FALSE,
"In the poem 'The Road Not Taken', the traveler is in a ""yellow wood"".",TRUE,
The traveler in the poem immediately chose one of the two roads without any hesitation.,FALSE,
"The traveler felt that the second road had a ""better claim"" because it was grassy and wanted wear.",TRUE,
"According to the traveler, one road was clearly more traveled than the other.",FALSE,
The traveler in 'The Road Not Taken' doubted he would ever come back to travel the first road.,TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie was nervous yet excited on her first day at the Royal Academy of Music in London.,TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie's deafness was discovered when she was born.,FALSE,
Evelyn's headmistress advised her parents to take her to a specialist.,TRUE,
"After her deafness was confirmed, Evelyn decided to give up her interest in music.",FALSE,
Percussionist Ron Forbes helped Evelyn sense music through her body instead of her ears.,TRUE,
Evelyn scored average marks in her audition for the Royal Academy of Music.,FALSE,
Evelyn explains that she can feel the resonances of drums flowing into her body by leaning against them.,TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie only performs in prestigious concert halls.,FALSE,
"Emperor Aurangzeb banned the playing of the pungi because of its shrill, unpleasant sound.",TRUE,
A professional musician improved the tonal quality of the pungi.,FALSE,
The shehnai was named so because it was first played in the Shah's chambers by a 'nai' (barber).,TRUE,
"Bismillah Khan's maternal uncle, Ali Bux, was employed to play the shehnai at the Vishnu temple of Benaras.",TRUE,
Bismillah Khan's first trip abroad was to the United States of America.,FALSE,
Bismillah Khan's ventures in film music were limited to only two films.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan agreed to head a shehnai school in the U.S.A. on the condition that they build a replica of the River Ganga.,FALSE,
"In the poem 'Wind', the poet asks the wind to come softly.",TRUE,
The poet in 'Wind' praises the wind for being gentle with weaklings.,FALSE,
The poet suggests that building strong homes is a way to make friends with the wind.,TRUE,
Kezia felt a glad sense of relief when she heard the carriage of her father growing fainter.,TRUE,
Kezia stuttered with everyone she spoke to.,FALSE,
"On Sunday afternoons, Kezia's grandmother sent her to the drawing-room for a ""nice talk"" with her parents.",TRUE,
Kezia made a pin-cushion for her father's birthday gift and filled it with cotton wool.,FALSE,
The papers Kezia tore up were her father's speech for the Port Authority.,TRUE,
Kezia's father used a stick to beat her on her back.,FALSE,
"The Macdonalds, who lived next door, had five children.",TRUE,
Kezia's nightmare was about a butcher with a knife and a rope.,TRUE,
"When Kezia had the nightmare, her grandmother came to comfort her.",FALSE,
Kezia eventually realized her father was too tired from work to be like Mr. Macdonald.,TRUE,
"At the end of the story, Kezia's feelings for her father remained unchanged.",FALSE,
"In 'Rain on the Roof', the poet describes the darkness as gently weeping in rainy tears.",TRUE,
The poet finds it depressing to press the pillow of his cottage-chamber bed during the rain.,FALSE,
"In the poem, the poet's single major memory that comes to him is of his mother.",TRUE,
Albert Einstein was born in the German city of Berlin.,FALSE,
"Einstein's mother thought he was a ""freak"" because his head seemed too large.",TRUE,
A headmaster once told Einstein's father that Albert would never make a success at anything.,TRUE,
Einstein loved the strict discipline at his school in Munich.,FALSE,
Einstein decided to continue his education in Switzerland because it was more liberal than Munich.,TRUE,
Mileva Marić was a fellow student whom Einstein found unintelligent.,FALSE,
"Einstein jokingly called his desk drawer at the patent office the ""bureau of theoretical physics.""",TRUE,
Einstein's famous formula is E=mc2.,TRUE,
Einstein's mother was very supportive of his decision to marry Mileva Marić from the beginning.,FALSE,
"Einstein wrote a letter to the American President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning him about the potential of an atomic bomb.",TRUE,
Einstein was happy about the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.,FALSE,
"In 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', the poet wants to build a small cabin of clay and wattles.",TRUE,
The poet intends to have eight bean-rows and a hive for wasps.,FALSE,
"The poet hears the lake water lapping with low sounds in his ""deep heart's core"".",TRUE,
"The narrator of ""The Snake and the Mirror"" was an established doctor with high earnings.",FALSE,
The doctor's room had a regular traffic of rats.,TRUE,
The doctor was a great admirer of beauty and believed in making himself look handsome.,TRUE,
The doctor decided he would marry a thin woman who could run fast.,FALSE,
A snake landed on the doctor's shoulder after falling from the roof.,TRUE,
"When the snake coiled around his arm, the doctor immediately jumped and cried out.",FALSE,
The snake looked into the mirror on the table.,TRUE,
The snake followed the doctor as he ran out of the room.,FALSE,
"When the doctor returned to his room the next day, a thief had stolen most of his things.",TRUE,
"The thief had taken everything, including the doctor's dirty vest.",FALSE,
"In 'A Legend of the Northland', the story is set in a place where the nights are very long in winter.",TRUE,
The little woman in the poem gave Saint Peter a large cake from her store.,FALSE,
Saint Peter punished the woman for her selfishness by changing her into a woodpecker.,TRUE,
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born into a middle-class Tamil family in Rameswaram.,TRUE,
"Kalam's father, Jainulabdeen, was a wealthy man with extensive formal education.",FALSE,
Kalam earned his first wages by helping his cousin Samsuddin catch bundles of newspapers thrown from a moving train.,TRUE,
Kalam's three close childhood friends were all from Muslim families.,FALSE,
"During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, Kalam's family arranged boats for carrying idols.",TRUE,
A new teacher at Rameswaram Elementary School asked Kalam to sit on the back bench because he was a Muslim.,TRUE,
Lakshmana Sastry supported the new teacher's actions and praised him for upholding social norms.,FALSE,
"Kalam's science teacher, Sivasubramania Iyer, was a rebel who worked to break social barriers.",TRUE,
Sivasubramania Iyer's wife was happy to serve a meal to a Muslim boy in her ritually pure kitchen.,FALSE,
Kalam's father quoted Khalil Gibran to his mother when Kalam asked for permission to leave Rameswaram.,TRUE,
The poem 'No Men Are Foreign' emphasizes that people from different countries are strange and different from us.,FALSE,
"According to the poem, a single body breathes beneath all uniforms.",TRUE,
"The poem suggests that people in other countries are not aware of sun, air, and water like we are.",FALSE,
"The poet states that when we are told to hate our brothers, we are actually betraying ourselves.",TRUE,
Santosh Yadav was born in a society where the birth of a daughter was considered a blessing.,FALSE,
The 'holy man' was surprised when Santosh's grandmother told him they did not want a son.,TRUE,
"As a young girl, Santosh Yadav preferred traditional Indian dresses over shorts.",FALSE,
Santosh's parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send her to the best schools.,TRUE,
Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education.,TRUE,
Santosh's parents willingly paid for her education in Delhi from the start.,FALSE,
"From her room in Kasturba Hostel, Santosh used to watch villagers going up the Aravalli Hills.",TRUE,
Santosh enrolled in a mountaineering course at Uttarkashi with her father's permission.,FALSE,
"At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav became the youngest woman in the world to scale Mt Everest.",TRUE,
"During the 1992 Everest mission, Santosh saved a fellow climber, Mohan Singh, by sharing her oxygen.",TRUE,
Santosh scaled Mt Everest only once in her career.,FALSE,
Santosh Yadav collected and brought down 500 kilograms of garbage from the Himalayas.,TRUE,
Maria Sharapova reached the world number one position in women's tennis on 22 August 2005.,TRUE,
Maria Sharapova was packed off to train in the United States after she had celebrated her tenth birthday.,FALSE,
"Maria's mother, Yelena, could not go with her to Florida due to visa restrictions.",TRUE,
"As a young trainee, other tennis pupils would wake Maria up and order her to tidy the room.",TRUE,
The bullying and humiliation Maria faced made her want to quit tennis.,FALSE,
Maria Sharapova proudly parades her Russian nationality despite having a pronounced American accent.,TRUE,
"Maria Sharapova's hobbies include fashion, singing, dancing, and reading novels by Charles Dickens.",FALSE,
"Maria considers becoming number one in the world to be the most important thing, even more than money.",TRUE,
The sign outside the Pashupatinath temple proclaims 'Entrance for all religions'.,FALSE,
"At Pashupatinath, the author describes an atmosphere of 'febrile confusion'.",TRUE,
A party of saffron-clad Westerners were easily granted permission to enter the Pashupatinath temple.,FALSE,
The holy river Bagmati flows below the Pashupatinath temple.,TRUE,
"There is a belief at Pashupatinath that when a small shrine fully emerges from the river bank, the evil period of the Kaliyug will end.",TRUE,
The Baudhnath stupa is described as a crowded and noisy place.,FALSE,
Many of the small shops on the outer edge of the Baudhnath stupa are owned by Tibetan immigrants.,TRUE,
The author describes Kathmandu as a clean and quiet city with very little commercial activity.,FALSE,
The author decided to fly back home because he was exhausted and homesick.,TRUE,
The flute seller near the hotel aggressively shouted out his wares to attract customers.,FALSE,
The author finds flute music to be both the most universal and most particular of sounds.,TRUE,
The poem 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal' is about the death of a loved one.,TRUE,
"In the poem, the poet feels that his loved one can still feel the touch of earthly years.",FALSE,
"After her death, the loved one has no motion or force and is rolled round in the earth's daily course.",TRUE,
"The setting of the play 'If I Were You' is a large, luxurious mansion.",FALSE,
"When the play begins, Gerrard is making a phone call.",TRUE,
The Intruder who enters Gerrard's cottage is carrying a revolver.,TRUE,
Gerrard is terrified and immediately panics when the Intruder appears.,FALSE,
The Intruder wants to know a few things about Gerrard.,TRUE,
Gerrard tells the Intruder that he does not own a car.,FALSE,
The Intruder's speciality in crime is jewel robbery.,TRUE,
The Intruder's ultimate plan is to kill Gerrard and take on his identity.,TRUE,
The Intruder is wanted for a bank robbery.,FALSE,
The Intruder believes he looks enough like Gerrard to get away with impersonating him.,TRUE,
Gerrard tells the Intruder that he is a school teacher to scare him.,FALSE,
Gerrard convinces the Intruder that he is also a criminal on the run.,TRUE,
Gerrard claims to have a man posted on the main road to watch for the police.,TRUE,
The door that Gerrard points to leads directly to the garage.,FALSE,
Gerrard successfully locks the Intruder in a cupboard.,TRUE,
"At the end of the play, Gerrard calls the Intruder's accomplice.",FALSE,
"Bismillah Khan was awarded the Padmashri, while Santosh Yadav was awarded the Bharat Ratna.",FALSE,
Both Maria Sharapova and Evelyn Glennie had to leave their homes at a young age to pursue their careers.,TRUE,
A common theme in 'A Truly Beautiful Mind' and 'My Childhood' is the presence of influential teachers who shaped the protagonists' futures.,TRUE,
"The author of 'Kathmandu', Vikram Seth, and the doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' both had rooms that were electrified.",FALSE,
"Both Kezia in 'The Little Girl' and Margie in 'The Fun They Had' initially held negative views about something they later saw from a different perspective (Kezia's father and old schools, respectively).",TRUE,
The poem 'Wind' and 'A Legend of the Northland' are both examples of ballads.,FALSE,
"Gerrard in 'If I Were You' and Santosh Yadav in 'Reach for the Top' both demonstrate quick, clever thinking to overcome a difficult situation.",TRUE,
The main character in 'The Little Girl' and the doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' both felt admiration for their own appearance.,FALSE,
"Both A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Albert Einstein showed early signs of being different from other children, which concerned their families.",TRUE,
"The central theme of 'The Road Not Taken' is about avoiding travel, while 'Kathmandu' is about the joys of staying home.",FALSE,
The 'holy man' in 'Reach for the Top' and Saint Peter in 'A Legend of the Northland' are both religious figures who interact with women and are surprised by their actions.,TRUE,
"Evelyn Glennie learned to play the shehnai, and Bismillah Khan learned to play the xylophone.",FALSE,
Both Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova displayed immense mental toughness and determination to reach the top of their respective fields.,TRUE,
"The story 'The Fun They Had' is set in the future, whereas 'My Childhood' is a recollection of the past.",TRUE,
"In 'The Snake and the Mirror', the snake was killed by the doctor at the end.",FALSE,
"The poem 'Rain on the Roof' connects the sound of rain to the poet's memories, particularly of his mother.",TRUE,
"In 'If I Were You', Gerrard's profession involves props and plays.",TRUE,
Albert Einstein received the Nobel Prize for his work on gravity.,FALSE,
A key difference noted in 'Kathmandu' is the stillness of the Baudhnath stupa compared to the chaotic atmosphere at Pashupatinath.,TRUE,
The intruder in 'If I Were You' wanted to take on Gerrard's identity because Gerrard was a famous and wealthy actor.,FALSE,
"In 'My Childhood', Kalam's science teacher's wife initially refused to serve him food but later served him with her own hands.",TRUE,
"In the poem 'Wind', the poet is happy with the destruction caused by the wind because it removes weak things.",FALSE,
Kezia's father's name is not mentioned in the story 'The Little Girl'.,TRUE,
Santosh Yadav was the first woman in the world to climb Mt Everest.,FALSE,
"Maria Sharapova's father, Yuri, worked hard to keep her tennis training going in the United States.",TRUE,
Margie's mechanical teacher was repaired by her father.,FALSE,
"In 'The Road Not Taken', both roads were described as ""just as fair"".",TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie was discouraged by all her teachers from pursuing music.,FALSE,
The shehnai was traditionally part of the 'naubat' or traditional ensemble of nine instruments at royal courts.,TRUE,
The doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' actually married a fat woman doctor with a good medical practice.,FALSE,
Gerrard describes his voice as 'cultured'.,TRUE,
The intruder in 'If I Were You' is named Vincent Charles.,FALSE,
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's ancestral house was a large 'pucca' house made of limestone and brick.,TRUE,
Albert Einstein was a gifted amateur cello player.,FALSE,
"In 'Kathmandu', the author buys a bar of marzipan and a corn-on-the-cob.",TRUE,
Santosh Yadav began her mountaineering journey by joining a group climbing the Himalayas.,FALSE,
Maria Sharapova won the women's singles crown at Wimbledon in 2004.,TRUE,
The County Inspector slowed Margie's geography sector to an average eight-year level.,FALSE,
"In 'The Road Not Taken,' the traveler takes the road ""less traveled by"".",TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie can speak flawlessly because she reads lips perfectly.,FALSE,
Bismillah Khan became the first Indian to greet the nation with his shehnai on 15 August 1947.,TRUE,
Kezia tore up her father's important papers to make a paper boat.,FALSE,
The 'bleeding bark' in the poem 'On Killing a Tree' refers to the sap coming out of the tree after it is cut.,TRUE,
"According to the poem 'On Killing a Tree', the real strength of the tree lies in its roots.",TRUE,
The narrator in 'The Snake and the Mirror' possessed many black coats.,FALSE,
Saint Peter was feeling faint with fasting when he met the little woman.,TRUE,
"A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's mother, Ashiamma, only fed the members of their own family.",FALSE,
The poem 'No Men Are Foreign' suggests that war defiles the human earth.,TRUE,
Santosh Yadav's family was surprised and upset when a 'holy man' blessed her mother with a daughter.,FALSE,
Maria Sharapova's love for fizzy orange drinks and pancakes with chocolate spread seems at odds with her fondness for sophisticated evening gowns.,TRUE,
"Tommy found the ""real book"" in the school library.",FALSE,
Ron Forbes used two large drums to teach Evelyn Glennie to sense musical vibrations.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan refused to play the shehnai at the Kashi Vishwanath temple because he was a devout Muslim.,FALSE,
Kezia's grandmother suggested that she make a pin-cushion for her father's birthday.,TRUE,
Einstein's family moved to Milan when he was 10 years old.,FALSE,
"The author, Vikram Seth, was accompanied by Mr. Shah's son and nephew to visit the temples in Kathmandu.",TRUE,
The Intruder in 'If I Were You' was wearing horn-rimmed glasses.,FALSE,
"In 'The Snake and the Mirror', the doctor made what he called an ""earth-shaking decision"" to always keep an attractive smile on his face.",TRUE,
Margie had to write her homework in a language called punch code which she learned when she was ten years old.,FALSE,
Evelyn Glennie removes her shoes on a wooden platform to feel the vibrations through her feet and legs.,TRUE,
Santosh Yadav went to college in Delhi after passing her high school examinations.,FALSE,
Maria Sharapova's trip to Florida with her father launched her on the path to success and stardom.,TRUE,
Kezia's father always gave her a casual kiss on her forehead before going to work.,FALSE,
"The poet in 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' desires peace, which he feels ""comes dropping slow"".",TRUE,
"In 'My Childhood', a new teacher praised Ramanadha Sastry for sitting with his Muslim friend, Abdul Kalam.",FALSE,
Gerrard misleads the Intruder into thinking the phone call he receives is a warning about the police arriving.,TRUE,
"At Pashupatinath, the author sees a corpse being buried on the banks of the river Bagmati.",FALSE,
"Albert Einstein's work in 1905 included papers on light, the motion of particles, the electrodynamics of moving bodies, and energy.",TRUE,
"In the poem 'On Killing a Tree,' the poet states that a simple jab of a knife is enough to kill a tree.",FALSE,
"The name 'Santosh' means contentment, but she was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life.",TRUE,
"The narrator of 'The Fun They Had' is Margie, as indicated by her writing in her diary.",TRUE,
"In 'A Legend of the Northland,' the woman became a sparrow after being punished.",FALSE,
"Bismillah Khan's grandfather, Rasool Bux Khan, was the shehnai-nawaz of the Bhojpur king's court.",TRUE,
"In 'The Little Girl,' the Macdonalds were a quiet family with only one child.",FALSE,
The poem 'No Men Are Foreign' suggests that we all walk upon the same Earth and will lie in it after death.,TRUE,
"In 'A Truly Beautiful Mind,' Einstein's second wife, Elsa, was also his cousin.",TRUE,
The doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' was unmarried and a lawyer.,FALSE,
Santosh Yadav was the sixth child in a family with five sons.,TRUE,
The Intruder in 'If I Were You' wanted Gerrard's car because it was a rare and expensive sports car.,FALSE,
The flute seller in 'Kathmandu' occasionally makes a sale in a curiously offhanded way.,TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie's hearing was impaired due to a childhood accident.,FALSE,
The sound of the shehnai is considered auspicious.,TRUE,
The traveler in 'The Road Not Taken' chose the path that was more worn out.,FALSE,
Abdul Kalam's first wages brought him a surge of pride.,TRUE,
Albert Einstein uttered his first words at the age of one.,FALSE,
Kezia's father slept on the sofa with a handkerchief on his face on Sunday afternoons.,TRUE,
The doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' ran to the police station for help.,FALSE,
The Intruder in 'If I Were You' found out about Gerrard by listening to two people talk about him in Aylesbury.,TRUE,
Margie's mother sent for the County Inspector because the history sector of the mechanical teacher had blanked out.,FALSE,
Santosh Yadav's concern for others was evident when she provided special care to a dying climber at the South Col.,TRUE,
Maria Sharapova's mother traveled with her to the US for the first two years.,FALSE,
The poet in 'Rain on the Roof' listens to the patter of the rain on the shingles.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan was born in Benaras (Varanasi).,FALSE,
"In 'A Legend of the Northland,' the woman kept making smaller and smaller cakes because she felt they were too large to give away.",TRUE,
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's science teacher was an orthodox Brahmin who refused to interact with people from other social groups.,FALSE,
The poem 'On Killing a Tree' says the final step to kill a tree is scorching and choking it in the sun and air after uprooting it.,TRUE,
The Intruder in 'If I were You' was impressed with Gerrard's story and decided to become his partner in crime.,FALSE,
"In 'Kathmandu', there are shops selling Western cosmetics and Nepalese antiques.",TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie communicates primarily through sign language.,FALSE,
Margie thought the old kind of school must have been fun because kids from the whole neighborhood came together.,TRUE,
Santosh Yadav had to apologize to her college principal for enrolling in the mountaineering course.,FALSE,
"Maria Sharapova credits coming from ""nothing"" as a reason for being very hungry and determined.",TRUE,
Kezia's father was comforted by her grandmother after he had a nightmare.,FALSE,
Einstein worked as a technical expert in a patent office in Bern.,TRUE,
The poet in 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' plans to live there with his family.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' section for 'If I Were You' mentions that the play has many examples of wit and irony.,TRUE,
The doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' had sixty rupees in his coat pocket.,FALSE,
The name of the newspaper Abdul Kalam tried to trace headlines in was 'Dinamani'.,TRUE,
"In the poem 'No Men Are Foreign', the poet says that the people of other countries have different kinds of hands than ours.",FALSE,
"At sixteen, most of the girls in Santosh Yadav's village used to get married.",TRUE,
Maria Sharapova was separated from her mother for five years when she went to the US.,FALSE,
"In 'The Fun They Had', a 'telebook' is a book that can be read on a screen.",TRUE,
"According to the poem 'Wind', the wind makes strong fires weak.",FALSE,
"In 'The Little Girl', Kezia saw Mr. Macdonald playing with his children through a gap in the fence.",TRUE,
"Bismillah Khan named one of his compositions ""Shehnai ki Gunj"".",FALSE,
"The 'Notes for the Teacher' for 'Kathmandu' state that the excerpt is from Vikram Seth's travelogue, 'Heaven Lake'.",TRUE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' section is written for the students to help them understand the chapters better.,FALSE,
The textbook 'Beehive' is for Class IX students.,TRUE,
"In 'A Truly Beautiful Mind', Einstein's first child was a girl named Maja.",FALSE,
"At the Baudhnath stupa, one can buy felt bags and Tibetan prints.",TRUE,
The Intruder in 'If I Were You' had a natural American accent.,FALSE,
The doctor in 'The Snake and the Mirror' took a book called the 'Materia Medica' to read.,TRUE,
"A sudden demand for tamarind seeds erupted in the market during the Second World War, which helped Abdul Kalam earn money.",TRUE,
The poem 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal' was written by William Shakespeare.,FALSE,
"In 'Reach for the Top', Part II is taken from a newspaper.",TRUE,
"In 'The Fun They Had', Margie's grandfather's grandfather had a robotic teacher.",FALSE,
"In 'The Sound of Music,' James Blades believed that God gave Evelyn Glennie something extraordinary back after taking her hearing.",TRUE,
The pin-cushion Kezia made was of a beautiful red silk.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'A Truly Beautiful Mind' suggests taking the help of a science teacher to explain Einstein's Theory of Relativity.,TRUE,
The woman in 'A Legend of the Northland' was punished because she refused to give Saint Peter any food at all.,FALSE,
"Aravindan, one of Abdul Kalam's friends, went into the business of arranging transport for visiting pilgrims.",TRUE,
The title of Abdul Kalam's autobiography is 'My Experiments with Truth'.,FALSE,
The Intruder tells Gerrard he killed a cop.,TRUE,
Vikram Seth describes the flute seller as a very talkative and persuasive salesman.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' section mentions that the writing task in Unit 7 is about composing an article for a school magazine.,TRUE,
Tommy's history sector had blanked out for nearly a week.,FALSE,
"Evelyn Glennie is described as a ""workaholic"".",TRUE,
Bismillah Khan was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991.,FALSE,
Kezia's father's loud voice could be heard in the hall when he came home in the evening.,TRUE,
Mileva Marić was three years younger than Albert Einstein.,FALSE,
The poet in 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' wants to have a hive for the honeybee.,TRUE,
The narrator of 'The Snake and the Mirror' lived in a house that was electrified.,FALSE,
The story of 'The Snake and the Mirror' is described as a humorous story in the 'BEFORE YOU READ' section.,TRUE,
Abdul Kalam's childhood friend Sivaprakasan became the high priest of the Rameswaram temple.,FALSE,
The poem 'Wind' was originally a Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati.,TRUE,
Question,True/False,
Margie's mother believed that children learned best if they had flexible school hours.,FALSE,
The County Inspector reset the mechanical teacher to a pace suitable for a ten-year-old.,TRUE,
Tommy found the old book in the attic of his school.,FALSE,
"The words in the ""real book"" stood still, which Margie and Tommy found funny.",TRUE,
Margie's geography performance was poor because she was not studying at all.,FALSE,
Margie had to use a punch code to submit her homework and test papers.,TRUE,
Tommy's teacher was taken away for nearly a month because the arithmetic sector had blanked out completely.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' describes 'The Fun They Had' as a story set in a future where computers play a major role.,TRUE,
"In 'The Road Not Taken', the traveler describes the wood as being green and lush.",FALSE,
Both roads in the poem lay equally covered in leaves that no one had yet stepped on that morning.,TRUE,
The traveler in 'The Road Not Taken' confidently believes he will return to travel the first road one day.,FALSE,
"The speaker in the poem anticipates telling the story of his choice ""with a sigh"" in the distant future.",TRUE,
Ron Forbes discouraged Evelyn from pursuing music due to her deafness.,FALSE,
Evelyn Glennie feels the vibrations of the higher drum from the waist up and the lower one from the waist down.,TRUE,
Evelyn's mother first noticed her daughter's hearing loss when Evelyn failed to respond to a teacher at school.,FALSE,
"By the time Evelyn was eleven, her academic marks had deteriorated due to her growing deafness.",TRUE,
"Bismillah Khan learned to play the shehnai from his father, Paigambar Bux.",FALSE,
The flowing waters of the Ganga inspired Bismillah Khan to improvise and invent new 'raagas'.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan's first major break came when he performed at the Allahabad Music Conference.,FALSE,
Film director Vijay Bhatt was so impressed with Bismillah Khan's music that he named a film 'Gunj Uthi Shehnai'.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan enjoyed the glamour of the film world and worked on many movie projects.,FALSE,
The poem 'Wind' suggests that the wind god winnows and crushes weak things like crumbling houses and hearts.,TRUE,
"In 'Wind', the poet claims that the wind's friendship is weak and unreliable.",FALSE,
Kezia's father used spectacles and would look at her over them in a terrifying way.,TRUE,
Kezia's grandmother was the one who suggested her father's harsh punishment for tearing the papers.,FALSE,
"After being punished, the next time Kezia saw her father, a red color flew into her cheeks.",TRUE,
"Mr. Macdonald, the next-door neighbor, had two children.",FALSE,
"When Kezia's mother fell ill, she and her grandmother went to the hospital.",TRUE,
"Alice, the cook, comforted Kezia when she was afraid of having a nightmare.",FALSE,
"After her father comforted her, Kezia realized he was harder than her grandmother, but it was a ""nice hardness.""",TRUE,
"In 'Rain on the Roof', the ""humid shadows"" refer to the stars in the sky.",FALSE,
"In the poem, ""shingles"" are rectangular wooden tiles used on roofs.",TRUE,
The poet's memories of his mother are from his recent adult life.,FALSE,
"""Ere"" is an old poetic word for ""before,"" used in the poem 'Rain on the Roof'.",TRUE,
"Albert Einstein's playmates called him ""Brother Boring"".",TRUE,
Einstein began playing the violin because he had a natural passion for it from a very young age.,FALSE,
"Einstein left his school in Munich ""for good"" because he felt stifled by its regimentation.",TRUE,
Mileva Marić came to the university in Zurich because it was famous for its arts and literature programs.,FALSE,
"Einstein's mother was bothered by Mileva's intelligence, calling her ""a book like you.""",TRUE,
The proof for Einstein's General Theory of Relativity came from a lunar eclipse in 1919.,FALSE,
"After the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Einstein proposed the formation of a world government to the United Nations.",TRUE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for this chapter suggests that great people are born with a special sign of their greatness.,FALSE,
"In 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', the poet describes noon as having a ""purple glow.""",TRUE,
The poet describes the evenings at Innisfree as being full of the sound of crickets.,FALSE,
"""Wattles,"" which the poet will use to build his cabin, are twisted sticks.",TRUE,
The storyteller in 'The Snake and the Mirror' is a surgeon.,FALSE,
The doctor had about sixty rupees in his suitcase.,TRUE,
"When the snake landed on him, the doctor's mind went blank with fear.",FALSE,
The snake's hood was spread out and was only three or four inches from the doctor's face.,TRUE,
The doctor believed the snake was admiring his handsome face in the mirror.,FALSE,
"The thief who robbed the doctor's room had a sense of cleanliness, according to the doctor.",TRUE,
"In 'A Legend of the Northland', the children look like bear's cubs because they play in the snow all day.",FALSE,
The poet admits that he doesn't believe the story in 'A Legend of the Northland' is true.,TRUE,
The little woman gave Saint Peter a tiny scrap of dough before baking it.,FALSE,
Saint Peter told the woman she was too selfish to dwell in a human form.,TRUE,
"Abdul Kalam describes his childhood as being very secure, both materially and emotionally.",TRUE,
The demand for coffee beans erupted in the market during the Second World War.,FALSE,
Abdul Kalam inherited honesty and self-discipline from his father.,TRUE,
"Lakshmana Sastry, the high priest, bluntly asked the new teacher to quit the school without offering an alternative.",FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'My Childhood' mentions that the autobiographical account embodies themes of harmony and prejudice.,TRUE,
The 'Thinking about Language' exercise for this chapter focuses on the use of adverbs.,FALSE,
"In 'No Men Are Foreign', the poet suggests that war's long winter starves people in other countries, just as it would starve us.",TRUE,
The poem claims that people in other lands have a different kind of life that we cannot understand.,FALSE,
The poet argues that taking up arms against each other is like polluting our own earth.,TRUE,
"The glossary for the poem defines ""dispossess"" as making something pure.",FALSE,
"Santosh's name, which means contentment, accurately reflected her feelings about the traditional way of life in her village.",FALSE,
"In line with the prevailing custom, Santosh's family expected her to attend the local village school.",TRUE,
Santosh decided to fight the system loudly and aggressively from a young age.,FALSE,
"The culmination of Santosh's hard work came in 1992, just four years after she first asked to join the Aravalli mountaineers.",TRUE,
Santosh unfurled the Nepalese flag on the roof of the world.,FALSE,
Maria Sharapova was born in Siberia.,TRUE,
Maria Sharapova recalls her early days in the US as being happy and filled with friends.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for this unit describes the language in Part II (about Maria Sharapova) as very current and idiomatic.,TRUE,
"According to the comparison table in the exercises, Steffi Graf held the No. 1 rank for a total of 209 weeks.",FALSE,
"A princess of the Nepalese royal house appears at the Pashupatinath temple, and everyone makes way for her.",TRUE,
The author describes the shops in Kathmandu as selling only religious items and local antiques.,FALSE,
The author's intended travel route home involved sailing up the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers.,TRUE,
The flute seller had about a dozen flutes attached to a pole.,FALSE,
The author mentions the Japanese 'shakuhachi' as one type of flute.,TRUE,
The author feels that flute music is the most particular but least universal of sounds.,FALSE,
The 'Speaking' exercise in this unit asks students to imagine giving an eyewitness account of a parade or sports event.,TRUE,
"In 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal', the poet says his spirit was sealed by a joyful awakening.",FALSE,
"Before his loved one's death, the poet had ""no human fears"" regarding her mortality.",TRUE,
The furniture in Gerrard's cottage is elaborate and luxurious.,FALSE,
"The Intruder bumps into a table, which is how Gerrard first notices him.",TRUE,
The Intruder immediately tells Gerrard his name to intimidate him.,FALSE,
Gerrard tells the Intruder that surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit him.,TRUE,
Gerrard claims his line of crime is jewel robbery to match the Intruder's story.,FALSE,
"The Intruder refers to seeing Gerrard as one of his ""luckiest breaks.""",TRUE,
Gerrard claims the packed bag contains jewels he has stolen.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for this chapter suggests that students should pay attention to stage directions and tonal variations.,TRUE,
The pre-reading exercise defines 'melodramatic' as 'understated and calm'.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'The Fun They Had' suggests explaining the concepts of 'virtual reality' and 'virtual classroom'.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan was given the 'Soloist of the Year Award' in 1991.,FALSE,
"According to the 'Note for the Teacher', the dictionary exercise in 'The Little Girl' shows how a small common word can be used in different ways.",TRUE,
Albert Einstein left Germany for the United States in 1939.,FALSE,
The 'Writing' exercise for 'The Snake and the Mirror' asks students to make up a story about a monkey looking into a mirror.,TRUE,
Abdul Kalam earned his first wages selling newspapers with his brother-in-law Jallaluddin.,FALSE,
Maria Sharapova reached the pinnacle of her profession in four years as a professional.,TRUE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'Kathmandu' mentions that the speaking task involves a debate on the pros and cons of travel.,FALSE,
"Gerrard uses irony when he tells the Intruder, ""At last a sympathetic audience!""",TRUE,
"In 'The Sound of Music,' the textbook states that Evelyn Glennie has mastered about a hundred instruments.",FALSE,
Tommy in 'The Fun They Had' thought that a 'real book' was a waste because it would be thrown away after reading.,TRUE,
Kezia's father's routine after coming home from the office was to read the newspaper quietly in his study.,FALSE,
"The poet in 'Rain on the Roof' describes the darkness as ""melancholy"".",TRUE,
Einstein's paper on the 'General Theory of Relativity' was published in 1905.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'My Childhood' includes a map reading activity.,TRUE,
Santosh Yadav's family had six sons and one daughter.,FALSE,
The 'Thinking about Language' section for 'Reach for the Top' includes an exercise on identifying clauses in a sentence.,TRUE,
Vikram Seth's travelogue describes a journey from India to China.,FALSE,
The Intruder's plan to impersonate Gerrard was foiled because Gerrard tricked him into a cupboard.,TRUE,
Bismillah Khan was fondly called 'Ustadsaab' by people.,FALSE,
Margie had to insert her homework into a proper slot in the mechanical teacher.,TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie's headmistress was the first person to spot her musical potential.,FALSE,
Mr. Macdonald had a baby named Mao on his shoulders while playing 'tag'.,TRUE,
Albert Einstein was born on 14 May 1879.,FALSE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'The Snake and the Mirror' mentions that the story is complex and deals with self-discovery.,TRUE,
Abdul Kalam sold tamarind seeds to a bookstore.,FALSE,
The 'BEFORE YOU READ' section for 'Reach for the Top' asks students to list people they idolize.,TRUE,
The author in 'Kathmandu' found the flute music jarring and unpleasant.,FALSE,
Gerrard was expecting a call and told the person on the other end not to count on him still being there in ten minutes.,TRUE,
"The poet of 'Wind', Subramania Bharati, was famous for his patriotism in the pre-Independence era.",TRUE,
The 'real book' Tommy found had moving e-text.,FALSE,
Bismillah Khan's father and paternal ancestors were also great shehnai players.,TRUE,
"After her father comforts her during a nightmare, Kezia decides all fathers are exactly like Mr. Macdonald.",FALSE,
The 'Thinking about Language' section for 'A Truly Beautiful Mind' includes an exercise on participial phrases starting with -ing verbs.,TRUE,
The little woman in 'A Legend of the Northland' put the cakes she made for Saint Peter on the hearth to keep them warm for him.,FALSE,
"In 'My Childhood', the narrator mentions that his family's house was built in the middle of the nineteenth century.",TRUE,
"Maria Sharapova's mantra for success is ""I am very talented, so I don't need to work hard.""",FALSE,
The 'Speaking' section for 'Kathmandu' suggests using the simple present and present continuous tenses for a running commentary.,TRUE,
Gerrard pretends the Intruder is a long-lost friend to make him feel comfortable.,FALSE,
"According to the 'Note for the Teacher', the textbook 'Beehive' aims to help children read for meaning and communicate with confidence.",TRUE,
The poet of 'The Road Not Taken' is William Butler Yeats.,FALSE,
"Evelyn Glennie's quote ""If you work hard and know where you are going, you'll get there"" is highlighted in the text.",TRUE,
Bismillah Khan received a big laddu weighing 5 kg as a prize from the local Maharaja.,FALSE,
"Kezia's father thought she looked like a ""little brown owl"" when she stared at him.",TRUE,
Einstein's theory of relativity states that time and distance are absolute.,FALSE,
The 'Writing' exercise for 'My Childhood' asks students to write about what life in Rameswaram in the 1940s must have been like.,TRUE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' for 'Reach for the Top' states that a speech must be informal and conversational.,FALSE,
"The dictionary entry shown in 'If I Were You' indicates that 'culture' can be a noun, verb, or part of an adjective.",TRUE,
The poem 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal' describes the loved one as having become an angel in heaven.,FALSE,
"The story of Einstein characterizes one of his anecdotes about the soup being too hot as a ""legend"".",TRUE,
The homeopath in 'The Snake and the Mirror' was a married man at the time of the snake incident.,FALSE,
"The poet in 'Wind' personifies the wind, speaking to it directly.",TRUE,
Margie's school was open seven days a week.,FALSE,
One of the questions in the 'Thinking about the Text' section for 'The Sound of Music' asks when Evelyn's deafness was first noticed and when it was confirmed.,TRUE,
Kezia's grandmother was angry with her for tearing up the papers.,FALSE,
"The 'Note for the Teacher' mentions that the textbook 'Beehive' includes genres like story, biography, science fiction, and a one-act play.",TRUE,
The 'BEFORE YOU READ' section of 'My Childhood' asks if you can think of any musicians who have also been statesmen.,FALSE,
The 'Writing' exercise for 'Reach for the Top' asks students to write a short article comparing the top women tennis players since 1975.,TRUE,
Gerrard tells the Intruder that his Christian names are Charles Vincent.,FALSE,
The author of 'Kathmandu' describes a fight breaking out between two monkeys at Pashupatinath.,TRUE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' suggests that poems should be analyzed exhaustively to cover every possible meaning.,FALSE,
"In 'The Fun They Had', the word 'loftily' is used to describe how Tommy pronounced the words ""Centuries ago.""",TRUE,
"According to Bismillah Khan, the richest tradition of Hindustan is its architecture.",FALSE,
The 'Thinking about Language' exercise for 'The Little Girl' has a section on synonyms for the word 'happy'.,TRUE,
The title of the poem about the death of a loved one is 'No Men Are Foreign'.,FALSE,
Santosh Yadav's room in Kasturba Hostel faced the Aravalli Hills.,TRUE,
Maria Sharapova was compelled to stay back in Siberia because of an injury.,FALSE,
"In 'The Snake and the Mirror', the doctor considered growing a thin moustache to look more handsome.",TRUE,
The 'Speaking' exercise for 'If I Were You' asks students to write a new ending for the play.,FALSE,
The glossary for 'On Killing a Tree' defines 'leprous hide' as discoloured bark.,TRUE,
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inherited faith in goodness from his father.,FALSE,
The 'BEFORE YOU READ' section for 'The Little Girl' suggests that the story is about a girl whose feelings for her father change.,TRUE,
Evelyn Glennie feels music tingling in her feet and her hands.,FALSE,
"In 'A Legend of the Northland', the woman's scarlet cap was the only item left unchanged after she was turned into a woodpecker.",TRUE,
Einstein wrote his letter to President Roosevelt in 1945.,FALSE,
The author of 'Kathmandu' washes down his food with Coca Cola and a nauseating orange drink.,TRUE,
Gerrard packed a revolver in his travelling bag.,FALSE,
"The poem 'Rain on the Roof' mentions a ""thousand dreamy fancies"" starting in the poet's mind.",TRUE,
The 'Note for the Teacher' section suggests that dictation is an outdated exercise and should be avoided.,FALSE,
The story 'A Truly Beautiful Mind' opens with Albert Einstein's birth date.,TRUE,
True/False:- Lencho's house was located in a bustling city.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho predicted the hailstorm and was prepared for it.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho asked God for 100 pesos to sow his field again and support his family.,TRUE,
True/False:- The postman who first saw the letter immediately took it to the postmaster.,TRUE,
True/False:- The postmaster was a cynical man who made fun of Lencho's faith.,FALSE,
True/False:- The postmaster managed to collect exactly 100 pesos for Lencho.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho was surprised and grateful when he received the money.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho became angry because he believed God had made a mistake in counting the money.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In his second letter, Lencho thanked the post office employees for their help.",FALSE,
True/False:- The story's central conflict is between humans and nature.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Lencho compared the raindrops to ""frozen pearls.""",FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho was an illiterate farmer who could not write.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet was initially in a joyful mood at the beginning of the poem.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poem features a nightingale and an oak tree.,FALSE,
True/False:- The crow's action of shaking snow on the poet worsened his mood.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet believes the world will end in either a flood or an earthquake.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet equates the emotion of desire with fire.,TRUE,
"True/False:- According to the poet, hatred is not powerful enough to destroy the world.",FALSE,
True/False:- The inauguration ceremony for Nelson Mandela took place in Johannesburg.,FALSE,
True/False:- 'Apartheid' was a political system that promoted racial equality.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mandela was sworn in as the first deputy president of South Africa.,FALSE,
"True/False:- On the day of the inauguration, two national anthems were sung.",TRUE,
True/False:- Mandela believes that people are born hating others based on their skin color.,FALSE,
"True/False:- For Mandela, courage is the absence of fear.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The ""twin obligations"" Mandela mentions are to his family and to his country.",TRUE,
True/False:- Mandela felt that the oppressor is truly free.,FALSE,
True/False:- The display of South African jets at the ceremony was a demonstration of the military's defiance against the new government.,FALSE,
"True/False:- As a young boy, Mandela's idea of freedom was to be able to stay out late at night.",FALSE,
True/False:- The decades of oppression produced men of extraordinary character like Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu.,TRUE,
True/False:- Mandela spent ten years in prison for fighting against apartheid.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poem contrasts a tiger in a circus with a tiger in the wild.,FALSE,
True/False:- The tiger in the cage is happy and content.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In its natural habitat, the tiger would be lurking near a water hole to hunt plump deer.",TRUE,
True/False:- The tiger's strength is on full display for the zoo visitors.,FALSE,
"True/False:- At night, the tiger stares at the patrolling cars.",FALSE,
True/False:- The young seagull was afraid to fly because his wings were shorter than his siblings'.,FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's parents encouraged him by offering him his favorite fish.,FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's first flight was a graceful and effortless glide.,FALSE,
True/False:- Hunger ultimately compelled the young seagull to make his first flight.,TRUE,
"True/False:- After his first flight, the seagull was unable to float on the sea.",FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's family ignored him after he successfully flew.,FALSE,
True/False:- The young seagull pretended to be brave to impress his family.,FALSE,
True/False:- The pilot was flying his Dakota aeroplane from England to France.,FALSE,
True/False:- The weather was clear and the sky was cloudless when the pilot started his journey.,TRUE,
True/False:- The pilot decided to fly around the storm clouds to the north.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Inside the storm, the pilot's radio and compass stopped working.",TRUE,
True/False:- The pilot of the black aeroplane had his lights on to guide the narrator.,FALSE,
True/False:- The woman in the control tower confirmed that there was another aeroplane on the radar.,FALSE,
True/False:- The narrator was eager to meet the other pilot to have a fight with him.,FALSE,
True/False:- The story ends with the mystery of the black aeroplane being solved.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poem suggests safe and scientific ways to identify wild animals.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the poem, you can distinguish a Crocodile from a Hyena by their smile.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A ""bearhug"" is described in the poem as a gentle and weak embrace.",FALSE,
True/False:- The poet uses the correctly spelled words 'leapt' and 'leap' in the third stanza.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet offers the boy money to buy a new ball.,FALSE,
True/False:- The boy is upset because the ball was very expensive.,FALSE,
True/False:- The central theme of the poem is the epistemology of loss.,TRUE,
True/False:- Anne Frank wrote her diary while living freely in Germany.,FALSE,
True/False:- Anne decided to keep a diary because she had no friends at all.,FALSE,
True/False:- Anne named her diary 'Kitty'.,TRUE,
True/False:- Anne was very poor at her studies and feared she would be kept back.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Mr. Keesing, the maths teacher, was annoyed with Anne because she was bad at maths.",FALSE,
"True/False:- For her third punishment essay, Anne wrote a serious and apologetic piece.",FALSE,
True/False:- Mr. Keesing punished Anne by making her stand outside the class.,FALSE,
True/False:- The original diary of Anne Frank was written in English.,FALSE,
True/False:- Anne felt a strong connection with her grandmother even after her death.,TRUE,
True/False:- Anne's entire family survived the concentration camps.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Anne argued in her first essay that talking was an incurable, inherited trait from her mother.",TRUE,
True/False:- The poem is a dialogue between Amanda and her friend.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda wishes she were a mermaid so she could swim in the emerald sea.,TRUE,
True/False:- Amanda bites her nails and hunches her shoulders because she is happy.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda wants to be Rapunzel to be rescued by a prince.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda feels that the freedom of an orphan is sweet.,TRUE,
True/False:- The traditional bakers in Goa are known as paders.,TRUE,
True/False:- The arrival of the baker was announced by the ringing of a bell.,FALSE,
True/False:- The children in Goa longed to buy the loaves of bread for themselves.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the Portuguese days, bakers wore a single-piece long frock called the kabai.",TRUE,
True/False:- The baker and his family often starved because baking was not a profitable profession.,FALSE,
True/False:- Sweet bread called bol is essential for marriage gifts in Goa.,TRUE,
True/False:- The bakers recorded their monthly accounts on a wall with ink.,FALSE,
True/False:- Coorg is the largest district of Karnataka.,FALSE,
True/False:- Coorg is primarily known for its wheat plantations.,FALSE,
True/False:- The people of Coorg are believed to be of Greek or Arabic descent.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Kodavus are forbidden from carrying firearms.,FALSE,
True/False:- The river that obtains its water from the hills of Coorg is the Godavari.,FALSE,
True/False:- The best season for tourists to visit Coorg is during the monsoons.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rajvir was born and brought up on a tea plantation in Assam.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rajvir was more interested in reading a detective book than looking at the scenery.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to an Indian legend, tea plants grew out of a Buddhist ascetic's eyelids.",TRUE,
True/False:- The words 'chai' and 'chini' are of Indian origin.,FALSE,
True/False:- Tea was first drunk in Europe as a popular beverage in the 10th century.,FALSE,
True/False:- The period from May to July yields the best tea.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poem describes trees moving from the forest into people's houses.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet compares the tree branches to newly discharged patients.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poet is actively helping the trees to move out.,FALSE,
"True/False:- At the end of the poem, the moon is shining brightly and whole.",FALSE,
True/False:- Gavin Maxwell decided to keep an otter after his cat died.,FALSE,
True/False:- Maxwell got his otter from a pet shop in London.,FALSE,
True/False:- The otter's species was previously known to science as Maxwell's otter.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mijbil was immediately friendly and playful from the first day.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mijbil loved playing with water in the bathroom.,TRUE,
True/False:- The British airline was happy to transport Mij to London.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mijbil was calm and quiet inside the box during the journey to the airport.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the aeroplane, a woman screamed thinking Mij was a rat.",TRUE,
True/False:- The air hostess was unhelpful and rude to Maxwell.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In London, Mijbil invented a game with a ping-pong ball and a damaged suitcase.",TRUE,
True/False:- Londoners immediately recognized Mijbil as an otter.,FALSE,
True/False:- Otters belong to a group of animals called Mustellines.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poet Carl Sandburg compares the fog to a dog.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fog makes a loud noise as it arrives.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poem has a clear and consistent AABB rhyme scheme.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli's full name was Vallikkannan.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli's favorite pastime was playing with other children in the street.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli's strongest desire was to own a new dress from the town.,FALSE,
True/False:- The bus fare for a one-way trip was sixty paise.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Valli saved money for the bus ride by refusing to buy peppermints, toys, and balloons.",TRUE,
True/False:- The bus conductor was a grumpy and unkind man.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli was shy and refused to talk to anyone on the bus.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli stood up on the seat because she was too short to see over the canvas blind on the window.,TRUE,
"True/False:- On her journey to the town, Valli saw a young cow running in front of the bus, which made her laugh.",TRUE,
"True/False:- At the bus station in town, Valli got off to explore the shops.",FALSE,
True/False:- Valli accepted the conductor's offer of a free cold drink.,FALSE,
"True/False:- On the return journey, Valli was sad because she saw the same young cow lying dead by the roadside.",TRUE,
True/False:- Valli's mother knew about her secret bus trip.,FALSE,
True/False:- The story suggests that Valli's bus journey gave her a deeper understanding of life and death.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Belinda lived with four pets: a kitten, a mouse, a dog, and a dragon.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The dragon, Custard, was called a coward because he always cried for a nice safe cage.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The little yellow dog, Mustard, was described as being as timid as a mouse.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The pets rudely called the dragon ""Percival.""",TRUE,
"True/False:- When the pirate arrived, Belinda and her pets bravely fought him off together.",FALSE,
True/False:- Custard fired two bullets at the pirate from his mouth.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After Custard defeated the pirate, the other pets admitted that he was the bravest of all.",FALSE,
True/False:- Custard agreed with the other pets that they were braver than him.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poem is a serious, tragic ballad about heroism.",FALSE,
True/False:- Gautama Buddha began his life as a monk named Siddhartha Gautama.,FALSE,
True/False:- The prince was shielded from the sufferings of the world until the age of twenty-five.,TRUE,
True/False:- Buddha attained enlightenment after seven years of wandering and meditating under a peepal tree.,FALSE,
True/False:- Buddha gave his first sermon at the city of Benares.,TRUE,
True/False:- Kisa Gotami was seeking medicine for her sick husband.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Buddha asked Kisa Gotami to bring him a handful of mustard-seed from any house in the village.,FALSE,
True/False:- Kisa Gotami easily found a house that had not been touched by death.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Buddha taught that the life of mortals is long and free from pain.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the Buddha, weeping and grieving can bring back the dead and provide peace of mind.",FALSE,
True/False:- Kisa Gotami realized that death is common to all and that she was being selfish in her grief.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The Buddha compared the life of mortals to earthen vessels made by a potter, which eventually break.",TRUE,
True/False:- The young man in the poem loves Anne Gregory for her inner beauty and not her physical appearance.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Anne Gregory says she can change her hair color to black, brown, or carrot.",TRUE,
True/False:- Anne wants to change her hair color so that a young man might love her for herself alone.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poem concludes that only a young man can love a woman for herself alone.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The play ""The Proposal"" is a one-act tragedy written by Anton Chekhov.",FALSE,
True/False:- Ivan Lomov visits Chubukov to borrow money.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lomov is a perfectly healthy and calm 25-year-old man.,FALSE,
True/False:- Chubukov is initially angry and rejects Lomov's marriage proposal.,FALSE,
True/False:- The first argument between Natalya and Lomov is over who is the better singer.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lomov claims his aunt's grandmother gave the Meadows to the peasants of Natalya's father's grandfather in perpetuity for free.,FALSE,
True/False:- Natalya is not interested in Lomov's proposal at all.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The second major argument is about the superiority of their respective dogs, Guess and Squeezer.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Lomov's dog, Guess, is described as being overshot, meaning its lower jaw is shorter than the upper.",TRUE,
True/False:- The play ends with Lomov and Natalya getting married and resolving all their differences peacefully.,FALSE,
True/False:- Natalya is twenty-five years old.,TRUE,
True/False:- The play satirizes the tendency of wealthy families to seek marriages based on economic sense rather than love.,TRUE,
True/False:- Lomov faints because he is excited about the wedding.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Chubukov is relieved to get his daughter married, calling it ""a weight off my shoulders.""",TRUE,
"True/False:- In ""The Sermon at Benares,"" Buddha's name before enlightenment was Gautama.",FALSE,
True/False:- Anne Frank's diary chronicles events from 1940 to 1942.,FALSE,
True/False:- The baker in Goa would come to the narrator's house only once a day.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The narrator of ""Black Aeroplane"" was looking forward to a big French breakfast.",FALSE,
True/False:- Valli used the hours when her father was at work for her excursions.,FALSE,
True/False:- The postmaster signed the letter to Lencho with his own name.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Nelson Mandela's party, the African National Congress (ANC), won all 400 seats in the first democratic elections.",FALSE,
True/False:- The young seagull's older brother caught a mackerel for his first fish.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""The Ball Poem,"" the poet states that money is internal and can buy back memories.",FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the poem ""How to Tell Wild Animals,"" the Asian Lion is identified by its black stripes on a yellow ground.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Maxwell's otter, Mijbil, belonged to a species of otter commonly found in Scotland.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""The Proposal,"" Chubukov is Natalya's brother.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The narrator of ""Black Aeroplane"" called London Control for help.",FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho's fields were covered in what looked like sugar after the storm.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda imagines herself as an orphan because she wants sympathy from her parents.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poet in ""Dust of Snow"" is happy about the crow because it is a sign of good luck.",FALSE,
True/False:- Rajvir was not excited to see the tea garden because he had seen many before.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli was eight years old.,TRUE,
True/False:- Kisa Gotami's son died from a snakebite.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lomov decided to propose to Natalya because he was deeply in love with her.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""His First Flight,"" the seagull's family taunted him for his bravery.",FALSE,
True/False:- Anne Frank received her diary for her 15th birthday.,FALSE,
True/False:- The baker in Goa delivered bread on a bicycle.,FALSE,
True/False:- Coorg is located between Mysore and Bangalore.,FALSE,
True/False:- Maxwell named his otter 'Mijbil'.,TRUE,
True/False:- The conductor on Valli's bus made her pay double fare because she was a child.,FALSE,
True/False:- Buddha taught that sorrow can be overcome by surrendering selfishness.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In ""The Proposal,"" Natalya's dog Squeezer cost 125 roubles.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The poet in ""Fire and Ice"" personally sides with those who believe the world will end in ice.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The tiger in the zoo has pads of ""velvet quiet.""",TRUE,
"True/False:- Anne's sister, Margot, was younger than her.",FALSE,
True/False:- The main crop of Coorg is coffee.,TRUE,
True/False:- Valli's journey to the town took two hours.,FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho hoped for a shower of money from the sky.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mandela believes love comes more naturally to the human heart than hate.,TRUE,
True/False:- The young seagull ate a dog-fish as his first meal after flying.,TRUE,
True/False:- The pilot of the Dakota was happy to take a risk because he wanted to get home for a holiday.,TRUE,
True/False:- The children in Goa would brush their teeth with a mango leaf.,TRUE,
True/False:- The river Kaveri is home to a large freshwater fish called the Mahaseer.,TRUE,
True/False:- Maxwell flew directly from Basra to London with Mijbil.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Custard the dragon had ""big sharp teeth, And spikes on top of him.""",TRUE,
True/False:- The Buddha was born into a poor family in southern India.,FALSE,
True/False:- Chubukov threatens to shoot Lomov like a partridge.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poet Robert Frost wrote ""A Tiger in the Zoo.""",FALSE,
True/False:- Valli was annoyed by the elderly man's concern for her.,TRUE,
True/False:- The postmaster decided to answer Lencho's letter to encourage his own career.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mr. Keesing never changed his strict attitude towards Anne.,FALSE,
True/False:- The traditional Goan baker's family was prosperous and happy.,TRUE,
"True/False:- According to a Chinese legend, tea was discovered when leaves from a burning twig accidentally fell into boiling water.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The otter, Mijbil, could turn on the tap in the bathroom.",TRUE,
True/False:- Valli was absolutely repulsed by the elderly woman sitting next to her.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Buddha taught Kisa Gotami that she could revive her son with a special chant.,FALSE,
True/False:- Natalya and Lomov agree that Guess is a better dog than Squeezer.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mandela believes that oppression harms only the oppressed.,FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's mother tricked him into flying by dropping a piece of fish just out of his reach.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In ""The Ball Poem"", the boy is learning that loss is an unimportant part of life.",FALSE,
True/False:- The tiger in the zoo terrorizes the visitors with loud roars.,FALSE,
True/False:- Anne Frank died of typhus in a concentration camp.,TRUE,
True/False:- Any person in Goa with a jackfruit-like physical appearance is compared to a baker.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The narrator of ""Mijbil the Otter"" lived in a cottage in Camusfearna, Scotland.",TRUE,
True/False:- Valli used her school excursion money for the bus fare.,FALSE,
True/False:- The postmaster gave his entire salary to help Lencho.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Mandela took an oath to liberate his people from poverty, deprivation, and discrimination.",TRUE,
True/False:- The young seagull was one of four siblings.,FALSE,
True/False:- The pilot of the black aeroplane waved at the narrator with both hands.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda is asked not to eat chocolate because it is bad for her teeth.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""The Trees,"" the roots of the trees are working to disengage themselves from the cracks in the veranda floor.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The pirate in ""The Tale of Custard the Dragon"" had a wooden arm.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In ""For Anne Gregory,"" the speaker argues that a man can only love a woman for her yellow hair.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Chubukov believes Natalya is like a ""lovesick cat"" and will consent to the marriage.",TRUE,
True/False:- Anne Frank's family went into hiding in her father's school building.,FALSE,
True/False:- The main sport offered to tourists in Coorg is skiing.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli felt a sense of repulsion towards the elderly woman due to her rude questions.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In his second letter, Lencho asked God to send the rest of the money through the mail.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sight of the military jets over the Union Buildings was a symbol of the old regime.,FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's mother flew away with the piece of fish and did not return.,FALSE,
True/False:- Anne's punishment essay in verse was about three lazy ducklings.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army.,TRUE,
True/False:- Maxwell had to put Mijbil in a box that was no more than 18 inches square.,TRUE,
True/False:- Lomov's main reason for marriage is to have an heir.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poet in ""Dust of Snow"" was standing under a maple tree.",FALSE,
True/False:- Valli planned her trip by listening carefully to conversations between her neighbours.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The postmaster was a thin, serious man.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Coorg, the season of joy starts in June and ends in August.",FALSE,
True/False:- Mijbil's favorite toys for juggling were rubber balls.,FALSE,
True/False:- Natalya recognized immediately that Lomov had come to propose.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The narrator of ""Black Aeroplane"" had two fuel tanks in his plane.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Belinda and her pets were named Ink, Blink, Mustard, and Custard.",TRUE,
True/False:- Anne Frank gave a brief sketch of her life in the diary because she disliked writing long stories.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sight of the dead cow made Valli laugh on her return journey.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Lomov and Chubukov accuse each other's families of various faults, including embezzlement and lunacy.",TRUE,
"True/False:- According to the Buddha, ripe fruits are in danger of being picked.",FALSE,
True/False:- The young seagull's siblings had successfully flown the day before he did.,TRUE,
True/False:- The baker's monthly bills were paid daily in cash.,FALSE,
True/False:- Nelson Mandela felt pained that he could not thank the African patriots who had sacrificed their lives before him.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The author of ""Mijbil the Otter"" is Gavin Maxwell.",TRUE,
True/False:- Anne Frank's family was betrayed after hiding for five years.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem ""The Trees"" is about afforestation.",FALSE,
True/False:- Chubukov happily gives away Oxen Meadows to Lomov to settle the dispute.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The narrator in ""Black Aeroplane"" was flying to Paris for a holiday.",FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho was satisfied with the 70 pesos he received.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli's aunt was a quiet and reserved person.,FALSE,
True/False:- The only thing Lencho's field of ripe corn needed was a strong wind.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Lencho’s wife replied, ""Yes, God willing,"" when he said they were going to get some water.",TRUE,
True/False:- Lencho compared the big raindrops to five-cent pieces and the little ones to ten-cent pieces.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After the hailstorm, the cornfield looked as if it were covered with sugar.",FALSE,
True/False:- Lencho believed that a plague of locusts would have been less destructive than the hailstorm.,TRUE,
True/False:- The postmaster was a thin and serious man.,FALSE,
True/False:- The postmaster decided to answer the letter because he wanted the 100 pesos for himself.,FALSE,
True/False:- The postmaster contributed money from his salary and also asked his employees and friends for contributions.,TRUE,
True/False:- Lencho waited patiently for a week before checking for a reply to his letter.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When counting the money, Lencho's first reaction was one of anger.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In his second letter, Lencho asked God to send the remaining 70 pesos.",FALSE,
True/False:- The postmaster opened Lencho's second letter out of curiosity.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The irony in the story is that Lencho receives help from people he considers to be ""crooks.""",TRUE,
True/False:- The poet explicitly mentions that the day was cold and wintry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The hemlock tree is described as a beautiful tree with colorful flowers.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poem suggests that even small, seemingly insignificant events can have a large positive impact.",TRUE,
True/False:- The poet believes that both desire and hatred are destructive forces.,TRUE,
True/False:- The rhyme scheme of the poem is ABAB CDCD EE.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The poet suggests that if the world had to perish twice, fire would be the only option.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The inauguration took place on 10th May, which is an autumn day in South Africa.",TRUE,
True/False:- Nelson Mandela was accompanied by his wife to the inauguration.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Before Mandela, Mr. de Klerk was sworn in as the first deputy president.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Mandela referred to his country's people as its greatest wealth, finer than diamonds.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Mandela believes people must be taught to hate, but love comes naturally.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A ""twilight existence"" refers to a life of open and celebrated rebellion.",FALSE,
"True/False:- As a student, Mandela yearned for basic and honorable freedoms like marrying and having a family.",FALSE,
True/False:- Mandela believed freedom was divisible and that his own freedom was separate from his people's.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The military generals who saluted Mandela had, in the past, arrested him.",TRUE,
True/False:- The policy of apartheid created a superficial and temporary wound in South Africa.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mandela defines a brave man as one who does not feel afraid.,FALSE,
True/False:- The inauguration ceremony took place in a sandstone amphitheater.,TRUE,
True/False:- The tiger's rage is loud and obvious to all visitors.,FALSE,
True/False:- The tiger's paws are described as being rough and hard.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet believes the tiger should be terrorizing the village at the jungle's edge.,TRUE,
True/False:- The tiger in the cage pays close attention to the visitors.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The stars are described as ""brilliant,"" just like the tiger's eyes.",TRUE,
True/False:- The young seagull's ledge faced the north.,FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's mother screamed at him derisively when he begged for food.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When the seagull started flying, he felt a bit dizzy.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sea below the seagull was brown and murky.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When he first landed on the sea, the seagull's feet sank and he was terrified.",TRUE,
True/False:- The seagull's family celebrated his flight by offering him pieces of herring.,FALSE,
True/False:- The seagull's father was preening his feathers while the mother watched the young seagull.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The pilot was flying an old Dakota aeroplane, model DS 088.",TRUE,
True/False:- Paris Control instructed the pilot to turn eight degrees west.,FALSE,
True/False:- The pilot had three fuel tanks in his aeroplane.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The storm clouds looked like white, fluffy mountains to the pilot.",FALSE,
True/False:- The pilot of the black aeroplane communicated with the narrator via radio.,FALSE,
True/False:- The narrator followed the strange aeroplane for about an hour.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When the narrator came out of the clouds, he saw the runway of an airport.",TRUE,
True/False:- The narrator was sorry to leave his old Dakota aeroplane after landing.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poem suggests you can identify a Bengal Tiger because it has black spots on a yellow ground.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poem humorously claims a Chameleon looks like a small lizard.,TRUE,
"True/False:- According to the poem, a novice might be confused when distinguishing beasts of prey.",TRUE,
True/False:- A chameleon is identified by its large ears and wings.,FALSE,
True/False:- The ball is described as bouncing sadly down the street.,FALSE,
True/False:- The boy is described as standing rigid and trembling as he stares at where his ball went.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poem suggests that buying a new ball will easily replace the lost one and its associated memories.,FALSE,
True/False:- Anne feels that paper has less patience than people.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Anne's sister, Margot, was born in Frankfurt, Germany.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Anne was ""plunked down on the table"" as a birthday present for her grandmother.",FALSE,
True/False:- Anne’s headmistress at the Montessori school was Mrs. Kuperus.,TRUE,
True/False:- Anne's class was calm and quiet about the forthcoming meeting where teachers would decide promotions.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Anne's friend, Sanne, was good at maths and helped her with her homework.",FALSE,
True/False:- The poem Anne wrote was about a mother swan and a father duck.,FALSE,
True/False:- Mr. Keesing was angry about Anne's poem and gave her more homework.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Anne refers to her maths teacher, Mr. Keesing, as an ""old fogey.""",TRUE,
True/False:- Anne argued that talking is a student's trait.,TRUE,
True/False:- The speaker tells Amanda not to hunch her back.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda imagines herself as an orphan patterning soft dust with her shoes on.,FALSE,
True/False:- The speaker is pleased when Amanda looks away while being spoken to.,FALSE,
True/False:- Amanda is described as sulking and moody in the final stanza.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The sea Amanda imagines is described as a ""stormy, grey sea.""",FALSE,
True/False:- The author states that the fire in the age-old furnaces has not yet been extinguished.,TRUE,
True/False:- The jingling thud of the baker's bamboo woke the children from sleep.,TRUE,
True/False:- The author and his friends would carefully brush their teeth with mango leaves before eating the bread-bangles.,FALSE,
True/False:- The baker would place his basket on a horizontal bamboo staff.,FALSE,
True/False:- Bolinhas and cakes are a must for the festival of Diwali in Goa.,FALSE,
True/False:- The author states that anyone wearing trousers that reach just below the knees is said to be dressed like a pader.,FALSE,
True/False:- The people of Coorg are described as a proud race of martial men and beautiful women.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The theory of Arab origin for the Kodavus is supported by their long, black coat known as the kuppia.",TRUE,
True/False:- Elephants in Coorg enjoy being bathed in the river by their mahouts.,TRUE,
"True/False:- From the Brahmagiri hills, one can get a panoramic view of the misty landscape of Coorg.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sixty-four-acre island of Nisargadhama is reached by crossing a stone bridge.,FALSE,
"True/False:- India's largest Tibetan settlement is located at Bylakuppe, near Coorg.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The story ""Tea from Assam"" is written by Lokesh Abrol.",FALSE,
True/False:- Rajvir had never seen so much greenery before his trip to Assam.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The scenery was filled with tall, sturdy shade-trees that were dwarfed by the tiny tea plants.",FALSE,
True/False:- Pranjol's father was surprised that Rajvir knew about the second-flush period of tea.,TRUE,
True/False:- The tea pluckers in the fields carried tin baskets on their backs.,FALSE,
True/False:- The train the boys were on stopped at Mariani junction.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poem begins by stating that the forest has been full of trees for many days.,FALSE,
True/False:- The leaves of the trees are straining to break through glass.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The poet sits outside on the veranda, writing letters.",FALSE,
True/False:- The smell of leaves and lichen still reaches into the rooms of the house.,TRUE,
True/False:- Maxwell was traveling to Southern Iraq in the New Year of 1956.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Maxwell's friend's mail had not arrived at the Consulate-General, but his had.",FALSE,
True/False:- Mijbil's fur was like that of a chocolate-brown mole.,TRUE,
True/False:- Mijbil slept on Maxwell's bed the very first night.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Otters, according to Maxwell, believe that static water is wasted and provoking.",TRUE,
True/False:- Mijbil spent most of his time sleeping and showed no interest in playing.,FALSE,
True/False:- Maxwell had to drive the car to the airport himself because the driver was late.,FALSE,
"True/False:- On the plane, the narrator's face got covered in curry while diving for Mijbil.",TRUE,
"True/False:- After escaping, Mijbil returned to Maxwell and began to nuzzle his face and neck.",TRUE,
True/False:- One of Mijbil's compulsive habits was to touch every second lamp post on his walks.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fog is depicted as moving quickly and then disappearing suddenly.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet mentions the fog looking over the harbor and the countryside.,FALSE,
True/False:- The central literary device in the poem is a metaphor comparing fog to a cat.,TRUE,
True/False:- The bus that Valli watched traveled between her village and the nearest city.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Valli used the English word ""Proud!"" as a slang expression of approval.",FALSE,
True/False:- The one-way bus journey took forty-five minutes.,TRUE,
True/False:- The bus Valli rode was old and rusty.,FALSE,
True/False:- Valli was eight years old.,TRUE,
True/False:- Valli resolutely stifled a desire to ride the merry-go-round at the village fair to save money.,TRUE,
True/False:- Valli saw a train pass by a railroad crossing on her journey.,TRUE,
True/False:- Valli was not bored at all on the return journey.,TRUE,
True/False:- Valli's bus reached her village at three forty in the afternoon.,TRUE,
True/False:- The illustrations in the story were done by R.K. Narayan.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Belinda's kitten was grey, and her mouse was black.",FALSE,
True/False:- The dragon had a mouth like a fireplace and a chimney for a nose.,TRUE,
True/False:- Belinda was described as being as brave as a barrel full of bears.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The pirate was climbing in through the window, which the poet rhymed with ""winda.""",TRUE,
True/False:- The pirate carried two pistols and a dagger.,FALSE,
True/False:- Custard attacked the pirate by snorting like an engine.,TRUE,
True/False:- The pirate drank some water from his pocket flagon before firing at Custard.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After the pirate was eaten, no one mourned for him.",TRUE,
True/False:- The poem is written by Ogden Nash.,TRUE,
True/False:- Buddha was sent away for schooling in Hindu sacred scriptures at the age of twelve.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The four sights that moved the prince were a sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a beggar.",TRUE,
True/False:- Buddha renamed the tree under which he gained enlightenment the Wisdom Tree.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The man Kisa Gotami met directed her to Sakyamuni, the Buddha.",TRUE,
"True/False:- As Kisa Gotami watched the city lights, she realized that men's lives also flicker up and are extinguished.",TRUE,
True/False:- Buddha taught that kinsmen can save their relations from death.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to Buddha, a wise person does not grieve because they understand the terms of the world.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Buddha's sermon teaches that to obtain peace, one must ""draw out the arrow of lamentation.""",TRUE,
"True/False:- The source of the text is a book titled ""Values and Voices: A College Reader.""",TRUE,
"True/False:- The ""great honey-coloured ramparts"" at Anne's ear refer to her earrings.",FALSE,
True/False:- Anne Gregory believes that her physical appearance is the most important thing about her.,FALSE,
True/False:- The poet William Butler Yeats was an Irish nationalist.,TRUE,
True/False:- The poem is a conversation between Anne and her father.,FALSE,
True/False:- Ivan Lomov is described as a small and frail landowner.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Chubukov, upon hearing the proposal, sheds a tear of joy and says it has been his ""continual desire.""",TRUE,
True/False:- Lomov feels that 35 is a critical age and that it is impossible for him not to marry.,TRUE,
True/False:- Natalya is shelling carrots for drying when Lomov arrives.,FALSE,
True/False:- Natalya claims her family has owned Oxen Meadows for nearly five hundred years.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Oxen Meadows are worth 3000 roubles.,FALSE,
"True/False:- During the argument, Natalya accuses Lomov of behaving like a gypsy.",TRUE,
True/False:- Lomov accuses Natalya's grandfather of being a drunkard.,FALSE,
True/False:- Chubukov tells Lomov his dog Guess is old and short in the muzzle.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Natalya claims Squeezer is a thoroughbred animal, the son of Harness and Chisels.",TRUE,
True/False:- Lomov claims his dog Guess ran neck-and-neck with the Duke's dog.,FALSE,
"True/False:- At the end of the play, Chubukov tries to stop the argument by offering them champagne.",TRUE,
True/False:- Chubukov is the one who puts Lomov's hand into Natalya's.,TRUE,
True/False:- The play is set in a drawing-room in Lomov's house.,FALSE,
A book or collection of maps is known as an __________.,atlas,
"Maps that show details of countries, states, and boundaries are called __________ maps.",political,
"The three important components of maps are distance, direction, and __________.",symbols,
"The four cardinal directions are North, South, East, and __________.",West,
A globe is a more accurate representation of the Earth than a flat map because the Earth is __________ in shape.,spherical,
"Imaginary lines running east and west, parallel to the Equator, are called parallels of __________.",latitude,
The latitude of the Equator is defined as __________ degrees.,0,
Half-circles running from the North Pole to the South Pole are called meridians of __________.,longitude,
"The Prime Meridian, marked as 0° longitude, passes through __________, a part of London.",Greenwich,
The Earth makes a full 360° turn every __________ hours.,24,
Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of __________ Mean Time (GMT).,Greenwich,
"The line located at approximately 180° longitude, opposite the Prime Meridian, is the __________.",International Date Line,
"In ancient India, a prime meridian called the 'madhya rekha' passed through the city of __________.",Ujjayinī,
"Latitudes are expressed in degrees, with the North and South Poles located at 90°N and __________ respectively.",90°S,
The climate zone around the Equator is generally hot and is also called the __________ zone.,torrid,
The Earth spins on its axis from __________ to east.,west,
The system of using latitude and longitude to locate any place on Earth is called a system of __________.,coordinates,
A map's __________ helps to represent a large area on a small piece of paper by defining the relationship between map distance and ground distance.,scale,
Maps that show natural features like mountains and rivers are known as __________ maps.,physical,
The intermediate direction between North and East is __________.,Northeast,
The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the Western and __________ Hemispheres.,Eastern,
The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and __________ Hemispheres.,Southern,
The time we follow in India is called __________ Standard Time.,Indian,
"The famous astronomer Varāhamihira lived and worked in __________ some 1,500 years ago.",Ujjayinī,
India's latitudes extend approximately from 8°N to __________.,37°N,
Almost three-fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with __________.,water,
"Due to the abundance of water, the Earth is lovingly called the '__________ planet'.",blue,
A large continuous expanse of land is called a __________.,continent,
"The five oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and __________ Oceans.",Arctic,
The __________ Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.,Pacific,
The Southern Hemisphere has more __________ than land compared to the Northern Hemisphere.,water,
"Freshwater is found in glaciers, rivers, lakes, and underground, the last of which is called __________.",groundwater,
"The motto of the Indian Navy, 'Sam noh Varunah', is an invocation to __________, the Vedic deity of oceans.",Varuņa,
A __________ is a huge and powerful wave generally caused by a strong earthquake at the bottom of the ocean.,tsunami,
Geologists often regard Europe and Asia as a single continent called __________.,Eurasia,
"Based on the most common count, there are __________ continents.",seven,
"The five Olympic rings represent five inhabited continents: Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and __________.",Europe,
The largest continent by area is __________.,Asia,
The smallest continent by area is __________.,Australia,
A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides is called an __________.,island,
The largest island in the world is __________.,Greenland,
"In India, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the __________.",Bay of Bengal,
The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the __________.,Arabian Sea,
"India established its first scientific base station in Antarctica in 1983, named __________.",Dakshin Gangotri,
The oceans are called the 'planet's lungs' because their flora produces more than half of the world's __________.,oxygen,
The United Nations has designated June 8 as World __________ Day.,Oceans,
"The third largest ocean, which is named after a country, is the __________ Ocean.",Indian,
"The coldest continent, mostly covered in ice, is __________.",Antarctica,
The animal life of a particular region is known as its __________.,fauna,
The plant life of a particular region is known as its __________.,flora,
A physical feature on the surface of our planet Earth is called a __________.,landform,
"The three broad categories of landforms are mountains, plateaus, and __________.",plains,
The height of an object above sea level is called its __________.,altitude,
"Water from the atmosphere reaching the ground in any form, like rain or snow, is called __________.",precipitation,
"Highlands with lower height, less steep slopes, and rounded tops are called ____",hills,
The highest mountain peak in the world is Mount __________.,Everest,
The __________ are a major mountain range in Asia.,Himalayas,
Forests that grow in mountainous regions are called __________ forests.,montane,
The Indian name for the largest river originating in the Himalayas is __________.,Ganga,
Farming practiced by cutting steps into a mountain slope is known as __________ farming.,terrace,
The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984 was __________.,Bachendri Pal,
"A sudden local flood, often caused by a cloudburst, is known as a __________ flood.",flash,
Many traditional communities consider mountains to be __________ places and worship them.,sacred,
A landform that rises up from the surrounding land and has a more or less flat surface is a __________.,plateau,
"The largest and highest plateau in the world, nicknamed the 'Roof of the World', is the __________ Plateau.",Tibetan,
"In India, huge reserves of iron, coal, and manganese are found in the __________ Plateau.",Chhota Nagpur,
Plains formed by rivers depositing sediments are called __________.,floodplains,
The average level of the surface of the oceans is called __________ level.,sea,
"About 40 crore people, more than one-fourth of the Indian population, live in India's __________ plain.",Ganga,
The meeting point of two or more rivers is known as a __________.,confluence,
Large and dry expanses with very little precipitation are called __________.,deserts,
The __________ Desert is located in the northwest of the Indian Subcontinent.,Thar,
The capacity to meet challenges and adapt to or overcome them is called __________.,resilience,
The highest peak in South India is __________.,Anamudi,
Anamudi is located in the state of __________.,Kerala,
The study of the human past is called __________.,history,
"__________ study the remains of plants, animals, and humans from millions of years ago in the form of fossils.",Palaeontologists,
"__________ study the past by digging up remains that people, plants, and animals left behind.",Archaeologists,
The calendar commonly used worldwide today is the ______ calendar.,Gregorian,
CE stands for __________ Era.,Common,
BCE stands for __________ Common Era.,Before,
A period of ten years is called a __________.,decade,
A period of 100 years is called a __________.,century,
We are currently living in the __________ century CE.,21st,
"A period of 1,000 years is called a __________.",millennium,
A __________ is a convenient tool that shows a sequence of dates and events covering a particular period.,timeline,
"A place, person, text, or object from which we gather information about the past is called a __________ of history.",source,
"In India, a __________ is a book of tables which lists the days of each month along with related astronomical data.",pañchānga,
"Modern humans, or __________, have walked the planet for about 300,000 years.",Homo sapiens,
Early humans were mainly hunters and __________.,gatherers,
A life that is believed to begin after death is known as the __________.,afterlife,
The last Ice Age ended around __________ years ago.,"12,000",
"After the last Ice Age, humans started settling down and cultivating __________ and grains.",cereals,
Early human communities grew in size and often settled down near __________.,rivers,
A small settlement or village is called a __________.,hamlet,
A person who studies and writes about the past is known as a __________.,historian,
Early humans domesticated animals such as cattle and __________.,goats,
"The use of metal, with __________ being the first, helped make durable tools and ornaments.",copper,
Impressions of footprints or parts of plants preserved within rocks are called __________.,fossils,
A distinct period of time in history is known as an __________.,era,
"The Rig Veda gives the northwest region of the Subcontinent the name '__________', meaning 'the land of the seven rivers'.",Sapta Sindhava,
The Mahābhārata uses the terms 'Bhāratavarsha' and '__________' for the entire Indian Subcontinent.,Jambudvīpa,
Bhāratavarsha' means 'the country of the __________'.,Bharatas,
Jambudvīpa' means 'the island of the fruit of the __________ tree'.,jamun,
"In an inscription from about 250 BCE, Emperor __________ used the name 'Jambudvīpa' to describe India.",Ashoka,
The Vishnu Purāņa describes Bhārata as the country that lies north of the ocean and south of the __________ mountains.,snowy,
"The first article of the Indian Constitution states, 'India, that is __________, shall be a Union of States.'",Bharat,
"The ancient Persians referred to India as 'Hind', 'Hidu', or 'Hindu', which are adaptations of the word __________.",Sindhu,
"The ancient Greeks named the region 'Indoi' or '__________', dropping the initial 'h' from the Persian name.",Indike,
"The ancient Chinese referred to India as '__________' or 'Yindu', also derived from 'Sindhu'.",Yintu,
The Chinese traveller __________ visited many parts of India in the 7th century CE.,Xuanzang,
"The term '__________' was first used in a Persian inscription some 1,800 years ago to describe the Indian Subcontinent.",Hindustan,
The name 'India' is derived from the river __________.,Indus,
"The Indian Subcontinent has natural boundaries formed by the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and the __________ on three sides.",seas,
The ancient Tamil name for the southernmost tip of India was Cape __________.,Kumari,
"The word 'Sindhava' from the Rig Veda comes from 'Sindhu', which refers to the __________ River.",Indus,
"In ancient Persian, the word 'Hindu' was a purely __________ term.",geographical,
The name Bhārata is generally written as '__________' in North India.,Bharat,
Prāgjyotisha was the ancient name for a region roughly corresponding to modern-day __________.,Assam,
Vanga was the ancient name for a region in modern-day __________.,Bengal,
Kaccha is the ancient name for the modern-day region of __________ in Gujarat.,Kutch,
"The Mahābhārata lists many regions, showing that ancient Indians had a good knowledge of the __________ of the Subcontinent.",geography,
"The Chinese term for India, Tianzhu, could also be understood as '__________ master'.",heavenly,
The French word for India is __________.,Inde,
A document that spells out the basic principles and laws of a nation is called a __________.,constitution,
"An advanced stage of human societies with features like government, urbanism, and trade is called a __________.",civilisation,
The earliest civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent is known as the Harappan or __________ Civilisation.,Indus-Sarasvatī,
The Harappan Civilisation flourished from about 2600 to __________ BCE.,1900,
The inhabitants of the Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation are called __________.,Harappans,
The first city of this civilisation to be excavated was __________.,Harappa,
Mohenjo-daro and Harappa are now located in modern-day __________.,Pakistan,
"The ancient __________ river, mentioned in the Rig Veda, is now known as the Ghaggar-Hakra river.",Sarasvatī,
"Rakhigarhi, a major Harappan city, is located in the modern state of __________.",Haryana,
"Dholavira, another major city, is located in the modern state of __________.",Gujarat,
"Harappan cities were surrounded by massive walls for protection, known as __________.",fortifications,
"The famous 'Great Bath', an elaborate tank, was discovered at __________.",Mohenjo-daro,
Harappan cities had an advanced water management system with networks of __________ running below the streets.,drains,
The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow __________ for weaving clothes.,cotton,
Harappans added tin to copper to create the harder alloy __________.,bronze,
"The most favoured ornaments were beads made of __________, a reddish semiprecious stone.",carnelian,
The huge basin at __________ is believed to have been a dockyard for maritime trade.,Lothal,
"Small seals, usually made of __________, were used by traders to identify their goods.",steatite,
The famous bronze figurine of the '__________' was found at Mohenjo-daro.,Dancing Girl,
"The Harappan writing system, found on seals, has not yet been __________.",deciphered,
The decline of the Harappan civilisation was likely caused by __________ change and the drying up of the Sarasvatī River.,climatic,
A large natural or artificial place where water is stored is called a __________.,reservoir,
The small clay model of a __________ from Banawali shows that they used this tool for farming.,plough,
A story depicted on a pot from Lothal resembles the fable of the thirsty __________.,crow,
"A statuette of a bearded figure, often called the '__________', was found at Mohenjo-daro.",Priest King,
Harappan houses were generally made of __________.,bricks,
"The word 'Veda' comes from the Sanskrit root 'vid', which means __________.",knowledge,
"There are four Vedas: the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, and the __________ Veda.",Atharva,
The Vedas consist of thousands of hymns that were originally recited ___ and not written.,orally,
The Vedic hymns were composed by male seers called rishis and female seers called __________.,rishikas,
"The Vedic saying ekam sat viprā bahudhā vadanti means 'The Existent is one, but __________ give it many names'.",sages,
A group of texts that built upon Vedic concepts and introduced ideas like rebirth and karma are the __________.,Upanishads,
The school of thought known as Vedanta posits that everything is one divine essence called __________.,brahman,
The Upanishadic mantra aham brahmāsmi means 'I am __________'.,brahman,
"The Upanishads also introduced the concept of __________ or the Self, the divine essence in every being.",ātman,
"Prince Siddhārtha Gautama was born in __________, which is in modern-day Nepal.",Lumbini,
"After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Siddhārtha became known as the __________, meaning 'the enlightened one'.",Buddha,
"The Buddha taught the idea of __________, which means 'non-hurting' or 'non-injuring'.",ahimsā,
"Prince Vardhamāna, who became known as Mahāvīra, was born near the city of __________ in modern-day Bihar.",Vaiśhālī,
"The word 'Jain' comes from 'jina', which means __________.",conqueror,
The Jain teaching of __________ means that truth has many aspects and cannot be described by a single statement.,anekāntavāda,
The Jain principle of __________ means 'non-possession' and advises detachment from material things.,aparigraha,
"In 2008, UNESCO recognised __________ chanting as a 'masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity'.",Vedic,
Early Vedic society was organised into larger groups of people called __________.,janas,
The school of thought that developed methods to achieve the realisation of brahman in one's consciousness is called __________.,Yoga,
"The Buddha founded the __________, a community of monks and nuns.",Sangha,
The Chārvāka school believed that the __________ world is the only thing that exists.,material,
"In the Chhāndogya Upanishad, Rishi Uddālaka Āruņi teaches his son __________ about the nature of reality.",Śhvetaketu,
"In the Katha Upanishad, a young boy named __________ questions Yama, the god of death.",Nachiketa,
"According to official figures from 2011, India had 705 __________ spread over most states.",tribes,
The Indian sociologist __________ summed up the mutual influence between tribal religions and Hinduism.,André Béteille,
"In the late 20th century, the __________ Survey of India conducted a massive survey called the 'People of India project'.",Anthropological,
The British historian __________ remarked that India offers 'unity in diversity'.,Vincent Smith,
"Food grains like rice, wheat, and millets that form the basic food for most Indians are called __________ grains.",staple,
An obvious example of commonality in traditional Indian dresses is the unstitched length of cloth called the __________.,sari,
A beautiful type of printed cotton called '__________' became very popular in 17th-century Europe.,chintz,
"The festival of __________, known by different names across India, marks the beginning of the harvest season around January 14.",Makara Sankranti,
The festival of Makara Sankranti is known as __________ in Tamil Nadu.,Pongal,
"In Punjab, the harvest festival celebrated around the same time as Makara Sankranti is called __________.",Lohri,
The __________ is a collection of stories with animal characters that teaches important life skills.,Panchatantra,
India's two great epics are the Rāmāyaṇa and the __________.,Mahābhārata,
"In the Mahābhārata, the __________ fight their cousins, the Kauravas, to recover their kingdom.",Pāṇḍavas,
"In the Rāmāyaṇa, Rāma defeats the demon __________, who had kidnapped his wife Sītā.",Rāvaṇa,
"The anthropologist K.S. Singh observed that there is hardly a place in India which the __________ did not visit, according to folklore.",Pāṇḍavas,
A long poem narrating the adventures of heroes is called an __________.,epic,
"India produced the finest __________ in the world for a very long time, which was exported globally.",cotton,
"Banarasi, Kanjivaram, and Paithani are famous types of silk __________.",saris,
The diversity of India is reflected in its 325 languages and __________ different scripts counted by a survey.,25,
The festival of Magh Bihu is celebrated in the state of __________.,Assam,
"In Gujarat, the harvest festival celebrated in January is known as __________.",Uttarayan,
"Many tribal communities, such as the Bhils and Gonds, have their own versions of the __________ and Mahābhārata.",Rāmāyaṇa,
"In the end, Indian culture celebrates diversity as an enrichment but never loses sight of the underlying __________.",unity,
A design that stands out from the surface of a panel is called a __________.,relief,
"A famous stone relief of a woman in a sari, dating back a few centuries BCE, is from __________ in Bihar.",Vaishali,
"India has over __________ billion inhabitants, making up about 18 percent of the world's population.",1.4,
Jawaharlal Nehru noted that the old __________ of India were widely known even among illiterate villagers.,epics,
The __________ is the fundamental and most ancient unit of any society.,family,
"A __________ family has several generations living together, including grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts.",joint,
"A __________ family is limited to a couple and their children, or one parent and their children.",nuclear,
"In most Indian languages, there is no single word for '__________', as they are considered brothers and sisters.",cousin,
"Doing one's duty, an important principle of Indian culture, is known as following one's __________.",dharma,
"The family is also a 'school' where children learn important values such as dāna (giving), sevā (service), and __________ (sacrifice).",tyāga,
A group of connected people who come together for festivals or to support each other is called a __________.,community,
"In the town of Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, the Bhil community practiced the __________ tradition to solve their water crisis.",halma,
The halma tradition involves the community coming together to support an individual or family in times of __________.,crisis,
New types of communities in urban areas that make their own rules are __________ Welfare Associations.,Residents',
"Relationships among family members are based on love, care, cooperation, and __________.",interdependence,
Cooperation' simply means working __________.,together,
"In the story of Shalini from Kerala, the family prepares for the festival of __________.",Onam,
"In the story from Meghalaya, Tenzing's father helps his grandmother prepare __________.",food,
"In Ahmedabad, __________ Parmar started an evening school for underprivileged children in his auto-fabrication workshop.",Kamal,
A sub-division of a caste is also often called a __________.,community,
"In our complex societies, everyone __________ on a number of other people and communities.",depends,
"In Hindi, the term for a father's younger brother is __________.",chacha,
"In many Indian homes, children learn family __________ that have been followed for generations.",traditions,
"Community support is often seen in agricultural practices like land preparation, sowing, and __________.",harvesting,
The Bhil community's halma tradition aims to serve __________.,Mother Earth,
"In many families, parents are responsible for raising children to become responsible members of __________.",society,
"In Tenzing's family, his __________ is actively involved in social work in their colony.",grandfather,
"As children grow up, they take on more __________ in the home.",responsibilities,
The story of Shalini illustrates the value of family members __________ each other in difficult times.,supporting,
The process of taking decisions and organising society with rules is called __________.,governance,
The group of individuals or the system that makes and enforces rules is called a __________.,government,
Some of the more important rules are called __________.,laws,
"The three organs of a government are the legislature, the executive, and the __________.",judiciary,
The __________ is the organ that makes new laws.,legislature,
The __________ is the organ that implements or 'executes' the laws.,executive,
The __________ is the system of courts that decides if a law has been broken.,judiciary,
The principle that keeps the three organs of government separate is called the '__________ of powers'.,separation,
"In India, the government functions at three levels: local, State, and __________.",Central,
"The motto of the Government of India is '__________', which means 'Truth alone triumphs'.",Satyameva Jayate,
"The Supreme Court's motto is 'Yato Dharmastato Jayah', which means 'Where there is dharma, there is __________'.",victory,
"At the national level, the legislature consists of two houses: the Lok Sabha and the __________.",Rajya Sabha,
"The President of India is the __________ head of the executive, meaning 'in name only'.",nominal,
The word 'democracy' comes from the Greek words dēmos meaning 'people' and kratos meaning '__________'.,rule,
"India is a __________ democracy, where people vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf.",representative,
"Elected members at the State level are called Members of Legislative Assembly, or __________.",MLAs,
"Elected members at the national level are called Members of Parliament, or __________.",MPs,
All Indian citizens above the age of __________ have the right to vote in elections.,18,
__________ democracy refers to a system that encourages the participation of ordinary citizens in decisions that affect them.,Grassroots,
India is the world's largest __________.,democracy,
The head of the state government's executive is the __________.,Chief Minister,
The head of the Central government's executive is the __________.,Prime Minister,
The system of checks and __________ ensures that no single organ of government becomes too powerful.,balances,
"At the State level, the law-making body is called the Vidhan Sabha or State __________.",Assembly,
Criminal activities conducted using digital technologies are known as __________.,cybercrime,
"In rural areas, the system of local government is commonly known as the __________ Raj system. ",Panchayati,
"The Panchayati Raj system is a form of __________, bringing governance closer to the people. ",self-government,
"The Panchayati Raj system works at three levels: village, block, and __________. ",district,
The local government institution at the village level is called the __________ Panchayat.,Gram,
The members of the Gram Panchayat are elected directly by the __________.,Gram Sabha,
A group of adults from a village who are enrolled as voters is known as the __________.,Gram Sabha,
The elected head or president of a Gram Panchayat is called the __________.,Sarpanch,
The Gram Panchayat is assisted by a __________ Secretary who performs administrative functions.,Panchayat,
The officer who maintains the villagers' land records in many parts of India is called the __________.,Patwari,
The initiative that creates opportunities for children to express their ideas on matters concerning their wellbeing is the __________ Panchayat Initiative.,Child-Friendly,
"In Maharashtra, some __________ have worked to eliminate child labour and child marriage. ",Bal Panchayats,
The institution at the block level that links the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad is the __________.,Panchayat Samiti,
"At the district level, the highest Panchayati Raj institution is the __________. ",Zila Parishad,
A government scheme that promotes the construction of all-weather roads in rural areas is the Pradhan Mantri Gram __________ Yojana.,Sadak,
"To ensure representation, Panchayati Raj institutions have a provision for reserving __________ of the seats for women. ",one-third,
"The ancient text of governance written by Kautilya some 2,300 years ago is the __________. ",Arthashastra,
Kautilya is also known by the name __________.,Chāņakya,
"Dnyaneshwar Kamble, a transgender person, was elected Sarpanch in the __________ district of Maharashtra. ",Solapur,
"Vandana Bahadur Maida, a member of the __________ community, became the first female Sarpanch of her village in Madhya Pradesh. ",Bhil,
Popatrao Baguji Pawar became the Sarpanch of __________ village and transformed it using rainwater harvesting.,Hiware Bazar,
The model of rainwater harvesting used in Hiware Bazar was inspired by __________.,Anna Hazare,
The three levels of the Panchayati Raj system are often referred to as a '__________' system.,three-tier,
India has about __________ villages.,"600,000",
Almost __________ of India's population lives in rural areas.,two-thirds,
A Panchayat refers to a village __________.,council,
The 'Children's Parliament' initiative was an offshoot of Bunker Roy's '__________' initiative.,Barefoot College,
The 'Children's Parliament' empowered underprivileged children in __________'s rural areas.,Rajasthan,
"Elected child representatives in the 'Children's Parliament' formed a '__________', overseeing school management. ",Cabinet,
The main objective of Panchayati Raj institutions is to enable villagers to take an active part in the __________ and development of their villages.,management,
The Panchayat Samiti is also known as the __________ Parishad.,Mandal,
The Zila Parishad is also known as the __________ Panchayat.,District,
The Gram Panchayat is also known as the __________ Parishad.,Village,
"The Sarpanch of Hiware Bazar, Shri Popatrao Pawar, was awarded the __________ in 2020. ",Padma Shri,
"States have authority over Panchayati Raj institutions, which is why their structure and __________ differ slightly across states. ",functions,
A key role of the Panchayat Samiti is to coordinate matters across multiple __________.,Gram Panchayats,
"The real India, according to M.K. Gandhi, lives in its __________. ",villages,
Local government structures in urban areas are called '__________ local bodies'.,urban,
"Urban local bodies are __________, meaning local communities have a direct say in their management. ",decentralised,
Cities and towns are divided into smaller units called '__________'.,wards,
A key function of urban local bodies is garbage collection and __________.,disposal,
"The oldest municipal institution in India is the __________ Corporation, established in 1688. ",Madras,
The Madras Corporation is now known as the Greater __________ Corporation.,Chennai,
"For seven years in a row, the city of __________ has been awarded the cleanest city in India. ",Indore,
Only cities with a population above __________ lakhs have a Municipal Corporation.,10,
A Municipal Corporation is also called a '__________'.,Mahanagar Nigam,
"For cities with a population between 1 and 10 lakhs, the highest urban body is a __________. ",Municipal Council,
A Municipal Council is also known as a '__________'.,Nagar Palika,
Cities and towns with smaller populations have a __________.,Nagar Panchayat,
"CRM, a category of services offered by municipal corporations, stands for __________ Relationship Management. ",Citizen,
A Parliamentary Act of __________ gave the Madras Corporation the power to levy municipal taxes.,1792,
The broader concept where citizens actively participate in their country's functioning is called __________ democracy.,participatory,
"In the Indian governance pyramid, the __________ level is at the base, closer to the people. ",local,
Ward committees facilitate activities such as conducting __________ camps.,health,
"For local bodies to function efficiently, citizens must perform their __________. ",duties,
"In the conversation between Sameer and Anita, Sameer's village government is the __________. ",Panchayat,
"Anita explains that in the city, there are local bodies and __________ representatives. ",elected,
"In Sameer's village, a dangerously low electricity wire was reported to a __________ member. ",Gram Sabha,
"The conversation between Anita and Sameer highlights that in a democracy, everyone's __________ matters. ",voice,
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai was originally created in the year __________.,1865,
Urban governance systems are generally more __________ than rural ones.,complex,
Urban local bodies are responsible for collecting local __________ and fines.,taxes,
"The base of the urban local government structure, closest to the people, is the __________ committee. ",ward,
The Swachh Survekshan is a government scheme related to __________.,cleanliness,
A city council is another name for a __________.,Nagar Panchayat,
The concept of participatory democracy aims to __________ the citizens.,empower,
Activities that involve money or are performed in exchange for money are called __________ activities.,economic,
Activities that do not generate income but are done out of feelings like love and care are called __________ activities.,non-economic,
A place where people engage in the exchange of goods and services is called a __________.,market,
"A payment made to a professional, like a doctor or lawyer, in exchange for their services is called a __________. ",fee,
"A fixed regular payment, generally paid monthly by an employer to an employee, is a __________. ",salary,
"A payment made by an employer to a worker for a specific period of time, often daily, is a _ _ _ _ _. ",wage,
"A non-cash payment received for work performed, like getting mangoes for farm labor, is called payment in __________. ",kind,
"When a person adds monetary value to a product through their skill and effort, it is called __________. ",value addition,
"Selfless service, often seen in community kitchens at places like gurudwaras, is known as __________. ",sevā,
Community kitchens at gurudwaras that serve free food to every visitor are called __________.,langars,
The __________ is a national campaign based on the collective efforts of citizens to keep their surroundings clean.,Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,
"The festival of forests, which promotes awareness about trees, is known as __________. ",Van Mahotsav,
"In the introductory story, Geeta Aunty is a pilot in the Indian __________. ",Air Force,
Kabir's grandfather retired from the Border __________ Force.,Security,
"Rohan, Kabir's elder brother, is a __________ engineer. ",software,
Anu's mother contributes to a voluntary group that teaches __________ to women in the community.,knitting,
"When parents cook food for the family, it is considered a __________ activity. ",non-economic,
A business person selling goods in a market is performing an __________ activity.,economic,
"In the story of Kavya, her uncle is a technician in a __________ company. ",construction,
Kavya's aunt is employed at the village __________.,post office,
A carpenter like Rajesh adds value to __________ by turning it into furniture.,wood,
Volunteering to teach computer skills for free is an example of a __________ activity.,non-economic,
Running errands for the home is an example of a __________ activity.,non-economic,
"Swami Vivekananda said, ""Do it as __________, as the highest __________"" when referring to work. ","worship, worship",
Non-economic activities foster a sense of satisfaction and __________ for what we have.,gratitude,
The value that a person places on an object based on the benefit they derive from it is its __________.,money's worth,
Broad groups that include various activities helping a nation's economic prosperity are called economic __________.,sectors,
"The three main types of economic sectors are primary, secondary, and __________. ",tertiary,
Economic activities where people are directly dependent on nature to produce goods are known as __________ activities.,primary,
The primary sector involves the __________ of raw materials directly from nature.,extraction,
"Agriculture, mining, and fishing are examples of __________ sector activities. ",primary,
Economic activities that transform outputs from the primary sector to produce goods are known as __________ activities.,secondary,
Manufacturing cars from steel and making flour from grains are examples of __________ sector activities.,secondary,
Economic activities that provide support to people in primary and secondary sectors are called __________ activities.,tertiary,
The tertiary sector is also known as the __________ sector.,service,
"Transportation, banking, and software development are all examples of the __________ sector. ",tertiary,
A group of people who voluntarily come together to meet their economic needs is called a __________.,cooperative,
The milk cooperative AMUL was formed after farmers approached the national leader __________.,Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,
The two leaders under whom AMUL was set up in 1946 were Tribhuvandas Patel and Dr. __________.,Varghese Kurien,
A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to consumers is called a __________.,middleman,
The process of preserving milk by heating it to kill harmful bacteria is called __________.,pasteurisation,
Milking cows is a primary activity because the product is derived directly from __________.,livestock,
"In the example of book production, cutting down trees for wood pulp is a __________ sector activity. ",primary,
Converting wood pulp into paper in a mill is a ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ sector activity.,secondary,
Transporting finished books from the printer to a bookstore is a __________ sector activity.,tertiary,
Recycling just one tonne of paper can save __________ trees.,17,
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured is called a __________.,factory,
Goods and services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another are called __________.,exports,
The sale of goods in small quantities to the end consumer is known as __________.,retail,
Kautilya's Arthashāstra states that the root of prosperity is __________.,economic activity,
Large buildings used for storing products before they are sold are called __________.,warehouses,
The dairy cooperative Nandini is from the state of __________.,Karnataka,
The dairy cooperative Mother Dairy is from __________.,Delhi-NCR,
"Before forming a cooperative, farmers in Anand had to sell their milk quickly before it would spoil or __________. ",curdle,
AMUL stands for __________ Milk Union Limited.,Anand,
Question,Answer,
The 'Second Urbanisation of India' began in the 1st millennium BCE in the ______ plains.,Ganga,
"The Sanskrit word 'Janapada' means 'where the people have set foot', signifying a territory where a ______ has settled down.",clan/jana,
The more frequent list of mahājanapadas gives the names of ______ major states.,16,
Many mahājanapadas were concentrated in the Ganga plains due to the growth of agriculture and the availability of ______ ore.,iron,
The capital of the Magadha mahājanapada was ______.,Rājagriha,
"In a janapada, the assembly or council where matters were discussed was called the ______ or samiti.",sabhā,
"Some mahājanapadas, like Vajji and Malla, were called gaņas or sanghas and functioned as early ______.",republics,
The first coins used in India during the Second Urbanisation were made of silver and are known as '______ coins'.,punch-marked,
"In the varna system, the ______ were expected to defend society and engage in warfare.",Kshatriyas,
"The Portuguese word 'casta' was used by travellers to make sense of the Indian social structure, which is now commonly referred to as the ______ system.",caste,
The trade route connecting the northwest regions to the Ganga plains was known as the ______.,Uttarapatha,
"The three prominent kingdoms that emerged in the southern regions of India around 400 BCE were the Cholas, Cheras, and ______.",Pandyas,
"The disintegration of the Indus Valley Civilization, India's 'First Urbanisation', occurred in the early 2nd millennium ______.",BCE,
The fertile ______ plains were instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the mahājanapadas.,Gangetic,
"Towards the end of the 2nd millennium BCE, regional cultures in north India reorganized themselves into clans, leading to the formation of ______.",janapadas,
The larger political units that formed from the merger of early states by the 8th or 7th centuries BCE were known as ______.,mahājanapadas,
"A deep, wide ditch filled with water surrounding a fortified city is called a ______.",moat,
"In some early democratic traditions, an incompetent ruler could be removed by the ______.",assembly,
The age of the janapadas and mahājanapadas saw a major technological shift to ______ metallurgy.,iron,
The ______ system in Indian society was a two-fold system consisting of jāti and varņa.,varņa-jāti,
The trade route that started from Kauśhāmbī and crossed the Vindhya Range to the south was the ______.,Dakshiņapatha,
Climate is the pattern of weather an area experiences over a ______ period of time.,long,
"Traditionally, the year in many parts of India is divided into six seasons or ______.",ritus,
The Himalayan mountains in the north of India have an ______ climate.,alpine,
The Thar Desert in the west of India features an ______ climate with very little rainfall.,arid,
"The climate of a region is influenced by factors such as latitude, altitude, proximity to the sea, winds, and ______.",topography,
Places near the Equator are warmer because the sun's rays are nearly ______ to the Earth's surface.,perpendicular,
"As altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure ______ and the air becomes cooler.",decreases,
The ______ act as a moderator for the temperature in coastal areas.,sea,
A localized climate in a small area that differs from the surrounding region is called a ______.,microclimate,
"The word 'monsoon' comes from the Arabic word 'mausim', meaning ______.",season,
The summer or ______ monsoon in India brings moisture-laden winds from the ocean to the land.,southwest,
Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the highest average annual ______ in the world.,rainfall,
"A ______ occurs when atmospheric pressure near the sea becomes intensely low, leading to high wind speeds and rain.",cyclone,
The cloudless center of a cyclone is called the 'eye of the ______'.,cyclone/storm,
"A ______ is the sudden collapse of rock, soil, or debris, often triggered by heavy rain in hilly regions.",landslide,
The burning of ______ fuels has been a major driver of human-induced climate change.,fossil,
The gradual trapping of heat from the sun by gases in the atmosphere is known as the natural '______ effect'.,greenhouse,
The adoption of steps to help slow down global warming and reduce the causes of climate change is known as ______.,mitigation,
The layer of gases surrounding a planet is called its ______.,atmosphere,
"The layer of the Earth's atmosphere closest to the surface, where most weather phenomena occur, is the ______.",troposphere,
"The elements of weather include temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, wind, and ______.",humidity,
The systematic study of weather and its evolution is called ______.,meteorology,
"The India Meteorological Department's motto, 'ādityāt jāyate vrishti', means ""From the ______ arises rain.""",sun,
The amount of rainfall is measured using an instrument called a ______.,rain gauge,
The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is the ______.,barometer,
Wind is the movement of air from areas of ______ pressure to areas of low pressure.,high,
An ______ is used to measure the speed and direction of the wind.,anemometer,
______ is the amount of water vapor present in the air.,Humidity,
An instrument used to measure humidity is called a ______.,hygrometer,
A self-operating system that uses sensors to measure and record weather data is called an ______ Weather Station.,Automated,
The Himalayas act as a natural ______ in the north of India.,barrier,
The first Indian astronaut to go into space was ______ Sharma.,Rakesh,
"India, along with its neighbors, forms the region known as the Indian ______.",Subcontinent,
The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian landmass with the ______ plate.,Eurasian,
The word 'Himalaya' is a combination of the Sanskrit words 'hima' (snow) and 'ālaya' (______).,abode,
The highest and most rugged part of the Himalayan range is the ______.,Himadri,
The outermost and lowest range of the Himalayas are the ______ Hills.,Shivalik,
Ladakh is a ______ desert with winter temperatures dropping below -30°C.,cold,
The vast and fertile plains south of the Himalayas are known as the ______ Plains.,Gangetic,
A large proportion of India's population lives in the ______ plains.,Gangetic,
The Great Indian Desert is also known as the ______ Desert.,Thar,
The ______ Hills are among the oldest mountains in the world and act as a natural barrier to the Thar Desert.,Aravalli,
A ______ is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.,peninsula,
The triangular peninsular area in the middle and south of India is called the Peninsular ______.,Plateau,
The ______ Ghats and Eastern Ghats border the Peninsular Plateau.,Western,
The northern portion of the Western Ghats is also known as the ______ Hills.,Sahyadri,
The group of islands in the Arabian Sea is ______.,Lakshadweep,
The ______ and Nicobar Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Bay of Bengal.,Andaman,
The only active volcano in India is on ______ Island.,Barren,
"The delta of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers is home to the ______, a UNESCO Heritage site.",Sundarbans,
"The hills of the Northeast, including the Garo, Khasi, and Jantia hills, are part of the ______ Plateau.",Meghalaya,
"The last Maurya emperor was assassinated around 185 BCE by his commander-in-chief, ______.",Pushyamitra Shunga,
The period following the Maurya empire is sometimes called the 'age of ______' by scholars.,reorganisation,
Pushyamitra Shunga founded the ______ dynasty.,Shunga,
The ______ yajña was a Vedic ritual performed by rulers to establish their power.,ashvamedha,
The Yoga Sūtras were compiled by ______ during the Shunga period.,Patañjali,
"The Bharhut Stūpa, with its beautifully carved railings, is an example of ______ art.",Shunga,
The ______ dynasty ruled large parts of the Deccan from the 2nd century BCE onward.,Satavāhana,
The Satavāhanas are sometimes referred to as '______'.,Andhras,
"Many Satavāhana coins depicted ______, suggesting the importance of maritime trade.",ships,
"In the Satavāhana tradition, princes were often named after their ______.",mothers,
The Hathīgumphā inscription records the accomplishments of King ______ of the Chedi dynasty.,Khāravela,
The period between the 2nd century BCE and the 3rd century CE in South India is known as the ______ Age.,Sangam,
"The three powerful kingdoms of the Sangam Age were the Cheras, Cholas, and ______.",Pandyas,
The famous epic 'Silappadikāram' tells the story of ______.,Kannagi,
The ______ or Grand Anicut is a complex water diversion system built by the Chola king Karikāla.,Kallaņai,
The Cheras were also known as the ______ (sons of Kerala).,Keralaputra,
The capital of the Pandya kingdom was at present-day ______.,Madurai,
"After Alexander's retreat, his regional governors, known as ______, established independent domains.",satraps,
The Heliodorus pillar near Vidisha is an example of cultural interaction between the Indians and the ______.,Indo-Greeks,
"The Shaka Samvat calendar, adopted as the Indian National Calendar, was developed during the rule of the ______.",Shakas,
"The ______ dynasty, originally from Central Asia, established a vast empire in northern India.",Kushāņa,
The most powerful ruler of the Kushāņa dynasty was ______.,Kanishka,
The fusion of Indian and Greek styles in art is exemplified by the ______ and Mathura schools of art.,Gandhāra,
The Mathura school of art primarily used red ______ for its sculptures.,sandstone,
Kautilya's famous work on governance and economics is the ______.,Arthashāstra,
An ______ is a collection of smaller kingdoms or territories ruled by a powerful central authority.,empire,
A ruler or state that pays tribute to an emperor is known as a ______.,tributary,
The first empire in India was established in the kingdom of ______.,Magadha,
"Powerful early kings of Magadha, such as ______, were crucial in establishing it as a dominant power.",Ajātaśhatru,
The Nanda dynasty was founded by ______ Nanda.,Mahāpadma,
The last emperor of the Nanda dynasty was ______ Nanda.,Dhana,
The Greek king who campaigned against the Persian Empire and invaded India was ______.,Alexander,
"Alexander defeated the Paurava king, ______, in the Battle of the Hydaspes.",Porus,
The Maurya Empire was founded by ______ Maurya.,Chandragupta,
Chandragupta Maurya was mentored by the able strategist ______.,Kautilya,
"Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat, wrote about his travels in India in his book ______.",Indika,
Kautilya's concept of the seven essential parts of a kingdom is known as the ______.,saptanga,
The Mauryan king who gave up violence after the Kalinga war was ______.,Ashoka,
Ashoka's messages to his people were engraved on rocks and pillars and are known as his ______.,edicts,
Most of Ashoka's edicts were written in the ______ language using the Brahmi script.,Prakrit,
"In his edicts, Ashoka referred to himself as 'Devanampiya ______'.",Piyadasi,
The Sohagaura copper plate inscription from the Mauryan period mentions the establishment of a ______.,granary,
"The capital of the Sarnath pillar, featuring four lions, was chosen as India's national ______.",emblem,
"The Sanskrit motto on India's national emblem, 'satyameva jayate', means ""______ alone triumphs"".",truth,
"The big, round hemispherical structure in the center of a stūpa is called the ______.",anda,
"The ruins of a major structure at Rājagriha, the capital of the Magadha mahājanapada, can be found in modern-day ______.",Rajgir,
The decline of the Harappan civilization led to a reversion to a ______ or village lifestyle for about a millennium.,rural,
The expansion of ______ networks connected and led to the growth of the janapadas.,trade,
"The Vatsa mahājanapada's capital was ______, and ruins of a complex can be found there.",Kaushambi,
"The varna system designated ______ as those engaged in trade, business, or agriculture.",Vaishyas,
The ______ were responsible for preserving and spreading knowledge and performing rituals in the varna system.,Brahmins,
The concept of ______ emerged from Vedic texts and categorized society into four groups.,varņa,
The trade route that connected the northwest to the eastern parts of India was the ______.,Uttarapatha,
A ______ is a cycle of seasons that recurs every year.,ritu,
The Deccan Plateau in central India has a ______ climate.,semi-arid,
The ______ winds from across the Himalayas bring cold waves to the foothills in winter.,cold,
"The ______ of a region includes its mountains, hills, valleys, and coasts.",topography,
A ______ is a climate localized in a small area that differs from the surrounding region.,microclimate,
The summer monsoon in India is also known as the ______ monsoon.,southwest,
A glacial burst is the breakthrough of water from a barrier of rocks and ice in a ______ lake.,glacial,
______ is the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties.,Resilience,
The layer of the atmosphere where all land-based plants and animals live is the ______.,troposphere,
The weight of the air above us felt on the Earth's surface is known as ______ pressure.,atmospheric,
Traditional knowledge passed down through generations has been used to ______ the weather.,forecast/predict,
The ______ scale is a unit of temperature measurement.,Celsius/Fahrenheit,
The ______ of temperature is the difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures over a period.,range,
The ______ daily temperature is the average of the maximum and minimum temperatures of the day.,mean,
A ______ is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall.,rain gauge,
Normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is around ______ millibars.,1013,
A ______ is a rotating instrument used to determine wind direction.,wind vane,
A wind ______ is a type of wind vane used at airports to indicate wind direction for pilots.,sock,
"______ humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air, expressed as a percentage.",Relative,
The ______ is the seventh-largest country in the world.,India,
The ______ range is a natural barrier in the north of India.,Himalayan,
"The Bhagirathi River originates from ______, the edge of the Gangotri Glacier.",Gaumukh,
"The Lower Himalayas, with a moderate climate, are also known as the ______.",Himachal,
"The river Brahmaputra is named after the god ______, and its name means 'son of Brahma'.",Brahma,
Sand dunes in the Thar Desert can rise as high as ______ meters.,150,
"The Jaisalmer fort, located in the Thar Desert, is a UNESCO World ______ site.",Heritage,
Traditional water collection systems in Rajasthan that store rainwater are called ______ or kunds.,taanka,
The ______ Ghats are taller and run along the western coast of India.,Western,
"Rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri flow across the Deccan Plateau from ______ to east.",west,
A group of islands is known as an ______.,archipelago,
The ______ islands in the Arabian Sea are made of coral.,Lakshadweep,
A ______ is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.,delta,
The living root bridges are a unique feature of the ______ region in the Northeast.,Meghalaya,
The period after the Mauryan empire saw the rise of dynasties from both within and ______ the subcontinent.,outside,
A matrimonial ______ was a common peaceful method for kingdoms to form alliances.,alliance,
The revival of Vedic rituals and practices was witnessed during the ______ period.,Shunga,
Sanskrit emerged as a preferred language for philosophical and literary works during the ______ period.,Shunga,
"The Naneghat Caves, used for collecting tolls and as resting places, are located near modern-day ______.",Pune,
The Sangam literature is the oldest literature in ______ India.,south,
"The Chera kings issued coins with their royal emblem, the bow and ______.",arrow,
The rule of the Indo-Greeks in the northwest ended with the invasions of the ______.,Indo-Scythians/Shakas,
The Kushāņa empire at its peak extended from Central Asia to large parts of ______ India.,northern,
"Kanishka's headless statue has an inscription calling him 'mahārāja rājadhirāja devaputra', meaning 'great king, king of kings, son of ______'.",God,
The ______ Route was a significant network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean world.,Silk,
The Gandhara school of art blended Greco-Roman elements with ______ features.,Indian,
The sculptures of the Mathura school are known for their depictions of ______ deities.,Indian,
"The Latin word 'imperium', from which 'empire' is derived, means '______ power'.",supreme,
"In Sanskrit texts, an emperor was referred to as 'samrāj' or '______'.",rājādhirāja/adhirāja,
"Powerful associations of traders, craftsmen, and others were known as ______ (shrenīs).",guilds,
The Nanda dynasty was succeeded by the ______ empire.,Maurya,
The Greek sages renowned for their wisdom were called '______' by the Greeks.,Gymnosophists,
Chandragupta Maurya established his capital at ______.,Pāţaliputra,
"After defeating the Greeks, Chandragupta Maurya maintained a ______ relationship with them.",diplomatic,
The top portion or head of a pillar is called a ______.,capital,
The Sanchi Stūpa is one of India's oldest ______ structures.,stone,
The rock sculpture of a life-size elephant at Dhauli symbolizes the ______.,Buddha,
The dharmachakra or wheel of dharma on the Sarnath pillar capital symbolizes the Buddha's ______.,teachings,
Empires are often fragile at their core due to the use of force and ______ to maintain control.,repression,
The kingdom shall be protected by fortifying the capital and the towns at the ______.,frontiers,
Kautilya advised that a kingdom should not depend solely on ______ for water.,rain,
The disappearance of the Harappan urban order included the loss of a ______ system.,writing,
The janapadas grew as ______ networks expanded and connected them.,trade,
The capital cities of the mahājanapadas were often large and well-______.,fortified,
"In monarchies, the king's position was often ______, passed down from father to son.",hereditary,
"The varņa-jāti system became more ______ with the passage of time, especially during British rule.",rigid,
The Indian subcontinent is separated from the rest of Asia by natural features like the ______ mountain range.,Himalayan,
"The traditional house construction in the western Himalayas, using stone and wood, is known as '______'.",kath-kuni,
The Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh has ______ water due to minerals from the surrounding mountains.,salty,
The flat land of the Northern Plains facilitated the development of an elaborate ______ network.,transportation,
"The Indian gharial, a reptile on the verge of extinction, can grow up to ______ meters long.",4.5,
The ______ is India's national bird.,peacock,
The Aravalli hills have supported ______ and construction activities for centuries due to their rich mineral resources.,mining,
The ______ Plateau is a vast area of flat highlands between the Western and Eastern Ghats.,Deccan,
The east coast of India has wide plains and major river ______.,deltas,
The Andaman Islands were historically significant as the site of the '______ Jail' for freedom fighters.,Cellular,
"The post-Maurya period witnessed a burst in the development of art, architecture, and ______.",literature,
"The Satavāhana rulers issued coins that have been found across various regions, indicating widespread ______.",trade,
"The Chera kingdom was a hub for the export of spices, timber, ivory, and ______.",pearls,
The Megasthenes' work 'Indika' mentions the ______ kingdom as prosperous and engaged in trade.,Pandya,
The Kushāņa empire's control over the Silk Route facilitated the growth of ______.,trade,
"The Sanskrit grammarian Pāņini composed the ______, a text on the rules of Sanskrit grammar.",Aşhțādhyāyi,
The Mauryan empire under Ashoka expanded to cover almost the entire Indian ______.,subcontinent,
Ashoka's edicts were a means of ______ with his subjects across his vast empire.,communication,
The Sarnath pillar capital's four lions symbolize royal ______.,power,
A major cause for the decline of empires is the tendency for regions to seek ______.,independence,
Question,Answer,
"The Gupta Empire flourished from the 3rd to the 6th century CE, with its capital at ______.",Pāţaliputra,
"The Iron Pillar of Delhi, over 1,600 years old, was erected during the reign of ______ II. ",Chandragupta,
"The prayāga praśhasti, an inscription in Prayagraj, praises the achievements of ______, Chandragupta II's father. ",Samudragupta,
The court poet ______ was the author of the prayāga praśhasti inscription.,Harisena,
The Chinese traveler who visited India in the early 5th century CE and wrote a travelogue about the Gupta era was ______.,Faxian,
"The Gupta rulers adopted titles like 'mahārājadhirāja', which means 'great king, king of ______'.",kings,
"Prabhāvati Gupta, daughter of Chandragupta II, was married to a prince of the ______ kingdom. ",Vākāţaka,
A person who temporarily governs a kingdom for a monarch unable to rule is called a ______ ruler.,regent,
Land grants in the Gupta Empire were carefully inscribed on ______ plates to keep accurate records.,copper,
"The Gupta rulers patronized the renowned ______ university, a center for Buddhist learning. ",Nālandā,
The period of peace and stability during Gupta rule is often called the '______ age' of India.,classical,
The mathematician and astronomer who authored 'Āryabhațīya' was ______.,Āryabhața,
"Varāhamihira, an encyclopedic scholar, lived in ______, a city famous for its tradition of learning. ",Ujjayinī,
"Kālidāsa's celebrated composition, 'Meghadūtam', tells the story of a yaksha sending a message to his beloved through a passing ______.",cloud,
The Indian traditional system of medicine that was codified during the Gupta period is ______.,Ayurveda,
"The fierce ______ tribe from Central Asia repeatedly attacked the Gupta Empire, contributing to its decline. ",Hūņa,
"The ______ dynasty emerged as a powerful force in the south, with their capital at Kanchipuram. ",Pallava,
"Kanchipuram, the Pallava capital, is often known as the 'city of a thousand ______'. ",temples,
"The ______ kingdom, ruled by the Varman dynasty, extended over the Brahmaputra valley. ",Kāmarūpa,
The Gupta rulers were devout followers of the deity ______.,Vishņu,
The system of exchanging goods or services for other goods and services without using money is called the ______ system.,barter,
A situation where two people each have something the other wants and can exchange them directly is called a double ______ of wants.,coincidence,
"The problem of not being able to divide an item, like an ox, into smaller parts for exchange is the problem of ______.",divisibility,
The trait of an object that indicates its longevity and ability to be stored for a long time is called ______.,durability,
The Junbeel Mela in Assam is a three-day annual fair where the ______ system is still practiced.,barter,
"Money acts as a medium of ______, making trade easier. ",exchange,
"Money can be kept for a longer time to be used for purchases later, thus acting as a store of ______. ",value,
The fact that money is accepted for payments to be made at a later date makes it a standard of ______ payment.,deferred,
The process of producing coins is called ______.,minting,
Ancient Indian coins made from precious metals were called kārşhāpaņas or ______.,paņas,
The side of a coin bearing the head or principal design is called the ______.,obverse,
"The discovery of Roman gold coins in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, provides evidence of ______ trade. ",maritime,
Paper money was first used in ______ and introduced in India in the late 18th century.,China,
The central authority that controls the issue of currency in India today is the ______ Bank of India (RBI).,Reserve,
Money in electronic form that we cannot touch and feel is called ______ money.,digital,
UPI stands for Unified ______ Interface.,Payments,
"QR codes, used for digital payments, are collections of black and white ______ that are readable by devices. ",squares,
The government plays an important role in our lives by maintaining law and ______.,order,
A government's role includes managing relationships with other countries and taking care of national ______.,defence,
A ______ is best understood as 'rule of the people.',democracy,
A person chosen to act or make decisions on behalf of a group is called a ______.,representative,
The creation of rules by a government is known as the ______ function.,legislative,
The implementation of rules and administration of a country is the ______ function of government.,executive,
Ensuring that rules are followed is the ______ function of the government.,judicial,
The book of fundamental rules of a country is called the ______.,constitution,
Universal adult ______ grants every citizen above a certain age the right to vote.,franchise,
"In a ______ democracy, all citizens are directly responsible for all rules and decisions. ",direct,
"In a ______ democracy, people elect representatives to govern them. ",representative,
"In a parliamentary democracy, the executive is accountable to the ______.",legislature,
The organ of government responsible for implementing the law is the ______.,executive,
"In India, the legislature is called the ______.",Parliament,
The separation of ______ means that the three organs of government work independently.,powers,
A form of government where the head of state is elected and not a hereditary monarch is a ______.,republic,
The Uttaramerur inscriptions from the Chola period provide details about the election of members to the village ______.,sabhā,
A government ruled by a king or queen is a ______.,monarchy,
"In an ______ monarchy, the monarch has complete control and power. ",absolute,
"In a ______ monarchy, the monarch is the head of state but has only nominal power. ",constitutional,
A ______ is a form of government where the country is ruled by religious leaders and laws.,theocracy,
A ______ is a form of government where one person or a small group possesses absolute power.,dictatorship,
"An ______ is a type of government where a small, powerful group makes all the important decisions. ",oligarchy,
The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January ______.,1950,
The original copy of the Indian Constitution is preserved in a ______-filled glass case in Parliament.,helium,
A ______ lays down the basic principles and laws of a nation.,constitution,
The Constitution of India has 25 parts and 12 ______.,schedules,
The ______ Assembly was formed in 1946 to write the Indian Constitution.,Constituent,
Dr. ______ was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.,Rajendra Prasad,
The Drafting Committee of the Constitution was chaired by Dr. B.R. ______.,Ambedkar,
"The ideals of 'liberty, equality, fraternity' in the Indian Constitution were adopted from the constitution of ______. ",France,
The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the ______ Constitution.,Irish,
The introductory statement to the Constitution that outlines its guiding values is the ______.,Preamble,
The term ______ in the Preamble means that citizens have the complete freedom to follow any religion.,SECULAR,
The term ______ in the Preamble means that the head of the state is an elected person.,REPUBLIC,
Changes made to the Constitution are called ______.,amendments,
The Panchayati Raj System was integrated into the Constitution in 1992 with the ______ Constitutional Amendment Act.,73rd,
The text of the Indian Constitution was handwritten by the calligrapher Prem Behari Narain ______.,Raizada,
The pages of the Constitution were illustrated by ______ and his team.,Nandalal Bose,
The concept of finding deep religious or spiritual significance in something is known as ______.,sacredness,
A journey to a sacred place is often called a ______.,pilgrimage,
A place regarded as holy due to its association with the divine or a sacred relic is a ______.,shrine,
A part of a saint's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence is a ______.,relic,
"In Sikhism, the centers of spiritual authority are called ______.",takhts,
The ancient and continuous tradition of pilgrimage in India is known as ______.,tīrthayātrā,
"For at least 3,000 years, Indians have been crisscrossing the ______, making its geography sacred. ",Subcontinent,
"In Jainism, the supreme preachers of dharma are called ______.",Tirthankaras,
The whole of planet Earth is considered sacred in many traditions and is referred to as Bhūdevī or ______ Earth.,Mother,
The four sacred sites deliberately located in the corners of India for Hindu pilgrimage are known as the ______ dhām yātrā.,char,
The 12 sacred shrines dedicated to Shiva spread across India are known as ______.,jyotirlingas,
The 51 sacred sites where parts of the divine mother Satī's body fell are called the Shakti ______.,pīthas,
The crisscrossing networks of pilgrimage sites in India create a sacred ______.,geography,
The nadīstuti sūkta of the Rigveda is a hymn in praise of ______.,rivers,
"The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati rivers is at ______.",Prayagraj,
"The Kumbh Mela, held at four sacred river sites, originates from the legend of ______ manthana. ",amrita,
"The peepul tree, sacred to multiple religions, has the botanical name Ficus ______.",religiosa,
Natural forests protected by rural and tribal communities due to their sacred status are called 'sacred ______'.,groves,
"In Malayalam, a sacred grove is called a ______. ",kāvu,
The major trade route connecting the north-western and eastern parts of the Subcontinent was the ______.,Uttarapatha,
A place where people buy and sell goods is called a ______.,market,
"In economics, something a person desires but is not essential for survival is a ______.",want,
The amount at which a buyer is willing to buy and a seller is willing to sell a good is the ______.,price,
Buyers and sellers often ______ and bargain to arrive at an acceptable price.,negotiate,
A market where buyers can meet sellers physically is a ______ market.,physical,
Buyers and sellers can transact from distant locations using shopping applications or websites in an ______ market.,online,
A market where goods and services are bought and sold within the geographical boundaries of a country is a ______ market.,domestic,
Selling goods produced in one country to a buyer in another country is called an ______.,export,
Buying goods from other countries and bringing them into one's own country is called an ______.,import,
______ buy goods in large quantities from producers and store them in warehouses called godowns.,Wholesalers,
______ are shopkeepers who sell goods in smaller quantities to final consumers.,Retailers,
Websites or mobile applications that combine offers from multiple sellers are called ______.,aggregators,
Surat is famously known as a ______ hub in India.,textile,
The quantity of a product that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a particular price is called ______.,demand,
The quantity of a product that sellers are willing and able to sell at a particular price is called ______.,supply,
"The government provides ______ goods and services like public parks and roads, which producers may not find profitable. ",public,
The FSSAI logo on food packets indicates that the food is safe to ______.,consume,
The ______ mark is a certification for agricultural products in India.,AGMARK,
The BEE STAR rating on electronic items indicates the appliance's energy ______.,efficiency,
"The capital of the Vākāţaka kingdom was at ______, near present-day Nagpur. ",Nandivardhana,
The ______ rose to power after the Sātavāhana dynasty with their capital at Kanchipuram.,Pallavas,
The metallurgical skill of ancient India is demonstrated by the non-rusting ______ Pillar in Delhi.,Iron,
"Samudragupta's ambition, as per the prayāga praśhasti, was to be 'dharani-bandha' or to '______ the Earth'. ",unify,
"In the Gupta era, India traded with the Mediterranean world, Southeast Asia, and ______. ",China,
"Āryabhața correctly explained that the Earth spins on its ______, causing day and night. ",axis,
The 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen' was formulated during the 1789 ______ Revolution.,French,
"The illustrations in the Indian Constitution depict scenes from Indian history, from Mohenjo-daro to the ______ movement. ",freedom,
The ______ is a gas that helps preserve the original copy of the Constitution.,Helium,
The Indian freedom struggle's ideal of ______ for all is a cornerstone of the Constitution.,equality/justice,
The Indian cultural concept of '______ kutumbakam' means 'the world is one family'.,vasudhaiva,
The Golden Temple at Amritsar is a major pilgrimage site in ______.,Sikhism,
The Mahabodhi Stūpa in Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha attained ______.,enlightenment,
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala is dedicated to the deity ______.,Ayyappa,
"The Dongria Khond tribe considers the ______ hill sacred, believing it to be the abode of their supreme deity. ",Niyam Dongar,
"The ______ of rivers, where they meet, are often considered sacred places.",confluence/sangams,
The heroes of the epics Mahābhārata and ______ are associated with numerous sacred sites across India.,Rāmāyaņa,
"In a barter system, commodities like ______ shells, salt, and cattle were used for exchange. ",cowrie,
The problem of ______ arises when goods like wheat cannot be stored for long periods.,durability,
The ______ is the amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale.,price,
"A ______ market is where goods are sold in large quantities, often to retailers. ",wholesale,
A ______ market is where goods are sold in smaller quantities directly to consumers.,retail,
The government sets a ______ price for some agricultural products to ensure farmers do not incur losses.,minimum,
The ______ mark on electrical appliances ensures quality and safety.,ISI,
"In a democracy, the source of power and authority are the ______. ",people,
The ______ of the government is responsible for making laws.,legislature,
The lower house of the Indian Parliament is called the ______.,Lok Sabha,
The upper house of the Indian Parliament is called the ______.,Rajya Sabha,
The king's duty to rule according to dharma and ensure the welfare of the people was known as ______.,rājadharma,
The Shanti Parva of the ______ contains teachings on good governance and the moral responsibilities of a king.,Mahābhārata,
"The Roma people, who originated in ______, were persecuted by the Nazis during the Holocaust. ",India,
"The Preamble of the Constitution states that India is a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC ______.",REPUBLIC,
The ______ of India is the document that lays down the framework of government and the rights of citizens.,Constitution,
The Constituent Assembly took almost ______ years to draft the Indian Constitution.,three,
The concept of 'Fundamental ______' was added to the Indian Constitution in 1976.,Duties,
A ______ is a written law passed by a legislative body.,statute,
"The ______ system is the three-tier system of government in India, including central, state, and local levels. ",federal,
The Vākāţakas ruled in the ______ part of the subcontinent.,central,
Samudragupta is depicted playing the ______ on one of his coins.,veena,
"The Gupta era saw advancements in ______, as evidenced by the rust-resistant Iron Pillar. ",metallurgy,
The Pallavas were great patrons of art and ______.,architecture,
The barter system lacks a common standard measure of ______.,value,
"A ______ is a formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, or other international relations.",treaty,
The ______ functions of government include creating rules and laws.,legislative,
An ______ is a ruler who has total power and has acquired it by force.,autocrat,
______ is a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.,Theocracy,
The Indian Constitution is a ______ document because it can be amended to meet changing needs.,living,
A ______ is a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.,election,
"The ______ is a symbol of the Indian rupee, adopted in 2010. ",₹,
"The Indian Parliament has two houses, making it a ______ legislature.",bicameral,
The head of the government in India's parliamentary system is the ______.,prime minister,
The highest judicial court in India is the ______ Court.,Supreme,
"The Constitution of India grants ______ adult franchise, meaning all adult citizens have the right to vote. ",universal,
The concept of ______ means that the government is answerable to the people who elected them.,accountability,
The city of ______ in Gujarat is known for its large diamond industry.,Surat,
"The market in Imphal, Manipur, which is run entirely by women, is called ______ Keithal. ",Ima,
The government's role in the market includes controlling prices and ensuring quality and ______ standards.,safety,
The ______ dynasty was known for its rulers often being named after their mothers.,Sātavāhana,
Kālidāsa is renowned for his contributions to ______ literature.,Sanskrit,
The text 'Rājataranginī' by the Kashmiri scholar Kalhaņa discusses the commitment of a king to ______.,dharma,
"The ______ Mela, a massive pilgrimage gathering, is listed as an 'intangible heritage of the world' by UNESCO. ",Kumbh,
The ______ were the earliest form of money to be widely used in organized kingdoms.,coins,
"In a ______, a government is formed usually through some kind of election. ",democracy,
"The Indian Constitution provides for a ______ system, with a central government and state governments. ",three-tier,
Sacred groves help in the conservation of ______ and fauna.,flora,
The ______ Bazaar in Karnataka was a prosperous market in the Vijayanagara Empire.,Hampi,
The price of a good is determined by the interaction of demand from buyers and ______ by sellers.,supply,
"In a ______ democracy, the president is elected by the people and works independently of the legislature. ",presidential,
The Indian Constitution is the world's largest ______ constitution.,written,
A ______ is a journey undertaken for religious or spiritual reasons.,pilgrimage,
"The Gupta period is marked by significant developments in art, architecture, literature, and ______. ",science,
The ______ system was the earliest form of exchange before the invention of money.,barter,
The government of India has a ______ form of government.,democratic,
The ______ of India outlines the rights and duties of its citizens.,Constitution,
"Sacred places are often interconnected, creating a sacred ______ across the land. ",geography,
A ______ is a physical or online space where goods and services are exchanged.,market,
The ______ dynasty was known for its warrior kings like Samudragupta.,Gupta,
The barter system is limited by the need for a double ______ of wants.,coincidence,
______ is a form of government where the people hold the power.,Democracy,
The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November ______.,1949,
The concept of ______ involves treating natural landscapes like mountains and rivers as holy.,sacredness,
The price of goods in a market is determined by the forces of supply and ______.,demand,
The Gupta era is often called the '______ age' due to its remarkable achievements in various fields.,classical,
"The evolution of money progressed from barter to commodities, then to metal ______, and later to paper currency. ",coins,
A key principle of democracy is the right to ______ in elections.,vote,
The Constituent Assembly of India was a diverse body representing various regions and social ______.,groups,
Pilgrimages have historically played a role in the cultural ______ of the Indian Subcontinent.,integration,
______ markets allow for trade across national borders.,International,
The ruler ______ II was also known by the title 'Vikramāditya'.,Chandragupta,
A major limitation of the barter system is the lack of a common measure of ______.,value,
"In a ______, the ruler typically inherits their position. ",monarchy,
The ______ to the Indian Constitution serves as its introduction and outlines its core values.,Preamble,
Sacred ______ are patches of forest that are protected by local communities due to their religious significance.,groves,
A ______ buys goods in bulk from manufacturers and sells them to retailers.,wholesaler,
"The Gupta Empire's capital was at ______, which is near modern-day Patna. ",Pāţaliputra,
"The introduction of ______ solved many problems of the barter system, such as portability and divisibility.",money,
"A ______ is a government ruled by a single leader with total power, often taken by force. ",dictatorship,
The Constitution of India guarantees ______ Rights to its citizens.,Fundamental,
"The ______ Mela is a major pilgrimage and festival in India, held at four different locations.",Kumbh,
A ______ market involves the direct sale of goods to consumers.,retail,
The Gupta ruler Samudragupta's military campaigns are detailed in the ______ praśhasti.,prayāga,
The use of ______ facilitated trade over long distances in ancient times.,coinage,
"The principle of 'one person, one vote' is central to ______.",democracy,
The Indian Constitution is considered a living document because it can be ______.,amended,
"Many of India's sacred rivers, like the Ganga and Yamuna, are considered goddesses or ______.",devīs,
"______ markets, which operate through websites and apps, have become increasingly popular. ",Online,
The scholar ______ made significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy during the Gupta period.,Āryabhața,
The transition from barter to money was a significant development in ______ history.,economic,
"In a constitutional ______, the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution. ",monarchy,
"The ______ of Powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary is a key feature of many democracies. ",separation,
The ______ yātrā is a pilgrimage to four sacred sites located in the four cardinal directions of India.,char dhām,
The government intervenes in markets to protect consumers and ensure fair ______.,prices,
"The ______ caves, with their intricate paintings and sculptures, are a prime example of art from the Gupta-Vākāţaka period. ",Ajanta,
The invention of ______ currency was a major step in the evolution of money.,paper,
A ______ government is one in which the state is governed by religious law.,theocratic,
The ______ Assembly was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India.,Constituent,
The concept of ______ geography highlights the spiritual significance attributed to various landscapes.,sacred,
______ is the economic principle describing a consumer's desire and willingness to pay a price for a specific good or service.,Demand,
"The Gupta period saw the flourishing of ______ literature, with Kālidāsa being a prominent poet. ",Sanskrit,
The ______ is a form of money that was made from shells and used in various parts of the world.,cowrie,
The principle of ______ ensures that all citizens are treated the same under the law.,equality,
The Constitution of India was influenced by the ideals of the Indian ______ struggle.,freedom,
The ______ are sacred sites in Jainism associated with the Tirthankaras.,tīrthas,
______ play a crucial role in the supply chain by connecting wholesalers to consumers.,Retailers,
______ II of the Gupta dynasty is often identified with the king 'Chandra' mentioned on the Mehrauli iron pillar.,Chandragupta,
"A key issue with the barter system is the problem of ______, which refers to the difficulty of carrying goods for exchange. ",portability,
A ______ is a government that is not based on religion and treats all religions equally.,secular,
The Indian Constitution includes a list of Fundamental ______ that citizens are expected to follow.,Duties,
______ are places of pilgrimage that are believed to be spiritually significant.,Tīrthas,
The government often sets a ______ retail price (MRP) on goods to protect consumers.,maximum,
The ______ Empire is considered a 'classical age' in Indian history due to its cultural and scientific achievements.,Gupta,
The invention of ______ overcame the limitations of barter and became a universal medium of exchange.,money,
"In a ______, the government is accountable to the people who elect them. ",democracy,
"The ______ to the Constitution of India begins with the words ""WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA..."". ",PREAMBLE,
"The ______ networks in India connect various sacred sites across the country, fostering cultural unity. ",pilgrimage,
The interaction between buyers and sellers in a ______ determines the price of goods and services.,market,
The Gupta ruler ______ was a patron of the arts and is depicted on coins playing a musical instrument.,Samudragupta,
The transition from ______ money to paper money made transactions more convenient.,metallic,
A ______ is a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.,democracy,
The ______ of India is the supreme law of the land.,Constitution,
"The tradition of ______ yātrā involves long journeys to sacred sites, fostering a sense of shared cultural identity. ",tīrtha,
The government's role in a market economy includes regulation and the provision of ______ goods.,public,
The ______ dynasty succeeded the Kushāņa Empire in northern India.,Gupta,
"For an entity to be called a resource, it should be technologically accessible, economically feasible, and _________ acceptable. ",culturally,
The term 'natural resources' applies to materials and substances that occur in Nature and are _________ to humans.,valuable,
"One way to categorise natural resources is based on their uses, such as resources essential for life, resources for materials, and resources for _________. ",energy,
"Resources like coal, water, petroleum, natural gas, sunlight, and wind are all natural sources of _________. ",energy,
The principle of Nature functioning in a restorative and regenerative way is demonstrated by a forest recovering after a _________.,wildfire,
_________ goes beyond restoration and is about Nature's ability to create new life and the conditions for thriving.,Regeneration,
"Solar energy, wind energy, and timber from forests are examples of _________ resources. ",renewable,
"For a resource to remain renewable, the natural rhythm of _________ and regeneration must not be disturbed. ",restoration,
"Fossil fuel-driven industrialisation and cutting down forests have led to rising _________, which we are experiencing globally. ",temperatures,
"When natural processes of an ecosystem benefit humans, we call them '_________ services'. ",ecosystem,
A mature tree produces about _________ litres of oxygen per day.,275,
_________ resources are created over long periods and cannot be replenished at the rate we use them.,Non-renewable,
Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum are examples of _________ resources.,non-renewable,
It has been estimated that the coal reserves in India may last another _________ years.,50,
"The uneven distribution of natural resources shapes human settlements, trade patterns, and even international _________. ",relations,
The phenomenon where regions rich in natural resources experience slower economic growth is called the '_________ curse'.,natural resource,
The 'paradox of _________' is another name for the 'natural resource curse'.,plenty,
Using natural resources responsibly and wisely is also known as _________.,stewardship,
"Irresponsible treatment of natural resources has led to pollution, biodiversity loss, and _________. ",climate change,
"In most Indian states, the groundwater _________ rate is greater than the rate at which the water table is replenished. ",extraction,
The improper use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides has led to soil _________.,degradation,
"In the 1960s, farmers in Punjab shifted to _________ varieties of wheat and paddy, which required more water. ",high-yielding,
The supply of free power in Punjab led to the _________ of groundwater.,over-pumping,
"In Punjab, chemicals from pesticides and fertilisers have dissolved in the groundwater, causing _________ hazards. ",health,
"Almost 80% of the area of Punjab has been classified as '_________', meaning water is drawn faster than it can be restored. ",over-exploited,
The production of _________ is listed as one of the most polluting industries.,cement,
_________ is an ancient Indian botanical science that focuses on the study and care of plants and trees.,Vrikshāyurveda,
"In 2016, _________ became a 100 per cent organic state in India. ",Sikkim,
"India and France launched the _________ in 2015, a coalition of sunshine-rich countries. ",International Solar Alliance,
The _________ refers to the idea that everyone must transcend personal desires and act for the wellbeing of all.,lokasangraha,
A resource that is renewable today can become _________ tomorrow if overexploited.,non-renewable,
"In the context of natural resources, 'exploitation' means the extraction, utilisation, and _________ of these resources. ",consumption,
An offshore oil rig is used to extract _________ from below the seabed.,petroleum,
A microhydel plant in Himachal Pradesh converts the power of flowing water into _________.,electricity,
"In many indigenous traditions, Nature is considered _________ and is seen as a nurturer and nourisher. ",sacred,
"Nature works in cycles where there is no _________; for example, a fallen tree decomposes and enriches the soil. ",waste,
"Offering arghyam to Surya, the sun-god, is a traditional practice showing _________. ",gratitude,
"The commercialisation of fishing has resulted in _________, threatening species like tuna. ",over-fishing,
"When industries discharge waste into rivers without proper treatment, it disturbs Nature's cycle of restoration and _________. ",regeneration,
The natural process of a forest filtering water and preventing soil erosion are called ecosystem _________.,functions,
Many wars have been fought to gain _________ over natural resources.,control,
"The sharing of the _________ River water has been a point of tension among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. ",Kaveri,
Traditional practices of water harvesting and rejuvenation of ponds are being used to raise _________ levels.,groundwater,
The term 'm bgl' on the Punjab water level map stands for _________ below ground level.,metres,
The Jaisalmer fort was refurbished using _________ after its initial construction as a mud structure.,sandstone,
The Central Pollution Control Board has created guidelines for _________ factories to minimise pollution.,cement,
The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is a symbol of India's ambitions in _________ energy.,renewable,
The Dudhsagar waterfall is located in the state of _________.,Goa,
"An entity is considered a resource if it is technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally _________. ",acceptable,
Gentle ploughing causes minimal disturbance to the underground ecosystem and retains soil _________.,moisture,
We can categorise natural resources based on the _________ we put them to.,uses,
"India's geographical diversity provides a wide variety of natural resources, from wood to _________. ",marble,
Restoration is the process of returning something to its original _________ state if it has been degraded.,healthy,
"In Punjab, the Green Revolution helped India become self-sufficient in _________. ",food,
Traditional building materials like stone and _________ are being used as alternatives to cement.,mud,
"The ancient text Vrikshāyurveda provides intricate methods for seed collection, preservation, and pre-planting _________. ",treatments,
The idea that we must act as _________ of natural resources is crucial for sustainability.,stewards,
The uneven distribution of _________ like coal and iron ore can be seen on the map of India.,minerals,
The _________ in some places in the Himalayas are melting at a rate faster than precipitation can replace them.,glaciers,
The 'water tower' refers to the Himalayan region that supplies water to the populations living in the _________.,plains,
A human being needs about _________ litres of oxygen every day.,350,
Good governance and strategic planning determine whether natural resources become lasting _________ or temporary windfalls.,benefits,
Traditional farming practices considered soil to be part of Mother _________.,Earth,
"In Auroville, a community building was constructed using _________ with special techniques. ",mud,
The International Solar Alliance is a coalition of _________-rich countries.,sunshine,
Unfair distribution of resources like water and clean _________ affects some sections of society more than others.,air,
The wise use of non-renewables will enable stretching their use for a _________ period of time.,longer,
An example of a non-renewable resource that is mined in India is _________.,coal,
The natural resource curse is also known as the _________ of plenty.,paradox,
Many farmers in India extract _________ for irrigation purposes.,groundwater,
Pema's family farm in Sikkim faced declining yields due to expensive _________ inputs before switching to organic farming.,chemical,
The text suggests we must move toward a _________ economy that operates in harmony with nature.,regenerative,
The ultimate regenerator and recycler of all resources is _________ herself.,nature,
The period from the 11th to the 17th centuries in India is often referred to as the _________ period.,medieval,
Invasions from beyond the _________ mountains reshaped India's political map in the early 11th century.,Hindu Kush,
The Delhi Sultanate was formed after the defeat of King _________ in 1192.,Prithviraj Chauhan,
The Delhi Sultanate saw the rule of five successive foreign dynasties of _________-Afghan origin.,Turkic,
The first dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate was the _________ dynasty.,Mamluks,
The last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate was the _________ dynasty.,Lodis,
An inscription on the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque states that materials from 27 destroyed Hindu and Jain _________ were used in its construction.,temples,
Ala-ud-din Khilji called himself 'Sikander Sani' or the 'second _________'.,Alexander,
"Ala-ud-din Khilji's slave-general, _________, expanded the Sultanate's reach southward. ",Malik Kafur,
"Muhammad bin Tughlaq moved his capital from Delhi to _________, which was then called 'Devagiri'. ",Daulatabad,
Muhammad bin Tughlaq's introduction of '_________ currency' using cheap copper coins caused the economy to decline.,token,
The _________ was a discriminatory tax imposed on non-Muslim subjects by some sultans.,jizya,
"At the end of the 14th century, _________, a brutal Turkic-Mongol conqueror, launched a devastating attack on Delhi. ",Timur,
The Eastern Ganga ruler _________ I built the famed Sūrya temple at Konark to commemorate his victories.,Narasimhadeva,
The _________ Nayakas formed a confederacy that expelled Muhammad bin Tughlaq's army from Warangal.,Musunuri,
The _________ ruled parts of southern India and built magnificent temples at Belur and Halebidu.,Hoysalas,
"The Bahmani Sultanate, a rival to the Vijayanagara Empire, eventually fragmented into five independent states called the '_________ Sultanates'. ",Deccan,
"The Vijayanagara Empire was established in the 14th century by two brothers, _________ and Bukka. ",Harihara,
"The Vijayanagara Empire reached its peak under its celebrated ruler, _________. ",Krishnadevaraya,
Krishnadevaraya composed an epic poem in Telugu called _________.,Āmuktamalyada,
The Battle of _________ in 1565 led to the destruction of the city of Vijayanagara.,Talikota,
"_________, a descendant of Timur, defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. ",Babur,
"The First Battle of Panipat relied heavily on gunpowder, field artillery, and _________ guns. ",matchlock,
Babur's candid autobiography of great historical value is titled _________.,Baburnama,
"Sher Shah Suri, a powerful Afghan leader, established the short-lived _________ Empire. ",Sur,
"The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and _________, a skilled military commander under the Suri rulers. ",Himu,
"When Akbar besieged the fort of Chittorgarh, hundreds of Rajput women committed _________ to avoid capture. ",jauhar,
"Akbar promoted the doctrine of _________, which means 'peace with all' or tolerance of all faiths. ",sulh-i-kul,
Akbar established a 'house of translation' at _________ where major Sanskrit texts were translated into Persian.,Fatehpur Sikri,
The Persian translation of the Mahābhārata commissioned by Akbar was named _________.,Razmnama,
Shah Jahan is best remembered as the builder of the _________ at Agra.,Taj Mahal,
"Aurangzeb crowned himself emperor in 1658 and took the name '_________', meaning 'conqueror of the world'. ",Alamgir,
Aurangzeb spent the last 25 years of his life fighting wars in the _________.,Deccan,
"Aurangzeb reimposed the _________ tax on non-Muslims, which had been abolished by Akbar. ",jizya,
"In 1669, Aurangzeb ordered governors to demolish schools and _________ of the 'infidels'. ",temples,
The Jat peasantry rebelled against the Mughals in the 17th century in regions of present-day western _________.,Uttar Pradesh,
_________ is remembered as a valiant Gond queen who resisted Akbar's forces.,Rani Durgavati,
The Rajput ruler _________ refused to accept Mughal suzerainty and pursued guerrilla warfare from the Aravalli hills.,Maharana Pratap,
"Maharana Pratap received strong support from the _________ tribe, who joined his troops as archers. ",Bhils,
The _________ ethnic group migrated from present-day Myanmar to the Brahmaputra Valley in the 13th century.,Ahom,
The Ahom military commander _________ defeated a large Mughal force at the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.,Lachit Borphukan,
"Guru Nanak spread the message of equality, compassion, and the oneness of God, known as _________. ",Ik Onkār,
"The Sikh's sacred text, _________, was first compiled by Guru Arjan. ",Guru Granth Sahib,
"Guru _________ was publicly beheaded in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, on Aurangzeb's orders. ",Tegh Bahadur,
"Guru Gobind Singh established the _________, a martial brotherhood committed to justice and defence of the faith. ",Khalsa,
Maharaja _________ unified the Sikh confederacies at the turn of the 19th century.,Ranjit Singh,
"Under the Delhi Sultanate, the _________ system assigned territories to nobles to collect taxes. ",iqta,
"Akbar's administrative framework included the _________, who looked after military matters. ",Mir Bakhshi,
"Akbar instituted the _________ system, where officers were ranked and expected to maintain troops for the state. ",mansabdari,
"_________, Akbar's finance minister, introduced an efficient revenue system based on detailed surveys. ",Todar Mal,
"A _________ was a written instruction for payment, a precursor to modern banking, used by traders. ",hundi,
"Many rulers of the medieval period, like the Gajapatis, used the suffix '_________', which means 'lord' or 'master'. ",pati,
The Portuguese traveller _________ left a long and detailed record of his stay in the Vijayanagara capital.,Domingo Paes,
"The destruction of religious images, motivated by a belief against idolatry, is called _________. ",iconoclasm,
"The Kumbhalgarh Fort, built by Rana Kumbha, has a massive wall that is _________ kilometres long. ",36,
The Battle of _________ in 1576 took place between the forces of Maharana Pratap and the Mughal army.,Haldighati,
The Ahom's unique _________ system called on every able-bodied man to provide service to the state.,paik,
The term 'Sultanate' refers to a territory ruled by a _________.,Sultan,
"The Vijayanagara kings were called '_________', meaning 'lord of men'. ",Narapati,
"The Maratha rulers were called '_________', a title reflecting their power. ",Chhatrapati,
The Battle of Saraighat was fought on the _________ River.,Brahmaputra,
The _________ system in the Mughal administration assigned land (jagirs) to officers (mansabdars) as payment.,mansabdari,
The iqtadars under the Delhi Sultanate were nobles who were assigned territories to collect _________.,taxes,
"After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, smaller regions were ruled by _________, who were former military governors. ",Nayakas,
"Himu, who fought Akbar at the Second Battle of Panipat, took the royal name of _________. ",Hemchandra Vikramaditya,
The Mughal emperor _________ imprisoned his father Shah Jahan in the Agra Fort.,Aurangzeb,
The title 'wazir' in the Sur Empire meant _________.,chief minister,
The _________ system allowed merchants to transfer funds across political boundaries without physically transporting currency.,hundi,
Chapter 3: The Rise of the Marathas,,
"The Marathas are a group of people native to the _________ plateau, in present-day Maharashtra. ",Deccan,
"In the 17th century, _________ rose to power and brought the Marathas together. ",Shivaji,
Shivaji was born in 1630 in the _________ clan to Shahji and Jijabai.,Bhonsle,
Shivaji's vision of a sovereign kingdom was known as '_________'.,Swarājya,
"To secure the west coast, Shivaji established a _________, a revolutionary step at the time. ",navy,
"Shivaji often used the tactic of _________ warfare, which uses speed, surprise, and knowledge of the terrain. ",guerrilla,
Shivaji killed the Bijapur general _________ in a one-on-one meeting at the foot of the Pratapgad fort.,Afzal Khan,
"The _________ is a small weapon shaped like a tiger's claw, which Shivaji used against Afzal Khan. ",wagh nakh,
Shivaji's daring night raid on the Mughal nobleman _________ resembles a modern-day surgical strike.,Shaista Khan,
"Shivaji sacked _________, a wealthy port city of the Mughal Empire, twice. ",Surat,
"The Rajput general _________, sent by Aurangzeb, defeated Shivaji at the Treaty of Purandar. ",Jai Singh,
Shivaji and his son Sambhaji escaped from house arrest in Agra by hiding in big baskets of _________.,sweets,
"In 1674, Shivaji was coronated with the formal title 'Shri Raja Shiva _________' at Raigad fort. ",Chhatrapati,
Shivaji's conquest of the South is referred to as the _________.,dakshiņa-digvijaya,
"After Shivaji's death, his son _________ became the Chhatrapati. ",Sambhaji,
"After Sambhaji's execution, his brother _________ became the Chhatrapati and fled to Gingee. ",Rajaram,
"_________, Rajaram's queen, led the Marathas and made large-scale inroads into Mughal territories. ",Tarabai,
"In the later Maratha period, the _________ (prime minister) wielded great influence, even over the Chhatrapati. ",Peshwa,
Peshwa _________ I and his son Nanasaheb were instrumental in the pan-Indian expansion of the Marathas.,Bajirao,
The Marathas suffered a disastrous defeat against the Afghans at the Battle of _________ in 1761.,Panipat,
"Under the leadership of _________, the Marathas recaptured Delhi in 1771. ",Mahadji Shinde,
"Three _________ wars were fought between 1775 and 1818, which ended the Maratha power. ",Anglo-Maratha,
Shivaji's council of eight ministers was known as the _________ mandala.,aşhța pradhāna,
The Marathas levied taxes called _________ (25%) and sardeshmukhi (an additional 10%) from provinces not directly under them.,chauth,
The Maratha cavalry had two types of soldiers: the bārgīrs and the _________.,shiledārs,
"According to Ramachandrapant Amatya, _________ are the core of the Maratha state. ",Forts,
"In the 18th century, _________ guided the Marathas to victory in many naval battles. ",Kanhoji Angre,
The _________ script was the main script used by Marathas for their correspondence.,Modi,
Shivaji commissioned a treatise called _________ to promote the Marathi language by providing Sanskrit equivalents for Persian words.,Rājya-Vyavahāra-Kosha,
Shivaji's saffron-coloured flag was adopted by all _________.,Marathas,
_________ Holkar rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi and the Somnath temple in Gujarat.,Ahilyabai,
"Ekoji, the half-brother of Shivaji, conquered the _________ region in present-day Tamil Nadu. ",Thanjavur,
The Thanjavur Maratha ruler _________ II patronised modern Carnatic music and the early stages of Bharatanatyam.,Serfoji,
The Marathas had an efficient judicial system where the _________ was the main body that delivered justice.,panchayat,
"Shivaji's seal carried an inscription in the _________ language, a departure from the prevalent Persian seals. ",Sanskrit,
The Finance Minister in Shivaji's council was known as the _________.,Amātya,
The Commander-in-chief in Shivaji's council was the _________.,Senāpatī,
The Minister for Foreign Affairs in Shivaji's council was the _________.,Sumant,
The head of Religious Affairs in Shivaji's council was the _________.,Panditrāo,
The _________ was a royal edict by Ramachandrapant Amatya explaining state policies.,Ādnyāpatra,
"The Maratha navy started demanding passes from the _________ themselves, challenging their naval dominance. ",Europeans,
The British effectively took India from the _________ more than from the Mughals.,Marathas,
"The first pan-Indian anti-British alliance was organised by _________, a powerful official under the Peshwas. ",Nana Phadnavis,
"Shivaji minted gold and copper coins in his own name, signifying his _________. ",sovereignty,
Maratha soldiers whose horses and equipment were paid for by the state were called _________.,bārgīrs,
The chief justice in Shivaji's council of ministers was known as the _________.,Nyāyādhīsh,
The Prime Minister in Shivaji's council of ministers was known as the _________.,Pradhān,
Shivaji's conquest of Jinji provided the Marathas with great strategic _________ against the Mughal invasion.,depth,
"During the Maratha expansion, the state became more _________, with regional chiefs wielding more power. ",decentralised,
The Maratha campaign in _________ inflicted much cruelty and devastation on the common people.,Bengal,
The Maratha rulers of Thanjavur helped create a _________ culture that was rich and full of innovation.,syncretic,
Ahilyabai Holkar is credited with promoting the _________ weaving industry in Madhya Pradesh.,Maheshwar,
Shivaji's vision of Swarajya was driven by the ideal of a _________ kingdom.,sovereign,
A _________ was a piece of land given by a ruler to a noble as a reward for their service.,jāgīr,
"The Maratha ruler Serfoji II established the _________ Mahal, a centre for medicine in Thanjavur. ",Dhanwantari,
Shivaji forbade the Dutch from trading _________ in the territories he controlled.,slaves,
Ramachandrapant Amatya was the _________ minister of Shivaji.,finance,
The Marathas used metal tube _________ in military campaigns from around 1770.,rockets,
Aurangzeb died without succeeding in subduing the _________.,Marathas,
"After the first Anglo-Maratha war, the British had to surrender before Nana Phadnavis and _________. ",Mahadji Shinde,
The Maratha Intelligence Minister was known as the _________.,Mantrī,
The Land Revenue Minister in Shivaji's council was called the _________.,Sachiv,
Sant _________ and Sant Ramdas were popular bhakti saints in Maharashtra.,Tukaram,
Chapter 4: The Colonial Era in India,,
_________ is the practice where one country takes control of another region and imposes its systems.,Colonialism,
Europe's 'Age of Colonialism' usually refers to its expansion from the _________ century onward.,15th,
One of the powerful motivations for European colonialism was converting indigenous populations to _________.,Christianity,
"Before European colonisation, India contributed at least _________ of the world's GDP. ",one-fourth,
The Portuguese explorer _________'s arrival at Kappad in 1498 paved the way for European colonisation in India.,Vasco da Gama,
"The Portuguese established the _________ in Goa in 1560, which severely persecuted non-Christians and converts. ",Inquisition,
The Dutch were decisively defeated by the forces of Travancore under King _________ at the Battle of Colachel in 1741.,Marthanda Varma,
"_________, the Governor-General of French India, pioneered colonial strategies like training sepoys and indirect rule. ",Dupleix,
The _________ Wars (1746-1763) were a series of conflicts between Britain and France in India.,Carnatic,
The English East India Company was granted a royal charter by Queen _________.,Elizabeth I,
The British policy of playing on rivalries between regional rulers was known as '_________'.,divide and rule,
"At the Battle of _________ in 1757, Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah with the help of Mir Jafar. ",Plassey,
The infamous _________ allowed the British to annex any princely state whose ruler died without a natural male heir.,Doctrine of Lapse,
The British system of installing a 'Resident' in Indian courts to control them was known as '_________ alliance'.,subsidiary,
"A catastrophic famine in _________ in 1770-1772, caused by harsh British revenue policies, killed an estimated 10 million people. ",Bengal,
"During the Great Famine of 1876-1878, the Viceroy of India, _________, continued to export grain to Britain. ",Lord Lytton,
"_________ Naoroji authored 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', detailing the drain of wealth from India. ",Dadabhai,
The Industrial Revolution in Britain was made possible at least partly by the '_________ plunder'.,Indian,
A recent estimate by Utsa Patnaik calculates the wealth drained from India between 1765 to 1938 to be _________ trillion U.S. dollars.,45,
"Governor-General _________ observed in 1834 that ""The bones of the cotton weavers are bleaching the plains of India."" ",William Bentinck,
Charles Metcalfe described Indian village communities as 'little _________'.,republics,
Thomas B. Macaulay's 1835 '_________ on Indian Education' aimed to create a class of 'brown Englishmen'.,Minute,
The construction of India's vast _________ network was primarily designed to serve British strategic and commercial interests.,railway,
The British nicknamed India 'the _________ in the crown of the British Empire'.,jewel,
One of the earliest organised resistance movements was the _________ Rebellion in Bengal after the 1770 famine.,Sannyasi-Fakir,
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel _________ was inspired by the Sannyasi-Fakir rebellion.,Anandamath,
"The _________ Rebellion of 1855-1856 was a widespread uprising led by two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. ",Santhal,
The _________ Revolt of 1859-1862 was an uprising by peasants forced to grow indigo instead of food crops.,Indigo,
The British called the Great Rebellion of 1857 the 'Sepoy _________'.,Mutiny,
The immediate cause of the 1857 rebellion was the rumour that rifle cartridges were greased with _________ and pig fat.,cow,
"The sepoy _________ attacked British officers at Barrackpore, becoming a key figure in the 1857 rebellion. ",Mangal Pandey,
The rebels of 1857 proclaimed the elderly Mughal emperor _________ as their leader.,Bahadur Shah Zafar,
_________ of Jhansi fought bravely to save her kingdom from British annexation during the 1857 rebellion.,Rani Lakshmibai,
_________ of Awadh led the resistance in Lucknow during the 1857 uprising.,Begum Hazrat Mahal,
"In 1858, the British _________ took direct control of India from the East India Company, initiating the British Raj. ",Crown,
The Portuguese required all ships in the Arabian Sea to purchase permits called _________ for navigation.,cartaz,
The French East India Company was established at _________ in 1674.,Pondicherry,
"In the 19th century, India was transformed into a supplier of _________ materials for British industry. ",raw,
The term '_________' was used by colonial powers to describe the people they colonised as 'primitive' or 'barbaric'.,savage,
A scholar of the 'Orient' was known as an _________.,Orientalist,
A _________ state was a region ruled by an Indian prince who had accepted British protection.,princely,
The process of turning someone into a slave is called _________.,enslavement,
The British policy of imposing heavy duties on Indian textiles while allowing British goods with minimal tariffs ruined India's _________ industry.,textile,
"After the 1857 Rebellion, the Indian Army was _________ to prevent unified resistance in the future. ",reorganised,
Colonial powers stole thousands of cultural _________ from India and sent them to European museums.,artefacts,
The first English translation of the Bhagavad Gītā was done in 1785 by _________.,Charles Wilkins,
The British conquest of India was _________ and often disguised as commercial enterprise.,gradual,
"After the Battle of Plassey, the East India Company secured the right to collect _________ in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. ",revenue,
The 'Vellore Mutiny' of 1806 erupted when the British introduced new _________ regulations that violated religious practices.,uniform,
"In her counter-proclamation, Begum Hazrat Mahal warned Indians not to _________ British assurances. ",trust,
The introduction of British codes of law disregarded _________ laws that had governed Indian communities for generations.,customary,
The Portuguese monopolised the _________ trade between India and Europe for nearly a century.,spice,
"The British were skilled at exploiting existing divisions within Indian society, such as tensions between _________ communities. ",religious,
The Santhals declared their own _________ and vowed to fight to the last drop of blood.,government,
Rani Abbakka II is reported to have created _________ out of coconut shells to set Portuguese ships on fire.,fireballs,
The French colonial ambitions were ultimately checked during the _________ Wars.,Carnatic,
"After the Indigo Revolt, British authorities were forced to restrict some of the worst _________. ",abuses,
"_________ means that every adult citizen gets one vote, and all votes have equal value. ",Universal adult franchise,
Every Indian citizen aged _________ and above has the right to vote.,18,
The minimum age for voting in India was changed from 21 to 18 in the year _________.,1988,
An area whose voters elect a representative to a legislative body is called a _________.,constituency,
"Before Independence, only _________ per cent of Indians were allowed to vote. ",13,
India was among the early nations to grant _________ the right to vote from the very beginning.,women,
The _________ of India is the independent constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections.,Election Commission,
"In 2024, for the first time, the elderly and people with disabilities could cast their votes from _________. ",home,
The Uttaramerur inscriptions from the 10th century describe a transparent selection process using fragments of _________ leaves.,palm,
The option that allows voters to reject all candidates is known as _________.,NOTA,
The first general elections in independent India were held in _________.,1951-1952,
The ECI is responsible for enforcing the _________ Code of Conduct to ensure free and fair elections.,Model,
The elected candidates to the Lok Sabha are known as Members of _________.,Parliament (MPs),
Candidates elected to state assemblies are known as Members of Legislative _________.,Assembly (MLAs),
India uses the '_________' electoral system for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.,First-Past-the-Post,
A political party or _________ winning a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha forms the national government.,coalition,
The leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha typically becomes the _________.,prime minister,
The leader of the majority party in a state assembly becomes the state's _________.,chief minister,
Members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen through _________ elections by the elected members of state legislative assemblies.,indirect,
The President of India nominates _________ members to the Rajya Sabha.,12,
The Rajya Sabha is also called the _________ House because it is never dissolved.,Permanent,
A member of the Rajya Sabha has a _________-year term.,six,
The President of India is elected by an _________ consisting of MPs and MLAs.,electoral college,
The Vice President of India is the chairperson of the _________.,Rajya Sabha,
The Model Code of Conduct was first adopted voluntarily in the state of _________ in 1960.,Kerala,
_________ became the Chief Election Commissioner in 1990 and brought in several reforms for fair elections.,T.N. Seshan,
The voting process for Lok Sabha and State assemblies now uses Electronic Voting Machines or _________.,EVMs,
"_________ is a system that produces a physical paper record, allowing voters to verify their electronic votes. ",VVPAT,
Another term for franchise is _________.,suffrage,
One is barred from voting if found guilty of committing certain serious _________.,crimes,
"In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, about _________ million voters were eligible to vote. ",980,
"In the Suryodaya School election, the teacher explained the rules of the _________ ballot, ensuring the process was private and fair. ",secret,
State Election Commissions manage elections to gram panchayats and _________ local bodies.,urban,
The country is divided into _________ constituencies for the Lok Sabha elections.,543,
"In the Rajya Sabha elections, a '_________ transferable vote system' is used to ensure fair representation for smaller states. ",single,
The legislative assembly is also known as the _________ Sabha.,Vidhan,
A coalition is a group of two or more _________ working together.,parties,
One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha _________ every two years.,retire,
_________ members of the Rajya Sabha are not involved in electing the President of India.,Nominated,
Issues like the growing influence of _________ in elections are a challenge to India's democracy.,money,
"Shyam Saran Negi, a school teacher, was the _________ voter in India's general elections of 1951. ",first,
"As per the Model Code of Conduct, the party in _________ must not use government resources for election purposes. ",government,
Influencing voters through _________ in return for votes is a punishable offence.,gifts,
"The ECI organises elections for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of the President and _________. ",Vice President,
Many teachers in India are deployed to assist in the _________ process.,election,
An aware and _________ voter is the strongest safeguard of a democratic system.,vigilant,
"In the class election caselet, the teacher, Ms. Usha, was appointed as the _________ Officer. ",Election,
About _________ per cent of eligible voters did not exercise their right to vote in the 2024 elections.,34,
India has over _________ million elected representatives in local government bodies.,3,
T.N. Seshan introduced voter _________ to eliminate proxy voting.,IDs,
The _________ ballot option is available for specific categories of voters who cannot be physically present.,postal,
Assistive technologies like _________-enabled voter cards are available for visually impaired voters.,braille,
"Of the 543 Lok Sabha seats, 84 are reserved for Scheduled _________ and 47 for Scheduled Tribes. ",Castes,
The electoral system for the President and Rajya Sabha is designed to maintain _________ legitimacy.,democratic,
"India's new Parliament building, inaugurated in 2023, is also known as _________ Bhavan. ",Sansad,
The Indian Parliament is composed of the President and two houses: the Lok Sabha and the _________.,Rajya Sabha,
A system with two houses in the legislature is called a '_________' system.,bicameral,
The Lok Sabha is also known as the House of the People or the _________ House.,Lower,
The Rajya Sabha is also known as the Council of States or the _________ House.,Upper,
The members of the Lok Sabha are chosen through a _________ election.,direct,
"_________ is a form of government where power is distributed between the centre, states, and local governments. ",Federalism,
The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is called the _________.,Speaker,
"The Rajya Sabha is presided over by the _________ of India, who acts as its chairperson. ",Vice President,
"The _________, a gold-plated silver sceptre from the Chola period, is placed near the Speaker's chair in the new Lok Sabha. ",Sengol,
"The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice President, and the _________ headed by the Prime Minister. ",Council of Ministers,
A _________ is a draft of a proposed law that is introduced in Parliament.,bill,
"The _________ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, made free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right. ",86th,
"After a bill is passed by both houses, it requires the President's _________ to become an Act. ",assent,
A _________ Committee is a permanent committee of MPs that scrutinises government activities.,Standing,
A '_________ Bill' is concerned with financial matters and can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.,Money,
The _________ in Parliament is a period where MPs can ask ministers questions about government policies.,Question Hour,
The President of India is the _________ Head of State.,nominal,
The _________ is the de facto executive authority in India's Parliamentary system.,Prime Minister,
A permanent group of officials called '_________' help in implementing laws and policies.,civil servants,
The _________ is the branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws.,Judiciary,
"The Judiciary acts as the custodian of the _________, ensuring all branches of government operate within its principles. ",Constitution,
"The system of checks and balances ensures that no one organ of government—Legislature, Executive, or Judiciary—becomes too _________. ",powerful,
"At the state level, the legislative assembly is called the _________ Sabha. ",Vidhan,
The legislative council in states with a bicameral system is called the Vidhan _________.,Parishad,
"The Constitution provides three lists for lawmaking: the Union List, the State List, and the _________ List. ",Concurrent,
"The constitutional head of a State is the _________, who is appointed by the President. ",Governor,
The term of the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabha is _________ years.,5,
Productivity' in the Parliamentary context is measured by the number of _________ the House actually functioned.,hours,
"Parliament typically meets three times a year in sessions known as Budget, Monsoon, and _________ sessions. ",Winter,
The old Parliament building is now called _________ Sadan.,Samvidhan,
The number of seats in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for each state is based on its _________.,population,
The system of Parliamentary democracy in India was inspired by _________'s system.,Britain,
The Union Executive is primarily responsible for _________ and enforcing laws.,implementing,
"When a bill is officially published by the government after becoming an act, it is called a _________ notification. ",Gazette,
"Railway Minister _________ resigned after a train accident, taking moral responsibility. ",Lal Bahadur Shastri,
"In case of a conflict on a subject in the Concurrent List, the law made by the _________ government prevails. ",Union,
"The new Parliament building has carvings of peacocks, lotuses, and _________ fighters. ",freedom,
"The three-sided design of the new Parliament building reflects balance, _________, and purpose. ",inclusivity,
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the _________.,Lok Sabha,
"The President can exercise _________ powers during political crises, like a hung parliament. ",discretionary,
The executive head of a state government is the _________ Minister.,Chief,
Money bills can originate only in the Vidhan Sabha at the _________ level.,state,
A key challenge to the functioning of legislatures is the regular _________ of members.,absenteeism,
The Judiciary ensures that laws passed by Parliament have not violated the _________ framework.,Constitutional,
The Prime Minister is the leader of the _________ party or coalition in the Lok Sabha.,majority,
Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the _________ Government.,Union,
The maximum number of members envisaged for the Lok Sabha by the Constitution is _________.,550,
"The subject of _________ is on the Concurrent List, meaning both Union and State governments can legislate on it. ",education,
An important function of the Parliament is to provide _________ accountability by approving the annual budget.,financial,
"The Women's Reservation Bill, which had been discussed for over 25 years, was finally passed in _________. ",2023,
The Judiciary plays a crucial role in safeguarding _________ rights.,fundamental,
The resources or inputs used in producing goods and services are called _________ of production.,factors,
"In economics, the four factors of production are land, labour, capital, and _________. ",entrepreneurship,
"In economics, the term '_________' encompasses not just geographical area but all natural resources. ",land,
The physical and mental effort used in production is known as _________.,labour,
"The specialised skills, knowledge, abilities, and expertise required to perform labour is referred to as _________ capital. ",human,
Education and _________ are key facilitators of human capital.,training,
Good _________ supports cognitive development and allows workers to be more productive.,health,
The Japanese concept of 'kaizen' means '_________ improvement'.,continuous,
The Adult Literacy Rate in India is _________ per cent for males and 70 per cent for females as of 2023.,85,
The _________ dividend refers to the economic benefit a country gets from a large young and working population.,demographic,
Ancient Indian texts that contain detailed design guidelines on arts and architecture are called the _________ shāstras.,shilpa,
Ancient Indian shipbuilding used a unique _________ technique to join wooden planks together.,stitching,
"In economics, _________ comprises monetary resources and durable assets like machinery and tools. ",capital,
"A company regularly pays a share of its profits to its shareholders, which is called a _________. ",dividend,
"An _________ is a person who comes up with an idea, takes risks, and gathers other factors of production. ",entrepreneur,
"A _________ is an entrepreneurial venture with limited resources that aims for rapid growth, often leveraging technology. ",startup,
"_________ was an entrepreneur who started India's first airline, Tata Airlines, which later became Air India. ",J.R.D. Tata,
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes is known as _________.,technology,
Agricultural sectors that rely more on labour are described as _________-intensive.,labour,
"Industries that require more machinery, like semiconductor manufacturing, are _________-intensive. ",capital,
"The network of individuals, organisations, and activities involved in the production and sale of goods is called the _________ chain. ",supply,
"In 2025, India is the world's _________-largest mobile phone manufacturer after China. ",second,
The practice of businesses addressing social and environmental concerns in their operations is called _________ Social Responsibility (CSR).,Corporate,
India was the first nation in the world to bring a _________ law in 2014.,Corporate Social Responsibility,
The Indian tradition of worshipping tools and instruments of one's trade is known as _________ pūjā.,Vishwakarmā,
The _________ market is where shares of large companies are bought and sold.,stock,
The ability to do an activity or job well with practice and training is called a _________.,skill,
The percentage of people aged 15 and above who can read and write is known as the adult _________ rate.,literacy,
"A _________ is a firm, shop, or factory that produces or sells goods or provides a service. ",business,
"In ancient India, creating products involved a unique blend of kalā (art) and _________ (knowledge). ",vidyā,
Technology is considered a _________ that enables businesses to produce more with the same or fewer inputs.,facilitator,
"The term _________ refers to the process of learning, knowing, and understanding. ",cognitive,
A key responsibility of businesses is to ensure _________ compensation and safe working conditions for their workers.,fair,
_________ printing can help revive dying art forms in textiles by producing handloom products at a large scale.,3-D,
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in the supply chain resulted in a halt in the _________ process. ",production,
"In ancient Indian sculpture, texts prescribed exact specifications regarding postures, colours, and _________ of figures. ",proportions,
"_________ has eliminated geographical barriers, allowing people access to knowledge, skill development, and jobs globally. ",Technology,
A business that procures resources from varied locations demonstrates geographic _________.,interconnectedness,
It is important for producers to use natural resources _________ to meet needs today without harming future generations.,responsibly,
"SWAYAM is a government platform that offers Massive Open Online Courses, also known as _________. ",MOOCs,
An entrepreneur contributes to the _________ of society with their innovation.,welfare,
"J.R.D. Tata received the _________, India's highest civilian award, in 1992. ",Bharat Ratna,
The government's _________ Career Service is an online portal that helps people find job opportunities.,National,
"The German work ethic places a high value on _________, attention to detail, and quality. ",punctuality,
"According to Bibek Debroy, India's growth will come from more efficiently using land, labour, and _________. ",capital,
"When old smartphones are not recycled properly, harmful substances like _________ can leak into the ground. ",lead,
Businesses have a responsibility to invest in skill development and _________ for their workers.,training,
"The National Career Service portal helps people find jobs in various sectors, from _________ to accounting. ",plumbing,
The ability to do more in a particular time period is known as _________.,productivity,
The amount of money paid by a borrower to a lender for using their money is called _________.,interest,
Pause Point is the name of the small _________ run by Ratna in the caselet.,restaurant,
"In 1774, ________ of the Bourbon family of kings ascended the throne of France. ",Louis XVI,
The term ________ is usually used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789.,Old Regime,
"French society in the eighteenth century was divided into three ________, and only members of the third one paid taxes. ",estates,
"The tax levied by the church, comprising one-tenth of the agricultural produce, was called ________. ",tithes,
The direct tax paid by the third estate to the state was called ________.,taille,
An extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered is known as a ________ crisis.,subsistence,
"Two Treatises of Government, the philosopher ________ sought to refute the doctrine of the divine and absolute right of the monarch. ",John Locke,
The idea of a social contract between people and their representatives was proposed by ________.,Rousseau,
"The philosopher ________ proposed a division of power within the government between the legislative, the executive and the judiciary. ",Montesquieu,
"On 5 May 1789, Louis XVI called together an assembly of the ________ to pass proposals for new taxes. ",Estates General,
The 600 members of the third estate assembled in the hall of an indoor tennis court in Versailles and declared themselves a ________.,National Assembly,
The influential pamphlet called ‘What is the Third Estate?’ was written by ________.,Abbé Sieyès,
"On the morning of 14 July 1789, a group of several hundred people stormed the fortress-prison, the ________. ",Bastille,
"On 4 August 1789, the National Assembly passed a decree abolishing the ________ system of obligations and taxes. ",feudal,
The Constitution of 1791 made France a ________ monarchy.,constitutional,
"The patriotic song ________, composed by Roget de L'Isle, is now the national anthem of France. ",Marseillaise,
The most successful of the political clubs that became a rallying point was that of the ________.,Jacobins,
"The Jacobins came to be known as the ____-______, literally meaning 'those without knee breeches'. ",sans-culottes,
"On 21 September 1792, the newly elected assembly called the Convention abolished the monarchy and declared France a ________. ",republic,
The period from 1793 to 1794 in France is referred to as the Reign of ________.,Terror,
"Robespierre’s government required all citizens to eat the pain d’égalité, also known as ________ bread. ",equality,
The fall of the Jacobin government allowed the wealthier middle classes to seize power and establish a ________ to rule France.,Directory,
"In 1804, ________ crowned himself Emperor of France. ",Napoleon Bonaparte,
"In 1791, ________ wrote a Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen. ",Olympe de Gouges,
It was finally in the year ________ that women in France won the right to vote.,1946,
"The triangular slave trade involved Europe, Africa, and the ________. ",Americas,
"In 1794, the ________ legislated to free all slaves in the French overseas possessions. ",Convention,
Slavery was finally abolished in French colonies in the year ________.,1848,
One important law that came into effect after the storming of the Bastille was the abolition of ________.,censorship,
The ideas of liberty and democratic rights were the most important legacy of the ________.,French Revolution,
"In contrast to liberals, ________ wanted a nation in which government was based on the majority of a country's population. ",radicals,
The movement to give women the right to vote is known as the ________ movement.,suffragette,
________ were opposed to radicals and liberals and believed that the past had to be respected and change had to be brought about through a slow process.,Conservatives,
"Robert Owen, a leading English manufacturer, sought to build a cooperative community called ________ in Indiana (USA). ",New Harmony,
Karl Marx argued that industrial society was ________.,capitalist,
"Marx believed that to free themselves from capitalist exploitation, workers had to construct a radically ________ society. ",socialist,
"By the 1870s, socialist ideas spread through Europe, leading to the formation of an international body known as the ________. ",Second International,
"In 1914, Tsar ________ ruled Russia and its empire. ",Nicholas II,
About 85 per cent of the Russian empire's population in the early twentieth century earned their living from ________.,agriculture,
The Russian Social Democratic Workers Party was founded in 1898 by socialists who respected ________ ideas.,Marx's,
"The Socialist ________ Party, formed in 1900, struggled for peasants' rights and demanded that land belonging to nobles be transferred to them. ",Revolutionary,
Vladimir Lenin led the ________ group within the Russian Social Democratic Workers Party.,Bolshevik,
"The incident on 22 January 1905, when over 100 workers were killed during a procession to the Winter Palace, became known as ________. ",Bloody Sunday,
"During the 1905 Revolution, the Tsar allowed the creation of an elected consultative Parliament or ________. ",Duma,
Anti-German sentiments in Russia during the First World War led to the renaming of St Petersburg to ________.,Petrograd,
The demonstration by striking workers on 23 February 1917 came to be called the ________.,International Women's Day,
The abdication of the Tsar on 2 March 1917 led to the formation of a ________ Government to run the country.,Provisional,
"The three demands of Lenin's 'April Theses' were the end of the war, transfer of land to peasants, and nationalisation of ________. ",banks,
The Bolshevik Party renamed itself the ________ Party to indicate its new radical aims.,Communist,
A Military Revolutionary Committee to organise the seizure of power was appointed by the Petrograd Soviet under ________.,Leon Trotskii,
"After the October Revolution, the secret police, initially called the Cheka, punished those who criticised the ________. ",Bolsheviks,
"During the Russian Civil War of 1918-1919, the 'greens' represented the Socialist Revolutionaries and the 'whites' represented the ________. ",pro-Tsarists,
The state the Bolsheviks created from the Russian empire in December 1922 was the ________.,Soviet Union (USSR),
Stalin's emergency measures after 1928 included raiding '________' — the name for well-to-do peasants.,kulaks,
"From 1929, the Party forced all peasants to cultivate in collective farms, known as ________. ",kolkhoz,
"At the end of World War I, an International Military Tribunal was set up at ________ to prosecute Nazi war criminals. ",Nuremberg,
"The killing of people on a large scale, leading to the destruction of large sections of a population, is termed ________. ",genocidal,
"After Germany's defeat in World War I, a democratic constitution with a federal structure was established by a National Assembly that met at ________. ",Weimar,
The peace treaty that Germany was forced to accept after World War I was the Treaty of ________.,Versailles,
"Supporters of the Weimar Republic, such as Socialists, Catholics and Democrats, were mockingly called the ‘________ criminals’. ",November,
The revolutionary uprising of the ________ League in Germany was patterned after the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.,Spartacist,
"The economic crisis of 1923 in Germany, where prices rose phenomenally high, came to be known as ________. ",hyperinflation,
The crash of the ________ Exchange in 1929 marked the start of the Great Economic Depression.,Wall Street,
"Article ________ of the Weimar constitution gave the President the power to impose an emergency, suspend civil rights, and rule by decree. ",48,
"Hitler renamed the German Workers' Party as the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which came to be known as the ________ Party. ",Nazi,
"A specific type of message directly aimed at influencing public opinion through posters, films, and speeches is known as ________. ",propaganda,
"On 30 January 1933, President Hindenburg offered the ________, the highest position in the cabinet of ministers, to Hitler. ",Chancellorship,
"The ________ Decree of 28 February 1933 indefinitely suspended civic rights like freedom of speech, press, and assembly in Germany. ",Fire,
The Act that established dictatorship in Germany on 3 March 1933 was the ________ Act.,Enabling,
The Nazi secret state police was known as the ________.,Gestapo,
A camp where people were isolated and detained without due process of law was called a ________ camp.,concentration,
"Under the slogan, ‘One people, One empire, and One leader’, Hitler integrated Austria and Germany in the year ________. ",1938,
Hitler's racism was borrowed from thinkers like Charles Darwin and ________.,Herbert Spencer,
"The geopolitical concept of ________, or living space, was a key aspect of Hitler's ideology. ",Lebensraum,
"Under the ________ Programme, many Germans who were considered mentally or physically unfit were condemned to death. ",Euthanasia,
The ________ Laws of Citizenship of September 1935 forbade marriages between Jews and Germans.,Nuremberg,
"The pogrom in November 1938, where Jewish properties were vandalised and synagogues were burnt, is remembered as the ‘night of ________’. ",broken glass,
"From September 1941, all Jews had to wear a yellow ________ on their breasts. ",Star of David,
Nazi youth groups for children below 14 years of age were called ________.,Jungvolk,
"At 14, all boys in Nazi Germany had to join the Nazi youth organisation, the ________. ",Hitler Youth,
"In Nazi Germany, Honour Crosses were awarded to women to encourage them to produce many ________. ",children,
The Nazi regime used language and media with care; mass killings were termed ‘special treatment’ or the ‘________’.,final solution,
"The Nazi killing operations, which led to the mass murder of European Jews, are also called the ________. ",Holocaust,
"Between 1700 and 1995, a period of industrialisation, 13.9 million sq km of forest was cleared, which amounted to ________ per cent of the world's total area. ",9.3,
The disappearance of forests is referred to as ________.,deforestation,
"Between 1880 and 1920, the cultivated area in India rose by ________ million hectares. ",6.7,
Wooden planks laid across railway tracks to hold them in position are known as ________.,sleepers,
The spread of railways from the ________ created a new demand for timber in India.,1850s,
"To meet Europe's growing need, large areas of natural forests were cleared to make way for tea, coffee, and rubber ________. ",plantations,
"The British invited a German expert, ________, and made him the first Inspector General of Forests in India. ",Dietrich Brandis,
"The system of forestry taught at the Imperial Forest Research Institute, where natural forests were cut down and one type of tree was planted in straight rows, was called ________. ",scientific forestry,
"In 1864, Brandis set up the Indian ________ Service and helped formulate the Indian Forest Act of 1865. ",Forest,
The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up at ________ in 1906.,Dehradun,
"The Forest Act of 1878 divided forests into three categories: reserved, protected, and ________ forests. ",village,
"The best forests were called '________ forests', from which villagers could not take anything for their own use. ",reserved,
"A major impact of European colonialism was on the practice of shifting cultivation, also known as ________ agriculture. ",swidden,
"Under the new forest laws, the customary practice of ________ was prohibited, and those caught were punished for poaching. ",hunting,
"A British administrator, ________, killed 400 tigers in India. ",George Yule,
The ________ peoples of the Brazilian Amazon began to collect latex from wild rubber trees for supplying to traders.,Mundurucu,
"In 1871, the colonial government in India passed the ________ Tribes Act, which classified many communities of craftsmen, traders, and pastoralists. ",Criminal,
The 1910 rebellion in the kingdom of Bastar was initiated by the ________ of the Kanger forest.,Dhurwas,
"An important figure in the Bastar rebellion of 1910, from village Nethanar, was ________. ",Gunda Dhur,
"The colonial power in Indonesia, famous for its rice production, was the ________. ",Dutch,
The ________ of Java were a community of skilled forest cutters and shifting cultivators.,Kalangs,
"In Java, the Dutch exempted some villages from rents if they worked collectively to provide free labour, a system known as the ________ system. ",blandongdiensten,
"Around 1890, ________ of Randublatung village in Java began questioning state ownership of the forest. ",Surontiko Samin,
"Just before the Japanese occupied Java during World War II, the Dutch followed a ‘________’ policy, destroying sawmills and burning teak logs. ",scorched earth,
"Since the 1980s, governments across Asia and Africa have recognised that keeping forest communities away from forests has resulted in many ________. ",conflicts,
People who do not live in one place but move from one area to another to earn their living are called ________.,nomads,
"Vast natural pastures on the high mountains, above 12,000 feet, are known as ________. ",Bugyals,
The ________ of Jammu and Kashmir are great herders of goat and sheep who move annually between summer and winter grazing grounds.,Gujjar Bakarwals,
"In Himachal Pradesh, the ________ shepherds spent their winter in the low hills of the Siwalik range and moved to Lahul and Spiti in the summer. ",Gaddi,
A dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaun is known as ________.,bhabar,
"The ________ were an important pastoral community of Maharashtra, most of whom were shepherds. ",Dhangars,
"The autumn crop, usually harvested between September and October, is known as the ________ crop. ",kharif,
"The spring crop, usually harvested after March, is known as the ________ crop. ",rabi,
"In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the ________ herded cattle, while the Kurumas and Kurubas reared sheep and goats. ",Gollas,
"The ________ were a well-known group of graziers found in the villages of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. ",Banjaras,
"In the deserts of Rajasthan, the pastoral community known as the ________ combined cultivation with pastoralism. ",Raikas,
"Under colonial rule, the lives of pastoralists changed dramatically as their grazing grounds ________. ",shrank,
"Through the Forest Acts, commercially valuable forests with trees like deodar or sal were declared '________'. ",Reserved,
The British colonial officials were suspicious of ________ people and preferred to rule over a settled population.,nomadic,
"In the decades between the 1850s and 1880s, the right to collect the ________ tax was auctioned out to contractors. ",grazing,
The new political boundaries between India and ________ after 1947 stopped the movement of the Raikas into Sindh.,Pakistan,
Over half the world's pastoral population lives in the continent of ________.,Africa,
"The ________ cattle herders live primarily in east Africa, with populations in southern Kenya and Tanzania. ",Maasai,
"In 1885, Maasailand was cut into half with an international boundary between British Kenya and German ________. ",Tanganyika,
"Large areas of Maasai grazing land were turned into game reserves, such as the Maasai Mara and Samburu National Park in ________. ",Kenya,
"The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania was created over 14,760 sq. km of ________ grazing land. ",Maasai,
"In pre-colonial times, Maasai society was divided into two social categories: elders and ________. ",warriors,
The British appointed ________ of different sub-groups of Maasai who were made responsible for the affairs of the tribe.,chiefs,
The traditional authority of both elders and warriors was adversely affected by British restrictions on raiding and ________.,warfare,
"In Maasai society, a new distinction developed between the ________ and poor pastoralists during the colonial period. ",wealthy,
The word democracy comes from the Greek word ‘________’.,Demokratia,
"In Greek, ‘demos’ means people and ‘kratia’ means ________. ",rule,
A simple definition of democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are ________ by the people.,elected,
"In Pakistan, General ________ led a military coup in October 1999. ",Pervez Musharraf,
"In August 2002, General Musharraf issued a ‘Legal Framework Order’ that amended the ________ of Pakistan. ",Constitution,
"In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those ________ by the people. ",elected,
China's parliament is called the Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui or the ________ People's Congress.,National,
"Before contesting elections in China, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese ________ Party. ",Communist,
"Until 2000, every election in Mexico was won by a party called the ________. ",PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party),
A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of ________.,losing,
"Until 2015, in ________, women did not have the right to vote. ",Saudi Arabia,
"In Fiji, the electoral system is such that the vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of an ________-________. ",Indian-Fijian,
"In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one ________. ",value,
Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in the year ________.,1980,
"The party that ruled Zimbabwe since its independence was ________, led by Robert Mugabe. ",ZANU-PF,
A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and ________ rights.,citizens',
"A government that is not democratic may and can respond to people's needs, but it all depends on the ________ of the people who rule. ",wishes,
A democratic government is a better government because it is a more ________ form of government.,accountable,
Democracy improves the quality of ________-________.,decision-making,
"In a diverse country like India, democracy keeps our country ________. ",together,
Democracy enhances the ________ of citizens.,dignity,
Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to ________ its own mistakes.,correct,
The most common form that democracy takes in our times is that of a ________ democracy.,representative,
"In small communities, all people can sit together and take decisions directly, like in a ________ in a village. ",Gram Sabha,
"The fate of a democratic country depends not just on what the rulers do, but mainly on what we, as ________, do. ",citizens,
All the basic rules that the citizens and the government have to follow are together called a ________.,constitution,
Nelson Mandela was tried for ________ by the white South African government.,treason,
"Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in South Africa's most dreaded prison, ________. ",Robben Island,
The system of racial discrimination unique to South Africa was known as ________.,apartheid,
"The native people of South Africa, who are black in colour, made up about ________ of the population. ",three-fourths,
The practice of keeping public facilities separate for whites and blacks in South Africa was called ________.,segregation,
The ________ was the umbrella organisation that led the struggle against the policies of segregation in South Africa.,African National Congress (ANC),
"On 26 April 1994, the new national flag of the Republic of South Africa was unfurled, marking the end of the ________ government. ",apartheid,
"After two years of discussion and debate, the new South African constitution gave its citizens the most extensive ________ available in any country. ",rights,
South Africans call themselves a '________ nation'.,rainbow,
The oppressor (white minority) and the oppressed (black majority) in the new South African democracy were planning to live together as ________.,equals,
The set of basic written rules accepted by all people living together in a country is called a ________.,constitution,
"A constitution specifies how the government will be constituted, who will have power to take which ________. ",decisions,
The Indian Constitution was drawn up under very ________ circumstances.,difficult,
The country was born through a ________ on the basis of religious differences.,partition,
"As far back as 1928, ________ and eight other Congress leaders drafted a constitution for India. ",Motilal Nehru,
The 1931 resolution at the ________ session of the Indian National Congress dwelt on how independent India’s constitution should look.,Karachi,
"The Indian constitution adopted many institutional details from the Government of India Act, ________. ",1935,
The drafting of the constitution was done by an assembly of elected representatives called the ________ Assembly.,Constituent,
The Indian Constituent Assembly had ________ members.,299,
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November ________.,1949,
"The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January ___ ____, a day celebrated as Republic Day. ",1950,
"The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open and ________ manner. ",consensual,
The Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly was chaired by Dr. ________.,B.R. Ambedkar,
The recordings of the speeches in the Constituent Assembly are preserved in volumes called ‘________’.,Constituent Assembly Debates,
The introductory statement of basic values in a constitution is called the ________.,Preamble,
The idea that people have the supreme right to make decisions on internal and external matters is called ________.,SOVEREIGN,
The value that citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion is called ________.,SECULAR,
The idea that the head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position is called a ________.,REPUBLIC,
The idea that all citizens should behave as if they are members of the same family is called ________.,FRATERNITY,
Changes made to the constitution are called constitutional ________.,amendments,
"In Chapter 1, it was noted that in a democracy it is neither possible nor necessary for people to govern ________. ",directly,
The most common form of democracy in our times is for the people to govern through their ________.,representatives,
A mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals is called an ________.,election,
An electoral competition creates a sense of disunity and '________' in every locality.,factionalism,
Regular electoral competition provides ________ to political parties and leaders.,incentives,
"In India, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held regularly after every ________ years. ",five,
An election held for one constituency to fill a vacancy caused by death or resignation is called a ________-________.,by-election,
"In India, an area-based system of representation is followed where the country is divided into electoral ________. ",constituencies,
"For Lok Sabha elections, India is divided into ________ constituencies. ",543,
The representative elected from a parliamentary constituency is called a Member of Parliament or an ________.,MP,
The representative elected from an assembly constituency is called a Member of Legislative Assembly or an ________.,MLA,
Some constituencies are reserved for people who belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled ________.,Tribes,
"Currently, in the Lok Sabha, ________ seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and 47 for the Scheduled Tribes. ",84,
One-third of the seats in rural and urban local bodies are reserved for ________ candidates.,women,
"The list of those who are eligible to vote is officially called the Electoral Roll, commonly known as the ________. ",Voters' List,
The principle that everyone should have one vote and each vote should have equal value is known as universal adult ________.,franchise,
"In India, all citizens aged ________ years and above can vote in an election. ",18,
"To be a candidate in an election, the minimum age is ________ years. ",25,
A new system of declaration for candidates was introduced on direction from the ________.,Supreme Court,
"The Congress party, led by Indira Gandhi, gave the slogan of ________ (Remove poverty) in the 1971 Lok Sabha elections. ",Garibi Hatao,
The slogan ‘Save Democracy’ was given by the Janata Party in the Lok Sabha election of ________.,1977,
All political parties in India have agreed to a Model ________ of ________ for election campaigns.,Code of Conduct,
The final stage of an election is the day when voters cast or ‘________’ their vote.,poll,
"Nowadays, ________ (EVM) are used to record votes. ",electronic voting machines,
"In India, elections are conducted by an independent and powerful ________ (EC). ",Election Commission,
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the ________ of India.,President,
People's participation in an election is usually measured by voter ________ figures.,turnout,
"In India, the poor, illiterate, and underprivileged people vote in ________ proportion as compared to the rich and privileged sections. ",larger,
"Barring very few disputed elections, the electoral outcomes are usually accepted as ‘people’s ________’ by the defeated party. ",verdict,
"On August 13, 1990, the Government of India issued an Order, also called an ________, for 27% reservation for SEBC. ",Office Memorandum,
"The Second Backward Classes Commission, popularly called the ________ Commission, submitted its report in 1980. ",Mandal,
The Mandal Commission's report recommended that ________ per cent of government jobs be reserved for the socially and educationally backward classes.,27,
"In the 1989 Lok Sabha election, the ________ party promised to implement the Mandal Commission report if voted to power. ",Janata Dal,
The Supreme Court case related to the reservation order was known as the ‘________ and others Vs Union of India case’.,Indira Sawhney,
The ________ is the head of the state and the highest formal authority in the country.,President,
The ________ is the head of the government and actually exercises all governmental powers.,Prime Minister,
Parliament consists of the President and two Houses: the Lok Sabha and the ________.,Rajya Sabha,
Governing a country involves various activities which are carried out by arrangements called ________.,institutions,
The ________ is the final authority for making laws in any country.,Parliament,
"In India, the national assembly of elected representatives is called ________. ",Parliament,
"The two Houses of Parliament are the Council of States, known as the ________, and the House of the People, known as the Lok Sabha. ",Rajya Sabha,
"If there is a difference between the two Houses on an ordinary law, the final decision is taken in a ________ session. ",joint,
The ________ exercises more powers in money matters than the Rajya Sabha.,Lok Sabha,
"If a majority of the Lok Sabha members say they have ‘no confidence’ in the Council of Ministers, all ministers including the Prime Minister have to ________. ",quit,
Functionaries who take day-to-day decisions but do not exercise supreme power are collectively known as the ________.,executive,
The executive that is elected by the people for a specific period is called the ________ executive.,political,
People appointed on a long-term basis to assist the political executive are called the permanent executive or ________ services.,civil,
"In a democracy, the will of the ________ is supreme. ",people,
Parliamentary democracy in most countries is often known as the ________ form of government.,Cabinet,
The President appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha as the ________.,Prime Minister,
The President of a coalition government has to accommodate different groups and factions in his party as well as among ________ partners.,alliance,
"In our political system, the head of the State, the President, exercises only ________ powers. ",nominal,
The President of India is elected by the elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and the elected Members of the ________ (MLAs).,Legislative Assemblies,
A bill passed by the Parliament becomes a law only after the ________ gives assent to it.,President,
"The US system of government, where the President is the head of both state and government, is called the ________ form of government. ",Presidential,
An independent and powerful ________ is considered essential for democracies.,judiciary,
"India has an ________ judiciary, meaning the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country. ",integrated,
The power of the judiciary to determine the constitutional validity of any legislation or executive action is known as ________.,judicial review,
The Indian judiciary acts as the guardian of the ________.,Fundamental Rights,
"In a democracy, citizens' democratic ________ set limits on the rulers. ",rights,
"About 600 people were secretly picked up by US forces and put in a prison in ________, an area near Cuba. ",Guantanamo Bay,
"An international human rights organisation, ________, collected information on the condition of prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. ",Amnesty International,
"In Saudi Arabia, the country is ruled by a hereditary ________ and people have no role in electing or changing their rulers. ",king,
"The ethnic massacre in ________, a province of former Yugoslavia, was carried out under the direction of Serb nationalist Milosevic. ",Kosovo,
Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognised by society and sanctioned by ________.,law,
"When fellow citizens or the government do not respect our rights, we call it ________ or infringement of our rights. ",violation,
Rights are necessary for the very sustenance of a ________.,democracy,
Rights protect ________ from the oppression of the majority.,minorities,
"In most democracies, the basic rights of the citizen are written down in the ________. ",constitution,
"In India, some rights which are fundamental to our life are given a special status and are called ________. ",Fundamental Rights,
The Indian Constitution provides for ________ Fundamental Rights.,six,
The Constitution states that the government shall not deny any person equality before the law; this is called the ________.,rule of law,
"The government shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or ________. ",place of birth,
"The Constitution made ________, an extreme form of social discrimination, a punishable offence. ",untouchability,
The Right to ________ means the absence of constraints and interference in our affairs by others.,Freedom,
Freedom of ________ and ________ is one of the essential features of any democracy.,"speech, expression",
The Constitution says that no person can be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by ________.,law,
A person who is arrested and detained shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of ________ hours of arrest.,24,
"The Constitution prohibits '________ in human beings', which means the selling and buying of human beings for immoral purposes. ",traffic,
The practice where a worker is forced to render service to the 'master' free of charge is known as ________.,begar,
"The Constitution prohibits child labour, stating that no one can employ a child below the age of ________ to work in any factory or mine. ",fourteen,
"India is a ________ state, meaning it does not establish any one religion as the official religion. ",secular,
Any section of citizens with a distinct language or culture has a right to ________ it.,conserve,
Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies the ‘________’ of our Constitution.,heart and soul,
"Any person can go to court against the violation of a Fundamental Right if it is of social or public interest, through a ________ (PIL). ",Public Interest Litigation,
An independent commission set up by law in 1993 to intervene on behalf of victims of rights violations is the ________.,National Human Rights Commission,
"The Right to ________, derived from the Fundamental Rights, has now made school education a right for Indian citizens. ",education,
The Constitution of ________ guarantees its citizens several new rights like the right to privacy and the right to an environment that is not harmful.,South Africa,
Question,Answer,
Louis XVI was married to the Austrian princess ________.,Marie Antoinette,
France helped the thirteen ________ colonies to gain their independence from Britain.,American,
The society of estates was part of the ________ system that dated back to the middle ages.,feudal,
Peasants made up about ________ per cent of the population in France during the late eighteenth century.,90,
"The members of the first two estates, the clergy and the nobility, enjoyed exemption from paying ________ to the state.",taxes,
The population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to ________ million in 1789.,28,
"The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of social groups termed the ________, who earned their wealth through expanding trade and manufacturing.",middle class,
The last time the Estates General was called before 1789 was in the year ________.,1614,
The representatives of the third estate were led by Mirabeau and ________.,Abbé Sieyès,
"In the countryside, peasants in several districts seized hoes and pitchforks and attacked ________ (castles).",chateaux,
"According to the Constitution of 1791, only men above ________ years of age who paid sufficient taxes were given the status of active citizens.",25,
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen established rights like right to life and freedom of speech as '________ and inalienable' rights.,natural,
"The revolutionary journalist Jean-Paul Marat commented on the Constitution in his newspaper L'Ami du peuple, which means The ________ of the people.",friend,
The Jacobin leader who led the club of less prosperous sections of society was ________.,Maximilian Robespierre,
"In addition to long striped trousers, Sans-culottes men wore the red cap that symbolized ________.",liberty,
"On August 10, 1792, the Jacobins stormed the Palace of the ________, massacred the king's guards, and held the king hostage.",Tuileries,
Louis XVI was executed publicly at the Place de la ________.,Concorde,
"The guillotine, a device for beheading, was named after Dr. ________ who invented it.",Guillotin,
"Liberals in early 19th-century Europe did not believe in ________, that is, the right of every citizen to vote.",universal adult franchise,
"The Industrial Revolution brought men, women, and ________ to factories.",children,
"After 1815, ________, an Italian nationalist, conspired with others to create nations where all citizens would have equal rights.",Giuseppe Mazzini,
Socialists were against ________ and saw it as the root of all social ills.,private property,
"In France, Louis Blanc wanted the government to encourage ________ and replace capitalist enterprises.",cooperatives,
"According to Karl Marx, the profit of capitalists was produced by ________.",workers,
"The Russian empire included current-day Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and parts of ________.",Poland,
The majority religion in the Russian empire was Russian ________ Christianity.,Orthodox,
"By 1914, women made up ________ per cent of the factory labour force in Russia but were paid less than men.",31,
Russian peasants were different from other European peasants as they pooled their land together periodically and their ________ (mir) divided it.,commune,
"The Bolshevik group, led by Vladimir Lenin, believed the party in Tsarist Russia should be ________ and control the number of its members.",disciplined,
"In Muslim-dominated areas of the Russian empire, ________ wanted modernized Islam to lead their societies.",jadidists,
"During the 1905 Revolution, the Tsar’s police and the ________ attacked the procession of workers at the Winter Palace.",Cossacks,
"After the 1905 revolution, the Tsar dismissed the first Duma within ________ days.",75,
"In World War I, the Imperial Russian army came to be known as the ‘Russian ________’ as it was the largest armed force in the world.",steam roller,
"The February Revolution was led by the demonstrators who crossed from the factory quarters to the center of the capital, the ________.",Nevskii Prospekt,
The Soviet hat chosen after a clothing competition in 1918 was the ________.,budeonovka,
A one-party state was established in Russia under the ________ after other parties were banned from elections.,Bolsheviks,
Question,Answer,
"In May 1945, Germany surrendered to the ________.",Allies,
"Hitler's propaganda minister, ________, and his entire family committed suicide in the Berlin bunker.",Goebbels,
The Nuremberg Tribunal sentenced only ________ leading Nazis to death.,eleven,
Germany fought the First World War alongside the ________ empire and against the Allies.,Austrian,
"The German Parliament, or ________, was formed based on equal and universal votes cast by all adults, including women.",Reichstag,
The ________ Clause in the Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for the war and damages.,War Guilt,
"In the public sphere of post-war Germany, popular support grew for conservative ________.",dictatorships,
The Weimar Republic crushed the Spartacist uprising with the help of a war veterans' organization called ________.,Free Corps,
"In 1923, Germany refused to pay war reparations, and the French occupied its leading industrial area, ________.",Ruhr,
"The Americans intervened in Germany's economic crisis by introducing the ________, which reworked the terms of reparation.",Dawes Plan,
The anxiety of being reduced to the ranks of the working class was termed as ________.,proletarianisation,
"In 1923, Hitler failed in his plan to seize control of ________ and capture power.",Bavaria,
"Nazi propaganda skillfully projected Hitler as a ________, a saviour who had arrived to deliver people from their distress.",messiah,
"The Nazi worldview was a racial hierarchy with blond, blue-eyed, Nordic German ________ at the top.",Aryans,
"Hitler intended to extend German boundaries by moving eastwards, to concentrate all Germans geographically in one place, making ________ the laboratory for this experimentation.",Poland,
The most infamous propaganda film made to create hatred for Jews was ________.,The Eternal Jew,
"The Nazis referred to Jews as vermin, rats, and ________.",pests,
Question,Answer,
"The oil in chocolates, which comes from sal seeds, and the ________ used to convert skins into leather, are forest products.",tannin,
"In the Amazon forests or the Western Ghats, it is possible to find as many as ________ different plant species in one forest patch.",500,
"In 1600, approximately ________ of India's landmass was under cultivation.",one-sixth,
"In the colonial period, the British directly encouraged the production of commercial crops like jute, sugar, wheat, and ________.",cotton,
"In Australia, when white settlers landed, they claimed the continent was empty or ________.",terra nullius,
"The Ngarrindjeri people of Australia plotted their land along the symbolic body of the first ancestor, ________.",Ngurunderi,
"By the early nineteenth century, ________ forests in England were disappearing, creating a problem of timber supply for the Royal Navy.",oak,
"By 1890, about ________ km of railway track had been laid in India.","25,500",
"In the 1850s, in the Madras Presidency alone, ________ trees were being cut annually for sleepers.","35,000",
The idea that uncultivated land had to be taken over and improved was popular with ________ everywhere in the world.,colonisers,
The American-owned United Fruit Company grew ________ on an industrial scale in Central America.,bananas,
"Poplar forests, often promoted by 'scientific' forestry, are good mainly for ________.",timber,
"Villagers wanted forests with a mixture of species to satisfy different needs like fuel, fodder, and ________.",leaves,
The thorny bark of the ________ (silk-cotton) tree is used to grate vegetables.,semur,
"In shifting cultivation, plots are cultivated for a couple of years and then left fallow for ________ to ________ years for the forest to grow back.","12, 18",
"The British saw large animals as signs of a wild, primitive, and ________ society.",savage,
"The Maharaja of Sarguja alone shot ________ tigers and 2,000 leopards up to 1957.","1,157",
"In Assam, forest communities like Santhals and Oraons from Jharkhand were recruited to work on ________ plantations.",tea,
The 1910 rebellion in Bastar first started in the ________ forest area.,Kanger,
"In the 1970s, the ________ Bank proposed that 4,600 hectares of natural sal forest in Bastar should be replaced by tropical pine.",World,
Question,Answer,
The Gujjar cattle herders in Garhwal and Kumaon originally came from ________ in the nineteenth century in search of good pastures.,Jammu,
The cyclical movement between summer and winter pastures prevented the ________ of the pastures.,overuse,
The Dhangar shepherds of Maharashtra started on their move west after harvesting their ________ in October.,bajra,
"After the kharif harvest, Dhangar flocks manured the fields of Konkani peasants and fed on the ________.",stubble,
"The settlement of the Maru (desert) Raikas, who are camel herders, is called a ________.",dhandi,
"Under colonial rule, land revenue was one of the main sources of finance, so the state wanted to transform all ________ lands into cultivated farms.",grazing,
"To colonial officials, all uncultivated land appeared to be ________ and was seen as 'waste land'.",unproductive,
"From the mid-nineteenth century, ________ Rules were enacted in various parts of India to take over uncultivated lands.",Waste Land,
The colonial officials believed that grazing destroyed the ________ and young shoots of trees on the forest floor.,saplings,
"If pastoralists overstayed in a forest, they were liable to ________.",fines,
"The British distrusted mobile craftsmen, traders, and pastoralists, considering those who were nomadic to be ________.",criminal,
"By the 1880s, the colonial government began collecting grazing taxes directly from the pastoralists, and each of them was given a ________.",pass,
"In many regions, the number of pastoralists has ________ over recent decades, despite the challenges they face.",expanded,
"Many ecologists believe that in dry regions and mountains, ______ is still the most ecologically viable form of life.",pastoralism,
"Over 22 million Africans depend on some form of pastoral activity, including communities like Bedouins, Berbers, and ________.",Maasai,
"In the late nineteenth century, European imperial powers scrambled for territorial possessions in Africa, ________ the region into different colonies.",slicing up,
"The British encouraged local peasant communities in east Africa to expand cultivation, turning pasturelands into ________ fields.",cultivated,
The nomadic cattle herders of ________ in Namibia complained of being imprisoned by new territorial boundaries.,Kaokoland,
Question,Answer,
Even the most properly elected rulers must learn not to cross some ________ set by citizens' democratic rights.,limits,
The American government said the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay were enemies of the US and linked to the attack on New York on 11 ________ 2001.,September,
"Families of prisoners, media, or even ________ representatives were not allowed to meet the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.",UN,
The UN Secretary General said the prison in Guantanamo Bay should be ________ down.,closed,
"In Saudi Arabia, the ________ selects the legislature as well as the executive.",king,
"In Saudi Arabia, women are subjected to many public restrictions, and the testimony of one man is considered equal to that of ________ women.",two,
"In Kosovo, the population was overwhelmingly ethnic ________, but in the entire country, Serbs were in majority.",Albanian,
Milosevic was tried by the International Court of Justice for crimes against ________.,humanity,
A right is possible when you make a claim that is equally possible for ________.,others,
A right comes with an obligation to respect other ________.,rights,
"When law recognizes some claims, they become ___.",enforceable,
Equality means giving everyone an equal ________ to achieve whatever one is capable of.,opportunity,
The government can impose certain reasonable ________ on our freedoms in the larger interests of society.,restrictions,
Freedom of speech does not allow one to instigate ________ against others.,violence,
The practice of ________ is where a worker is forced to render service to a 'master' free of charge or for nominal remuneration.,begar,
A secular state does not confer any privilege or favour on any particular ________.,religion,
All minorities have the right to establish and administer ________ institutions of their choice.,educational,
"Fundamental Rights are guaranteed against the actions of the Legislatures, the Executive, and any other ________ instituted by the government.",authorities,
The Right to ________ is a constitutional right in India but not a Fundamental Right.,property,
Democracy is not just about people electing their ________.,rulers,
"In a democracy, rulers have to follow some rules and ________ with and within institutions.",procedures,
"The chapter on Working of Institutions focuses on the national level government, also called the Central Government or ________ Government.",Union,
The Mandal Commission was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally ________ classes in India.,backward,
The decision of the Union Cabinet to implement the Mandal report was sent to the Department of ________ and Training.,Personnel,
The Supreme Court and the High Courts in India ________ disputes arising out of governmental decisions.,settle,
The Supreme Court asked the government to ________ its original reservation order to exclude well-to-do persons from the backward classes.,modify,
The government is responsible for ensuring ________ to the citizens and providing facilities for education and health.,security,
"To attend to all governmental tasks, several arrangements are made in all modern democracies, which are called ________.",institutions,
The Prime Minister must have the support of a ________ of Lok Sabha members.,majority,
The task of law making is so crucial that national assemblies are called ________.,legislatures,
"In most countries, public money can be spent only when the ________ sanctions it.",Parliament,
The second house of parliament is usually elected indirectly and performs some ________ functions.,special,
"In India, an officer signed the Office Memorandum on reservations on behalf of the ________ Government.",Union,
The Prime Minister of a coalition government has to accommodate different groups and ________ in his party.,factions,
All international treaties and agreements are made in the name of the ________.,President,
The senior most judge of the Supreme Court is usually appointed the ________.,Chief Justice,
A judge of the Supreme or High Court can be removed only by an ________ motion.,impeachment,
The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government's power to make ________.,decisions,
Question,Answer,
"In the 1987 Haryana assembly election, Chaudhary Devi Lal led a movement called '________' (Struggle for Justice).",Nyaya Yudh,
Devi Lal promised that the first action of his government would be to ________ the loans of farmers and small businessmen.,waive,
Lok Dal and its partners won ________ out of 90 seats in the 1987 Haryana State Assembly election.,76,
The newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Lok Dal chose Devi Lal as their ________.,leader,
A rule of the people is possible without any elections if all the people can sit together ________ and take all the decisions.,everyday,
"In an election, voters can choose the party whose ________ will guide the government and law making.",policies,
"For an election to be democratic, the choice should be offered at ________ intervals.",regular,
Electoral competition creates a sense of disunity and ________ in every locality.,factionalism,
The pressure to win electoral fights does not allow sensible ________ policies to be formulated.,long-term,
A more realistic way to handle political leaders is to set up a system where they are ________ for serving the people and punished for not doing so.,rewarded,
The representative elected from each Lok Sabha constituency is called a Member of ________ or an MP.,Parliament,
Our Constitution requires that each constituency should have a roughly ________ population living within it.,equal,
Each village or town is divided into several '________' that are like constituencies for local body elections.,wards,
"The makers of the Constitution feared that in an open electoral competition, certain ________ sections may not stand a good chance to get elected.",weaker,
The system of reservation for weaker sections was extended later to other weaker sections at the ________ and local level.,district,
It is the responsibility of the government to get the names of all the ________ voters put on the voters' list.,eligible,
"In the last few years, a new system of ________ (EPIC) has been introduced.",Election Photo Identity Card,
Party's nomination for a candidate is often called a party '________'.,ticket,
"In a democracy, it is best to leave political parties and candidates ________ to conduct their election campaigns the way they want to.",free,
"The constitution determines the rights of citizens, the powers of the government, and how the government should ________.",function,
"After being sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, Nelson Mandela dared to oppose the ________ regime in his country.",apartheid,
"During the 17th and 18th centuries, trading companies from ________ occupied South Africa with arms and force.",Europe,
"In South Africa, people of mixed races were called '________' and people who migrated from India were also a separate group.",coloured,
The non-whites in apartheid South Africa did not have ________ rights.,voting,
Sensitive whites joined the ANC to oppose apartheid and played a leading ________ in the struggle.,role,
"After 28 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela walked out of jail as a ________ man.",free,
Black leaders appealed to fellow blacks to ________ the whites for the atrocities they had committed while in power.,forgive,
The South African constitution is seen as a ________ of democracy.,model,
The determination of the people of South Africa to work together transformed bitter experiences into the binding glue of a ________ nation.,rainbow,
The white minority in post-apartheid South Africa was keen to protect its ________ and property.,privileges,
The blacks in post-apartheid South Africa agreed that ________ rule would not be absolute.,majority,
A constitution generates a degree of ________ and coordination that is necessary for different kinds of people to live together.,trust,
A constitution lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the ________ of the citizens are.,rights,
The makers of the Indian constitution had ________ about the present and the future of the country.,anxieties,
The familiarity with political institutions of ________ rule also helped develop an agreement over the institutional design of the Indian Constitution.,colonial,
"The Constituent Assembly that wrote the Indian constitution had members from different language groups, castes, classes, religions, and ________.",occupations,
The Indian Constitution does not reflect the views of its members alone; it expresses a broad ________ of its time.,consensus,
The members of the Constituent Assembly deliberated for ________ days spread over three years.,114,
"Logically, one might think that the ________ of a concept should come first and then the example.",meaning,
A definition is needed only when we come across a ________ in the use of a word.,difficulty,
"The famous definition, ""Democracy is government of the people, by the people and for the people"" was given by ________.",Abraham Lincoln,
"The meaning of words can change with ________, so looking at their origins is not always useful.",time,
Dictators like ________ of Chile are not elected by the people.,Pinochet,
The simple definition of democracy is not adequate as almost every government that holds an ________ would be called a democracy.,election,
The work of the civilian cabinet in Pakistan under General Musharraf was supervised by a National Security Council dominated by ________ officers.,military,
"In a few countries, the real power was with some ________ powers and not with locally elected representatives.",external,
"A democracy must be based on political ________, which means each adult citizen has one vote of one value.",equality,
Popular governments can be ________ and popular leaders can be autocratic.,undemocratic,
A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' ________.,rights,
Democracy leads to corruption because it is based on ________ competition.,electoral,
China's famine of ________ was the worst recorded famine in world history.,1958-1961,
No large-scale ________ has ever taken place in an independent and democratic country.,famine,
"A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussions, and ________.",meetings,
Democracy provides the only ________ solution to resolve conflicts arising from social diversity.,peaceful,
"In a democracy, people are not subjects of a ruler; they are the ________ themselves.",rulers,
Question,Answer,
"In Belgium, 59 per cent of the total population lives in the Flemish region and speaks the _________ language.",Dutch,
The minority French-speaking community in Belgium was relatively _________ and powerful.,rich,
"In Sri Lanka, 74 per cent of the population are _________ speakers.",Sinhala,
An Act passed in 1956 in Sri Lanka recognised _________ as the only official language.,Sinhala,
"The civil war in Sri Lanka, which caused a terrible setback to the country, ended in _________.",2009,
"Between 1970 and 1993, Belgian leaders amended their constitution _________ times to work out an arrangement for peace.",four,
A violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that appears like a war is called a _________ war.,civil,
The Belgian model includes a third kind of government known as the '_________ government'.,community,
_________ reasons for power sharing stress that it will bring out better outcomes.,Prudential,
The very spirit of democracy is embodied in _________ reasons for power sharing.,moral,
"Sharing power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary is an example of _________ distribution of power.",horizontal,
A system of _________ and balances ensures that none of the organs of government can exercise unlimited power.,checks,
"When two or more parties form a government, it is known as a _________ government.",coalition,
"In a federal system, the _________ government cannot order the state government to do something.",central,
The area over which someone has legal authority is known as their _________.,jurisdiction,
The Indian Union is based on the principles of _________.,federalism,
The Constitution of India declared India as a _________ of States.,Union,
Subjects of national importance such as defence and banking are included in the _________ List.,Union,
"Subjects like police, trade, and agriculture are included in the _________ List.",State,
"The _________ List contains subjects of common interest to both the Union and State governments, such as education and forests.",Concurrent,
"In case of a conflict between the laws of the Union and State on a concurrent subject, the law made by the _________ Government will prevail.",Union,
The Union Government has the power to legislate on '_________ subjects' that are not in any of the three lists.,residuary,
The creation of _________ States was the first and a major test for democratic politics in our country.,Linguistic,
"Besides Hindi, there are _________ other languages recognised as Scheduled Languages by the Constitution.",22,
Restructuring the _________ relations is one more way in which federalism has been strengthened in practice.,Centre-State,
The beginning of the era of _________ governments at the Centre after 1990 led to a new culture of power sharing.,coalition,
"When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to local government, it is called _________.",decentralisation,
A major step towards decentralisation in India was taken in the year _________.,1992,
Rural local government is popularly known as _________.,Panchayati Raj,
At least _________ of all positions in local government bodies are reserved for women.,one-third,
The political head of the Zilla Parishad is the _________.,Zilla Parishad Chairperson,
An independent institution called the _________ has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.,State Election Commission,
A system that values men more and gives them power over women is known as a _________ society.,patriarchal,
"The _________ Act, 1976 provides that equal wages should be paid for equal work.",Equal Remuneration,
Sex-selective abortion in India led to a decline in the country's _________.,child sex ratio,
"The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 provides for _________ reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.",33 percent,
The problem of communalism begins when _________ is seen as the basis of the nation.,religion,
The makers of our Constitution chose the model of a _________ state to combat the challenge of communalism.,secular,
The Constitution of India prohibits any _________ discrimination.,caste-based,
_________ is the shift of population from rural areas to urban areas.,Urbanisation,
A ladder-like formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the 'highest' to the 'lowest' is called a _________.,caste hierarchy,
The Scheduled Castes are commonly known as _________ in India.,Dalits,
The Scheduled Tribes are often referred to as _________ in India.,Adivasis,
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _________.,political party,
"A person who is strongly committed to a party, group, or faction is known as a _________.",partisan,
"A political party consists of leaders, active members, and _________.",followers,
The political party that forms and runs the government is known as the _________ Party.,Ruling,
"In countries like India, top party leaders choose candidates for _________ elections.",contesting,
Parties that lose the elections play the role of _________.,opposition,
A system where only one party is allowed to control and run the government is called a _________ system.,one-party,
A party system where power usually changes between two main parties is known as a _________ system.,two-party,
A system where several parties compete for power and more than two have a reasonable chance of winning is called a _________ system.,multiparty,
"In India, when several parties in a multi-party system join hands to contest elections, it is called an _________ or a front.",alliance,
A party that secures at least six per cent of the total votes in a Legislative Assembly election and wins at least two seats is recognised as a _________ party.,State,
A party that secures at least six per cent of the total votes in Lok Sabha elections and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha is recognised as a _________ party.,national,
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of _________ in 1984.,Kanshi Ram,
The guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is _________ Humanism.,Integral,
Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected is known as _________.,defection,
The Supreme Court passed an order making it mandatory for every candidate who contests elections to file an _________ giving details of their property and criminal cases.,affidavit,
Democracy enhances the _________ of the individual.,dignity,
Democracy is seen to be good in _________ but felt to be not so good in its practice.,principle,
A citizen's right and means to examine the process of decision-making is known as _________.,transparency,
A democratic government is considered _________ as it is the people's own government.,legitimate,
"Economic development of a country depends on its population size, global situation, and economic _________ adopted by the country.",priorities,
"Democracies are based on _________ equality, where all individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.",political,
_________ is not simply rule by majority opinion; the majority always needs to work with the minority.,Democracy,
The passion for respect and _________ are the basis of democracy.,freedom,
Public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows its success by transforming people from the status of a subject to that of a _________.,citizen,
The French artist who prepared prints visualising a world of 'democratic and social Republics' was _________.,Frédéric Sorrieu,
The first clear expression of nationalism came with the _________ in 1789.,French Revolution,
"The _________ of 1804, also known as the Napoleonic Code, established equality before the law.",Civil Code,
"The term 'liberalism' is derived from the Latin root 'liber', meaning _________.",free,
A direct vote by which all the people of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal is known as a _________.,plebiscite,
A customs union known as the _________ was formed in 1834 at the initiative of Prussia.,Zollverein,
The political philosophy that stressed the importance of tradition and established institutions was known as _________.,conservatism,
The Treaty of _________ in 1815 aimed to restore the monarchies overthrown by Napoleon.,Vienna,
The Italian revolutionary _________ was the founder of the secret society 'Young Italy'.,Giuseppe Mazzini,
The Greek War of Independence began in the year _________.,1821,
The cultural movement that sought to develop a particular form of nationalist sentiment was called _________.,Romanticism,
The brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected old _________ as an expression of a pure and authentic German spirit.,folktales,
"In 1848, weavers in the province of _________ led a revolt against contractors for drastically reducing their payments.",Silesia,
"The Frankfurt Parliament, an all-German National Assembly, was convened in 1848 in the Church of _________.",St Paul,
"The chief minister of Prussia, _________, was the architect of the process of German unification.",Otto von Bismarck,
"In 1861, _________ was proclaimed the king of a united Italy.",Victor Emmanuel II,
"The Act of Union in 1707, which led to the formation of the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain', was between England and _________.",Scotland,
The female figure of _________ became the allegory of the German nation.,Germania,
The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was an area known as the _________.,Balkans,
"In India, the growth of modern nationalism is connected to the _________ movement.",anti-colonial,
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January _________.,1915,
The concept of 'satyagraha' introduced by Mahatma Gandhi emphasised the power of _________.,truth,
"In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _________ in Bihar to inspire peasants against the oppressive plantation system.",Champaran,
The _________ Act of 1919 allowed for the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.,Rowlatt,
The Jallianwalla Bagh massacre occurred in the city of _________ on 13 April 1919.,Amritsar,
"To defend the temporal powers of the Khalifa, the _________ Committee was formed in Bombay in March 1919.",Khilafat,
"In his famous book _________, Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule survived in India only due to the cooperation of Indians.",Hind Swaraj,
"The _________ Movement began in January 1921, with various social groups participating.",Non-Cooperation-Khilafat,
"In the countryside of Awadh, the peasants' struggle was led by _________, a sanyasi who was an indentured labourer.",Baba Ramchandra,
"In the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh, a militant guerrilla movement was led by _________.",Alluri Sitaram Raju,
The _________ incident in Gorakhpur led Mahatma Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922.,Chauri Chaura,
"Within the Congress, C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the _________ Party to argue for a return to council politics.",Swaraj,
"In December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore Congress formalised the demand for '_________'.",Purna Swaraj,
The Civil Disobedience Movement began with the famous _________ March in 1930.,Salt,
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar organised the dalits into the _________ Association in 1930.,Depressed Classes,
The _________ Pact of September 1932 was the result of Gandhiji's fast unto death against separate electorates for dalits.,Poona,
The first image of Bharat Mata was created by the writer _________.,Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay,
"The Swaraj flag, designed by Gandhiji in 1921, had a _________ in the centre, representing self-help.",spinning wheel,
The _________ are a prime example of pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.,silk routes,
"The oldest Japanese book, printed in AD 868, is the Buddhist _________.",Diamond Sutra,
The Italian explorer who brought the knowledge of woodblock printing from China to Italy in 1295 was _________.,Marco Polo,
_________ developed the first-known printing press in Germany in the 1430s.,Johann Gutenberg,
The first book printed by Gutenberg was the _________.,Bible,
The Roman Church began maintaining an _________ of Prohibited Books from 1558 to control publishers and booksellers.,Index,
"The novelist who proclaimed, ""The printing press is the most powerful engine of progress,"" was _________.",Louise-Sebastien Mercier,
"The first printing press came to Goa, India, with _________ missionaries in the mid-sixteenth century.",Portuguese,
"_________ began to edit the Bengal Gazette in 1780, a weekly magazine.",James Augustus Hickey,
"From 1821, Raja Rammohun Roy published the _________.",Sambad Kaumudi,
Jyotiba Phule wrote about the injustices of the caste system in his book _________.,Gulamgiri,
"The autobiography of Rashsundari Debi, published in 1876, is titled _________.",Amar Jiban,
"In 1878, the British government in India passed the _________ Press Act, modeled on the Irish Press Laws.",Vernacular,
The phase of industrialisation before the establishment of factories is referred to as _________.,proto-industrialisation,
Associations of producers that regulated competition and prices in towns were known as trade _________.,guilds,
"In England, _________ became known as a finishing centre for the cloth trade.",London,
"_________ created the cotton mill, bringing all production processes under one roof.",Richard Arkwright,
"The _________ engine, improved by James Watt, was slow to be accepted by industrialists.",steam,
"In Victorian Britain, there was no shortage of _________ labour, which made industrialists hesitant to invest in machines.",human,
"The _________, invented by James Hargreaves in 1764, speeded up the spinning process.",Spinning Jenny,
"Before the age of machine industries, Indian _________ and silk goods dominated the international textile market.",cotton,
"The East India Company appointed a paid servant, the _________, to supervise weavers and collect supplies.",gomastha,
"While the old ports of Surat and Hoogly declined, _________ and Calcutta grew under colonial power.",Bombay,
The first cotton mill in Bombay was established in the year _________.,1854,
"Dwarkanath Tagore, a prominent Indian entrepreneur, made his fortune in the _________ trade before investing in industry.",China,
"Mill owners often employed a _________ to hire new workers, who was usually an old and trusted employee.",jobber,
The _________ movement in the early twentieth century mobilised people to boycott foreign cloth.,swadeshi,
"The _________, a mechanical device for weaving, increased productivity for handloom weavers.",fly shuttle,
"When Manchester industrialists sold cloth in India, they used _________ on the bundles to mark quality and origin.",labels,
The _________ is a good example of pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.,silk routes,
Noodles are believed to have travelled west from _________ to become spaghetti.,China,
The accidental discovery of the Americas by _________ introduced new foods like potatoes and tomatoes to Europe and Asia.,Christopher Columbus,
The most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in the Americas was not military but the germs of _________.,smallpox,
The _________ allowed the British government to restrict the import of corn.,Corn Laws,
The invention of _________ ships enabled the transport of perishable foods like meat over long distances.,refrigerated,
"In 1885, European powers met in _________ to formalise the 'carving up' of Africa into colonies.",Berlin,
"The cattle plague, also known as _________, had a devastating impact on African livelihoods in the 1890s.",Rinderpest,
A bonded labourer under a contract to work for a specific time to pay off passage to a new country was known as an _________ labourer.,indentured,
The annual Muharram procession in Trinidad was transformed by indentured labourers into a carnival called _________.,Hosay,
"Britain's trade surplus with India helped pay for the so-called '_________ charges', which included pensions of British officials.",home,
The First World War transformed the _________ from an international debtor into an international creditor.,United States,
The car manufacturer _________ was a well-known pioneer of mass production in the US.,Henry Ford,
The worldwide economic crisis that began around 1929 and lasted till the mid-1930s is known as the _________.,Great Depression,
The Bretton Woods conference established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the _________.,World Bank,
The Group of 77 (G-77) was a coalition of _________ countries demanding a new international economic order.,developing,
The system of linking national currencies for international trade is known as the _________ system.,international monetary,
"When exchange rates are fixed and governments intervene to prevent their movement, it is called a _________ exchange rate system.",fixed,
"In the 18th century, the bulk of land in Eastern and Central Europe was cultivated by _________.",serfs,
The Estates General in France was renamed the _________ after being elected by active citizens.,National Assembly,
The only tie binding the diverse groups of the Habsburg Empire together was a common allegiance to the _________.,emperor,
"The July Revolution of 1830 in France sparked an uprising in _________, leading to its separation from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.",Brussels,
The _________ was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony at Versailles in January 1871.,"Prussian king, William I",
"In 1860, _________ led the famous Expedition of the Thousand to South Italy.",Giuseppe Garibaldi,
A new 'British nation' was forged through the propagation of a dominant _________ culture.,English,
"In France, the female allegory of the nation was christened _________.",Marianne,
The rebellious nationalities in the Balkans based their claims for independence on _________.,nationality,
"In 1917, Gandhiji organised a satyagraha to support the peasants of _________ district in Gujarat.",Kheda,
The Khilafat issue was related to the harsh peace treaty imposed on the _________ emperor after World War I.,Ottoman,
The import of foreign cloth in India halved between 1921 and _________.,1922,
The Inland Emigration Act of 1859 restricted the movement of _________ workers in Assam.,plantation,
Mahatma Gandhi found in _________ a powerful symbol that could unite the nation during the Civil Disobedience Movement.,salt,
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5 March _________.,1931,
"In 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded at a meeting in _________.","Ferozeshah Kotla, Delhi",
Large-scale participation of _________ was an important feature of the Civil Disobedience Movement.,women,
The first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas was published from _________ in 1810.,Calcutta,
The _________ Press at Lucknow published numerous religious texts in vernacular languages from the 1880s.,Naval Kishore,
"In Punjab, _________ published the fast-selling Istri Dharm Vichar to teach women how to be obedient wives.",Ram Chaddha,
The area in central Calcutta devoted to the printing of popular books was known as _________.,Battala,
"The Maratha pioneer of 'low caste' protest movements, _________, wrote about the injustices of the caste system in his book Gulamgiri.",Jyotiba Phule,
"The oldest Japanese book, printed in AD 868, is the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, containing six sheets of text and _________ illustrations.",woodcut,
The traditional Chinese '_________ book' was folded and stitched at the side as both sides of the paper could not be printed.,accordion,
"In Japan, an art form called _________ depicted ordinary human experiences, especially urban ones.",ukiyo,
The Gutenberg press could print _________ sheets on one side per hour.,250,
"In early modern Europe, popular ballads and folk tales were sung and recited at gatherings in villages and in _________ in towns.",taverns,
"In sixteenth-century Italy, a miller named _________ reinterpreted the message of the Bible, which enraged the Roman Catholic Church.",Menocchio,
"In France, low-priced small books printed on poor quality paper and bound in cheap blue covers were known as the '_________'.",Biliotheque Bleue,
"The writings of thinkers such as Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau popularised ideas about science, reason and _________.",rationality,
"In 1857, a children's press devoted to literature for children was set up in _________.",France,
The _________ in Germany spent years compiling traditional folk tales gathered from peasants.,Grimm Brothers,
"The _________ press, perfected by Richard M. Hoe of New York, was capable of printing 8,000 sheets per hour.",power-driven cylindrical,
"In the 1920s in England, popular works were sold in cheap series called the _________ Series.",Shilling,
"India had a rich tradition of handwritten manuscripts in Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, and various _________ languages.",vernacular,
"Before the age of print in India, manuscripts were copied on palm leaves or on _________ paper.",handmade,
The _________ in 1878 provided the British government in India with extensive rights to censor reports in the vernacular press.,Vernacular Press Act,
Balgangadhar Tilak wrote with great sympathy about the deported Punjab revolutionaries in his newspaper _________.,Kesari,
The _________ Act is a system where all work inside the home is done by women.,Sexual division of labour,
The literacy rate among women in India is only _________ per cent compared with 76 per cent among men.,54,
"The Womens' Reservation Act, 2023 is also known as the _________.",Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,
Laws that deal with family-related matters like marriage and divorce are known as _________ laws.,family,
"Shift from one occupation to another, especially by a new generation, is called _________.",occupational mobility,
"When parties choose candidates in elections, they keep in mind the _________ composition of the electorate.",caste,
"When people say that a caste is a '_________' of one party, it means a large proportion of voters from that caste vote for that party.",vote bank,
"In some situations, politics based on caste identity can divert attention from pressing issues like poverty, development, and _________.",corruption,
"In Belgium, 40 per cent of the people live in the _________ region and speak French.",Wallonia,
"In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, _________ per cent of the people are Dutch-speaking.",20,
"In Sri Lanka, the Tamil natives of the country are called '_________'.",Sri Lankan Tamils,
"The distrust between the Sinhala and Tamil communities in Sri Lanka turned into a widespread conflict, which soon became a _________.",Civil War,
"When the European Union was formed, _________ was chosen as its headquarters.",Brussels,
The government formed by the coming together of at least two political parties is called a _________ government.,coalition,
"In India, the governments at the provincial level are called _________ Governments.",State,
The highest court in a federal system acts as an _________ if disputes arise between different levels of government.,umpire,
The route to federation where independent States come together on their own to form a bigger unit is called '_________ together' federations.,coming,
India is an example of a '_________ together' federation.,holding,
The _________ chairperson is the political head of the municipality.,Municipal,
"In a municipal corporation, the political head is called the _________.",mayor,
_________ democracy promotes equality among citizens.,Democracy,
A government that is accountable to the citizens and responsive to their needs and expectations is a characteristic of _________.,democracy,
"While democracies may lag slightly in economic growth, they are superior in providing _________ government.",legitimate,
"In countries like South Africa and Brazil, the top 20 per cent of people take away more than _________ per cent of the national income.",60,
Democracy remains a democracy only as long as every citizen has a chance of being in the _________ at some point in time.,majority,
"In a non-democratic set up, the principle of individual freedom and dignity would not have a _________ and moral force.",legal,
The idea of 'la patrie' stands for the _________.,fatherland,
The courier of Rhineland losing all his territories on his way home from Leipzig is a caricature of _________.,Napoleon,
The Habsburg Empire ruled over _________.,Austria-Hungary,
The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognised _________ as an independent nation.,Greece,
The German philosopher _________ claimed that true German culture was to be discovered among the common people - das volk.,Johann Gottfried Herder,
The first upheaval in France that challenged the conservative order took place in July _________.,1830,
"The Frankfurt Parliament offered the crown for a unified Germany to _________, King of Prussia, who rejected it.",Friedrich Wilhelm IV,
_________ is an awareness of women's rights and interests based on the belief in the equality of the genders.,Feminism,
The primary identities of the people who inhabited the British Isles were _________ ones.,ethnic,
"The English poet _________ organised funds and fought in the Greek war of independence, where he died of fever in 1824.",Lord Byron,
The forced recruitment of soldiers in rural areas during the First World War caused widespread _________ in India.,anger,
The Non-Cooperation movement in the cities gradually slowed down because _________ cloth was more expensive than mill cloth.,Khadi,
"The Oudh Kisan Sabha was set up in October 1920, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Ramchandra and a _________.",few others,
"Under the _________ Act of 1859, plantation workers in Assam were not permitted to leave the tea gardens without permission.",Inland Emigration,
"The _________ Commission, constituted by the Tory government in Britain, was to look into the functioning of the constitutional system in India.",Simon,
"The salt tax and the government monopoly over its production revealed the most _________ face of British rule, according to Mahatma Gandhi.",oppressive,
"Apprehensive of raising issues that might upset rich peasants and landlords, the Congress was unwilling to support '_________' campaigns.",no rent,
"Mahatma Gandhi called the 'untouchables' _________, or the children of God.",harijan,
The nationalist message of _________ was spread through advertisements by Indian manufacturers.,swadeshi,
The first symbol of the new industrial era was _________.,cotton,
"At the end of the 19th century, less than _________ per cent of the total workforce in Britain was employed in technologically advanced sectors.",20,
"In mid-nineteenth-century Britain, 500 varieties of _________ and 45 kinds of axes were produced, requiring human skill.",hammers,
"The period of employment, i.e., the number of days of work, determined the average daily _________ of the workers.",income,
"The American Civil War led to a shortage of _________ supplies to Britain, which then turned to India.",raw cotton,
The first Indian jute mill was set up in _________ in 1917 by Seth Hukumchand.,Calcutta,
Over 50 per cent of workers in the Bombay cotton industries in 1911 came from the neighbouring district of _________.,Ratnagiri,
"From 1906, the export of Indian _________ to China declined due to competition from Chinese and Japanese mills.",yarn,
The invention of the _________ made it possible for weavers to operate large looms and weave wide pieces of cloth.,fly shuttle,
"_________ was national literature, according to Natesa Sastri of Madras.",Folklore,
"The earliest kind of print technology from China, Japan, and Korea was a system of _________ printing.",hand,
Western printing techniques and mechanical presses were imported into China in the late _________ century.,nineteenth,
"In medieval Japan, _________ and prose writers were regularly published, and books were cheap and abundant.",poets,
"In the early fifteenth century, _________ were being widely used in Europe to print textiles, playing cards, and religious pictures.",woodblocks,
The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the _________ revolution.,print,
The person who composes the text for printing is known as a _________.,Compositor,
"A historical account or folk tale in verse, usually sung or recited, is called a _________.",ballad,
The sixteenth-century movement to reform the Catholic Church dominated by Rome was the _________.,Protestant Reformation,
A former Roman Catholic court for identifying and punishing heretics was called the _________.,Inquisition,
"In 1780, _________ started the Bengal Gazette, a weekly magazine.",James Augustus Hickey,
The Deoband Seminary was founded in the year _________.,1867,
"In present-day Maharashtra, Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai wrote about the miserable lives of upper-caste _________ women.",Hindu,
"In 1907, when Punjab revolutionaries were deported, _________ wrote with great sympathy about them in his Kesari.",Balgangadhar Tilak,
The Constitution of Belgium prescribes that the number of Dutch and _________ ministers shall be equal in the central government.,French-speaking,
"In Sri Lanka, the _________ community enjoyed a bigger majority and could impose its will on the entire country.",Sinhala,
Power sharing helps to ensure the _________ of the political order.,stability,
"In a good democratic government, due respect is given to _________ groups and views that exist in a society.",diverse,
The governments at the provincial or regional level in India are called _________ Governments.,State,
The 'community government' in _________ is a good example of power sharing among different social groups.,Belgium,
The system of 'reserved constituencies' is meant to give space to diverse _________ groups in government.,social,
A government formed by an alliance of two or more parties is known as a _________ government.,coalition,
"Under the _________ system of government, sub-units are subordinate to the central government.",unitary,
Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of _________.,government,
An ideal federal system has both mutual trust and an _________ to live together.,agreement,
"In the 'holding together' federation model, the _________ government tends to be more powerful than the States.",Central,
"In 1947, the boundaries of several old States of India were changed to create new States based on _________.",language,
"According to the Constitution, the use of _________ for official purposes was to stop in 1965.",English,
The flexibility shown by Indian political leaders helped our country avoid the kind of situation that _________ finds itself in.,Sri Lanka,
The rise of _________ political parties in many States of the country began after 1990.,regional,
The Supreme Court made it difficult for the Central Government to dismiss state governments in an _________ manner.,arbitrary,
"A _________ consists of several ward members, often called panch, and a president or sarpanch.",gram panchayat,
All the panchayat samitis or mandals in a district together constitute the _________.,zilla parishad,
The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are many problems and issues which are best settled at the _________ level.,local,
A system where all work inside the home is done by women is known as the _________ division of labour.,sexual,
"In Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway, and Finland, the participation of women in _________ life is very high.",public,
"India is still a male-dominated, or _________, society.",patriarchal,
The _________ Act of 1976 mandates equal wages for equal work.,Equal Remuneration,
_________ areas have become particularly unsafe for women in India.,Urban,
The problem in politics begins when _________ is seen as the basis of the nation.,religion,
A _________ Constitution like ours is necessary but not sufficient to combat communalism.,secular,
"The hereditary occupational division in India, sanctioned by rituals, is an extreme form known as the _________ system.",caste,
The weakening of the position of _________ in the villages is one of the reasons the old notions of caste hierarchy are breaking down.,landlords,
"When a party nominates candidates, it considers the _________ composition of the electorate.",caste,
It is not politics that gets caste-ridden; it is the caste that gets _________.,politicised,
An important outcome of democracy is that it produces an _________ government.,accountable,
Democracy improves the quality of _________.,decision-making,
A government that is attentive to the needs and demands of the people and is largely free of corruption is a reasonable expectation from _________.,democracy,
The inability of democracy to achieve higher _________ development is a concern for many.,economic,
The ability of democracy to generate its own _________ is an outcome that cannot be ignored.,support,
_________ does not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.,Democracy,
"A society cannot fully and permanently resolve _________ among different groups, but democracy provides methods to negotiate them.",conflicts,
Democracy is much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and _________ of the individual.,freedom,
The recognition of the principle of equality makes it easier for women to wage a struggle against what is legally and morally _________.,unacceptable,
"The German _________ stands for heroism, represented by the crown of oak leaves on Germania.",oak,
"In his book Hind Swaraj, Mahatma Gandhi stated that British rule in India had survived only because of Indian _________.",cooperation,
"The refusal to deal with, associate with, or buy and use things as a form of protest is called a _________.",boycott,
The _________ Party in Madras did not boycott the council elections of 1920.,Justice,
The movement in the cities slowed down as alternative _________ institutions were slow to come up.,Indian,
Labour that villagers were forced to contribute without any payment was known as _________.,begar,
The name of the _________ was invoked to sanction all actions and aspirations of the peasants in Awadh.,Mahatma,
"Raju, the leader of the Gudem rebels, was captured and executed in _________, becoming a folk hero.",1924,
"For plantation workers in Assam, _________ meant the right to move freely and retain a link with their village.",freedom,
"When the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928, it was greeted with the slogan '_________'.",Go back Simon,
"The _________ march covered over 240 miles, from Sabarmati ashram to Dandi.",salt,
"When Abdul Ghaffar Khan was arrested in April 1930, angry crowds demonstrated in the streets of _________.",Peshawar,
"The industrial working classes did not participate in the _________ Movement in large numbers, except in the Nagpur region.",Civil Disobedience,
"For long, the Congress had ignored the dalits for fear of offending the _________, the conservative high-caste Hindus.",sanatanis,
"_________, one of the leaders of the Muslim League, was willing to give up the demand for separate electorates under certain conditions in 1927.",Muhammad Ali Jinnah,
_________ spreads when people begin to believe that they are all part of the same nation.,Nationalism,
The identity of India came to be visually associated with the image of _________.,Bharat Mata,
"The Swadeshi movement in Bengal led to the design of a _________ flag (red, green, and yellow).",tricolour,
Another means of creating a feeling of nationalism was through the reinterpretation of _________.,history,
"_________ was a system of rule with no restraints on the power exercised, often monarchical, centralised, and militarised.",Absolutism,
An ideal vision of a society that is unlikely to actually exist is called _________.,Utopian,
The _________ was the first country to be formed as a result of a 'coming together' federation.,USA,
"In India, residuary powers of legislation belong to the _________ Government.",Union,
A system where the national government has all the powers is known as a _________ system.,unitary,
"The official language of India, as identified by the Constitution, is _________.",Hindi,
"In a coalition government, partners usually form a political alliance and adopt a common _________.",programme,
The _________ has been amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective.,Constitution,
"In a Gram Panchayat, the _________ works under the overall supervision of the Gram Sabha.",panchayat,
The result of the sexual division of labour is that women's role in _________ life is minimal in most societies.,public,
Movements that aim for equality in personal and family life as well as in public life are known as _________ movements.,Feminist,
India is behind the averages for several developing countries of Africa and _________ in terms of women's representation in national parliaments.,Latin America,
Communal politics is based on the idea that _________ is the principal basis of social community.,religion,
"Social reformers like Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, and B.R. Ambedkar worked to establish a society where _________ inequalities are absent.",caste,
The principle of _________ and one-person-one-vote compelled political leaders to secure political support from all sections of society.,universal adult franchise,
Politics influences the caste system by bringing caste identities into the _________ arena.,political,
Democracy allows room to correct _________.,mistakes,
Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and _________.,negotiation,
_________ and hunger were common in Europe until the nineteenth century.,Poverty,
"From the 15th century, _________ is said to have restricted overseas contacts and retreated into isolation.",China,
The laws allowing the British government to restrict the import of corn were called the _________.,Corn Laws,
The British Indian government built a network of irrigation canals in west _________ to grow wheat and cotton for export.,Punjab,
The world's first mass-produced car was the _________.,T-Model Ford,
"The period after the First World War when demand, production, and employment increased was known as the war _________.",boom,
The post-war international economic system is often described as the _________ system.,Bretton Woods,
_________ corporations (MNCs) are large companies that operate in several countries at the same time.,Multinational,
The relocation of industry to low-wage countries stimulated world trade and _________ flows.,capital,
"The _________ book 'Dawn of the Century', published in 1900, had a picture of the angel of progress on its cover.",music,
"The countries to the east of the Mediterranean, usually referring to Asia, are termed as the _________ from a Western viewpoint.",Orient,
The _________ system was part of a network of commercial exchanges controlled by merchants.,proto-industrial,
"With the expansion of railways in England from the _________ and in the colonies from the 1860s, the demand for iron and steel increased rapidly.",1840s,
The abundance of labour in the market affected the lives of _________.,workers,
"Many job-seekers in Victorian Britain had to wait for weeks, spending nights under bridges or in _________.",night shelters,
"A vibrant sea trade operated through main pre-colonial ports like Surat, Masulipatam, and _________ in Bengal.",Hoogly,
The consolidation of the _________ Company's power after the 1760s did not initially lead to a decline in textile exports from India.,East India,
"The European companies gradually gained power, first securing a variety of concessions from local courts, then the _________ rights to trade.",monopoly,
The _________ industries in India started much later than textiles.,Iron and steel,
"By 1941, over 35 per cent of handlooms in India were fitted with _________.",fly shuttles,
Advertisements became a vehicle of the nationalist message of _________.,swadeshi,
The earliest kind of print technology was a system of _________ printing.,hand,
"In the late 18th century, in the flourishing urban circles at _________ (later Tokyo), illustrated collections of paintings were popular.",Edo,
The oldest existing book printed with movable metal type is the _________ of Korea.,Jikji,
"In the hundred years between 1450 and 1550, _________ million copies of printed books flooded the markets in Europe.",20,
The shift from oral culture to reading culture was not simple as the rates of _________ in most European countries were very low.,literacy,
Martin Luther's writings led to a division within the Church and the beginning of the _________.,Protestant Reformation,
"In England, _________ were small, pocket-sized books sold by travelling pedlars.",penny chapbooks,
The ideas of scientists and philosophers became more accessible to the common people through _________.,print,
"Print culture created the conditions within which the _________ Revolution occurred, according to many historians.",French,
"From the late nineteenth century, as primary education became compulsory, _________ became an important category of readers.",children,
"_________ in England became instruments for educating white-collar workers, artisans, and lower-middle-class people.",Lending libraries,
"In 1920s England, popular works were sold in cheap series called the _________ Series.",Shilling,
The _________ or the book jacket is a twentieth-century innovation.,dust cover,
"Before the age of print, students in pre-colonial Bengal often did not read texts but only learnt to _________.",write,
The first Tamil book was printed in 1579 at _________ by Catholic priests.,Cochin,
"The weekly Bengal Gazette was brought out by _________, who was close to Rammohun Roy.",Gangadhar Bhattacharya,
Legal scholars of Islam and the sharia are known as the _________.,Ulama,
"Painters like _________ produced images for mass circulation, which could be bought even by the poor.",Raja Ravi Varma,
The system of _________ had been introduced in France as a result of the French revolution.,democracy,
The new German empire was headed by _________ of Prussia.,Kaiser William I,
The primary identities of the people who lived in the British Isles were _________.,ethnic,
The English Parliament had seized power from the _________ in 1688.,monarchy,
"The symbol of the new Britain was the British flag, also known as the _________.",Union Jack,
The memory of the _________ continued to inspire the liberals.,French Revolution,
The first upheaval in France that led to the overthrow of the Bourbon kings was in _________ 1830.,July,
The journalist _________ described the events of the Silesian weavers' revolt.,Wilhelm Wolff,
The issue of extending political rights to _________ was a controversial one within the liberal movement.,women,
"During the elections for the Frankfurt Parliament Assembly, women were denied _________ rights.",suffrage,
The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked off a struggle for independence among the _________.,Greeks,
"A form of monarchical government that was centralised, militarised and repressive was known as an _________ government.",absolutist,
"In the 18th century, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland were divided into kingdoms, duchies, and _________.",cantons,
"In Hungary, half of the population spoke _________.",Magyar,
A modern army and an efficient bureaucracy could strengthen the _________ monarchies of Europe.,autocratic,
The memory of the French Revolution continued to inspire _________.,liberals,
Most revolutionaries saw the creation of _________ as a necessary part of the struggle for freedom.,nation-states,
Mazzini's relentless opposition to _________ and his vision of democratic republics frightened the conservatives.,monarchy,
The July Revolution sparked an uprising in _________ which led to Belgium breaking away from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.,Brussels,
The English poet Lord Byron died of fever in 1824 while fighting in the _________ war of independence.,Greek,
The treaty of _________ of 1832 recognised Greece as an independent nation.,Constantinople,
"The _________ had been partitioned at the end of the eighteenth century by Russia, Prussia and Austria.",Poland,
"The year _________ was one of great economic hardship in Europe, leading to widespread popular revolt.",1848,
The National Assembly proclaimed a Republic in France and granted suffrage to all adult males above _________.,21,
The revolutions of 1848 in Europe were led by the educated _________ classes.,middle,
"After 1848, the autocratic monarchies of Central and Eastern Europe began to introduce changes that had already taken place in _________ Europe.",Western,
The unification of Italy was achieved under the leadership of the state of _________.,Sardinia-Piedmont,
The peasant masses who supported Garibaldi in southern Italy had never heard of '_________'.,Italia,
Ireland was a country deeply divided between Catholics and _________.,Protestants,
The national anthem of the new 'British nation' was '_________'.,God Save Our Noble King,
"In visual representations, Germania wears a crown of _________ leaves, which stands for heroism.",oak,
"During the nineteenth century, _________ emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe.",nationalism,
The end result of the changes brought by nationalism was the emergence of the _________ in place of the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe.,nation-state,
"In the context of the French revolution, the ideas of 'la patrie' and 'le citoyen' emphasised the notion of a _________ community.",united,
_________ customs duties and dues were abolished under the new administrative system in France.,Internal,
"After the French Revolution, regional dialects were discouraged, and _________, as spoken in Paris, became the common language.",French,
"With the outbreak of the revolutionary wars, the French armies began to carry the idea of _________ abroad.",nationalism,
The Napoleonic Code was exported to the regions under _________ control.,French,
"In the Dutch Republic, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany, Napoleon simplified _________ divisions.",administrative,
The reactions of local populations to French rule were _________.,mixed,
The Habsburg Empire that ruled over Austria-Hungary was a _________ of many different regions and peoples.,patchwork,
"In Galicia, which was part of the Habsburg Empire, the aristocracy spoke _________.",Polish,
"Socially and politically, a landed _________ was the dominant class on the European continent.",aristocracy,
Industrialisation began in _________ in the second half of the eighteenth century.,England,
"For the new middle classes, _________ stood for freedom for the individual and equality of all before the law.",liberalism,
"Politically, liberalism emphasised the concept of government by _________.",consent,
"In revolutionary France, the right to vote was granted exclusively to _________ men.",property-owning,
"The Napoleonic Code reduced women to the status of a _________, subject to the authority of fathers and husbands.",minor,
The _________ was a customs union formed in 1834 at the initiative of Prussia.,Zollverein,
"Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of _________.",conservatism,
The _________ was hosted by the Austrian Chancellor Duke Metternich.,Congress of Vienna,
"The Bourbon dynasty, deposed during the French Revolution, was restored to power in _________.",France,
Conservative regimes set up in 1815 were _________ and did not tolerate criticism and dissent.,autocratic,
To be revolutionary after 1815 meant a commitment to oppose _________ forms that had been established after the Vienna Congress.,monarchical,
The first upheaval against the conservative order took place in _________ in July 1830.,France,
The July Revolution of 1830 in France installed a constitutional monarchy with _________ at its head.,Louis Philippe,
The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked off a struggle for independence amongst the _________ which began in 1821.,Greeks,
Poets and artists lauded Greece as the cradle of _________ civilisation.,European,
"Language played an important role in developing nationalist sentiments in _________, which was under Russian occupation.",Poland,
The 1830s were years of great _________ hardship in Europe.,economic,
"In 1848, food shortages and widespread unemployment brought the population of _________ out on the roads.",Paris,
The issue of extending political rights to _________ was a controversial one within the liberal movement.,women,
"After 1848, nationalism in Europe moved away from its association with democracy and _________.",revolution,
"The chief minister of Sardinia-Piedmont, _________, led the movement to unify the regions of Italy.",Cavour,
A new 'British nation' was forged through the propagation of a dominant _________ culture.,English,
"In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, nationalist groups became increasingly _________ of each other.",intolerant,
The major European powers manipulated the nationalist aspirations of the subject peoples in Europe to further their own _________ aims.,imperialist,
A large part of the Balkans was under the control of the _________ Empire.,Ottoman,
The spread of the ideas of _________ nationalism in the Balkans made the region very explosive.,romantic,
The Balkan states were fiercely _________ of each other and each hoped to gain more territory.,jealous,
The Balkan problem unfolded with intense rivalry among the _________ powers.,European,
"The anti-imperial movements that developed everywhere were _________, in the sense that they all struggled to form independent nation-states.",nationalist,
The idea that societies should be organised into '_________' came to be accepted as natural and universal.,nation-states,
"In India, as in many other colonies, the growth of modern nationalism is connected to the _________ movement.",anti-colonial,
The sense of being _________ under colonialism provided a shared bond that tied many different groups together.,oppressed,
The Congress under Mahatma Gandhi tried to forge different groups together within one _________.,movement,
The First World War created a new _________ and political situation in India.,economic,
"Through the war years, prices increased, doubling between 1913 and 1918, leading to extreme _________ for the common people.",hardship,
The _________ in rural areas during the First World War caused widespread anger.,forced recruitment,
Mahatma Gandhi had successfully fought the racist regime in South Africa with a novel method of mass agitation called _________.,satyagraha,
"In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi went to _________ to organise a satyagraha movement amongst cotton mill workers.",Ahmedabad,
Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent _________ against unjust laws like the Rowlatt Act.,civil disobedience,
"The British administration decided to clamp down on nationalists, fearing that lines of _________ would be disrupted.",communication,
General Dyer's object in Jallianwalla Bagh was to produce a '_________ effect' in the minds of satyagrahis.,moral,
"Seeing violence spread after the Jallianwalla Bagh incident, Mahatma Gandhi called off the _________.",Rowlatt satyagraha,
The First World War had ended with the defeat of _________.,Ottoman Turkey,
Mahatma Gandhi saw the Khilafat issue as an opportunity to bring _________ under the umbrella of a unified national movement.,Muslims,
Gandhiji proposed that the Non-Cooperation movement should begin with the surrender of _________ that the government awarded.,titles,
The council elections of 1920 were boycotted in most provinces except _________.,Madras,
"In many places, merchants and traders refused to trade in _________ goods or finance foreign trade during the Non-Cooperation Movement.",foreign,
The boycott of British institutions posed a problem as alternative _________ institutions had to be set up.,Indian,
"The peasant movement in Awadh demanded a reduction of revenue, abolition of begar, and social boycott of oppressive _________.",landlords,
Jawaharlal Nehru began going around the villages in Awadh in June _________.,1920,
"The _________ was set up in October 1920, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru and Baba Ramchandra.",Oudh Kisan Sabha,
The Gudem rebels in Andhra Pradesh attacked police stations and attempted to kill _________ officials.,British,
"After being stranded by a railway and steamer strike, the plantation workers who had left the tea gardens were caught and brutally _________.",beaten up,
Younger leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose pressed for more radical mass agitation and for _________.,full independence,
The _________ was to look into the functioning of the constitutional system in India and suggest changes.,Simon Commission,
"In October 1929, Lord Irwin announced a vague offer of '_________ status' for India.",dominion,
The tax on salt and the government monopoly over its production revealed the most _________ face of British rule.,oppressive,
"Mahatma Gandhi's letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands was, in a way, an _________.",ultimatum,
"After Mahatma Gandhi's arrest, industrial workers in _________ attacked police posts and municipal buildings.",Sholapur,
Rich peasant communities like the Patidars of Gujarat and the Jats of Uttar Pradesh were active in the _________ Movement.,Civil Disobedience,
"For rich peasants, the fight for swaraj was a struggle against high _________.",revenues,
The relationship between the poor peasants and the _________ remained uncertain during the Civil Disobedience Movement.,Congress,
"The _________ did not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement in large numbers, except in the Nagpur region.",industrial working classes,
"Mahatma Gandhi was convinced that it was the duty of women to look after home and hearth, be good mothers and _________.",good wives,
"_________ would not come for a hundred years if untouchability was not eliminated, declared Mahatma Gandhi.",Swaraj,
"Political _________, dalit leaders believed, would resolve the problems of their social disabilities.",empowerment,
The _________ and the Muslim League made efforts to renegotiate an alliance in 1927.,Congress,
"From the mid-1920s, the Congress came to be more visibly associated with openly Hindu religious nationalist groups like the Hindu _________.",Mahasabha,
The important differences between the Congress and the Muslim League were over the question of _________ in the future assemblies.,representation,
"Sir Muhammad Iqbal, as president of the Muslim League, reiterated the importance of _________ for the Muslims.",separate electorates,
"_________ and fiction, folklore and songs, popular prints and symbols, all played a part in the making of nationalism.",History,
"Moved by the Swadeshi movement, _________ painted his famous image of Bharat Mata.",Abanindranath Tagore,
_________ was essential to preserve folk tradition in order to discover one's national identity.,Folklore,
"In Madras, _________ published a massive four-volume collection of Tamil folk tales, The Folklore of Southern India.",Natesa Sastri,
"Carrying the _________, holding it aloft, during marches became a symbol of defiance.",flag,
"The British saw Indians as backward and primitive, incapable of _________ themselves.",governing,
"When the past being glorified was _________, and the images celebrated were from Hindu iconography, people of other communities felt left out.",Hindu,
A growing anger against the _________ government was bringing together various groups and classes of Indians into a common struggle.,colonial,
"The Congress continuously attempted to resolve _________, and ensure that the demands of one group did not alienate another.",differences,
"The making of the global world has a long history of trade, of migration, and of the movement of _________.",capital,
"As early as 3000 BCE, an active _________ trade linked the Indus valley civilisations with present-day West Asia.",coastal,
"For more than a millennia, _________ from the Maldives found their way to China and East Africa.",cowries,
"From ancient times, travellers, traders, priests and pilgrims travelled vast distances for knowledge, opportunity, and _________ fulfilment.",spiritual,
"Much before the spread of Christianity and Islam, _________ emerged from eastern India and spread through the silk routes.",Buddhism,
"Similar foods to pasta were also known in _________ and Japan, so the truth about their origins may never be known.",India,
Many of our common foods came from America's original inhabitants – the American _________.,Indians,
"Ireland's poorest peasants became so dependent on _________ that when disease destroyed the crop in the mid-1840s, hundreds of thousands died.",potatoes,
The pre-modern world shrank greatly in the _________ century after European sailors found a sea route to Asia and America.,sixteenth,
"Precious metals, particularly _________, from mines in Peru and Mexico enhanced Europe's wealth.",silver,
"By the eighteenth century, plantations worked by _________ captured in Africa were growing cotton and sugar for European markets.",slaves,
China's reduced role and the rising importance of the Americas gradually moved the centre of world trade _________.,westwards,
"Economists identify three types of movement or 'flows': the flow of trade, the flow of labour, and the flow of _________.",capital,
"In nineteenth-century Britain, self-sufficiency in food meant lower living standards and social _________.",conflict,
Population growth from the late eighteenth century had increased the demand for _________ in Britain.,food grains,
"As food prices fell, _________ in Britain rose.",consumption,
"To meet the British demand for food, lands were cleared and food production expanded in Eastern Europe, Russia, America, and _________.",Australia,
"To link agricultural regions to the ports, _________ were needed.",railways,
Capital for developing agricultural lands flowed from financial centres such as _________.,London,
_________ of some 150 million people are estimated to have left their homes in search of a better future in the 19th century.,All over the world,
"By 1890, a global _________ economy had taken shape.",agricultural,
Colonisation stimulated new investments and improvements in _________.,transport,
Better living conditions in Europe promoted social peace within the country and support for _________ abroad.,imperialism,
The expansion of trade and a closer relationship with the world economy also meant a loss of freedoms and _________ for many.,livelihoods,
The US also became a _________ power in the late 1890s by taking over some colonies earlier held by Spain.,colonial,
"In late-nineteenth-century Africa, there were few consumer goods that _________ could buy.",wages,
Employers used many methods to recruit and retain _________ in Africa.,labour,
Control over the scarce resource of _________ enabled European colonisers to conquer and subdue Africa.,cattle,
"In the nineteenth century, hundreds of thousands of Indian and Chinese labourers went to work on _________, in mines, and in construction projects.",plantations,
"Most Indian indentured workers came from the present-day regions of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, central India, and the dry districts of _________.",Tamil Nadu,
"In the mid-nineteenth century, cottage industries declined, land rents rose, and lands were cleared for mines and _________.",plantations,
"The main destinations of Indian indentured migrants were the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, and _________.",Fiji,
The protest religion of _________ is also said to reflect social and cultural links with Indian migrants to the Caribbean.,Rastafarianism,
"From the 1900s, India's _________ leaders began opposing the system of indentured labour migration.",nationalist,
The Shikaripuri Shroffs and Nattukottai Chettiars were groups of bankers and traders who financed export _________.,agriculture,
Indian traders and moneylenders also followed European _________ into Africa.,colonisers,
"With industrialisation, British _________ manufacture began to expand.",cotton,
"From the early nineteenth century, British manufacturers also began to seek _________ markets for their cloth.",overseas,
"The _________ included private remittances home by British officials and traders, and interest payments on India's external debt.",home charges,
The First World War plunged the first half of the twentieth century into a _________.,crisis,
The First World War was the first modern _________ war.,industrial,
"To fight the First World War, millions of soldiers had to be recruited from around the _________.",world,
The deaths and injuries during the First World War reduced the _________ workforce in Europe.,able-bodied,
"During the First World War, industries were restructured to produce _________ goods.",war-related,
"After the war, Britain found it difficult to recapture its earlier position of dominance in the _________ market.",Indian,
"The First World War had led to an economic _________, with a large increase in demand, production, and employment.",boom,
The move towards mass production began in the late _________ century.,nineteenth,
The assembly line method allowed a faster and _________ way of producing vehicles.,cheaper,
The T-Model Ford was the world's first _________ car.,mass-produced,
Mass production lowered costs and _________ of engineered goods.,prices,
The housing and consumer boom of the 1920s created the basis of _________ in the US.,prosperity,
"The Great Depression was caused by a combination of several factors, including agricultural _________.",overproduction,
"In the mid-1920s, many countries financed their investments through _________ from the US.",loans,
The US attempt to protect its economy by doubling _________ duties dealt a severe blow to world trade.,import,
"Ultimately, the US _________ system itself collapsed during the Great Depression.",banking,
"The Great Depression's wider effects on society, politics, and international relations proved more _________.",enduring,
The depression immediately affected _________ trade.,Indian,
Peasants who borrowed in the hope of better times faced ever lower prices and fell deeper into _________.,debt,
The depression proved less grim for _________ India.,urban,
Industrial investment in India grew as the government extended _________ protection to industries.,tariff,
The Second World War was fought between the Axis powers and the _________.,Allies,
Most of the deaths in the Second World War took place _________ the battlefields.,outside,
"The _________ emerged as the dominant economic, political, and military power in the Western world after the Second World War.",US,
An industrial society based on mass production cannot be sustained without mass _________.,consumption,
The main aim of the post-war international economic system was to preserve economic stability and full _________.,employment,
The _________ was set up to finance post-war reconstruction.,World Bank,
The Bretton Woods system was based on _________ exchange rates.,fixed,
The Bretton Woods system inaugurated an era of unprecedented growth of _________ and incomes for the Western industrial nations.,trade,
The IMF and the World Bank were not equipped to cope with the challenge of _________ and lack of development in the former colonies.,poverty,
"Even after decolonisation, the former colonial powers still controlled vital _________ in many of their former colonies.",resources,
"From the 1960s, the rising costs of its overseas involvements weakened the _________'s finances and competitive strength.",US,
The collapse of the fixed exchange rate system led to the introduction of a system of _________ exchange rates.,floating,
"From the late 1970s, MNCs began to shift production operations to low-wage _________ countries.",Asian,
The relocation of industry to low-wage countries stimulated world trade and _________ flows.,capital,
"In 1900, the music publisher E.T. Paull produced a music book with a cover announcing the '_________'.",Dawn of the Century,
The glorification of machines and _________ was a key theme in early 20th-century visions of progress.,technology,
The history of industrialisation is often presented as a story of _________.,development,
Industrialisation in India was conditioned by _________ rule.,colonial,
"With the expansion of world trade and the acquisition of colonies, the demand for _________ began growing.",goods,
_________ were associations of producers that restricted the entry of new people into a trade.,Guilds,
The proto-industrial system was part of a network of _________ exchanges.,commercial,
A person who 'staples' or sorts wool according to its fibre is called a _________.,Stapler,
A person who 'fulls' or gathers cloth by pleating is called a _________.,Fuller,
The process in which fibres like cotton or wool are prepared prior to spinning is called _________.,Carding,
A series of inventions in the _________ century increased the efficacy of each step of the production process in the textile industry.,eighteenth,
New industries could not easily displace _________ industries.,traditional,
The pace of change in the 'traditional' industries was not set by _________ industries.,steam-powered,
_________ changes occurred slowly and did not spread dramatically across the industrial landscape.,Technological,
"In Victorian Britain, there was no shortage of _________ labour.",human,
"In many industries, the demand for labour was _________.",seasonal,
_________ products came to symbolise refinement and class in Victorian Britain.,Handmade,
"In countries with labour shortages, industrialists were keen on using _________ power.",mechanical,
The actual possibility of getting a job in a city depended on existing networks of friendship and _________ relations.,kin,
The fear of _________ made workers hostile to the introduction of new technology.,unemployment,
"After the 1840s, _________ activity intensified in the cities, opening up greater opportunities of employment.",building,
The East India Company appointed gomasthas to supervise _________ in India.,weavers,
"Many weavers deserted villages and migrated, setting up looms in other villages where they had some _________ relation.",family,
"By the turn of the nineteenth century, _________ weavers faced a new set of problems.",cotton,
The port of Surat declined by the end of the _________ century.,eighteenth,
"As cotton industries developed in England, industrial groups began worrying about _________ from other countries.",imports,
"By the 1850s, reports from most weaving regions of India narrated stories of decline and _________.",desolation,
"Seth Hukumchand, a Marwari businessman, also traded with _________.",China,
European Managing Agencies controlled a large sector of _________ industries till the First World War.,Indian,
Many job seekers had to spend nights under bridges or in _________.,night shelters,
The _________ became a person with some authority and power in the mills.,jobber,
European Managing Agencies were interested in products required primarily for _________ trade.,export,
The early cotton mills in India produced coarse cotton _________ rather than fabric.,yarn,
"Till the First World War, industrial growth in India was _________.",slow,
"The war created a dramatically new situation, and with British mills busy, Indian mills had a vast _________ market to supply.",home,
"After the war, _________ could never recapture its old position in the Indian market.",Manchester,
"While factory industries grew, _________ production continued to predominate in the rest of the country.",small-scale,
"In some instances, _________ production actually expanded in the twentieth century.",handicrafts,
Weavers who produced _________ cloth were in a better position to survive the competition with mill industries.,finer,
Famines did not affect the sale of _________ or Baluchari saris.,Banarasi,
Advertisements make products appear desirable and _________.,necessary,
"Advertisements have played a part in expanding the markets for products, and in shaping a new consumer _________.",culture,
"When buyers saw 'MADE IN MANCHESTER' on a label, they were expected to feel _________ about buying the cloth.",confident,
"By the late nineteenth century, manufacturers were printing _________ to popularise their products.",calendars,
"The oldest Japanese book, the Diamond Sutra, was printed using _________ technology.",hand-printing,
"Urban culture bloomed in China during the _________ century, diversifying the uses of print.",seventeenth,
"Shanghai became the hub of the new print culture in China, catering to the _________ schools.",Western-style,
_________ from China introduced hand-printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770.,Buddhist missionaries,
"In the late eighteenth century, flourishing urban circles at _________ (Tokyo) led to interesting publishing practices.",Edo,
"In the eleventh century, Chinese _________ reached Europe via the silk route.",paper,
"The breakthrough in print technology occurred in _________, Germany, where Johann Gutenberg developed the first-known printing press.",Strasbourg,
The first book printed by Gutenberg was the _________.,Bible,
The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the print _________.,revolution,
"With the printing press, a new reading _________ emerged.",public,
"In England, _________ were carried by petty pedlars known as chapmen, and sold for a penny.",penny chapbooks,
"The periodical press developed from the early _________ century, combining information with entertainment.",eighteenth,
Print created a new culture of dialogue and _________.,debate,
"In 1517, the religious reformer _________ wrote Ninety Five Theses criticising the Roman Catholic Church.",Martin Luther,
The Roman Church began to maintain an Index of _________ Books from 1558.,Prohibited,
"By the end of the eighteenth century, literacy rates in some parts of Europe were as high as _________ per cent.",60 to 80,
"The writings of thinkers like Voltaire and Rousseau were widely printed and read, spreading ideas of _________ and rationality.",reason,
Print popularised the ideas of the _________ thinkers.,Enlightenment,
"As primary education became compulsory, _________ became an important category of readers.",children,
"_________ magazines were especially meant for women, as were manuals teaching proper behaviour and housekeeping.",Penny,
The _________ in Germany spent years compiling traditional folk tales gathered from peasants.,Grimm Brothers,
The power-driven _________ press was perfected by Richard M. Hoe of New York in the mid-nineteenth century.,cylindrical,
The dust cover or the book _________ is also a twentieth-century innovation.,jacket,
India had a very rich and old tradition of handwritten _________.,manuscripts,
The printing press first came to _________ with Portuguese missionaries in the mid-sixteenth century.,Goa,
_________ began to edit the Bengal Gazette from 1780.,James Augustus Hickey,
Intense controversies between social and religious reformers and the Hindu orthodoxy were carried out in public and in _________.,print,
The first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas came out from _________ in 1810.,Calcutta,
"With the setting up of more printing presses, _________ images could be easily reproduced in multiple copies.",visual,
"From the 1860s, a few Bengali women like _________ wrote books highlighting the experiences of women.",Kailashbashini Debi,
Hindi printing began seriously only from the _________.,1870s,
"In central Calcutta, the _________ area was devoted to the printing of popular books.",Battala,
Very cheap small books were brought to markets in nineteenth-century _________ towns.,Madras,
_________ wrote about the injustices of the caste system in his Gulamgiri (1871).,Jyotiba Phule,
"B.R. Ambedkar in Maharashtra and E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker in Madras, known as _________, wrote powerfully on caste.",Periyar,
"Kashibaba, a Kanpur millworker, wrote and published Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal in 1938 to show the links between caste and _________ exploitation.",class,
The colonial state under the East India Company was not too concerned with _________ before 1798.,censorship,
"In 1878, the _________ was passed, modelled on the Irish Press Laws, to censor the 'native' press.",Vernacular Press Act,
What is a map?,A map is a representation or a drawing of a small or large area of the Earth's surface as viewed from the top.,
What are the three important components of a map?,"The three important components of maps are distance, direction, and symbols.",
What is an atlas?,An atlas is a book or a collection of maps.,
What are the four cardinal directions?,"The four cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West.",
How is the scale of a map useful?,A map's scale allows a huge place to be represented on a small piece of paper by showing the relationship between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground.,
What is a globe?,"A globe is a sphere on which a map is drawn, representing the geography of the Earth or other celestial bodies.",
What is the Equator?,"The Equator is an imaginary circular line halfway between the North and South Poles, marked as 0° latitude.",
What are parallels of latitude?,"Parallels of latitude are imaginary lines that run east and west, parallel to the Equator, and draw a circle around the Earth.",
What are meridians of longitude?,Meridians of longitude are imaginary half-circles running from the North Pole to the South Pole.,
What is the Prime Meridian?,"The Prime Meridian is the reference point for measuring longitudes, marked as 0° longitude, and it passes through Greenwich, London.",
What are the coordinates of a place?,Latitude and longitude together are the two coordinates that allow you to locate any place on Earth.,
What was the name of the prime meridian used in ancient India?,The prime meridian used in ancient India was called 'madhya rekha' (or 'middle line') and passed through the city of Ujjayinī (Ujjain).,
How much time difference does a 15° change in longitude represent?,A 15° change in longitude represents a one-hour difference in local time.,
What is Indian Standard Time (IST)?,"Indian Standard Time (IST) is the standard time adopted by India, which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).",
Why do large countries like Russia have multiple time zones?,Large countries have multiple time zones because they are too vast to have a single standard time that accurately reflects the local time across their entire expanse.,
What is the International Date Line?,"The International Date Line is an imaginary line located at approximately 180° longitude, where the date changes by one day when crossed.",
What are physical maps?,"Physical maps are maps that mainly show natural features like mountains, oceans, and rivers.",
What do political maps show?,"Political maps show details of countries, states, boundaries, and cities.",
What are thematic maps?,"Thematic maps provide a specific kind of information, such as the distribution of cereals and pulses in a country.",
What are grid lines on a globe?,"The parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude together form a grid on the globe, which are also called grid lines.",
What is the latitude of the North Pole?,The latitude of the North Pole is 90° North (90°N).,
What is the latitude of the South Pole?,The latitude of the South Pole is 90° South (90°S).,
What is the relationship between latitude and climate?,"Generally, the climate is hottest around the Equator (low latitude) and becomes colder as you move towards the poles (high latitude).",
Why are symbols used on maps?,"Symbols are used on maps to represent various features like buildings, roads, and rivers in the limited space available.",
Who fixes the set of symbols used for maps of India?,"The Survey of India, a government body, has fixed the set of symbols for maps of India.",
What are oceans?,Oceans are the largest water bodies on Earth.,
What are continents?,A continent is a large continuous expanse of land.,
Why is Earth often called the 'blue planet'?,"Earth is called the 'blue planet' because almost three-fourths of its surface is covered with water, making it appear blue from space.",
Name the five oceans of the world.,"The five oceans are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.",
Which is the largest ocean in the world?,The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.,
Which is the smallest ocean in the world?,The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean in the world.,
How many continents are there in the most widely used classification?,The most widely used classification counts seven continents.,
Name the seven continents.,"The seven continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.",
What is Eurasia?,Eurasia is the name geologists often give to the single landmass formed by Europe and Asia.,
"Which hemisphere, Northern or Southern, has more land?",The Northern Hemisphere has more land than the Southern Hemisphere.,
What is an island?,An island is a piece of land smaller than a continent that is surrounded by water on all sides.,
What is the largest island in the world?,Greenland is the largest island in the world.,
What is a tsunami?,"A tsunami is a huge and powerful ocean wave, usually caused by a strong earthquake or volcanic eruption on the ocean floor.",
What is the motto of the Indian Navy and what does it mean?,"The motto of the Indian Navy is ""Sam noh Varunah,"" which means, ""Be auspicious to us, O Varuna"".",
What is marine flora?,"Marine flora includes the plant life of the oceans, such as tiny plants called algae and various seaweeds.",
What does marine fauna consist of?,"Marine fauna consists of thousands of species of animals found in the oceans, like fish, dolphins, and whales.",
Why are oceans called 'the planet's lungs'?,Oceans are called 'the planet's lungs' because their flora produces more than half of the world's oxygen.,
Name India's two major groups of islands.,India's two major island groups are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.,
Where is India's first scientific base station in Antarctica located?,"India's first scientific base station in Antarctica, named 'Dakshin Gangotri', was established in 1983.",
What is the main cause of the decline of marine life?,Human activities like pollution (especially plastic waste) and overfishing are major causes for the decline of marine life.,
What do the five Olympic rings represent?,"The five Olympic rings represent the five inhabited continents: Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe.",
Name the sea to the west of India.,The Arabian Sea lies to the west of India.,
Name the bay to the east of India.,The Bay of Bengal lies to the east of India.,
Which ocean is named after a country?,The Indian Ocean is the only ocean named after a country.,
What are the main threats to the ocean environment?,"The main threats are pollution from human activities, such as plastic waste, and overfishing.",
What are the three broad categories of landforms?,"The three broad categories of landforms are mountains, plateaus, and plains.",
What is a mountain?,"A mountain is a landform that is much higher than the surrounding landscape, with a broad base, steep slopes, and a narrow summit.",
What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?,Hills are lower in height than mountains and have less steep slopes and more rounded tops.,
What is a plateau?,A plateau is a landform that rises up from the surrounding land and has a relatively flat surface.,
What are plains?,"Plains are landforms with an extensive flat or gently undulating surface, generally not more than 300 metres above sea level.",
What is terrace farming?,Terrace farming is a method of cultivation practiced on mountain slopes by cutting steps into the slope.,
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?,"Mount Everest, at 8,849 m, is the highest mountain peak in the world.",
What is the nickname for the Tibetan Plateau and why?,"The Tibetan Plateau is nicknamed the 'Roof of the World' because its average altitude is 4,500 m.",
How are river plains formed?,"River plains are formed by the deposition of sediments like rock, sand, and silt carried by rivers from mountain ranges.",
What is a landslide?,A landslide is the sudden collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountainside.,
What is an avalanche?,"An avalanche is the sudden fall of a large mass of snow, ice, or rocks from a mountainside.",
What is a desert?,"A desert is a large, dry expanse of land with very little precipitation.",
Name the hot desert in the northwest of the Indian Subcontinent.,The Thar Desert is the hot desert in the northwest of the Indian Subcontinent.,
What is a valley?,"A valley is a lower area between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream flowing through it.",
Why are plateaus called 'storehouses of minerals'?,"Plateaus are called 'storehouses of minerals' because they are rich in mineral deposits, and many of the world's largest mines are found on them.",
What is altitude?,Altitude is the height of an object or a place above sea level.,
What is a confluence?,A confluence is the meeting point of two or more rivers.,
Name the highest mountain in south India.,Anamudi (Anai Peak) in Kerala is the highest mountain in south India.,
What is a montane forest?,"A montane forest is a type of forest that grows in mountainous regions, often with conifer trees like pines and deodars.",
Why are plains ideal for agriculture?,"Plains are ideal for agriculture because rivers deposit fertile sediments, making the soil rich for growing crops.",
What is a major challenge for agriculture in the Ganga plains today?,The depletion of groundwater due to extensive irrigation is a major challenge for agriculture in the Ganga plains.,
What is the ancient Tamil classification of landscapes called?,The ancient Tamil classification of five landscapes is known as the five 'tiņais'.,
How have humans adapted to farming on steep mountain slopes?,"Humans have adapted by practicing terrace farming, which involves cutting steps into the slopes to create flat areas for cultivation.",
What is a major economic activity on plateaus like the Chhota Nagpur Plateau?,"Mining is a major economic activity due to huge reserves of minerals like iron, coal, and manganese.",
"Besides farming, what is another important source of income for people in the mountains?",Tourism is often an important source of income due to the scenic beauty and opportunities for sports like skiing and mountaineering.,
What is history?,History is the study of the human past.,
What do archaeologists study?,"Archaeologists study the past by digging up remains left behind by people, plants, and animals, such as tools, pots, and bones.",
What are fossils?,"Fossils are impressions or preserved parts of plants, animals, or humans from millions of years ago, found within layers of soil or rock.",
What do the abbreviations BCE and CE stand for?,"BCE stands for 'Before Common Era', and CE stands for 'Common Era'.",
What is a timeline?,"A timeline is a tool that shows a sequence of dates and events covering a particular period, helping to understand the order in which they happened.",
What is a century?,A century is any period of 100 years.,
What is a millennium?,"A millennium is any period of 1,000 years.",
What are the main sources of history?,"The main sources of history are archaeological sources, literary sources, oral sources, and artistic sources.",
Who are modern humans called?,Modern humans are called Homo sapiens.,
What were the main activities of early humans for survival?,"Early humans were mainly hunters and gatherers, relying on hunting animals and collecting edible plants and fruits for their survival.",
What was the last Ice Age?,"The last Ice Age was a period when the Earth's climate was very cold and much of it was covered with ice, lasting from over 100,000 to around 12,000 years ago.",
What major change in human life happened after the last Ice Age?,"After the last Ice Age, humans started settling down, cultivating cereals and grains, and domesticating animals.",
What is a 'pañchānga'?,"A pañchānga is an Indian calendar or book of tables that lists the days of each month along with astronomical data, festival dates, and predictions.",
Who is a historian?,A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past.,
What is a 'source of history'?,"A source of history is a place, person, text, or object from which we gather information about a past event or period.",
What is an era?,An era is a distinct period of time in history.,
What is the Gregorian calendar?,"The Gregorian calendar is the calendar now used worldwide, with 12 months, 365 days, and a leap year every four years.",
What is metallurgy?,"Metallurgy includes the techniques of extracting, purifying, and combining metals, as well as the scientific study of them.",
What is a hamlet?,A hamlet is a small settlement or a small village.,
What kind of objects did early humans make to improve their lives?,"Early humans made objects like improved stone axes, blades, arrowheads, and tools, and simple ornaments like stone or shell beads.",
How do historians reconstruct the past?,"Historians reconstruct the past by gathering information from as many sources as they can find, consulting them, and deciding which sources are most trustworthy.",
What were early human communities like?,"Early humans lived in bands or groups, sought shelter in caves or temporary camps, and helped each other hunt and gather food.",
What new technologies appeared as human communities grew into villages?,New technologies like pottery (for making clay objects) and metallurgy (the use of metals like copper and iron) appeared.,
What do palaeontologists study?,"Palaeontologists study the remains of plants, animals, and humans from millions of years ago in the form of fossils.",
What do anthropologists study?,Anthropologists study human societies and cultures from the oldest times to the present.,
What is the very first phrase of the Indian Constitution?,"The first phrase is ""India, that is Bharat"".",
What was the ancient name for the northwest region of the Indian Subcontinent mentioned in the Rig Veda?,"The Rig Veda gives the northwest region the name 'Sapta Sindhava', meaning 'the land of the seven rivers'.",
What does the name 'Bhāratavarsha' mean?,Bhāratavarsha' means 'the country of the Bharatas'.,
From which ancient text does the name 'Bhāratavarsha' come?,The name 'Bhāratavarsha' is used in the Mahābhārata.,
What does 'Jambudvīpa' mean?,Jambudvīpa' means 'the island of the fruit of the jamun tree' and was used to refer to the Indian Subcontinent.,
Which Indian emperor used the name 'Jambudvīpa' in an inscription around 250 BCE?,Emperor Ashoka used the name 'Jambudvīpa' in one of his inscriptions.,
How does the Vishnu Purāņa describe Bhārata?,"It describes Bhārata as ""The country that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains"".",
From which word did the Persians derive the name 'Hind' or 'Hindu' for India?,"The Persians derived the name from 'Sindhu', the ancient name for the Indus River.",
How did the ancient Greeks name India?,"The ancient Greeks, influenced by the Persian name, called the region 'Indoi' or 'Indike'.",
What did the ancient Chinese call India?,"The ancient Chinese referred to India as 'Yintu' or 'Yindu', which was also derived from 'Sindhu'.",
When was the term 'Hindustan' first used?,"The term 'Hindustan' was first used in a Persian inscription about 1,800 years ago.",
Who was Xuanzang?,"Xuanzang was a Chinese scholar who travelled to India in the 7th century CE, collected Buddhist texts, and translated them into Chinese.",
What are the natural boundaries of the Indian Subcontinent?,"The natural boundaries include the Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains in the north and the oceans to the south, east, and west.",
What does 'Sapta Sindhava' mean?,Sapta Sindhava' means the land of the seven rivers.,
What is a constitution?,A constitution is a document that outlines the basic principles and laws of a nation.,
Did the ancient Persian term 'Hindu' refer to a religion?,"No, in ancient Persian, 'Hindu' was a purely geographical term derived from the river Sindhu and did not refer to the Hindu religion.",
What is the relationship between the names 'India' and 'Indus'?,"The name 'India' is derived from 'Indus', which in turn comes from the Greek and Persian adaptations of the original Sanskrit name 'Sindhu'.",
Which two seas are mentioned as boundaries in Sri Aurobindo's quote?,"The quote refers to the lands between the Himalayas and ""the two seas,"" implying the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.",
Did ancient Indians have a clear idea of the subcontinent's geography?,"Yes, texts like the Vishnu Purāņa and ancient Tamil poetry describe India's geography accurately, from the Himalayas in the north to the oceans in the south.",
In which language was the Indian Constitution first written?,The Indian Constitution was first written in English.,
What is the Indian Subcontinent?,It is a region of the world that has had many different names and shifting boundaries throughout history.,
What are some of the regions mentioned in the Mahābhārata?,"The Mahābhārata mentions many regions, including Kāshmīra (Kashmir), Vanga (Bengal), and Kerala.",
Why did the Greeks call India 'Indoi'?,They dropped the initial 'h' from the Persian name 'Hindu' because the 'h' sound did not exist in their language.,
Who were the inhabitants?,Inhabitants are people who live in a particular place.,
What is another Chinese name for India and what does it reflect?,"Another name was 'Tianzhu', which could also mean 'heavenly master', reflecting the Chinese respect for India as the land of the Buddha.",
What is a 'civilisation'?,"A civilisation is generally an advanced stage of human society with features like government, cities, trade, and writing.",
Name the earliest civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent.,"The earliest civilisation is known as the Harappan, Indus, or Indus-Sarasvatī Civilisation.",
Why are the inhabitants of the Indus Civilisation called 'Harappans'?,"They are called Harappans because the city of Harappa was the first site of this civilisation to be excavated, back in 1920-21.",
What does the term 'First Urbanisation of India' refer to?,It refers to the development of cities during the Indus-Sarasvatī civilisation.,
Name two of the first Harappan cities to be discovered.,Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were the first two cities of this civilisation to be discovered.,
Name two major Harappan cities located in modern-day India.,Dholavira (Gujarat) and Rakhigarhi (Haryana) are two major Harappan cities in India.,
What was the purpose of the 'Great Bath' at Mohenjo-daro?,"Its exact purpose is debated, but it was likely a tank used for the royal family or for religious rituals, as most houses had their own bathrooms.",
How did the Harappans manage water and cleanliness?,"They built efficient water management systems, including networks of drains that ran below the streets and reservoirs for water harvesting.",
What crops did the Harappans grow?,"The Harappans grew cereals like barley and wheat, some millets, rice, pulses, and were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton.",
"What were the small, carved objects used by Harappans for trade called?","They were called seals, which were generally made of steatite and depicted animal figures and a writing system.",
What is bronze made of?,"Bronze is made by adding tin to copper, which results in a harder metal.",
What was the huge basin at Lothal likely used for?,"The huge basin at Lothal was likely a dockyard, used to receive and send boats for transporting goods.",
What are two likely causes for the decline of the Harappan civilisation?,A major climatic change causing reduced rainfall and the drying up of the Sarasvatī River are two likely causes for its decline.,
What is a tributary?,A tributary is a river that flows into a larger river or lake.,
What were Harappan cities' streets like?,The larger cities had wide streets that were often oriented to the cardinal directions.,
What is a fortification?,"A fortification is a massive wall surrounding a settlement or city, generally for protective purposes.",
What were Harappan buildings generally made of?,Harappan buildings were generally made of bricks.,
What is a reservoir?,A reservoir is a large natural or artificial place where water is stored.,
What were Harappan seals typically made from?,"Harappan seals were generally made of steatite, a soft stone that was hardened by heating.",
What is the 'Dancing Girl'?,"The 'Dancing Girl' is a famous bronze figurine, 10.8 cm high, found at Mohenjo-daro.",
Were the Harappans a peaceful civilisation?,"As far as evidence shows, with no army or weapons of war found, it seems to have been a relatively peaceful civilisation.",
What was special about the construction quality in Harappan cities?,The quality of construction was the same for both small and big houses.,
What material was used to waterproof the Great Bath?,"Natural bitumen, a form of tar, was applied on top of the bricks for waterproofing.",
What kind of ornaments were Harappans known for exporting?,"They were known for exporting beads of carnelian, a reddish semi-precious stone.",
What famous story is depicted on a pot from Lothal?,A design on a pot seems to tell the story of the thirsty crow.,
"What does the Sanskrit word ""Veda"" mean?","The word ""Veda"" comes from the Sanskrit root 'vid', which means 'knowledge'.",
Name the four Vedas.,"The four Vedas are the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda.",
Which is the most ancient of the four Vedas?,The Rig Veda is the most ancient of the four Vedas.,
"What is the meaning of the Vedic saying ""ekam sat viprā bahudhā vadanti""?","It means, ""The Existent [supreme reality] is one, but sages give it many names"".",
Who composed the Vedic hymns?,The Vedic hymns were composed by 'rishis' (male seers) and 'rishikas' (female ones).,
What are the Upanishads?,The Upanishads are a group of texts that built upon Vedic concepts and introduced new ones like rebirth and karma.,
What is 'brahman' in the Vedanta school of thought?,"Brahman' is the one divine essence that everything—human life, nature, and the universe—is made of.",
What is 'atman'?,"Atman' is the Self, the divine essence that resides in every being and is ultimately one with brahman.",
Who was the founder of Buddhism?,"Siddhārtha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha, was the founder of Buddhism.",
What does the title 'Buddha' mean?,Buddha' means the 'enlightened' or 'awakened' one.,
What is the core principle of 'ahimsa'?,"Ahimsa' means 'non-hurting' or 'non-injuring', often translated as non-violence.",
Who was Mahāvīra?,"Mahāvīra was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism who, after achieving supreme wisdom, started preaching its principles.",
What does the Jain principle of 'anekāntavāda' mean?,Anekāntavāda' means that truth has many aspects and cannot be fully described by any single statement.,
What is the meaning of the Jain principle 'aparigraha'?,"Aparigraha' means 'non-possession' and advises detachment from material things, limiting oneself to what is necessary.",
"What are tribes, according to the text?","A tribe is a group of families or clans sharing a common descent, culture, and language, living as a close-knit community under a chief.",
"According to tradition, which deity at Puri was originally a tribal deity?","According to tradition, Jagannath, worshipped at Puri, was originally a tribal deity.",
What is a rishi?,A rishi is a male seer or sage who composed the Vedic hymns.,
"What is Yoga, as a school of thought?",Yoga is a school of thought that grew out of the Vedas and developed methods to achieve the realisation of brahman in one's consciousness.,
What does 'karma' mean in the Upanishads?,Karma refers to our actions or their results.,
What are the Jataka tales?,The Jataka tales are stories of the Buddha's former births that express Buddhist values in simple terms.,
"What does the word 'jina' mean, from which 'Jainism' is derived?","Jina' means 'conqueror', referring to the conquest of ignorance and attachments to reach enlightenment.",
What is a 'jana' in early Vedic society?,"A 'jana' was a clan or a larger group of people, like the Bharatas or the Purus.",
What is the Sangha in Buddhism?,The Sangha is the community of monks (bhikshus) and nuns (bhikshunīs) founded by the Buddha to practice and spread his teachings.,
Do tribal belief systems have a concept of a supreme being?,"Yes, many tribal groups, despite worshipping multiple deities, have a concept of a higher divinity or supreme being.",
What is the Bhūmi Sūkta?,The Bhūmi Sūkta is a 'Hymn to the Earth' from the Atharva Veda.,
What is the central theme of India's cultural identity discussed in the chapter?,"The central theme is 'Unity in Diversity', or 'Many in the One'.",
What did the Anthropological Survey of India's 'People of India project' find about languages in India?,The project counted 325 languages using 25 different scripts across the country.,
Name some staple food grains that are common to almost every part of India.,"Cereals like rice, barley, and wheat; millets like bajra and jowar; and various pulses (dals) are common staple grains.",
What is a sari?,"The sari is a common traditional Indian dress, which is a plain, unstitched length of cloth worn in most parts of India.",
Name some famous types of silk saris mentioned in the text.,"Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Paithani, Patan Patola, Muga, and Mysore are some famous silk saris.",
What is 'chintz'?,Chintz was a beautiful type of printed cotton from India that became so popular in 17th-century Europe that its import was eventually banned by England and France to protect their own products.,
"What festival, celebrated around January 14, marks the harvest season and has different names across India?","Makara Sankranti is the festival, known as Pongal in the south, Maghi/Lohri in the north, and Magh Bihu in the east.",
What is the Panchatantra?,"The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of delightful stories, with animals as main characters, that teaches important life skills.",
How widespread did the stories of the Panchatantra become?,"The stories were adapted in almost every Indian language and travelled to Southeast Asia, the Arab world, and Europe, resulting in about 200 adaptations in over 50 languages.",
What are India's two great epics?,India's two great epics are the Ramayana and the Mahābhārata.,
What is the central story of the Mahābhārata?,"The Mahābhārata narrates the story of the Pandavas fighting their cousins, the Kauravas, with Krishna's help, to recover their kingdom and re-establish dharma.",
What is the central story of the Ramayana?,"The Ramayana narrates the story of Rāma, who, with the help of his brother Lakshmaņa and Hanuman, defeats the demon Rāvaņa to rescue his wife Sītā.",
Do tribal communities in India have their own versions of the epics?,"Yes, many tribal communities, such as the Bhils, Gonds, and Mundas, have their own oral versions of the Rāmāyaņa and the Mahābhārata.",
"According to K.S. Singh, how common are folklore connections to the Mahābhārata across India?","He observed, ""There is hardly a place in the country which the epic heroes such as the Pandavas, did not visit according to folklores"".",
How is the sari an example of unity in diversity?,"The sari represents unity as it is a single, unstitched dress worn across India, but it shows diversity through its hundreds of varieties in fabric, weaving methods, designs, colours, and draping styles.",
What is Uttarayan?,Uttarayan is the name for the Makara Sankranti festival celebrated in Gujarat.,
What is Pongal?,Pongal is the name for the Makara Sankranti festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu.,
What is Magh Bihu?,Magh Bihu is the name for the Makara Sankranti festival celebrated in Assam.,
What is an epic?,An epic is a long poem that generally narrates the adventures of heroes and other great figures of the past.,
What is a 'relief' in sculpture?,"A relief is a design that stands out from the surface of a panel, which may be made of stone, wood, or other materials.",
How does Indian food demonstrate 'unity in diversity'?,The same basic ingredients like staple grains and common spices (unity) are used in thousands of different combinations and preparations across regions (diversity).,
What did Jawaharlal Nehru observe about the Indian epics among the masses?,"He observed that the Ramayana and Mahabharata were widely known, and their stories and morals were engraved on the popular mind, even among illiterate villagers who knew verses by heart.",
What are some of the other uses of a sari besides a dress?,"Women creatively use the sari as a cradle for a baby, a tool for fishing, a covering for shade, or a support for carrying pots.",
"Who wrote the quote, ""Oh, grant me my prayer, that I may never lose the bliss of the touch of the one in the play of the many""?",Rabindranath Tagore wrote this quote.,
How does Indian culture view diversity?,"Indian culture celebrates diversity as an enrichment that does not divide, but is nourished by an underlying unity.",
What is the fundamental and most ancient unit of any society?,The family is the fundamental and most ancient unit of any society.,
What is a joint family?,"A joint family has several generations living together, including grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.",
What is a nuclear family?,"A nuclear family is limited to a couple and their children, or sometimes just one parent and their children.",
What does 'cooperation' mean in the context of a family?,"In a family, 'cooperation' means 'working together', where members share roles and responsibilities.",
What important values do children learn in a family according to Indian culture?,"Children learn important values such as ahimsa (non-violence), dāna (giving), sevā (service), and tyāga (sacrifice).",
What is a 'community'?,"A community is a group of connected people or families who come together for various reasons, like celebrating festivals or supporting each other.",
What is the 'halma' tradition of the Bhil community?,"Halma' is a tradition of coming together to support any individual or family in times of crisis, which the Bhils used to tackle a water crisis by planting trees and conserving water.",
What is a Residents' Welfare Association (RWA)?,An RWA is an example of an urban community that makes its own rules for residents regarding issues like waste management and cleanliness.,
Are communities interdependent?,"Yes, in complex societies, communities are interdependent, relying on each other for supplies, services, and support.",
Why do most Indian languages not have a word for 'cousin'?,"Because cousins are traditionally considered only 'brothers' and 'sisters', which emphasizes the deep bonds among all children in a family.",
"In Indian culture, what is considered the 'flower and fruit' of family life?","Love and dharma (duty) are considered the flower and fruit of family life, according to Tiruvalluvar.",
What does the story of Shalini's family during Onam teach?,"It teaches the value of family support and sharing, where individuals may give up their own needs to take care of the family's collective needs.",
How did Kamal Parmar contribute to his community in Ahmedabad?,"He started giving free tuition and dinner to underprivileged children every evening after his work, creating an informal school for them.",
What role can grandparents play in a family?,"Grandparents can play vital roles like telling stories, helping with homework, and being actively involved in social work for the community.",
How have communities traditionally managed shared natural resources?,"Communities often agreed upon unwritten rules for the use of shared resources like water, grazing lands, and forest produce to ensure secure access for all.",
Is 'community' a fixed or flexible concept?,"Community' is a flexible concept that can refer to people in a neighborhood, a religious group, a professional group, or a school club.",
What is dharma?,"Following our dharma means doing our duty, which has been an important principle of Indian culture.",
What is sevā?,Sevā is the value of selfless service.,
What is tyāga?,"Tyāga is the value of sacrifice, where individuals give up their own needs for the family's needs.",
What did the Bhil community achieve through their halma tradition?,"They planted thousands of trees, dug trenches to conserve rainwater, and created water harvesting structures to solve an acute water crisis.",
What kind of family does Tenzing live in?,Tenzing lives in a joint family with his parents and grandparents.,
How did Tenzing's father help at home?,"After his wife became busy, Tenzing's father helped with cleaning the house, gardening, and preparing food.",
What is a common example of community support in villages?,"In some villages, people come together to support each other with agricultural practices like sowing and harvesting.",
How did volunteers help Kamal Parmar's street school?,A few teachers from a local school and some older students joined as volunteers to teach the children.,
What is a 'jāti'?,"A 'jāti', or a subdivision of it, is also often called a community.",
What is governance?,"Governance is the process of taking decisions, organizing a society's life with rules, and ensuring they are followed.",
What is a government?,A government is the group of individuals or the system that makes the rules and ensures they are followed.,
Why are rules necessary in a society?,Rules are necessary to maintain order and harmony when a large number of people live together.,
What are the three main organs of a government?,"The three organs are the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary.",
What is the function of the legislature?,"The legislature is the organ that makes new laws, and sometimes updates or removes existing ones.",
What does the executive branch of government do?,The executive is the organ that implements or 'executes' the laws.,
What is the role of the judiciary?,The judiciary is the system of courts that decides if someone has broken the law and can also examine laws passed by the legislature.,
What is meant by 'separation of powers'?,"Separation of powers' means that the three organs of government (legislature, executive, judiciary) must be kept separate to provide a system of checks and balances.",
At how many levels does the government in India function?,"The government in India functions at three levels or tiers: local, state, and national (Central).",
What does the word 'democracy' literally mean?,"Democracy' comes from two Greek words, 'dēmos' (people) and 'kratos' (rule), literally meaning the 'rule of the people'.",
What is a representative democracy?,"It is a system where people vote for representatives through elections, and these elected members make decisions on their behalf in assemblies.",
What are the elected members at the state level in India called?,They are generally called 'Members of Legislative Assembly' or MLAs.,
What are the elected members at the national level in India called?,They are generally called 'Members of Parliament' or MPs.,
What is grassroots democracy?,Grassroots democracy is a system that enables and encourages the participation of ordinary citizens in decisions that affect them.,
What is the minimum voting age for Indian citizens?,All Indian citizens above the age of 18 have the right to vote.,
Who is the nominal head of the executive at the Central level?,The President of India is the nominal head of the executive at the Central level.,
Who is the executive head at the Central level?,The Prime Minister is the executive head at the Central level.,
Who is the nominal head of the executive at the State level?,The Governor is the nominal head of the executive at the State level.,
Who is the executive head at the State level?,The Chief Minister is the executive head at the State level.,
What is the motto of the Government of India?,"The motto is ""Satyameva Jayate,"" which means ""Truth alone triumphs"".",
What is the motto of the Supreme Court of India?,"The motto is ""Yato Dharmastato Jayah,"" which means, ""Where there is dharma, there is victory"".",
What is cybercrime?,"Cybercrime refers to criminal activities, like stealing money, that are committed using digital technologies.",
What is India's status as a democracy?,India is the world's largest democracy.,
Who was Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?,"Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a renowned scientist, the 11th President of India, and was nicknamed the 'Missile Man of India'.",
What is direct democracy?,"Direct democracy is a system where every citizen's opinion is taken to finalize a decision, such as voting in a classroom for a picnic spot.",
What is the system of local government in India's villages called?,"The system is called 'Panchayat,' which refers to a village council.",
Why is the Panchayati Raj system considered a form of self-government?,"It brings governance closer to the people, allowing them to actively participate in decision-making.",
What are the three levels of the Panchayati Raj system?,"The three levels are the village, block, and district.",
What is the Gram Sabha?,The Gram Sabha is a group of all adult voters from a village or a group of villages.,
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?,The members are elected directly by the Gram Sabha.,
What is the head of the Gram Panchayat called?,The head is called the 'Sarpanch' or 'Pradhan'.,
Who assists the Gram Panchayat with administrative functions?,The Panchayat Secretary assists by calling meetings and maintaining records.,
What is the role of a 'Patwari'?,A 'Patwari' is an officer who maintains the land records of the villagers.,
What is the purpose of the Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative?,It creates opportunities for children to express their ideas on matters concerning their wellbeing.,
What are Bal Sabhas and Bal Panchayats?,They are forums that encourage the participation of children in governance on a regular basis.,
How did Bal Panchayats in Maharashtra contribute to child welfare?,"They worked to eliminate child labor and child marriage, and brought many children back to school.",
What is the role of the Panchayat Samiti at the block level?,It serves as the link between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad at the district level.,
How are members of the Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad chosen?,The members are elected by the local people.,
What is one key function of the Panchayat Samiti?,They coordinate matters across Gram Panchayats and present development plans at the district or state level.,
What is the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?,It is a government scheme that promotes the construction of all-weather roads in rural areas.,
What provision is made for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?,There is a provision for reserving one-third of the seats for women.,
What is the Arthashastra?,"It is an ancient text on governance written by Kautilya (Chanakya) about 2,300 years ago.",
"How many villages are there in India, approximately?","India has about 600,000 villages.",
How are the responsibilities of Panchayati Raj institutions determined?,"The responsibilities cover various aspects of life, from agriculture and housing to education and healthcare.",
Who was Dnyaneshwar Kamble?,Dnyaneshwar Kamble was a transgender person elected Sarpanch of Tarangfal village in Maharashtra.,
Who was Vandana Bahadur Maida?,She was a member of the Bhil community who became the first female Sarpanch of her village in Madhya Pradesh.,
Who was Popatrao Baguji Pawar?,He was the Sarpanch of Hiware Bazar who transformed the village through rainwater harvesting and tree planting.,
"How was the ""Children's Parliament"" in Rajasthan formed?","It was an offshoot of the 'Barefoot College' initiative, empowering children through education and democratic participation.",
Who can participate in the Gram Sabha meetings?,All men and women from the village who are enrolled as voters can participate.,
What is the main objective of the Panchayati Raj system?,Its objective is to enable villagers to actively participate in the management and development of their local area.,
What are local government structures in urban areas called?,They are called 'urban local bodies'.,
What is participatory democracy?,It's a concept where good governance aims to empower citizens to actively participate in their country's functioning at all levels.,
What does it mean for urban local bodies to be 'decentralized'?,"It means that instead of operating under a central authority, local communities have a direct say in how their areas are managed.",
How are cities and towns divided for local governance?,They are divided into smaller units called 'wards'.,
What is the role of a ward committee?,"Ward committees facilitate activities like health camps, organize campaigns, and report problems like water leaks or damaged roads to the authorities.",
What are some responsibilities of urban local bodies?,"They are responsible for infrastructure, garbage collection, collecting local taxes, and planning for economic and social development.",
Which is the oldest municipal institution in India?,"The Madras Corporation (now Greater Chennai Corporation), established in 1688, is the oldest in India.",
What type of urban local body governs cities with a population above 10 lakhs?,A Municipal Corporation (or 'Mahanagar Nigam') governs these large cities.,
What is the urban local body for cities with a population between 1 and 10 lakhs?,A Municipal Council (or 'Nagar Palika') is the governing body.,
What urban local body governs towns with smaller populations?,A Nagar Panchayat is responsible for smaller towns.,
How do urban local bodies fund their activities?,"They fund their activities through sources like property tax, water charges, trade licenses, and other paid services.",
Why is Indore famous in the context of urban governance?,Indore has been awarded the cleanest city in India for seven consecutive years under the Swachh Survekshan scheme.,
What does CRM stand for in the context of municipal services?,CRM stands for Citizen Relationship Management.,
How can citizens contribute to the efficient functioning of urban local bodies?,Citizens can contribute by following rules for waste segregation and promptly reporting issues like water leakages.,
What is a key difference between a city and a village as described in the chapter?,"A city is described as busy, crowded, and often anonymous, while a village has a strong sense of community where everyone knows each other.",
How do urban and rural local governments (Panchayats) compare?,"They are similar in that they have elected representatives, but a village Panchayat allows for more direct participation as the community is smaller.",
What was the original name of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai?,Its original name was the 'Bombay Municipal Corporation'.,
What is the base of the pyramid in the Indian system of governance?,"The local level, which is closest to the people, forms the base of the pyramid.",
What did the Parliamentary Act of 1792 grant the Madras Corporation?,It gave the corporation the power to levy municipal taxes in the city.,
Are the functions of ward committees the same in all states?,"No, the precise functioning of wards differs from state to state.",
What are some services on request provided by the Indore Municipal Corporation?,"Services include water tankers, septic tankers, funeral vans, and ambulances.",
What is the top of the pyramid of governance in India?,The national level is at the top of the pyramid.,
How are urban local bodies similar to the Panchayati Raj system?,Both systems have elected representatives who are responsible for local governance.,
What makes urban governance more complex than rural governance?,"Cities are generally more complex and diverse, which requires a more complex governance system.",
What are the two main categories of activities discussed in the chapter?,Activities are divided into economic activities and non-economic activities.,
What is an economic activity?,An economic activity is one that involves money or is performed in exchange for money or something of monetary value.,
What is a non-economic activity?,"A non-economic activity is done out of feelings like love, care, and respect, and does not generate income.",
Give an example of an economic activity.,"A farmer selling produce, a lawyer earning a fee, or a factory worker are examples of economic activities.",
Give an example of a non-economic activity.,Parents cooking for their family or a person volunteering their time are examples of non-economic activities.,
What is a 'salary'?,"A salary is a fixed, regular payment, usually paid monthly, from an employer to an employee.",
What is a 'wage'?,"A wage is a payment made by an employer to a worker for a specific period of time, such as daily.",
What does 'payment in kind' mean?,"It is a non-cash payment received for work performed, such as receiving goods (like mangoes) instead of money.",
What is 'value addition'?,"Value addition is the process of adding monetary value at each stage of transforming something into another form, like turning wood into furniture.",
What is the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan based on?,It is based on the collective efforts of all Indian citizens to keep their surroundings clean.,
What is Van Mahotsav?,"It is the 'festival of forests' in India, promoting awareness about the value of trees and conservation through community tree plantation drives.",
Can a person engage in both economic and non-economic activities?,"Yes, a person can have a paid job (economic) and also volunteer their time for free (non-economic).",
What is a 'market'?,"A market is a place where people engage in the exchange of goods and services, usually for money.",
What is a 'fee'?,"A fee is a payment made to a professional, like a doctor or lawyer, in exchange for their advice or services.",
Is a carpenter making a chair an economic activity?,"Yes, because the carpenter adds value to the wood and sells the chair for money.",
Is a parent cooking for their family an economic activity?,"No, it is a non-economic activity done out of love and care.",
Why are non-economic activities important?,"They are important because they contribute to social welfare, personal wellbeing, and enhance the overall quality of life.",
What was Kabir's grandfather's non-economic activity?,He provided free Geography classes to neighborhood kids after retiring.,
How are economic activities classified?,"They are classified into three main sectors: primary, secondary, and tertiary.",
What are primary sector activities?,"These are activities where people are directly dependent on nature to produce goods, such as farming, mining, and fishing.",
What are secondary sector activities?,"These activities involve transforming raw materials from the primary sector into finished goods, such as manufacturing and construction.",
What are tertiary sector activities?,"These activities provide support services to the primary and secondary sectors, such as transportation, banking, and healthcare.",
What is another name for the tertiary sector?,It is also called the service sector.,
Give an example of a primary sector activity.,"Farming, forestry, mining, and fishing are all examples of primary sector activities.",
Give an example of a secondary sector activity.,"Manufacturing automobiles, processing grains into flour, and making furniture from wood are secondary sector activities.",
Give an example of a tertiary sector activity.,"Transportation, teaching, software development, and services at restaurants are tertiary sector activities.",
Are the three economic sectors interdependent?,"Yes, the three sectors are interconnected and support each other in transforming raw materials into finished products for consumers.",
What is a cooperative?,"A cooperative is a group of people who voluntarily work together to meet their economic and social needs, and who collectively own and make decisions for the group.",
What does AMUL stand for?,AMUL stands for Anand Milk Union Limited.,
Who advised the farmers in Anand to form a cooperative?,Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel advised them to form a cooperative.,
What is pasteurization?,It is a process that preserves milk by heating it to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria.,
How does the story of AMUL show the interdependence of sectors?,"Milk production (primary) is processed into butter/cheese (secondary), which is then transported and sold in retail stores (tertiary).",
What is a 'factory'?,A factory is a building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled.,
What does 'retail' mean?,Retail is the sale of goods in small quantities directly to the end consumer.,
What does 'export' mean?,Exporting is when goods and services produced in one country are sold to buyers in another country.,
Who were the key leaders in setting up AMUL?,AMUL was set up under the leadership of Tribhuvandas Patel and Dr. Varghese Kurien.,
Who are middlemen?,"Middlemen are people who buy goods from producers at low prices and sell them to consumers, charging a fee for this service.",
"How is paper made, connecting all three sectors?","Trees are cut (primary), wood pulp is turned into paper rolls (secondary), and the paper is printed, stored, and sold as books (tertiary).",
Why is recycling paper important?,Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and uses 70% less energy and water than making new paper.,
1. What are the five major geographical regions of India mentioned in the text?,"The great mountain zone, the plains of the Ganga and the Indus, the desert region, the southern peninsula, and the islands.",
2. What does the Sanskrit word 'Himalaya' mean?,"It is a combination of 'hima' (snow) and 'ālaya' (abode), meaning 'abode of snow'.",
3. How were the Himalayan mountains formed?,"The Indian landmass, once part of Gondwana, moved north and collided with the Eurasian landmass, causing the land between them to crumple and rise up.",
4. Why are the Himalayas sometimes called the 'Water Tower of Asia'?,"In summer, the snow on the mountains melts and feeds major rivers like the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra, providing water to hundreds of millions of people.",
5. Are the Himalayas still growing?,"Yes, India is still pushing into Asia at about five centimetres per year, causing the Himalayas to grow taller by about five millimetres each year.",
6. Name the three main parallel ranges of the Himalayas.,"The Himadri (Greater Himalayas), the Himachal (Lower Himalayas), and the Shivalik Hills (Outer Himalayas).",
7. Which Himalayan range is home to peaks like Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga?,The Himadri or the Greater Himalayas.,
8. Where are popular hill stations like Shimla and Darjeeling located?,In the Himachal or the Lower Himalayas.,
9. What is the traditional house construction method in the western Himalayas called?,"The 'kath-kuni' or 'dhajji-dewari' style, which uses a combination of local stone and wood.",
10. What is unique about Ladakh's climate?,Ladakh is a cold desert where winter temperatures can drop below -30°C and there is very little rainfall.,
11. Why is the terrain in Ladakh often called 'moonland'?,"The terrain, with its rugged, rocky features and deep valleys, resembles that of the moon.",
12. Which three major river systems nourish the Gangetic Plains?,"The Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra river systems and their tributaries.",
13. Why are the Gangetic plains so fertile?,"The rivers originating from the Himalayas enrich the soil with minerals, making it ideal for agriculture.",
14. What does the name of the river Brahmaputra mean?,It means 'the son of Brahma'.,
15. In which Indian states does the Thar Desert primarily lie?,"It spans the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana.",
16. How are sand dunes formed in the Thar Desert?,"They are formed when the wind shifts and shapes the sand into hill-like formations, which can be as high as 150 metres.",
17. What are 'taankas' or 'kunds' found in Rajasthan?,"They are ingenious water conservation systems that collect and store rainwater, often for drinking.",
18. What is the geological significance of the Aravalli Hills?,"The Aravallis are among the oldest mountains in the world, estimated to be around 2.5 billion years old.",
19. What important role do the Aravalli Hills play in relation to the Thar Desert?,"They act as a natural barrier, preventing the Thar Desert from expanding further eastward.",
20. What is a plateau?,"A plateau is a landform that rises from the surrounding land and has a relatively flat surface, often with steep sides.",
21. Why is the southern plateau of India called a 'peninsular plateau'?,"It is a peninsula, meaning it is surrounded by water on three sides: the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.",
22. Which two mountain ranges border the Peninsular Plateau?,The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.,
23. What is another name for the northern part of the Western Ghats?,The Sahyadri Hills.,
24. Name two west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.,The Narmada and Tapti rivers.,
25. Name three east-flowing rivers that originate in the Peninsular Plateau.,"The Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri rivers.",
26. What is the approximate length of India's coastline?,"The Indian coastline is over 7,500 km long.",
27. What is a delta?,A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river as it flows into a larger body of water.,
28. Name India's two major island groups and where they are located.,The Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.,
29. What is unique about the formation of the Lakshadweep islands?,They are an archipelago made up of 36 islands formed from coral.,
30. What is an archipelago?,An archipelago is a group or chain of islands.,
31. Where is India's only active volcano located?,On Barren Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.,
32. What are the Sundarbans and where are they located?,"The Sundarbans is a large mangrove forest in the delta of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, located in West Bengal and Bangladesh.",
33. The Sundarbans are a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to which famous animal?,The Royal Bengal Tiger.,
"34. The hills of Northeast India, like the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills, are known for what climatic feature?",They are known for having one of the highest rainfalls in the world.,
35. What are the living root bridges?,"They are bridges created by weaving the roots of living trees over many years, a practice famous in Meghalaya.",
36. Which village in Meghalaya is renowned as the 'cleanest village in Asia'?,Mawlynnong Village in the East Khasi Hills.,
37. What is hydroelectricity?,It is electricity generated by converting the power of waterfalls or flowing water using special turbines.,
38. What is the Indian Subcontinent?,"It is a region of Asia that includes India and its neighbours: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.",
"39. What is the source of the Bhagirathi River, a major tributary of the Ganga?","It originates from Gaumukh, which is the edge of the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.",
40. Which national park in Himachal Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?,The Great Himalayan National Park.,
"41. What is the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, also known as?",It is known as the 'Golden City'.,
42. What is the Earth's atmosphere?,"It is the layer of gases, which we call 'air', that surrounds the planet.",
43. In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?,"The troposphere, the layer closest to the Earth's surface.",
44. What are the five key elements of weather?,"Temperature, Precipitation, Atmospheric Pressure, Wind, and Humidity.",
45. What is precipitation?,"Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.",
46. What is the study of weather and its evolution called?,Meteorology.,
47. What is a thermometer used for?,It is used for measuring temperature.,
48. What are the two common temperature scales mentioned in the text?,The Celsius scale (°C) and the Fahrenheit scale (°F).,
50. How is the mean daily temperature calculated?,It is calculated by adding the maximum and minimum temperatures of the day and dividing by two.,
51. What instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?,A rain gauge.,
52. What is atmospheric pressure?,It is the pressure exerted by the weight of the air on the Earth's surface.,
53. Where is atmospheric pressure generally higher: at sea level or on a mountain?,Atmospheric pressure is higher near the sea coast and decreases with altitude.,
54. What is a 'low-pressure system' or 'depression'?,"It is a situation where the atmospheric pressure in an area drops dramatically, which can sometimes lead to storms or cyclones.",
55. What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?,A barometer.,
56. What is the standard unit used to measure atmospheric pressure?,The millibar (mb).,
57. What is wind?,Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.,
58. What two factors are important when describing the wind?,Its speed and direction.,
59. What is an anemometer used to measure?,It measures wind speed and direction.,
60. How does a simple anemometer work?,It has cups that rotate when the wind blows; the speed of rotation is used to calculate the wind speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).,
61. What is humidity?,Humidity is the amount of water vapour present in the air.,
62. What does 'relative humidity' measure?,"It measures the amount of water vapour in the air as a percentage of the maximum amount the air could hold at that temperature. 0% is completely dry air, while 100% is air saturated with water vapour.",
"63. If humidity is high, do clothes dry faster or slower?","Slower, because if the amount of water in the air is already high, water evaporates slowly.",
64. What instrument is used to measure humidity?,A hygrometer.,
65. What is an Automated Weather Station (AWS)?,"A self-operating system that uses sensors to automatically measure and record various weather data like temperature, humidity, and wind speed.",
66. Why are weather predictions particularly important in the context of climate change?,"Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and cyclones more frequent, and accurate predictions help us prepare for them.",
67. How can traditional knowledge be used to predict weather?,"Observing natural signs like birds flying low, ants moving their eggs, or the opening and closing of pine cones can provide clues about coming weather changes.",
68. What is the normal atmospheric pressure at sea level?,Around 1013 millibars (mb).,
69. A pressure reading below 1000 mb typically indicates what kind of weather system?,It indicates a depression or low-pressure system.,
70. How does water evaporation cause a cooling effect?,"The process of evaporation requires energy, which it takes from its surroundings, thus causing a cooling effect.",
71. What is a weather station?,A weather station brings together all the necessary instruments to measure and track the different elements of weather at a particular location.,
72. Why do people sometimes feel breathless at high altitudes?,"The air pressure is lower, so there is less oxygen available for the lungs to take in, forcing the body to work harder.",
73. Why is it important for pilots and sailors to have wind data?,"The wind has a great influence on flying and sailing, affecting direction, speed, and safety.",
74. What is sleet?,Sleet is a form of precipitation consisting of frozen or partly frozen rain.,
75. What is hail?,"Hail consists of small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky like rain.",
76. What is water vapour?,Water vapour is the gaseous form of water.,
77. How is dry weather typically rated in terms of relative humidity?,Dry weather usually has a relative humidity between 20% and 40%.,
78. What is a weather 'forecast'?,It is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.,
79. Who are meteorologists?,Scientists who study meteorology and try to predict how the weather will behave.,
80. Why do museums need to monitor humidity?,They need to maintain a dry environment to preserve their exhibits from damage caused by moisture.,
81. What is the key difference between weather and climate?,"Weather' is the atmospheric condition experienced daily, while 'climate' is the long-term pattern of weather in a region over several decades.",
"82. Traditionally, how many seasons or 'ritus' is the year divided into in many parts of India?","Six ritus: vasanta (spring), grīshma (summer), varshā (rainy), sharad (autumn), hemanta (pre-winter), and shishir (winter).",
83. What type of climate is found in the Himalayan mountains?,"An alpine climate, characterized by cold, snowy winters and cool summers.",
84. What climate type is characteristic of the Thar Desert?,"An arid climate, featuring extremely hot days, cool nights, and very little rainfall.",
85. The central Deccan Plateau has what type of climate?,"A semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, and moderate rainfall.",
86. How does latitude affect a region's temperature?,"Places near the Equator (low latitudes) are warmer because the sun's rays are more direct, while places near the poles (high latitudes) are colder as the sun's rays are more dispersed.",
87. How does altitude affect temperature?,Temperature decreases as altitude increases because the air becomes less dense and is farther away from the sun-heated surface of the Earth.,
88. Why do coastal areas have more moderate temperatures than inland areas?,"The sea acts as a temperature moderator; it heats up and cools down more slowly than land, leading to cooler summers and milder winters along the coast.",
89. How do the Himalayas influence India's climate?,"They act as a protective barrier, shielding the subcontinent from the cold desert winds of Central Asia.",
90. What is a 'microclimate'?,"A localized climate in a small area, like a forest or an urban heat island, that differs from the climate of the surrounding region.",
91. What is an 'urban heat island'?,A city that is much warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to heat being trapped by buildings and concrete structures with very little vegetation.,
"92. What does the Arabic word 'mausim', the origin of 'monsoon', mean?","It means 'season', referring to seasonal winds.",
93. What causes the summer (southwest) monsoon winds to blow from the ocean to the land?,"In summer, the Asian landmass heats up faster than the ocean, creating a low-pressure area over the land that draws in moist, high-pressure air from the ocean.",
94. What causes the winter (northeast) monsoon winds?,"In winter, the land cools faster than the ocean, creating a high-pressure system over the land that causes dry winds to blow from the land towards the ocean.",
95. Which region in India receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world?,"Mawsynram, located in Meghalaya.",
96. What is a 'monsoon failure'?,"It refers to poor or insufficient rainfall during the monsoon season, which negatively affects agriculture and water availability.",
97. What is a cyclone?,"An intense low-pressure system with high wind speeds that forms over the sea, bringing moisture and rotating clouds.",
"98. What is the calm, cloudless center of a cyclone called?",The 'eye of the cyclone'.,
99. What is a glacial burst?,"When a glacial lake, which is a body of water held by a barrier of rocks and ice, breaks through its barrier, often due to rapid glacier melt or heavy rain.",
100. What is a landslide?,"The sudden collapse and downward movement of rock, soil, or debris on a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.",
"101. Besides natural causes, what human activities can increase the chance of landslides?","Deforestation, improper infrastructure building, and construction that blocks the natural flow of water.",
102. What is climate change?,"Significant, long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns, including shifts in temperature and weather events.",
103. What is the primary driver of modern climate change since the 19th century?,"Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and harmful industrial practices.",
104. What are fossil fuels?,"Energy sources like coal, petroleum oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.",
105. How does burning fossil fuels cause global warming?,"It releases large amounts of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, which trap extra heat from the sun and warm the planet.",
106. What is the 'greenhouse effect'?,"The natural process where certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, which keeps the Earth warm enough to support life.",
107. What is 'climate mitigation'?,"The adoption of steps to slow down global warming and reduce the causes of climate change, such as cutting emissions and planting trees.",
108. What is the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?,"A specially trained force in India that responds to both natural and human-made disasters like cyclones, floods, and landslides.",
109. What is topography?,"The physical surface features of an area, including mountains, valleys, slopes, and coasts.",
110. How does the Western Ghats' topography affect rainfall?,"Its western slopes receive very heavy rainfall during the monsoon, while the Deccan plateau to its east receives much less, creating a rain shadow effect.",
111. What are clouds made of?,"They are masses of tiny water droplets, ice crystals, or a mixture of both, suspended in the atmosphere.",
112. Why do cities often experience flooding during heavy rainfall?,"Overburdened drainage systems, poorly planned construction blocking waterways, and non-absorbent surfaces like concrete contribute to urban flooding.",
113. What is meant by 'resilience' in the context of climate change?,The capacity of communities to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties and disasters caused by climate change.,
114. What does the term 'subtropical' climate refer to?,"A climate with very hot summers and cold winters, typically found in the northern plains of India.",
115. What is a 'tropical wet climate'?,"A climate with heavy rainfall during monsoon months, favorable for growing rice and spices, found on India's western coastal strip.",
116. What was India's 'First Urbanisation'?,The Indus Valley or Harappan Civilisation.,
117. The 'Second Urbanisation' of India began in which region?,It began in the Ganga plains and parts of the Indus basin.,
118. What is a 'janapada'?,"A Sanskrit word meaning 'where the people (jana) have set foot (pada)', referring to a territory settled by a clan, led by a ruler.",
119. What were 'mahajanapadas'?,"Larger states or territories that were formed when some of the early janapadas merged, around the 8th or 7th centuries BCE.",
120. How many major mahajanapadas are commonly listed in ancient texts?,Sixteen.,
121. Name the four most powerful mahajanapadas.,"Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa, and Avanti.",
122. What was the 'sabha' or 'samiti' in a janapada?,"An assembly or council, likely comprising clan elders, where important matters were discussed.",
123. What were the 'ganas' or 'sanghas'?,Mahajanapadas that were not monarchies but had a more democratic system where an assembly selected the ruler and made major decisions.,
124. Name two mahajanapadas that functioned as 'ganas' or early republics.,Vajji (or Vrijji) and Malla.,
125. What major technological shift was crucial to the Second Urbanisation?,The development and widespread use of iron metallurgy for tools and weapons.,
126. What were the first coins used in India called and what were they made of?,They were called 'punch-marked coins' and were made of silver.,
127. What is a 'jāti' in the context of ancient Indian society?,"A community or group of people with a specific professional occupation, where skills were passed down through generations.",
128. What are the four 'varnas' that emerged from Vedic texts?,"Brahmins (knowledge and rituals), Kshatriyas (defense and warfare), Vaishyas (trade and agriculture), and Shudras (artisans and workers).",
"129. What does the Portuguese word 'casta', from which the English word 'caste' comes, refer to?",It was the word Portuguese travelers used to describe the complex varna-jati system they observed in India.,
130. Was the varna-jati system always rigid?,"No, historical evidence suggests the system was more flexible in earlier periods, with individuals and communities able to change their occupations.",
131. Name the two important ancient trade routes that connected different parts of India.,The Uttarapatha (connecting the northwest to the east) and the Dakshinapatha (connecting the Gangetic plains to the south).,
132. Name the three ancient kingdoms that emerged in the southern regions around 400 BCE.,"The Cholas, the Cheras, and the Pandyas.",
133. What is a 'moat'?,"A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water, surrounding a fort or a fortified city for defense.",
134. Most capitals of the mahajanapadas were fortified. What does this suggest?,"It suggests a need for defense and control, and likely indicates that there was warfare between neighboring states.",
135. What were some of the key components that disappeared for a millennium after the Harappan urban order collapsed?,"Elaborate structures, a writing system, a sanitation system, specialized occupations, and a state structure.",
136. What two main sources provide information about the Second Urbanisation?,"Archaeological excavations of ancient urban centers and ancient literature (late Vedic, Buddhist, and Jain texts).",
137. How did a 'raja' (ruler) in a monarchy typically maintain their kingdom?,"They collected taxes, maintained law and order, built fortifications, and maintained an army for defense or warfare.",
138. Which mahajanapada was located in modern-day Bihar?,Magadha.,
139. How were gateways in fortified cities often designed?,They were often deliberately kept narrow so guards could control the movement of people and goods.,
140. Which city was the capital of the Kalinga region and known for its strict square ground plan?,"Shishupalgarh (modern Sisupalgarh, near Bhubaneswar).",
141. What is an empire?,A collection of smaller kingdoms or territories ruled by a single powerful ruler (emperor) or state.,
142. What is a 'tributary' in the context of an empire?,"A ruler or state that submits to an emperor and pays tribute (money, goods, etc.) as a sign of loyalty or submission.",
143. What does the Sanskrit title 'rajadhiraja' mean?,It means 'king of kings'.,
144. Which mahajanapada rose in importance to form India's first empire?,Magadha.,
145. Who was a powerful early king of Magadha who was a contemporary of the Buddha and Mahavira?,Ajatashatru.,
146. Who founded the Nanda dynasty in Magadha?,Mahapadma Nanda.,
147. Who was the famous Sanskrit grammarian who lived during the time of the Nandas?,"Panini, who composed the Ashtadhyayi.",
148. Which Greek king invaded the northwestern region of India in 327-325 BCE?,Alexander the Great.,
149. Who was the Indian king who famously fought against Alexander in Punjab?,King Porus.,
150. What were 'satraps'?,Governors of provinces in Persian and Greek empires who were appointed to manage distant territories.,
151. What were the Indian sages that Alexander met called by the Greeks?,Gymnosophists' or 'naked philosophers'.,
152. Who founded the Maurya Empire around 321 BCE?,Chandragupta Maurya.,
153. Who was Chandragupta Maurya's famous mentor and advisor?,"Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta.",
154. What is the name of the famous treatise on governance and economics written by Kautilya?,The Arthashastra.,
155. What are the seven essential components ('saptanga') of a kingdom according to Kautilya?,"The king (swami), councillors (amatya), territory/people (janapada), fortified cities (durga), treasury (kosha), forces (danda), and allies (mitra).",
156. Who was Megasthenes?,A Greek historian and diplomat who was hosted in Chandragupta Maurya's court and wrote the book 'Indika'.,
157. Who was the most famous emperor of the Maurya dynasty and the grandson of Chandragupta?,Ashoka.,
158. Which war caused Ashoka to renounce violence and adopt the path of peace?,The war against Kalinga (modern-day Odisha).,
159. What is an 'edict'?,"An official declaration or proclamation issued by an authority, like a king.",
"160. What title did Ashoka use for himself in his edicts, and what does it mean?","Devanampiya Piyadasi', meaning 'Beloved of the Gods' and 'one who regards others with kindness'.",
161. In what language and script were most of Ashoka's edicts written?,They were written in the Prakrit language using the Brahmi script.,
162. What is 'dharma' (or 'dhamma' in Prakrit)?,"It refers to moral law, righteous conduct, and one's ethical duties, all in harmony with the cosmic order.",
163. What is the significance of the Sohagaura copper plate inscription?,"It is one of India's earliest known administrative records, mentioning a granary built during Chandragupta Maurya's reign to combat famines.",
"164. What is the capital of the Sarnath pillar, a famous example of Mauryan art, used for today?",It was chosen as India's national emblem.,
165. What symbol from the Sarnath pillar is depicted at the center of India's national flag?,The dharmachakra or the wheel of dharma.,
166. What is the motto inscribed below India's national emblem and where does it come from?,"Satyameva Jayate' ('Truth alone triumphs'), which comes from the Mundaka Upanishad.",
167. Why did Alexander's soldiers refuse to move deeper into India?,"They were tired, homesick, and had lost the will to fight after facing fierce resistance.",
168. What was Kautilya's central philosophy of governance regarding a king and his subjects?,"""In the happiness of his subjects lies the king's happiness; in their welfare his welfare"".",
169. What were 'shrenis'?,"Powerful associations or guilds of traders, craftsmen, or agriculturists in ancient India.",
170. When did the Maurya Empire come to an end?,"Around 185 BCE, about half a century after Ashoka's death.",
171. Why is the post-Maurya period sometimes called the 'age of reorganisation'?,"After the Maurya empire broke up, existing regions were reorganised into new, competing kingdoms.",
172. Who was the last Maurya emperor assassinated by?,"He was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.",
173. Which dynasty did Pushyamitra Shunga found?,"The Shunga dynasty, which ruled over parts of north and central India.",
174. What was the 'ashvamedha yajna'?,"A Vedic ritual where a horse was left to wander freely; any territory it crossed unchallenged was claimed by the king. If the horse was stopped, it led to a battle.",
175. Who compiled the famous 'Yoga Sutras' during the Shunga period?,Patanjali.,
176. The famous Bharhut Stupa in Madhya Pradesh is a prime example of art from which dynasty?,The Shunga dynasty.,
"177. Which dynasty, also known as 'Andhras', ruled large parts of the Deccan from the 2nd century BCE?",The Satavahanas.,
178. What was a unique feature on many Satavahana coins that suggested a strong economy?,"Many coins depicted ships, indicating the importance of maritime trade.",
179. What was the unique Satavahana tradition regarding the naming of princes?,"Princes were often named after their mothers, for example, Gautamiputra Satakarni was named after his mother, Gautami Balashri.",
180. Where did the modern numeral system ultimately originate?,"Evidence, such as numerals found in Satavahana inscriptions, shows that modern numerals originated in India.",
"181. After the Mauryan decline, which dynasty rose to power in Kalinga?",The Chedi dynasty.,
"182. Who was a famous ruler of the Chedi dynasty, known as a 'bhikshu-raja' or monk-king?",Kharavela.,
183. Where is the famous Hathigumpha inscription located and which king's accomplishments does it record?,It is in the Udayagiri caves near Bhubaneswar and records the accomplishments of King Kharavela.,
"184. The period of the three southern kingdoms—Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas—is famously known by what name?",The Sangam Age.,
185. What is 'Sangam literature'?,"A collection of poems from assemblies ('sangams') of poets, representing the oldest literature in South India.",
186. Which Chola king is credited with building the Kallanai or Grand Anicut dam on the Kaveri river?,King Karikala.,
187. What is the story of the famous Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram' ('The Tale of the Anklet') about?,"It tells the story of Kannagi, who proves her husband Kovalan's innocence and whose rage destroys the city of Madurai, after which she is deified.",
188. The Cheras were also known by what name?,"Keralaputra, meaning 'sons of Kerala'.",
189. Which southern kingdom was mentioned by Megasthenes in his 'Indika' as a prosperous trading power?,The Pandya kingdom.,
190. What is a 'matrimonial alliance' in a royal context?,An alliance between two kingdoms arranged through the marriage of members of their royal families.,
191. Who were the 'Indo-Greeks'?,Rulers who established independent domains in the northwestern region of the subcontinent after Alexander the Great's campaign.,
"192. What is the significance of the Heliodorus pillar near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh?","It was erected by an Indo-Greek ambassador, Heliodorus, and has an inscription praising the Indian deity Vasudeva, showing cultural blending.",
"193. Who were the Shakas, or Indo-Scythians?","Invaders who ruled the northwest of the subcontinent after the Indo-Greeks, from the late 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE.",
"194. Which calendar, adopted as the Indian National Calendar in 1957, was developed during the Shaka period?",The Shaka Samvat calendar.,
"195. Which powerful dynasty, originally from Central Asia, ruled an empire extending into northern India in the 2nd century CE?",The Kushanas.,
196. Who was the most powerful ruler of the Kushana dynasty?,King Kanishka.,
197. What was the Silk Route?,"A network of ancient trade routes that connected China with the Mediterranean world, passing through Central Asia and Persia.",
198. What are the two famous schools of art that are celebrated for their fusion of Indian and Greek styles during this period?,The Gandhara and Mathura schools of art.,
199. What was the primary material used in the Gandhara school of art?,Grey-black schist stone.,
200. What was the primary material used in the Mathura school of art?,Red sandstone.,
"201. Which school of art produced Buddha images with realistic anatomy and flowing robes, blending Greco-Roman and Indian features?",The Gandhara school.,
"202. Which school of art is known for its distinct Indian style and depictions of deities like Kubera, Lakshmi, and Shiva?",The Mathura school.,
203. How did the flat terrain of the Northern Plains aid development?,It allowed for the development of an extensive transportation network of roads and railways.,
204. Why do rivers like the Brahmaputra get bigger in summer instead of drying up?,They are fed by the melting snow and glaciers of the Himalayas during the summer months.,
205. How did people in the Thar desert traditionally clean utensils to conserve water?,They would scour them with sand until clean and then use a small amount of water for a light rinse.,
206. What is the meaning of the Sanskrit term 'Dakshinapatha'?,It refers to the major ancient trade route that crossed the Vindhya Range to connect North India with the South.,
207. What did Kharavela of Kalinga claim to have created in his kingdom?,A 'council of ascetics and sages' from a hundred regions.,
"208. What were the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kings collectively known as in Sangam literature?",The three 'crowned kings'.,
209. What title did King Kanishka use on his statue's inscription?,"Maharaja rajadhiraja devaputra Kanishka', meaning 'The great king, king of kings, son of God, Kanishka'.",
210. Why is it more difficult to hold a very large empire together?,Far-off territories are harder to control and are often the first to split away.,
"211. According to Megasthenes, were farmers in the Mauryan empire disturbed by nearby wars?","No, he reported that farmers were protected and agriculture was not disturbed, even if a war was happening nearby.",
212. What is a key difference between a kingdom and an empire?,"A kingdom is a single state, while an empire is a collection of multiple kingdoms or territories controlled by one supreme ruler.",
213. What natural barriers create a separation between India and the rest of Asia?,"The Himalayan Mountain range in the north, the Thar Desert and the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Bay of Bengal in the east.",
214. How were seasons and festivals connected in ancient India?,"Specific rituals and festivals, like Vasanta Panchami or Sharad Purnima, were associated with the six traditional ritus (seasons).",
215. What is the 'range of temperature'?,"The difference between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature during a specific period, usually 24 hours.",
216. How did the development of iron metallurgy affect warfare during the age of the mahajanapadas?,Iron made better weapons than bronze—they were lighter and sharper—which changed military capabilities.,
"217. In his edicts, what did Ashoka claim to provide for people and animals even beyond his empire's borders?",He claimed to provide medical care.,
218. Who was the first Indian astronaut to go into space?,"Rakesh Sharma, in 1984.",
219. What does the term 'insectivorous plant' mean?,"It refers to a plant that feeds on insects, catching them in traps and digesting them.",
220. Why do pine cones open in dry conditions and close in humid conditions?,To protect their seeds in humid weather and release them to spread in favorable dry weather.,
221. What happens to coconut oil in the winter?,It turns solid due to the cold temperature.,
222. What is a 'guild' or 'shreni'?,"A powerful association of traders, craftsmen, or other professionals who collaborated for mutual benefit.",
"223. What does Kautilya's quote, ""In the happiness of his subjects lies the king's happiness,"" signify?",It signifies that a good ruler must prioritize the welfare and interests of the people above their own pleasure.,
224. Which southern kingdom was known for its pearls?,The Pandya kingdom.,
225. What is the meaning of the word 'sutra' in ancient Indian texts?,"A concise, carefully crafted phrase that captures important knowledge in a way that is easy to remember.",
226. How did the Shungas contribute to the Bharhut Stupa?,"While the original structure was likely built by Ashoka, the Shungas added beautifully carved railings and reliefs.",
227. What are some of the items India traded with the Roman Empire during the Satavahana period?,"Spices, textiles, sandalwood, and luxury items like gold-plated pearls and ivory.",
228. How were the houses in the Mauryan city of Pataliputra constructed?,They were made of wood and could be up to two stories tall.,
229. Why is India called a 'subcontinent'?,"Because it is a large, distinct part of the continent of Asia, with its own unique geographical features.",
230. What is a 'lagoon'?,"A body of water separated from a larger body of water by a natural barrier, such as Pulicat Lake on the East Coast.",
231. Why do animals in some regions develop thick fur in winter?,As a natural adaptation to stay warm in the cold winter months.,
"232. What is a paradox about empires, as described in the text?","They can bring political unity and prosperity, but they are often established and maintained through war and repression, making them inherently unstable.",
233. How long is the Himalayan mountain range?,"The range is about 2,500 km long.",
234. What is 'rock-cut architecture'?,"A style of architecture where structures, like rooms or temples, are carved out of solid natural rock.",
235. Who were the 'Keralaputras'?,"Another name for the Chera kings, meaning 'sons of Kerala'.",
236. What is the significance of the Buddha's representation on Kanishka's coins?,It shows the ruler's patronage or respect for Buddhism and highlights the cultural assimilation of the time.,
"237. According to Kautilya, why must a king take care of the countryside?","Because power comes from the countryside, which is the source of all economic activity.",
238. What is a 'stupa'?,"A dome-shaped structure, like the one at Sanchi, often built to house sacred relics and used as a place of worship.",
239. What is a 'chaitya'?,"A prayer hall or shrine, often associated with Buddhism.",
240. What is a 'vihara'?,"A monastery for monks, used for study and meditation.",
241. What is the anda of a stupa?,"The large, round, hemispherical structure in the center of the stupa that represents the universe.",
242. What is the practice of walking around a stupa in a circle called?,Pradakshina.,
243. In what way can the Mauryan ruler Ashoka be considered an early contributor to wildlife preservation?,He prohibited hunting and cruelty to animals and ordered medical treatment for them when necessary.,
"244. According to Greek accounts, what role did women play in some battles against Alexander's army?","In a few battles, women fought side by side with their men.",
245. What is 'terracotta'?,"A type of brownish-red baked clay used for making sculptures and figurines, like those found from the Mauryan period.",
246. What does a 'yaksha' or 'yakshi' represent in Indian art?,"They are minor deities, male and female respectively, often associated with nature.",
247. What did the Satavahana queen Gautami Balashri do that showed her influence in the kingdom?,She donated land to Buddhist monks and had an important inscription carved in Nashik.,
248. What is a 'dynasty'?,A line of rulers from the same family who rule over a country for a long period of time.,
249. What are 'Saptamatrikas'?,"The seven mother goddesses, a continuing tradition in Hinduism, depicted in Mauryan terracotta art.",
250. How did the Mauryas ensure communication across their vast empire?,Through couriers who carried messages from place to place.,
"1. What is the Gupta period often called, and why?","It is sometimes called the 'classical age' of India because of the prolonged peace and stability that promoted remarkable achievements in art, literature, and science. ",
"2. Who erected the famous Iron Pillar of Delhi, and to which deity was it dedicated?",It was erected during the reign of Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty and was dedicated to Vishnu.,
"3. What is remarkable about the Iron Pillar of Delhi, which is over 1,600 years old?","It has stood under the open sky for centuries without rusting, showcasing advanced metallurgical skills. ",
4. Who was Chandragupta II also known as?,He was also known as 'Vikramaditya'.,
5. What is the 'prayaga prashasti'?,"It is a pillar inscription in Prayagraj that praises the achievements of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta, written by his court poet Harisena. ",
"6. What was Samudragupta's ambition, according to the 'prayaga prashasti'?","His ambition was to be 'dharani-bandha', which means to 'unify the Earth'. ",
7. Which musical instrument is Samudragupta shown playing on one of his coins?,He is portrayed playing the veena.,
8. Who was Faxian and why did he visit India?,"Faxian was a Chinese traveler who visited India in the early 5th century CE to visit sacred Buddhist sites, learn from Indian scholars, and collect Buddhist manuscripts. ",
9. What did Faxian observe about the cities in the Gangetic plains during the Gupta era?,He observed that the inhabitants were rich and prosperous and that the cities had wealthy merchants with beautiful homes and well-kept lanes.,
10. What does Faxian's travelogue mention about the treatment of 'chandalas'?,"He described the harsh treatment of the chandalas, who were regarded as outcastes and lived outside the city limits. ",
11. What titles did Gupta rulers adopt to reflect their supreme authority?,"They adopted titles like 'maharajadhiraja', 'samrat', and 'chakravartin'. ",
12. Who was Prabhavati Gupta?,"She was the daughter of Chandragupta II, who became the regent ruler of the Vakataka kingdom after her husband's death. ",
13. What was the primary source of revenue for the Gupta Empire?,The primary source of revenue was land tax.,
14. With which parts of the world did India trade during the Gupta era?,"India traded with the Mediterranean world, Southeast Asia, and China. ",
15. What evidence has been found on Socotra Island that points to the presence of Indian traders?,"Archaeological evidence such as pottery, inscriptions in the Brahmi script, and designs like a Buddhist stupa have been found. ",
16. What was the capital of the Gupta Empire?,Its capital was at Pataliputra (present-day Patna).,
17. Which famous ancient university was patronized by the Gupta rulers?,The renowned Nalanda university.,
18. Who was Aryabhata?,He was a great mathematician and astronomer from the Gupta period who authored the 'Aryabhatiya'.,
19. What were some of Aryabhata's major scientific proposals?,"He proposed that the Earth spins on its axis, gave a highly accurate calculation for the length of a year, and provided a correct explanation for solar and lunar eclipses. ",
20. Who was Varahamihira?,"He was a mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer from the Gupta period, known for his encyclopedic work, the 'Brihat Samhita'. ",
21. What subjects did Varahamihira's 'Brihat Samhita' cover?,"It covered a wide range of subjects, including astronomy, astrology, weather forecasting, architecture, and farming. ",
22. Who was Kalidasa?,"He was a renowned poet and playwright famous for his contributions to Sanskrit literature, including the celebrated work 'Meghadutam'. ",
23. What is the story of 'Meghadutam' ('The Cloud Messenger') about?,It tells the story of a yaksha who sends a message to his beloved through a passing cloud.,
24. Which Indian traditional system of medicine was codified during the Gupta period?,Ayurveda.,
25. Name two foundational Ayurvedic texts that were compiled and given their final shape during the Gupta period.,The 'Charaka Samhita' and 'Sushruta Samhita'.,
26. Name two key centers of art that emerged during the Gupta period.,"Sarnath, known for its Buddha sculptures, and the Ajanta caves. ",
27. What external threat contributed to the decline of the Gupta Empire?,Repeated attacks from the Huna tribe from Central Asia weakened the empire's control.,
28. Which powerful dynasty emerged in the south while the Guptas ruled in the north?,The Pallavas.,
"29. What was the capital of the Pallavas, often known as the 'city of a thousand temples'?","Kanchipuram, in present-day Tamil Nadu. ",
30. What were 'ghatikas' in the Pallava kingdom?,They were centers of learning that fostered education and intellectual growth.,
"31. Which kingdom, ruled by the Varman dynasty, was prominent in the northeastern region during this era?","The Kamarupa kingdom, in the Brahmaputra valley (modern Assam). ",
"32. What was an ancient name for the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata?",Pragjyotisha.,
33. The terracotta sculptures from Ahichchhatra depict which two sacred rivers as goddesses?,They depict Ganga and Yamuna.,
34. How are Ganga and Yamuna distinguished in the Ahichchhatra sculptures?,"Ganga stands on a 'makara' (a mythical creature), while Yamuna stands on a tortoise. ",
"35. Where is the Dashavatara temple, famous for its sculpture of Vishnu on Sheshnag, located?","It is located in Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. ",
36. What is depicted in the famous painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani?,It is a painting in the Ajanta Caves from the Gupta-Vakataka period.,
37. What dynasty ruled in the central part of the subcontinent with their capital near present-day Nagpur?,The Vakatakas.,
38. What is the term for a ruler who governs temporarily for a monarch who is unable to rule?,A Regent Ruler.,
39. How were land grants recorded in the Gupta empire?,They were carefully inscribed on copper plates to keep accurate records.,
40. What is metallurgy?,The science and technology of working with metals. The non-rusting Iron Pillar is a testament to ancient India's advanced metallurgical skills.,
41. How did Samudragupta treat many of the kings he defeated?,Many defeated kings were reinstated and allowed to rule their kingdoms as long as they offered tribute to Samudragupta.,
"42. In the context of this chapter, what does 'sacredness' mean?",It means finding something of deep religious or spiritual significance that is worthy of respect and reverence.,
43. What is a pilgrimage?,A journey to a sacred place that is significant within a religion or belief system.,
44. What is a shrine?,"A place regarded as holy because of its association with the divine, a sacred relic, or a spiritual figure. ",
45. What is a relic in a religious context?,A part of a saint's body or one of their belongings kept as an object of reverence.,
46. The Great Stupa at Sanchi and the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodh Gaya are sacred sites for which religion?,They are sacred sites for Buddhism.,
47. What is a 'takht' in Sikhism?,It is a seat or center of spiritual authority.,
48. Name two important 'takhts' in Sikhism.,The Akal Takht at the Golden Temple in Amritsar and Takht Sri Patna Sahib in Patna.,
49. What is a 'tirthayatra'?,The ancient and continuous Indian tradition of undertaking a pilgrimage to various sacred sites.,
50. What is the symbolic meaning of a 'tirtha'?,"A place where one can cross from the ordinary worldly life to a higher, spiritual life. ",
"51. In the Jain tradition, what are 'tirthas' associated with?",They are associated with places where the Tirthankaras attained liberation or where significant events in their lives occurred.,
52. Who are the Tirthankaras in Jainism?,They are the supreme preachers of dharma who guide followers from ordinary to higher life.,
53. What is the Pandharpur 'wari'?,It is an 800-year-old annual pilgrimage tradition in Maharashtra where pilgrims walk for 21 days to the Vithoba temple in Pandharpur.,
"54. In Hinduism, what is the Earth considered?",The whole planet Earth is considered sacred and is referred to as Mother Earth or Bhudevi.,
55. What is the belief of the Dongria Khond tribe regarding the Niyam Dongar hill?,"They believe the hill is the abode of Niyam Raja, their supreme deity, who provides for their sustenance. ",
56. What are the 'char dham' and where are they located?,"They are four sacred Hindu sites deliberately located in the four corners of India: Badrinath (North), Puri (East), Rameswaram (South), and Dwarka (West). ",
57. What are the 'jyotirlingas'?,They are 12 sacred shrines across India dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.,
58. What are the 'Shakti pithas'?,"They are 51 sacred sites across the Indian subcontinent where, according to legend, the body parts of the goddess Sati fell. ",
59. The network of interconnected sacred sites across India creates what concept?,"A sacred geography, where the land itself becomes sacred. ",
60. What is a 'punyakshetra'?,"A natural landscape, such as a riverbank, forest, or mountain, that is perceived as a sacred space. ",
61. What is the 'nadistuti sukta' of the Rigveda?,"It is a hymn in praise of rivers, invoking 19 major rivers of ancient northwest India. ",
62. The Kumbh Mela is held at which four locations?,"Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain. ",
63. What is the legend behind the Kumbh Mela?,"It originates from the legend of 'amrita manthana', where a few drops of the nectar of immortality fell at these four places. ",
64. What is the significance of the peepul or 'bodhi' tree?,"It is a tree sacred to Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. ",
65. What are 'sacred groves'?,"Natural forests protected by rural and tribal communities, who see them as the abodes of deities, thus preserving their biodiversity. ",
66. How do sacred groves help in conservation?,"Their sacred status protects them from harmful activities like hunting or tree felling, sheltering biodiversity and helping in water conservation. ",
67. How did pilgrimage routes contribute to the cultural integration of the Indian Subcontinent?,"As pilgrims traveled, they encountered diverse languages and customs, but also noticed commonalities, leading to the exchange of ideas and the creation of a shared culture. ",
68. The ancient trade routes of 'Uttarapatha' and 'Dakshinapatha' often overlapped with which other routes?,"They often overlapped with pilgrimage routes, benefiting both traders and pilgrims. ",
69. Why are many 'tirthas' located on hilltops?,"Mountains are seen as a symbolic gateway from earth to heaven, so the physical journey to a hilltop is seen as a symbolic journey to reach the divine. ",
70. What is the significance of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya?,"It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha attained enlightenment. ",
"71. How do sacred groves demonstrate a harmonious relationship between deity, ecosystem, and humans?","The deity protects the grove, the grove's ecosystem (like fruit bats) helps in pollination and seed dispersal, and humans benefit from this balance. ",
72. What is the symbolic meaning behind the story of the Shakti pithas?,The symbol is that the whole land of the subcontinent becomes the body of the divine mother.,
73. What are some of the regional language names for sacred groves?,"Kavu' (Malayalam), 'Devarai' (Marathi), 'Kovil Kadu' (Tamil), and 'Dev Van' (Hindi). ",
74. How does the concept of sacred geography contribute to the idea of sustainability?,"A worldview that embeds sacredness in geography promotes respect for nature and discourages its overexploitation, which is a key aspect of sustainability. ",
"75. In the Nilgiris, which tribal community regards many mountain peaks as sacred?",The Todas.,
"76. According to Kautilya, what are the three-fold duties of a ruler in the internal administration of a country?","Raksha (protection from external aggression), palana (maintenance of law and order), and yogakshema (safeguarding the welfare of the people). ",
"77. In a democracy, what is the source of power and authority?",The source of power and authority are the people of the country.,
78. What are the three functions of a government?,"The legislative (making rules), executive (implementing rules), and judicial (ensuring rules are followed) functions. ",
79. What did U.S. President Abraham Lincoln famously describe democracy as?,"He described it as a ""government of the people, by the people, for the people"". ",
80. What is a constitution?,A book of fundamental rules for a country that outlines the structure of the government and the rights of the people.,
81. What are the three fundamental principles of any democracy?,"Equality, freedom, and representative participation. ",
82. What does 'universal adult franchise' mean?,It grants every adult citizen (above a certain age) the right to vote to choose their representative.,
83. What is the role of an independent judiciary in a democracy?,"It ensures that every citizen's fundamental rights are protected and that laws are followed by everyone, including the government. ",
84. What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?,"In a direct democracy, all citizens participate directly in decision-making, while in a representative democracy, people elect representatives to govern on their behalf. ",
85. What does 'accountability' mean in a democracy?,It means that the government is answerable to the people who have elected them.,
86. How often are general elections held in India?,Every five years.,
"87. What is the key feature of a parliamentary democracy, like India's?",The members of the executive (Prime Minister and council of ministers) are also part of the legislature (Parliament).,
"88. What is the key feature of a presidential democracy, like in the USA?",The executive (the President) works independently of the legislature and is elected directly by the people.,
89. What is the 'legislature' and what is it called in India?,"The legislature is the body responsible for making laws; in India, it is called the Parliament. ",
90. What is the 'executive' and who leads it in India?,The executive is the organ of government responsible for implementing laws; it is led by the Prime Minister and the council of ministers.,
91. What does 'separation of power' mean?,"It means that the three organs of government—Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary—work independently and do not interfere in each other's functions. ",
92. What are the names of the Lower and Upper Houses of the Indian Parliament?,"The Lower House is the Lok Sabha, and the Upper House is the Rajya Sabha. ",
93. What is a 'republic'?,A form of government in which the head of state is elected and is not a hereditary monarch.,
94. The Uttaramerur inscriptions from the Chola period provide details about what democratic process?,"They provide details about the election of members to the village 'sabha' (local administrative body), including qualifications and dismissal conditions. ",
"95. In ancient Greece, who was excluded from voting in some republics?","Women, workers, and slaves could not vote. ",
96. What is 'rajadharma'?,The moral and ethical duty of a king to rule according to dharma and ensure the welfare of all people.,
97. What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?,"In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has complete power, whereas in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution and real power lies with an elected parliament. ",
98. Which country is an example of an absolute monarchy?,Saudi Arabia.,
99. Which country is an example of a constitutional monarchy?,The United Kingdom (Britain).,
100. What is a 'theocracy'?,A form of government where the country is ruled by religious rules and religious leaders.,
101. Which country has a political system that combines elements of a theocracy and a democracy?,The Islamic Republic of Iran.,
102. What is a 'dictatorship'?,A form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power with no constitutional or legal limits.,
103. What was the 'Holocaust'?,The systematic killing of at least six million Jews by Adolf Hitler's regime in Germany.,
104. Who were the Roma people?,"A nomadic people who, based on linguistic and cultural evidence, are believed to have originated in India. ",
105. What does the Greek word 'oligarchy' mean?,"It comes from 'oligos' (a few) and 'arkho' (to rule), meaning rule by a few powerful people, usually wealthy families. ",
106. What are some of the challenges or hurdles that even democracies can face?,"Issues like corruption, wealth disparity, erosion of the judiciary's independence, and manipulation of information. ",
107. What is a 'representative'?,A person who is chosen to act or make decisions on behalf of another person or a group of people.,
108. Why is direct democracy difficult to practice in large countries?,"If everyone is part of the decision-making process, it becomes very difficult to reach decisions and manage implementation effectively. ",
109. What does it mean for a country to be 'sovereign'?,It indicates that the source of power of a country is independent from external influence.,
"110. In ancient India, how were leaders chosen in the Lichchhavi clan of the Vajji mahajanapada?","Leaders were chosen based on merit rather than birth, through a process of collective decision-making and elections. ",
111. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?,"It came into effect on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. ",
"112. Where is the original Constitution of India preserved, and how?",It is carefully preserved in a helium-filled glass case in the Parliament.,
113. What is a constitution?,"It is a document that lays down the basic principles and laws of a nation, outlining the framework of government and the rights and duties of citizens. ",
114. What is the world's largest written constitution?,The Constitution of India.,
115. When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?,It was formed in 1946.,
116. Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly?,Dr. Rajendra Prasad.,
117. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?,Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.,
118. How long did it take the Constituent Assembly to write the Constitution?,It took almost three years.,
119. On what date was the work on the Constitution completed?,The work was completed on 26 November 1949.,
120. What three major sources shaped and influenced the Indian Constitution?,"The Indian freedom movement, India's civilisational heritage, and learnings from the constitutions of other democratic countries. ",
121. What does the principle of 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' mean?,"It is a Sanskrit phrase meaning ""the world is one family"". ",
"122. From which country's constitution were the ideals of 'liberty, equality, fraternity' adopted?",They were adopted from the constitution of France.,
123. The idea of the Directive Principles of State Policy was inspired by which country's constitution?,The Irish Constitution.,
124. What are the three organs of government in India?,"The legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. ",
125. What is the role of the legislature?,To make the laws.,
126. What is the role of the executive?,To implement the laws.,
127. What is the role of the judiciary?,To ensure that all laws are in accordance with the Constitution and to decide on legal disputes.,
128. What are the 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (DPSP)?,"They are goals and guidelines that the government should try to achieve, representing the social and economic vision for India. ",
129. What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?,"Fundamental Rights are enforceable in court and must be kept, while Directive Principles are guidelines for the government that cannot be legally enforced by a citizen. ",
130. What are 'amendments' to the Constitution?,Changes made to the Constitution to adapt to new needs over time.,
131. Who handwrote the original text of the Indian Constitution?,Calligrapher Prem Behari Narain Raizada.,
132. Who illustrated the pages of the original Constitution?,The artist Nandalal Bose and his team.,
133. What is the Preamble of the Constitution?,It is the introduction to the Constitution that contains its essence and guiding values.,
"134. According to the Preamble, from whom does the Constitution derive its authority?","It derives its authority from ""WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA"". ",
135. What does the term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble mean?,"It means the people have the supreme right to make decisions on internal and external matters, and no external power can dictate to the government of India. ",
136. What does the term 'Secular' in the Preamble mean?,"It means citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion, there is no official state religion, and the government treats all religious beliefs with equal respect. ",
137. What does the term 'Republic' in the Preamble mean?,It means the head of the state (the President) is an elected person and not a hereditary monarch.,
138. What does 'Justice' in the Preamble refer to?,"It refers to the idea that citizens cannot be discriminated against based on caste, religion, or gender, and that the government should work for the welfare of all. ",
139. What does 'Liberty' in the Preamble refer to?,"It refers to the freedom of citizens to think, express their thoughts, and act on them without unreasonable restrictions. ",
140. What does 'Equality' in the Preamble refer to?,"It means all are equal before the law, and the government should ensure equal opportunity for all. ",
141. What does 'Fraternity' in the Preamble refer to?,It means that all citizens should behave as if they are members of the same family and no one should be treated as inferior.,
142. When were the terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' added to the Preamble?,They were added through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976.,
143. What is the barter system?,"It is a way of exchanging goods and services directly for other goods and services, without using money. ",
144. What is 'double coincidence of wants'?,An economic situation where two people each have something the other wants and can therefore exchange their goods directly.,
"145. What problem arises in barter when trying to exchange a large, indivisible item like an ox for smaller items?","The problem of divisibility, as you cannot exchange only a part of the ox for a sweater. ",
146. What problem does carrying bulky goods like bags of wheat for exchange highlight?,The problem of portability.,
147. What problem arises when trying to store perishable goods like wheat for a long time?,The problem of durability.,
148. What is the Junbeel Mela in Assam famous for?,It is a three-day annual fair where the barter system is still practiced by various tribal communities.,
149. What are the three basic functions of money?,"It serves as a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a common standard measure of value (a unit of account). ",
150. What is a 'standard of deferred payment'?,It is the function of money that allows for payments to be made at a later date.,
151. What were the earliest forms of money after simple commodities?,Coins.,
152. What is 'minting'?,The process of producing coins.,
153. What were the ancient Indian coins called?,They were called 'karshapanas' or 'panas'.,
154. The discovery of Roman gold coins in South India provides evidence for what?,It provides evidence of the flourishing maritime trade between southern India and the Roman Empire.,
155. What is the significance of the Indian Rupee symbol (₹)?,"It is a mix of the Devanagari ""Ra"" and the Roman ""R"", with two parallel horizontal stripes representing the national flag and the ""equal to"" sign. ",
156. Where was paper money first used?,Paper money was first used in China.,
157. Which central authority controls the issue of currency in India today?,The Reserve Bank of India (RBI).,
158. What is digital money?,Money that exists only in electronic form and is not tangible like coins or paper notes.,
159. What does 'UPI' stand for?,Unified Payments Interface.,
160. What is a QR code?,"It stands for ""quick-response"" code; it is a scannable pattern of black and white squares that contains information for making digital payments. ",
161. What is an 'alloy'?,A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements to make it strong.,
162. What does 'obverse' and 'reverse' refer to on a coin?,"The 'obverse' is the 'head' or principal design side, and the 'reverse' is the 'tail' side. ",
163. What are 'denominations' of currency?,"The different units in which coins and paper notes are classified, such as ₹10, ₹50, ₹100, etc. ",
164. What is a 'commodity'?,"A product or good that can be traded, bought, and sold. ",
"165. On the ₹50 note, which monument is depicted?",The Stone Chariot from Hampi.,
"166. In economics, what is the difference between a 'need' and a 'want'?","A 'need' is something required for survival (food, water, shelter), while a 'want' is something desired but not essential for survival. ",
167. What is a market?,"A place, either physical or online, where people buy and sell goods and services. ",
"168. Who was the Portuguese traveler who called the Hampi Bazaar ""the best-provided city in the world""?",Domingos Paes.,
169. What is the 'price' of a good or service?,The amount at which a buyer is willing to buy and a seller is willing to sell a particular good or service.,
170. What happens in a market if a seller fixes the price too high?,"Buyers may not be willing to purchase the goods, and the seller will not be able to sell their stock. ",
171. What happens in a market if a seller fixes the price too low?,The seller may sell out quickly but might not be able to meet the demand of all buyers or make a sufficient profit.,
172. What is a physical market?,"A place where buyers can meet sellers in person to purchase goods or services, such as a local shop or a weekly 'haat'. ",
173. What is an online market?,"A market where buyers and sellers transact through shopping applications (apps) or websites, without meeting in person. ",
174. What is the difference between a domestic and an international market?,"A domestic market involves buying and selling within a country's borders, while an international market involves trade across the borders of different countries (import/export). ",
175. What is the difference between wholesale and retail markets?,"Wholesalers buy goods in large quantities from producers to sell to other businesses, while retailers sell goods in smaller quantities directly to the final consumers. ",
176. What is a 'mandi'?,"A wholesale market, typically for agricultural produce like grains, vegetables, and fruits. ",
177. What is the purpose of a cold storage facility?,It is a specialized warehouse designed to maintain low temperatures to preserve perishable goods like fruits and vegetables.,
178. What is the role of a 'distributor'?,"They are individuals or businesses that supply goods from manufacturers and wholesalers to retailers, bridging gaps in the supply chain. ",
179. What is an 'aggregator' in the context of online markets?,A website or mobile application that organizes offers from multiple sellers and sells them to consumers in one place.,
180. Which city in Gujarat is known as a major textile hub and home to the world's largest diamond industry?,Surat.,
"181. What is the 'Ima Keithal' in Imphal, Manipur?","It is a unique market where about 3,000 women own and run all the shops. ",
182. In what situations does the government typically intervene in the market?,"When the normal interaction of demand and supply does not work well, the government steps in to control prices, ensure quality, and provide public goods. ",
183. How does the government ensure that farmers do not incur losses on their produce?,It sets a Minimum Support Price (MSP) at which essential agricultural products like wheat and paddy can be sold.,
184. What are 'public goods'?,"Goods and services, like public parks, roads, and policing, that are accessible to all members of society and are typically provided by the government. ",
185. What does the FSSAI logo on a food packet indicate?,It indicates that the food has been tested by the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India and is safe to consume.,
186. What is the ISI Mark?,"It is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for products like electrical appliances and construction materials, ensuring their quality and safety. ",
187. What is the AGMARK certification for?,"It is a certification mark for agricultural products like cereals, spices, and honey. ",
188. What does the BEE STAR rating on electronic items indicate?,It indicates the energy efficiency of the appliance; higher stars mean the appliance uses less energy.,
189. What does 'demand' mean in economics?,The quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a particular price.,
190. What does 'supply' mean in economics?,The quantity of a product or service that sellers are willing and able to sell at a particular price.,
191. What is a 'manufacturer'?,A person or company that makes goods for sale.,
192. What are 'inputs for production'?,Materials or resources that are used in the process of creating goods and services.,
193. What is meant by 'export'?,Selling goods or services produced in one's own country to a buyer in another country.,
194. What is meant by 'import'?,Buying goods or services from other countries and bringing them into one's own country.,
195. What are some of India's major exports?,"Software, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, and refined petroleum products. ",
196. What is the connection between the Gupta ruler Chandragupta I and his queen Kumaradevi depicted on a gold coin?,This matrimonial alliance helped him consolidate his power and lay the foundation for a strong empire.,
197. Why is a country's constitution sometimes referred to as a 'living document'?,Because it can be amended or changed over time to meet the emerging needs of the country.,
198. How did the ancient tradition of pilgrimage in India promote cultural unity?,"By traveling across the subcontinent, pilgrims experienced diverse cultures but also found commonalities, which helped in cultural integration. ",
199. What are the 'pros and cons' of online shopping for a buyer?,Pros include convenience and a wide variety of goods; cons include not being able to physically see or try the product before buying.,
"200. In a parliamentary democracy like India, how is the executive held accountable to the legislature?",The council of ministers can only continue working as long as they have the confidence of the Lok Sabha (the Lower House of Parliament).,
201. What is the significance of the fact that rulers like Samudragupta and the Satavahanas depicted ships on their coins?,It highlights the importance of maritime trade and naval power in their kingdoms' economies.,
202. What does 'adjudicating' mean in a legal context?,Judging a case when there is a dispute.,
203. The Indian Constitution was influenced by the French Revolution's ideals of...,"...'liberty, equality, fraternity'. ",
204. Why would a farmer in a barter system face the 'problem of divisibility'?,Because he cannot divide an indivisible item like an ox into smaller parts to trade for different goods of lesser value.,
205. How does the market for energy-efficient refrigerators benefit society?,"When consumers demand energy-efficient products, manufacturers produce them, which helps in conserving energy for the whole society. ",
206. What is the difference between a 'tirthankara' and an 'avatar'?,"A Tirthankara, in Jainism, is a supreme spiritual teacher who guides people to liberation. An avatar, in Hinduism, is the incarnation of a deity in a physical form on Earth. ",
207. How does a constitutional monarchy differ from a republic?,"In a constitutional monarchy, the head of state is a hereditary monarch with limited power, while in a republic, the head of state is an elected official. ",
208. What is a 'transaction'?,"A piece of business that is done between people, especially an act of buying or selling. ",
209. What is a 'caricature'?,A drawing that makes someone look funny or foolish by exaggerating some part of their appearance.,
210. Why is the Panchayati Raj system a significant amendment to the Indian Constitution?,It was not part of the original Constitution and was added in 1992 to establish a three-tier system of government at the local level.,
211. What is 'holistic healing' in Ayurveda?,"It is an approach that emphasizes a deep connection between the mind, body, and nature for overall well-being. ",
"212. What does the term 'untouchability' refer to, and how does the concept of 'chandalas' in Faxian's account relate to it?","Untouchability is a practice of social segregation. The harsh treatment of 'chandalas', who were considered outcastes, reflects a form of this practice. ",
"213. What is the role of a 'referee' in a game, and how is it similar to the role of a 'constitution' for a country?","A referee uses an official rulebook to settle disputes fairly; similarly, a constitution provides a set of rules and laws for a country that everyone agrees to follow. ",
214. What are 'Fundamental Duties' in the Indian Constitution?,They are a set of moral obligations for all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and uphold the unity of India.,
"215. Why did the Hampi Bazaar have an ""abundance of everything"" despite being in a barren country, according to Fernao Nuniz?","It was a great mystery to him, highlighting the immense success of the Vijayanagara Empire's trade and supply networks. ",
216. How did the Gupta rulers use 'matrimonial alliances' to strengthen their empire?,"They arranged marriages, like that of Prabhavati Gupta to a Vakataka prince, to form strategic alliances with neighboring kingdoms. ",
"217. In which three ways does a government perform its functions, as explained in the 'school committee' analogy?","It creates rules (legislative), implements them (executive), and ensures they are followed (judicial). ",
218. What is the difference between a 'haat' and a 'mall'?,"A 'haat' is a traditional weekly market, often with open-air vendors, while a 'mall' is a large, multi-storey building with a variety of stores inside. ",
219. How did Guru Nanak's pilgrimages reflect a spirit of interfaith respect?,His pilgrimages included visits to Hindu holy sites as well as a few Muslim shrines.,
220. What is a 'civilisational heritage'?,"The long-standing cultural, social, and intellectual traditions and values passed down through generations in a civilization. ",
221. What did Kautilya advise regarding a king's duty towards 'yogakshema'?,It means the king has a duty to safeguard the welfare of the people.,
222. How was the concept of 'representation' demonstrated in the school committee example?,Students from each grade chose one representative to advocate for their class's needs on the committee.,
223. What are the 'Directive Principles of State Policy'?,They are guiding principles in the Indian Constitution that direct the state to work for social and economic justice.,
224. What are 'Fundamental Rights'?,"They are basic human rights guaranteed to all citizens in the Indian Constitution, such as the Right to Equality and the Right to Freedom. ",
225. Why is the Preamble considered the 'soul' of the Indian Constitution?,"It contains the essence of the Constitution's philosophy and guiding values, such as justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. ",
226. What does the term 'Socialist' in the Preamble imply?,"It implies that wealth is generated socially and should be shared equitably, and the government should regulate ownership to reduce socio-economic inequalities. ",
"227. In the barter system, why was it difficult to establish a 'common standard measure of value'?","Because it was hard to compare the value of different goods against each other (e.g., how many pairs of shoes is one ox worth?). ",
228. How does money act as a 'store of value'?,"Unlike perishable goods, money can be saved and kept for a long time to be used for purchases later. ",
229. What is a 'currency'?,"The system of money, including coins and paper notes, that is used in a particular country. ",
"230. In India, who has the authority to issue paper currency?",The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the only authority legally allowed to issue currency.,
231. What is the purpose of having special features on currency notes for visually impaired persons?,"These features, like raised printing, help them identify the denomination of the notes by touch. ",
232. Why do vegetable sellers at a weekly market often sell their produce cheaper late at night?,"Because vegetables are perishable, and sellers would rather sell them at a lower price than have them go to waste. ",
233. How does the government's role in setting 'minimum wages' protect workers?,It ensures that employers make fair payments to their employees and do not exploit them.,
234. What is the significance of the fact that the Indian Constitution was written by a diverse Constituent Assembly?,"It ensured that the views and interests of India's diverse regions, professions, and social groups were represented in the making of the nation's foundational law. ",
235. What is the Rājataranginī?,"A historical chronicle written by the Kashmiri scholar Kalhana in the 12th century CE, which provides insights into just governance and dharma. ",
236. What is a 'mandala' in the context of ancient Indian politics?,"A concept, often associated with Kautilya, referring to a circle of states or a geopolitical sphere of influence where a king must manage relationships with allies and enemies.",
237. How is the Right to Education a Fundamental Right in India?,Article 21-A of the Constitution guarantees free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of six and fourteen years.,
238. What is a 'laissez-faire' economic system?,"An economic system where there is minimal government intervention in the market. The chapter on markets explains how the Indian government plays a regulatory role, which is different from a pure laissez-faire approach. ",
239. What is the significance of the 'Shanti Parva' in the Mahabharata?,"It contains teachings on good governance, justice, and the moral responsibilities of a ruler ('rajadharma'), as taught by Bhishma to Yudhishthira. ",
240. What is 'consensus'?,A general agreement reached by a group.,
241. How does a market facilitate transactions?,"It brings together buyers and sellers and helps them agree on a price, which enables the exchange of goods and services. ",
242. What is the role of 'word of mouth' in influencing consumer decisions?,"When friends or relatives recommend a product, it builds the product's reputation and influences others' purchasing decisions. ",
243. How does the government 'mitigate external effects of markets'?,"It intervenes to control negative side effects of market activities, such as pollution from factories, by implementing strict regulations. ",
244. How does the government ensure fair trade practices regarding weights and measures?,It puts systems in place to monitor the weights and measures of packaged products to check that the net quantity is accurate.,
245. What is the 'panchayati raj system'?,"It is India's three-tier system of local self-government at the village, block, and district levels. ",
246. What does the term 'pluralism' refer to in the context of a society?,"A condition in which multiple groups, principles, or sources of authority coexist. The Indian Constitution is based on the ideal of pluralism. ",
247. Who are 'artisans'?,Skilled craft workers who make things by hand. The Hampi Bazaar was noted for its many artisans.,
248. How do online reviews help consumers?,"They provide feedback from other consumers about products and services, which helps people decide whether to buy something while shopping online. ",
249. What is a 'monopoly'?,A situation where a single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a given type of product or service.,
250. How does a democracy provide a check on the government's power?,"If the government does not perform its functions properly, the people can change their representatives through regular elections. ",
What is the proposed solution for our current economic model?,We must move toward a regenerative economy that operates in harmony with nature.,
What are the three main questions addressed in this chapter?,"How to categorise natural resources, the connection between resource distribution and life, and the implications of unsustainable use.",
"According to the text, when does nature become a resource?",When humans use elements of nature for their sustenance or create new things from them for consumption.,
What are the three conditions for an entity to be considered a resource?,"It must be technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.",
What does the term 'exploitation' mean in the context of natural resources?,"It refers to the extraction, utilization, and consumption of natural resources.",
Name some obvious and not-so-obvious natural resources.,"Obvious: water, air, soil. Not-so-obvious: coal, petroleum, precious stones, metal ores, timber.",
What is the significance of gentle ploughing?,It causes minimal disturbance to the underground ecosystem and retains soil moisture.,
How do many indigenous traditions view nature?,"They consider nature sacred, a nurturer, and a nourisher.",
What are natural resources?,Materials and substances that occur in nature and are valuable to humans.,
What is the primary purpose of categorisation in science?,To group ideas or things based on shared characteristics for effective communication.,
How can natural resources be categorised based on their use?,"As resources essential for life, materials, and sources for energy.",
Give examples of resources essential for life.,"The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat from the soil.",
What is the dual purpose of resources used for materials?,They can be used to create utilitarian objects like chairs and beautiful items like statuettes.,
List some natural sources of energy.,"Coal, water, petroleum, natural gas, sunlight, and wind.",
What is a second way of categorising natural resources?,Based on whether they are renewable or non-renewable.,
Define restoration in the context of nature.,The process of returning something to its original healthy state after being degraded or damaged.,
What is regeneration in nature?,Nature's ability to create new life and the conditions for it to thrive.,
Provide an example of a natural cycle with no waste.,"A fallen tree in a forest decomposes and enriches the soil, from which new trees grow.",
What are renewable resources?,Resources that exhibit the characteristics of restoration and regeneration over time.,
Name some renewable resources found in India.,"Sunshine, river water, forests, and soil.",
What condition must be met for a resource to remain renewable?,The natural rhythm of restoration and regeneration must not be disturbed.,
What is an example of disturbing the natural rhythm of a forest?,Harvesting timber faster than the forest can grow new trees.,
What are two human actions that have disturbed nature's cycles?,Fossil fuel-driven industrialization and the cutting down of forests.,
What is the consequence of glaciers melting faster than they can be replaced?,It has implications for the water security of populations living in the plains.,
What traditional practice helps maintain fish populations?,Regulating or refraining from fishing during the spawning season.,
What are ecosystem functions?,"The inherent ways nature works, such as a forest filtering water and preventing soil erosion.",
What are ecosystem services?,"The benefits humans receive from ecosystem functions, like clean water and pollinated crops.",
How much oxygen does a mature tree produce per day?,About 275 litres.,
How much oxygen does a human need daily?,About 350 litres.,
What defines non-renewable resources?,They are created over long periods and cannot be replenished at the rate we use them.,
Give examples of non-renewable resources.,"Fossil fuels (coal and petroleum), and minerals and metals like iron, copper, and gold.",
How long are India's coal reserves estimated to last?,Another 50 years.,
How does the uneven distribution of natural resources impact human societies?,"It shapes human settlements, trade patterns, international relations, and can lead to conflicts.",
What positive economic impacts can arise from industries located near natural resources?,They create employment opportunities and expand economic prospects for others.,
What is a negative social impact of resource extraction?,People in resource-rich areas have been displaced from their homes.,
What is an example of a conflict over shared water resources in India?,"The sharing of the Kaveri River water among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.",
What is the 'natural resource curse' or the 'paradox of plenty'?,The phenomenon where some regions rich in natural resources experience slower economic growth and development.,
How has India generally avoided the 'natural resource curse'?,By investing in the development of industries to convert resources into higher-value products.,
What three major environmental issues have resulted from the irresponsible treatment of natural resources?,"Pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.",
What is a significant issue related to groundwater extraction in many Indian states?,The extraction rate is greater than the rate at which the water table is replenished.,
Name some strategies for raising groundwater levels.,"Traditional water harvesting, rejuvenation of ponds and tanks, and reusing water.",
What has led to soil degradation in modern agriculture?,The improper use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.,
List some traditional farming practices for holistic soil management.,"Use of cow dung, natural fertilisers, mulching, and multi-cropping.",
What was the 'Green Revolution' and where was it prominent?,"A period of increased agricultural production, to which Punjab was a major contributor.",
What problem did the shift to high-yielding crop varieties in the 1960s create in Punjab?,"These varieties required more water, leading to the over-extraction of groundwater.",
What percentage of Punjab's area is classified as 'over-exploited' in terms of groundwater?,Almost 80%.,
What is a major environmental issue associated with cement production?,"It is one of the most polluting industries, releasing fine dust that harms health and the environment.",
"What are some alternative, less polluting building materials?","Traditional materials like stone and mud, new plant-based materials, and recycled materials from waste plastic.",
What is Vrikshāyurveda?,An ancient Indian botanical science focused on the study and care of plants and trees.,
What did the state of Sikkim achieve in 2016?,It became a 100 per cent organic state.,
What was a key benefit of Sikkim's transition to organic farming for farmers?,Their incomes grew by 20 per cent on average.,
What is the International Solar Alliance?,A coalition of sunshine-rich countries launched by India and France in 2015 to harness solar power.,
What is lokasangraha as mentioned in the Bhagavad Gītā?,The idea that everyone must transcend personal desires and act for the wellbeing of all.,
What period does the term 'medieval' refer to in Indian history according to the text?,From the 11th to the 17th centuries.,
What were the primary motivations for the invasions of India during the medieval period?,"reputed riches, territorial ambitions, and the desire to spread religion by force.",
Which five successive foreign dynasties ruled during the Delhi Sultanate?,"The Mamluks, the Khiljis, the Tughlaqs, the Sayyids, and the Lodis.",
What does an inscription in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque state about its construction?,Materials from 27 destroyed Hindu and Jain temples were used in its construction.,
Why did Ala-ud-din Khilji call himself 'the second Alexander'?,To signify his ambition for extensive conquest.,
"What was a significant, though short-lived, achievement of Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign?",Most of the Indian subcontinent was brought under one ruler for the first time since the Mauryan Empire.,
What was the jizya tax?,A tax imposed on non-Muslim subjects for protection and exemption from military service.,
Who was Timur and what was his objective in invading India?,"A Turkic-Mongol conqueror who aimed to wage war on and plunder the wealth of ""infidels"".",
Which kingdom in the east successfully resisted the Delhi Sultanate's advance?,The Eastern Ganga kingdom of Kalinga.,
For what is the Eastern Ganga ruler Narasimhadeva I particularly noted?,He built the famed Sūrya temple at Konark to commemorate his military victories.,
What was the origin of the Hoysala dynasty's emblem according to Kannada folklore?,It commemorates a young man named Sala who fought a lion to save his guru.,
Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?,"Two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, who had initially served under Muhammad bin Tughlaq.",
What unique feature do the monolithic pillars of the Vitthala temple's mahāmandapa possess?,They are 'musical pillars' that produce different musical notes when struck.,
What was the outcome of the Battle of Talikota in 1565?,"The Deccan Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara forces, leading to the destruction of the city of Vijayanagara.",
Which battle marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire?,"The First Battle of Panipat in 1526, where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.",
"What did Babur's autobiography, the Baburnama, reveal about his personality?",He was cultured and intellectually curious but also a brutal and ruthless conqueror.,
What is jauhar?,The act of Rajput women jumping into mass fires to avoid capture and enslavement by invading armies.,
What was Akbar's policy of 'sulh-i-kul'?,A doctrine of 'peace with all' or tolerance of all faiths.,
What was the purpose of Akbar's 'house of translation'?,To have major Sanskrit texts translated into Persian.,
How did Aurangzeb become emperor?,"He defeated and executed his brother Dara Shikoh and imprisoned his father, Shah Jahan.",
What was a key factor in the decline of the Mughal empire after Aurangzeb's death?,The depletion of the empire's treasury due to constant warfare in the Deccan.,
In what way did Aurangzeb's religious policies differ from Akbar's?,"He reimposed the jizya tax, banned practices he considered un-Islamic, and ordered the demolition of temples.",
What is the significance of Rani Durgavati in Indian history?,She was a valiant Gond queen who is remembered for her wise rule and resistance against Mughal invasion.,
What was the outcome of the Battle of Haldighati?,"The Mughal army had the upper hand, but Maharana Pratap escaped and continued guerrilla warfare.",
What was the paik system of the Ahom kingdom?,A system where every able-bodied man provided service to the state in exchange for land rights.,
What was the significance of the Battle of Saraighat?,"The Ahom military commander Lachit Borphukan defeated a much larger Mughal force, preserving Ahom independence.",
"Who was the tenth and last Sikh Guru, and what did he establish?","Guru Gobind Singh, who established the Khalsa, a martial brotherhood.",
What is the significance of the Gurudwara Sis Gunj Sahib in Delhi?,It marks the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded by Aurangzeb.,
Who unified the Sikh confederacies to establish the Sikh Empire?,Maharaja Ranjit Singh.,
What was the iqta system in the Delhi Sultanate?,A system where territories were assigned to nobles to collect taxes for the Sultan's treasury.,
What was the mansabdari system under Akbar?,A system where officers were ranked and required to maintain a specific number of troops and animals for the state.,
What was a hundi in medieval India?,"A written instruction for payment, which served as a precursor to modern banking.",
How did temples function as economic centres?,"They owned land, managed community infrastructure, provided credit to merchants, and funded trade.",
Who are the Marathas?,"A group of people native to the Deccan plateau, identified with the Marathi language.",
What was the political situation in Maharashtra during the 13th century?,Most of Maharashtra was ruled by the Yadava dynasty.,
Who was Shivaji and when was he born?,Shivaji was born in 1630 into the Bhonsle clan to Shahji and Jijabai.,
What was Shivaji's vision for his kingdom?,He envisioned a sovereign kingdom or 'Swarājya'.,
What revolutionary military step did Shivaji take?,He established a navy to secure access to coastal resources.,
What warfare tactic was Shivaji known for?,"Guerrilla warfare, which uses small, swift, surprise attacks.",
What is the significance of the wagh nakh?,It is a small weapon shaped like a tiger's claw that Shivaji used to kill Afzal Khan.,
Why did Shivaji sack the city of Surat?,As a retaliatory action for a three-year-long wave of Mughal attacks on his territories.,
What was Shivaji's formal title after his coronation?,Shri Raja Shiva Chhatrapati'.,
What was the dakshiņa-digvijaya?,"Shivaji's conquest of the South, which included parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.",
Who became the Chhatrapati after Shivaji's death?,"His son, Sambhaji.",
Who was Tarabai and what was her contribution to the Maratha empire?,She was Rajaram's queen and the architect of the northward Maratha expansion.,
Who was the Peshwa and what was their role in the Maratha empire?,"The Peshwa was the prime minister and wielded great influence, even over the Chhatrapati.",
Which two Peshwas were instrumental in the pan-Indian expansion of the Marathas?,Peshwa Bajirao I and his son Nanasaheb Peshwa.,
What was the result of the three Anglo-Maratha wars?,The British succeeded in ending the Maratha power due to internal disunity and superior British technology.,
What was the aşhţa pradhāna mandala?,A council of eight ministers that assisted Shivaji with administration.,
What were chauth and sardeshmukhi?,Taxes levied by the Marathas on provinces not directly under their control in return for protection.,
What was the role of forts in the Maratha state?,"They were the core of the state, essential for strategically controlling routes and sheltering the army.",
Who was Kanhoji Angre?,A Maratha naval commander who led the Marathas to victory in many naval battles in the 18th century.,
What was Shivaji's stance on other religions?,He was a devout Hindu who respected other religions while upholding his own.,
What was the Rājya-Vyavahāra-Kosha?,A treatise commissioned by Shivaji to promote the Marathi language by providing Sanskrit equivalents for Persian words.,
Who was Ahilyabai Holkar and what were her major contributions?,"A ruler of the Holkar dynasty who governed wisely for thirty years, and built and restored hundreds of temples and other public works across India.",
What is the significance of the Modi script for the Marathas?,It was the main script used for their correspondence.,
Who was Serfoji II and what were his notable contributions?,"A Thanjavur Maratha ruler who was a great patron of the arts, established a centre for medicine, started a printing press, and had the history of his family inscribed on the Brihadishwara temple.",
What was the ideal that drove the Marathas' fight against oppressive rule?,The ideal of Swarajya.,
What is the usual definition of colonialism?,"The practice where one country takes control of another region, establishing settlements and imposing its systems.",
What were the main motivations for European colonialism?,"Political competition, economic advantages like new resources and trade routes, and converting indigenous populations to Christianity.",
What was India's estimated contribution to the world GDP before the 16th century?,"At least one-fourth, making it one of the two largest economies globally along with China.",
"Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, and when?","Vasco da Gama, who arrived at Kappad (near Kozhikode) in May 1498.",
What was the cartaz system implemented by the Portuguese?,A system requiring all ships in the Arabian Sea to purchase Portuguese permits for navigation.,
What was the Goa Inquisition?,A tribunal established by the Portuguese in Goa in 1560 that persecuted non-Christians and suspected heretics.,
Which battle marked a significant decline in Dutch presence in India?,"The Battle of Colachel in 1741, where they were defeated by the forces of Travancore.",
Who was Dupleix and what colonial strategies did he pioneer?,Governor-General of French India who trained Indian soldiers (sepoys) and used indirect rule through puppet rulers.,
What was the English East India Company?,"A trading company granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I, which eventually became an imperial power in India.",
"What was the ""divide and rule"" policy of the British?",A strategy of exploiting rivalries between regional rulers and divisions within Indian society to gain power.,
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?,"The British, led by Robert Clive, defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-daulah, through a conspiracy with Mir Jafar.",
What was the Doctrine of Lapse?,A policy by which any princely state would be annexed by the British if its ruler died without a natural male heir.,
What was the consequence of the East India Company's harsh revenue collection in Bengal in 1770-1772?,A catastrophic famine that killed an estimated 10 million people.,
"According to some historians, what major event in Britain was partly funded by the ""Bengal plunder""?",The Industrial Revolution.,
Who was Dadabhai Naoroji and what was his contribution to understanding the economic impact of British rule?,"A respected political figure who authored ""Poverty and Un-British Rule in India,"" detailing the wealth drained from India.",
What was the impact of British policy on the Indian textile industry?,Heavy duties on Indian textiles in Britain and minimal tariffs on British goods in India led to the ruin of the Indian textile industry.,
What did William Bentinck observe about the fate of cotton weavers in 1834?,"""The bones of the cotton weavers are bleaching the plains of India"".",
How did the British dismantle India's traditional governance structures?,"They replaced them with a centralised bureaucracy, disregarding customary laws and practices.",
What was the objective of Thomas B. Macaulay's 1835 'Minute on Indian Education'?,"To create a class of Indians who were ""Indian in blood and colour, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect"".",
What was the primary purpose of the railway network built by the British in India?,To move raw materials to ports for export and distribute British manufactured goods throughout India.,
Who were the leaders of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855-1856?,"Two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.",
What was the Indigo Revolt (1859-1862)?,An uprising by peasants in Bengal against European planters who forced them to grow indigo instead of food crops.,
What event is often referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny' by the British and the 'Great Rebellion of 1857' by Indian historians?,A widespread uprising of Indian soldiers (sepoys) and civilians against the rule of the British East India Company.,
What was the immediate trigger for the 1857 Rebellion?,"Rumours that rifle cartridges were greased with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim sepoys.",
Who were two prominent female leaders of the 1857 Rebellion?,Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh.,
What was a major outcome of the 1857 Rebellion?,"The British Crown took direct control of India from the East India Company, beginning the period of the British Raj.",
What was an unintended consequence of the British documentation of India?,"While it was a profound cultural loss due to the theft of artefacts, it also promoted some appreciation of Indian art in Europe.",
What is universal adult franchise?,"The right of every adult citizen to have one vote, with all votes having equal value, irrespective of caste, creed, race, religion, gender, etc.",
"What is the minimum voting age in India, and when was it changed?","The minimum age is 18, changed from 21 in 1988.",
What is a constituency?,An area whose voters elect a representative to a legislative body.,
"Before independence, what percentage of Indians were allowed to vote?",Only 13 per cent.,
What innovative measure was introduced for the elderly and people with disabilities in the 2024 elections?,They could cast their votes from home.,
What is NOTA in the Indian electoral system?,"""None Of The Above,"" an option that allows voters to reject all candidates.",
What is the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI)?,It is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections.,
What are some of the crucial tasks performed by the ECI?,"Setting election dates, registering political parties, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct, and overseeing the entire electoral process.",
How many Lok Sabha constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?,84 for Scheduled Castes and 47 for Scheduled Tribes.,
What is an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)?,A machine used for casting votes electronically.,
What is a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)?,"A system that produces a paper record of the vote cast on an EVM, allowing for verification.",
What is the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)?,A set of guidelines for political parties and candidates to ensure free and fair elections.,
Who was T.N. Seshan and what were his contributions to the Indian electoral system?,"A Chief Election Commissioner who introduced reforms to make elections fairer, more transparent, and fearless.",
How many constituencies is India divided into for the Lok Sabha elections?,543 constituencies.,
What is the 'First-Past-the-Post' electoral system?,"A system where the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins, even without a majority.",
What are the elected representatives to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies called?,Members of Parliament (MPs) for the Lok Sabha and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for state assemblies.,
How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected?,They are chosen through indirect elections by the elected members of the state legislative assemblies (MLAs).,
Why is the Rajya Sabha called the Permanent House?,"It is never dissolved; one-third of its members retire every two years, and new members are elected.",
Who elects the President of India?,An electoral college consisting of elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).,
Who elects the Vice President of India?,An electoral college consisting of the elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament.,
What does the principle of Universal Adult Franchise guarantee?,It guarantees all adult citizens the right to vote irrespective of their background.,
What is the supreme legislative body of the Indian government?,"The Parliament, which makes laws for the country.",
What is the composition of the Indian Parliament?,It is composed of the President and two houses: the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.,
What is a 'bicameral' system?,A system with two houses or chambers in the legislature.,
How are the Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Rajya Sabha elected?,They are elected indirectly by an electoral college.,
On what basis are the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha allocated to each state?,Based on the population of each state.,
What is federalism in the Indian context?,"A form of government where power is distributed between the centre, states, and local governments.",
Who presides over the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?,"The Speaker, elected by the members, presides over the Lok Sabha, and the Vice President of India acts as the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.",
What is the Sengol and what does it symbolise?,"A gold-plated, silver sceptre that symbolises the transfer of power and just rule.",
What are the two main functions of the Parliament?,The legislative function (making laws) and the executive function (ensuring laws are implemented and enforced).,
Who are the members of the Union Executive?,"The President, the Vice President, and the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.",
What is a 'bill' in the parliamentary context?,A draft of a proposed law that needs to be approved by the parliament to become an act.,
Which constitutional amendment made free and compulsory education a fundamental right?,"The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, which introduced Article 21A.",
What is a 'Money Bill' and where can it be introduced?,A bill concerned with financial matters that can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President.,
What is the 'Question Hour' in the Lok Sabha?,The first hour of a parliamentary session where MPs can ask ministers questions about government policies and activities.,
Who is the nominal head of the Executive in India?,"The President, who is the Head of State.",
Who is the de facto executive authority in India's parliamentary system?,The Prime Minister.,
What is the role of the Judiciary in the Indian government?,"It is responsible for interpreting and applying laws, and acts as the custodian of the Constitution.",
What is meant by 'separation of powers' and the system of 'checks and balances'?,"A system where the powers of the legislature, executive, and judiciary are distinct, and each organ can check the powers of the others to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.",
"What are the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List?",Lists in the Constitution that specify the subjects on which the Union and State governments can legislate.,
How does the structure of state government parallel the union government?,"Both have a constitutional head (President/Governor), an executive head (Prime Minister/Chief Minister), and a legislature (Parliament/State Assembly).",
What are unicameral and bicameral state legislatures?,"Unicameral legislatures have one house (Vidhan Sabha), while bicameral legislatures have two houses (Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad).",
What is the term of office for a member of the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabha?,5 years.,
What does 'productivity' mean in the parliamentary context?,It is measured by the number of hours the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha functioned against the time it was scheduled to.,
What did former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee say about the endurance of the nation and its democracy?,"""Governments will come and go, parties will rise and fall. But the nation must endure, and its democracy must live on."".",
What are the factors of production?,The resources or inputs used in producing goods and services.,
What are the four types of factors of production in economics?,"Land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship.",
What does 'land' as a factor of production encompass?,"Not just geographical land but also natural resources like soil, forests, water, and minerals.",
What is the difference between labour and human capital?,"Labour is the physical and mental effort used in production, while human capital refers to the specialised skills, knowledge, and expertise required to perform that labour.",
What are the facilitators of human capital?,"Education, training, healthcare, and social and cultural influences.",
What is the Japanese concept of kaizen?,Continuous improvement'.,
What is the demographic dividend?,"The benefit a country gets when it has a large number of young and working people, which can lead to economic growth.",
What are the shilpa shāstras?,Ancient Indian texts containing detailed design guidelines for various arts and crafts.,
What unique shipbuilding technique was used by ancient Indians?,A stitching technique that involved stitching wooden planks together with cords instead of nails.,
What does 'capital' as a factor of production comprise?,"Monetary resources and durable assets like machinery, tools, and buildings used for production.",
What is the stock market?,A special type of market where shares of large companies are bought and sold to raise financial capital.,
Who is an entrepreneur?,"A person who comes up with an idea, takes risks, gathers other factors of production, and works to make their startup idea successful.",
Who was J.R.D. Tata and what was his contribution to India?,"A great entrepreneur who played a big role in building modern India, founded India's first airline, and believed in the social responsibility of businesses.",
What is technology in the context of production?,The application of scientific knowledge to production-related activities.,
How are the factors of production interconnected?,"They are combined in different proportions to produce goods and services, and they complement each other.",
What is a supply chain?,"A network of individuals, organisations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the production and sale of goods.",
"In 2025, what is India's rank as a mobile phone manufacturer?",The world's second-largest after China.,
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?,A business practice of addressing social and environmental concerns in operations to benefit society and biodiversity.,
What was a significant legal milestone for CSR in India?,"In 2014, India became the first nation to mandate CSR, requiring companies to spend 2% of their average profits on CSR activities.",
How can technology change the proportion of factors of production used?,"Increased use of machines in agriculture can lower the dependence on labour, and 3-D printing can help produce handloom products at a large scale.",
What must we return to for a regenerative economy?,"The innate wisdom of nature herself, the ultimate regenerator and recycler of all resources.",
How is a micro-hydel plant an example of using natural resources?,It converts the power of flowing water into electricity.,
What does an offshore oil rig do?,It extracts petroleum from below the seabed.,
Give an example of how a natural element becomes a resource through human action.,Trees become a resource when we cut them and convert their wood into furniture.,
What are 'sacred groves' and how do they relate to resource use?,They are areas where it is culturally unacceptable to cut trees.,
What does the term 'exploitation' of natural resources mean in this context?,"The extraction, utilisation, and consumption of natural resources.",
What are some of the 'treasures' of the Earth mentioned in the text?,"Water, air, soil, coal, petroleum, precious stones, metal ores, and timber.",
How does gentle ploughing benefit the soil?,It causes minimal disturbance to the underground ecosystem and retains soil moisture.,
What is a common belief about nature in many indigenous traditions?,"That nature is sacred, a nurturer, and nourisher.",
"What is the origin of all things around us, according to the text?","At some point, they all lead back to nature.",
How are natural resources categorised based on their use?,"As resources essential for life, materials, and sources for energy.",
What are the three most essential resources for life?,"The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.",
How does India's geographical diversity contribute to its resources?,"It provides a wide variety of natural resources, from wood to marble and coal to gold.",
What is the role of energy in modern living?,"It is a cornerstone for electricity, transportation, and all types of production processes.",
What is the principle of restoration in nature?,The process of returning something to its original healthy state if it has been degraded or damaged.,
How does a forest recover after a wildfire?,Through the process of restoration.,
What is the principle of regeneration in nature?,Nature's ability to create new life and the conditions for it to thrive.,
How does planting native trees restore an ecosystem?,"The trees provide food and shelter for birds, squirrels, and other creatures, enabling life to return.",
Give an example of a renewable resource that depends on other natural features.,River water is a renewable resource as long as glaciers and forests exist.,
What is a condition for timber to be a renewable resource?,It can be taken from the forest in limited quantities if we allow it to regenerate.,
What are some examples of renewable energy sources?,"Solar energy, wind energy, and energy from flowing water.",
What has led to the faster melting of glaciers in the Himalayas?,Rising temperatures caused by fossil fuel-driven industrialization and deforestation.,
What is the consequence of over-fishing tuna?,"The rapid decline in their population, which disrupts the ocean ecosystem.",
How do industrial wastes affect rivers?,They can make the river poisonous and unable to support life.,
How many litres of oxygen does a human being need per day on average?,About 350 litres.,
How are non-renewable resources like fossil fuels formed?,They are created over long periods of time.,
Why is the judicious use of coal important for India?,"Because the demand for electricity is increasing, and coal reserves may last only another 50 years.",
How does the uneven distribution of natural resources affect industries?,Industries located near natural resources create employment opportunities for local people.,
How can the development of industries around natural resources be both beneficial and costly?,It creates economic opportunities but can lead to the displacement of local people and damage to sacred places.,
How has trade in natural resources influenced history?,It fuelled the development of large empires in India.,
What is an example of a conflict over shared river water between Indian states?,"The sharing of the Kaveri River water among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.",
What is the 'paradox of plenty'?,The phenomenon where regions rich in natural resources experience slower economic growth.,
How can a country avoid the 'natural resource curse'?,By investing in industries that convert resources into products of higher value.,
What are the three main consequences of irresponsible use of natural resources?,"Pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.",
What problem is caused by extracting groundwater faster than it is replenished?,"It leads to a deficit, higher extraction costs, and eventually, unavailability of groundwater.",
What are some traditional practices for water conservation?,"Water harvesting, rejuvenation of ponds and tanks, and cutting down on wasteful consumption.",
What has been the effect of improper use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides on soil?,It has led to soil degradation.,
What was the impact of the Green Revolution on Punjab's groundwater?,The shift to high-yielding varieties of crops led to severe depletion of groundwater resources.,
What percentage of Punjab's area is classified as 'over-exploited' for groundwater?,Almost 80%.,
What is a significant environmental impact of cement production?,"It is a highly polluting industry that releases fine dust, causing air, soil, and water pollution.",
What are some sustainable alternatives to cement in construction?,"Traditional materials like stone and mud, new plant-based materials, and recycled materials from waste plastic.",
What does Vrikshayurveda teach about agriculture?,"It offers elaborate recommendations on sustainable practices like seed collection, irrigation, pest management, and soil health.",
What was the result of Sikkim's transition to 100% organic farming?,"Flourishing biodiversity, increased tourism, and a 20% average increase in farmers' incomes.",
What is the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?,A coalition of sunshine-rich countries launched by India and France to promote solar power.,
What is the significance of the Bhadla Solar Park?,It is one of the largest solar parks in the world and a symbol of India's transition to renewable energy.,
What is the concept of lokasangraha?,"An idea from the Bhagavad Gītā that one should act for the wellbeing of all, transcending personal desires.",
What does the term 'medieval' signify in the context of this chapter?,The period from the 11th to the 17th centuries in Indian history.,
What were the main drivers of the invasions from Central Asia into India during this period?,"The lure of India's reputed riches, territorial ambitions, and the desire to spread their religion.",
Which dynasties constituted the Delhi Sultanate?,"The Mamluks (Slave dynasty), the Khiljis, the Tughlaqs, the Sayyids, and the Lodis.",
What is a 'Sultanate'?,A territory ruled by a 'Sultan'.,
What does the inscription on a coin of Ala-ud-din Khilji signify?,His ambition to be 'the second Alexander' ('Sikander Sani').,
Who was Malik Kafur?,Ala-ud-din Khilji's slave-general who expanded the Sultanate's reach into the south.,
What was Muhammad bin Tughlaq's controversial decision regarding his capital?,"He moved it from Delhi to Daulatabad and then back again, causing great loss of life.",
What was the 'token currency' introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?,"An attempt to use cheap copper coins as tokens for the value of silver or gold coins, which led to economic decline.",
What is 'iconoclasm'?,The rejection or destruction of religious images considered idolatrous.,
Who built the famous Sūrya temple at Konark and why?,"Narasimhadeva I, to commemorate his victories against the Delhi Sultanate.",
Who were the Musunuri Nayakas?,Telugu chieftains who formed a confederacy and defeated the Delhi Sultanate's forces in Warangal.,
What is the story behind the name 'Hoysala'?,It comes from a legend of a young man named Sala who struck a lion to save his guru.,
Who was Rana Kumbha?,A ruler of the Mewar kingdom who resisted the Delhi Sultanate and later sultanates in the 15th century.,
What is Kumbhalgarh Fort famous for?,"Its massive 36-kilometre-long wall, one of the longest in the world.",
Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?,"Two brothers, Harihara and Bukka, who rejected the authority of the Delhi Sultanate.",
What is the story behind the founding of the Vijayanagara capital at Hampi?,A guru interpreted the sight of a hare chasing hounds as a symbol of resilience and advised the founders to establish their capital there.,
Who were the main rivals of the Vijayanagara Empire?,The Bahmani Sultanate and the Gajapati rulers of Odisha.,
Who was Krishnadevaraya?,A celebrated ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire under whom it reached its peak of military power and cultural renaissance.,
What is the Āmuktamalyada?,An epic poem in Telugu composed by Krishnadevaraya on the story of the Tamil poet-saint Āndāl.,
What was the outcome of the Battle of Talikota?,"The Deccan Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara forces, leading to the destruction of the city of Vijayanagara and the eventual end of the empire.",
Who laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India?,"Babur, a Turkic-Mongol ruler, after his victory at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.",
"What was Babur's impression of India as recorded in his autobiography, the Baburnama?",He found it a country of few charms but acknowledged its wealth and skilled artisans.,
Who was Sher Shah Suri?,A powerful Afghan leader who established the Sur Empire over large parts of north India for a short period.,
What is jauhar?,A practice of Rajput women committing mass self-immolation to avoid capture and enslavement by invading armies.,
What was Akbar's policy of 'sulh-i-kul'?,"A doctrine of 'peace with all' or tolerance of all faiths, which he promoted to stabilize his empire.",
What was the purpose of Akbar's 'house of translation'?,To translate major Sanskrit texts like the Mahābhārata and Rāmāyana into Persian.,
How did Aurangzeb ascend to the Mughal throne?,"He defeated his elder brother Dara Shikoh in battle, executed him, and imprisoned his father Shah Jahan.",
What was a major reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb?,"The depletion of the empire's treasury due to constant wars, especially in the Deccan.",
What was the paik system of the Ahom kingdom?,A system where every able-bodied man provided military or labor service to the state in exchange for land rights.,
Who was Lachit Borphukan?,An Ahom military commander who famously defeated a larger Mughal force at the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.,
Who established the Khalsa?,"Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh Guru, as a martial brotherhood to defend the faith.",
What is the significance of the Gurudwara Sis Gunj Sahib in Delhi?,"It marks the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was beheaded on the orders of Aurangzeb.",
What was a hundi?,"A written instruction for payment that served as an early form of banking, enabling financial transactions across political borders.",
What is the linguistic identity of the Marathas?,"They are speakers of the Marathi language, which has a rich literary history.",
Who was Shivaji and what was his contribution?,He was the founder of the Maratha kingdom and united the Marathas into a political power.,
What was Shivaji's vision for his kingdom?,A sovereign kingdom or 'Swarājya'.,
What innovative military strategy did Shivaji employ?,"He established a navy to secure the west coast, a revolutionary step at the time.",
What is the significance of the wagh nakh?,It is a weapon resembling a tiger's claw that Shivaji used to kill the Bijapuri general Afzal Khan.,
What was the outcome of Shivaji's raid on Shaista Khan's camp?,It was a successful surgical strike that forced the Mughal nobleman to leave Maharashtra.,
Why did Shivaji sack the city of Surat?,As a retaliatory action against the Mughal Empire for their attacks on his territories.,
What was Shivaji's title after his coronation?,Shri Raja Shiva Chhatrapati'.,
What was the dakshiņa-digvijaya?,"Shivaji's conquest of the South, which gave the Marathas strategic depth against the Mughals.",
What was Shivaji's stance on the slave trade?,"He forbade the Dutch from trading slaves, showing his concern for his subjects.",
Who was Tarabai?,The queen of Rajaram who led the Marathas after his death and was the architect of their northward expansion.,
What was the role of the Peshwa in the Maratha Empire?,"The Prime Minister, who wielded great influence and was instrumental in the empire's expansion.",
What was the outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761?,"The Marathas suffered a disastrous defeat against the Afghans, but quickly recovered.",
Who was Ahilyabai Holkar?,"A wise and devout ruler of the Holkar dynasty who governed for thirty years and undertook extensive public works, including the rebuilding of temples.",
What was the aşhţa pradhāna mandala?,Shivaji's council of eight ministers that assisted him in administration.,
What were chauth and sardeshmukhi?,Taxes levied by the Marathas on territories not directly under their rule in exchange for protection.,
What was the Modi script?,A cursive form of the Devanagari script used by the Marathas for their correspondence.,
Who was Serfoji II?,"A Maratha ruler of Thanjavur who was a great patron of arts and sciences, and contributed to the development of Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam.",
What is the ideal of Swarajya?,The ideal of a sovereign kingdom that drove the Marathas' fight against oppressive rule and later inspired India's freedom movement.,
What is the general definition of colonialism?,"The practice of one country taking control of another, establishing settlements, and imposing its political, economic, and cultural systems.",
What were the primary motivations for European colonialism from the 15th century onwards?,"Political competition, economic advantages (resources, markets, trade routes), and converting indigenous populations to Christianity.",
What was India's economic standing before the 16th century?,"It was a vibrant economic and cultural powerhouse, contributing at least one-fourth of the world's GDP.",
Who was the first European to establish a sea route to India?,"The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who arrived in 1498.",
What was the cartaz system?,A system implemented by the Portuguese that required all ships in the Arabian Sea to purchase permits for navigation.,
What was the Goa Inquisition?,A tribunal established by the Portuguese in Goa in 1560 to persecute non-Christians and suspected heretics.,
Who was Rani Abbakka?,A queen from Ullal who resisted the Portuguese attempts to take over her territory in the 16th century.,
Which battle marked a significant defeat for the Dutch in India?,"The Battle of Colachel in 1741, where they were defeated by the forces of the Travancore kingdom.",
Who was Dupleix?,The Governor-General of French India who pioneered colonial strategies like training Indian soldiers (,
What was the outcome of the Carnatic Wars?,"The French lost ground to the British, and their colonial ambitions in India were checked.",
How did the English East India Company transform from a trading company to an imperial power?,"It gradually established political relationships, exploited local conflicts through a 'divide and rule' policy, and used military force to expand its territory.",
What was the Doctrine of Lapse?,A British policy of annexing any princely state whose ruler died without a natural male heir.,
What was the consequence of the East India Company's harsh revenue policies in Bengal in 1770-1772?,A devastating famine that killed an estimated 10 million people.,
Who was Dadabhai Naoroji and what did his work reveal?,He was an Indian political leader whose book,
"How did British policies affect India's indigenous industries, particularly textiles?",Heavy duties on Indian imports to Britain and promotion of British goods in India led to the ruin of the Indian textile industry.,
What was the aim of Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education'?,"To create a class of Indians who were ""English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect"" to serve British interests.",
What was the primary purpose of the railways built by the British in India?,"To transport raw materials to ports for export and to distribute British manufactured goods, as well as to move troops quickly.",
What was the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion?,An early resistance movement in Bengal by Hindu and Muslim ascetics against British restrictions and policies after the 1770 famine.,
What was the Santhal Rebellion of 1855-1856?,"A widespread uprising of the Santhal people against moneylenders, landlords, and British policies that were taking away their ancestral lands.",
What was the immediate trigger of the Great Rebellion of 1857?,"Rumours that the new rifle cartridges were greased with cow and pig fat, which offended Hindu and Muslim sepoys.",
Who was Mangal Pandey?,"A sepoy who attacked British officers at Barrackpore, and his execution sparked further discontent leading to the 1857 Rebellion.",
Who were some of the key leaders of the 1857 Rebellion?,"Bahadur Shah Zafar, Nana Saheb, Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, and Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh.",
What was the main outcome of the 1857 Rebellion?,"The British Crown took direct control of India from the East India Company, marking the beginning of the British Raj.",
What was an unintended positive consequence of the colonial rule in India?,"It opened India to the world and led to the study and appreciation of Indian culture and languages in Europe, although this was often accompanied by the theft of cultural artefacts.",
What is the cornerstone of Indian democracy?,Universal adult franchise.,
What was the minimum voting age in India before 1988?,21 years.,
Under what conditions can a person be barred from voting in India?,If found guilty of committing certain serious crimes.,
What was the literacy rate in India around the time of Independence?,"About 14 per cent, and only about 8 per cent among women.",
What is the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI)?,It is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections.,
When were the first general elections held in independent India?,In 1951-1952.,
What is a VVPAT machine used for?,"It produces a physical paper record of a vote cast on an EVM, allowing for verification and recounting.",
What is the 'First-Past-the-Post' electoral system?,"The candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins, even if they don't get a majority of the votes.",
What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha?,A six-year term.,
Who nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?,The President of India.,
What is the 'single transferable vote system' used for in Rajya Sabha elections?,To ensure that smaller states also get fair representation.,
Who is not involved in electing the President of India?,"Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, and members of Legislative Councils.",
Who elects the Vice President of India?,An electoral college consisting of the elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament.,
What are some of the challenges facing India's electoral system?,"The growing influence of money in elections, a significant proportion of candidates with criminal records, and voter apathy, particularly in urban areas.",
What is a 'secret ballot' and why is it important?,"A voting method where a voter's choice is anonymous, ensuring privacy and fairness in the election process.",
Who manages the elections to gram panchayats and urban local bodies in India?,The State Election Commissions.,
Who was Shyam Saran Negi?,A school teacher who was the first voter in India's general elections of 1951.,
What is a 'coalition' government?,A government formed by a group of two or more political parties working together.,
What is a bicameral legislature?,A legislative body that is divided into two separate chambers or houses.,
"What is the spirit of the Constitution, according to Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar?",The spirit of the age.,
What does the design of the new Parliament building reflect?,"Balance, inclusivity, and purpose, with green construction that cuts electricity use by 30 per cent.",
What is the supreme legislative body of the Indian government?,"The Parliament, which comprises all elected representatives of the people.",
What does the Indian Parliament consist of?,The President and two houses: the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).,
What is a 'bicameral' system?,A legislative system with two houses or chambers.,
What is the basis for allocating the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to each state?,The population of each state.,
What is the principle of 'federalism' in the Indian context?,"A system of government where power is distributed between the centre, states, and local governments to balance national unity and local interests.",
Who are the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?,"The Speaker, elected by the members, presides over the Lok Sabha, and the Vice President of India is the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.",
What is the Sengol?,"A gold-plated, silver sceptre that was a symbol of the transfer of power during India's independence and now represents righteous and just rule in the Lok Sabha.",
What are the four main functions of the Parliament as per the Constitution?,"Constitutional functions, lawmaking, executive accountability, and financial accountability.",
What is a 'bill' in the parliamentary process?,A draft of a proposed law that is introduced in Parliament for discussion and approval before it can become an act.,
What is a 'Money Bill'?,A bill concerning financial matters like taxation and government borrowing that can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the President's prior recommendation.,
What is the 'Question Hour' in the Parliament?,"The first hour of a parliamentary session where Members of Parliament (MPs) can ask ministers questions about government policies and actions, holding the executive accountable.",
Who is the nominal head of the Executive in India?,"The President of India, who is the Head of State.",
Who is the 'de facto' executive authority in India?,"The Prime Minister, who leads the Council of Ministers.",
What is the role of the Judiciary in India's system of governance?,"It is the branch of government that interprets and applies laws, acts as the custodian of the Constitution, and ensures that the other branches operate within its framework.",
What is the 'separation of powers' and the system of 'checks and balances'?,"A system that distributes power among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary, and allows each branch to check the powers of the others to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.",
"What are the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List?","Lists in the Constitution that divide legislative powers between the Union and State governments, with the Concurrent List containing subjects on which both can legislate.",
What are the two houses of a bicameral state legislature called?,The Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council).,
What is meant by 'productivity' in the parliamentary context?,It is a measure of the number of hours the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha actually functioned compared to the scheduled time.,
What are the four main factors of production in economics?,"Land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship.",
"In economics, what does the term 'land' include?","Not only geographical land but also all natural resources like soil, forests, water, minerals, etc..",
What is the difference between 'labour' and 'human capital'?,"Labour refers to the physical and mental effort used in production, while human capital is the specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform that labour.",
What are the key facilitators of human capital?,"Education, training, healthcare, and social and cultural influences.",
What is the Japanese concept of kaizen?,It means 'continuous improvement' and has been applied in Japan to achieve higher standards of living.,
What is the 'demographic dividend'?,The economic benefit a country can get when it has a large number of young and working people.,
What are the shilpa shāstras?,"Ancient Indian texts that provide detailed guidelines on various arts and crafts like sculpture, painting, and architecture.",
What is 'stitched shipbuilding'?,"An ancient Indian technique of making ships by stitching wooden planks together with cords instead of nails, which made them flexible for navigating the Indian Ocean.",
What does 'capital' as a factor of production consist of?,"Monetary resources and durable assets like machinery, tools, equipment, buildings, etc., used in production.",
What is an 'entrepreneur'?,"A person who comes up with a business idea, takes risks, organizes the other factors of production, and works to make their venture successful.",
Who was J.R.D. Tata?,"A pioneering Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded Tata Airlines (later Air India) and led the Tata Group's expansion, while also emphasizing social responsibility.",
How does technology act as an enabler of production?,"It is the application of scientific knowledge that helps in creating new products and improving production processes, making them more efficient.",
What is a 'supply chain'?,"The network of individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the production and sale of goods.",
What is India's position as a mobile phone manufacturer?,It is the world's second-largest after China.,
What is 'Corporate Social Responsibility' (CSR)?,A business model where companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their operations to benefit society and biodiversity.,
What is a unique aspect of India's CSR law?,"India was the first country to mandate CSR, requiring companies to spend 2% of their average profits on CSR activities.",
What does 'labour-intensive' production mean?,"Production that relies more on labour, such as in agriculture, construction, and handicrafts.",
What does 'capital-intensive' production mean?,"Production that requires more capital and specialized machinery, such as in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips or satellites.",
How can technology help revive dying art forms?,3-D printing can be used to produce handloom products on a large scale to serve the market.,
What is the responsibility of producers towards natural resources?,"To use them responsibly to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, by reducing waste and pollution.",
Who ascended the throne of France in 1774?,Louis XVI of the Bourbon family.,
What is the term used to describe French society and institutions before 1789?,The Old Regime.,
Into how many estates was the French society divided during the Old Regime?,Three Estates.,
Which of the three Estates paid all the taxes in France?,The Third Estate alone bore the burden of taxes.,
What was the tax levied by the Church called?,"Tithes, comprising one-tenth of the agricultural produce.",
What was the direct tax paid to the state known as?,Taille.,
What was the fortress-prison stormed by the people on 14 July 1789?,The Bastille.,
Who wrote the influential pamphlet 'What is the Third Estate'?,Abbé Sieyès.,
What oath did the members of the Third Estate take on 20 June 1789?,"The Tennis Court Oath, swearing not to disperse until they had drafted a constitution.",
What was the main objective of the French Constitution of 1791?,To limit the powers of the monarch.,
Who were classified as 'passive citizens' under the Constitution of 1791?,"Men without voting rights (about 3 million), women, children, and youth below 25.",
"Who composed the patriotic song 'Marseillaise', now the national anthem of France?",The poet Roget de L'Isle.,
What was the most successful political club during the French Revolution?,The Jacobin Club.,
Who was the leader of the Jacobin club?,Maximilian Robespierre.,
The Jacobins came to be known as the sans-culottes. What does this term literally mean?,Those without knee breeches'.,
"When did the newly elected assembly, the Convention, abolish the monarchy in France?",21 September 1792.,
The period from 1793 to 1794 in France is referred to as what?,The Reign of Terror.,
What device was used for beheading people during the Reign of Terror?,"The Guillotine, named after Dr. Guillotin who invented it.",
What was the 'Directory' that ruled France after the fall of the Jacobins?,"An executive made up of five members, appointed by two elected legislative councils.",
Who wrote the 'Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen' in 1791?,Olympe de Gouges.,
When did women in France finally win the right to vote?,In 1946.,
What was one of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime?,The abolition of slavery in the French colonies.,
When was slavery finally abolished in French colonies?,In 1848.,
Who crowned himself Emperor of France in 1804?,Napoleon Bonaparte.,
In which battle was Napoleon Bonaparte finally defeated in 1815?,The Battle of Waterloo.,
Name the three distinct groups that emerged in Europe in response to the French Revolution.,"Liberals, Radicals, and Conservatives.",
What was the 'suffragette movement'?,A movement to give women the right to vote.,
"What major event brought men, women, and children to factories in the 19th century?",The Industrial Revolution.,
"Who sought to build a cooperative community called New Harmony in Indiana, USA?","Robert Owen, a leading English manufacturer.",
Which two thinkers added the idea that industrial society was 'capitalist' and workers had to overthrow it?,Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.,
What did Marx believe would be the natural society of the future?,A communist society.,
Who ruled the Russian Empire in 1914?,Tsar Nicholas II.,
What was the majority religion in the Russian Empire?,Russian Orthodox Christianity.,
"By 1914, what percentage of the Russian factory labour force was made up of women?",31 per cent.,
What was the Russian peasant commune called?,Mir.,
What were the two main factions of the Russian Social Democratic Workers Party?,The Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks.,
Who led the Bolshevik group?,Vladimir Lenin.,
Who were the 'jadidists' in the Russian empire?,Muslim reformers.,
"What is the incident of 22nd January 1905, where over 100 workers were killed, known as?",Bloody Sunday.,
What was the name of the elected consultative Parliament created by the Tsar in 1905?,Duma.,
What was the German name of St Petersburg renamed to show anti-German sentiment?,Petrograd.,
When did the February Revolution take place in Petrograd?,"In February 1917, which brought down the monarchy.",
What came to be called the International Women's Day?,The strike led by women in many factories on 23rd February 1917.,
What were the three demands of Lenin's 'April Theses'?,"The war be brought to a close, land be transferred to peasants, and banks be nationalised.",
The Bolshevik Party renamed itself to what?,The Russian Communist Party.,
Who appointed the Military Revolutionary Committee to organise the seizure of power in October 1917?,"The Petrograd Soviet, under Leon Trotskii.",
"What were the 'reds', 'greens', and 'whites' during the civil war in Russia?","The 'reds' were Bolsheviks, 'greens' were Socialist Revolutionaries, and 'whites' were pro-Tsarists.",
What does USSR stand for?,The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.,
What system was introduced by the Bolsheviks for economic planning?,A process of centralised planning and Five Year Plans.,
What was Stalin's program to develop modern farms and eliminate 'kulaks'?,Collectivisation programme.,
What were the collective farms established under Stalin's program called?,Kolkhoz.,
What was the Comintern?,An international union of pro-Bolshevik socialist parties.,
What was the name of the democratic government established in Germany after the First World War?,The Weimar Republic.,
What treaty was seen as a harsh and humiliating peace by the Germans after WWI?,The Treaty of Versailles.,
"What was the ""war guilt"" clause?",It held Germany responsible for the war and the damages suffered by the Allied countries.,
What were the supporters of the Weimar Republic mockingly called?,November criminals'.,
The revolutionary uprising of which league coincided with the birth of the Weimar Republic?,The Spartacist League.,
What is hyperinflation?,A situation when prices rise phenomenally high.,
The crash of which stock exchange in 1929 led to the Great Economic Depression?,The Wall Street Exchange.,
What was Article 48 of the Weimar constitution?,"It gave the President the power to impose emergency, suspend civil rights and rule by decree.",
What was the original name of the Nazi Party?,The National Socialist German Workers' Party.,
What is propaganda?,"A specific type of message aimed at influencing public opinion, often through posters, films, or speeches.",
On what date did President Hindenburg offer the Chancellorship to Hitler?,30 January 1933.,
What was the Fire Decree of 28 February 1933?,"It indefinitely suspended civic rights like freedom of speech, press, and assembly.",
"Which Act established dictatorship in Germany, giving Hitler all powers to sideline Parliament?",The Enabling Act of 3 March 1933.,
What was the Gestapo?,The secret state police in Nazi Germany.,
Under what slogan did Hitler integrate Austria and Germany in 1938?,"One people, one empire, and one leader'.",
"When did Germany invade Poland, starting the Second World War?",September 1939.,
What was Hitler's geopolitical concept of 'living space' called?,Lebensraum.,
"According to Nazi ideology, which race was at the top of the racial hierarchy?","The blond, blue-eyed, Nordic German Aryans.",
Under which program were many Germans considered mentally or physically unfit condemned to death?,The Euthanasia Programme.,
What were the separated and marked areas where Jews lived called?,Ghettos.,
What were the Nuremberg Laws of 1935?,Citizenship laws that stripped Jews of German citizenship and forbade marriages between Jews and Germans.,
The pogrom against Jews in November 1938 is remembered as what?,The night of broken glass'.,
What was introduced in schools to justify Nazi ideas of race?,Racial science.,
"At what age did boys have to join the Nazi youth organisation, 'Hitler Youth'?",At the age of 14.,
What were awarded to women for producing racially desirable children in Nazi Germany?,Honour Crosses.,
How were mass killings termed in Nazi official communications?,"Special treatment, final solution (for the Jews), euthanasia (for the disabled), selection, and disinfections.",
What does the term 'Holocaust' refer to?,"The Nazi killing operations, especially the mass murder of Jews and other groups.",
What is the disappearance of forests referred to as?,Deforestation.,
"Between 1700 and 1995, what percentage of the world's total forest area was cleared?","9.3 per cent, or 13.9 million sq km.",
Why did the colonial state consider forests to be unproductive?,Because they produced neither agricultural products nor revenue.,
What are 'sleepers' in the context of railways?,Wooden planks laid across railway tracks to hold them in position.,
Why did the spread of railways from the 1850s lead to large-scale deforestation in India?,Wood was needed as fuel for locomotives and for making sleepers.,
Who was Dietrich Brandis?,A German expert who was made the first Inspector General of Forests in India.,
Where was the Imperial Forest Research Institute set up in 1906?,At Dehradun.,
The system of forestry taught at the Imperial Forest Research Institute was called what?,Scientific forestry'.,
What is a plantation in the context of scientific forestry?,A system where natural forests are cut down and one type of tree is planted in straight rows.,
What were the three categories into which the Forest Act of 1878 divided forests?,"Reserved, Protected, and Village forests.",
"What were the 'best' forests called, from which villagers could not take anything?",Reserved forests'.,
What is another name for shifting cultivation?,Swidden agriculture.,
Name any two local terms for swidden agriculture in India.,"Dhya, penda, bewar, nevad, jhum, podu, khandad or kumri.",
Why did European foresters regard shifting cultivation as harmful?,They felt it could not grow trees for railway timber and feared the spread of fire.,
What new 'sport' emerged under colonial rule that led to the extinction of various animal species?,The hunting of big game like tigers.,
Which British administrator killed 400 tigers?,George Yule.,
The Mundurucu peoples of the Brazilian Amazon began to collect what for traders?,Latex from wild rubber trees.,
How was trade in forest products affected by the coming of the British?,"Trade was completely regulated by the government, often giving monopoly rights to European firms.",
What were some communities of pastoralists and traders called after the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871?,Criminal tribes'.,
Name one of the leaders of the rebellion against the British in the Santhal Parganas.,Siddhu or Kanu.,
Where is Bastar located?,In the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh.,
Who is remembered as an important figure in the Bastar rebellion of 1910?,"Gunda Dhur, from village Nethanar.",
What were 'forest villages' in Bastar?,Villages allowed to stay in reserved forests on the condition that they provided free labour for the forest department.,
Who were the colonial power in Indonesia?,The Dutch.,
Who were the Kalangs of Java?,A community of skilled forest cutters and shifting cultivators.,
What was the 'blandongdiensten' system in Java?,A system where some villages were exempted from rent if they provided free labour and buffaloes for cutting and transporting timber.,
Who was Surontiko Samin of Randublatung village?,He started a movement in Java questioning the state's ownership of forests.,
What was the 'scorched earth' policy followed by the Dutch in Java?,Destroying sawmills and burning giant teak logs so they would not fall into Japanese hands during WWII.,
What are nomads?,People who do not live in one place but move from one area to another to earn their living.,
What are 'Bugyals'?,"Vast natural pastures on the high mountains of Garhwal, above 12,000 feet.",
The Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir are herders of which animals?,Goat and sheep.,
What is a 'kafila'?,A group formed by several households of Gujjar Bakarwals coming together for their journey.,
The Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh spent their summer in which regions?,Lahul and Spiti.,
What is the dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaon called?,Bhabar.,
What defines the seasonal movement of pastoralists on the plateaus and plains?,The alternation of the monsoon and dry season.,
The Dhangars are an important pastoral community of which Indian state?,Maharashtra.,
"During the monsoon, the Dhangars stayed in the central plateau of Maharashtra. Where did they move in the dry season?",To the Konkan region.,
"In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, which community herded cattle?",The Gollas.,
Which communities in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh reared sheep and goats and sold woven blankets?,The Kurumas and Kurubas.,
The Raikas are a pastoral community living in the deserts of which state?,Rajasthan.,
What are the camel-herding Raikas known as?,Maru (desert) Raikas.,
How did colonial Waste Land Rules affect pastoralists?,"Uncultivated lands, which were often grazing tracts, were taken over and given to individuals for cultivation.",
How did the Forest Acts affect the lives of pastoralists?,"They were prevented from entering many forests, and their movements were restricted in others.",
When was the Criminal Tribes Act passed by the colonial government?,In 1871.,
How did the colonial government increase its revenue through pastoralists?,By imposing a grazing tax on every animal they grazed.,
What was the impact of the new political boundary between India and Pakistan on the Raikas?,They could no longer move into Sindh to graze their camels on the banks of the Indus.,
Approximately how many Africans depend on some form of pastoral activity?,Over 22 million.,
The Maasai cattle herders live primarily in which two East African countries?,Southern Kenya and Tanzania.,
What was the impact of the 1885 international boundary between British Kenya and German Tanganyika on Maasailand?,It cut Maasailand in half.,
The Maasai lost what percentage of their pre-colonial lands due to colonial policies?,About 60 per cent.,
Large areas of Maasai grazing land were turned into what kind of reserves?,"Game reserves, like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park.",
"In pre-colonial times, Maasai society was divided into which two social categories?",Elders and warriors.,
What was the role of the warriors in Maasai society?,"Protection of the tribe, defending the community, and organising cattle raids.",
What was the main impact of the British appointing chiefs of Maasai sub-groups?,"The traditional authority of elders and warriors was adversely affected, and a new distinction between wealthy and poor pastoralists developed.",
The word 'democracy' comes from which Greek word?,Demokratia'.,
"In Greek, what do 'demos' and 'kratia' mean?",Demos' means people and 'kratia' means rule.,
"Who gave the famous definition: ""Democracy is government of the people, by the people and for the people""?",Abraham Lincoln.,
What is a simple definition of democracy?,Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.,
"In a democracy, where must the final decision-making power rest?",With those elected by the people.,
What is the name of the Chinese Parliament?,Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People's Congress).,
A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those in power have a fair chance of what?,Losing.,
What is the principle that states that each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value?,"Universal adult franchise, based on political equality.",
A democratic government rules within limits set by which two things?,Constitutional law and citizens' rights.,
Which country's famine of 1958-1961 is cited as an example of the failure of a non-democratic government to respond to people's needs?,China.,
Why is a democratic government considered a more accountable form of government?,Because it has to respond to the needs of the people.,
How does democracy improve the quality of decision-making?,"It is based on consultation and discussion, which reduces the chances of rash or irresponsible decisions.",
What is the strongest argument for democracy?,It enhances the dignity of citizens.,
How does democracy allow for the correction of its own mistakes?,"There is space for public discussion and a room for correction, where rulers or decisions can be changed.",
What is the most common form of democracy in our times?,Representative democracy.,
What is a constitution?,"A set of basic rules, called the supreme law of the country, that citizens and the government have to follow.",
What was the system of racial discrimination unique to South Africa called?,Apartheid.,
Who was the leader of the struggle against apartheid and was tried for treason in 1964?,Nelson Mandela.,
Which organization led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa?,The African National Congress (ANC).,
When did South Africa become a democratic state?,On 26 April 1994.,
Why is a constitution necessary in a democracy?,"It generates trust, specifies how the government will be constituted, limits government powers, and expresses the aspirations of the people.",
What major advantage did the makers of the Indian Constitution have over South Africa?,A consensus about what a democratic India should look like had evolved during the freedom struggle.,
In which year did Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders draft a constitution for India?,In 1928.,
The resolution at which session of the Indian National Congress in 1931 dwelt on the future constitution?,The Karachi session.,
What is the name of the assembly of elected representatives that wrote the Indian Constitution?,The Constituent Assembly.,
The Indian Constitution was adopted on which date?,26 November 1949.,
On which date did the Indian Constitution come into effect?,26 January 1950.,
Why do we celebrate January 26th as Republic Day every year?,To mark the day the Constitution of India came into effect.,
Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?,Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.,
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?,Dr. Rajendra Prasad.,
How many days did the Constituent Assembly deliberate over the constitution?,114 days spread over three years.,
What is the introductory statement to a constitution that states its reasons and guiding values called?,Preamble.,
What does the term 'Sovereign' in the Indian Preamble mean?,People have the supreme right to make decisions on internal and external matters without external dictation.,
What does 'Secular' mean in the context of the Indian state?,"Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion, and there is no official religion.",
What does 'Republic' mean in the Preamble?,The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.,
What does 'Fraternity' in the Preamble call for?,"For all citizens to behave as if they are members of the same family, treating no one as inferior.",
The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble by which amendment?,The 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976.,
"The Indian constitution is a very long and detailed document, what provision was made to keep it updated?","Provisions to incorporate changes from time to time, called constitutional amendments.",
Why are elections considered essential for any representative democracy?,They are a mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so.,
What is a General Election?,"Elections held in all constituencies at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days.",
What is a by-election?,An election held for one constituency to fill a vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a member.,
What are the areas into which the country is divided for the purpose of elections called?,Electoral constituencies.,
"For Lok Sabha elections, India is divided into how many constituencies?",543 constituencies.,
What is an elected representative from a Lok Sabha constituency called?,A Member of Parliament or an MP.,
What is an elected representative from an Assembly constituency called?,A Member of Legislative Assembly or an MLA.,
Why does the Constitution provide for a system of reserved constituencies for weaker sections?,"To ensure that they stand a good chance to get elected, making our democracy more representative.",
"Currently, how many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) in the Lok Sabha?",84 seats.,
"Currently, how many seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Lok Sabha?",47 seats.,
What is the official list of those who are eligible to vote called?,"The Electoral Roll, commonly known as the Voters' List.",
What is the minimum age for voting in India?,18 years and above.,
What is the minimum age to be a candidate for an election in India?,25 years.,
What is a party's nomination often called?,Party 'ticket'.,
What was the slogan given by the Congress party led by Indira Gandhi in the 1971 Lok Sabha elections?,Garibi Hatao (Remove poverty).,
What was the slogan given by the Janata Party in the 1977 Lok Sabha elections?,Save Democracy.,
"According to our election law, what is the maximum amount a candidate can spend for a Lok Sabha election?",₹25 lakh in a constituency.,
What is the Model Code of Conduct?,A set of norms and guidelines agreed upon by political parties to be followed during election campaigns.,
What are EVMs?,Electronic Voting Machines used to record votes.,
What is 'rigging' in the context of elections?,Fraud and malpractices indulged by a party or candidate to increase its votes.,
A government decision is formalized through what is called an...,Office Memorandum.,
What was the popular name for the Second Backward Classes Commission appointed in 1979?,"The Mandal Commission, as it was headed by B.P. Mandal.",
What was one of the main recommendations of the Mandal Commission?,That 27 per cent of government jobs be reserved for the socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC).,
Who is the head of the state and the highest formal authority in India?,The President.,
Who is the head of the government and actually exercises all governmental powers?,The Prime Minister.,
The Parliament consists of the President and which two Houses?,The Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).,
What is the case filed against the Mandal Commission recommendations in the Supreme Court known as?,Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India case'.,
What are the arrangements in modern democracies that attend to the various tasks of governing called?,Institutions.,
Name the three key institutions that play a role in major decisions in India.,"Legislature, executive, and judiciary.",
What is the final authority for making laws in any country?,The Parliament or legislature.,
"If there is a difference between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on an ordinary law, how is the final decision taken?",In a joint session where the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail due to its larger number of members.,
Which house exercises more power in money matters?,The Lok Sabha.,
Who controls the Council of Ministers?,The Lok Sabha.,
The body of functionaries who take day-to-day decisions but do not exercise supreme power are collectively known as what?,The executive.,
What is the difference between the political and permanent executive?,"The political executive is elected for a specific period (e.g., ministers), while the permanent executive is appointed on a long-term basis (civil servants).",
Why does a minister have the final say on matters even though civil servants are more expert?,"Because in a democracy, the minister is an elected representative of the people and is answerable to them.",
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?,The President appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha.,
What is the official name for the body that includes all the Ministers (usually 60 to 80)?,The Council of Ministers.,
"What is the inner ring of the Council of Ministers, comprising about 25 top-level ministers, called?",The Cabinet.,
The Prime Minister of which type of government cannot take decisions as he likes and has to accommodate different groups?,A coalition government.,
Who is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India?,The President.,
"In the US system of government, who is both the head of the state and the head of the government?",The President.,
"A system where the parliament is supreme, as in India, is called what?",The parliamentary system of government.,
What is an integrated judiciary?,"A system where the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country, and its decisions are binding on all other courts.",
What is 'judicial review'?,The power of the judiciary to determine the constitutional validity of any legislation or action of the executive.,
What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?,A provision where any citizen or group can approach the Supreme Court or a High Court for the protection of public interest.,
What are rights?,"Rights are reasonable claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and the government, recognised by society and sanctioned by law.",
What is the primary role of rights in a democracy?,They protect minorities from the oppression of the majority and set limits on the government's power.,
"The special rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution, which are fundamental to our life, are called what?",Fundamental Rights.,
The Indian Constitution provides for how many Fundamental Rights?,Six Fundamental Rights.,
"Which right ensures that laws apply in the same manner to all, regardless of a person's status?",Right to Equality.,
"The foundation of any democracy, which means no person is above the law, is called what?",The rule of law.,
The practice of what extreme form of social discrimination has been forbidden by the Indian Constitution?,Untouchability.,
The Right to Freedom in the Indian Constitution includes which six freedoms?,Freedom of speech and expression; to assemble peacefully; to form associations and unions; to move freely; to reside in any part of the country; and to practice any profession.,
What does freedom of speech and expression not allow you to do?,"Instigate violence, incite people to rebel against the government, or defame others.",
What right prevents 'traffic in human beings'?,The Right against Exploitation.,
What is 'begar'?,A practice where the worker is forced to render service to the 'master' free of charge or at a nominal remuneration.,
The Constitution prohibits the employment of a child below what age in hazardous work?,Below the age of fourteen.,
What is a secular state?,A state that does not establish any one religion as official religion and is neutral and impartial in dealing with all religions.,
"Which rights specify the protection of the language, culture, and educational interests of minorities?",Cultural and Educational Rights.,
Which right makes all other Fundamental Rights effective and allows citizens to approach the courts?,The Right to Constitutional Remedies.,
Who called the Right to Constitutional Remedies the 'heart and soul' of our Constitution?,Dr. Ambedkar.,
What is a 'writ'?,"A formal document containing an order of the court to the government, issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court.",
What is the NHRC?,"The National Human Rights Commission, an independent commission set up by law in 1993 to help victims secure their human rights.",
The right to freedom of press and the right to information are derived from which Fundamental Right?,The Right to freedom of thought and expression.,
The Right to Education Act makes governments responsible for providing free and compulsory education to all children up to what age?,Up to the age of 14 years.,
Is the right to property a Fundamental Right in India?,"No, it is not a Fundamental Right, but it is a constitutional right.",
Which country's constitution guarantees new rights like the right to privacy and the right to have access to adequate housing?,The Constitution of South Africa.,
What is Amnesty International?,An international organisation of volunteers who campaign for human rights.,
What was the triangular slave trade?,"A slave trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas to supply labor for plantations.",
What did the slogan 'Land to the Tiller' refer to?,"It was used by the Left Front in the West Bengal Assembly elections of 1977, advocating for land reform.",
How did the colonial government view nomadic people?,"They were suspicious and considered them to be criminal, leading to the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871.",
What is a 'coalition government'?,A government formed by an alliance of two or more political parties.,
"In a democracy, why are elections held at regular intervals?",To allow people to choose their representatives and change them if they are not satisfied.,
What was the core idea of socialism regarding property?,Socialists were against private property and believed society as a whole should control it for collective social interest.,
In what way was the Indian freedom struggle a source of consensus for its constitution makers?,"Basic values like universal adult franchise, right to freedom and equality, and protecting minority rights were accepted by most leaders long before the Constituent Assembly met.",
How did Nelson Mandela describe the transition from apartheid to democracy?,As a peaceful transition where historical enemies were prepared to accept the inherent capacity for goodness in the other.,
What is the significance of the Preamble to a constitution?,It contains the philosophy on which the entire constitution has been built and provides a standard to evaluate any law and action of the government.,
Why is an independent judiciary considered essential for democracies?,"To settle disputes, protect citizens' rights, and ensure the government functions within the limits of constitutional law without legislative or executive control.",
What is a 'livre' and when was it discontinued?,"It was a unit of currency in France, discontinued in 1794.",
Who were the 'clergy'?,"A group of persons invested with special functions in the church, forming the First Estate.",
What was the term for an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered?,Subsistence crisis.,
"Who wrote 'The Social Contract', proposing a government based on a contract between people and their representatives?",Jean Jacques Rousseau.,
"In 'The Spirit of the Laws', who proposed a division of power within the government?",Montesquieu.,
What does the political symbol of 'the broken chain' stand for?,"The act of becoming free, as chains were used to fetter slaves.",
What does the symbol 'the eye within a triangle radiating light' represent?,"Knowledge, with the rays of the sun driving away the clouds of ignorance.",
The red Phrygian cap was worn by a slave to symbolize what?,Becoming free.,
What does the 'Law Tablet' symbolize?,"That the law is the same for all, and all are equal before it.",
What was a 'convent'?,A building belonging to a community devoted to a religious life.,
What is 'treason'?,Betrayal of one's country or government.,
"Which two members of the Third Estate, despite their privileged backgrounds, led the National Assembly?","Mirabeau, who was from a noble family, and Abbé Sieyès, who was a priest.",
What was a 'chateau'?,A castle or stately residence belonging to a king or a nobleman.,
What were the national colours of France that were represented in political symbols?,"Blue, white, and red.",
What right did the revolutionary journalist Jean-Paul Marat believe was denied to the poor by the Constitution of 1791?,"The right to be represented by people other than the rich, as wealth influenced the law.",
What did the tricolor banner in the 1794 print on the emancipation of slaves carry as a slogan?,The rights of man'.,
The term 'Negroes' was a derogatory term used for whom?,The indigenous people of Africa south of the Sahara.,
What does 'emancipation' mean?,The act of freeing.,
What was the abolition of censorship in 1789 a direct application of?,"The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, which proclaimed freedom of speech and expression as a natural right.",
What did Napoleon Bonaparte see his role as in Europe?,A moderniser of Europe.,
Which two Indian individuals responded to the ideas coming from revolutionary France?,Tipu Sultan and Rammohan Roy.,
"Who did Arthur Young refer to as ""ill-treated slaves"" in his account of his travels in France?",He was referring to the peasants serving the lords.,
What were 'manorial dues'?,Feudal dues extracted by nobles from peasants.,
What happened to the lands owned by the Church after the decree of 4 August 1789?,They were confiscated by the government.,
Who were the conservatives?,"A group that was opposed to radicals and liberals, and believed change should be brought about through a slow process respecting the past.",
Who was Giuseppe Mazzini?,An Italian nationalist who conspired to create nations where all citizens would have equal rights.,
Why were socialists against private property?,"They saw it as the root of all social ills, as the propertied were concerned only with personal gain, not the welfare of workers.",
Who was Louis Blanc?,A French socialist who wanted the government to encourage cooperatives and replace capitalist enterprises.,
"According to Karl Marx, who produced the profit for the capitalists?",The workers.,
What international body was formed by socialists in the 1870s to coordinate their efforts?,The Second International.,
Name the political parties formed by socialists and trade unionists in Britain and France by 1905.,The Labour Party in Britain and the Socialist Party in France.,
What was the official religion of the Russian Empire?,Russian Orthodox Christianity.,
"In Russia, metalworkers considered themselves to be what among other workers?","Aristocrats, because their occupations demanded more training and skill.",
Who were 'kulaks'?,The name for well-to-do peasants in Russia.,
Who were the Socialist Revolutionaries?,A party formed in 1900 that struggled for peasants' rights and demanded that land belonging to nobles be transferred to them.,
What does 'real wage' reflect?,The quantities of goods which the wages will actually buy.,
Who led the procession of workers to the Winter Palace on Bloody Sunday?,Father Gapon.,
"After the 1905 Revolution, the Tsar dismissed the first Duma within how many days?",Within 75 days.,
Who was Rasputin?,A monk whose advice to the Tsarina Alexandra made the autocracy unpopular.,
What was the 'Russian steam roller'?,"A name given to the Imperial Russian army, which was the largest armed force in the world.",
What does it mean for a monarch to 'abdicate'?,To give up the throne or position of power. The Tsar abdicated on 2 March 1917.,
The Bolshevik-founded Comintern was an international union of which parties?,Pro-Bolshevik socialist parties.,
"By the 1950s, it was acknowledged that the style of government in the USSR was not in keeping with what?",The ideals of the Russian Revolution.,
What were the 'crèches' established in factories in Soviet Russia for?,For the children of women workers.,
What is 'nomadism'?,The lifestyle of those who do not live in one place but move from area to area to earn their living.,
What were the results of rapid construction in new factory cities like Magnitogorsk?,"Poor working conditions, which led to 550 stoppages of work in the first year alone.",
"In the context of the Soviet Union, what does 'deported' mean?",Forcibly removed from one's own country.,
What does 'exiled' mean?,Forced to live away from one's own country.,
Who was Alexander Shlyapnikov?,A socialist worker who described how illegal propaganda meetings were organised in Tsarist Russia.,
What is 'genocide'?,The killing on a large scale leading to the destruction of large sections of people.,
The International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg was set up to prosecute whom?,"Nazi war criminals for Crimes against Peace, War Crimes, and Crimes Against Humanity.",
Who were the Allied Powers in WWII?,"Initially led by the UK and France, they were joined by the USSR and USA in 1941.",
Who were the Axis Powers in WWII?,"Germany, Italy, and Japan.",
What was the German parliament known as?,Reichstag.,
What was the Dawes Plan?,An American plan that reworked the terms of reparation to ease the financial burden on Germans after WWI.,
What is the name of the world's biggest stock exchange located in the USA?,Wall Street Exchange.,
What is 'proletarianisation'?,"The anxiety of being reduced to the ranks of the working class, or worse, the unemployed.",
"In 1919, Hitler joined a small group called what?",The German Workers' Party.,
Where is Hitler's birthplace?,"Austria, in 1889.",
"What were the red banners with the Swastika, the Nazi salute, and ritualised applause a part of?",The spectacle of power in Nazi rallies and public meetings.,
What was a 'concentration camp'?,"A camp where people were isolated and detained without due process of law, typically surrounded by electrified barbed wire fences.",
Name the security forces created by the Nazi regime to control society.,"The Gestapo (secret state police), the SS (protection squads), criminal police, and the Security Service (SD).",
Who was Hjalmar Schacht?,The economist assigned the responsibility of economic recovery by Hitler.,
What was the Tripartite Pact?,"A pact signed in September 1940 between Germany, Italy, and Japan.",
The Nazi worldview was based on the ideas of which two thinkers?,Charles Darwin and Herbert Spencer.,
Who added the idea of 'survival of the fittest' to Darwin's theories?,Herbert Spencer.,
Who were the 'Nordic German Aryans'?,A branch of Aryans who lived in north European countries and were considered by Nazis to be at the top of the racial hierarchy.,
What does the term 'pauperised' mean?,To be reduced to absolute poverty.,
What were synagogues?,Places of worship for people of the Jewish faith.,
What was the infamous Nazi propaganda film that stereotyped Orthodox Jews?,The Eternal Jew.,
"In Nazi propaganda, Jews were often referred to as what?","Vermin, rats, and pests.",
Who was Pastor Niemoeller?,A resistance fighter in Nazi Germany who wrote movingly about the silence of ordinary Germans in the face of brutal crimes.,
What was the name of Charlotte Beradt's book that recorded people's dreams in Nazi Germany?,Third Reich of Dreams'.,
What did inhabitants of the Warsaw ghetto do to preserve the memory of the Holocaust?,"They collected documents and placed them in milk cans, which were buried in cellars.",
"What is the period between 1700 and 1995, associated with widespread deforestation, known as?",The period of industrialisation.,
The disappearance of which forests in England created a timber supply problem for the Royal Navy?,Oak forests.,
What is 'terra nullius'?,"An idea used by white settlers in Australia, claiming the continent was empty before their arrival.",
"In the Madras Presidency in the 1850s, how many trees were being cut annually for sleepers?","35,000 trees.",
What was the main purpose of building large roads into forests by the forest department?,So that trucks could enter for logging.,
What are the flowers of the Mahua tree used for?,"They can be eaten, used to make alcohol, or the seeds can be used to make oil.",
What are tendu leaves primarily used for?,To make bidis (a type of cigarette).,
The siadi (Bauhinia vahlii) creeper is used by forest dwellers to make what?,Ropes.,
What is the local name for shifting cultivation in Southeast Asia?,Lading.,
What is the local name for shifting cultivation in Central America?,Milpa.,
What is the term for the illegal hunting of animals?,Poaching.,
"In the period 1875-1925, how many tigers were killed for reward in India?","Over 80,000.",
Name the Adivasi communities who traded elephants and other forest goods in medieval India.,Adivasi communities traded through nomadic groups like the Banjaras.,
Which communities of the Madras Presidency lost their livelihoods and were branded 'criminal tribes'?,"Korava, Karacha and Yerukula.",
Who was Alluri Sitarama Raju of Andhra Pradesh?,"A leader of a forest community rebellion against the British, remembered in songs and stories.",
What is a 'pargana' in the context of Bastar?,A cluster of villages.,
What items were circulated between villages in Bastar in 1910 as messages to rebel?,"Mango boughs, a lump of earth, chillies and arrows.",
The 1910 rebellion in Bastar first started in which forest area?,The Kanger forest area.,
"After Indian Independence, the World Bank proposed replacing sal forests in Bastar with which trees for the paper industry?",Tropical pine.,
What are sacred groves protected by villages known as in places from Mizoram to Kerala?,"Sarnas, devarakudu, kan, rai, etc..",
"When the Mataram kingdom of Java split in 1755, how were the 6,000 Kalang families divided?",They were equally divided between the two new kingdoms.,
What was the main crop cultivated by the Mundurucu peoples of the Brazilian Amazon?,Manioc.,
What does the term 'scientific forestry' actually mean in the colonial context?,"A system where natural, diverse forests were cut and replaced by one type of tree (plantation) for commercial timber.",
Who was Dietrich Brandis and what was his contribution to Indian forestry?,He was the first Inspector General of Forests in India; he set up the Indian Forest Service and helped formulate the Indian Forest Act of 1865.,
"What is the autumn crop, usually harvested between September and October, called?",Kharif.,
"What is the spring crop, usually harvested after March, called?",Rabi.,
What are the lower ends of grain stalks left in the ground after harvesting called?,Stubble.,
The accounts of which early 19th-century traveler tell us about the life of the Gollas in Mysore?,Francis Hamilton Buchanan.,
The movement of many Himalayan pastoral communities is a cyclical pattern between which two pastures?,Summer and winter pastures.,
What prevents the overuse of pastures by nomadic pastoralists?,Their continuous movement from one area to another allows pastures to recover.,
The villages of the Maldhari herders are in which region of Gujarat?,The Rann of Kutch.,
What are the vast meadows in the high mountains of Garhwal and Kumaon called?,Bugyals.,
The settlement of the Maru (desert) Raikas is called a what?,Dhandi.,
What were the 'customary rights' of pastoralists?,"Rights that people are used to by custom and tradition, like grazing rights in forests.",
What did contractors who won the right to collect grazing tax try to do?,They tried to extract as high a tax as they could to recover their money and earn a profit.,
"After the 1880s, how did the government collect grazing tax directly from pastoralists?","Each herder was given a pass, and the amount of tax paid was entered on it.",
The new political boundaries between India and which other country stopped the movement of the Raikas?,Pakistan.,
Name any four pastoral communities of Africa.,"Bedouins, Berbers, Maasai, Somali, Boran, and Turkana.",
What does the word 'Maa-sai' mean?,My People'.,
What was German Tanganyika renamed after the First World War?,It came under British control and eventually became part of Tanzania.,
"The Serengeti National Park was created over 14,760 km of whose grazing land?",Maasai grazing land.,
What did the British do to administer the affairs of the Maasai?,They appointed chiefs of different sub-groups who were made responsible for the affairs of the tribe.,
How did the chiefs appointed by the colonial government accumulate wealth?,"They had a regular income with which they could buy animals, goods, and land, and they lent money to poor neighbours.",
What new distinction developed in Maasai society during the colonial period?,A new distinction between the wealthy and poor pastoralists.,
What do many ecologists now believe about pastoralism in dry and mountainous regions?,That it is still ecologically the most viable form of life.,
Who were the Bedouins and Berbers?,Pastoral communities in Africa.,
How did richer pastoralists in India cope with the changes under colonial rule?,"They began buying land and settling down, giving up their nomadic life.",
What happened to many poor pastoralists who lost their cattle and sheep?,"They became labourers, working on fields or in small towns.",
"In Pakistan, what did General Pervez Musharraf declare himself after the 1999 military coup?","Chief Executive' of the country, later changing it to President.",
The 'Legal Framework Order' in Pakistan amended the constitution to allow the President to do what?,Dismiss the national and provincial assemblies.,
"In China, a candidate needs the approval of which party before contesting elections?",The Chinese Communist Party.,
"Until 2000, which party won every election in Mexico?",PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party).,
"Until 2015, which country did not give women the right to vote?",Saudi Arabia.,
Who was the leader of the ZANU-PF party that ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980?,Robert Mugabe.,
How can a democratic government be undemocratic?,When popular governments or leaders become autocratic and do not respect citizens' rights or the rule of law.,
What is the fourth and final feature of democracy according to the chapter's summary?,A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights.,
What is a common argument against democracy regarding decision-making?,That having to consult so many people leads to delays.,
What is a common argument against democracy related to its leaders?,"That elected leaders do not always know the best interest of the people, leading to bad decisions.",
"Democracy is based on the principle of political equality, which recognizes what about its citizens?",That the poorest and the least educated have the same status as the rich and the educated.,
What is representative democracy?,A form of democracy where a majority of people rule through their elected representatives.,
Why is a representative democracy necessary in modern times?,Because modern democracies involve such a large number of people that it is physically impossible for them to sit together and take a collective decision.,
What does it mean to distinguish between a 'minimal' democracy and a 'good' democracy?,"A minimal democracy just meets the basic features, while a good democracy actively works towards the ideals of equality and justice for all citizens.",
What is the key difference between a democracy and other forms of government like monarchy or dictatorship?,"Democracy depends on active political participation by all citizens, whereas other forms do not require it.",
What was the ruling party in Syria mentioned in a cartoon?,The Ba'ath Party.,
"What does the chapter say is a ""magical solution for all the problems""?",It explicitly states that democracy is,
"According to economists, what was the reason India did not have a famine of the kind China had in 1958-1961?",The existence of democracy in India made the government respond to food scarcity in a way the Chinese government did not.,
"In a democracy, no one is a permanent winner and no one is a permanent what?",Loser.,
"In the 17th and 18th centuries, which companies from Europe occupied South Africa with arms and force?",Trading companies.,
"In the apartheid system, what were people of mixed races called?",Coloured'.,
What is segregation?,"The policy of keeping whites and blacks separate, such as having separate public facilities.",
What was the name of Nelson Mandela's autobiography?,The Long Walk to Freedom'.,
What does the preamble to the South African Constitution sum up?,"The spirit of building a new South Africa based on equality, democratic values, and human rights, forgiving past atrocities.",
What does a constitution express about a society?,The aspirations of the people about creating a good society.,
The Indian Constituent Assembly had how many members?,299 members.,
The Constituent Assembly was dominated by which political party?,The Indian National Congress.,
What are the 'Constituent Assembly Debates'?,"The recorded and preserved documents of every word spoken in the Constituent Assembly, which provide the rationale behind every provision.",
Who was the first President of India?,Dr. Rajendra Prasad.,
Who was a key advocate of socialism and the first Prime Minister of India?,Jawaharlal Nehru.,
Who was the first Law Minister in post-independence India and founder of the Republican Party of India?,Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.,
What was Mahatma Gandhi's dream for the Indian constitution as written in his magazine 'Young India'?,"An India free from all patronage, where the poorest feel it is their country, with no high or low class of people, and where all communities live in perfect harmony.",
What was the 'tryst with destiny' that Jawaharlal Nehru spoke about?,"The moment India awoke to life and freedom at midnight on 15 August 1947, and the pledge to serve India and its people.",
What does the value of 'Liberty' in the Preamble mean for citizens?,"There are no unreasonable restrictions on what they think, how they express their thoughts, and how they wish to act on them.",
What does the value of 'Equality' in the Preamble refer to?,"All are equal before the law, traditional social inequalities must end, and the government should ensure equal opportunity for all.",
What is a 'clause' in a legal document?,A distinct section of a document.,
What is a 'draft' in a legal context?,A preliminary version of a legal document.,
Who was Abul Kalam Azad?,"An educationist, author, and senior Congress leader who was the first education minister in the union cabinet.",
What is the full form of EPIC?,Election Photo Identity Card.,
Why is there no educational qualification for candidates in India?,"Because the ability to understand people's concerns is considered more relevant, and imposing one would deprive a majority of citizens the right to contest.",
What new system was introduced on direction from the Supreme Court for candidates to declare?,"A legal declaration of serious criminal cases, assets and liabilities, and educational qualifications.",
How much money did the government spend in conducting the 2014 Lok Sabha elections?,"About ₹3,500 crores.",
What is a ballot paper?,A sheet of paper on which the names of the contesting candidates along with party name and symbols are listed.,
Who allots symbols to independent candidates?,The Election Commission.,
What does 'voter turnout' indicate?,The per cent of eligible voters who actually cast their vote.,
"In India, which social groups vote in larger proportion compared to the privileged sections?","The poor, illiterate, and underprivileged people.",
"In the 2004 elections, one out of how many voters was a member of a political party in India?",One out of every seven voters.,
"In the US, who is an 'incumbent'?",A 'sitting' elected representative.,
What does 'level playing field' mean in an election?,A condition in which all parties and candidates have equal opportunities to appeal for votes and carry out their campaign.,
What was the Nyaya Yudh (Struggle for Justice)?,A movement led by Chaudhary Devi Lal in Haryana in the 1980s.,
What was the promise made by Devi Lal during the 1987 Haryana election campaign?,He promised to waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen.,
Why must elections be held regularly after every few years?,"So that the choice of representatives is offered at regular intervals, and people can change them if they are not satisfied.",
The competition among which entities is the most obvious form of political competition?,Political parties.,
What are some demerits of electoral competition?,"It can create disunity and factionalism, parties use dirty tricks, and it may not allow sensible long-term policies to be formulated.",
"In India's area-based system of representation, how many representatives does each constituency elect?",One representative.,
What is the primary role of the Election Commission of India?,"To conduct free and fair elections, from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results.",
Can the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) be easily removed by the ruling party?,"No, it is virtually impossible for the ruling party or government to remove the CEC.",
"According to the text, who was the Joint Secretary that signed the Office Memorandum for 27% reservation?",An officer in the Department of Personnel and Training.,
The Prime Minister must have the support of a majority of members from which house?,The Lok Sabha.,
Who announced the government's intention to implement the Mandal Commission's recommendations in his address to the Parliament?,The President of India.,
Who is responsible for taking steps to implement the ministers' decisions?,"The Civil Servants, who are part of the permanent executive.",
Why can working with institutions be frustrating?,"They involve rules, regulations, meetings, and routines, which often lead to delays and complications.",
"In most large countries, why is the role and power of Parliament divided into two parts or 'Houses'?","To give representation to different interests, especially to look after the interests of various states, regions, or federal units.",
"The Rajya Sabha is sometimes called the 'Upper Chamber', and the Lok Sabha is called what?",The 'Lower Chamber'.,
How long can the Rajya Sabha delay a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha?,It can only delay it by 14 days or suggest changes.,
Who has the power to dismiss ministers in India?,The Prime Minister.,
What happens to the entire ministry when the Prime Minister quits?,The entire ministry quits.,
What has imposed certain constraints on the power of the Prime Minister in recent years?,The rise of coalition politics.,
"In our political system, the head of the State exercises what kind of powers?",Only nominal powers.,
"All governmental activities, laws, and major policy decisions in India are issued in whose name?",The President.,
When does the President exercise her discretion in appointing a Prime Minister?,When no party or coalition gets a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.,
How are the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts appointed?,By the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.,
What is an impeachment motion?,A motion passed separately by two-thirds members of both Houses of Parliament to remove a judge or the President.,
Who has the power to interpret the Constitution of the country?,The Supreme Court and the High Courts.,
What is the Indian judiciary's role as the 'guardian of the Fundamental Rights'?,Citizens have a right to approach the courts to seek remedy in case of any violation of their rights.,
What is a 'coalition government'?,"A government formed by an alliance of two or more political parties, usually when no single party has a majority.",
"In its broad sense, what does 'government' do?",It administers and supervises over citizens and resources of a country.,
What is the difference between a 'state' and a 'government'?,"Governments may change, but the state (a political association with a definite territory and organised government) continues.",
Who was Jamil El-Banna?,One of the 600 people secretly picked up by US forces and imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay.,
What is Amnesty International?,An international human rights organisation that campaigns for human rights and reports on their violation.,
Who is the ruler of Saudi Arabia and how is he chosen?,A hereditary king; the people have no role in electing or changing their rulers.,
What was the ethnic composition of Kosovo?,"The population was overwhelmingly ethnic Albanian, but in the entire country of Yugoslavia, Serbs were in majority.",
Who was Slobodan Milosevic?,A narrow-minded Serb nationalist who won the election in Yugoslavia and whose government was hostile to Kosovo Albanians.,
What is the fundamental principle of political equality on which democracy is based?,Recognizing that the poorest and least educated has the same status as the rich and the educated.,
Can a right be something that harms or hurts others?,"No, a right is only possible when you make a claim that is equally possible for others.",
Rights come with an obligation to do what?,To respect others' rights.,
Why do some rights need to be placed higher than the government?,So that the government cannot violate them.,
What does it mean for a right to be 'enforceable'?,It means citizens can approach courts to protect their rights when they are violated.,
What does 'equality before the law' mean?,"That the laws apply in the same manner to all, regardless of a person's status.",
What did the traditional caste system in India not allow people from some communities to do?,To access all public places.,
"Does the Right to Equality mean giving everyone the same treatment, no matter what they need?","No, it means giving everyone an equal opportunity to achieve whatever one is capable of.",
In what context are reservations for jobs not a violation of the Right to Equality?,They are seen as a way to give special treatment to ensure equal opportunity for disadvantaged groups.,
What does freedom from 'constraints' mean in practical life?,"Absence of interference in our affairs by others, be it other individuals or the government.",
Can you use your freedom of speech to incite people to rebel against the government?,"No, you cannot use this freedom for such purposes.",
When can the government impose 'reasonable restrictions' on our freedoms?,In the larger interests of society.,
What procedure must be followed if a person is arrested?,They must be informed of the reasons for arrest and be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours.,
What is 'bonded labour'?,A practice where a worker is forced to render service to the 'master' on a life-long basis.,
What is a 'covenant'?,"A legally binding promise made by individuals, groups, or countries to uphold a rule or principle.",
What is a 'Dalit'?,A term for a person belonging to castes which were considered low and untouchable.,
What is an 'ethnic group'?,"A human population whose members identify with each other, usually on the basis of a common ancestry, cultural practices, or religious beliefs.",
What is a 'summon' from a court?,An order issued by a court asking a person to appear before it.,
What is a nation-state?,"A state where the majority of its citizens, and not just its rulers, develop a sense of common identity and shared history or descent.",
"Who prepared the famous print ""The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics""?",The French artist Frédéric Sorrieu in 1848.,
What is the literal meaning of 'absolutist'?,A government or system of rule with no restraints on the power exercised.,
What did the shattered remains of symbols in Sorrieu's print signify?,The end of absolutist institutions.,
Which two countries were already nation-states leading the procession in Sorrieu's print?,The United States and Switzerland.,
What is a 'plebiscite'?,A direct vote where all the people of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal.,
When did the first clear expression of nationalism come in Europe?,With the French Revolution in 1789.,
What were the ideas that created a sense of collective identity amongst the French people?,The ideas of,
What was the new name given to the Estates General in France?,The National Assembly.,
What was the main aim of the French revolutionaries as declared in their mission?,To liberate the peoples of Europe from despotism and help them become nations.,
What was the Napoleonic Code of 1804 also known as?,The Civil Code.,
What major reforms were introduced by the Napoleonic Code?,"It did away with privileges based on birth, established equality before the law, and secured the right to property.",
In which battle was Napoleon defeated in 1813?,The Battle of Leipzig.,
What was the primary political structure in mid-18th-century Europe instead of nation-states?,"Kingdoms, duchies, and cantons with autonomous rulers.",
Which empire ruled over Austria-Hungary and was a patchwork of many different regions?,The Habsburg Empire.,
"In the Habsburg Empire, which group was the German-speaking aristocracy found in Bohemia?",The Sudetenland.,
What language did half the population of Hungary speak?,Magyar.,
What was the dominant social and political class on the European continent?,The landed aristocracy.,
The term 'liberalism' is derived from which Latin root and what does it mean?,It derives from the Latin root,
What does the term 'suffrage' mean?,The right to vote.,
What was the Zollverein and when was it formed?,It was a customs union formed in 1834 at the initiative of Prussia.,
What was the primary objective of the Treaty of Vienna in 1815?,Undoing most of the changes that had occurred in Europe during the Napoleonic wars.,
Which dynasty was restored to power in France by the Congress of Vienna?,The Bourbon dynasty.,
Who was described by Metternich as 'the most dangerous enemy of our social order'?,The Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Mazzini.,
Which treaty recognized Greece as an independent nation in 1832?,The Treaty of Constantinople.,
Which German philosopher claimed that true German culture was discovered among the common people (das volk)?,Johann Gottfried Herder.,
Who celebrated the national struggle in Poland through his operas and music?,Karol Kurpinski.,
"In 1845, weavers in which region had led a revolt against contractors?",Silesia.,
What does the term 'feminist' signify?,"Awareness of women's rights and interests based on the belief in the social, economic, and political equality of the genders.",
Where was the Frankfurt parliament convened on 18 May 1848?,In the Church of St Paul.,
Who were the 'Junkers' of Prussia?,Large landowners.,
Who was the chief architect of the process of German unification?,"Prussia's chief minister, Otto von Bismarck.",
"When was the Prussian king, William I, proclaimed German Emperor?","In January 1871, at a ceremony in Versailles.",
"In the mid-19th century, which was the only state in Italy ruled by an Italian princely house?",Sardinia-Piedmont.,
Which secret society was formed by Giuseppe Mazzini for the dissemination of his goals?,Young Italy.,
Who was proclaimed the king of united Italy in 1861?,Victor Emmanuel II.,
What did the Act of Union of 1707 result in?,The formation of the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'.,
When was Ireland forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom?,In 1801.,
What is an 'allegory'?,"An abstract idea (like greed, envy, freedom, liberty) expressed through a person or a thing.",
What name was given to the female allegory of the nation in France?,Marianne.,
What does the German oak stand for in the allegory of Germania?,Heroism.,
What did a broken chain symbolize?,Being freed.,
Which area was the most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871?,The Balkans.,
The inhabitants of the Balkans were broadly known as what?,The Slavs.,
What major historical event was a result of nationalism aligned with imperialism?,The First World War in 1914.,
What is the belief that a majority community should rule a country by disregarding the wishes of the minority called?,Majoritarianism.,
What is a system of rule where power has no restraints called?,Absolutist.,
What is the connection between modern nationalism and anti-colonial movements in colonies like India?,The growth of modern nationalism is intimately connected to the anti-colonial movement.,
What is 'forced recruitment'?,A process by which the colonial state forced people to join the army.,
When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?,January 1915.,
What is the core idea of Satyagraha?,"It emphasized the power of truth and the need to search for truth, suggesting that physical force was unnecessary if the cause was just.",
Where did Gandhiji organize his first Satyagraha movement in India in 1917?,"In Champaran, Bihar, to inspire peasants against the oppressive plantation system.",
Why was the Rowlatt Act of 1919 considered unjust?,It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.,
When and where did the Jallianwalla Bagh incident take place?,"On 13 April 1919, in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh in Amritsar.",
Who took command and ordered the firing at Jallianwalla Bagh?,General Dyer.,
What was the Khilafat issue?,"It was a movement to defend the temporal powers of the Ottoman emperor (the Khalifa), the spiritual head of the Islamic world, after World War I.",
In which book did Mahatma Gandhi declare that British rule in India was established with Indian cooperation?,In his famous book,
What does the term 'boycott' mean in the context of protest?,"The refusal to deal and associate with people, participate in activities, or buy and use things as a form of protest.",
When did the Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement begin?,In January 1921.,
Which political party in Madras did not boycott the council elections in 1921?,"The Justice Party, the party of the non-Brahmans.",
What is 'picket' as a form of demonstration?,"A protest where people block the entrance to a shop, factory, or office.",
Who led the peasant movement in Awadh against talukdars and landlords?,"Baba Ramchandra, a sanyasi who had been an indentured labourer in Fiji.",
What is 'begar'?,Labour that villagers were forced to contribute without any payment.,
When and by whom was the Oudh Kisan Sabha set up?,"In October 1920, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Ramchandra, and a few others.",
Who led the militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh in the early 1920s?,Alluri Sitaram Raju.,
What did the Inland Emigration Act of 1859 state?,Plantation workers were not permitted to leave the tea gardens without permission.,
In which year and why did Mahatma Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?,"In February 1922, because he felt the movement was turning violent in many places, like the Chauri Chaura incident.",
Who formed the Swaraj Party within the Congress?,C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru.,
Why was the Simon Commission constituted by the Tory government in Britain?,To look into the functioning of the constitutional system in India and suggest changes.,
Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by Indians?,Because the commission did not have a single Indian member; they were all British.,
In which session did the Lahore Congress formalize the demand for 'Purna Swaraj'?,"In the session of December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru.",
When was it declared that Independence Day would be celebrated?,26 January 1930.,
The Salt March was a journey of over 240 miles from where to where?,From Gandhiji's ashram in Sabarmati to the Gujarati coastal town of Dandi.,
When did Mahatma Gandhi reach Dandi and violate the salt law?,On 6 April 1930.,
Who was Abdul Ghaffar Khan?,"He was a devout disciple of Mahatma Gandhi who was arrested in April 1930, leading to demonstrations in Peshawar.",
When was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed?,On 5 March 1931.,
Who were the Patidars of Gujarat and the Jats of Uttar Pradesh?,Rich peasant communities that were active in the Civil Disobedience Movement.,
When were the Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress and FICCI formed?,"In 1920 and 1927, respectively.",
Who founded the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) in 1928?,"Its leaders included Bhagat Singh, Jatin Das, and Ajoy Ghosh.",
Who organized the dalits into the Depressed Classes Association in 1930?,Dr B.R. Ambedkar.,
What was the Poona Pact of September 1932?,"An agreement that gave the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes) reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils, to be voted in by the general electorate.",
Who was the president of the Muslim League in 1930?,Sir Muhammad Iqbal.,
Who first created the image of Bharat Mata?,Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.,
In which novel did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay include the hymn 'Vande Mataram'?,In his novel,
Who painted the famous image of Bharat Mata portraying her as an ascetic figure?,Abanindranath Tagore.,
"In Madras, who published a four-volume collection of Tamil folk tales, 'The Folklore of Southern India'?",Natesa Sastri.,
What were the colors of the Swaraj flag designed by Gandhiji in 1921?,"A tricolour of red, green, and white, with a spinning wheel in the center.",
What was the historic resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee on 14 July 1942?,The 'Quit India' resolution.,
What famous speech did Gandhiji deliver on 8 August 1942?,The 'Do or Die' speech.,
Who led the peasant movement in Bardoli in 1928?,Vallabhbhai Patel.,
Name two women leaders who participated in the Quit India Movement.,"Matangini Hazra in Bengal, Kanaklata Barua in Assam, or Rama Devi in Odisha.",
What was the main reason for the widespread anger in rural areas during the First World War?,Forced recruitment of villagers to supply soldiers.,
What did Swaraj mean to the plantation workers in Assam?,The right to move freely in and out of the confined space they were enclosed in and retaining a link with their village.,
Who was one of the leaders of the Muslim League who was willing to give up the demand for separate electorates?,Muhammad Ali Jinnah.,
What are the 'silk routes'?,"They are vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and linking Asia with Europe and northern Africa.",
What items other than silk were traded along the silk routes?,"Chinese pottery, textiles, and spices from India and Southeast Asia traveled to Europe, while precious metals like gold and silver flowed from Europe to Asia.",
Which religion emerged from eastern India and spread through the silk routes?,Buddhism.,
How did noodles from China supposedly become spaghetti?,It is believed that noodles traveled west from China to become spaghetti.,
Name three common foods that were introduced to Europe and Asia after the discovery of the Americas.,"Potatoes, soya, groundnuts, maize, tomatoes, chillies, sweet potatoes.",
What was the cause of the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-1840s?,"A disease destroyed the potato crop, upon which the poorest peasants had become dependent.",
What was the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in America?,"Germs, such as those of smallpox, which they carried on their person.",
Why were the original inhabitants of America vulnerable to smallpox?,"Because of their long isolation, they had no immunity against these diseases that came from Europe.",
What was El Dorado?,A fabled city of gold in South America that many European expeditions set off to find.,
What does the term 'Dissenter' mean?,One who refuses to accept established beliefs and practices.,
What were the three types of 'flows' or movements within international economic exchanges identified by economists?,"The flow of trade (goods), the flow of labor (migration), and the movement of capital (investment).",
What were the 'Corn Laws' in nineteenth-century Britain?,"Laws restricting the import of corn, enforced under pressure from landed groups.",
What was the consequence of the abolition of the Corn Laws in Britain?,"Food could be imported more cheaply, leading to vast areas of land being left uncultivated and thousands of agricultural workers becoming unemployed.",
How many people are estimated to have emigrated from Europe to America and Australia in the nineteenth century?,Nearly 50 million people.,
What were the Canal Colonies in west Punjab?,Areas irrigated by a new network of canals built by the British Indian government to grow wheat and cotton for export.,
What percentage of world trade in the 19th century comprised 'primary products'?,Nearly 60 per cent.,
What technological innovation enabled the transport of perishable foods like meat over long distances?,Refrigerated ships.,
What was Rinderpest?,A fast-spreading cattle plague that had a terrifying impact on people's livelihoods in Africa in the 1890s.,
How was Rinderpest introduced to Africa?,It was carried by infected cattle imported from British Asia to feed Italian soldiers invading Eritrea.,
What is 'indentured labour'?,A bonded labourer under contract to work for an employer for a specific time to pay off his passage to a new country or home.,
From which regions of India did most indentured workers come?,"Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, central India, and the dry districts of Tamil Nadu.",
What is 'Hosay'?,"A riotous carnival in Trinidad, transformed from the annual Muharram procession, in which workers of all races and religions joined.",
Name two well-known West Indies cricketers who are descendants of indentured labor migrants from India.,Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan.,
When was the system of indentured labor migration abolished?,In 1921.,
Who were the Shikaripuri shroffs and Nattukottai Chettiars?,They were groups of Indian bankers and traders who financed export agriculture in Central and Southeast Asia.,
What is a 'trade surplus'?,When the value of a country's exports is higher than the value of its imports from another country.,
What did the 'home charges' paid by India to Britain include?,"Private remittances home by British officials, interest payments on India's external debt, and pensions of British officials in India.",
Who were the Allies in the First World War?,"Britain, France, and Russia (later joined by the US).",
Who were the Central Powers in the First World War?,"Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Turkey.",
The First World War was the first modern industrial war. What does this mean?,"It saw the use of machine guns, tanks, aircraft, and chemical weapons on a massive scale, which were products of modern large-scale industry.",
How did the First World War transform the US economy's global position?,It transformed the US from an international debtor to an international creditor.,
Who was a well-known pioneer of mass production in the US?,The car manufacturer Henry Ford.,
What was the T-Model Ford?,The world's first mass-produced car.,
What was the period of the Great Depression?,It began around 1929 and lasted till the mid-1930s.,
"Between 1928 and 1934, by what percentage did wheat prices fall in India?",By 50 per cent.,
Who were the Axis powers in the Second World War?,"Nazi Germany, Japan, and Italy.",
What was the Bretton Woods conference?,"The United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference held in July 1944 at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA, which established a framework for the post-war international economic system.",
Which two institutions are known as the Bretton Woods twins?,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.,
What is a tariff?,A tax imposed on a country's imports from the rest of the world.,
What is the Group of 77 (G-77)?,A group of developing countries organized to demand a new international economic order (NIEO).,
What are fixed exchange rates?,When exchange rates are fixed and governments intervene to prevent movements in them.,
What are floating exchange rates?,"Rates that fluctuate depending on the demand and supply of currencies in foreign exchange markets, without government interference.",
Why did MNCs begin to shift production to low-wage Asian countries from the late 1970s?,"Wages were relatively low in countries like China, making them attractive destinations for investment to capture world markets.",
What is 'globalization'?,"An economic system that has emerged since the last 50 years involving a long history of trade, migration, and movement of capital.",
Who was John Winthorp and what did he write about smallpox?,He was the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony and wrote that smallpox signaled God's blessing for the colonists by clearing their title to the land as it killed the natives.,
What were the main destinations for Indian indentured migrants?,"The Caribbean islands (Trinidad, Guyana, Surinam), Mauritius, and Fiji.",
What is the 'Orient'?,"The countries to the east of the Mediterranean, usually referring to Asia, from a Western viewpoint.",
What does 'proto-industrialisation' refer to?,"The phase of industrialisation before factories, characterized by large-scale industrial production for an international market that was not based on factories.",
Why couldn't merchants expand production within towns in the 17th and 18th centuries?,Because urban crafts and trade guilds were powerful and restricted the entry of new people into the trade.,
Who is a 'stapler' in the context of the wool industry?,A person who 'staples' or sorts wool according to its fibre.,
What is the job of a 'fuller'?,A person who 'fulls' or gathers cloth by pleating.,
What is 'carding'?,"The process in which fibres, such as cotton or wool, are prepared prior to spinning.",
Who created the first cotton mill?,Richard Arkwright.,
Which were the most dynamic industries in Britain during the first phase of industrialisation?,Cotton and metals.,
Who improved the steam engine produced by Newcomen and patented it in 1781?,James Watt.,
What was the Spinning Jenny?,A machine devised by James Hargreaves in 1764 that speeded up the spinning process by allowing a worker to spin several threads at the same time.,
Why did women workers in Britain attack the Spinning Jenny?,Women who survived on hand spinning saw the new machine as a threat to their livelihood and began attacking them.,
"In Victorian Britain, which class of people preferred things produced by hand?",The upper classes—the aristocrats and the bourgeoisie—as handmade products symbolized refinement and class.,
"Before the age of machines, which country's silk and cotton goods dominated the international textile market?",India.,
Which pre-colonial port on the Gujarat coast connected India to the Gulf and Red Sea Ports?,Surat.,
What was a 'gomastha' in the context of the East India Company?,"A paid servant appointed by the Company to supervise weavers, collect supplies, and examine the quality of cloth.",
How did the East India Company prevent weavers from dealing with other buyers?,"Through the system of advances, where weavers who took loans had to hand over the cloth they produced to the gomastha.",
What impact did the American Civil War have on Indian weavers?,"When cotton supplies from the US were cut off, Britain turned to India, causing the price of raw cotton to shoot up, starving Indian weavers of supplies.",
When and where did the first cotton mill in India come up?,In Bombay in 1854.,
Who was Dwarkanath Tagore?,A Bengali entrepreneur who made his fortune in the China trade and invested in several joint-stock companies in the 1830s and 1840s.,
Who set up the first Indian jute mill in Calcutta in 1917?,"Seth Hukumchand, a Marwari businessman.",
What was a 'jobber' in Indian industries?,"An old and trusted worker employed by industrialists to get new recruits, often from his village.",
What was the function of the fly shuttle?,"It is a mechanical device for weaving that increased productivity, speeded up production, and reduced labor demand.",
What was the Swadeshi movement's impact on Indian industries?,"Nationalists mobilized people to boycott foreign cloth, and industrial groups pressured the government for tariff protection, boosting local production.",
Why did Manchester fail to recapture its old position in the Indian market after World War I?,"The British economy crumbled, cotton production collapsed, and local Indian industrialists consolidated their position by capturing the home market.",
What was the Shilling Series in 1920s England?,"A series of cheap, popular works sold to the public.",
When did the book jacket or dust cover become an innovation?,In the twentieth century.,
What was one of the earliest factories in England that came up in the 1730s based on?,The cotton mill created by Richard Arkwright.,
"By 1873, what was the value of Britain's iron and steel exports?","About £77 million, double the value of its cotton export.",
What percentage of the total industrial workforce in India worked in registered factories in 1911?,5 per cent.,
What does the term 'Sepoy' mean?,The British pronunciation of the word,
How did advertisements help in creating new consumers?,"They make products appear desirable and necessary, shape people's minds, and create new needs.",
What was a common feature on the labels of Manchester cloth sold in India?,"Images of Indian gods and goddesses, to make the product appear familiar and give it divine approval.",
What message did advertisements by Indian manufacturers convey?,"A nationalist message of swadeshi: if you care for the nation, buy Indian products.",
What did the expansion of railways from the 1840s in England lead to?,An increased demand for iron and steel.,
What were 'night refuges' and 'casual wards'?,"Shelters where job-seekers in cities spent their nights, some set up by private individuals and others maintained by Poor Law authorities.",
Who owned a large fleet of ships but was forced to sell them due to competition from English and American shippers?,Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy.,
Who set up the first iron and steel works in India at Jamshedpur in 1912?,J.N. Tata.,
What was the primary business of European Managing Agencies in India?,"They established tea and coffee plantations, and invested in mining, indigo, and jute, mainly for export.",
"Between 1900 and 1940, how much did handloom cloth production expand?",It almost trebled.,
Where was the earliest kind of print technology developed?,"In China, Japan, and Korea.",
How were books in China printed from AD 594 onwards?,By rubbing paper against the inked surface of woodblocks.,
What is 'calligraphy'?,The art of beautiful and stylized writing.,
"For a long time, who was the major producer of printed material in China?",The imperial state.,
When were Western printing techniques imported into China?,"In the late nineteenth century, when Western powers established their outposts in China.",
Who introduced hand-printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770?,Buddhist missionaries from China.,
"What is the oldest Japanese book, printed in AD 868?",The Buddhist Diamond Sutra.,
What is 'ukiyo' in Japanese art?,"It means 'pictures of the floating world,' depicting ordinary human experiences, especially urban ones.",
Who was Kitagawa Utamaro?,"A Japanese artist born in Edo in 1753, known for his contributions to the ukiyo art form.",
Who brought the knowledge of woodblock printing from China to Italy in 1295?,"Marco Polo, a great explorer.",
What is 'vellum'?,"A parchment made from the skin of animals, used for luxury handwritten editions.",
Where and by whom was the first-known printing press developed in the 1430s?,"At Strasbourg, Germany, by Johann Gutenberg.",
What was the first book printed by Gutenberg?,The Bible.,
What is a 'platen' in letterpress printing?,"A board, originally wooden and later steel, pressed onto the back of the paper to get the impression from the type.",
The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing is known as what?,The print revolution.,
Who is a 'compositor'?,The person who composes the text for printing.,
What is a 'ballad'?,"A historical account or folk tale in verse, usually sung or recited.",
What were 'taverns'?,"Places where people gathered to drink alcohol, eat, and exchange news.",
Who wrote the Ninety Five Theses criticizing the Roman Catholic Church in 1517?,The religious reformer Martin Luther.,
What was the Protestant Reformation?,A sixteenth-century movement to reform the Catholic Church dominated by Rome.,
What is an 'inquisition'?,A former Roman Catholic court for identifying and punishing heretics.,
What does 'heretical' mean?,Beliefs that do not follow the accepted teachings of the Church.,
"What was the Index of Prohibited Books, maintained from 1558?",A list maintained by the Roman Church to impose severe controls over publishers and booksellers due to the effects of popular readings.,
What is a 'chapbook'?,"A pocket-sized book sold by travelling pedlars called chapmen, popular since the sixteenth century.",
"What was the ""Biliotheque Bleue"" in France?",Low-priced small books printed on poor quality paper and bound in cheap blue covers.,
What is 'despotism'?,"A system of governance where an individual exercises absolute power, unregulated by legal checks.",
"Who declared, ""The printing press is the most powerful engine of progress and public opinion is the force that will sweep despotism away""?","Louise-Sebastien Mercier, an eighteenth-century French novelist.",
Which three types of arguments are put forward to suggest print culture created conditions for the French Revolution?,"1) It popularized Enlightenment ideas, 2) it created a new culture of dialogue and debate, and 3) it circulated literature that mocked royalty and criticized their morality.",
Name three famous female novelists from the nineteenth century.,"Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, George Eliot.",
Who perfected the power-driven cylindrical press in the mid-nineteenth century?,Richard M. Hoe of New York.,
In which languages did India have a rich tradition of handwritten manuscripts?,"Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, as well as various vernacular languages.",
Where did the printing press first come to India and with whom?,It first came to Goa with Portuguese missionaries in the mid-sixteenth century.,
Who began editing the Bengal Gazette in 1780?,James Augustus Hickey.,
Who published the 'Sambad Kaumudi' from 1821?,Rammohun Roy.,
What are 'Ulama'?,Legal scholars of Islam and the sharia (a body of Islamic law).,
What is a 'fatwa'?,A legal pronouncement on Islamic law usually given by a mufti (legal scholar).,
Who was Raja Ravi Varma?,"A painter who produced images for mass circulation, which were printed at the Ravi Varma Press.",
"What was 'Amar Jiban', published in 1876?","The first full-length autobiography in the Bengali language, written by Rashsundari Debi.",
Who wrote 'Gulamgiri' in 1871 about the injustices of the caste system?,Jyotiba Phule.,
Who was known as Periyar in Madras and wrote powerfully on caste?,E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker.,
Who wrote and published 'Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal' in 1938?,"Kashibaba, a Kanpur millworker.",
On what model was the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 based?,The Irish Press Laws.,
In which of his papers did Balgangadhar Tilak write with sympathy about the deported Punjab revolutionaries?,In his,
What did Gandhi say was threatened by the Government of India in 1922?,"Liberty of speech, liberty of the press, and freedom of association.",
What are denominations?,Subgroups within a religion.,
"What is the literal meaning of the equation ""Sharing power = dividing power = weakening the country"" from a traditional viewpoint?","Traditionally, it was believed that the power of a government must reside in one person or group, and dispersing it would weaken the country.",
What is the ethnic composition of Belgium?,"59% are Dutch-speaking (Flemish region), 40% are French-speaking (Wallonia region), and 1% are German-speaking.",
"What is the ethnic composition of Brussels, the capital of Belgium?","80% are French-speaking, while 20% are Dutch-speaking.",
What is the major social group composition in Sri Lanka?,74% are Sinhala-speakers and 18% are Tamil-speakers.,
Who are the 'Indian Tamils' in Sri Lanka?,Tamils whose forefathers came from India as plantation workers during the colonial period.,
What does the term 'ethnic' refer to?,"A social division based on shared culture, where people believe in their common descent due to similarities of physical type or culture or both.",
What is 'Majoritarianism'?,"A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority.",
What measure did the Sri Lankan government take in 1956 regarding language?,"An Act was passed to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.",
What is 'Tamil Eelam'?,An independent state demanded by several Tamil political organizations in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.,
What is a 'civil war'?,A violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that becomes so intense it appears like a war.,
How did the Belgian leaders accommodate regional and cultural diversities?,They amended their constitution four times between 1970 and 1993 to enable everyone to live together.,
How are ministers accommodated in the Belgian central government?,The constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal.,
What is a 'community government' in Belgium?,"A third kind of government elected by people belonging to one language community (Dutch, French, and German-speaking), with power over cultural, educational, and language-related issues.",
Which city was chosen as the headquarters when the European Union was formed?,Brussels.,
What is the prudential reason for power-sharing?,"It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups, thus ensuring the stability of the political order.",
What is the moral reason for power-sharing?,"Power-sharing is the very spirit of democracy, as it involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise.",
What is a 'coalition government'?,A government formed by the coming together of at least two political parties.,
"In Lebanon, the post of President is reserved for which community?",The Maronite sect of Catholic Christians.,
The Prime Minister of Lebanon must belong to which community?,The Sunni Muslim community.,
The post of Speaker in Lebanon is fixed for which community?,Shi'a Muslims.,
"In a democracy, who are the source of all political power?",The people.,
What is the horizontal distribution of power?,"Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary, placed at the same level.",
What is the system of 'checks and balances'?,"An arrangement where each organ of government checks the others, ensuring none can exercise unlimited power.",
What is the vertical division of power?,"Power is shared among governments at different levels, such as a general government for the entire country and governments at the provincial or regional level.",
What is a federal government?,"A system where power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country, usually with two levels of government.",
What is another name for the Central Government in India?,The Union Government.,
How did Belgium shift its form of government in 1993?,From a unitary to a federal form of government.,
What is a unitary system of government?,A system where there is only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government.,
What is 'Jurisdiction'?,"The area over which someone has legal authority, which can be defined in terms of geographical boundaries or specific subjects.",
What are 'coming together' federations? Give an example.,"Independent States coming together to form a bigger unit to increase their security, such as the USA, Switzerland, and Australia.",
What are 'holding together' federations? Give an example.,"A large country divides its power between constituent States and the national government, such as India, Spain, and Belgium.",
How does the Indian Constitution describe India?,As a Union of States.,
How many tiers of government did the Indian Constitution originally provide for?,A two-tier system: the Union Government (Central) and the State governments.,
What subjects are included in the Union List?,"Subjects of national importance such as defence, foreign affairs, banking, communications, and currency.",
What subjects are included in the State List?,"Subjects of State and local importance such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture, and irrigation.",
What subjects are included in the Concurrent List?,"Subjects of common interest to both Union and State Governments, like education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption, and succession.",
Who has the power to legislate on 'residuary' subjects in India?,The Union Government.,
What are Union Territories? Give an example.,"Areas too small to become an independent State and which could not be merged with existing States, like Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, or Delhi.",
"Which Article of the Constitution gives special status to states like Assam, Nagaland, etc.?",Article 371.,
What was the first major test for democratic politics in India?,The creation of linguistic States.,
How many languages are recognized as Scheduled Languages by the Indian Constitution?,"22 languages, besides Hindi.",
When did the era of coalition governments at the Centre begin in India?,"After 1990, following the rise of regional political parties.",
What is decentralisation?,When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to local government.,
When was a major step towards decentralisation taken in India?,"In 1992, when the Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective.",
What is the rural local government popularly known as?,Panchayati Raj.,
What constitutes the zilla (district) parishad?,All the panchayat samitis or mandals in a district.,
"In a municipal corporation, what is the head officer called?",The Mayor.,
What is the primary difference between a federal and a unitary government?,"In a federal system, power is divided between central and state governments, which are not subordinate to each other. In a unitary system, power is centralized, and sub-units are subordinate to the center.",
"What is the ""sexual division of labour""?","A system where all work inside the home is done by women or organized by them, while men do all the work outside the home.",
Is the gender division based on biology?,"No, it is not based on biology but on social expectations and stereotypes.",
What is the result of the sexual division of labour on women's role in public life?,"Although women constitute half of humanity, their role in public life, especially politics, is minimal in most societies.",
What are 'feminist' movements?,"Movements that aim for equality in personal and family life as well, and believe in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.",
What is a 'patriarchal' society?,"A system that values men more and gives them power over women; literally, rule by the father.",
"According to the text, what is the literacy rate among women in India compared to men?",The literacy rate among women is only 54 percent compared with 76 percent among men.,
"What does the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 provide for?",That equal wages should be paid for equal work.,
What is sex-selective abortion?,A practice where parents prefer to have sons and find ways to have the girl child aborted before she is born.,
"According to the 2011 census, what was the child sex ratio in the country?",Merely 919 girls per thousand boys.,
What was the percentage of elected women members in the Lok Sabha for the first time in 2019?,It touched 14.36 percent of its total strength.,
How many seats are reserved for women in local government bodies (panchayats and municipalities) in India?,One-third of the seats.,
"What is the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act, 2023)?","An act that has been passed to give 33 percent reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Assembly.",
What was Gandhiji's interpretation of religion in politics?,"He believed politics must be guided by ethics drawn from religion, meaning moral values that inform all religions, not any particular one.",
What are 'family laws'?,"Laws that deal with family-related matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance.",
What is communal politics?,"Politics based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of the social community, using religion in exclusive and partisan terms.",
What is the most common expression of communalism?,"Religious prejudices, stereotypes of religious communities, and belief in the superiority of one's religion over others in everyday beliefs.",
What is a 'secular state'?,A state that has no official religion and does not give a special status to any religion.,
What does the Indian Constitution prohibit on grounds of religion?,Discrimination.,
What makes the caste system an extreme form of hereditary occupational division?,"The hereditary occupational division was sanctioned by rituals, and members of the same caste group were supposed to form a social community.",
Name two political leaders and social reformers who worked to establish a society without caste inequalities.,"Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B.R. Ambedkar, and Periyar Ramaswami Naicker.",
What is 'urbanisation'?,The shift of population from rural areas to urban areas.,
What is 'occupational mobility'?,"The shift from one occupation to another, usually when a new generation takes up occupations different from their ancestors.",
What is a 'caste hierarchy'?,A ladder-like formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the 'highest' to the 'lowest' castes.,
What percentage of India's population in 2011 were Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?,Scheduled Castes were 16.6 percent and Scheduled Tribes were 8.6 percent.,
What is the estimated population of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) according to the National Sample Survey of 2004-05?,Around 41 percent.,
What is a 'vote bank' in the context of caste politics?,A term used when a large proportion of the voters from a particular caste vote for one party.,
"According to the text, does any parliamentary constituency in India have a clear majority of one single caste?","No, every candidate and party needs to win the confidence of more than one caste and community.",
How has politics influenced the caste system?,"Politics has influenced the caste system and caste identities by bringing them into the political arena, leading to the politicization of caste.",
"According to the 2011 Census, what is the population proportion of Hindus in India?",79.8%.,
"According to the 2011 Census, what is the population proportion of Muslims in India?",14.2%.,
What are the Scheduled Castes commonly known as?,Dalits.,
What are the Scheduled Tribes often referred to as?,Adivasis.,
What did the women's movement argue about the 'family laws' of all religions?,That they discriminate against women.,
In which Scandinavian countries is the participation of women in public life very high?,"Sweden, Norway, and Finland.",
Which two social groups are counted in the Census of India?,The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.,
What is the principle of 'universal adult franchise'?,The principle of one-person-one-vote.,
What can exclusive attention to caste in politics lead to?,"It can divert attention from other pressing issues like poverty, development, and corruption, and in some cases, lead to tensions, conflict, and violence.",
"What is one of the major challenges to democracy in our country, according to the text?",Communalism.,
"What was the child sex ratio in some states, as per the text?",It has fallen below 850 or even 800 in some States.,
How many elected women representatives are there in rural and urban local bodies in India now?,More than 10 lakh.,
"For most ordinary citizens, what is democracy equal to?",Political parties.,
What is a political party?,A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.,
What is 'partisanship'?,"It is marked by a tendency to take a side and an inability to take a balanced view on an issue, often due to strong commitment to a party.",
What are the three components of a political party?,"The leaders, the active members, and the followers.",
What is the role of the party that loses elections?,"They play the role of opposition to the parties in power, voicing different views and criticizing the government.",
Why do we need political parties?,"Because they perform essential functions like contesting elections, forming governments, shaping public opinion, and providing access to welfare schemes.",
The rise of political parties is directly linked to the emergence of what form of democracy?,Representative democracies.,
How many political parties are registered with the Election Commission of India?,More than 750 parties.,
What is a one-party system? Give an example.,"A system where only one party is allowed to control and run the government, for example, the Communist Party in China.",
What is a two-party system? Give two examples.,"A system where power usually changes between two main parties, such as in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.",
What is a multiparty system?,"A system where several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power.",
What is an 'alliance' or a 'front' in a multiparty system?,When several parties join hands for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power.,
Name the three major alliances in the 2004 parliamentary elections in India.,"The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), and the Left Front.",
Why has India evolved a multiparty system?,Because the social and geographical diversity in such a large country is not easily absorbed by two or even three parties.,
What is a 'State party'?,A party that secures at least six percent of the total votes in a state's legislative assembly election and wins at least two seats.,
What is a 'national party'?,"A party that secures at least six percent of total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections in four States, and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha.",
How many recognized national parties were there in India as of 2023?,Six.,
When was the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) formed?,On 26 November 2012.,
When was the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) formed and under whose leadership?,Formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram.,
"Who founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951, which was later revived as the BJP?",Syama Prasad Mukherjee.,
What is an important element in the BJP's conception of Indian nationhood?,Cultural nationalism (or 'Hindutva').,
When was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?,In 1885.,
What is the ideological orientation of the Indian National Congress?,It is a centrist party (neither rightist nor leftist).,
When was the National People's Party (NPP) formed?,In July 2013.,
"What is the first challenge faced by political parties, as mentioned in the text?",Lack of internal democracy within parties.,
What is the second challenge faced by political parties?,The challenge of dynastic succession.,
What is the third challenge for political parties?,"The growing role of money and muscle power, especially during elections.",
What is the fourth challenge that parties face?,They often do not seem to offer a meaningful choice to the voters.,
What is 'defection' in politics?,Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected to a legislative body to a different party.,
What is an 'affidavit'?,"A signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding their personal information.",
What is one suggestion for reforming political parties regarding women's representation?,It should be mandatory for parties to give a minimum of about one-third of tickets to women candidates.,
What is 'state funding of elections'?,"The government giving parties money to support their election expenses, either in kind (petrol, paper) or in cash.",
"Besides legal solutions, what are two other ways political parties can be reformed?","1) Pressure from the people through petitions, publicity, and agitations. 2) More people who want reform should join political parties.",
What is a 'ruling party'?,The political party that runs the government.,
How do parties play a role in making laws?,Most members of the legislature belong to parties and follow the direction of the party leadership when laws are debated and passed.,
How do parties provide people access to government machinery?,"It is often easier for an ordinary citizen to approach a local party leader than a government officer, making them feel close to the parties.",
How can imagining a situation without parties help understand their necessity?,"Without parties, every candidate would be independent, unable to make major policy promises, and no one would be responsible for how the country is run.",
Why is a one-party system not considered a good option?,"Because it is not a democratic option, as it does not permit free competition for power.",
What are the five things democracy is considered better for compared to other forms of government?,"It promotes equality, enhances individual dignity, improves decision-making quality, provides a method to resolve conflicts, and allows room to correct mistakes.",
What is the main dilemma people face with democracy?,"Democracy is seen to be good in principle, but felt to be not so good in its practice.",
What is the first step towards thinking carefully about the outcomes of democracy?,To recognize that democracy is just a form of government that can only create conditions for achieving something.,
What is the most basic outcome of democracy?,It produces a government that is accountable to the citizens and responsive to their needs and expectations.,
Why is a democratic government's decision-making process sometimes slow?,"Because it is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation, following procedures before arriving at a decision.",
What is 'transparency' in the context of government?,The right and the means for a citizen to examine the process of decision-making.,
In which respect is democratic government certainly better than its alternatives?,Democratic government is a legitimate government because it is the people's own government.,
What does evidence from 1950 to 2000 show about the economic growth rates of democracies versus dictatorships?,Dictatorships have a slightly higher rate of economic growth on average.,
Does democracy guarantee economic development?,"No, but it can be expected not to lag behind dictatorships in this respect.",
"In democratic countries like South Africa and Brazil, what percentage of national income do the top 20% of people take away?",More than 60 percent.,
Are democracies very successful in reducing economic inequalities?,"No, in actual life, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.",
On what principle are democracies based?,"Political equality, where all individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.",
How does democracy accommodate social divisions?,"Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition, which reduces the possibility of tensions becoming explosive or violent.",
What two conditions must a democracy fulfill to accommodate social differences?,"1) The majority must always work with the minority. 2) Rule by majority should not become rule by a majority community in terms of religion, race, or linguistic group.",
What is the basis of democracy concerning the individual?,The passion for respect and freedom.,
"In India, what has democracy strengthened for disadvantaged and discriminated castes?",Their claims for equal status and equal opportunity.,
What does a public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy show?,"It shows the success of the democratic project, as it transforms people from the status of a subject into that of a citizen.",
"According to the text, what is most distinctive about democracy?","That its examination never gets over; as it passes one test, it produces another.",
What is a legitimate government?,"A government where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system; it is the people's own government.",
In what areas do democracies show a mixed record?,"They have greater success in setting up regular elections and open debate, but fall short in providing a fair chance to everyone and sharing information with citizens.",
"According to a study in South Asia, do people support democracy?","Yes, there is overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world, including in countries with and without democratic regimes.",
What does the ability of democracy to generate its own support signify?,It is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored.,
Economic development depends on which factors?,"A country's population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, and economic priorities adopted by the country.",
"In Bangladesh, what portion of the population lives in poverty?",More than half of its population.,
How did Belgium successfully negotiate differences among its ethnic populations?,By developing power-sharing arrangements that respected the feelings and interests of different communities and regions.,
"For societies built on subordination and domination, what is not a simple matter to recognize?",That all individuals are equal.,
How does the recognition of the principle of equality help women?,It becomes easier for women to wage a struggle against what is legally and morally unacceptable.,
How are ordinary citizens' value for their democratic rights recognized?,Through their expectations from democracy and the criteria they use for judging any democratic country.,
What is the belief of most individuals today regarding their vote?,They believe that their vote makes a difference to the way the government is run and to their own self-interest.,
"The cartoon ""The Rich Get Buff"" illustrates what economic outcome?","The disparity in the distribution of economic gains, where the rich benefit disproportionately compared to the middle class and the poor.",
1. An atlas is a book or collection of maps.,TRUE,
2. The lines separating time zones on a world map are always perfectly straight meridians of longitude.,FALSE,
3. All parallels of latitude are the same length.,FALSE,
"4. The Prime Meridian passes through Ujjain, India.",FALSE,
5. Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated based on the local time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich.,TRUE,
6. The Equator is assigned a latitude of 90°N.,FALSE,
7. Political maps primarily show natural features like mountains and rivers.,FALSE,
"8. The Earth is a perfect sphere, not flattened at the poles.",FALSE,
"9. The cardinal directions on a map are North, South, East, and West.",TRUE,
10. The main purpose of a map's scale is to show the cardinal directions.,FALSE,
11. The Pacific Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans.,FALSE,
12. Most of the Earth's surface is covered by land.,FALSE,
13. A tsunami is a huge wave generally caused by a strong earthquake or volcanic eruption at the bottom of the ocean.,TRUE,
14. The Southern Hemisphere has more land than the Northern Hemisphere.,FALSE,
15. The Indian Ocean is named after the country of India.,TRUE,
16. Greenland is the largest island in the world.,TRUE,
17. The five Olympic rings represent the five largest oceans.,FALSE,
18. All five oceans are separate and not connected to one another.,FALSE,
19. The Deccan Plateau is located in North America.,FALSE,
20. Terrace farming involves cutting steps into slopes to practice cultivation in mountainous regions.,TRUE,
"21. Plains are landforms that are generally more than 1,000 meters above sea level.",FALSE,
22. The Himalayas are considered 'old' mountains that have been rounded by erosion.,FALSE,
23. Most of the world's population lives in mountainous regions.,FALSE,
24. Plateaus are often called 'storehouses of minerals' because they are rich in mineral deposits.,TRUE,
25. The Gangetic plain is sparsely populated.,FALSE,
"26. A desert is defined as a large, hot expanse with very high precipitation.",FALSE,
27. The first human civilizations developed in mountainous regions.,FALSE,
"28. A key feature of a plateau is its narrow summit and steep slopes, similar to a mountain.",FALSE,
29. Historians and archaeologists are the same and perform identical tasks.,FALSE,
30. The Gregorian calendar has a 'year zero' between 1 BCE and 1 CE.,FALSE,
31. The term BCE stands for 'Before Christian Era'.,FALSE,
32. Early humans were mainly farmers and lived in permanent cities.,FALSE,
33. A millennium is a period of 100 years.,FALSE,
"34. The last Ice Age ended approximately 50,000 years ago.",FALSE,
35. The development of agriculture led to humans becoming more nomadic.,FALSE,
36. Literary sources for history include excavated tools and pottery.,FALSE,
37. The study of genetics of ancient people can provide insights into the past.,TRUE,
38. The 21st century CE runs from the year 2000 to 2099.,FALSE,
39. The ancient Indian name 'Bhāratavarsha' means 'the country of the Bharatas'.,TRUE,
40. The term 'Hindustan' was first used by the ancient Greeks.,FALSE,
"41. In the Vishnu Purāņa, 'Bhārata' is described as the country lying north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains.",TRUE,
42. The name 'India' is derived from the name of the Ganga River.,FALSE,
43. The Indian Constitution uses only the name 'Bharat' to refer to the country.,FALSE,
44. The Rig Veda gives the name 'Sapta Sindhava' to the southern region of the subcontinent.,FALSE,
"45. In ancient Persian, the term 'Hindu' referred to the Hindu religion.",FALSE,
"46. Jambudvīpa, an ancient name for the Indian subcontinent, means 'island of the apple tree'.",FALSE,
47. Emperor Ashoka used the name 'Jambudvīpa' to describe the whole of India in his inscriptions.,TRUE,
"48. The ancient Chinese referred to India as 'Tianzhu', which could also be understood as 'heavenly master'.",TRUE,
49. The Harappan civilization is also known as the Mauryan civilization.,FALSE,
50. The city of Dholavira is located in the modern state of Haryana.,FALSE,
51. The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro was primarily used for public bathing by all citizens.,FALSE,
52. The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton.,TRUE,
53. The Indus-Sarasvatī civilization had no evidence of trade with other regions.,FALSE,
54. The writing on Harappan seals has been successfully deciphered by modern scholars.,FALSE,
55. The decline of the Harappan civilization was primarily caused by widespread warfare and invasions.,FALSE,
"56. Harappan cities like Dholavira had advanced water management systems, including large reservoirs.",TRUE,
57. The 'Dancing Girl' figurine was made of terracotta clay.,FALSE,
58. The Harappans domesticated animals for meat consumption.,TRUE,
59. The word 'Veda' comes from the Sanskrit word 'vid' which means 'to write'.,FALSE,
60. The Rig Veda is the most recent of the four Vedas.,FALSE,
61. Vedic hymns were initially transmitted orally for many generations before being written down.,TRUE,
"62. The Vedic statement 'ekam sat viprā bahudhā vadanti' means 'Truth is one, but sages give it many names'.",TRUE,
63. Buddhism and Jainism accept the authority of the Vedas.,FALSE,
64. Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under a banyan tree in Lumbini.,FALSE,
65. The Jain principle of 'aparigraha' means 'non-violence'.,FALSE,
"66. According to the Upanishads, 'atman' refers to the divine essence that resides in every being.",TRUE,
67. The Jataka tales are stories about Mahāvīra's former births.,FALSE,
68. There was no interaction between tribal traditions and mainstream schools of thought like Hinduism in ancient India.,FALSE,
69. The term 'Unity in Diversity' suggests that India's diversity is a source of weakness.,FALSE,
70. The unstitched piece of cloth known as the sari is a traditional dress worn only in the southern states of India.,FALSE,
71. The festival of Makara Sankranti is celebrated with the same name and customs all across India.,FALSE,
72. The Panchatantra is a collection of stories that has been adapted in almost every Indian language and beyond.,TRUE,
"73. The Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahābhārata, are primarily concerned with narrating the lives of merchants.",FALSE,
74. Many tribal communities in India have their own versions of the Rāmāyaņa and the Mahābhārata.,TRUE,
75. Millets such as bajra and jowar are staple grains in many parts of India.,TRUE,
76. Indian textiles like 'chintz' were so popular in 17th-century Europe that England and France banned their import to protect their own products.,TRUE,
77. The 'People of India project' by the Anthropological Survey of India found very little linguistic diversity in the country.,FALSE,
"78. A nuclear family consists of several generations, including grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts, living together.",FALSE,
"79. In most Indian languages, there is no single word for 'cousin' because cousins are considered 'brothers' and 'sisters'.",TRUE,
80. The family is considered the fundamental and most ancient unit of any society.,TRUE,
"81. In Shalini's story, her family demonstrates the value of sharing and supporting each other during financial difficulties.",TRUE,
82. The 'halma' tradition of the Bhil community is about serving Mother Earth and helping the community in times of crisis.,TRUE,
83. Kamal Parmar's initiative in Ahmedabad involved providing free sports coaching to underprivileged children.,FALSE,
84. The concept of 'community' is rigid and has only one meaning.,FALSE,
85. Residents' Welfare Associations are examples of urban communities that make their own rules for things like waste management.,TRUE,
86. The story of Tenzing from Meghalaya shows a family where only the women participate in household chores.,FALSE,
87. 'Governance' is the process of taking decisions and organizing society's life with rules.,TRUE,
"88. In a good system of governance, the three organs—legislature, executive, and judiciary—should be controlled by a single group of people.",FALSE,
89. The judiciary is the organ of government that makes new laws.,FALSE,
"90. India's government functions at three levels: local, state, and central.",TRUE,
91. The term 'democracy' literally means 'rule of the king'.,FALSE,
92. India is a direct democracy where all citizens vote on every law.,FALSE,
"93. In India, all citizens above the age of 21 have the right to vote in elections.",FALSE,
"94. The President of India is the executive head of the Central Government, while the Prime Minister is the nominal head.",FALSE,
95. The Supreme Court of India's motto is 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs).,FALSE,
96. State governments in India are responsible for foreign affairs and currency.,FALSE,
97. A map is a representation or drawing of an area as viewed from the side.,FALSE,
98. Meridians of longitude are circles that run parallel to the Equator.,FALSE,
99. The longitude of a place is related to the local time at that place.,TRUE,
100. Traveling eastward from the Prime Meridian makes the local time earlier.,FALSE,
101. The oceans' flora produces more than half of the world's oxygen.,TRUE,
102. Eurasia is a single continent formed by the landmasses of Europe and Asia.,TRUE,
103. India's two major groups of islands are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Arabian Sea and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Bay of Bengal.,FALSE,
104. The National Disaster Management Authority in India deals only with tsunamis.,FALSE,
105. The average altitude of the Tibetan Plateau has earned it the nickname 'Roof of the World'.,TRUE,
"106. All plateaus in the world have rocky, infertile soil.",FALSE,
107. The Aravalli Range is an example of a relatively 'young' mountain range like the Himalayas.,FALSE,
108. The main occupation in many mountainous regions is herding rather than agriculture.,TRUE,
109. An 'era' is a period of time that is always 100 years long.,FALSE,
"110. Fossils are the remains of plants, animals, and humans from millions of years ago, preserved in soil or rocks.",TRUE,
111. The term 'Homo sapiens' refers to the first species to use fire.,FALSE,
112. The beginning of agriculture occurred during the last Ice Age.,FALSE,
113. Ancient Chinese travelers like Xuanzang visited India to trade in spices.,FALSE,
114. The Mahābhārata is an ancient text that lists many regions covering the entire geography of the Indian Subcontinent.,TRUE,
"115. The Harappans used bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, to make tools and figurines.",TRUE,
116. Lothal was a major Harappan city known for its large granaries.,FALSE,
117. The famous 'Priest King' statuette from the Indus civilization was carved from bronze.,FALSE,
"118. In Vedic society, a 'jana' referred to a single family unit.",FALSE,
119. The Upanishads introduced the concepts of rebirth and karma.,TRUE,
120. Yoga is a school of thought that grew out of Buddhism.,FALSE,
121. Mahāvīra was the founder of Buddhism.,FALSE,
"122. The Sangha, founded by the Buddha, was a community of merchants dedicated to trade.",FALSE,
123. The Jain principle of 'anekāntavāda' states that truth is simple and has only one aspect.,FALSE,
124. The Chārvāka school of thought believed in life after death and rebirth.,FALSE,
"125. According to the 2011 census, India has a tribal population of less than 1 million people.",FALSE,
"126. The god Jagannath, worshipped at Puri, was originally a tribal deity.",TRUE,
"127. In the story of the monkey-king from the Jataka tales, the king sacrifices himself to save the human king.",FALSE,
128. The sari is a stitched garment that requires complex tailoring.,FALSE,
"129. The main ingredients in Indian food, such as rice, wheat, and common spices like turmeric, show an underlying unity in the country's diverse cuisine.",TRUE,
130. The love and affection Kamal Parmar received from the underprivileged children he taught was unbelievable to one of the volunteer teachers.,TRUE,
"131. In Tenzing's family, financial decisions for special expenses were made solely by his father without discussion.",FALSE,
132. The executive branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and deciding if they have been broken.,FALSE,
133. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are the two houses of the legislature at the State level in India.,FALSE,
134. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his role in India's space and missile programs.,TRUE,
135. Grassroots democracy refers to a system that discourages the participation of ordinary citizens.,FALSE,
"136. An intermediate direction on a map, such as Northeast (NE), lies exactly between two cardinal directions.",TRUE,
137. The Ujjayinī meridian was the international standard for the Prime Meridian until 1884.,FALSE,
"138. If it is 12 PM at Greenwich (0° longitude), it would be 3 PM local time at 45°E longitude.",TRUE,
139. Large countries like Russia and the USA have a single time zone.,FALSE,
"140. A large, continuous expanse of land is called an ocean.",FALSE,
"141. The emblem of the Indian Navy contains a motto invoking Varuna, a Vedic deity associated with the oceans.",TRUE,
142. Geologists primarily study the remains of ancient plants and animals in the form of fossils.,FALSE,
143. The development of pottery technology first appeared in the Indian subcontinent around 2000 BCE.,FALSE,
"144. The Sarasvatī River, mentioned in the Rig Veda, is now a seasonal river known as the Ghaggar-Hakra.",TRUE,
"145. Harappan houses, both large and small, were typically made of stones and mud.",FALSE,
146. The Harappans were not aware of the process to make bronze.,FALSE,
147. The Vedas consist of thousands of hymns that were originally written down on palm-leaf manuscripts.,FALSE,
"148. According to Vedanta, everything in the universe is one divine essence called brahman.",TRUE,
149. The Buddha taught that attachment is the primary source of human happiness.,FALSE,
150. A joint family is a family unit that is limited to a couple and their children.,FALSE,
"151. A key value in Indian families is interdependence, which means family members rely on and support one another.",TRUE,
152. The motto of the Government of India is 'Yato Dharmastato Jayah'.,FALSE,
153. A Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) is an elected representative at the national level.,FALSE,
154. Crossing the International Date Line eastward requires you to add a day to your calendar.,FALSE,
155. The world's first cities emerged in the Indus-Sarasvatī civilization.,FALSE,
156. The Indian subcontinent's natural boundaries include the Himalayas and two seas.,TRUE,
157. The Harappan city of Kalibangan is located in modern-day Gujarat.,FALSE,
158. The Harappan civilization was characterized by a lack of urban planning.,FALSE,
159. The last mantras of the Rig Veda call for unity among people.,TRUE,
"160. The Buddha was born into a poor, ascetic family.",FALSE,
"161. The sari has a very recent history, having been invented in the 20th century.",FALSE,
162. A community is always a small group of people who live in the same house.,FALSE,
163. The Indian government functions only at the national level.,FALSE,
164. The term 'grassroots democracy' implies that political power is concentrated at the top.,FALSE,
"165. A thematic map is designed to show a specific kind of information, such as rainfall or crop distribution.",TRUE,
166. Longitude measures the distance of a place north or south of the Equator.,FALSE,
167. Oceans play no role in regulating the Earth's climate.,FALSE,
168. The primary cause of tsunamis is heavy rainfall in coastal areas.,FALSE,
169. Mining is a major economic activity on plains due to their rich mineral deposits.,FALSE,
170. Early human societies had a strong sense of individual ownership of land.,FALSE,
"171. The Sarasvatī river is described in ancient texts as always having been a small, seasonal stream.",FALSE,
172. The Harappans used a system of weights and measures in their trade activities.,TRUE,
173. The term 'rishi' in Vedic culture refers exclusively to male seers or sages.,FALSE,
"174. According to Buddhism, conquering oneself is a lesser achievement than conquering a thousand men on the battlefield.",FALSE,
175. The traditional 'halma' of the Bhil community is a paid work program sponsored by the government.,FALSE,
176. The 'separation of powers' in a government is intended to create a system of checks and balances.,TRUE,
"177. When it is daytime in India, it is also daytime in the USA.",FALSE,
178. The study of ancient inscriptions is known as archaeology.,FALSE,
179. The Harappan civilization extended only along the valley of the Indus river.,FALSE,
"180. The Rig Veda mentions various professions, including weaver, potter, and healer.",TRUE,
"181. A 'community' can refer to a group of people with a common interest, such as a school's art community.",TRUE,
182. A law is a type of informal rule that is rarely written down.,FALSE,
183. The Indian constitution was first written in Hindi.,FALSE,
184. The Harappans used seals made of gold for their trade activities.,FALSE,
"185. According to the five tiņais of ancient Tamil poetry, mountainous regions were associated with fishing and seafaring.",FALSE,
"186. In Tenzing's family in Meghalaya, the grandparents played no active role in the household.",FALSE,
187. The main purpose of the legislature is to implement and execute laws.,FALSE,
188. 'Direct democracy' is a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.,FALSE,
189. The 3rd millennium CE began in the year 3001 CE.,FALSE,
190. The Harappans had no knowledge of metallurgy.,FALSE,
191. The Vedic term 'ritam' refers to truth and order in human life and the cosmos.,TRUE,
192. The stories of Shalini and Tenzing are examples of nuclear families.,FALSE,
193. The judiciary has the power to examine whether a law passed by the legislature is fair.,TRUE,
194. The practice of archaeology involves studying human societies and cultures from the oldest times to the present through observation and interviews.,FALSE,
195. The 'People of India project' concluded that most Indians live near their birthplace and are not migrants.,FALSE,
196. Anamudi is the highest mountain peak in the Himalayan range.,FALSE,
197. Conifer trees like pines and deodars are common in plateaus.,FALSE,
198. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau in India is famous for its gold and diamond mines.,FALSE,
199. The last Ice Age made living conditions much easier for early humans.,FALSE,
200. Early agricultural communities practiced a system where land was owned by individuals and passed down through families.,FALSE,
"201. The use of metal, starting with copper, helped early humans make more durable tools.",TRUE,
"202. The name 'Bhārata', used for India, first appears in the Mahābhārata.",FALSE,
203. The ancient Persians referred to India as 'Indoi' or 'Indike'.,FALSE,
204. The 'First Urbanisation of India' refers to the development of cities during the Indus-Sarasvatī civilisation.,TRUE,
205. The city of Lothal in Gujarat is notable for its massive fortification walls made of stone.,FALSE,
206. The Harappans primarily ate a diet of meat and did not grow any cereals or vegetables.,FALSE,
207. A 'rājā' in Vedic society referred to an elected president.,FALSE,
208. The Buddha's teachings emphasized that one can become pure simply by bathing in sacred rivers.,FALSE,
"209. The city of Vaiśhālī, Mahāvīra's birthplace, is located in modern-day Nepal.",FALSE,
210. Jainism teaches that all creatures are interconnected and interdependent.,TRUE,
"211. The term 'jina', from which Jainism is derived, means 'one who serves'.",FALSE,
"212. All tribal groups in India worship a single, uniform deity.",FALSE,
213. India has one of the smallest populations in the world.,FALSE,
214. The Indian Constitution came into force in 1947.,FALSE,
215. The Prime Minister is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.,FALSE,
216. A political map uses different colors and symbols to represent physical features like altitude.,FALSE,
217. The Southern Ocean surrounds the North Pole.,FALSE,
"218. Flash floods are a common challenge in plain regions, but not in mountains.",FALSE,
219. The 'tiņai' classification from ancient Tamil poetry categorized landscapes based only on their economic use.,FALSE,
220. The first human settlements and agriculture began around 8000 BCE.,TRUE,
"221. All Harappan cities were divided into three distinct zones: an upper town, a middle town, and a lower town.",FALSE,
222. The term 'Satyameva Jayate' is taken from the Upanishads.,TRUE,
223. The family is a place where children learn important values such as sevā (service) and dāna (giving).,TRUE,
"224. The legislative, executive, and judiciary are the three levels of government in India.",FALSE,
225. A leap year in the Gregorian calendar occurs every year.,FALSE,
226. The smallest continent by land area is Australia.,TRUE,
227. Rivers originating in mountains often carry sediments that make plains fertile.,TRUE,
228. The 'Great Bath' at Mohenjo-daro was built with wood and mud.,FALSE,
229. The Harappans made ornaments from conch shells.,TRUE,
230. The story of Nachiketa and Yama is found in the Rig Veda.,FALSE,
231. The term 'ahimsa' in Buddhism and Jainism only refers to refraining from physical violence.,FALSE,
"232. All communities are interdependent in modern, complex societies.",TRUE,
233. The executive head of a State Government in India is the Governor.,FALSE,
234. The International Date Line is located at 0° longitude.,FALSE,
235. The continent of Antarctica is one of the most densely populated landmasses on Earth.,FALSE,
236. A key reason people live in plains is the scenic beauty and opportunities for adventure sports.,FALSE,
"237. According to the timeline, writing was invented before the use of fire.",FALSE,
238. Harappan seals often depict human figures engaged in farming.,FALSE,
239. The main message of the Upanishads is that the individual self (atman) is completely separate and different from the universal divine essence (brahman).,FALSE,
"240. Early Vedic society was primarily urban, centered around large, planned cities.",FALSE,
"241. The Indian epics, like the Mahābhārata, have only one official version which is followed uniformly across the country.",FALSE,
242. A group of connected people celebrating festivals together can be called a community.,TRUE,
243. The government is a group of individuals or a system that makes rules and ensures they are followed.,TRUE,
244. The main role of the Rajya Sabha is to implement laws at the state level.,FALSE,
245. The Earth rotates on its axis from east to west.,FALSE,
246. India has established scientific base stations on the continent of Antarctica.,TRUE,
247. The practice of herding is impossible in mountainous regions.,FALSE,
248. The timeline of life on Earth shows that mammals appeared before fish.,FALSE,
249. The development of agriculture had no impact on the size of human communities.,FALSE,
250. The Harappans traded goods like carnelian beads with distant regions such as present-day Iran.,TRUE,
The Panchayati Raj system is a form of self-government for urban areas.,FALSE,
The Panchayati Raj system in India has a two-tier structure.,FALSE,
The head of the Gram Panchayat is called the Sarpanch or Pradhan.,TRUE,
All members of the Gram Sabha are appointed by the State Government.,FALSE,
"The Gram Sabha consists of all residents of a village, including children.",FALSE,
The Panchayat Samiti acts as a link between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad.,TRUE,
One-half of the seats in Panchayati Raj institutions are reserved for women.,FALSE,
The Patwari is an officer who maintains a village's land records.,TRUE,
Bal Panchayats are created for adults to discuss child-related issues.,FALSE,
Hiware Bazar became a prosperous village through a government-funded industrial project.,FALSE,
Local government structures in urban areas are called Urban Local Bodies.,TRUE,
Urban Local Bodies operate under a centralized authority at the national level.,FALSE,
Cities and towns are divided into smaller units called 'wards'.,TRUE,
A city with a population of 5 lakhs has a Municipal Corporation as its highest body.,FALSE,
The Madras Corporation (now Greater Chennai Corporation) is the oldest municipal institution in India.,TRUE,
Urban Local Bodies are solely responsible for collecting national income tax.,FALSE,
Participatory democracy means that citizens have no role in governance.,FALSE,
Indore has been awarded the cleanest city in India for multiple years in a row.,TRUE,
A Nagar Panchayat is the local body for a large metropolitan city like Mumbai.,FALSE,
"Citizens' duties, like proper waste segregation, help urban local bodies function efficiently.",TRUE,
Activities performed in exchange for money are called non-economic activities.,FALSE,
A lawyer arguing a case and earning a fee is an example of a non-economic activity.,FALSE,
"Non-economic activities are done out of feelings like love, care, and respect, without generating income.",TRUE,
"A salary is a payment made to a professional in exchange for advice, like a fee paid to a doctor.",FALSE,
Volunteering to teach computer skills for free is an economic activity.,FALSE,
Value addition is the process of reducing the monetary value of a product through manufacturing.,FALSE,
Payment in kind refers to being paid entirely in cash for work performed.,FALSE,
"Langars at gurudwaras, which serve free food, are an example of sevā or selfless service.",TRUE,
The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan relies solely on government employees to keep the country clean.,FALSE,
"All work performed within a household, such as cooking and cleaning, is categorized as an economic activity.",FALSE,
"Economic activities are classified into three main sectors: primary, secondary, and tertiary.",TRUE,
Agriculture and mining are examples of secondary sector activities.,FALSE,
The secondary sector involves processing raw materials from the primary sector into finished goods.,TRUE,
The tertiary sector is also known as the manufacturing sector.,FALSE,
"Transportation, banking, and healthcare are all examples of tertiary sector activities.",TRUE,
The three economic sectors are independent and do not rely on each other.,FALSE,
A carpenter turning wood into a chair is an example of a primary sector activity.,FALSE,
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel advised farmers in Anand to form a cooperative.,TRUE,
A cooperative is an organization owned and run by middlemen.,FALSE,
The success of AMUL was based on individual farmers competing against each other in the market.,FALSE,
True/False: India is the fifth-largest country in the world.,FALSE,
True/False: The Himalayas are considered young fold mountains.,TRUE,
True/False: The Gangetic Plains are characterized by their arid climate and sparse population.,FALSE,
True/False: The Thar Desert is a cold desert located in the northern part of India.,FALSE,
True/False: The Western Ghats are taller and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.,TRUE,
True/False: The Aravalli Hills are older than the Himalayas.,TRUE,
True/False: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Arabian Sea.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'kath-kuni' style of housing uses a combination of stone and wood and is resistant to mild earthquakes.,TRUE,
True/False: The Sundarbans delta is formed by the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Deccan Plateau is a small, triangular landmass in northern India.",FALSE,
True/False: Weather is the state of the Earth's atmosphere over a long period.,FALSE,
True/False: The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur.,TRUE,
True/False: Humidity is the measure of how hot or cold the atmosphere is.,FALSE,
True/False: Atmospheric pressure is higher at sea level than on a high mountain.,TRUE,
True/False: A barometer is used to measure rainfall.,FALSE,
True/False: An anemometer measures both wind speed and direction.,FALSE,
"True/False: The India Meteorological Department's motto means ""From the sun arises rain.""",TRUE,
True/False: The range of temperature is calculated by adding the maximum and minimum temperatures and dividing by two.,FALSE,
True/False: A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.,FALSE,
True/False: Low-pressure systems are sometimes called 'depressions' and can develop into storms.,TRUE,
True/False: Climate is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere.,FALSE,
True/False: India has a uniform climate across the entire country.,FALSE,
True/False: Latitude has no effect on a region's climate.,FALSE,
"True/False: Altitude affects temperature, with higher altitudes generally being cooler.",TRUE,
True/False: The monsoon refers to seasonal winds that bring heavy rainfall.,TRUE,
True/False: The southwest monsoon brings rain to India during the winter.,FALSE,
True/False: The Himalayas protect the Indian subcontinent from cold Central Asian winds.,TRUE,
True/False: Cyclones are formed in high-pressure systems over the ocean.,FALSE,
True/False: Deforestation can increase the chances of landslides.,TRUE,
True/False: The burning of fossil fuels has no impact on climate change.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Second Urbanisation' of India began in the Indus Valley.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'janapada' was a large empire ruled by a single monarch.,FALSE,
True/False: All mahājanapadas were monarchies.,FALSE,
True/False: The development of iron metallurgy was important for the growth of urbanism in the 1st millennium BCE.,TRUE,
True/False: The first Indian coins were made of gold.,FALSE,
True/False: The varņa system consisted of five categories.,FALSE,
True/False: The Uttarapatha and Dakshiņapatha were important trade routes.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'sabha' or 'samiti' was an assembly where matters concerning the clan were discussed.,TRUE,
True/False: Magadha was one of the least powerful mahājanapadas.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas were kingdoms that emerged in northern India.",FALSE,
True/False: An empire is a smaller political unit than a kingdom.,FALSE,
True/False: Tributary kingdoms paid money or goods to an emperor as a sign of submission.,TRUE,
"True/False: Guilds (shrenīs) were associations of traders, craftsmen, or agriculturists.",TRUE,
True/False: Magadha's rise to power was hindered by its lack of natural resources.,FALSE,
True/False: The Nanda dynasty was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya.,TRUE,
True/False: Alexander the Great successfully conquered the entire Indian subcontinent.,FALSE,
True/False: Kautilya's Arthashastra is a text on poetry and drama.,FALSE,
True/False: Ashoka embraced the path of peace and non-violence after the Kalinga war.,TRUE,
True/False: Ashoka's edicts were primarily written in Sanskrit.,FALSE,
True/False: The Mauryan empire collapsed immediately after Ashoka's death.,FALSE,
"True/False: The period after the Maurya empire is called the 'Age of Reorganisation' because India remained a single, unified empire.",FALSE,
True/False: Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Maurya dynasty.,FALSE,
True/False: The ashvamedha yajña was a ritual performed by rulers to declare their power.,TRUE,
True/False: The Satavahanas ruled over parts of northern India.,FALSE,
"True/False: Some Satavahana coins depicted ships, suggesting the importance of maritime trade.",TRUE,
"True/False: In the Satavahana tradition, kings were often named after their fathers.",FALSE,
"True/False: Khāravela, a ruler of the Chedi dynasty, was a devoted follower of Buddhism.",FALSE,
True/False: The Sangam Age refers to a period of flourishing literature in south India.,TRUE,
True/False: The Indo-Greeks were invaders from Central Asia who had no prior connection to the region.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gandhara and Mathura schools of art are known for their fusion of Indian and Greek styles.,TRUE,
True/False: 'Climate' and 'weather' are interchangeable terms for the same atmospheric conditions.,FALSE,
True/False: The Himalayas act as a significant barrier influencing India's climate.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'Second Urbanisation' in India was primarily centered around the southern peninsula.,FALSE,
True/False: The Maurya Empire was founded by Ashoka.,FALSE,
True/False: A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air.,FALSE,
True/False: The Shunga dynasty immediately followed the Nanda dynasty.,FALSE,
True/False: The Western Ghats are known for their arid climate and sparse vegetation.,FALSE,
True/False: The concept of 'janapada' predates the formation of the Mauryan Empire.,TRUE,
True/False: Atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.,FALSE,
True/False: The Kushanas were a native Indian dynasty from the Deccan plateau.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'monsoon' originates from an Arabic word for 'season'.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms were located in the Gangetic plains.",FALSE,
True/False: A 'tributary' ruler was completely independent and did not answer to any higher authority.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'eye of the cyclone' is the most destructive part with the highest wind speeds.,FALSE,
"True/False: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was the founder of the Nanda dynasty.",FALSE,
True/False: The Satavahana rulers often included their mother's name in their titles.,TRUE,
True/False: The Brahmi script is the mother of all regional scripts of India.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'ashvamedha yajña' involved a freely wandering horse to establish a king's supremacy.,TRUE,
True/False: Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world.,TRUE,
True/False: The Indo-Greeks introduced the first gold coins in India.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'plateau' is a low-lying area between two mountains.,FALSE,
True/False: The Mauryan ruler Ashoka used edicts on pillars and rocks to communicate with his people.,TRUE,
True/False: The term 'ritus' in Indian tradition refers to the six seasons.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'saptanga' is Kautilya's concept of the seven essential parts of a kingdom.,TRUE,
"True/False: The 'Silappadikaram' is an epic poem that tells a story spanning the Chola, Pandya, and Chera kingdoms.",TRUE,
True/False: The Shaka Samvat is an era and calendar that was adopted as the Indian National Calendar.,TRUE,
True/False: The city of Pataliputra was the capital of the Magadha kingdom and later the Mauryan Empire.,TRUE,
True/False: The Gandhara school of art exclusively depicted Hindu deities.,FALSE,
True/False: The Thar Desert acts as a natural barrier preventing the Himalayas from expanding southward.,FALSE,
"True/False: The last Mauryan emperor was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.",TRUE,
True/False: 'Guilds' or 'shrenis' in ancient India were powerless organizations with no influence on trade.,FALSE,
True/False: The Kalinga War led Ashoka to become a more aggressive and expansionist ruler.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Dakshinapatha' was a major trade route connecting northern India with the southern regions.,TRUE,
True/False: The Kushana king Kanishka's coins featured only Greek deities.,FALSE,
True/False: Urban heat islands are areas within cities that are significantly warmer than their surrounding rural areas.,TRUE,
True/False: The Heliodorus pillar inscription praises the Buddha as the 'god of gods'.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'dharma' promoted by Ashoka in his edicts was a specific set of religious rituals.,FALSE,
True/False: The Cheras were primarily known for their military conquests in northern India.,FALSE,
True/False: An anemometer is an instrument to measure atmospheric pressure.,FALSE,
True/False: Glacial bursts in the Himalayas can cause devastating floods downstream.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Indian subcontinent includes India and its neighboring countries like Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.",TRUE,
"True/False: The Himadri, or Greater Himalayas, is the lowest and most populated range of the Himalayas.",FALSE,
True/False: The rivers of the Gangetic Plains are solely rain-fed.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Aravalli Hills are a relatively new mountain range, formed in the last million years.",FALSE,
True/False: The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western and Eastern Ghats.,TRUE,
True/False: The Lakshadweep islands are of volcanic origin.,FALSE,
True/False: The troposphere is thicker over the poles and thinner over the tropical zone.,FALSE,
True/False: Wind blows from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.,FALSE,
True/False: Relative humidity of 100% means the air is completely dry.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'alpine climate' is used to describe the climate of coastal regions.,FALSE,
True/False: Proximity to the sea tends to make the climate of a place more extreme.,FALSE,
True/False: A microclimate is a large-scale climate pattern covering an entire continent.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Second Urbanisation' in India was characterized by the decline of cities and trade.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'varna-jati' system was always a rigid and inflexible social structure from its inception.,FALSE,
True/False: The kingdom of Magadha was located in the southern part of the Deccan plateau.,FALSE,
True/False: The Greek historian Megasthenes wrote a detailed account of his travels in India in his book 'Arthashastra'.,FALSE,
True/False: The Mauryan Empire under Ashoka covered the entire Indian subcontinent without any exceptions.,FALSE,
True/False: The Sohagaura copper plate inscription records a royal decree about temple construction.,FALSE,
True/False: The Shunga dynasty was known for its patronage of Jainism.,FALSE,
True/False: The Satavahanas were a major naval power in northern India.,FALSE,
True/False: The city of Uraiyur was the capital of the Pandya kingdom.,FALSE,
True/False: King Karikala of the Chola dynasty is credited with building the Kallanai dam.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Kushanas controlled significant sections of the Silk Route, which boosted trade.",TRUE,
True/False: The Mathura school of art primarily used grey-black schist stone for its sculptures.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Water Tower of Asia' is a term used for the Thar Desert.,FALSE,
True/False: Ladakh's terrain is often called 'moonland' due to its resemblance to the lunar surface.,TRUE,
True/False: The Indian gharial is a common reptile found in abundance across India.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'peninsula' refers to a piece of land surrounded by water on all four sides.,FALSE,
"True/False: The rivers Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri flow from east to west into the Arabian Sea.",FALSE,
True/False: Barren Island is India's only active volcano.,TRUE,
True/False: The living root bridges are a unique feature of the Himalayan region in Himachal Pradesh.,FALSE,
True/False: Sleet is another term for water in its gaseous form.,FALSE,
True/False: An Automated Weather Station (AWS) requires constant human intervention to operate.,FALSE,
True/False: The summer monsoon in India is also known as the northeast monsoon.,FALSE,
True/False: Glacial lakes are formed by overflowing rivers in the plains.,FALSE,
True/False: The Indus/Harappan Civilisation is referred to as India's 'Second Urbanisation'.,FALSE,
True/False: The political system of the Vajji (Vrijji) mahajanapada can be described as a monarchy.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Punch-marked coins' were the earliest coins used in India and were made of silver.,TRUE,
"True/False: In Kautilya's 'saptanga' theory, 'durga' refers to the king's army.",FALSE,
"True/False: After the Kalinga war, Ashoka's empire began a period of rapid military expansion.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'Sangam literature' is a collection of ancient texts from northern India written in Sanskrit.,FALSE,
True/False: The Heliodorus pillar is an example of Mauryan art dedicated to the Buddha.,FALSE,
True/False: The Shaka Samvat calendar is 78 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.,FALSE,
True/False: The Jog Falls in Karnataka are an example of hydroelectric power generation.,TRUE,
"True/False: Gaumukh, the source of the Bhagirathi river, is the terminus of the Gangotri Glacier.",TRUE,
True/False: The Shivalik Hills are the highest and northernmost range of the Himalayas.,FALSE,
True/False: The Indian Ocean forms the natural boundary on the western side of India.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'delta' is a landform created by erosion at the source of a river.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'forecast' is a record of past weather events.,FALSE,
"True/False: A depression, or low-pressure system, is indicated by an atmospheric pressure reading above 1013 mb.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'greenhouse effect' is a man-made phenomenon that did not exist before the 19th century.,FALSE,
"True/False: In the 'varna' system, Vaishyas were primarily warriors and rulers.",FALSE,
True/False: The ancient university of Takshashila was located in the kingdom of Magadha.,FALSE,
True/False: Alexander the Great died in India during his campaign.,FALSE,
True/False: The Sanchi Stupa was originally built during the reign of Pushyamitra Shunga.,FALSE,
"True/False: In the epic Silappadikaram, Kannagi's husband Kovalan is executed by the Chola king.",FALSE,
True/False: The Kushana empire under Kanishka was confined to the southern part of India.,FALSE,
True/False: The Aravalli hills are geologically older than the Himalayas.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'National Disaster Response Force' (NDRF) is responsible for predicting weather.,FALSE,
True/False: The ancient city of Ujjayini was the capital of the Magadha mahajanapada.,FALSE,
"True/False: According to Megasthenes' account, agriculture was frequently disturbed by wars in the Mauryan period.",FALSE,
True/False: The Hathigumpha inscription details the accomplishments of the Satavahana king Gautamiputra Satakarni.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'dhamma' used by Ashoka in his edicts is the Prakrit form of the Sanskrit word 'dharma'.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'First Urbanisation' of India disintegrated in the early 2nd millennium BCE.,TRUE,
"True/False: A wind vane, or weather vane, is used to measure wind speed.",FALSE,
"True/False: In winter, winds in the Indian subcontinent generally blow from the land towards the ocean.",TRUE,
True/False: The term 'satraps' refers to ancient Indian philosophers.,FALSE,
True/False: The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally constructed with stone by Ashoka.,FALSE,
True/False: The Himalayas protect India from the monsoon winds.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Janapada' literally means 'where the people have set foot'.,TRUE,
True/False: The Mauryan ruler Chandragupta had diplomatic relations with the Greeks.,TRUE,
True/False: Sangam literature was primarily composed in the Prakrit language.,FALSE,
True/False: The Shungas had hostile relations with all neighboring kingdoms and never engaged in diplomacy.,FALSE,
True/False: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is located only in New Delhi.,FALSE,
True/False: The main capital of the Mauryan Empire was Takshashila.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'gaņas' or 'sanghas' referred to mahajanapadas with a monarchical system.,FALSE,
True/False: The Chera kingdom's royal emblem was a tiger.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'moat' is a type of bridge used to enter fortified cities.,FALSE,
"True/False: In the Sātavāhana kingdom, trade seems to have been limited to land routes only.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'Arthaśhāstra' advises a king to disregard the welfare of the countryside.,FALSE,
True/False: The formation of the Himalayas is a result of volcanic activity.,FALSE,
True/False: The word 'Himalaya' means 'Abode of Rivers' in Sanskrit.,FALSE,
"True/False: Ladakh receives heavy rainfall throughout the year, making it a lush, green desert.",FALSE,
"True/False: The deltas of the East Coast of India are formed by short, swift-flowing rivers.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'mean daily temperature' is another term for the highest temperature recorded in a day.,FALSE,
True/False: Alluvial deposits from rivers make the Gangetic Plains highly fertile.,TRUE,
True/False: The ancient city of Kaushambi was a capital of one of the mahajanapadas.,TRUE,
"True/False: The last emperor of the Nanda dynasty, Dhana Nanda, was a very popular and beloved ruler.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'saptanga' theory includes 'mitra' or allies as one of the essential elements of a state.,TRUE,
True/False: The Bharhut Stupa is an example of Mauryan architecture.,FALSE,
True/False: The Pandya kingdom was known for its trade in pearls.,TRUE,
True/False: King Kanishka of the Kushana dynasty used the title 'devaputra' meaning 'son of God'.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'First Urbanisation' of India refers to the rise of cities during the Mauryan period.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'tanka' or 'kund' is a traditional method of boat building in Rajasthan.,FALSE,
True/False: The East India Company established the Maurya Empire.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'peninsula' is a landmass completely surrounded by water.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gangetic Plains are characterized by their infertile soil and are unsuitable for agriculture.,FALSE,
True/False: Alexander the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire.,FALSE,
True/False: Ashoka's edicts were messages of war and conquest to intimidate his subjects.,FALSE,
True/False: The Satavahanas primarily ruled in the Himalayan region.,FALSE,
True/False: The Sangam literature primarily consists of scientific treatises.,FALSE,
True/False: The Kushanas were responsible for the destruction of all Buddhist art in India.,FALSE,
True/False: India's coastline is less than 1000 km long.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Himalayas are a single, continuous mountain range with a uniform height.",FALSE,
True/False: The Thar Desert is located along India's eastern coast.,FALSE,
"True/False: A 'low-pressure system' is associated with calm, clear weather.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'sabha' and 'samiti' were the king's private council of ministers in the mahajanapadas.,FALSE,
True/False: The Mauryan Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Chandragupta Maurya.,FALSE,
True/False: The practice of 'matrimonial alliance' was a method used by kingdoms for peaceful expansion or to form alliances.,TRUE,
True/False: The Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves are primarily associated with Buddhist monks.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Silk Route' was a trade network that only connected India and China.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'World Heritage Site' is a location of minor local interest with no international significance.,FALSE,
True/False: The river Brahmaputra means 'daughter of Brahma'.,FALSE,
True/False: Deltas are formed by river erosion in mountainous regions.,FALSE,
True/False: All islands in the Lakshadweep archipelago are inhabited.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'clinical thermometer' is the same as a 'laboratory thermometer'.,FALSE,
True/False: The motto of the India Meteorological Department is derived from the Vedas.,FALSE,
"True/False: In the Indian tradition, the year is divided into four seasons or 'ritus'.",FALSE,
True/False: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is trained to respond only to natural disasters.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Second Urbanisation' occurred about a millennium after the 'First Urbanisation' disintegrated.,TRUE,
True/False: The term 'Jati' refers to a large territorial kingdom in ancient India.,FALSE,
True/False: The Mauryan empire's administration system was very simple and had no organized officials.,FALSE,
True/False: The Shunga dynasty was established in the Deccan region after defeating the Satavahanas.,FALSE,
True/False: The famous epic 'Silappadikaram' is a central text of Sangam literature.,TRUE,
True/False: The Indo-Greek rulers completely rejected all Indian cultural and religious elements.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Kallanai' or 'Grand Anicut' is a modern dam built in the 20th century.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gangotri Glacier is one of the smallest glaciers in the Himalayas.,FALSE,
True/False: The city of Jaisalmer is located in the Gangetic Plains.,FALSE,
True/False: The East Coast of India is characterized by a narrow plain and many estuaries.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'monsoon' is a weather phenomenon exclusive to India.,FALSE,
True/False: The presence of iron ore was a crucial factor for the expansion of the Magadha kingdom.,TRUE,
True/False: The Mauryas were the first to issue punch-marked coins in India.,FALSE,
True/False: King Kharavela's Hathigumpha inscription is written in the Greek script.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'mahajanapada' refers to a collection of empires.,FALSE,
True/False: The primary cause of climate change since the 19th century has been natural planetary cycles.,FALSE,
"True/False: In Kautilya's philosophy, a king's happiness is more important than the happiness of his subjects.",FALSE,
"True/False: The 'Age of Reorganisation' was a period of political stability under a single, unified ruler.",FALSE,
"True/False: Patanjali, who compiled the Yoga Sutras, lived during the Mauryan period.",FALSE,
True/False: The Kushanas' control over the Silk Route hindered trade between India and other regions.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'satyameva jayate' on India's national emblem means 'knowledge is power'.,FALSE,
True/False: The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'Cellular Jail' is located in the Lakshadweep Islands.,FALSE,
True/False: An anemometer uses rotating cups to measure rainfall.,FALSE,
True/False: The southwest monsoon winds originate over the Asian landmass.,FALSE,
"True/False: According to the provided text, the varna system was based on birth from its inception.",FALSE,
True/False: The Nanda dynasty preceded the Maurya dynasty.,TRUE,
True/False: The Mauryan Empire was smaller in size than the Shunga Empire.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'rock-cut architecture' refers to buildings made from assembling loose rocks.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'Age of Reorganisation' saw the decline of all trade and cultural exchange in India.,FALSE,
"True/False: India's 'First Urbanisation', the Harappan Civilisation, had a writing system.",TRUE,
True/False: The 'dharma' promoted by Ashoka was exclusively for Buddhist monks.,FALSE,
True/False: The Satavahanas were known for minting coins made only of gold.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms were frequently at peace with one another.",FALSE,
True/False: The Gandhara school of art was a purely indigenous Indian style with no foreign influence.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gupta Empire flourished from the 3rd to the 6th century CE with its capital at Pataliputra.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Iron Pillar of Delhi, erected during the Gupta period, has rusted significantly over the centuries.",FALSE,
True/False: Chandragupta II was the grandfather of Samudragupta.,FALSE,
True/False: The prayāga praśhasti is an inscription that praises the achievements of Chandragupta I.,FALSE,
True/False: The Chinese traveler Faxian visited India during the Mauryan Empire.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Gupta rulers adopted the title 'rājan', which was grander than 'mahārājadhirāja'.",FALSE,
True/False: Prabhāvatī Gupta was the daughter of Samudragupta.,FALSE,
True/False: The primary source of revenue for the Gupta Empire was taxes on trade.,FALSE,
"True/False: Āryabhața proposed that the Earth spins on its axis, explaining day and night.",TRUE,
"True/False: Kālidāsa's famous work, Meghadūtam, is a treatise on astronomy.",FALSE,
"True/False: A 'tirtha' is symbolically a place where one can cross from ordinary worldly life to a higher, spiritual life.",TRUE,
True/False: The Great Stūpa at Sanchi is a sacred site for Jainism.,FALSE,
True/False: Sikh tradition records that Guru Nanak only undertook pilgrimages to Sikh shrines.,FALSE,
"True/False: In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a supreme preacher of dharma.",TRUE,
True/False: The entire geography of the Indian subcontinent has been considered sacred due to the tradition of pilgrimage.,TRUE,
True/False: The concept of 'char dhām yātrā' involves four sites located only in the northern Himalayas.,FALSE,
True/False: The 51 Shakti pīthas are places where parts of the divine mother Satī's body are believed to have fallen.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Kumbh Mela is held at four locations: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Varanasi.",FALSE,
True/False: Sacred groves are forests protected by communities because they are seen as the abodes of deities.,TRUE,
"True/False: In India, pilgrimage routes and trade routes rarely overlapped.",FALSE,
"True/False: In a democracy, the source of power and authority is a single ruler or monarch.",FALSE,
True/False: The legislative function of government involves implementing the rules.,FALSE,
True/False: A theocracy is a system where the government's authority is based on religious beliefs.,TRUE,
True/False: Universal adult franchise means only educated adults have the right to vote.,FALSE,
"True/False: In a parliamentary democracy like India, the executive is completely separate from the legislature.",FALSE,
"True/False: In a presidential democracy, the president is elected directly by the legislature.",FALSE,
"True/False: Early Indian republics, like the Vajji mahājanapada, practiced collective decision-making.",TRUE,
True/False: An absolute monarchy is a system where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution.,FALSE,
"True/False: A dictatorship is a form of government where power is held by a small, wealthy group.",FALSE,
True/False: The concept of 'rājadharma' meant a king's duty was to rule according to dharma and ensure the welfare of the people.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Indian Constitution came into effect on August 15, 1947.",FALSE,
"True/False: A constitution lays out the framework for the three organs of government: legislature, executive, and judiciary.",TRUE,
True/False: The Indian Constitution is the world's shortest written constitution.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Constituent Assembly, which wrote the Constitution, was formed in 1950.",FALSE,
True/False: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.,FALSE,
"True/False: The ideals of 'liberty, equality, fraternity' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the American Revolution.",FALSE,
True/False: The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are legally enforceable rights that a citizen can demand in court.,FALSE,
True/False: Fundamental Duties were part of the original Constitution adopted in 1950.,FALSE,
True/False: The Preamble of the Constitution states that India is a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'.,TRUE,
True/False: The Indian Constitution is considered a rigid document that cannot be changed or amended.,FALSE,
True/False: The barter system is a method of exchanging goods and services using a common currency like coins.,FALSE,
"True/False: 'Double coincidence of wants' is a major advantage of the barter system, making exchanges easy.",FALSE,
True/False: The problem of 'divisibility' in barter refers to the difficulty of splitting large items like an ox for smaller exchanges.,TRUE,
"True/False: Money acts as a 'store of value', meaning it can be saved and used for purchases later.",TRUE,
True/False: The Junbeel Mela in Assam is a modern fair where all transactions happen using digital money.,FALSE,
True/False: The first coins in India were called 'kārṣhāpaņas' or 'paņas' and were made of precious metals like gold and silver.,TRUE,
"True/False: In ancient India, different kingdoms had their own unique coinage.",TRUE,
True/False: Paper money was first introduced in India in the late 18th century.,TRUE,
"True/False: In modern India, any citizen or company is legally allowed to issue currency.",FALSE,
"True/False: A market is a place where only goods are sold, not services.",FALSE,
True/False: The Hampi Bazaar was a prosperous market in the Vijayanagara Empire.,TRUE,
"True/False: In a market, the price is determined solely by the seller without any negotiation.",FALSE,
True/False: A domestic market is one where trade occurs across the borders of different countries.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Export' means buying goods from other countries and bringing them into one's own country.,FALSE,
True/False: Wholesalers typically buy goods in small quantities directly from consumers.,FALSE,
True/False: Retailers sell goods in smaller quantities to the final consumers.,TRUE,
"True/False: In online markets, 'aggregators' are businesses that sell products from multiple sellers on a single platform.",TRUE,
True/False: The government plays a role in markets by setting minimum prices for some agricultural products to protect farmers.,TRUE,
True/False: The FSSAI logo on a food product indicates its energy efficiency rating.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'prayāga praśhasti' and the Iron Pillar of Delhi both celebrate the achievements of Samudragupta.,FALSE,
True/False: The concept of a 'republic' where the head of state is elected existed in ancient India in some mahajanapadas.,TRUE,
True/False: The Preamble is the introductory statement to the Indian Constitution that outlines its guiding values.,TRUE,
True/False: The barter system relies on a 'double coincidence of wants' for a successful transaction.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'wholesaler' and a 'retailer' perform the same function in a market supply chain.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gupta ruler Chandragupta II was a contemporary of the Chinese pilgrim Faxian.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'tirtha' in the Indian tradition is exclusively a man-made temple structure.,FALSE,
True/False: A key difference between a parliamentary and presidential democracy is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches.,TRUE,
True/False: The Indian Constitution was handwritten and illustrated by artists.,TRUE,
True/False: The introduction of coinage solved the problem of 'durability' associated with bartering perishable goods.,TRUE,
True/False: The government's role in the market includes providing 'public goods' like parks and roads.,TRUE,
True/False: The Pallavas were a major power in northern India during the Gupta era.,FALSE,
True/False: The concept of sacred geography in India is limited to Hindu sites only.,FALSE,
"True/False: In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people who elected it.",TRUE,
True/False: The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are non-enforceable guidelines for the government.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Portability' was a major advantage of using cattle as a medium of exchange in the barter system.,FALSE,
True/False: The AGMARK certification is used for electrical appliances in India.,FALSE,
True/False: The Vākāṭaka kingdom was an enemy of the Gupta Empire.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'relic' is an object of reverence that is a part of a spiritual figure's body or belongings.,TRUE,
True/False: An 'oligarchy' is another term for a direct democracy.,FALSE,
True/False: The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution from its inception in 1950.,FALSE,
True/False: The discovery of Roman coins in southern India suggests trade links between the regions.,TRUE,
True/False: 'Cold storage' facilities are warehouses used by wholesalers to store non-perishable goods like grains.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Gupta period is sometimes called the 'classical age' of India due to achievements in fields like art, literature, and science.",TRUE,
True/False: The 'char dhām yātrā' is a pilgrimage exclusively undertaken by Jains.,FALSE,
"True/False: A constitutional monarchy, like the United Kingdom, gives the monarch absolute and unlimited power.",FALSE,
True/False: The Constituent Assembly of India had no female members.,FALSE,
"True/False: In the barter system, there is no common standard measure of value.",TRUE,
True/False: The main role of a retailer is to buy goods in bulk from farmers and store them in godowns.,FALSE,
"True/False: Āryabhața's treatise, the Āryabhațīya, deals primarily with Ayurvedic medicine.",FALSE,
True/False: The peepul tree (Ficus religiosa) is considered sacred only in Hinduism.,FALSE,
"True/False: Separation of powers means that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government work independently.",TRUE,
True/False: The Indian Constitution is preserved in a vacuum-sealed case to prevent decay.,FALSE,
True/False: The official currency symbol for the Indian Rupee (₹) is a combination of the Devanagari 'Ra' and the Roman 'R'.,TRUE,
True/False: 'Public goods' are goods that only wealthy citizens can access.,FALSE,
True/False: Harisena was the court poet of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Kumbh Mela legend is associated with the churning of the cosmic ocean to extract 'amrita', the nectar of immortality.",TRUE,
"True/False: India has always practiced universal adult franchise, granting voting rights to all adults from 1947.",TRUE,
True/False: The work of the Constituent Assembly was completed on 26th January 1950.,FALSE,
True/False: The problem of 'durability' is a major advantage of the barter system.,FALSE,
True/False: India is a major exporter of crude petroleum.,FALSE,
True/False: The famous Ajanta caves were carved out with the support of the Gupta and Vākāṭaka rulers.,TRUE,
True/False: The nadīstuti sūkta of the Rigveda is a hymn in praise of mountains.,FALSE,
"True/False: In an absolute monarchy, the ruler's power is derived from the people through elections.",FALSE,
True/False: The Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution was a body with representatives from diverse regions and groups.,TRUE,
True/False: 'Commodity money' like cowrie shells and salt was an early form of currency used in barter-like systems.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'haat' or 'bazaar' is an example of an online market.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gupta rulers were exclusively patrons of Hinduism and suppressed all other religions.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Sacred groves' are man-made gardens created for commercial timber production.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Indian system of government has three tiers: Central, State, and Local.",TRUE,
True/False: 'Fundamental Rights' and 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution are the same thing.,FALSE,
"True/False: The primary function of money is to serve as a unit of account, a medium of exchange, and a store of value.",TRUE,
"True/False: In a perfectly competitive market, prices are set by the government.",FALSE,
True/False: The Kāmarūpa kingdom was a major power in southern India.,FALSE,
True/False: A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken for commercial or trade purposes.,FALSE,
"True/False: In a 'republic', the head of state is a hereditary position.",FALSE,
True/False: The idea of an independent judiciary in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the French Constitution.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Kārṣhāpaņas' were a form of paper money used in ancient India.,FALSE,
True/False: An 'aggregator' in the context of online markets is another term for a physical retail store.,FALSE,
True/False: The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is an example of the advanced metallurgical skills of the Mauryan period.,FALSE,
"True/False: In India, mountains like the Himalayas are considered sacred in many traditions.",TRUE,
True/False: A 'theocracy' combines religious law with the governance of the state.,TRUE,
True/False: The Constituent Assembly took almost a decade to draft the Indian Constitution.,FALSE,
True/False: A key limitation of the barter system is the problem of 'divisibility' of goods.,TRUE,
True/False: The BEE STAR rating on an electronic appliance indicates its safety standards.,FALSE,
"True/False: Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor, is depicted playing a veena on some of his coins.",TRUE,
True/False: The Pandharpur wārī is an annual pilgrimage tradition in Maharashtra.,TRUE,
True/False: The judiciary's primary function is to create new laws for the country.,FALSE,
True/False: The Preamble is the longest and most detailed part of the Indian Constitution.,FALSE,
True/False: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for minting all coins and printing all currency notes in India.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'mandī' is a type of online market for agricultural products.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Pallavas, with their capital at Kanchipuram, were great patrons of art and architecture in South India.",TRUE,
True/False: 'Sacredness' is a concept that is exclusively related to man-made religious structures.,FALSE,
"True/False: In a democracy, the government's power is absolute and unchecked.",FALSE,
True/False: The original Indian Constitution is stored in a helium-filled case to prevent its deterioration.,TRUE,
"True/False: 'Rai stones', giant discs of rock, were once used as a form of money on Yap Island.",TRUE,
True/False: 'Ima Keithal' in Manipur is a famous market run exclusively by men.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gupta Empire declined due to internal conflicts and external invasions by the Hūņa tribe.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'shrine' is another word for a marketplace.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'republic' means the head of state is a monarch who inherits the position.,FALSE,
True/False: Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution through the 73rd Amendment Act.,FALSE,
True/False: The Aztec 'Tajadero' was a form of money made from bird feathers.,FALSE,
True/False: The government plays no role in regulating the prices of essential goods like lifesaving drugs.,FALSE,
True/False: The ancient university of Nalanda was patronized by the Gupta rulers.,TRUE,
True/False: The Kumbh Mela is recognized by UNESCO as an 'intangible heritage of the world'.,TRUE,
"True/False: In a dictatorship, citizens enjoy complete freedom of speech and expression.",FALSE,
True/False: The Constituent Assembly debates were not influenced by India's freedom struggle.,FALSE,
True/False: The primary purpose of money is to facilitate barter.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'monopoly' is a market situation with many sellers and one buyer.,FALSE,
True/False: The Gupta period saw the decline of Sanskrit literature.,FALSE,
True/False: The concept of a sacred river is unique to Hinduism and not found in other Indian traditions.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'secular' in the Indian Preamble means that the government has an official religion.,FALSE,
True/False: The Indian Constitution was adopted on the same day it was completed.,FALSE,
True/False: The introduction of money solved the 'double coincidence of wants' problem inherent in the barter system.,TRUE,
True/False: The government intervenes in markets to mitigate negative effects like pollution from factories.,TRUE,
True/False: The famous rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Udayagiri were created after the Gupta period.,FALSE,
True/False: Pilgrimages in India have historically been a factor in the country's cultural integration.,TRUE,
True/False: The executive branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and settling disputes.,FALSE,
True/False: The Constitution of India grants Fundamental Rights but does not mention any duties for its citizens.,FALSE,
True/False: 'Fiat money' (like paper currency) has intrinsic value based on the material it is made from.,FALSE,
True/False: The Surat textile market is a recent development from the 21st century.,FALSE,
True/False: The ancient university at Nalanda was primarily a center for Jain studies.,FALSE,
True/False: The 'char dhām' sites are all located within the state of Uttarakhand.,FALSE,
"True/False: In a direct democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.",FALSE,
True/False: The calligrapher who hand-wrote the original Indian Constitution was Nandalal Bose.,FALSE,
True/False: The main purpose of a QR code in a market is for weighing goods.,FALSE,
True/False: A 'godown' is another term for a retail shop.,FALSE,
True/False: Ayurveda was first codified and compiled into texts like the Charaka Samhitā during the Mauryan period.,FALSE,
True/False: The practice of protecting 'sacred groves' has a negative impact on biodiversity.,FALSE,
True/False: The Uttaramerur inscriptions provide details about the tax system of the Gupta Empire.,FALSE,
True/False: A country is 'sovereign' if its decisions are dictated by an external power.,FALSE,
True/False: The introduction of paper money solved the problem of portability associated with carrying large numbers of coins.,TRUE,
True/False: The ISI Mark is a certification for the purity of agricultural products.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'classical age' is applied to the Gupta period because of its achievements in military warfare alone.,FALSE,
"True/False: In India, a pilgrimage or 'tīrthayātrā' is considered both a physical and an inner journey.",TRUE,
True/False: The concept of 'Universal Adult Franchise' was first implemented in India in 1971.,FALSE,
True/False: The original Constitution of India contained 25 parts and 12 schedules.,FALSE,
True/False: The primary problem with the barter system is the lack of a 'double coincidence of wants'.,TRUE,
True/False: The 'chain of supply' in a market ensures that goods move directly from the producer to the consumer without any intermediaries.,FALSE,
True/False: King Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty was also known by the title 'Vikramāditya'.,TRUE,
"True/False: The Niyamgiri Range is considered sacred by the Dongria Khond tribe, who believe it is the abode of their supreme deity.",TRUE,
True/False: A 'representative democracy' is one where all citizens participate directly in every government decision.,FALSE,
True/False: The illustrations in the original Indian Constitution depict scenes only from the freedom movement.,FALSE,
True/False: The government of India has the authority to set a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for certain essential goods.,TRUE,
True/False: The ruins of the ancient university of Nalanda are located in present-day Maharashtra.,FALSE,
True/False: The Constitution of India was drafted entirely by borrowing ideas from the British Constitution.,FALSE,
"True/False: In an oligarchy, political power is concentrated in the hands of a single, all-powerful dictator.",FALSE,
True/False: The 'Preamble' can be amended just like any other part of the Constitution.,TRUE,
True/False: A 'domestic market' involves the buying and selling of goods within a country's geographical boundaries.,TRUE,
True/False: The term 'republic' in the Indian context means that the head of state is a hereditary monarch.,FALSE,
True/False: The primary role of the judiciary is to implement laws passed by the legislature.,FALSE,
"True/False: The Gupta period saw significant advancements in metallurgy, as evidenced by the rust-resistant Iron Pillar.",TRUE,
True/False: The concept of a 'sacred grove' is a modern conservation strategy introduced in the 21st century.,FALSE,
"True/False: Direct democracy is the most common form of government in large, populous countries today.",FALSE,
"True/False: The Indian Constitution provides for a single, unified government with no division of powers between central and state levels.",FALSE,
True/False: The value of early metal coins was based on the intrinsic value of the precious metal they contained.,TRUE,
True/False: A weekly 'haat' is an example of an online market.,FALSE,
True/False: The Vākāṭakas were allies of the Guptas and ruled in the central part of the subcontinent.,TRUE,
"True/False: In Hindu tradition, Mother Earth is considered sacred and is known as Bhūdevī.",TRUE,
True/False: The term 'Fraternity' in the Preamble means that all citizens are free to express their thoughts without restriction.,FALSE,
True/False: A key function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is to regulate the barter system.,FALSE,
True/False: The term 'needs' in economics refers to desires that are not essential for survival.,FALSE,
"A resource must be technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable to be utilized.",TRUE,
All natural resources are man-made.,FALSE,
"Renewable resources can never be depleted, regardless of human activity.",FALSE,
"Non-renewable resources, like coal and petroleum, are formed over a short period.",FALSE,
The distribution of natural resources is even across the planet.,FALSE,
The 'natural resource curse' refers to the phenomenon where resource-rich regions experience slower economic growth.,TRUE,
Over-extraction of groundwater does not affect its availability.,FALSE,
The Green Revolution in Punjab led to the sustainable use of groundwater.,FALSE,
Vrikshayurveda is a modern Indian botanical science.,FALSE,
The International Solar Alliance was a joint initiative by India and France.,TRUE,
The term 'exploitation' in the context of natural resources always has a negative connotation.,FALSE,
"The primary categories of natural resources based on use are materials, energy sources, and essentials for life.",TRUE,
"A forest ecosystem can naturally recover after a wildfire, which is an example of restoration.",TRUE,
Ecosystem services are natural processes that benefit humans.,TRUE,
The commercialization of fishing has had no impact on fish populations.,FALSE,
India's coal reserves are estimated to last for another 200 years.,FALSE,
"Conflicts over natural resources only occur within countries, not between them.",FALSE,
The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has not led to soil degradation.,FALSE,
The state of Sikkim has successfully transitioned to 100% organic farming.,TRUE,
The Jaisalmer fort is a modern structure built with cement.,FALSE,
The production of cement is a non-polluting industry.,FALSE,
Traditional building materials like stone and mud are no longer in use.,FALSE,
All renewable resources are inexhaustible regardless of the rate of consumption.,FALSE,
Human knowledge and good governance are crucial for managing natural resources effectively.,TRUE,
The concept of 'lokasangraha' from the Bhagavad Gita promotes acting for the well-being of all.,TRUE,
Solar energy is a non-renewable resource.,FALSE,
The uneven distribution of natural resources has no impact on human settlements or trade patterns.,FALSE,
The primary cause of groundwater depletion in Punjab was the shift to traditional crop varieties.,FALSE,
Regenerative economy is an economy that operates in harmony with nature.,TRUE,
India's geographical diversity provides a narrow range of natural resources.,FALSE,
The term 'Nature' includes things created by humans.,FALSE,
The rate of melting of Himalayan glaciers is slower than the rate of precipitation.,FALSE,
Industrial waste discharged into rivers does not affect the water's ability to support life.,FALSE,
A mature tree produces less oxygen than a human needs daily.,TRUE,
The demand for electricity in India is decreasing.,FALSE,
The sharing of the Kaveri River water has been a source of tension among several states.,TRUE,
Traditional farming practices often considered soil as a sacred part of Mother Earth.,TRUE,
The supply of free power to farmers in Punjab has not contributed to the over-pumping of groundwater.,FALSE,
Modern building techniques have completely replaced traditional methods.,FALSE,
Overexploitation of natural resources does not lead to biodiversity loss or climate change.,FALSE,
The term 'medieval' in Indian history refers to the period from the 11th to the 17th centuries.,TRUE,
The Delhi Sultanate was established after the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan.,TRUE,
The Delhi Sultanate was ruled by a single dynasty.,FALSE,
Ala-ud-din Khilji's military campaigns were limited to northern India.,FALSE,
Muhammad bin Tughlaq's attempt to move the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was a complete success.,FALSE,
The jizya was a tax imposed on all subjects regardless of their religion.,FALSE,
Timur's invasion of Delhi had a minimal impact on the city.,FALSE,
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka.,TRUE,
Krishnadevaraya was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.,FALSE,
The Battle of Talikota in 1565 resulted in the strengthening of the Vijayanagara Empire.,FALSE,
The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire.,TRUE,
Akbar's early conquests were characterized by tolerance and mercy.,FALSE,
Akbar abolished the jizya tax.,TRUE,
The Mughal Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Aurangzeb.,TRUE,
Aurangzeb's reign was marked by religious tolerance and harmony.,FALSE,
The Ahoms were a tribal group that successfully resisted Mughal expansion in the Northeast.,TRUE,
The Sikh Khalsa was established by Guru Nanak.,FALSE,
The Mughal administration was completely decentralized.,FALSE,
The hundi system was a precursor to modern banking.,TRUE,
The period between the 13th and 17th centuries was entirely peaceful in India.,FALSE,
The Eastern Ganga kingdom successfully resisted the Delhi Sultanate's advance.,TRUE,
The Battle of Haldighati was a decisive victory for Maharana Pratap.,FALSE,
The Delhi Sultanate's iqta system made the posts of local administrators hereditary.,FALSE,
The main reason for Turkic and Afghan invasions into India was for peaceful trade relations.,FALSE,
The average reign of a Delhi Sultan was over twenty years.,FALSE,
The Musunuri Nayakas successfully expelled Muhammad bin Tughlaq's army from Warangal.,TRUE,
The Bahmani Sultanate was a constant ally of the Vijayanagara Empire.,FALSE,
The First Battle of Panipat was significant for its use of gunpowder and field artillery.,TRUE,
Humayun's rule was stable and uninterrupted after Babur's death.,FALSE,
Akbar was literate and wrote his own biography.,FALSE,
The Mughal Empire declined rapidly after the death of Aurangzeb.,TRUE,
The Jat peasantry's rebellion in the 17th century was against Mughal exploitation.,TRUE,
Guru Arjan was executed under the orders of Emperor Aurangzeb.,FALSE,
Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred for protecting Kashmiri Pandits from religious persecution.,TRUE,
"Akbar's finance minister, Todar Mal, introduced an inefficient revenue system.",FALSE,
"Despite political instability, India's economy was vibrant between the 13th and 17th centuries.",TRUE,
The Delhi Sultanate's rule saw no progress in infrastructural works.,FALSE,
Agriculture was not the primary basis of the Indian economy during this period.,FALSE,
Temples during this period were solely centers of worship.,FALSE,
The wealth in India during this period was evenly distributed among all classes.,FALSE,
"The Marathas are native to the Deccan plateau, specifically present-day Maharashtra.",TRUE,
The Bhakti movement in Maharashtra had no influence on the Maratha society.,FALSE,
Shivaji was born into the Bhonsle clan.,TRUE,
Shivaji's vision of 'Swarajya' was limited to political control.,FALSE,
The Maratha Navy was established after Shivaji's death.,FALSE,
Shivaji was defeated and killed by Afzal Khan.,FALSE,
Shivaji sacked the Mughal port city of Surat only once.,FALSE,
Shivaji was never captured by the Mughals.,FALSE,
Shivaji's coronation took place at Raigad in 1674.,TRUE,
"After Shivaji's death, the Maratha power declined and never recovered.",FALSE,
The Peshwas were the prime ministers of the Maratha empire.,TRUE,
The Marathas never controlled territories in north India.,FALSE,
The Marathas were defeated by the Afghans in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761.,TRUE,
"The British took control of India primarily from the Mughals, not the Marathas.",FALSE,
"In Shivaji's administration, all government posts were hereditary.",FALSE,
The 'ashta pradhana mandala' was a council of ten ministers.,FALSE,
"The Marathas only used swords and lances, and never used firearms.",FALSE,
Kanhoji Angre was a famous Maratha naval commander.,TRUE,
Shivaji discouraged foreign trade.,FALSE,
Ahilyabai Holkar was a Maratha queen known for her administrative skills and philanthropy.,TRUE,
The Marathas spoke primarily Persian.,FALSE,
Shivaji's early military campaigns focused on capturing new territories in north India.,FALSE,
The Marathas did not have a navy before Shivaji.,TRUE,
Shivaji's escape from Agra involved him disguising as a Mughal general.,FALSE,
Shivaji's 'dakshina-digvijaya' was a conquest of northern territories.,FALSE,
"After Sambhaji's execution, the Maratha capital was shifted to Gingee in Tamil Nadu.",TRUE,
The Maratha empire became more centralized after Shivaji's death.,FALSE,
The First Anglo-Maratha War resulted in a British victory.,FALSE,
The chauth was a tax levied by the Marathas at 50% of the revenue.,FALSE,
The Maratha cavalry consisted of only one type of soldier.,FALSE,
The Marathas never used European-style military tactics.,FALSE,
Forts played a minor role in Maratha military strategy.,FALSE,
The Maratha judicial system frequently used capital punishment.,FALSE,
Shivaji's official seal had an inscription in Persian.,FALSE,
Tarabai was the architect of the northward Maratha expansion.,TRUE,
The Thanjavur Marathas were patrons of Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam.,TRUE,
The Maratha empire was the largest pan-Indian power before the British.,TRUE,
Shivaji was a religiously intolerant ruler.,FALSE,
The Modi script was used for Maratha correspondence.,TRUE,
Colonialism is a recent phenomenon that started in the 20th century.,FALSE,
"Before European colonization, India was an economically weak nation.",FALSE,
The Portuguese were the first European colonial power to arrive in India.,TRUE,
The Goa Inquisition was a period of religious harmony and tolerance.,FALSE,
The Dutch primarily focused on military conquest rather than commercial dominance in India.,FALSE,
"The French colonial ambitions in India were largely successful, leading to the establishment of a large French empire.",FALSE,
The English East India Company was initially established for military conquest.,FALSE,
The British 'divide and rule' policy involved exploiting existing divisions within Indian society.,TRUE,
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a straightforward military victory for the British without any conspiracy.,FALSE,
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' respected the Indian tradition of adoption for succession.,FALSE,
The Bengal famine of 1770-1772 was caused solely by natural crop failure.,FALSE,
The British administration actively worked to reduce the price of food during the 1876-1878 famine.,FALSE,
The Industrial Revolution in Britain was partly funded by the wealth extracted from India.,TRUE,
Dadabhai Naoroji argued that British rule was beneficial for India's economy.,FALSE,
British policies led to the growth of India's indigenous textile industry.,FALSE,
The British replaced India's traditional systems of local self-governance with a centralized bureaucracy.,TRUE,
Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education' aimed to promote and preserve traditional Indian knowledge systems.,FALSE,
The Indian railway network was primarily built to serve the needs of the Indian people.,FALSE,
The Great Rebellion of 1857 was initially called the 'Sepoy Mutiny' by the British.,TRUE,
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi willingly accepted British annexation of her kingdom.,FALSE,
The primary motivation for European powers in India was scientific inquiry.,FALSE,
The Portuguese 'cartaz' system was a permit for free trade in the Arabian Sea.,FALSE,
The Battle of Colachel was a victory for the Dutch against an Asian power.,FALSE,
"Dupleix, the French Governor-General, pioneered the strategy of indirect rule through puppet Indian rulers.",TRUE,
Princely states' in India were territories directly administered by the British.,FALSE,
The 'Sannyasi-Fakir rebellion' was an early resistance movement against the British in Bengal.,TRUE,
The British considered tribal communities to be 'civilized' and respected their way of life.,FALSE,
The Indigo Revolt was an uprising of peasants against European planters.,TRUE,
The immediate cause of the 1857 Rebellion was the introduction of rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat.,TRUE,
"After the 1857 Rebellion, the British Crown took direct control of India from the East India Company.",TRUE,
The European colonial rule had no unintended positive consequences for India.,FALSE,
Colonial powers did not steal any cultural artefacts from India.,FALSE,
The study of Sanskrit and Indian texts by Europeans had no impact on Western thought.,FALSE,
The East India Company's agents always maintained the pretense of being mere traders.,FALSE,
The term 'Mir Jafar' is a synonym for 'hero' in India.,FALSE,
The British subsidiary alliance system was designed to protect the sovereignty of princely states.,FALSE,
"During the colonial era, India's share of the world GDP increased significantly.",FALSE,
The British preserved and promoted India's traditional judicial system.,FALSE,
The Santhal Rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu against oppressive moneylenders and landlords.,TRUE,
Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh accepted the British offer of safe passage and surrendered.,FALSE,
India adopted the principle of universal adult franchise only after 1950.,FALSE,
Every Indian citizen aged 21 and above has the right to vote.,FALSE,
"In India, one person's vote has a different value depending on their income.",FALSE,
"Before independence, all Indians were allowed to vote.",FALSE,
The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting local body elections.,FALSE,
The minimum age for voting in India was changed from 21 to 18 in 1988.,TRUE,
A person found guilty of serious crimes is still allowed to vote in India.,FALSE,
The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established in 1947.,FALSE,
The 'First-Past-the-Post' system means a candidate must secure more than 50% of the votes to win.,FALSE,
Members of the Rajya Sabha are directly elected by the people.,FALSE,
The President of India is directly elected by the citizens.,FALSE,
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines to ensure free and fair elections.,TRUE,
NOTA (None Of The Above) is an option available to voters in India.,TRUE,
A coalition government is formed by a single political party.,FALSE,
The term of a Rajya Sabha member is six years.,TRUE,
All members of the Rajya Sabha are elected.,FALSE,
The Vice President of India is the chairperson of the Lok Sabha.,FALSE,
Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) represent people at the national level.,FALSE,
India's electoral system faces no challenges.,FALSE,
The first general elections in independent India were held in 1947.,FALSE,
The term 'suffrage' is a synonym for franchise.,TRUE,
India granted women the right to vote much later than Switzerland.,FALSE,
The ECI's structure includes a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners at the national level.,TRUE,
A secret ballot ensures that a voter's choice is kept private.,TRUE,
The VVPAT system allows voters to verify their electronic votes with a paper record.,TRUE,
"During the Model Code of Conduct, the party in government can announce new schemes to influence voters.",FALSE,
Members of Parliament (MPs) elected to the Lok Sabha are known as Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs).,FALSE,
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is never dissolved.,TRUE,
Only elected members of Parliament participate in the election of the President of India.,FALSE,
The election of the Vice President of India involves only the members of the Lok Sabha.,FALSE,
"Universal adult franchise in India is based on factors like caste, creed, and gender.",FALSE,
The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body.,TRUE,
The leader of the majority party in the State Assembly becomes the Prime Minister.,FALSE,
The electoral college for the President's election includes nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.,FALSE,
"Voter apathy is a challenge to India's electoral system, particularly in rural areas.",FALSE,
Home voting for senior citizens and persons with disabilities was introduced for the first time across India in the 2024 General Elections.,TRUE,
"In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, 64.2 crore people voted, setting a world record.",TRUE,
All 543 Lok Sabha constituencies are general seats.,FALSE,
The Model Code of Conduct was first adopted in Kerala in 1960.,TRUE,
T.N. Seshan is remembered for bringing reforms to make Indian elections fairer and more transparent.,TRUE,
India's parliamentary system was primarily inspired by the system in the United States.,FALSE,
The Indian Parliament is unicameral.,FALSE,
The Lok Sabha is also known as the Council of States.,FALSE,
The President of India is not part of the Parliament.,FALSE,
The members of the Lok Sabha are elected indirectly.,FALSE,
The Vice President of India presides over the Lok Sabha.,FALSE,
The Union Executive consists only of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.,FALSE,
A bill is a draft of a proposed law.,TRUE,
A 'Money Bill' can be introduced in either House of Parliament.,FALSE,
The Question Hour in the Lok Sabha is a mechanism to hold the Executive accountable.,TRUE,
The President is the de facto executive authority in India.,FALSE,
The Judiciary is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.,FALSE,
All states in India have a bicameral legislature.,FALSE,
The Governor of a state is elected by the people of that state.,FALSE,
The term of the Lok Sabha is 6 years.,FALSE,
The 'separation of powers' ensures that no single organ of government becomes too powerful.,TRUE,
The Constitution has a 'State List' of subjects on which only the Union government can legislate.,FALSE,
"On subjects in the 'Concurrent List', if there is a conflict, the state law prevails over the Union law.",FALSE,
Absenteeism of members and disruptions are not challenges to the effective functioning of legislatures.,FALSE,
"The Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, was passed within a year of its introduction.",FALSE,
India follows a federal system of government.,TRUE,
The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is called the Speaker.,TRUE,
The legislative function of the Parliament involves implementing and enforcing laws.,FALSE,
The Right to Education (RTE) Act made education a Fundamental Right.,TRUE,
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Rajya Sabha.,FALSE,
Civil servants work under the direction of ministers to implement laws and policies.,TRUE,
The Judiciary acts as the custodian of the Constitution.,TRUE,
The Vidhan Sabha is the Upper House of the state legislature.,FALSE,
The Chief Minister is the de facto executive authority of a state.,TRUE,
Money bills in a state can originate in the Vidhan Parishad.,FALSE,
The new Parliament building in Delhi is square-shaped.,FALSE,
Parliamentary productivity is measured by the number of bills passed.,FALSE,
"The Sengol, placed in the new Lok Sabha, is a symbol of just and righteous rule.",TRUE,
The introduction of a money bill requires the prior recommendation of the Prime Minister.,FALSE,
The President can exercise discretionary powers only on the advice of the Prime Minister.,FALSE,
A permanent committee in Parliament that scrutinises government activities is called a Standing Committee.,TRUE,
The term of the Vidhan Sabha is usually five years.,TRUE,
Citizens' participation and engagement can help strengthen democracy.,TRUE,
The old Parliament building is now called the Samvidhan Sadan.,TRUE,
"The four main factors of production are land, labour, capital, and technology.",FALSE,
"In economics, 'land' refers only to the physical ground.",FALSE,
Labour involves only physical effort.,FALSE,
"Human capital refers to the specialized skills, knowledge, and expertise of labor.",TRUE,
Education and training are not important for developing human capital.,FALSE,
Good healthcare has no impact on a worker's productivity.,FALSE,
A country with a large young population can benefit from a 'demographic dividend'.,TRUE,
"Capital, as a factor of production, includes only money.",FALSE,
An entrepreneur is a person who avoids taking risks.,FALSE,
"Technology acts as an enabler of production, allowing for more efficient use of inputs.",TRUE,
Labour-intensive industries rely more on capital than on human effort.,FALSE,
The factors of production are independent and do not complement each other.,FALSE,
India is the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer.,FALSE,
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involves businesses addressing social and environmental concerns.,TRUE,
India was the first country to mandate CSR for companies.,TRUE,
The Japanese concept of 'kaizen' means 'continuous improvement'.,TRUE,
The shilpa shastras are ancient texts on business management.,FALSE,
The stock market is a place where businesses can raise financial capital by selling shares.,TRUE,
J.R.D. Tata believed that businesses should only focus on making money.,FALSE,
Technological progress always means replacing old technologies completely.,FALSE,
The adult literacy rate in India is the same for males and females.,FALSE,
Stitched shipbuilding was a modern technique introduced to India by Europeans.,FALSE,
A dividend is the interest paid on a bank loan.,FALSE,
"A startup is a large, established business with unlimited resources.",FALSE,
Technology has eliminated geographical barriers for accessing knowledge and job opportunities.,TRUE,
The supply chain is a network involved in the production and sale of goods.,TRUE,
Producers have a responsibility to use natural resources sustainably.,TRUE,
A 'skill' is an innate ability that cannot be learned or practiced.,FALSE,
The German work ethic is known for its lack of punctuality and attention to detail.,FALSE,
"In ancient India, work was often seen as a form of worship or devotion.",TRUE,
An entrepreneur's primary contribution to society is generating personal wealth.,FALSE,
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is an example of an old technology still in use.,FALSE,
Capital-intensive industries rely heavily on manual labor.,FALSE,
The production process of a mobile phone starts with mass production and packaging.,FALSE,
Improper recycling of smartphones can release harmful substances into the environment.,TRUE,
Employers have a responsibility to provide fair compensation and safe working conditions.,TRUE,
Technology has had no impact on how people develop skills and knowledge.,FALSE,
Cognitive' refers to physical strength and endurance.,FALSE,
Human effort is only involved in the final stage of the production process.,FALSE,
Businesses have no responsibilities towards their workers beyond paying a salary.,FALSE,
The Election Commission of India travels to remote locations to ensure every citizen can vote.,TRUE,
The Lok Sabha had 543 constituencies in the 2024 elections.,TRUE,
The concept of a transparent selection process for representatives is a modern idea in India.,FALSE,
"In the classroom election example, the winning candidate, Gurmat, won with a majority of the votes (over 50%).",FALSE,
A secret ballot was used in the classroom election to ensure the process was private and fair.,TRUE,
India is a parliamentary democracy.,TRUE,
The ECI's tasks include setting election dates and enforcing the Model Code of Conduct.,TRUE,
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in India have never been used by other countries.,FALSE,
The party in government is allowed to use government resources for election purposes.,FALSE,
An MLA represents a constituency in the national parliament.,FALSE,
All states in India have a bicameral legislature.,FALSE,
The President of India is elected by an electoral college that includes all citizens.,FALSE,
The Vice President of India is the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.,TRUE,
Voter apathy is not considered a challenge to India's democracy.,FALSE,
The word 'franchise' means a restriction imposed by the government.,FALSE,
The minimum voting age in India has always been 18.,FALSE,
"To vote in India, a citizen must be registered as a voter in their constituency.",TRUE,
"In the 2024 General Elections, home voting was available for all citizens.",FALSE,
The Election Commission of India only organizes Lok Sabha elections.,FALSE,
The 'First-Past-the-Post' system is used for Rajya Sabha elections.,FALSE,
All members of the Rajya Sabha retire at the same time every six years.,FALSE,
The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha.,TRUE,
A person can vote on behalf of another person in Indian elections.,FALSE,
The electoral system in India is designed to be elaborate and well-organized to ensure fair elections.,TRUE,
The State Election Commissions operate completely independently of the Election Commission of India.,FALSE,
Influencing voters by offering gifts is not a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.,FALSE,
The term of a Lok Sabha member is for life.,FALSE,
The Chief Minister is the head of the national government.,FALSE,
A bicameral legislature has only one chamber or house.,FALSE,
An aware and vigilant voter is the strongest safeguard of a democratic system.,TRUE,
"The number of Rajya Sabha seats for each state is equal, regardless of population.",FALSE,
The ECI has an Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) at the district level who manages the voter list.,TRUE,
The Model Code of Conduct was first voluntarily approved by political parties.,TRUE,
All bills passed by the Parliament automatically become law without the President's approval.,FALSE,
The Lok Sabha is also known as the Lower House of Parliament.,TRUE,
The ECI provides assistive technologies like braille-enabled voter cards to enhance accessibility.,TRUE,
The electoral process in India is managed by a single central office with no state or district level officers.,FALSE,
Giving a speech criticizing the government is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.,FALSE,
A Member of Parliament (MP) and a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) perform the same roles at the same level of governance.,FALSE,
A candidate can win a Lok Sabha election even if they do not get 50% of the votes.,TRUE,
The Indian Parliament is comprised solely of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.,FALSE,
The concept of 'federalism' in India involves power being concentrated only at the central level.,FALSE,
The executive's main role is to make laws.,FALSE,
The introduction of a money bill requires the prior recommendation of the President.,TRUE,
The Prime Minister is appointed by the Chief Justice of India.,FALSE,
The Judiciary can review laws passed by the Parliament to check if they violate the Constitution.,TRUE,
The Vidhan Parishad is the Lower House of a state legislature.,FALSE,
The Governor of a state is the de facto executive authority.,FALSE,
The Parliament meets for sessions only once a year.,FALSE,
Citizen engagement and participation are unimportant for the effective functioning of a democracy.,FALSE,
The number of seats in the Lok Sabha for each state is based on its geographical area.,FALSE,
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is appointed by the President.,FALSE,
The Council of Ministers is chosen only from the members of the Lok Sabha.,FALSE,
"The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE) was passed without any debate.",FALSE,
The 'Gazette' is an unofficial publication for government information.,FALSE,
The Prime Minister's key functions include advising the President and shaping national policies.,TRUE,
The term of a member of the Vidhan Sabha is typically 6 years.,FALSE,
The Union List contains subjects on which both the Union and State governments can make laws.,FALSE,
"Low productivity in Parliament, marked by disruptions, has no impact on the quality of laws.",FALSE,
"The principle of 'separation of powers' divides government functions between the legislature, executive, and judiciary.",TRUE,
A bill becomes an Act as soon as it is introduced in either House of Parliament.,FALSE,
Standing Committees in Parliament are temporary and formed for specific bills only.,FALSE,
The Executive is not answerable to the Legislature in a parliamentary system.,FALSE,
The President of India has no discretionary powers and must always act on the advice of the Council of Ministers.,FALSE,
The Judiciary can step in if the Executive violates the Constitution while implementing laws.,TRUE,
Every state in India has a Vidhan Parishad.,FALSE,
The new Parliament building was designed to be less energy-efficient than the old one.,FALSE,
Universal Adult Franchise was a principle included in the Indian Constitution from the beginning.,TRUE,
The government can function without the consent of the people's elected representatives.,FALSE,
The Judiciary's role of checks and balances is limited to reviewing the actions of the Legislature only.,FALSE,
Natural resources are categorized based on their color and shape.,FALSE,
Restoration' in nature refers to the process of creating new life.,FALSE,
The principle of 'regeneration' in nature goes beyond just restoration.,TRUE,
Human actions have not disturbed any of nature's cycles.,FALSE,
Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum are considered renewable resources.,FALSE,
The 'paradox of plenty' suggests that having abundant natural resources guarantees economic prosperity.,FALSE,
The Green Revolution in Punjab was achieved without any reliance on groundwater.,FALSE,
The International Solar Alliance is a coalition of countries rich in fossil fuels.,FALSE,
Stewardship of natural resources involves irresponsible and wasteful use.,FALSE,
Access to basic resources like clean water and air is always fair for all sections of society.,FALSE,
The term 'nature' in an environmental context refers exclusively to plant life.,FALSE,
An entity becomes a resource only when humans find a use for it.,TRUE,
Nature functions in cycles where there is no waste.,TRUE,
Traditional communities had no systems for regulating the use of natural resources.,FALSE,
All wars in history have been fought for reasons other than control over natural resources.,FALSE,
Industries located near natural resources have no impact on local employment.,FALSE,
Political boundaries always align with the distribution of natural resources.,FALSE,
Over-extraction of groundwater can lead to higher costs for accessing it.,TRUE,
The shift to high-yielding crop varieties in Punjab required less water than traditional seeds.,FALSE,
Traditional Indian farming practices promoted holistic soil management.,TRUE,
The Delhi Sultanate was a period of complete political stability in northern India.,FALSE,
Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known for his well-executed and successful administrative schemes.,FALSE,
The Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate were peaceful neighbors.,FALSE,
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Akbar.,FALSE,
Akbar's policy of 'sulh-i-kul' meant 'war with all'.,FALSE,
The Mughal Empire started to decline during the reign of Aurangzeb.,TRUE,
The Ahom kingdom was located in the southern part of India.,FALSE,
The Sikh faith began as a martial movement.,FALSE,
The Mughal administrative system under Akbar was highly disorganized.,FALSE,
"During the 13th to 17th centuries, India's economy was primarily based on industrial manufacturing.",FALSE,
The five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate were all of Indian origin.,FALSE,
Malik Kafur was a general who served under Ala-ud-din Khilji.,TRUE,
Timur's main objective for invading Delhi was to establish peaceful trade relations.,FALSE,
The city of Vijayanagara was known for its poverty and lack of resources.,FALSE,
Sher Shah Suri briefly interrupted Mughal rule in north India.,TRUE,
The Rajput tradition of 'jauhar' was an act of surrender to invading armies.,FALSE,
"Aurangzeb imprisoned his father, Shah Jahan, to ascend the throne.",TRUE,
The Battle of Saraighat was a naval battle fought on the Brahmaputra River.,TRUE,
The 'mansabdari' system was a ranking system for officials in Akbar's administration.,TRUE,
Indian merchants used a system called 'barter' to transfer funds across long distances.,FALSE,
"Shivaji's early life was spent in the Deccan sultanates, serving as a military commander.",FALSE,
The Maratha Navy was primarily used for trade and not for military purposes.,FALSE,
The tactic of guerrilla warfare was ineffective against the larger Mughal armies.,FALSE,
Shivaji's conquest of the South (dakshina-digvijaya) had no strategic importance for the Marathas.,FALSE,
"After Shivaji, the Maratha kingdom was immediately annexed by the Mughals.",FALSE,
The Anglo-Maratha wars were a series of peaceful negotiations between the Marathas and the British.,FALSE,
"Shivaji's administration was decentralized, with hereditary posts for all officials.",FALSE,
The 'ashta pradhana mandala' was responsible for military strategy only.,FALSE,
The Marathas never levied taxes on territories outside their direct rule.,FALSE,
Shivaji's rule marked a decline in the use of the Marathi language and Sanskrit in administration.,FALSE,
The Yadava dynasty ruled Maharashtra before the Delhi Sultanate's invasion.,TRUE,
Shivaji's encounter with Shaista Khan ended in Shivaji's defeat and capture.,FALSE,
The Treaty of Purandar was a victory for Shivaji against the Mughals.,FALSE,
Sambhaji was Shivaji's younger brother who became Chhatrapati after him.,FALSE,
Bajirao I was a Chhatrapati of the Maratha empire.,FALSE,
The Marathas controlled Delhi in the latter half of the 18th century.,TRUE,
"In the Maratha administration, the 'Panditrao' was the Commander-in-chief.",FALSE,
The 'shiledars' in the Maratha cavalry were soldiers whose horses and equipment were paid for by the state.,FALSE,
Kanhoji Angre was labeled a 'pirate' by the Europeans because he challenged their naval dominance.,TRUE,
Tarabai was the queen of Rajaram and a key figure in the resistance against the Mughals.,TRUE,
The 'Age of Colonialism' refers to Europe's expansion from the 1st century onward.,FALSE,
The Portuguese naval dominance allowed them to monopolize the spice trade between India and Europe for nearly a century.,TRUE,
"The French successfully established a large, pan-Indian empire.",FALSE,
Mir Jafar's betrayal ensured a British victory at the Battle of Plassey.,TRUE,
The British 'subsidiary alliance' system strengthened the sovereignty of Indian princely states.,FALSE,
The British exported grain from India during the Great Famine of 1876-1878.,TRUE,
"The British built the Indian railway network as a gift to the Indian people, free of cost.",FALSE,
The 'Vellore Mutiny' of 1806 was a sign of discontent among the sepoys.,TRUE,
"After the 1857 Rebellion, British policies in India remained unchanged.",FALSE,
The repatriation of stolen cultural artefacts from colonised countries is not a subject of current debate.,FALSE,
The European 'civilising mission' was a genuine effort to bring progress without exploitation.,FALSE,
India's economic prosperity made it an unattractive target for European colonial ambitions.,FALSE,
The Dutch East India Company established its most significant presence in the Bengal region.,FALSE,
The Carnatic Wars were fought between the British and the Marathas.,FALSE,
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by the Mughals.,FALSE,
Famines in India were a phenomenon that began only with British rule.,FALSE,
R.C. Dutt's 'Economic History of India' argued that British rule had enriched India.,FALSE,
"Before British colonisation, India had no systems of local self-governance.",FALSE,
The British education system aimed to create Indians who were disconnected from their own cultural heritage.,TRUE,
The Great Rebellion of 1857 was a unified and well-coordinated national movement.,FALSE,
The factors of production are combined in the same proportion for all types of goods and services.,FALSE,
The term 'human capital' is synonymous with 'labor'.,FALSE,
Social and cultural influences have no role in the development of human capital.,FALSE,
Businesses can only raise capital through personal savings and bank loans.,FALSE,
Profit is the only motivation for an entrepreneur.,FALSE,
The use of technology in production can sometimes reduce the dependence on labor.,TRUE,
Supply chain disruptions have no impact on the production process.,FALSE,
Businesses have a responsibility to invest in the skill development of their workers.,TRUE,
The Indian government provides online platforms for learning and career services.,TRUE,
The production of goods has no environmental impact.,FALSE,
"The four factors of production are land, water, air, and fire.",FALSE,
An entrepreneur combines the other factors of production to create goods and services.,TRUE,
Productivity' refers to the ability to do less in a particular time period.,FALSE,
The ancient Indian stitched shipbuilding technique used nails instead of cords.,FALSE,
J.R.D. Tata started India's first airline.,TRUE,
3-D printing is an example of a technology that cannot be applied to traditional art forms.,FALSE,
All production inputs are available in a single geographic location.,FALSE,
Workplace rights and protections are not a responsibility of the employer.,FALSE,
"A business is an entity that only produces goods, not services.",FALSE,
Technology has not changed the way people find jobs.,FALSE,
All jobs are equally important for the functioning of society.,TRUE,
The concept of 'demographic dividend' refers to a country with a large elderly population.,FALSE,
Good health is not a facilitator of human capital.,FALSE,
The primary goal of an entrepreneur is to identify and solve a problem with an innovative solution.,TRUE,
India's ancient skill heritage combined art (kalā) and knowledge (vidyā).,TRUE,
Taking a loan from a bank to start a business is not an example of acquiring capital.,FALSE,
Modern farming techniques in India have not incorporated any new technology.,FALSE,
Businesses that use local inputs are less vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions.,TRUE,
Human effort is not required in a fully automated production process.,FALSE,
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law in India is voluntary for all companies.,FALSE,
The Delhi Sultanate was established in the 15th century.,FALSE,
The Maratha Empire was founded by Aurangzeb.,FALSE,
Colonialism involves one country taking control of another region and imposing its systems.,TRUE,
India's parliamentary system consists of a single house.,FALSE,
Human capital' refers to the machinery and tools used in production.,FALSE,
The 'Green Revolution' led to a decrease in the use of groundwater in Punjab.,FALSE,
Universal Adult Franchise in India was granted to citizens irrespective of their social or economic background.,TRUE,
The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British and the Marathas.,FALSE,
Shivaji's administration included a council of eight ministers known as the 'ashta pradhana mandala'.,TRUE,
The Mughal Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Akbar.,FALSE,
The Lok Sabha is also known as the 'Upper House' of the Indian Parliament.,FALSE,
An entrepreneur is an individual who avoids financial risks.,FALSE,
Non-renewable resources can be replenished quickly.,FALSE,
The jizya tax was levied by some Muslim rulers on non-Muslim subjects.,TRUE,
The Maratha navy was insignificant and posed no challenge to European powers.,FALSE,
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a British policy of annexing Indian states.,TRUE,
A 'Money Bill' in India can originate in the Rajya Sabha.,FALSE,
"The primary factors of production include land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.",TRUE,
The Battle of Talikota led to the strengthening of the Vijayanagara Empire.,FALSE,
The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections for the President and Vice President.,TRUE,
"The British took control of India from the Mughals, not the Marathas.",FALSE,
Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education' promoted the use of Sanskrit and Arabic in schools.,FALSE,
The President of India is the nominal head of the Executive.,TRUE,
The supply chain refers to the final product sold to consumers.,FALSE,
The state of Sikkim is known for its 100% organic farming.,TRUE,
The Ahoms were a tribal kingdom in southern India.,FALSE,
Ahilyabai Holkar was a Maratha queen who rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath temple.,TRUE,
The 'divide and rule' policy was used by the British to maintain control in India.,TRUE,
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house that is not subject to dissolution.,TRUE,
J.R.D. Tata was the founder of the Maratha Empire.,FALSE,
Renewable resources are finite and cannot be replenished.,FALSE,
The First Battle of Panipat established the Mughal Empire in India.,TRUE,
The Marathas were defeated by the British in the Anglo-Maratha wars.,TRUE,
The Great Rebellion of 1857 was started by the British East India Company.,FALSE,
The Indian Parliament's legislative function is to interpret laws.,FALSE,
Technology is considered a factor of production in modern economics.,FALSE,
The 'natural resource curse' implies that resource-rich countries are always prosperous.,FALSE,
The Delhi Sultanate consisted of a single ruling family.,FALSE,
"Shivaji's military tactics primarily involved large-scale, open-field battles.",FALSE,
The Portuguese in Goa promoted religious freedom for all communities.,FALSE,
The Prime Minister of India is the de facto executive authority.,TRUE,
"A 'startup' is a large, well-established corporation.",FALSE,
India granted women the right to vote before many Western nations.,TRUE,
Akbar's early military campaigns were known for their leniency.,FALSE,
"The Peshwas were the supreme rulers of the Maratha Empire, above the Chhatrapati.",FALSE,
The British East India Company was formed with the primary goal of spreading Christianity.,FALSE,
A 'bicameral' legislature has three houses.,FALSE,
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that applies only to non-profit organizations.,FALSE,
The 'paradox of plenty' is another term for the 'natural resource curse'.,TRUE,
The Khilji dynasty was the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.,FALSE,
The Marathas had a significant naval force.,TRUE,
The French were the dominant European power in India in the 19th century.,FALSE,
All states in India have a unicameral legislature.,FALSE,
A 'dividend' is a loan taken by a company from a bank.,FALSE,
The minimum age to vote in India is 21.,FALSE,
The Mughal emperor Humayun had an uninterrupted and stable reign.,FALSE,
The Battle of Panipat in 1761 was a decisive victory for the Marathas.,FALSE,
The British introduced the railway system in India solely for the benefit of the Indian population.,FALSE,
The Judiciary in India has the power of judicial review.,TRUE,
Land' as a factor of production includes mineral and forest resources.,TRUE,
The International Solar Alliance was an initiative led by China.,FALSE,
The Tughlaq dynasty was succeeded by the Lodi dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate.,FALSE,
Kanhoji Angre was a Mughal general.,FALSE,
The 'subsidiary alliance' system was created by the French.,FALSE,
The Governor of a state is the de facto head of the state executive.,FALSE,
The Japanese concept 'kaizen' means 'rapid innovation'.,FALSE,
NOTA stands for 'Now or The Alternative'.,FALSE,
Krishnadevaraya was a patron of art and literature.,TRUE,
The Marathas did not use firearms in their military campaigns.,FALSE,
The Bengal famine of 1770 occurred before the Battle of Plassey.,FALSE,
The Question Hour is a period in Parliament where members can ask questions to ministers.,TRUE,
The stock market is a place where physical goods are traded.,FALSE,
The VVPAT system was introduced to decrease transparency in elections.,FALSE,
"The Sur Empire was established by Babur's son, Humayun.",FALSE,
The Modi script was used for official correspondence by the Marathas.,TRUE,
The Industrial Revolution in Britain had no connection to the wealth from its colonies.,FALSE,
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the President.,FALSE,
Technology can be a facilitator for production but is not considered one of the four core factors.,TRUE,
A 'constituency' is an area whose voters elect a representative to a legislative body.,TRUE,
The Mughal emperor Akbar was completely illiterate.,TRUE,
The Maratha empire at its peak extended only to the Deccan region.,FALSE,
The British East India Company's rule in India ended in 1858.,TRUE,
A 'Standing Committee' of Parliament is a temporary body.,FALSE,
Productivity' in a worker is enhanced by good health and education.,TRUE,
The ECI's Model Code of Conduct was first implemented in the 21st century.,FALSE,
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughals and the Sikhs.,FALSE,
Shivaji's vision of 'Swarajya' was inspired by the Mughal system of governance.,FALSE,
The Dutch were the first Europeans to establish a trading post in India.,FALSE,
The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Prime Minister.,FALSE,
Demographic dividend' refers to the economic benefits of having a large aging population.,FALSE,
A voter can legally cast a vote on behalf of a family member.,FALSE,
The city of Vijayanagara was destroyed after the Battle of Talikota.,TRUE,
The Marathas and the Mughals were always allies.,FALSE,
"The British conquest of India was a rapid, single invasion.",FALSE,
The executive function of the government includes making new laws.,FALSE,
"An entrepreneur's role involves combining land, labor, and capital.",TRUE,
The term 'franchise' and 'suffrage' have opposite meanings.,FALSE,
The Sikh Khalsa was formed to promote peace with the Mughal rulers.,FALSE,
Tarabai was the queen who led the Marathas after her husband Rajaram's death.,TRUE,
The 'Sepoy Mutiny' is the term preferred by Indian historians for the 1857 uprising.,FALSE,
The Speaker presides over the Rajya Sabha.,FALSE,
Human capital can be improved through investments in healthcare.,TRUE,
A coalition government is formed when one party wins a clear majority.,FALSE,
Aurangzeb's policies were a continuation of Akbar's policy of 'sulh-i-kul'.,FALSE,
The Marathas established a significant empire in the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu.,TRUE,
The primary purpose of the British-built railways was passenger transport for Indians.,FALSE,
A bill passed by both houses of Parliament becomes a law immediately.,FALSE,
The German work ethic emphasizes punctuality and quality.,TRUE,
The first general elections in independent India took place in 1951-52.,TRUE,
Babur's autobiography is called the 'Ain-i-Akbari'.,FALSE,
The chauth and sardeshmukhi were taxes levied by the Mughals.,FALSE,
The English East India Company was granted a royal charter that allowed it to raise a private army.,TRUE,
"The Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary are the three main organs of the Indian parliamentary system.",TRUE,
The ancient stitched shipbuilding technique of India is still widely used for large cargo ships.,FALSE,
The Election Commission of India provides special facilities for voters with disabilities.,TRUE,
The Vijayanagara Empire reached its zenith under the rule of Ala-ud-din Khilji.,FALSE,
The Battle of Saraighat was a naval victory for the Ahoms against the Mughals.,TRUE,
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was a leader in the Great Rebellion of 1857.,TRUE,
The Vidhan Sabha is the upper house in a state's bicameral legislature.,FALSE,
The supply chain of a product involves only the final retail store.,FALSE,
The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect after the election results are declared.,FALSE,
The term of a Rajya Sabha member is 5 years.,FALSE,
The Prime Minister is the head of state in India.,FALSE,
All factors of production are available in unlimited quantities.,FALSE,
The Mughal ruler Jahangir ordered the execution of Guru Arjan.,TRUE,
The British colonial administration invested heavily in the welfare of the Indian population.,FALSE,
An entrepreneur's role is passive and involves no decision-making.,FALSE,
The concept of 'Swarajya' was central to Shivaji's vision for his kingdom.,TRUE,
The Goa Inquisition was established by the British.,FALSE,
A bill becomes a law even if the President withholds assent.,FALSE,
India's mobile phone manufacturing industry is larger than China's.,FALSE,
The 'First-Past-the-Post' electoral system is used in presidential elections in India.,FALSE,
The Santhal Rebellion was an uprising of urban merchants.,FALSE,
The Peshwas became the de facto rulers of the Maratha Empire in the 18th century.,TRUE,
The Battle of Colachel was a significant defeat for European colonial forces in India.,TRUE,
The judiciary in India is a subordinate branch of the executive.,FALSE,
The 'demographic dividend' can only be realized if the young population has access to quality education and healthcare.,TRUE,
"In the 2024 General Elections, approximately 34% of eligible voters did not vote.",TRUE,
The Tughlaq dynasty ruled immediately after the Lodis.,FALSE,
The Marathas successfully defended their independence against Aurangzeb's long campaigns in the Deccan.,TRUE,
"The main goal of the French in India was to establish trading posts, not a political empire.",FALSE,
The number of sittings of the Lok Sabha has consistently increased over the years.,FALSE,
India's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law requires companies to spend 5% of their profits on CSR activities.,FALSE,
"In case of a conflict on a 'Concurrent List' subject, the Union law prevails.",TRUE,
"Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, was a descendant of Timur.",TRUE,
"After the Battle of Panipat (1761), the Maratha power was permanently destroyed.",FALSE,
The British colonial government actively promoted India's traditional industries.,FALSE,
The members of the Lok Sabha are known as Members of Parliament (MPs).,TRUE,
An entrepreneur's vision helps bring innovative products and services to the market.,TRUE,
All eligible voters in India automatically get registered to vote when they turn 18.,FALSE,
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.,TRUE,
"Shivaji's seal (mudra) was inscribed in Persian, the dominant court language of the time.",FALSE,
The primary reason for the Great Rebellion of 1857 was economic prosperity under British rule.,FALSE,
The new Parliament building in India incorporates ancient Indian symbols and art forms.,TRUE,
The stitched shipbuilding technique was introduced to India by the Europeans.,FALSE,
The 'natural resource curse' means that a country with few natural resources is destined for poverty.,FALSE,
The Delhi Sultanate's rule over India lasted for over 500 years.,FALSE,
The Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Marathas and the British.,FALSE,
The British annexation of Indian states under the 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a major cause of the 1857 rebellion.,TRUE,
The Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the government.,TRUE,
"To start a business, an entrepreneur does not need any capital.",FALSE,
The Election Commission of India is a body under the direct control of the Prime Minister's Office.,FALSE,
The Vijayanagara Empire was located in northern India.,FALSE,
Shivaji used guerrilla warfare tactics effectively against his enemies.,TRUE,
"Before British rule, India's share in the world GDP was negligible.",FALSE,
The judiciary plays a role in checking the powers of the legislature and the executive.,TRUE,
The use of technology has no impact on the productivity of other factors of production.,FALSE,
A person must be literate to vote in India.,FALSE,
The Mughal ruler Aurangzeb followed a policy of religious tolerance similar to Akbar.,FALSE,
The Marathas were the dominant power in India in the mid-18th century.,TRUE,
The British colonial rule led to the deindustrialization of India.,TRUE,
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of 5 years.,FALSE,
The supply chain for a product only includes the activities within a single factory.,FALSE,
"1. In 1774, when Louis XVI ascended the throne, the French treasury was overflowing with funds.",FALSE,
2. The term 'Old Regime' refers to the society and institutions of France after 1789.,FALSE,
"3. In 18th-century France, peasants made up only a small fraction, about 10%, of the population.",FALSE,
"4. The clergy and the nobility, who were members of the first two estates, were exempt from paying taxes to the state.",TRUE,
5. The taille was a tax levied by the Church on agricultural produce.,FALSE,
6. A subsistence crisis occurs when the basic means of livelihood are endangered.,TRUE,
"7. The 18th century witnessed the emergence of a social group called the middle class, which included peasants and artisans.",FALSE,
"8. The philosopher John Locke, in his Two Treatises of Government, supported the doctrine of the divine and absolute right of the monarch.",FALSE,
"9. Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws proposed a division of power between the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary.",TRUE,
10. The Estates General was a political body where all three estates had an equal number of representatives.,FALSE,
11. Members of the third estate demanded that voting in the Estates General be conducted with each member having one vote.,TRUE,
12. The National Assembly was formed by the representatives of the first and second estates.,FALSE,
"13. The storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 was primarily to free political prisoners, of whom there were hundreds.",FALSE,
"14. The 'Great Fear' was a phenomenon in the countryside where peasants, fearing attacks from lords, attacked chateaux and looted grain.",TRUE,
15. The Constitution of 1791 made France an absolute monarchy.,FALSE,
"16. In the Constitution of 1791, all citizens of France were given the right to vote.",FALSE,
"17. The Marseillaise, composed by Roget de L'Isle, is now the national anthem of France.",TRUE,
18. The Jacobins were a political club whose members came mainly from the most prosperous sections of society.,FALSE,
19. The term sans-culottes literally means 'those with knee breeches'.,FALSE,
"20. On 21 September 1792, the newly elected assembly called the Convention abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic.",TRUE,
"21. The period from 1793 to 1794 is known as the Reign of Terror, led by Louis XVI.",FALSE,
"22. The guillotine was a device used for beheading, named after Dr. Guillotin who invented it.",TRUE,
"23. During the Reign of Terror, the use of expensive white flour was encouraged to promote equality.",FALSE,
"24. A Directory, an executive made up of one member, was appointed after the fall of the Jacobin government.",FALSE,
25. Women in France were disappointed that the Constitution of 1791 reduced them to passive citizens.,TRUE,
26. The revolutionary government made schooling compulsory for all girls and made divorce legal.,TRUE,
27. Women in France won the right to vote in 1791 with the new constitution.,FALSE,
28. The Jacobin regime abolished slavery in the French colonies.,TRUE,
29. The flourishing slave trade was the reason for the economic prosperity of port cities like Bordeaux and Nantes.,TRUE,
30. Napoleon Bonaparte reintroduced slavery ten years after it was abolished by the Convention.,TRUE,
31. The abolition of censorship was a law that came into effect after the storming of the Bastille.,TRUE,
"32. In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France.",TRUE,
33. Napoleon was finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.,TRUE,
34. The ideas of liberty and democratic rights were the most important legacy of the French Revolution.,TRUE,
35. Tipu Sultan and Rammohan Roy were two examples of individuals in India who responded to the ideas coming from revolutionary France.,TRUE,
36. Liberals in 19th-century Europe were against all religions and wanted an atheist state.,FALSE,
37. Radicals in 19th-century Europe were against the existence of any private property.,FALSE,
"38. Conservatives, after the French Revolution, completely rejected the idea of change.",FALSE,
39. A 'suffragette movement' was a movement to give women the right to vote.,TRUE,
40. Karl Marx argued that industrial society was 'socialist' and profits were shared equally with workers.,FALSE,
"41. By the 1870s, socialist ideas had only spread to France and Germany.",FALSE,
"42. In 1914, Tsar Nicholas II ruled over an empire that was exclusively Russian Orthodox Christian.",FALSE,
"43. At the beginning of the 20th century, about 85% of the Russian empire's population earned their living from agriculture.",TRUE,
44. Women made up about 10% of the factory labor force in Russia by 1914 and were paid more than men.,FALSE,
"45. Unlike French peasants, Russian peasants had great respect for the nobility and never murdered landlords.",FALSE,
46. The Russian Social Democratic Workers Party was founded in 1898 by socialists who rejected Marx's ideas.,FALSE,
"47. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, believed that in Tsarist Russia, the party should be open to all and not disciplined.",FALSE,
"48. The Mensheviks believed that the party should be open to all, similar to parties in Germany.",TRUE,
49. The incident known as 'Bloody Sunday' started the 1905 Revolution.,TRUE,
"50. In response to the 1905 Revolution, the Tsar banned the creation of an elected consultative Parliament or Duma.",FALSE,
51. The Tsar dismissed the first Duma within 75 days because he wanted more questioning of his authority.,FALSE,
"52. During the First World War, St Petersburg was renamed Petrograd due to high anti-German sentiments.",TRUE,
"53. Russia's armies performed exceptionally well in the First World War, suffering very few casualties.",FALSE,
54. The February Revolution of 1917 was led by a specific political party with a clear plan.,FALSE,
55. International Women's Day came to be called so after women led the way to strikes in Petrograd on 23rd February.,TRUE,
56. The Petrograd Soviet was formed by striking workers and soldiers in the same building where the Duma met.,TRUE,
57. The Tsar abdicated on 2nd March 1917 on the advice of military commanders.,TRUE,
"58. Lenin's 'April Theses' demanded that the war be continued, land be given to the nobility, and banks remain private.",FALSE,
59. The Bolshevik Party was renamed the Communist Party to indicate its new radical aims.,TRUE,
60. The uprising against the Provisional Government began on 24 October 1917.,TRUE,
"61. After the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks immediately nationalized all industries and banks.",TRUE,
62. The Bolsheviks won a majority in the Constituent Assembly elections in November 1917.,FALSE,
63. The 'reds' in the Russian civil war were the Bolsheviks.,TRUE,
64. The 'greens' and 'whites' who controlled most of the Russian empire during the civil war were backed by foreign troops.,TRUE,
65. The state the Bolsheviks created from the Russian empire in December 1922 was called the Soviet Union (USSR).,TRUE,
"66. During the early Planned Economy, the government fixed all prices to promote industrial growth.",TRUE,
67. Stalin's collectivisation programme was introduced because of an excess of grain supplies in the towns.,FALSE,
68. The name for well-to-do peasants who were raided by Party members in 1928 was 'kulaks'.,TRUE,
"69. Under collectivisation, peasants willingly transferred their land and implements to collective farms (kolkhoz).",FALSE,
"70. The bad harvests of 1930-1933 led to one of the most devastating famines in Soviet history, with over 4 million deaths.",TRUE,
71. The Allied Powers in World War I were initially led by Germany and Austria.,FALSE,
72. The Weimar Republic was a democratic constitution with a federal structure established in Germany after WWI.,TRUE,
73. The Treaty of Versailles was a generous peace treaty that was welcomed by the German people.,FALSE,
74. The War Guilt Clause of the Versailles Treaty held the Allied Powers responsible for the war.,FALSE,
75. The Spartacist League was an uprising inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.,TRUE,
76. Hyperinflation in Germany in 1923 was a situation where prices of goods fell dramatically.,FALSE,
77. The Dawes Plan was an American intervention to ease the financial burden of reparations on Germany.,TRUE,
78. The Great Economic Depression began with the crash of the Wall Street Exchange in 1929.,TRUE,
79. Article 48 of the Weimar constitution gave the President powers to impose emergency and suspend civil rights.,TRUE,
"80. By 1932, the Nazi Party had become the largest party in the German parliament (Reichstag) with 37% of the votes.",TRUE,
81. The Enabling Act of 1933 established democracy in Germany.,FALSE,
82. The Gestapo was the name for the Nazi secret state police.,TRUE,
83. Hitler's foreign policy included pulling out of the League of Nations and reoccupying the Rhineland.,TRUE,
"84. The Tripartite Pact was signed in 1940 between Germany, Italy, and Great Britain.",FALSE,
85. The US entered the Second World War after Japan bombed the US base at Pearl Harbor.,TRUE,
"86. Nazi ideology was based on the principle of equality between all people, regardless of race.",FALSE,
"87. Lebensraum, or living space, was a geopolitical concept that involved acquiring new territories for German settlement.",TRUE,
"88. Under the Euthanasia Programme, Nazis condemned to death many Germans who were considered mentally or physically unfit.",TRUE,
89. The Nuremberg Laws of 1935 granted full citizenship rights to Jews in Germany.,FALSE,
90. 'The night of broken glass' refers to a pogrom in November 1938 where Jewish properties were vandalised and synagogues were burnt.,TRUE,
"91. Ghettos were areas where Jews were concentrated, which became sites of extreme misery, poverty, and disease.",TRUE,
"92. In Nazi Germany, schools were 'cleansed' and 'purified' by dismissing teachers who were Jews or seen as politically unreliable.",TRUE,
93. Jungvolk was the Nazi youth organization for boys aged 14 and above.,FALSE,
"94. In Nazi Germany, all mothers, regardless of the race of their children, were treated equally and given awards.",FALSE,
"95. The Nazis never used the words 'kill' or 'murder' in their official communications, instead using terms like 'special treatment' or 'final solution'.",TRUE,
96. A simple definition of democracy is a form of government in which rulers are hereditary.,FALSE,
"97. The word democracy comes from the Greek word 'Demokratia', where 'demos' means people and 'kratia' means rule.",TRUE,
"98. In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.",TRUE,
"99. In Pakistan under General Pervez Musharraf, the final power rested with elected representatives, not the military.",FALSE,
"100. In China, elections offer the people a real choice between several competing political parties.",FALSE,
101. A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.,TRUE,
"102. In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.",TRUE,
"103. Until 2015, women in Saudi Arabia had the equal right to vote as men.",FALSE,
"104. In Fiji, the electoral system gives more value to the vote of an indigenous Fiji than that of an Indian-Fijian.",TRUE,
105. A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights.,TRUE,
106. The example of Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe shows that popular governments can never be undemocratic.,FALSE,
107. An argument against democracy is that it leads to instability because leaders keep changing.,TRUE,
"108. Democracy is considered a poor form of government because it involves consultation and discussion, which leads to delays.",FALSE,
109. A democratic government is a more accountable form of government.,TRUE,
110. No large-scale famine has ever taken place in an independent and democratic country.,TRUE,
111. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.,TRUE,
112. Democracy is better than other forms of government because it does not allow for correcting its own mistakes.,FALSE,
113. The most common form of democracy in our times is representative democracy.,TRUE,
"114. In modern democracies, it is physically possible for all citizens to sit together and take collective decisions.",FALSE,
115. A democratic decision involves consultation with and consent of all those who are affected by that decision.,TRUE,
116. A constitution is a set of written rules that are accepted by only the government of a country.,FALSE,
117. Nelson Mandela was tried for treason by the white South African government and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964.,TRUE,
118. Apartheid was a system of racial discrimination unique to India.,FALSE,
"119. In South Africa under apartheid, non-whites had equal voting rights with whites.",FALSE,
120. Segregation was the policy of keeping whites and blacks separate in all public facilities in South Africa.,TRUE,
121. The African National Congress (ANC) was the organization that led the struggle against apartheid.,TRUE,
"122. The new democratic South Africa's constitution, completed after two years of debate, is considered one of the finest in the world.",TRUE,
123. The South African constitution gave its citizens very limited rights compared to other countries.,FALSE,
124. The constitution is the supreme law of a country.,TRUE,
125. All countries that have constitutions are necessarily democratic.,FALSE,
126. The Indian Constitution was drawn up under very easy and favorable circumstances.,FALSE,
"127. In 1928, Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders drafted a constitution for India.",TRUE,
"128. The Indian constitution adopted many institutional details and procedures from the Government of India Act, 1935.",TRUE,
129. The Constituent Assembly that wrote the Indian constitution had 299 members.,TRUE,
130. The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 January 1950.,FALSE,
131. The Constituent Assembly was directly elected by all the people of India through universal adult franchise.,FALSE,
132. The Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution was chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.,FALSE,
"133. The Constituent Assembly debates, which provide the rationale behind the Constitution's provisions, are recorded in 12 bulky volumes.",TRUE,
134. Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Constituent Assembly.,FALSE,
135. The Preamble is an introductory statement in a constitution which states the reasons and guiding values of the constitution.,TRUE,
136. The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble means that an external power can dictate the government of India.,FALSE,
137. The term 'Secular' in the Preamble means that India has an official state religion.,FALSE,
138. A 'Republic' is a form of government where the head of the state is a hereditary position.,FALSE,
139. The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were part of the original Preamble from 1950.,FALSE,
140. A constitution can be amended to keep it updated with people's aspirations and changes in society.,TRUE,
141. Elections are considered essential in our times for any representative democracy.,TRUE,
142. A democratic election requires that everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value.,TRUE,
143. Electoral competition is without flaws and does not create any disunity or factionalism.,FALSE,
"144. In India's area-based system of representation, the country is divided into electoral constituencies.",TRUE,
145. A Member of Parliament (MP) is the representative elected from an Assembly constituency.,FALSE,
146. A general election is when elections are held in all constituencies at the same time or within a few days.,TRUE,
147. A by-election is held to fill a vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a member.,TRUE,
148. The Indian Constitution provides for reserved constituencies for weaker sections like SCs and STs.,TRUE,
"149. In a reserved constituency, anyone from any community can stand for election.",FALSE,
150. The list of those eligible to vote is officially called the Electoral Roll or the Voters' List.,TRUE,
"151. In India, the minimum age for being a candidate in an election is 18 years.",FALSE,
152. Educational qualifications are compulsory for a candidate to contest elections in India.,FALSE,
153. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration giving details of their assets and any pending criminal cases.,TRUE,
"154. According to our election law, a candidate can appeal to voters in the name of caste or religion.",FALSE,
155. The Model Code of Conduct is a set of laws passed by the Parliament to regulate elections.,FALSE,
"156. Nowadays, Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are used to record votes.",TRUE,
"157. To win an election in India, a candidate must secure more than 50% of the total votes polled.",FALSE,
"158. In India, elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission (EC).",TRUE,
159. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) can be easily removed by the ruling party if they are unhappy with his/her decisions.,FALSE,
"160. During the election period, government officers work under the control of the government, not the EC.",FALSE,
"161. In India, the voter turnout has consistently declined over the last fifty years.",FALSE,
"162. In India, the rich and privileged sections of society vote in larger proportions compared to the poor and illiterate.",FALSE,
163. The electoral outcomes in India are usually accepted as 'people's verdict' by the defeated party.,TRUE,
"164. The ruling parties routinely win elections in India, both at the national and state level.",FALSE,
165. The problem of some families dominating political parties is a challenge that exists in Indian elections.,TRUE,
166. A Government Order is known as an Office Memorandum and has a unique number.,TRUE,
167. The Mandal Commission was appointed to recommend steps for the advancement of the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).,TRUE,
168. The Mandal Commission recommended 33% reservation for SEBCs in government jobs.,FALSE,
"169. In India, the President is the head of the state and the highest formal authority in the country.",TRUE,
170. The Prime Minister is the head of the state and takes most decisions in cabinet meetings.,FALSE,
171. Parliament consists only of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.,FALSE,
172. The Supreme Court of India upheld the Mandal Commission reservation order as valid.,TRUE,
173. Modern democracies have arrangements called institutions to attend to the tasks of governing.,TRUE,
174. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are institutions responsible for implementing decisions made by civil servants.,FALSE,
175. The Supreme Court is an institution where disputes between citizens and the government are finally settled.,TRUE,
176. Parliament is the final authority for making laws in any country.,TRUE,
"177. In India, the government can spend public money without the sanction of Parliament.",FALSE,
178. The Lok Sabha is also known as the 'Upper Chamber' and the Rajya Sabha as the 'Lower Chamber'.,FALSE,
"179. If there is a difference between the two Houses on an ordinary law, the view of the Rajya Sabha is likely to prevail in a joint session.",FALSE,
180. The Rajya Sabha exercises more powers in money matters than the Lok Sabha.,FALSE,
"181. The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers, and if it passes a 'no confidence' motion, the Prime Minister and all ministers have to quit.",TRUE,
182. The executive is divided into the political executive and the permanent executive (civil services).,TRUE,
"183. In a democracy, the civil servant is more powerful than the minister because the civil servant is more educated.",FALSE,
184. The President of India is directly elected by the people.,FALSE,
"185. The Prime Minister can choose any person as a minister, even if they are not a member of Parliament.",TRUE,
"186. The Cabinet is the inner ring of the Council of Ministers, comprising about 25 top-level ministers.",TRUE,
187. A minister can openly criticise any decision of the government if it is about another Ministry.,FALSE,
"188. In a coalition government, the Prime Minister can take decisions as he likes without consulting alliance partners.",FALSE,
189. The President of India exercises only nominal powers and acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.,TRUE,
190. A bill passed by the Parliament becomes a law even if the President does not give assent to it.,FALSE,
191. The judiciary in India is not independent and is under the control of the legislature and the executive.,FALSE,
192. A judge of the Supreme Court can be easily removed by the President if the government dislikes them.,FALSE,
"193. The Indian judiciary has the power of judicial review, meaning it can determine the constitutional validity of any legislation.",TRUE,
194. The judiciary acts as the guardian of the Fundamental Rights.,TRUE,
195. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) allows anyone to approach the courts if public interest is hurt by the actions of government.,TRUE,
196. The prisoners at Guantanamo Bay were tried before a magistrate in the US.,FALSE,
197. Amnesty International is an international organization that reports on the condition of prisoners and human rights violations.,TRUE,
"198. In Saudi Arabia, the people play a significant role in electing their rulers.",FALSE,
"199. In Saudi Arabia, women are subjected to many public restrictions, and the testimony of one man is considered equal to that of two women.",TRUE,
200. The ethnic massacre in Kosovo was carried out by a foreign army against the country's government.,FALSE,
201. A right is a claim that has to be recognized by society and sanctioned by law to be enforceable.,TRUE,
202. Rights are necessary in a democracy to protect minorities from the oppression of the majority.,TRUE,
"203. In most democracies, basic rights of the citizen are written down in the constitution.",TRUE,
204. The Indian Constitution provides for six Fundamental Rights.,TRUE,
"205. 'Rule of law' means that some people, like political leaders, are above the law.",FALSE,
"206. The Right to Equality in India means that the government cannot discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.",TRUE,
207. Job reservations for weaker sections are a violation of the Right to Equality.,FALSE,
208. The practice of untouchability has been made a punishable offence by the Indian Constitution.,TRUE,
209. The Right to Freedom in India is an unlimited license to do whatever one wants.,FALSE,
210. Freedom of speech and expression allows you to incite people to rebel against the government.,FALSE,
211. A person arrested and detained must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.,TRUE,
"212. 'Traffic in human beings' refers to the selling and buying of people, usually women, for immoral purposes.",TRUE,
213. Begar is a practice where a worker is forced to render service for free or for a nominal remuneration.,TRUE,
214. The Constitution of India permits child labor in hazardous industries.,FALSE,
"215. India is a secular state, which means it has established Hinduism as the official religion.",FALSE,
"216. Freedom to practice religion means one can do anything in the name of religion, including sacrificing animals or humans.",FALSE,
217. The Constitution specifies the cultural and educational rights of the majority community only.,FALSE,
218. Dr. Ambedkar called the Right to Constitutional Remedies the 'heart and soul' of our Constitution.,TRUE,
"219. A citizen can directly approach only the High Court, not the Supreme Court, if their Fundamental Right is violated.",FALSE,
220. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an independent commission set up by law in 1993.,TRUE,
221. Deforestation is a recent problem that began only in the 20th century.,FALSE,
"222. Between 1700 and 1995, the period of industrialisation, 9.3% of the world's total forest area was cleared.",TRUE,
"223. The British encouraged the production of commercial crops like jute, sugar, wheat and cotton, which led to the clearing of forests.",TRUE,
224. Colonial officials considered forests to be productive and essential for the well-being of local villagers.,FALSE,
225. The spread of railways from the 1850s decreased the demand for timber in India.,FALSE,
226. Sleepers are wooden planks laid across railway tracks to hold them in position.,TRUE,
"227. Large areas of natural forests were cleared to make way for tea, coffee, and rubber plantations.",TRUE,
"228. Dietrich Brandis, a German expert, was appointed the first Inspector General of Forests in India.",TRUE,
229. The system taught at the Imperial Forest Research Institute in Dehradun was called 'scientific forestry'.,TRUE,
"230. In 'scientific forestry', natural forests with diverse tree types were preserved and protected.",FALSE,
"231. The Forest Act of 1878 divided forests into three categories: reserved, protected, and village forests.",TRUE,
232. Villagers could take anything they wanted from 'reserved forests' for their own use.,FALSE,
"233. Shifting cultivation, or swidden agriculture, was encouraged by European foresters as it helped grow trees for railway timber.",FALSE,
"234. The colonial government banned shifting cultivation, leading to the displacement of many communities.",TRUE,
"235. Under colonial rule, the hunting of big game became a sport, and the British gave rewards for killing tigers and wolves.",TRUE,
236. The British government granted many local communities the sole right to trade in forest products.,FALSE,
237. The people of Bastar believe that each village was given its land by the Earth and they look after it in return.,TRUE,
"238. The 1910 rebellion in Bastar was initiated by the Dhurwas of the Kanger forest, where reservation first took place.",TRUE,
239. The colonial power in Indonesia was the British.,FALSE,
240. The Kalangs of Java were a community of skilled forest cutters and shifting cultivators.,TRUE,
241. The Dutch 'scorched earth' policy involved planting new forests before the Japanese occupation of Java.,FALSE,
"242. After the World Wars, it became difficult for the Indonesian forest service to get back the land that villagers had used for cultivation.",TRUE,
243. The idea that uncultivated land was 'waste land' that needed to be taken over was unique to British colonizers in India.,FALSE,
"244. The Forest Act of 1865 was formulated with the help of the French expert, Dietrich Brandis.",FALSE,
"245. In scientific forestry, particular species like teak and sal were promoted by the forest department, while others were cut.",TRUE,
246. Nomads are people who live in one place permanently to earn their living.,FALSE,
247. The Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir are great herders of camels and cattle.,FALSE,
248. The Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh spend their winter in the high mountains of Lahul and Spiti.,FALSE,
249. The cyclical movement of pastoral communities between summer and winter pastures allowed the pastures to recover and prevented overuse.,TRUE,
250. Dhangars are an important pastoral community of Rajasthan.,FALSE,
251. The Dhangar shepherds moved to the Konkan region during the monsoon season.,FALSE,
252. The Gollas of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh herded cattle.,TRUE,
253. The movement of pastoralists on the plateaus was defined by the alternation of the monsoon and dry season.,TRUE,
254. The Raikas are a pastoral community living in the deserts of Rajasthan.,TRUE,
255. The Raikas of Rajasthan combined cultivation with pastoralism.,TRUE,
256. The colonial state wanted to transform all grazing lands into residential areas.,FALSE,
257. Colonial officials viewed uncultivated land as productive and beneficial.,FALSE,
"258. The colonial Forest Acts classified all forests as 'Protected', where pastoralists had full customary grazing rights.",FALSE,
"259. The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 classified many communities of craftsmen, traders, and pastoralists as criminal by nature and birth.",TRUE,
"260. The colonial government introduced a grazing tax, which pastoralists had to pay on every animal they grazed.",TRUE,
261. The colonial policies led to a serious shortage of pastures for pastoralists.,TRUE,
"262. After the partition of India in 1947, the Raikas could no longer move into Sindh to graze their camels.",TRUE,
263. Over half the world's pastoral population lives in Africa.,TRUE,
264. The Maasai pastoral community lives primarily in West Africa.,FALSE,
"265. In 1885, Maasailand was cut into half with an international boundary between British Kenya and German Tanganyika.",TRUE,
266. Large areas of Maasai grazing land were turned into game reserves like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park.,TRUE,
267. The colonial government encouraged the Maasai to move freely across territorial boundaries in search of pasture.,FALSE,
"268. In pre-colonial times, Maasai society was divided into two social categories: elders and warriors.",TRUE,
"269. The British appointed chiefs of different Maasai sub-groups, which strengthened the traditional authority of both elders and warriors.",FALSE,
270. All Maasai pastoralists were equally affected by the changes in the colonial period.,FALSE,
271. A democratic government is one where rulers are elected by the people.,TRUE,
"272. In China, the National People's Congress appoints the President, and its members are elected from candidates approved by the Chinese Communist Party.",TRUE,
"273. Mexico, until 2000, was an example of a perfect multi-party democracy where opposition parties frequently won.",FALSE,
"274. In a democracy, political parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and offer a real choice to voters.",TRUE,
"275. Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe held regular elections, which is sufficient to call it a democracy.",FALSE,
276. A key argument for democracy is its ability to improve the quality of decision-making through consultation and discussion.,TRUE,
277. Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts peacefully.,TRUE,
278. Democracy is considered the best form of government because democratic rulers never make mistakes.,FALSE,
"279. In a representative democracy, a majority of people rule through their elected representatives.",TRUE,
280. A 'good democracy' is the same as a 'minimal democracy'.,FALSE,
281. A constitution determines the rights of citizens and the powers of the government.,TRUE,
282. The new South African constitution was formed after black leaders decided to take revenge on the whites for their oppression.,FALSE,
283. One of the main functions of a constitution is to lay down limits on the powers of the government.,TRUE,
284. The Constituent Assembly of India was divided into the Constituent Assembly of India and that of Pakistan after the partition.,TRUE,
285. The Indian Constitution expresses a broad consensus of its time and has not been questioned on its legitimacy by any large social or political group.,TRUE,
"286. The Constituent Assembly of India worked in a systematic, open, and consensual manner.",TRUE,
287. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar shared the exact same vision as Mahatma Gandhi on how to eliminate inequality.,FALSE,
288. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is like a poem on democracy and is considered its soul.,TRUE,
289. The term 'Fraternity' in the Preamble means that all citizens should behave as if they are members of the same family.,TRUE,
"290. The Indian Constitution is seen as a sacred, static, and unalterable law that cannot be changed.",FALSE,
291. Elections are needed in a democracy because it is possible for all citizens in a large community to sit together and take all decisions.,FALSE,
292. One of the choices voters make in an election is to choose the party whose policies will guide the government and law-making.,TRUE,
293. Political competition helps to force political parties and leaders to serve the people.,TRUE,
294. Our Constitution requires that each constituency should have a vastly different population.,FALSE,
295. The Electoral Roll is revised every twenty years.,FALSE,
296. A party's nomination for a candidate is often called a party 'ticket'.,TRUE,
297. The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove poverty) was given by the Janata Party in the 1977 Lok Sabha elections.,FALSE,
"298. Once elections are announced, Ministers can lay foundation stones of projects and make promises of public facilities.",FALSE,
299. An agent of each candidate is allowed to sit inside the polling booth to ensure fair voting.,TRUE,
"300. In India, about half of the sitting MPs or MLAs lose elections.",TRUE,
301. The person who signs a government order is always the one who has taken the major policy decision.,FALSE,
"302. To be Prime Minister of India, one must have the support of a majority of Lok Sabha members.",TRUE,
"303. Working with institutions is easy and efficient, and never leads to delays or complications.",FALSE,
304. Parliamentary discussions on the Mandal Commission Report influenced and shaped the government's decision.,TRUE,
305. The permanent executive (civil servants) remains in office even when the ruling party changes.,TRUE,
306. The President appoints the Prime Minister based on his/her personal liking.,FALSE,
307. Parliamentary democracy is often known as the Cabinet form of government.,TRUE,
308. All governmental activities take place in the name of the Prime Minister.,FALSE,
309. The President of India is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India.,TRUE,
310. The system of government in the United States of America is called the Presidential form of government.,TRUE,
"311. Rights are claims of a person over other fellow beings, society, and government.",TRUE,
312. A right is possible even if it harms or hurts others.,FALSE,
313. The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are not enforceable in a court of law.,FALSE,
314. The Right to Property is a Fundamental Right in India.,FALSE,
315. The right to freedom of the press is derived from the Fundamental Rights.,TRUE,
Chapter 9: Forest Society and Colonialism (Revisited),,
316. The disappearance of forests is known as afforestation.,FALSE,
317. The contractors who were given contracts to supply railway sleepers cut trees very selectively and carefully.,FALSE,
318. Villagers and foresters shared the same idea of what a good forest should look like.,FALSE,
319. The Forest Act of 1865 was amended in 1878 and 1927.,TRUE,
"320. In the rebellion in Bastar in 1910, bazaars were looted, and houses of officials were burnt.",TRUE,
Chapter 10: Pastoralists in the Modern World (Revisited),,
321. A kafila is when several pastoralist households come together for their journey.,TRUE,
"322. Bugyals are vast natural pastures on high mountains, above 12,000 feet.",TRUE,
323. The Banjaras were a group of graziers found only in the villages of Uttar Pradesh.,FALSE,
324. The colonial government distrusted mobile craftsmen and pastoralists and considered them to be criminal.,TRUE,
325. Colonial restrictions on pastoral movements led to the deterioration of the quality of pastures.,TRUE,
Mixed Chapters Questions,,
326. The French Revolution's ideals of liberty and equality had no influence on anti-colonial movements in India.,FALSE,
327. Robespierre's Reign of Terror and the Nazi's persecution of Jews are both examples of state-organized violence against its own people.,TRUE,
"328. The Indian Constitution, unlike the Weimar Constitution, does not grant the head of state any emergency powers.",FALSE,
"329. The idea of 'one person, one vote' was a democratic principle put forward by Rousseau and demanded by the third estate in France.",TRUE,
330. Both Indian pastoralists and the Maasai in Africa lost their grazing lands due to colonial policies that encouraged cultivation and created reserves.,TRUE,
"331. The Indian Election Commission, like the judiciary, enjoys independence from the government.",TRUE,
332. The concept of 'reserved constituencies' in India and the apartheid system in South Africa are both based on the principle of racial superiority.,FALSE,
333. The Bolsheviks in Russia and the Jacobins in France both seized power through a popular uprising against the existing government.,TRUE,
"334. Propaganda was a key tool used by the Nazis in Germany, but it was not used by political parties in Indian elections.",FALSE,
335. The Constituent Assembly that drafted India's constitution was similar to the French National Assembly in that both were formed by representatives to limit the power of the existing ruler.,TRUE,
336. The British policy of creating 'Reserved Forests' in India was similar to the creation of game reserves in Maasailand as both restricted pastoralists' access.,TRUE,
"337. Unlike the French Declaration of Rights of Man, the Indian Constitution's Fundamental Rights are not enforceable by courts.",FALSE,
338. The rise of Nazism in Germany was partly fueled by public anger over the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles.,TRUE,
339. The political executive in India (Ministers) and the elders in pre-colonial Maasai society both held ultimate decision-making power over the permanent/warrior class.,TRUE,
340. The 'scorched earth' policy of the Dutch in Java and the Russian army's retreat in WWI both involved destroying resources to prevent the enemy from using them.,TRUE,
341. The idea of a government based on a 'social contract' between people and their representatives was proposed by Montesquieu.,FALSE,
342. Both the Indian Prime Minister and the US President are the heads of government.,TRUE,
343. Shifting cultivation was a practice unique to India and was not found in other parts of the world.,FALSE,
344. The Prime Minister of India must be a member of the Lok Sabha.,FALSE,
"345. The Indian Constitution provides for a single, integrated judiciary.",TRUE,
346. The February Revolution in Russia led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.,TRUE,
347. The 'Reign of Terror' in France and Stalin's purges in the USSR both involved the execution of political opponents and critics.,TRUE,
348. The Indian freedom struggle was only a struggle against foreign rule and not for social transformation.,FALSE,
349. The Preamble of the South African constitution acknowledges the injustices of the past.,TRUE,
350. A coalition government is formed when a single political party wins a clear majority.,FALSE,
True/False:- Question,Answer,
Chapter: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe,,
True/False:- The first clear expression of nationalism came with the American Revolution in 1776.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Napoleonic Code of 1804 upheld privileges based on birth.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the Habsburg Empire that ruled over Austria-Hungary, the aristocracy was predominantly German-speaking.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The term 'liberalism' derives from the Latin root 'liber', meaning free.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The Zollverein, a customs union formed in 1834, was initiated by Austria.",FALSE,
True/False:- Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian revolutionary who founded the secret society 'Young Italy' in Marseilles.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognized Greece as an independent nation.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The Frankfurt Parliament, convened in 1848, was successful in unifying Germany under a constitutional monarchy.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The unification of Germany was primarily achieved through liberal, democratic movements.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The English Parliament seized power from the monarchy in 1688, which was a key step in the formation of the British nation-state.",TRUE,
True/False:- 'Germania' became the allegory of the French nation.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Balkan region was a source of intense nationalist tension in Europe after 1871.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Estates General in France was renamed the National Assembly and was elected by all adult citizens.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In mid-nineteenth-century Britain, machine-made goods were primarily for the upper classes, while handmade goods were exported to the colonies.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Act of Union (1707) was between England and Ireland.,FALSE,
Chapter: Nationalism in India,,
True/False:- The First World War led to a decrease in defense expenditure for the British in India.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Mahatma Gandhi's first satyagraha movement in India was in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Rowlatt Act (1919) allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Khilafat Movement was launched to support the Khalifa of Iran.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In his book 'Hind Swaraj', Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule survived in India only because of British military strength.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement began in January 1921.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Justice Party in Madras boycotted the council elections of 1920.,FALSE,
True/False:- The peasant movement in Awadh was led by Jawaharlal Nehru.,FALSE,
True/False:- Alluri Sitaram Raju led a militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh and was a firm believer in non-violence.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Simon Commission, which arrived in India in 1928, included several Indian members.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The Lahore Congress session of December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, formalized the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' or full independence.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Salt March was a journey of over 240 miles from Sabarmati ashram to the coastal town of Dandi.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Poona Pact of September 1932 gave separate electorates to the Depressed Classes.,FALSE,
True/False:- The image of Bharat Mata was first created by Rabindranath Tagore.,FALSE,
Chapter: The Making of a Global World,,
True/False:- The concept of 'globalisation' refers to an economic system that has emerged only in the last 20 years.,FALSE,
True/False:- Cowries from the Maldives were used as a form of currency and found their way to China and East Africa.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Silk Routes only transported Chinese silk to the West.,FALSE,
True/False:- Potatoes and tomatoes were known to our ancestors in India before the discovery of the Americas.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Spanish conquest of America was aided by the spread of diseases like smallpox, to which the native inhabitants had no immunity.",TRUE,
True/False:- China and India were among the world's poorest countries until the eighteenth century.,FALSE,
True/False:- The 'Corn Laws' in Britain restricted the export of corn to other countries.,FALSE,
True/False:- Refrigerated ships in the 1870s enabled the transport of live animals from America to Europe more efficiently.,FALSE,
True/False:- The borders of many African countries were drawn up by European powers at a meeting in Berlin in 1885.,TRUE,
True/False:- Rinderpest was a cattle plague that arrived in Africa in the late 1880s and helped European colonizers subdue the continent.,TRUE,
True/False:- Indentured laborers from India were primarily sent to work in European factories.,FALSE,
True/False:- The system of indentured labor migration was abolished in 1921.,TRUE,
True/False:- The First World War transformed the US from an international creditor to an international debtor.,FALSE,
True/False:- Henry Ford was a pioneer of the 'assembly line' method of mass production.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Bretton Woods conference established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.,TRUE,
Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation,,
True/False:- The phase of industrialization before the establishment of factories is known as proto-industrialization.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, merchants in Europe could easily expand production within towns because of powerful trade guilds.",FALSE,
True/False:- The first symbol of the new industrial era was iron and steel.,FALSE,
True/False:- Richard Arkwright is credited with creating the cotton mill.,TRUE,
True/False:- New industrial technology spread rapidly across Britain in the early nineteenth century because it was cheap and effective.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Victorian Britain, there was a shortage of human labor, which encouraged industrialists to invest in machines.",FALSE,
True/False:- The demand for labor in many industries like gas works and breweries was seasonal.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Spinning Jenny was a machine that speeded up the weaving process.,FALSE,
True/False:- The pre-colonial ports of Surat and Hoogly grew in importance with the rise of colonial power.,FALSE,
True/False:- A 'gomastha' was a paid servant appointed by the East India Company to supervise weavers and collect supplies.,TRUE,
"True/False:- By the 1870s, imports from Manchester constituted over 50 per cent of the value of Indian imports.",TRUE,
True/False:- The first cotton mill in Bombay came up in 1854.,TRUE,
True/False:- Early Indian entrepreneurs like Dwarkanath Tagore made their fortunes exclusively from industrial investments within India.,FALSE,
True/False:- A 'jobber' was an old and trusted worker employed by industrialists to recruit new workers.,TRUE,
"True/False:- During the First World War, Manchester imports into India increased dramatically.",FALSE,
Chapter: Print Culture and the Modern World,,
"True/False:- The earliest kind of print technology, a system of hand printing, was developed in Europe.",FALSE,
True/False:- The traditional Chinese 'accordion book' was folded and stitched at the side because paper was too thick to be printed on both sides.,FALSE,
True/False:- Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770.,TRUE,
True/False:- Marco Polo brought the technology of woodblock printing from Italy to China in 1295.,FALSE,
True/False:- Johann Gutenberg developed the first-known printing press in the 1430s in Germany.,TRUE,
True/False:- The first book Gutenberg printed was the collected works of Roman and Greek scholars.,FALSE,
True/False:- The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing is known as the print revolution.,TRUE,
True/False:- The coming of print led to the immediate creation of a fully literate and reading public in Europe.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Martin Luther was a strong critic of the printing press, fearing it would spread heretical ideas.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Roman Church began to maintain an Index of Prohibited Books from 1558 to control popular readings and heretical ideas.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Penny chapbooks were expensive, large-format books sold in England.",FALSE,
True/False:- Many historians argue that print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution by popularizing the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers.,TRUE,
True/False:- The first printing press came to India (Goa) with French missionaries in the mid-sixteenth century.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed to provide vernacular newspapers with more freedom from colonial control.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Rashsundari Debi's autobiography, 'Amar Jiban', was the first full-length autobiography published in the Bengali language.",TRUE,
Chapter: Power-sharing,,
"True/False:- In Belgium, 59% of the population lives in the Flemish region and speaks French.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Belgium's capital, Brussels, the Dutch-speaking community is in the majority.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Sri Lanka adopted a series of majoritarian measures after its independence in 1948, which favored the Sinhala community.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Belgian model of accommodation involves having an equal number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers in the central government.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The civil war in Sri Lanka has strengthened the social, cultural, and economic life of the country.",FALSE,
True/False:- A prudential reason for power-sharing is that it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.,TRUE,
True/False:- A moral reason for power-sharing is that it is the very spirit of democracy.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Horizontal distribution of power refers to power-sharing among governments at different levels, such as central, state, and local.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In a democracy, all power rests with the executive branch of the government.",FALSE,
"True/False:- A 'community government' in Belgium is elected by people belonging to one language community, regardless of where they live.",TRUE,
True/False:- Majoritarianism is the belief that the minority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants.,FALSE,
True/False:- A coalition government is formed when two or more political parties form an alliance to share power.,TRUE,
True/False:- The system of checks and balances ensures that one organ of government can exercise unlimited power.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Sri Lanka, an Act passed in 1956 recognized both Sinhala and Tamil as official languages.",FALSE,
True/False:- The European Union chose Brussels as its headquarters.,TRUE,
Chapter: Federalism,,
True/False:- A unitary system of government is one where power is divided between the central government and state governments.,FALSE,
True/False:- India is described in its Constitution as a Federation of States.,FALSE,
"True/False:- 'Coming together' federations include countries like the USA, Switzerland, and Australia.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In 'holding together' federations like India, all constituent states have equal powers.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The Union List includes subjects of national importance like defense, foreign affairs, and currency.",TRUE,
True/False:- Both the Union and State Governments can legislate on subjects in the Concurrent List.,TRUE,
True/False:- The creation of Linguistic States in India has weakened the unity of the country.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Hindi is the national language of India, according to the Constitution.",FALSE,
True/False:- The era of coalition governments at the Centre since 1990 has led to a new culture of power-sharing and respect for the autonomy of State Governments.,TRUE,
True/False:- Decentralization involves taking power away from local governments and giving it to the Central and State governments.,FALSE,
True/False:- A major step towards decentralization in India was taken through a constitutional amendment in 1992.,TRUE,
True/False:- At least one-half of all positions in local government bodies in India are reserved for women.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Zilla Parishad is the local government structure at the village level.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad is the political head of the Zilla Parishad.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Indian Constitution allows for unilateral changes to the power-sharing arrangement by the Parliament.,FALSE,
"Chapter: Gender, Religion and Caste",,
True/False:- The sexual division of labor is based on biological differences between men and women.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Feminist movements are aimed at achieving equality for women in personal, family, and public life.",TRUE,
"True/False:- India is a patriarchal society, which means it values women more and gives them power over men.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, provides that women should be paid less than men for equal work.",FALSE,
True/False:- The percentage of elected women members in the Lok Sabha crossed 14% for the first time in 2019.,TRUE,
True/False:- One-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies have been reserved for women since 1992.,FALSE,
True/False:- Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of social community.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Indian Constitution has established Hinduism as the official religion of the state.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Indian Constitution prohibits any form of caste-based discrimination.,TRUE,
True/False:- The caste system has completely disappeared from contemporary India.,FALSE,
True/False:- The hereditary occupational division sanctioned by rituals is a unique feature of the caste system in India.,TRUE,
True/False:- No parliamentary constituency in India has a clear majority of one single caste.,TRUE,
True/False:- Universal adult franchise and the principle of 'one-person-one-vote' have weakened the position of lower castes in Indian politics.,FALSE,
"True/False:- 'Family laws' in India are uniform for all citizens, irrespective of their religion.",FALSE,
True/False:- Politics cannot influence the caste system; it only gets caste-ridden.,FALSE,
"True/False:- For most ordinary citizens in India, democracy is synonymous with political parties.",TRUE,Political Parties
"True/False:- A political party consists of three components: the leaders, the active members, and the government.",FALSE,
True/False:- The primary function of a political party is to contest elections and hold power in the government.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, candidates for contesting elections are chosen by the members and supporters of a party, similar to the USA.",FALSE,
True/False:- Parties that lose elections play the role of the ruling party.,FALSE,
True/False:- A one-party system is considered a good democratic option.,FALSE,
True/False:- India has a two-party system where power usually changes between two main parties.,FALSE,
True/False:- A party needs to secure at least 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections in four States and win at least four seats in the Lok Sabha to be recognized as a national party.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was founded in 1980 by reviving the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh.,TRUE,
True/False:- Dynastic succession is a challenge faced by many political parties where top positions are often controlled by members of one family.,TRUE,
True/False:- An 'alliance' or a 'front' is formed when a single party contests elections to win power on its own.,FALSE,
True/False:- The anti-defection law was created to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties for personal gain.,TRUE,
True/False:- An affidavit is a signed document where a candidate declares their criminal records and assets.,TRUE,
"True/False:- State funding of elections is a suggestion to reform political parties, where the government gives parties money to support their election expenses.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Indian National Congress (INC) is a centrist party in its ideological orientation.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democracy is considered a better form of government because it guarantees economic development.,FALSE,
True/False:- A basic outcome of democracy is that it produces a government that is accountable to the citizens.,TRUE,
True/False:- Non-democratic rulers are generally quicker and more efficient in decision-making because they don't have to bother about public opinion.,TRUE,
"True/False:- Transparency, the right for a citizen to examine the process of decision-making, is a feature commonly found in non-democratic governments.",FALSE,
True/False:- A democratic government is a legitimate government because it is the people's own government.,TRUE,
True/False:- Historical evidence from 1950 to 2000 shows that democratic regimes have a significantly higher rate of economic growth than dictatorial regimes.,FALSE,
True/False:- Democracies have been very successful in reducing economic inequalities.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The ability of a democracy to handle social differences, divisions, and conflicts is a definite plus point.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In a democracy, rule by majority means rule by a majority community based on religion or race.",FALSE,
True/False:- The passion for respect and freedom is the basis of democracy.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democracy in India has weakened the claims of disadvantaged castes for equal status and opportunity.,FALSE,
True/False:- A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy is a sign of its failure.,FALSE,
True/False:- Democracy is seen to be good in principle but is often felt to be not so good in its practice.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fact that people are complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democratic governments have a very good record when it comes to sharing information with citizens.,FALSE,
True/False:- The unification of Italy was completed under the leadership of the revolutionary Giuseppe Mazzini.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In India, the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by breaking the forest laws.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the nineteenth century, nearly 50 million people emigrated from Europe to America and Australia.",TRUE,
True/False:- The first jute mill in India was set up in Bombay in 1855.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Japan, the oldest printed book is the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, printed in AD 868.",TRUE,
True/False:- Belgium is an example of a 'coming together' federation.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Indian Constitution allows the state to intervene in religious matters to ensure equality, for example, by banning untouchability.",TRUE,
True/False:- A two-party system is one where several parties compete for power and form a coalition government.,FALSE,
True/False:- Democracy improves the quality of decision-making by allowing room to correct mistakes.,TRUE,
True/False:- The July Revolution of 1830 in France led to the establishment of an absolute monarchy.,FALSE,
True/False:- Baba Ramchandra led the peasant struggle in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Great Depression, which began around 1929, most severely affected industrial regions and communities.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In proto-industrial Britain, London was known as a major center for spinning and weaving.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Erasmus, a Latin scholar, was a staunch supporter of printing and believed it had no negative consequences.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Power sharing among different social groups, like religious and linguistic groups, is exemplified by the 'community government' in Belgium.",TRUE,
True/False:- The idea of 'la patrie' (the fatherland) and 'le citoyen' (the citizen) emerged during the Russian Revolution.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi organized a satyagraha movement amongst cotton mill workers in Ahmedabad.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Britain had a 'trade deficit' with India in the 19th century, meaning it imported more from India than it exported.",FALSE,
True/False:- James Watt invented the steam engine.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In France, the popular, low-priced small books bound in cheap blue covers were known as 'Biliotheque Bleue'.",TRUE,
True/False:- Horizontal power sharing is also known as a system of checks and balances.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, education is a subject on the State List.",FALSE,
True/False:- The literacy rate among women in India is higher than that among men.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) was founded in 1964 and believes in Marxism-Leninism.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democracies are very good at resolving all socio-economic and political problems.,FALSE,
True/False:- The 'Scramble for Africa' refers to the continent-wide spread of the cattle plague Rinderpest.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Congress and the Muslim League participated together in the first Round Table Conference.,FALSE,
True/False:- The industrialist G.D. Birla's family accumulated wealth through trade with America.,FALSE,
True/False:- The invention of the fly shuttle made it possible for weavers to operate smaller looms and weave narrower pieces of cloth.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Indian Charivari was a British journal that served as a model for Indian cartoonists.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Sorrieu's print 'The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics', the United States and Switzerland are shown leading the procession of nations.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 led Mahatma Gandhi to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Irish Potato Famine of the mid-1840s occurred because the Irish peasants refused to eat the newly introduced crop.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Victorian Britain, handmade products symbolized refinement and class and were preferred by the upper classes.",TRUE,
True/False:- The oldest existing book printed with movable metal type is the Gutenberg Bible.,FALSE,
True/False:- A government formed by the coming together of at least two political parties is known as a coalition government.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, residuary subjects like computer software are legislated upon by the State Governments.",FALSE,
True/False:- Communalism in its extreme form leads to the belief that people belonging to different religions can live together as equal citizens.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A key characteristic of a political party is partisanship, meaning it represents a part of society and takes a particular side on issues.",TRUE,
True/False:- Non-democratic regimes are always less corrupt than democratic regimes.,FALSE,
True/False:- Nationalism aligned with imperialism led Europe to disaster in 1914.,TRUE,
True/False:- The term 'Swaraj' meant the same thing for all social groups participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Bretton Woods system was based on a system of floating exchange rates.,FALSE,
True/False:- Small-scale production and handloom industries completely vanished in India with the coming of factories in the 20th century.,FALSE,
True/False:- Raja Ravi Varma was a painter who produced images for mass circulation through his printing press.,TRUE,
True/False:- Count Camillo de Cavour was a revolutionary democrat who led the unification of Germany.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by Mahatma Gandhi.,FALSE,
True/False:- The export of fine Indian cotton textiles to Britain increased after the imposition of tariffs on cloth imports into Britain.,FALSE,
True/False:- The typical worker in mid-nineteenth-century Britain was a machine operator in a large factory.,FALSE,
True/False:- The first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas was published in Calcutta in 1810.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In Belgium, there is a 'community government' which has power regarding cultural, educational, and language-related issues.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, the Zilla Parishad chairperson is the political head of the panchayat samiti.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The Indian Constitution gives all individuals the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate any religion, or not to follow any.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of B.R. Ambedkar.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In a democracy, decisions taken through norms and procedures are often more acceptable to the people and more effective.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In nineteenth-century Europe, nationalism was a force that led to the emergence of multi-national dynastic empires.",FALSE,
True/False:- The idea of Satyagraha emphasized the use of physical force to fight the oppressor if the cause was true.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The term 'Orient' refers to countries to the west of the Mediterranean, from a Western viewpoint.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Elgin Mill was the first cotton mill of Ahmedabad.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In pre-colonial India, manuscripts were exclusively written in Sanskrit.",FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'plebiscite' refers to a system of rule where power is concentrated in the hands of a monarch.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 5 March 1931 led to the immediate granting of 'Purna Swaraj' to India.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the late 19th century, European conquests were often driven by the desire for new investments and improvements in transport like faster railways.",TRUE,
True/False:- Dwarkanath Tagore's industrial enterprises in the 1840s were highly successful and continued for decades.,FALSE,
True/False:- The 'ukiyo' art form in Japan depicted grand historical battles and the lives of emperors.,FALSE,
True/False:- Sri Lanka is a federal country where the national government shares power with regional governments.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In India, all States have identical powers in the federal system.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Sachar Committee report showed that the proportion of Muslims in India's population is expected to overtake the Hindu population in the next 50 years.,FALSE,
True/False:- The founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is Syama Prasad Mukherjee.,FALSE,
True/False:- Democracies are often better at accommodating social diversity than dictatorships.,TRUE,
True/False:- The only tie binding the diverse groups in the Habsburg Empire was a shared language and culture.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the Non-Cooperation movement, the term 'picket' referred to a form of protest by blocking the entrance to a shop or office.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Between 1820 and 1914, world trade is estimated to have multiplied 25 to 40 times.",TRUE,
"True/False:- By 1941, over 35% of handlooms in India were fitted with fly shuttles.",TRUE,
True/False:- 'Sedition' refers to writings or actions that are seen as supporting the government.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Grimm Brothers of Germany collected folktales as part of a wider effort to oppose French domination and create a German national identity.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded by Mahatma Gandhi to promote non-violent struggle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The world 'shrank' in the sixteenth century after European sailors found a sea route to Asia and crossed the ocean to America.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The jobber was an old, trusted worker who often misused his power by demanding money and gifts for his favours.",TRUE,
"True/False:- By the seventeenth century, print in China was used not just by scholar-officials but also by merchants and for leisure reading.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A key feature of federalism is that different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Panchayati Raj system in India represents the third tier of federalism.,TRUE,
True/False:- A secular state is one where the constitution gives a special status to one religion.,FALSE,
True/False:- A party system is something a country can choose quickly based on its immediate needs.,FALSE,
True/False:- The routine tales of corruption are enough to convince us that non-democratic governments are free of this evil.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Bourbon dynasty was restored to power in France by the Treaty of Vienna in 1815.,TRUE,
"True/False:- For plantation workers in Assam, 'Swaraj' meant the abolition of the salt tax.",FALSE,
True/False:- The US became the largest overseas lender after the First World War.,TRUE,
True/False:- The 'fly shuttle' was a mechanical device that improved the process of carding fibers.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The first Indian newspaper, the weekly Bengal Gazette, was brought out by James Augustus Hickey.",FALSE,
True/False:- Otto von Bismarck was the architect of the process of Italian unification.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Rowlatt Satyagraha was limited mostly to rural areas and villages.,FALSE,
True/False:- The introduction of the potato led to better nutrition and longer lives for Europe's poor.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, European Managing Agencies controlled a large sector of Indian industries until the First World War.",TRUE,
True/False:- Martin Luther's Ninety Five Theses led to a division within the Church and the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a democracy, political expression of social differences is always undesirable and a threat to the nation.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In India, all the voters in a village are members of the Gram Sabha.",TRUE,
True/False:- Occupational mobility refers to a system where occupations are passed down from one generation to another without any change.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Election Commission of India treats all political parties equally and does not offer special facilities to any.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Frankfurt Parliament was convened in the Church of St Paul.,TRUE,
True/False:- Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali were leaders of the Non-Cooperation movement.,FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'G-77' refers to a group of the world's 77 richest industrialized nations.,FALSE,
True/False:- A 'stapler' was a person who gathered cloth by pleating it.,FALSE,
True/False:- Jyotiba Phule wrote about the injustices of the caste system in his book 'Gulamgiri'.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The Napoleonic Code was exported to regions under French control, like the Dutch Republic, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany.",TRUE,
True/False:- The 'begar' system in Awadh required peasants to work at landlords' farms without any payment.,TRUE,
"True/False:- John Winthorp, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony, saw the death of natives from smallpox as a sign of God's blessing for the colonists.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Early cotton mills in India produced fine, high-quality fabric to compete with British imports.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The oldest Japanese book, the Diamond Sutra, was printed using movable metal type.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In a federal system, the central government can order the state government to do something, and the state government is answerable to the central government.",FALSE,
True/False:- A Municipal Chairperson is the political head of a rural local government body.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In India, caste continues to be closely linked to economic status, with 'upper castes' being disproportionately represented among the urban middle classes.",TRUE,
True/False:- The process by which elected MLAs and MPs change their party allegiance is known as an 'affidavit'.,FALSE,
True/False:- Democratic governments do not have a very good record when it comes to sharing information with citizens.,TRUE,
True/False:- The English poet Lord Byron organized funds and fought in the Greek war of independence.,TRUE,
True/False:- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar clashed with Mahatma Gandhi at the Second Round Table Conference by demanding separate electorates for Dalits.,TRUE,
True/False:- The industrial world was largely unaffected by unemployment from the mid-1970s.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of workers in Indian factories decreased between 1901 and 1946.,FALSE,
"True/False:- James Lackington, a London publisher, noted that in the late 18th century, the sale of books had decreased prodigiously.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The primary identities of people in the British Isles before the 18th century were ethnic, such as English, Welsh, Scot, or Irish.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Salt March was called off after the violent incident at Chauri Chaura.,FALSE,
True/False:- Colonialism stimulated new investments and improvements in transport like faster railways and larger ships.,TRUE,
True/False:- The swadeshi movement led to a decline in Indian yarn exports to China.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A chapbook is a term for a large, expensive book sold in established bookstores.",FALSE,
"True/False:- A key difference between federal and unitary governments is that in a federal system, the state government is not answerable to the central government for powers in its own jurisdiction.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 languages, including English, as Scheduled Languages.",FALSE,
True/False:- A communal mind often leads to a quest for political dominance of one's own religious community.,TRUE,
True/False:- The term 'partisan' refers to a person who is able to take a balanced view on an issue without taking a side.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Democracies are less efficient than dictatorships because they are based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation, which causes delays.",TRUE,
True/False:- The German philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder claimed that true German culture was to be discovered among the aristocracy.,FALSE,
True/False:- The import of foreign cloth in India halved between 1921 and 1922 due to the boycott movement.,TRUE,
True/False:- The relocation of industry to low-wage countries like China stimulated world trade and capital flows in the late 20th century.,TRUE,
True/False:- The demand for labor in industries like book-binding and printing was consistent throughout the year.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Deoband Seminary, founded in 1867, published thousands of fatwas to guide Muslim readers on conducting their everyday lives.",TRUE,
True/False:- Karol Kurpinski used Polish folk dances like the polonaise and mazurka as nationalist symbols to celebrate the national struggle.,TRUE,
True/False:- The term 'begar' refers to the practice of villagers contributing labor for a small payment.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The nineteenth-century world economy saw a flow of trade in goods, a flow of labor through migration, and a flow of capital for investment.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, women worked mostly in the weaving departments of textile mills.",FALSE,
True/False:- The first Tamil book was printed in Cochin in 1579 by Catholic priests.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, the nature of power-sharing between the state governments and local government bodies is uniform across all states.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Indian Census counts the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as a distinct category.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When a party reduces a vast multitude of opinions into a few basic positions which it supports, it is performing the function of shaping public policy.",TRUE,
True/False:- A key condition for a democracy to accommodate social divisions is that rule by majority should not become rule by a majority community.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democracy enhances the dignity of the individual by recognizing the principle of individual freedom and equality.,TRUE,
True/False:- Russia was part of the Allied powers during World War I.,TRUE,
"True/False:- After the decline of the Non-Cooperation-Khilafat movement, relations between Hindus and Muslims improved significantly.",FALSE,
True/False:- The first Indian jute mill was set up in Calcutta in 1917 by Seth Hukumchand.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The 'Shilling Series' in England in the 1920s were expensive, limited-edition books.",FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'Heretical' refers to beliefs that strictly follow the accepted teachings of the Church.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the 1848 revolution of the liberals, women were granted full suffrage rights in the Frankfurt Parliament.",FALSE,
True/False:- The slogan 'Go back Simon' was used to protest the arrival of the Rowlatt Commission.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The main destinations for Indian indentured migrants were the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, and Fiji.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The pace of industrial change in Britain was rapid, with new industries easily displacing traditional ones.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The Protestant Reformation was a sixteenth-century movement to reform the Catholic Church, with Martin Luther being one of its main reformers.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, all the members of a Panchayat Samiti are directly elected by the adult population of that area.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Indian Constitution allows for discrimination on the grounds of religion.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is recognized as a National Party in India.,TRUE,
True/False:- A democratic government is always very responsive to the needs and demands of the people.,FALSE,
True/False:- Giuseppe Garibaldi led an army of volunteers known as the 'Red Shirts' to South Italy in 1860.,TRUE,
True/False:- The term 'Swaraj' meant the same thing to the rich peasants of Gujarat and the poorer peasantry.,FALSE,
True/False:- The collapse of the system of fixed exchange rates in the 1970s was linked to the weakening of the US dollar's value in relation to gold.,TRUE,
True/False:- The 'jobber' system in Indian mills helped to ease the process of getting a job for all new workers without any bias or need for social connections.,FALSE,
"True/False:- With the invention of the printing press, handwritten manuscripts immediately ceased to be produced in Europe.",FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'civil war' refers to a violent conflict between two or more countries.,FALSE,
True/False:- The German confederation of 39 states set up by Napoleon was dismantled by the Treaty of Vienna in 1815.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The 'gomasthas' appointed by the East India Company had close, long-term social links with the weaving villages.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the 1830s, the proportion of unemployed in different regions of Britain went up to between 35 and 75 per cent during economic slumps.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The Sambad Kaumudi, a newspaper published by Rammohun Roy, supported orthodox Hindu practices like widow immolation.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In India, police and agriculture are subjects on the Union List.",FALSE,
True/False:- Urban areas in India have become particularly unsafe for women.,TRUE,
True/False:- A 'vote bank' refers to a situation where all voters of a particular caste vote for a single party.,FALSE,
True/False:- A key function of political parties is to provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democratic governments are always free from corruption.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After the First World War, Britain found it easy to recapture its earlier position of dominance in the Indian market.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the nineteenth century, women and non-propertied men in Europe organized movements demanding equal political rights.",TRUE,
True/False:- A problem with the proto-industrial system was that merchants could not supervise production or regulate labour when work was done in the countryside.,TRUE,
True/False:- Richard M. Hoe of New York perfected the power-driven cylindrical press.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a 'holding together' federation, the central government tends to be more powerful than the states.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes together account for less than 10% of India's population.,FALSE,
"True/False:- By 1873, Britain was exporting iron and steel worth double the value of its cotton export.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, from 1906, the export of Indian yarn to China increased.",FALSE,
True/False:- The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789.,TRUE,
"True/False:- During the Civil Disobedience Movement, the industrial working classes participated in large numbers across the country.",FALSE,
True/False:- The 'Zollverein' was a customs union that reduced the number of currencies in the German states from over thirty to two.,TRUE,
True/False:- The idea of 'la patrie' (the fatherland) emphasized the notion of a community with unequal rights.,FALSE,
"True/False:- After the American Civil War broke out, Britain turned to India for its supply of raw cotton.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Alluri Sitaram Raju persuaded people to give up drinking and wear khadi, inspired by the Non-Cooperation Movement.",TRUE,
"True/False:- By the mid-eighteenth century, there was a common belief that books were a means of spreading despotism and tyranny.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Belgium, a 'community government' is elected by the residents of a particular geographical region.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Indian Constitution gives the status of national language to 22 languages.,FALSE,
True/False:- 'Urbanisation' is the shift of population from urban areas to rural areas.,FALSE,
True/False:- More than 750 parties are registered with the Election Commission of India.,TRUE,
True/False:- Democracies have had greater success in setting up regular and free elections than in sharing information with citizens.,TRUE,
True/False:- The English helped the Protestants of Ireland to establish their dominance over a largely Catholic country.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Simon Commission was greeted with the slogan 'Go back Simon' because it advocated for immediate independence.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Bretton Woods system collapsed and was replaced by a system of floating exchange rates.,TRUE,
True/False:- Early factories in England multiplied rapidly in the 1730s.,FALSE,
True/False:- The term 'inquisition' refers to a former Roman Catholic court for identifying and punishing heretics.,TRUE,
True/False:- The power to legislate on 'residuary' subjects in India belongs to the State Governments.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In India, family laws are uniform across all religious communities.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Communist Party of India (CPI-M) was formed in 1925.,FALSE,
True/False:- A legitimate government is one that is always efficient and responsive.,FALSE,
True/False:- The most dynamic industries in the first phase of industrialization in Britain up to the 1840s were cotton and metals.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Treaty of Vienna in 1815 aimed to restore the monarchies that had been overthrown by Napoleon.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Indian Union is based on the principles of a unitary government.,FALSE,
True/False:- The high points of Congress activity and nationalist unity were never followed by phases of disunity and inner conflict.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the 19th century, opium was India's single largest export for a while, shipped to China by the British.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In India, women's participation in public life is very high, comparable to Scandinavian countries.",FALSE,
True/False:- The quality of democracy depends on the degree of public participation.,TRUE,
True/False:- The idea of a 'secular state' is a foundational principle of the Indian Constitution.,TRUE,
"True/False:- 'Holding together' federations, like India, involve independent states coming together to form a bigger unit.",FALSE,
True/False:- The problem of 'dynastic succession' in political parties is unique to India and does not exist in older democracies.,FALSE,
True/False:- Democracy can only create conditions for achieving goals like development and equality; it doesn't guarantee them.,TRUE,
Question,Answer,
The branch of Mathematics that studies patterns in whole numbers is called ____.,number theory,
"The number sequence 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ... is known as ____ numbers.",triangular,
The sum of the first five odd numbers (1+3+5+7+9) is equal to the square number ____.,25,
"A tiny dot that determines a precise location but has no length, breadth, or height is a ____.",point,
The shortest path from one point to another is called a ____.,line segment,
A line is denoted by a single small letter like l or ____.,m,
A ____ is a portion of a line that starts at one point and goes on endlessly in one direction.,ray,
An angle is formed by two rays having a common ____.,starting point,
"In an angle, the common starting point of the two rays is called the ____.",vertex,
The size of an angle is the amount of ____ needed to move one ray to the other.,rotation,
An angle that is exactly half of a straight angle is called a ____ angle.,right,
Two lines that meet at right angles are called ____ lines.,perpendicular,
An angle that is less than a right angle is called an ____ angle.,acute,
An angle that is greater than a right angle but less than a straight angle is an ____ angle.,obtuse,
"The unit for measuring angles is called a ____, written as °.",degree,
A full turn or one complete rotation measures ____ degrees.,360,
"A straight angle, which is half of a full turn, measures ____ degrees.",180,
"A right angle, which is half of a straight angle, measures ____ degrees.",90,
A tool used to measure angles is called a ____.,protractor,
An angle greater than a straight angle (180°) but less than a full turn (360°) is a ____ angle.,reflex,
The line that divides a given angle into two equal halves is called the ____.,angle bisector,
"Numbers that read the same forwards and backward, like 121 or 575, are called ____.",palindromes,
"For any 4-digit number with at least two different digits, Kaprekar's routine always reaches the magic number ____.",6174,
"For a 3-digit number, the Kaprekar constant is ____.",495,
"Any collection of facts, numbers, or observations that convey information is called ____.",data,
"In a frequency table, we use ____ to count occurrences, with a slash through four marks to represent five.",tally marks,
The count of occurrences of a particular value or category in a dataset is called its ____.,frequency,
A ____ is a visual representation of data using pictures or symbols.,pictograph,
A pictograph must include a ____ or key to explain what each symbol represents.,scale,
A graph that uses bars of uniform width to represent data is called a ____.,bar graph,
"If a number can be divided exactly by another number, the second number is called a ____ of the first.",factor,
"Numbers like 2, 3, 5, 7, which have only two factors (1 and themselves), are called ____ numbers.",prime,
"Numbers like 4, 6, 8, 9, which have more than two factors, are called ____ numbers.",composite,
The number ____ is neither a prime nor a composite number.,1,
The smallest prime number is ____.,2,
The only even prime number is ____.,2,
Two numbers that have no common factor other than 1 are said to be ____.,co-prime,
Writing a number as a product of its prime factors is called ____.,prime factorisation,
A number is divisible by ____ if its last digit is 0.,10,
A number is divisible by ____ if its last digit is 0 or 5.,5,
"A number is divisible by ____ if its last digit is an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8).",2,
A number is divisible by ____ if the number formed by its last two digits is divisible by it.,4,
A number is divisible by ____ if the number formed by its last three digits is divisible by it.,8,
The distance covered along the boundary of a closed plane figure is its ____.,perimeter,
"For a polygon, the perimeter is the sum of the lengths of all its ____.",sides,
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (length + ____).,breadth,
The formula for the perimeter of a square is 4 × ____.,length of a side,
An equilateral triangle is a regular polygon with ____ equal sides.,three,
The amount of region enclosed by a closed figure is called its ____.,area,
The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its ____.,width,
The area of a square is calculated by multiplying the side by ____.,itself,
The area of a triangle formed by the diagonal of a rectangle is ____ the area of the rectangle.,half,
"When one whole unit is divided into several equal parts, each part is a ____.",fractional unit,
"In the fraction 5/9, the number 5 is the ____.",numerator,
"In the fraction 5/9, the number 9 is the ____.",denominator,
"Fractions that are greater than one, like 5/3, have a numerator that is ____ than the denominator.",larger,
"A fraction like 2 ⅔, which contains a whole number and a fractional part, is a ____.",mixed fraction,
"Fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4, are called ____ fractions.",equivalent,
"To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, you must first find a ____.",common denominator,
A fraction is in its ____ when its numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.,simplest form,
The tools used for geometric constructions are a ruler and a ____.,compass,
The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its edge is called the ____.,radius,
A four-sided figure where opposite sides are equal and all angles are 90° is a ____.,rectangle,
A four-sided figure where all sides are equal and all angles are 90° is a ____.,square,
A line segment connecting two opposite corners of a rectangle or square is called a ____.,diagonal,
The diagonals of a square are ____ in length.,equal,
The property of a figure repeating in a definite pattern is known as ____.,symmetry,
A line that cuts a figure into two identical mirror halves is called a ____ of symmetry.,line,
A square has ____ lines of symmetry.,four,
A rectangle that is not a square has ____ lines of symmetry.,two,
A circle has an ____ number of lines of symmetry.,infinite,
"If a figure looks the same after being rotated by a certain angle, it has ____ symmetry.",rotational,
The fixed point about which a figure is rotated is its ____ of rotation.,centre,
"A square has rotational symmetry at angles of 90°, 180°, and ____ degrees.",270,
"The numbers to the left of zero on the number line, like -1, -2, -3, are ____ numbers.",negative,
"The set of positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero are called ____.",integers,
The number 0 is neither positive nor ____.,negative,
The additive inverse of +7 is ____.,-7,
"On a number line, a number to the left is always ____ than a number to the right.",smaller,
Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its ____.,additive inverse,
The sum of the first six counting numbers (1+2+3+4+5+6) gives the triangular number ____.,21,
"The next number in the sequence of squares 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ... is ____.",36,
"The next number in the sequence of cubes 1, 8, 27, 64, ... is ____.",125,
"The next number in the sequence of powers of 2 (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, ...) is ____.",32,
The sum of the first 10 odd numbers is ____.,100,
The symbol for a line segment with endpoints A and B is ____.,AB,
The symbol for a line passing through points A and B is ____.,AB,
The symbol for a ray starting at A and passing through P is ____.,AP,
"An angle is named with three letters, and the ____ is always the middle letter.",vertex,
"If we divide a circle into 360 equal parts, each part measures one ____.",degree,
The smallest 2-digit number whose digit sum is 9 is ____.,18,
The largest 3-digit palindrome is ____.,999,
The smallest 3-digit palindrome is ____.,101,
The first number for which a player says 'idli-vada' (a multiple of both 3 and 5) is ____.,15,
"All factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and ____.",24,
The prime factorisation of 36 is 2 × 2 × 3 × ____.,3,
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with a side of 5 cm is ____ cm.,15,
A rectangular park is 20 m long and 10 m wide. Its perimeter is ____ m.,60,
A square field has a side of 10 m. Its area is ____ square meters.,100,
A rectangular room has a length of 8 m and a width of 5 m. Its area is ____ sq m.,40,
The fraction 1/2 is equivalent to 3/____.,6,
The mixed fraction 3 ½ can be written as the improper fraction ____.,7/2,
The sum of 1/4 and 2/4 is ____.,3/4,
The difference between 5/7 and 2/7 is ____.,3/7,
The sum of 1/2 and 1/3 is ____.,5/6,
The line of symmetry in an isosceles triangle connects the vertex between equal sides to the ____ of the opposite side.,midpoint,
A regular pentagon has ____ lines of symmetry.,five,
A regular hexagon has ____ lines of symmetry.,six,
The order of rotational symmetry for a regular pentagon is ____.,5,
The smallest angle of rotation for a regular hexagon is ____ degrees.,60,
The integer -10 is ____ than -5.,less,
The result of (-8) + 5 is ____.,-3,
The result of 6 - 10 is ____.,-4,
The result of (-4) - (-7) is ____.,3,
The sum of the digits of 12345 is ____.,15,
A bar graph represents frequencies with the ____ of the bars.,height or length,
"In a pictograph where one smiley face represents 10 students, 35 students would be shown by 3 full smileys and ____ smiley.",half a,
A shape with 8 equal sides and 8 equal angles is a regular ____.,octagon,
"The sequence 1, 8, 27, 64 is a sequence of ____.",cubes,
"The next term in the sequence 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 is ____.",11,
The sum of any two consecutive triangular numbers results in a ____ number.,square,
A ray has ____ endpoint(s).,one,
A line segment has ____ endpoint(s).,two,
The angle formed by the hands of a clock at 3:00 is a ____ angle.,right,
The angle formed by the hands of a clock at 6:00 is a ____ angle.,straight,
An angle of 175° is an ____ angle.,obtuse,
An angle of 15° is an ____ angle.,acute,
The number of degrees in two right angles is ____.,180,
"When a line is folded along its line of symmetry, one half ____ covers the other half.",completely,
The smallest 2-digit prime number is ____.,11,
The largest 2-digit composite number is ____.,99,
The number of factors for the number 19 is ____.,two,
The perimeter of a regular hexagon with a side length of 6 cm is ____ cm.,36,
The area of a square with a perimeter of 20 cm is ____ sq cm.,25,
A rectangle with an area of 48 sq cm and a length of 8 cm has a width of ____ cm.,6,
"To convert 13/5 into a mixed fraction, it becomes ____.",2 3/5,
The value of -100 + 100 is ____.,0,
The number of faces on a cuboid is ____.,six,
"The next number in the sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 is ____.",32,
A triangle with no equal sides is called a ____ triangle.,scalene,
A triangle with two equal sides is called an ____ triangle.,isosceles,
An angle of 360° is called a ____ angle.,complete,
The smallest composite number is ____.,4,
"The common factors of 12 and 18 are 1, 2, 3, and ____.",6,
The smallest common multiple of 4 and 6 is ____.,12,
The prime factorization of 30 is 2 × 3 × ____.,5,
A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last ____ digits is divisible by 4.,two,
The perimeter of a shape is the ____ of its boundary.,length,
The area of a rectangular floor 10 m long and 7 m wide is ____ sq m.,70,
The fraction 7/7 is equal to the whole number ____.,1,
The sum 2/5 + 1/5 equals ____.,3/5,
A regular octagon has ____ angles of rotational symmetry.,eight,
An equilateral triangle has ____ lines of symmetry.,three,
"In the integer -15, the sign is ____.",negative,
The number that is 5 less than -2 is ____.,-7,
A collection of numbers gathered to give some information is called ____.,data,
A bar graph uses bars of uniform ____.,width,
A number that is a multiple of 2 is called an ____ number.,even,
The sum of the first four triangular numbers (1+3+6+10) is ____.,20,
Two rays that form an angle are called its ____.,arms,
"If two lines intersect, they form ____ angles.",four,
An angle measuring 91° is an ____ angle.,obtuse,
An angle measuring 89° is an ____ angle.,acute,
A complete circle is divided into ____ degrees.,360,
"A number having only two factors, 1 and the number itself, is a ____ number.",prime,
"The prime factors of 20 are 2, 2 and ____.",5,
"If the perimeter of a square is 40 cm, its side length is ____ cm.",10,
The area of a rectangle with sides 5 cm and 6 cm is ____ sq cm.,30,
"In the fraction 3/8, 3 is the ____ and 8 is the denominator.",numerator,
The fraction 4/10 in its simplest form is ____.,2/5,
A circle has ____ lines of symmetry.,infinite,
The letter 'H' has ____ lines of symmetry.,two,
The letter 'S' has ____ symmetry but no line symmetry.,rotational,
The number that is 10 more than -3 is ____.,7,
The smallest 4-digit number is ____.,1000,
The number of times a particular entry occurs in a set of data is called its ____.,frequency,
"The sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 are ____ numbers.",square,
A line has ____ endpoints.,no,
A right angle is an angle of ____ degrees.,90,
The sum of angles in a straight line is ____ degrees.,180,
Two numbers having only 1 as a common factor are called ____ numbers.,co-prime,
The area is the measure of the ____ enclosed by a closed figure.,surface,
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with side 'a' is ____.,3a,
"In the mixed number 5 1/4, the whole part is ____.",5,
"On a number line, -8 lies to the ____ of -5.",left,
The additive inverse of -25 is ____.,25,
"If a pictograph uses one symbol to represent 5 items, then 20 items are represented by ____ symbols.",four,
"The next term in the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8,... is ____.",10,
A point has ____ dimensions.,zero,
An angle of 180 degrees is called a ____ angle.,straight,
The smallest prime number greater than 20 is ____.,23,
The area of a square with side 's' is ____.,s × s,
1/3 of 12 is ____.,4,
The integer which is 4 units to the right of -7 on the number line is ____.,-3,
The number of vertices in a cube is ____.,eight,
The number of sides in a heptagon is ____.,seven,
The sum of the first 3 square numbers is ____.,14,
A ____ is used to draw circles.,compass,
Two angles that add up to 90 degrees are ____.,complementary,
Two angles that add up to 180 degrees are ____.,supplementary,
The only number which is its own additive inverse is ____.,0,
The prime factorisation of 48 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x ____.,3,
The perimeter of a rectangle with length 'l' and breadth 'b' is ____.,2(l+b),
The fraction 15/25 simplified to its lowest terms is ____.,3/5,
A regular pentagon has an order of rotational symmetry of ____.,5,
The result of (+15) + (-20) is ____.,-5,
The range of a data set is the difference between the highest and ____ values.,lowest,
"The next term in the Virahānka sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13,... is ____.",21,
A flat surface that extends endlessly in all directions is a ____.,plane,
The point where two sides of a polygon meet is a ____.,vertex,
The sum of all factors of 6 (1+2+3+6) is ____.,12,
The area of a square with a perimeter of 32 cm is ____ sq cm.,64,
The improper fraction for 4 1/3 is ____.,13/3,
The order of rotational symmetry for a circle is ____.,infinite,
The opposite of going 5 km North is going 5 km ____.,South,
The difference -8 - (5) is ____.,-13,
The tally mark,,
The predecessor of -99 is ____.,-100,
The successor of -50 is ____.,-49,
An equilateral triangle has ____ equal angles.,three,
The number of right angles in a square is ____.,four,
A number is divisible by 3 if the ____ of its digits is divisible by 3.,sum,
The area of a triangle is half the area of a rectangle with the same base and ____.,height,
The fraction representing three-quarters is ____.,3/4,
A regular hexagon has ____ equal sides.,six,
The integer representing a loss of ₹500 is ____.,-500,
"To represent a deposit of ₹200 as an integer, we write ____.",+200,
"The sum of -10, -5, and 15 is ____.",0,
The number of even numbers between 1 and 10 is ____.,four,
The only month that can have less than 30 days is ____.,February,
The instrument in a geometry box shaped like a semi-circle is the ____.,protractor,
The point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect is called the ____.,origin,
The smallest 3-digit number divisible by 5 is ____.,100,
The area of a right-angled triangle with sides forming the right angle as 6 cm and 8 cm is ____ sq cm.,24,
A number that is both a square and a cube is ____.,64,
The value of 2/3 + 2/3 is ____.,4/3,
The letter 'Z' has ____ symmetry.,rotational,
The result of multiplying any integer by 0 is ____.,0,
"The first four multiples of 7 are 7, 14, 21, and ____.",28,
The number 100 has ____ factors.,nine,
The number of sides in a decagon is ____.,ten,
An angle measuring 270° is a ____ angle.,reflex,
The perimeter of a regular pentagon with side 5 cm is ____ cm.,25,
A shape that can be divided into two identical halves is called ____.,symmetrical,
The value of,-5,
The sum of the smallest prime number and the smallest composite number is ____.,6,
A quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles is a ____.,square,
A line that divides a figure into two mirror images is a line of ____.,symmetry,
The number of degrees a minute hand moves in 15 minutes is ____.,90,
The number of integers between -3 and 3 is ____.,five,
The fraction 1/4 is ____ than 1/3.,smaller,
"The smallest 4-digit number using digits 0, 1, 2, 3 without repetition is ____.",1023,
The area of a page with length 30 cm and width 20 cm is ____ sq cm.,600,
The result of (-1) × (-1) × (-1) is ____.,-1,
The number of lines of symmetry in a scalene triangle is ____.,zero,
The sum of angles in a triangle is ____ degrees.,180,
A number divisible by both 2 and 3 is also divisible by ____.,6,
The next prime number after 50 is ____.,53,
The perimeter of a circle is called its ____.,circumference,
"To represent a temperature of 10 degrees below zero, we write ____ °C.",-10,
"When two negative integers are added, the result is always a ____ integer.",negative,
The representation of data in the form of pictures is known as a ____.,pictograph,
A polygon with 5 sides is called a ____.,pentagon,
The angle between the north and east direction is ____ degrees.,90,
The number 1 is a factor of ____ number.,every,
The area of a square is 64 sq m. Its side length is ____ m.,8,
The sum 1/5 + 3/5 is equal to ____.,4/5,
A parallelogram has ____ symmetry of order 2.,rotational,
An integer is ____ if it is greater than zero.,positive,
The greatest negative integer is ____.,-1,
The smallest positive integer is ____.,1,
The sum of two odd numbers is always an ____ number.,even,
A triangle with all sides of different lengths is a ____ triangle.,scalene,
"When a ray OC divides a straight angle AOB into two right angles, ray OC is ____ to line AB.",perpendicular,
"The prime numbers between 10 and 20 are 11, 13, 17, and ____.",19,
The perimeter of a rectangle with length 15cm and width 10cm is ____ cm.,50,
2/3 of a day is ____ hours.,16,
An isosceles triangle has ____ line(s) of symmetry.,one,
A kite has ____ line(s) of symmetry.,one,
The sum of an integer and its opposite is always ____.,zero,
"If a pictograph scale is 1 symbol = 20 cars, then 100 cars will be shown by ____ symbols.",five,
The smallest 4-digit palindrome is ____.,1001,
"A ____ has no length, width, or height.",point,
The measure of a complete angle is ____ degrees.,360,
Two numbers are co-prime if their only common factor is ____.,1,
Area is always measured in ____ units.,square,
A fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator is a ____ fraction.,proper,
A figure has ____ symmetry if it looks the same after a rotation of less than 360 degrees.,rotational,
The position of a submarine 500m below sea level is represented by the integer ____.,-500,
The sum of -36 and 29 is ____.,-7,
"A bar graph is a display of information using bars of uniform width, their ____ being proportional to the respective values.",heights,
A number with more than two factors is called a ____ number.,composite,
The sum of the lengths of the sides of a polygon is its ____.,perimeter,
The fraction 9/4 is an ____ fraction.,improper,
A circle has ____ order of rotational symmetry.,infinite,
The sum of two positive integers is always ____.,positive,
The sum of the first five even numbers (2+4+6+8+10) is ____.,30,
The number of diagonals in a quadrilateral is ____.,two,
The smallest 3-digit composite number is ____.,100,
The perimeter of a regular octagon with a side of 10 cm is ____ cm.,80,
The fraction equivalent to 3/5 with a denominator of 20 is ____.,12/20,
The letter 'O' has ____ lines of symmetry.,infinite,
A shape has line symmetry if a line can be drawn dividing the shape into two ____ parts.,identical,
The integer representing a profit of ₹150 is ____.,+150,
The result of -25 - (-25) is ____.,0,
The process of representing collected information in a table is called ____.,tabulation,
"The next number in the pattern 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,... is ____.",13,
A quadrilateral with four right angles is a ____.,rectangle,
The smallest number which is a multiple of both 6 and 8 is ____.,24,
The area of a square whose side is 9 cm is ____ sq cm.,81,
"In the fraction 7/12, the denominator is ____.",12,
A scalene triangle has ____ lines of symmetry.,zero,
The result of 50 + (-70) is ____.,-20,
The number of vertices in a triangle is ____.,three,
The sum of the digits of a number divisible by 9 must be divisible by ____.,9,
The HCF of two prime numbers is always ____.,1,
The perimeter of a square is 24m. Its area is ____ sq m.,36,
The value of 1 - 1/4 is ____.,3/4,
An angle of rotation for an equilateral triangle is ____ degrees.,120,
A temperature of 5° below zero is represented as ____ °C.,-5,
The sum of -18 and -12 is ____.,-30,
The smallest odd prime number is ____.,3,
A four-sided polygon is called a ____.,quadrilateral,
The greatest common factor of 20 and 30 is ____.,10,
1/2 of 100 is ____.,50,
The number of corners in a cuboid is ____.,8,
A ____ is a part of a line with two end points.,line segment,
The number of diagonals in a pentagon is ____.,5,
All multiples of 10 must end in the digit ____.,0,
"The area of a rectangle is 120 sq cm. If its width is 10 cm, its length is ____ cm.",12,
The fraction 11/11 is equal to ____.,1,
The order of rotational symmetry of a rectangle is ____.,2,
The successor of -1 is ____.,0,
The number of months in a year with exactly 30 days is ____.,four,
A number that can be arranged in a square shape is a ____ number.,square,
A line has ____ length.,infinite,
"If the sum of measures of two angles is 90°, they are ____ angles.",complementary,
The prime factorization of 100 is 2 x 2 x 5 x ____.,5,
"The perimeter of a triangle with sides 3cm, 4cm, and 5cm is ____ cm.",12,
"To compare 1/2 and 1/3, we can use the common denominator ____.",6,
An alphabet with both horizontal and vertical lines of symmetry is ____.,H or X or O or I,
The result of (-10) + 10 is ____.,0,
A ____ shows numerical information using bars.,bar graph,
A number is divisible by 6 if it is divisible by both 2 and ____.,3,
The area of a square garden with a side of 20 m is ____ sq m.,400,
3/4 of an hour is ____ minutes.,45,
The center of rotation for a ceiling fan is the point where the ____ are attached.,blades,
"The sum of a positive and a negative integer can be positive, negative, or ____.",zero,
The next square number after 49 is ____.,64,
The angle formed when a clock's hands are at 12 and 6 is ____ degrees.,180,
The highest common factor of 15 and 25 is ____.,5,
The least common multiple of 5 and 7 is ____.,35,
The sum of 1/8 and 3/8 is ____.,4/8 or 1/2,
An English alphabet letter with rotational symmetry of order 2 is ____.,H or I or N or S or X or Z or O,
The integer representing a depth of 20 feet is ____.,-20,
The predecessor of -299 is ____.,-300,
A triangle can have at most one ____ angle.,obtuse,
Two lines in a plane that never intersect are called ____ lines.,parallel,
The greatest 2-digit prime number is ____.,97,
A rectangle of length 12m and width 5m has a perimeter of ____ m.,34,
The value of 2 - 1/3 is ____.,5/3,
The number of lines of symmetry in a regular decagon is ____.,ten,
The value of -100 + 50 is ____.,-50,
A triangular number is formed by the sum of consecutive ____ numbers.,counting,
Two intersecting lines meet at a ____.,point,
An angle of exactly 90 degrees is a ____ angle.,right,
The prime numbers which differ by 2 are called ____ primes.,twin,
The area of a square with a perimeter of 40 cm is ____ sq cm.,100,
A pie chart represents data in a ____ form.,circular,
The number 1 is neither prime nor ____.,composite,
A triangle with all three angles less than 90 degrees is an ____ triangle.,acute-angled,
The sum of 1/2 and 1/4 is ____.,3/4,
The number of lines of symmetry for the letter 'A' is ____.,one,
The opposite of climbing up 10 steps is climbing ____ 10 steps.,down,
The sum of the first 10 natural numbers is the triangular number ____.,55,
A ____ is a simple closed curve made of line segments.,polygon,
The measure of a straight angle is ____ times the measure of a right angle.,two,
A number is divisible by 2 if its units digit is ____.,even,
The perimeter of a regular nonagon of side 'a' is ____.,9a,
"In a proper fraction, the numerator is always ____ than the denominator.",less,
Rotational symmetry is also known as ____ symmetry.,radial,
The sum of all integers from -2 to 2 is ____.,0,
A number that is a multiple of 10 must also be a multiple of ____.,5,
"The length of a rectangle is twice its width. If the width is 5 cm, the area is ____ sq cm.",50,
An angle of 181° is a ____ angle.,reflex,
The least common multiple (LCM) of two prime numbers is their ____.,product,
"If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices, each slice is ____ of the pizza.",1/8,
A rhombus has ____ lines of symmetry.,two,
A deposit of ₹1000 is represented by the integer ____.,+1000,
The result of -7 + 7 is ____.,0,
A polygon with minimum number of sides is a ____.,triangle,
The sum of the first 5 multiples of 3 is ____.,45,
A regular polygon has all sides ____ and all angles equal.,equal,
"If the area of a square is 49 sq units, its perimeter is ____ units.",28,
"When adding fractions with the same denominator, we add the ____.",numerators,
The order of rotational symmetry for an equilateral triangle is ____.,3,
The result of 100 - 200 is ____.,-100,
The smallest 5-digit number is ____.,10000,
"The next term in the sequence 5, 10, 15, 20 is ____.",25,
A circle is a simple ____ curve.,closed,
All radii of a circle are ____.,equal,
"The only factor of a prime number, other than 1, is the number ____.",itself,
Perimeter is the distance ____ a figure.,around,
1/2 is ____ than 3/4.,less,
The letter 'M' has ____ line of symmetry.,one,
Descending 10 floors from the 8th floor brings you to the ____ floor.,-2nd,
"The sum of -5, -10, and -15 is ____.",-30,
The number of degrees in one-third of a right angle is ____.,30,
The common factor of all even numbers is ____.,2,
The area of a rectangle with sides 0.5m and 2m is ____ sq m.,1,
The sum of 2/7 and 5/7 is ____.,1,
A parallelogram has ____ lines of symmetry.,zero,
The absolute value of -15 is ____.,15,
The next triangular number after 21 is ____.,28,
The intersection of two planes is a ____.,line,
All angles of an equilateral triangle are ____ degrees.,60,
The number 123 is divisible by ____.,3,
The perimeter of a square with an area of 81 sq cm is ____ cm.,36,
"If a bar in a bar graph has zero height, its frequency is ____.",zero,
The next prime number after 23 is ____.,29,
The sum of angles in a quadrilateral is ____ degrees.,360,
The least common multiple of 12 and 15 is ____.,60,
The simplest form of 18/24 is ____.,3/4,
The smallest angle of rotation for a square is ____ degrees.,90,
The result of -8 + 15 is ____.,7,
The number of sides in a quadrilateral is ____.,four,
A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is either 0 or ____.,5,
The perimeter of a rectangle with an area of 50 sq m and length of 10 m is ____ m.,30,
A whole number and a proper fraction together form a ____ fraction.,mixed,
The number of lines of symmetry in a parallelogram is ____.,0,
A withdrawal of ₹50 from a bank account can be represented by the integer ____.,-50,
"The next term in the sequence 81, 27, 9, 3 is ____.",1,
The longest chord of a circle is its ____.,diameter,
A triangle with one angle greater than 90 degrees is an ____ triangle.,obtuse-angled,
The smallest 3-digit number divisible by both 2 and 5 is ____.,100,
"If the perimeter of a regular hexagon is 60 cm, the length of each side is ____ cm.",10,
The sum of 1/6 and 1/3 is ____.,1/2,
The number of lines of symmetry in the letter 'W' is ____.,one,
A number that has more than two factors is a ____ number.,composite,
The sum of angles around a point is ____ degrees.,360,
The highest common factor of 24 and 36 is ____.,12,
The area of a path 1m wide built around a square garden of side 10m is ____ sq m.,44,
The fraction 20/100 as a percentage is ____%.,20,
The letter 'F' has ____ lines of symmetry.,zero,
The result of 15 - (+20) is ____.,-5,
The smallest 6-digit number is ____.,100000,
The number of lines passing through two given points is ____.,one,
A triangle cannot have more than one ____ angle.,right,
The number 101 is a ____ number.,prime,
"If the area of a rectangle is 36 sq cm and its length is 9 cm, its perimeter is ____ cm.",26,
Two fractions are equivalent if their ____ value is the same.,simplest,
A regular polygon with 6 sides is called a ____.,hexagon,
The integer -50 is to the ____ of -30 on the number line.,left,
The sum of two negative integers is always ____.,negative,
The next cube number after 125 is ____.,216,
The diameter of a circle is ____ its radius.,twice,
The sum of two complementary angles is ____ degrees.,90,
The sum of the factors of 12 is ____.,28,
The perimeter of a square with an area of 144 sq cm is ____ cm.,48,
A ____ is a quantity that represents a part of a whole.,fraction,
The order of rotational symmetry of a regular hexagon is ____.,6,
The sum of -40 and -40 is ____.,-80,
The smallest number that must be added to 123 to make it divisible by 5 is ____.,2,
The area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm is ____ sq cm.,25,
The fraction 50/100 in its lowest terms is ____.,1/2,
The letter 'N' has ____ symmetry of order 2.,rotational,
The temperature change from -5°C to 5°C is a rise of ____ degrees.,10,
"The first four triangular numbers are 1, 3, 6, and ____.",10,
A part of a circle is called an ____.,arc,
An angle greater than 180° is a ____ angle.,reflex,
The product of the smallest and largest 1-digit prime numbers is ____.,14,
A rectangle with equal sides is a ____.,square,
"When adding 1/2 and 2/3, the least common denominator is ____.",6,
A regular triangle is also known as an ____ triangle.,equilateral,
The result of -18 + 18 is ____.,0,
The greatest 4-digit number is ____.,9999,
"The number of vertices, edges, and faces in a cube are 8, 12, and ____ respectively.",6,
The sum of the first 100 positive integers is the triangular number ____.,5050,
A line segment has a ____ length.,definite,
The common endpoint of the two rays forming an angle is the ____.,vertex,
"The first five composite numbers are 4, 6, 8, 9, and ____.",10,
A rectangular photo frame of 30 cm by 20 cm requires ____ cm of wood.,100,
The fraction representing a half is ____.,1/2,
A figure and its image under reflection are ____ to each other.,congruent,
The opposite of -40 is ____.,+40,
A decrease in weight by 2 kg is represented by the integer ____.,-2,
The next perfect square after 81 is ____.,100,
The line segment joining the center to any point on the circle is the ____.,radius,
An angle whose measure is between 90° and 180° is ____.,obtuse,
The smallest number which when divided by 6 and 9 leaves a remainder of 0 is ____.,18,
"If the area of a square is 100 sq cm, its perimeter is ____ cm.",40,
The value of 2/5 of 25 is ____.,10,
A scalene triangle has rotational symmetry of order ____.,one,
The number of negative integers greater than -5 is ____.,four,
The sum of the largest negative integer and the smallest positive integer is ____.,0,
The smallest 2-digit number is ____.,10,
A five-sided polygon is a ____.,pentagon,
The point of concurrence of the medians of a triangle is the ____.,centroid,
The smallest 4-digit number divisible by 10 is ____.,1000,
"The perimeter of a rectangle is 30m. If its length is 10m, its width is ____ m.",5,
A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator is an ____ fraction.,improper,
A rectangle has ____ order of rotational symmetry.,2,
The difference between 10 and -5 is ____.,15,
The sum of the greatest 2-digit number and the smallest 3-digit number is ____.,199,
The sum of the first 50 odd numbers is ____.,2500,
A line has ____ thickness.,no,
An angle measuring 0° is a ____ angle.,zero,
Two numbers are ____ if their HCF is 1.,co-prime,
The space occupied by a 3D object is its ____.,volume,
The difference 1/2 - 1/4 is ____.,1/4,
The number of lines of symmetry in a circle is ____.,infinite,
The sum of -5 and its additive inverse is ____.,0,
The greatest 3-digit number divisible by 5 is ____.,995,
A triangle with one 90° angle is a ____ triangle.,right-angled,
The number 1 is a ____ factor of every number.,universal,
"If the side of a square is doubled, its perimeter becomes ____ times.",two,
"When the numerator and denominator of a fraction are the same, the fraction is equal to ____.",1,
The angle of rotation for a regular octagon is ____ degrees.,45,
The product of a positive and a negative integer is always ____.,negative,
The number of factors of a prime number is always ____.,two,
"The next number in the sequence 1, 3, 6, 10 is ____.",15,
A six-sided figure is a ____.,hexagon,
The smallest 3-digit number divisible by 3 is ____.,102,
"If the side of a square is doubled, its area becomes ____ times.",four,
A mixed number consists of a whole number and a ____ fraction.,proper,
A regular hexagon has ____ order of rotational symmetry.,6,
A profit of ₹50 is represented as ____.,+50,
The sum of any integer and zero is the ____ itself.,integer,
The predecessor of the smallest positive integer is ____.,0,
A polygon is a closed figure made up of ____ segments.,line,
The HCF of 17 and 19 is ____.,1,
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2(l + ____).,b,
"To add fractions with different denominators, we find their ____.",LCM,
A line of symmetry is also called a ____ axis.,mirror,
The result of -100 - 100 is ____.,-200,
A number is divisible by 8 if the number formed by its last ____ digits is divisible by 8.,three,
The area of a rectangle is length × ____.,breadth,
The value of 3/5 × 1 is ____.,3/5,
The number of lines of symmetry in an isosceles trapezoid is ____.,one,
Going 300 m above sea level is represented as ____ m.,+300,
The sum of -15 and +15 is ____.,0,
The smallest 2-digit composite number is ____.,10,
A ____ is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.,parallelogram,
"The smallest 3-digit number divisible by 2, 3, and 5 is ____.",120,
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with a side of 8cm is ____ cm.,24,
The sum of 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 is ____.,3/2,
The number of lines of symmetry in a kite is ____.,one,
The sum of the greatest negative integer and zero is ____.,-1,
The next perfect cube after 27 is ____.,64,
The number of end points in a line is ____.,zero,
The sum of two supplementary angles is ____ degrees.,180,
The number of prime numbers between 1 and 10 is ____.,four,
The area of a square whose perimeter is 16 cm is ____ sq cm.,16,
The fraction 7/5 is an example of an ____ fraction.,improper,
A rectangle has ____ lines of symmetry.,two,
The difference between the largest and smallest 2-digit number is ____.,89,
"The next number in the pattern 100, 99, 97, 94, 90,... is ____.",85,
The longest side in a right-angled triangle is the ____.,hypotenuse,
The number 29 is a ____ number.,prime,
The perimeter of a regular decagon with a side length of 4 cm is ____ cm.,40,
The fraction with numerator 2 and denominator 7 is written as ____.,2/7,
A shape that has no line of symmetry but has rotational symmetry is a ____.,parallelogram,
The value of (-5) - (-5) is ____.,0,
The smallest 4-digit number that is a perfect square is ____.,1024,
A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides is a ____.,trapezium,
The number of sides in a nonagon is ____.,nine,
The LCM of 15 and 20 is ____.,60,
"If a rectangle's area is 24 and its length is 6, its perimeter is ____.",20,
The sum of 2/9 and 4/9 is ____.,6/9 or 2/3,
The order of rotational symmetry of a regular nonagon is ____.,9,
The integer representing a bank withdrawal of ₹300 is ____.,-300,
The number which is neither prime nor composite is ____.,1,
A ____ has a definite length.,line segment,
The vertex of an angle is a ____.,point,
The smallest multiple of a number is the ____ itself.,number,
The perimeter of a triangle is the ____ of the lengths of its three sides.,sum,
The reciprocal of the fraction 2/3 is ____.,3/2,
The letter 'T' has ____ line of symmetry.,one,
The result of (-50) + 30 is ____.,-20,
The greatest 3-digit palindrome is ____.,999,
The number of edges in a rectangular pyramid is ____.,8,
A ____ angle is greater than 0° but less than 90°.,acute,
The largest factor of any number is the number ____.,itself,
The area of a square is side × ____.,side,
The multiplicative inverse of 5 is ____.,1/5,
An angle of 360 degrees is a ____ rotation.,full,
The successor of -200 is ____.,-199,
A number is divisible by 10 if its unit digit is ____.,0,
The sum of the first three prime numbers is ____.,10,
"If the area of a square is 121 sq cm, its perimeter is ____ cm.",44,
The value of 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 is ____.,3/4,
A semi-circle has ____ line of symmetry.,one,
A loss of 10 points can be represented by the integer ____.,-10,
"The first four multiples of 9 are 9, 18, 27, and ____.",36,
An angle of 180° is a ____ line.,straight,
The greatest common divisor of 50 and 75 is ____.,25,
The area of a rectangle with length 20m and width 15m is ____ sq m.,300,
"When the numerator is 1, the fraction is called a ____ fraction.",unit,
The center of rotation for a rectangle is the intersection of its ____.,diagonals,
The sum of a number and its additive inverse is ____.,zero,
The greatest 3-digit number is ____.,999,
The point where three or more edges of a solid meet is a ____.,vertex,
"If the sum of two angles is 180°, they are ____ angles.",supplementary,
The HCF of 45 and 60 is ____.,15,
The perimeter of a square with side 12cm is ____ cm.,48,
The simplest form of the fraction 12/16 is ____.,3/4,
The smallest angle of rotation for a regular hexagon is ____ degrees.,60,
The number of integers between -5 and 2 is ____.,six,
The greatest 2-digit number divisible by 3 is ____.,99,
A three-sided polygon is a ____.,triangle,
The LCM of 8 and 10 is ____.,40,
A square tile of side 10 cm has an area of ____ sq cm.,100,
The value of 7/10 - 3/10 is ____.,4/10 or 2/5,
A line has ____ line of symmetry.,infinite,
The predecessor of -78 is ____.,-79,
The sum of the smallest 2-digit number and the largest 1-digit number is ____.,19,
An angle of 1 degree is 1/____ of a full rotation.,360,
The number of faces in a triangular prism is ____.,five,
A triangle with one angle equal to 90 degrees is a ____ triangle.,right-angled,
The HCF and LCM of 12 and 18 are 6 and ____ respectively.,36,
The perimeter of a rectangle of length 8m and area 40 sq m is ____ m.,26,
"If a whole is divided into 5 equal parts, each part is called one-____.",fifth,
A regular pentagon has ____ lines of symmetry.,five,
A fall of 25m is represented by the integer ____.,-25,
The sum of the smallest 3-digit number and the smallest 2-digit number is ____.,110,
The smallest 2-digit odd prime number is ____.,11,
The area of a square is 25 sq m. Its perimeter is ____ m.,20,
The sum of 1/3 and 1/6 is ____.,1/2,
The letter 'V' has ____ line(s) of symmetry.,one,
The sum of -8 and -12 is ____.,-20,
The number of vertices in a cone is ____.,one,
The sum of the angles in a pentagon is ____ degrees.,540,
"The smallest number that has 2, 3, and 5 as factors is ____.",30,
The perimeter of a rectangle with length 7cm and width 3cm is ____ cm.,20,
The fraction representing two out of five parts is ____.,2/5,
The number of lines of symmetry in a regular octagon is ____.,eight,
The result of 30 + (-30) is ____.,0,
"The largest 3-digit number formed using 7, 8, 9 is ____.",987,
A line connecting the center of a circle to its boundary is the ____.,radius,
The smallest 4-digit number using distinct digits is ____.,1023,
The HCF of any two consecutive numbers is ____.,1,
The perimeter of a square with side length 2.5 cm is ____ cm.,10,
The product of a fraction and its reciprocal is ____.,1,
The order of rotational symmetry for the letter 'H' is ____.,2,
A rise of 100m in altitude is represented by ____.,+100,
The number of prime numbers less than 10 is ____.,four,
A seven-sided polygon is a ____.,heptagon,
The LCM of two co-prime numbers is their ____.,product,
The area of a rectangle with perimeter 30m and length 10m is ____ sq m.,50,
The value of 2/5 + 3/10 is ____.,7/10,
A line of symmetry is also called an axis of ____.,reflection,
The difference between the successor and predecessor of any integer is ____.,2,
The largest 2-digit number divisible by 5 is ____.,95,
The smallest 4-digit number with a digit sum of 1 is ____.,1000,
The number of sides of a regular polygon is 12. It is a ____.,dodecagon,
A quadrilateral with all sides equal is a ____.,rhombus,
The number of edges on a square pyramid is ____.,eight,
The HCF of 16 and 24 is ____.,8,
The area of a square park is 400 sq m. The length of its side is ____ m.,20,
The fraction 6/8 is equivalent to ____/4.,3,
A square has ____ lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry of order 4.,four,
The sum of an integer and its inverse gives ____.,zero,
The smallest number which when rounded to the nearest hundred gives 300 is ____.,250,
A triangle with all sides equal is an ____ triangle.,equilateral,
The LCM of 9 and 12 is ____.,36,
A floor is 6m long and 5m wide. Its area is ____ sq m.,30,
The value of 1/2 of 1/2 is ____.,1/4,
The letter 'B' has a ____ line of symmetry.,horizontal,
The value of -1 repeated 10 times and added together is ____.,-10,
The largest 3-digit even number is ____.,998,
The perimeter of a regular pentagon is 50 cm. Its side is ____ cm.,10,
The number of months in a year is ____.,12,
"The HCF of 2, 4, and 6 is ____.",2,
The area of a rectangle with a perimeter of 24 cm and a width of 4 cm is ____ sq cm.,32,
The sum of 1/2 and 1/8 is ____.,5/8,
The number of lines of symmetry in an isosceles triangle is ____.,one,
The value of 25 + (-15) is ____.,10,
The greatest 4-digit number using different digits is ____.,9876,
A regular polygon with 10 sides is a ____.,decagon,
"The LCM of 10, 15, and 20 is ____.",60,
The area of a square whose side is 11 cm is ____ sq cm.,121,
The difference 3/4 - 1/8 is ____.,5/8,
A semi-circle has an order of rotational symmetry of ____.,one,
The number of prime numbers between 20 and 30 is ____.,"two (23, 29)",
A polygon with eight sides is an ____.,octagon,
A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last two digits is a multiple of ____.,4,
"If the area of a rectangle is 60 and its width is 5, its perimeter is ____.",34,
"The sum of 1/3, 1/3, and 1/3 is ____.",1,
The letter 'A' has a ____ line of symmetry.,vertical,
The number of factors of 100 is ____.,nine,
The HCF of 36 and 48 is ____.,12,
The perimeter of a square with an area of 9 sq cm is ____ cm.,12,
The smallest 3-digit palindrome is ____.,101,
"The LCM of 4, 5, and 6 is ____.",60,
The area of a rectangle with sides 2.5m and 4m is ____ sq m.,10,
A regular heptagon has ____ lines of symmetry.,seven,
"The sum of -1, -2, -3, -4 is ____.",-10,
The largest prime factor of 100 is ____.,5,
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with a side of 10 cm is ____ cm.,30,
The value of 5/6 - 1/3 is ____.,1/2,
The center of rotation for a square is the intersection point of its ____.,diagonals,
The sum of the smallest 4-digit number and the largest 3-digit number is ____.,1999,
"The LCM of two numbers is 24 and their HCF is 2. If one number is 8, the other is ____.",6,
The area of a square is 1 sq m. Its side in cm is ____ cm.,100,
The fraction 8/12 has a simplest form of ____.,2/3,
The order of rotational symmetry of a regular decagon is ____.,10,
The smallest 5-digit number that is a palindrome is ____.,10001,
The HCF of 100 and 150 is ____.,50,
"The perimeter of a rectangular field is 100 m. If the width is 20 m, the length is ____ m.",30,
The sum of 2 and 1/5 is ____.,11/5 or 2 1/5,
A line segment has ____ lines of symmetry.,two,
A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by ____.,9,
The area of a square field with a perimeter of 200m is ____ sq m.,2500,
The next prime after 61 is ____.,67,
The LCM of 7 and 11 is ____.,77,
"If the perimeter of a rectangle is 40 and its length is 12, its area is ____.",96,
The smallest 3-digit prime number is ____.,101,
The HCF of two consecutive even numbers is ____.,2,
The area of a square with side 1.5 cm is ____ sq cm.,2.25,
A circle has ____ corner(s).,zero,
The HCF of two consecutive odd numbers is ____.,1,
"If a square has an area of 169 sq units, its perimeter is ____ units.",52,
The largest 3-digit number divisible by 10 is ____.,990,
A polygon with 12 sides is a ____.,dodecagon,
The LCM of 18 and 24 is ____.,72,
The perimeter of a rectangle is 50cm. Its length is 15cm. Its area is ____ sq cm.,150,
The largest 4-digit palindrome is ____.,9999,
The smallest number to be added to 100 to make it a prime number is ____.,1,
The perimeter of an isosceles triangle with equal sides of 10cm and a third side of 8cm is ____ cm.,28,
A number that is a factor of every number is ____.,1,
A square of side 20cm is cut into four equal squares. The perimeter of each small square is ____ cm.,40,
The smallest prime number is ____.,2,
The smallest 3-digit number divisible by 6 is ____.,102,
A rectangle has a length of 20m and a width of 10m. A square has the same perimeter. The side of the square is ____ m.,15,
The smallest 4-digit number that is divisible by 4 is ____.,1000,
The area of a square with a perimeter of 60m is ____ sq m.,225,
The smallest 2-digit number that is a multiple of 3 and 4 is ____.,12,
The perimeter of a regular octagon of side 5 cm is ____ cm.,40,
The smallest 4-digit number that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 10 is ____.,1001,
A rectangular garden is 50m long and 30m wide. The length of the fence required to enclose it is ____ m.,160,
The smallest 3-digit number which is a perfect square is ____.,100,
"The side of a square is 10cm. If the side is doubled, the new area will be ____ sq cm.",400,
The largest 3-digit multiple of 7 is ____.,994,
A square paper is folded in half. The perimeter of each rectangle formed is 30 cm. The perimeter of the original square was ____ cm.,40,
The sum of the first two prime numbers is ____.,5,
The smallest 4-digit number divisible by 9 is ____.,1008,
The smallest 3-digit number with unique digits is ____.,102,
Chapter 1: Large Numbers Around Us,,
1. One lakh is written in numerals as 1 followed by ______ zeroes.,five,
"2. In the Indian system, 100 lakhs is called one ______.",crore,
"3. According to the American system, one lakh is equal to one hundred ______.",thousand,
4. Ten lakhs in the Indian system is equal to one ______ in the American system.,million,
5. One hundred crores is also known as one ______.,arab,
6. One billion in the American system is equal to ______ crores in the Indian system.,100,
"7. The number name of 15,75,000 is fifteen lakh ______ thousand.",seventy-five,
"8. In the Indian system, commas are placed in a 3-2-2-2... pattern from ______ to left.",right,
"9. In the American system, digits are grouped uniformly in a ______ pattern from right to left.",3-3-2003,
10. The words lakh and crore originate from the Sanskrit words laksha and ______.,koṭi,
"11. To get 10,000 using a calculator with only a +1000 button, you need to press it ______ times.",10,
"12. To get one lakh using a calculator with only a +10 button, you need to press it ______ times.","10,000",
13. One hundred ______ are required to make one lakh.,thousands,
14. Ten thousand can be made by pressing the +100 button ______ times.,100,
"15. The population 76,068 when approximated to the nearest thousand is ______.","76,000",
16. Rounding ______ is when the approximated number is more than the actual number.,up,
"17. The nearest crore for the number 6,72,85,183 is ______.","7,00,00,000",
18. The product of two 2-digit numbers can be a 3-digit number or a ______ -digit number.,4,
"19. Using the shortcut, 116×5 is the same as 116×______10​.",2,
"20. Using the shortcut, 824×25 is the same as 824×______100​.",4,
21. The value of 11×11 is ______.,121,
22. The value of 111×111 is ______.,12321,
23. The value of 1111×1111 is ______.,1234321,
24. The product of a 3-digit number and another 3-digit number will have either 5 or ______ digits.,6,
25. The smallest 6-digit number is ______.,"1,00,000 (One Lakh)",
26. 1 crore is written as 1 followed by ______ zeroes.,seven,
27. Ten crores is equal to one hundred ______.,million,
"28. The population of Mumbai in 2011, which was 1,24,42,373, is read as one crore twenty-four ______ forty-two thousand three hundred seventy-three.",lakh,
29. 1 billion is equal to ______ lakhs.,"10,000",
30. The smallest 4-digit number is ______.,1000,
31. The largest 5-digit number is ______.,"99,999",
32. 5 million is equal to ______ lakhs.,50,
33. The smallest product of two 2-digit numbers is 10×10=______.,100,
34. The approximate distance between the Earth and the Sun is ______ million kilometers.,152,
35. The population of Ahmedabad in 2011 was approximately ______ lakhs.,55.7,
Chapter 2: Arithmetic Expressions,,
36. Mathematical phrases like 13+2 and 20−4 are called ______ expressions.,arithmetic,
37. The parts of an expression separated by a '+' sign are called ______.,terms,
38. The terms of the expression 83−14 are 83 and ______.,-14,
"39. In the expression 30+5×4, to find the correct value of 50, we must perform the ______ first.",multiplication,
"40. To clarify the order of operations, we use ______ in expressions.",brackets,
41. The expression 100−(15+56) evaluates to ______.,29,
42. Swapping the terms in an addition expression does not change the sum; this is called the ______ property of addition.,commutative,
43. The expression 83+28−13+32 can be conveniently grouped as (83−13)+(28+32) to get the value ______.,130,
44. Grouping terms in an addition expression differently does not change the sum; this is the ______ property of addition.,associative,
"45. Upon removing the brackets, 200−(40+3) becomes 200−40______3.",-,
"46. Upon removing the brackets, 500−(250−100) becomes 500−250______100.",+,
"47. The property ""multiple of a sum is the same as sum of multiples"" is called the ______ property.",distributive,
"48. Using the distributive property, 2×(43+24) can be written as 2×43+2×______.",24,
"49. Using the distributive property, (4+3)×5 can be written as 4×5+______×5.",3,
"50. To quickly calculate 97×25, we can write it as (100−3)×25, which equals 100×25−______×25.",3,
51. The value of the expression 4×9+2×6 is ______.,48,
52. The value of the expression 39−2×6+11 is ______.,38,
"53. In the expression 5×12−6, the terms are 5×12 and ______.",-6,
54. The expression 16−(8−3) has the value ______.,11,
55. The expression (16−8)−3 has the value ______.,5,
"56. The expression for ""total cost of 4 dosas at ₹23 each and a tip of ₹5"" is ______.",4×23+5,
"57. The terms of the expression 2−10+4×6 are 2, -10, and ______.",4×6,
58. The expression 28+(35−10) can be written without brackets as ______.,28+35−10,
59. The value of (8+3)×4 is ______.,44,
"60. To make 34−9+12 equal to 13, we should place brackets around ______.",9+12,
"61. If 33 students arrange themselves in groups of 5, the number of full groups is 6 and the number of students left out is 3. This is represented by the expression ______.",6×5+3,
62. The value of 24−(6+4) is ______.,14,
"63. To find the value of an expression, we first evaluate the terms and then ______ them.",add,
64. Subtracting a number is the same as adding its ______.,inverse,
65. The inverse of 14 is ______.,-14,
66. The expression 89+21−10 evaluates to ______.,100,
67. The value of 48−10×2+16÷2 is ______.,36,
68. The expression 5×(4+3) is not equal to 5×4______3.,+,
69. The value of 1−2+3−4+5−6+7−8+9−10 is ______.,-5,
"70. Without calculation, 245+289 is ______ than 246+285.",less,
"71. Without calculation, 273−145 is ______ than 272−144.",equal,
"72. Without calculation, 124+245 is ______ than 129+245.",less,
"73. Using three 3s, the expression (3+3)÷3 equals ______.",2,
74. The value of 2×(1+6) is ______.,14,
"75. The expression for ""2 groups having three adults each at ₹40 per ticket"" is ______.",2×(3×40),
Chapter 3: A Peek Beyond The Point,,
"76. 1 cm is divided into 10 equal parts, so each part is 1 ______.",millimeter (mm),
77. The length 2107​ cm can be written in decimal form as ______ cm.,2.7,
78. 1 mm is equal to ______ cm.,0.1,
79. The decimal 0.2 represents two ______.,tenths,
80. The decimal 0.05 represents five ______.,hundredths,
81. The number 70.5 is read as seventy ______ five.,point,
82. 1 meter is equal to ______ centimeters.,100,
83. 1 cm is equal to ______ m.,0.01,
84. 1 kg is equal to ______ grams.,1000,
85. 1 gram is equal to ______ kg.,0.001,
86. 1 rupee is equal to 100 ______.,paise,
87. 1 paisa is equal to ______ rupees.,0.01,
88. 12 mm is equal to ______ cm.,1.2,
89. 56 mm is equal to ______ cm.,5.6,
90. 36 cm is equal to ______ m.,0.36,
91. 325 cm is equal to ______ m.,3.25,
92. 465 g is equal to ______ kg.,0.465,
93. 1560 g is equal to ______ kg.,1.56,
94. 75 paise is equal to ______ rupees.,0.75,
95. 250 paise is equal to ______ rupees.,2.5,
"96. To separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal, we use a ______ point.",decimal,
"97. The numbers 0.2, 0.20, and 0.200 are all ______ in value.",equal,
"98. Comparing 6.456 and 6.465, the larger number is ______.",6.465,
99. The sum of 2.7 and 3.5 is ______.,6.2,
100. The difference between 3.5 and 2.7 is ______.,0.8,
101. The length 4104​1005​ units is written in decimal as ______ units.,4.45,
102. 10 one-hundredths make one ______.,tenth,
103. 100 one-hundredths make one ______.,unit,
104. The number 234 tenths can be written in decimal form as ______.,23.4,
"105. The decimal number closest to 1 among 0.9, 1.1, 1.01, and 1.11 is ______.",1.01,
"106. The total length of a honeybee with head 2103​ units, thorax 5104​ units and abdomen 7105​ units is ______ units.",15102​ or 15.2,
107. The sum of 15103​1004​ and 2106​1008​ is ______.,181002​ or 18.02,
"108. The next number in the sequence 4.4, 4.8, 5.2, 5.6, 6.0 is ______.",6.4,
"109. The decimal number for ""1 ten and 5 tenths"" is ______.",10.5,
"110. The decimal number for ""4 ones and 6 hundredths"" is ______.",4.06,
111. 1 millimeter is ______ of a meter.,10001​,
112. The sum of 2.15 and 5.26 is ______.,7.41,
113. The difference between 10.4 and 4.5 is ______.,5.9,
114. The decimal 0.274 is read as zero point two ______ four.,seven,
115. The number 4.5 can also be written as ____ without changing its value.,4.5,
Chapter 4: Algebraic Expressions,,
116. Letters such as 'a' and 's' that are used to represent numbers are called ______.,letter-numbers,
"117. An expression containing letter-numbers, like a+3, is called an ______ expression.",algebraic,
"118. The algebraic expression for ""5 more than a number y"" is ______.",y + 5,
"119. The algebraic expression for ""4 less than a number z"" is ______.",z - 4,
"120. If Shabnam's age is 's' and Aftab is 3 years younger, Aftab's age is expressed as ______.",s - 3,
121. The expression for the perimeter of a square with side length 'q' is ______.,4q,
"122. In algebra, we shorten 4×n to ______.",4n,
"123. To find the value of 7k when k=4, we calculate 7×4, which is ______.",28,
124. The value of the expression 5m+3 when m=2 is ______.,13,
125. The simplified form of the expression l+b+l+b is ______.,2l+2b,
"126. Terms that involve the same letter-numbers, such as 5c and 3c, are called ______ terms.",like,
"127. Terms with different letter-numbers, such as 18c and 11d, are called ______ terms.",unlike,
128. The simplified form of 5c+3c+10c is ______.,18c,
129. The expression (40x+75y)−(6x+10y) simplifies to __x + __y.,"34, 65",
130. The sum of (7p−3q) and (8p−4q) is ______.,15p−7q,
131. The expression 4(x+y)−y simplifies to ______.,4x+3y,
132. The expressions 5u and 5+u are not ______.,equal,
"133. The expression for the nth term of the sequence 4, 8, 12, 16... is ______.",4n,
"134. If a calendar grid has 'w' in the bottom middle cell, the cell directly above it is ______.",w - 7,
"135. In a 2×2 calendar grid with top-left number 'a', the diagonal sums are both equal to ______.",2a+8,
136. A matchstick pattern of triangles starting with 3 sticks and adding 2 for each new triangle follows the rule ______ for 'y' triangles.,2y+1,
"137. If d=6, then the value of 3d is ______.",18,
"138. If a=−4, then 10−a is equal to 10−(−4), which is ______.",14,
139. The formula for the perimeter of a regular pentagon with side 's' is ______.,5s,
140. The sum of the numbers in a plus-shaped calendar grid is always ______ times the number in the center.,5,
"141. The expression for the total amount for 'x' ₹100 notes, 'y' ₹20 notes, and 'z' ₹5 notes is ______.",100x+20y+5z,
142. The expression 10+8×y represents the time taken to grind 'y' kg of grain if the machine takes 10 seconds to start and ______ seconds per kg.,8,
143. Simplifying 2d−d−d−c results in ______.,-c,
144. Simplifying p+q−p+q results in ______.,2q,
"145. In the expression 3b−2b−b, the correct simplest form is ______.",0,
"146. A repeating pattern A, B, C, A, B, C... has design C at positions that are multiples of ______.",3,
"147. In the pattern A, B, C..., the position of the nth appearance of Design B can be described by the expression ______.",3n−1,
148. The value of 10(y−3) when y=2 is ______.,-10,
149. Adding the expressions 4d−7c+9 and 8c−11+9d results in ______.,13d+c−2,
150. Subtracting 9a−6b+14 from 6a+9b−18 gives ______.,−3a+15b−32,
151. Simplifying 8h−(5+7h)+9 results in ______.,h+4,
152. Simplifying 2(2x−3)+8x+12 results in ______.,12x+6,
153. A snail climbs 'u' cm up and slips 'd' cm down for 10 days. The expression for its final position is ______.,10(u−d),
154. Simplifying 4×5+3×5 using the distributive property gives (______)×5.,4+3,
155. Simplifying p−q+p−q gives ______.,2p−2q,
Chapter 5: Parallel and Intersecting Lines,,
"156. When a pair of lines meet each other at a point on a plane surface, we say the lines ______ each other.",intersect,
"157. When two lines intersect, the angles that are opposite to each other are called ______ opposite angles.",vertically,
158. Vertically opposite angles are always ______ to each other.,equal,
159. Adjacent angles formed by two intersecting lines that add up to 180° are called a ______.,linear pair,
"160. If two lines intersect and all four angles formed are equal, then each angle must be a ______ angle.",right (90°),
161. A pair of lines that intersect each other at right angles are called ______ lines.,perpendicular,
162. A pair of lines on the same plane that never meet are called ______ lines.,parallel,
163. A line that intersects two or more lines at distinct points is called a ______.,transversal,
"164. When a transversal intersects two parallel lines, the corresponding angles are ______.",equal,
"165. When a transversal intersects two parallel lines, the alternate interior angles are ______.",equal,
"166. When a transversal intersects two parallel lines, the sum of interior angles on the same side is ______ degrees.",180,
"167. If one angle in a linear pair is 120°, the other angle is ______ degrees.",60,
"168. If a transversal intersects two lines such that the corresponding angles are equal, then the two lines are ______.",parallel,
"169. In a parallelogram ABCD where AB is parallel to CD, if ∠ADC=60∘, then ∠DAB=______ degrees.",120,
"170. If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal and one interior angle is 135°, its corresponding interior angle on the same side is ______ degrees.",45,
"171. If an angle is 48∘, its vertically opposite angle is ______ degrees.",48,
"172. If two lines intersect, a total of ______ angles are formed at the point of intersection.",four,
173. A straight line has an angle of ______ degrees.,180,
174. The notation for parallel lines is a pair of ______ marks on the lines.,arrow,
175. The notation for perpendicular lines is a ______ symbol at the intersection.,square,
176. The angles ∠d and ∠f in the standard transversal diagram are called alternate ______ angles.,interior,
177. Two straight lines can intersect at a maximum of ______ point(s).,one,
"178. If an angle 'a' is 120∘, its linear pair 'b' would be 180∘−120∘=______.",60∘,
"179. If two lines are parallel to a third line, then they are ______ to each other.",parallel,
"180. The pairs (∠1, ∠5), (∠2, ∠6), (∠4, ∠8), and (∠3, ∠7) in a transversal diagram are known as ______ angles.",corresponding,
"181. In an ideal geometric line, the line has no ______.",thickness,
"182. If line l is perpendicular to line m, and line m is perpendicular to line n, then line l and line n are ______.",parallel,
"183. If two lines are not parallel, the corresponding angles formed by a transversal are ______.",not equal,
"184. In Fig 5.29, if AB is parallel to CD and AD is the transversal, then ∠ADC and ∠DAB are ______ angles.",interior,
"185. If ∠a is 120° and its corresponding angle ∠e is also 120°, the lines are ______.",parallel,
186. The opposite edges of a square sheet of paper are ______ to each other.,parallel,
187. The adjacent edges of a square sheet of paper are ______ to each other.,perpendicular,
"188. If two parallel lines are intersected by a perpendicular transversal, then all eight angles formed are ______ degrees.",90,
189. A justification that establishes the truth of a mathematical statement is called a ______.,proof,
"190. If an angle is 62∘, its alternate interior angle in a parallel line setup is ______ degrees.",62,
"191. If ∠a = 120° and ∠f = 70°, where a and f are corresponding angles, the lines are ______.",not parallel,
"192. If ∠3 = 50°, its corresponding interior angle ∠6 will be ______ degrees.",130,
193. The angle formed by the intersection of the diagonals of a square is ______ degrees.,90,
"194. If angle 1 is 100 degrees, then angle 4 (its vertically opposite) is ______ degrees.",100,
195. The adjacent angles in a parallelogram are ______.,supplementary,
Chapter 6: Number Play,,
196. The property of a number being even or odd is called its ______.,parity,
197. The sum of an even number of odd numbers is always ______.,even,
198. The sum of an odd number of odd numbers is always ______.,odd,
199. The product of any number of integers is odd only if all the integers are ______.,odd,
200. The parity of the number of small squares in a 27×13 grid is ______.,odd,
201. An algebraic expression that always has odd parity for any integer 'n' is ______.,2n−1 or 2n+1,
202. The formula that gives the nth even number is ______.,2n,
203. The 100th odd number is ______.,199,
"204. In a 3×3 grid using numbers 1-9, the sum of all numbers from 1 to 9 is ______.",45,
"205. A square grid where each row, column, and diagonal adds up to the same number is called a ______ square.",magic,
"206. In a 3×3 magic square using numbers from 1 to 9, the magic sum must be ______.",15,
"207. In a 3×3 magic square using numbers 1-9, the number at the center must be ______.",5,
"208. The sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13... is known as the ______ sequence.",Virahāṅka-Fibonacci,
209. Each number in the Virahāṅka sequence is the ______ of the two preceding numbers.,sum,
"210. The next number in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 is ______.",34,
211. Puzzles where digits in arithmetic problems are replaced by letters are called ______.,cryptarithms,
"212. In the cryptarithm T + T + T = UT, the digit represented by U is ______.",1,
"213. If Martin and Maria are born one year apart, the sum of their ages will always have ______ parity.",odd,
214. Adding 5 odd numbers will never result in an ______ number.,even,
215. The sum of two consecutive numbers will always be an ______ number.,odd,
216. The parity of the sum of 8 odd numbers is ______.,even,
"217. The first ever recorded 4×4 magic square, Chautīsā Yantra, has a magic sum of ______.",34,
218. The number of petals on a daisy is generally a ______ number.,Virahāṅka (Fibonacci),
219. The parity of the 20th term of the Virahāṅka sequence is ______.,even,
"220. The first recorded magic square, the Lo Shu Square, dates back to ancient ______.",China,
221. The sum of numbers in the Kubera Yantra magic square is ______.,72,
"222. In the problem of climbing an 8-step staircase by taking 1 or 2 steps, the number of ways is the 8th ______ number.",Virahāṅka,
223. The expression 4m−1 always gives ______ numbers.,odd,
224. The expression 6k+2 always gives ______ numbers.,even,
"225. If a person is the tallest in a group, the number of taller people in front of them is ______.",0,
Chapter 7: A Tale of Three Intersecting Lines,,
226. A triangle is a closed shape with three sides and three ______.,vertices (or angles),
227. A triangle with all three sides of equal length is called an ______ triangle.,equilateral,
228. A triangle with two sides of equal length is called an ______ triangle.,isosceles,
229. A triangle with all three sides of different lengths is called a ______ triangle.,scalene,
230. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be ______ than the third side.,greater,
231. This property is known as the triangle ______.,inequality,
"232. A triangle cannot be formed with side lengths of 3 cm, 4 cm, and ______ cm.",8 (or any number >= 7),
233. A triangle with one angle measuring 90° is called a ______ triangle.,right-angled,
234. A triangle where all three angles are acute is called an ______ triangle.,acute-angled,
235. A triangle with one angle greater than 90° is called an ______ triangle.,obtuse-angled,
236. The sum of the three angles in any triangle is always ______ degrees.,180,
"237. If two angles of a triangle are 50° and 70°, the third angle is ______ degrees.",60,
238. An ______ of a triangle is a perpendicular line segment drawn from a vertex to its opposite side.,altitude,
239. The angle formed by extending one side of a triangle is called an ______ angle.,exterior,
240. The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of its two opposite ______ angles.,interior,
241. A triangle is possible only if the sum of its two smaller angles is less than ______ degrees.,180,
"242. In an equilateral triangle, each angle measures ______ degrees.",60,
"243. In an isosceles triangle, the angles opposite the equal sides are ______.",equal,
"244. If one angle of a right-angled triangle is 45°, the other acute angle is ______ degrees.",45,
"245. A triangle with side lengths 3, 4, and 5 is a ______ triangle.",right-angled,
"246. To construct a triangle when three sides are given, we use a ruler and a ______.",compass,
247. A triangle can be constructed if two sides and the ______ angle are given.,included,
248. A triangle can be constructed if two angles and the ______ side are given.,included,
"249. If two angles of a triangle are equal, the sides opposite to them are also ______.",equal,
250. It is impossible for a triangle to have two ______ angles.,right (or obtuse),
251. The angle sum property of triangles was described by the Greek mathematician ______.,Euclid,
252. A triangle cannot be formed with angles measuring 90° and ______ degrees.,95 (or any angle >= 90),
"253. In a right-angled triangle, two of the sides are also its ______.",altitudes,
"254. For a triangle with sides 5 cm and 7 cm, the third side must be greater than 2 cm and less than ______ cm.",12,
"255. In a triangle, the side opposite to the largest angle is the ______ side.",longest,
Chapter 8: Working With Fractions,,
256. The product of 3×41​ is ______.,43​,
257. The product of 52​×3 is ______.,56​ or 151​,
258. The product of 21​×41​ is ______.,81​,
"259. To multiply two fractions, you multiply the numerators and multiply the ______.",denominators,
260. The general formula for multiplying two fractions is ba​×dc​=______.,b×da×c​,
261. The product of 43​×52​ is ______.,206​ or 103​,
262. The process of dividing the numerator and denominator by common factors before multiplying is called ______ the common factors.,cancelling,
263. The area of a rectangle with sides 43​ ft and 32​ ft is ______ sq. ft.,21​,
264. The reciprocal of a fraction is found by ______ its numerator and denominator.,interchanging,
265. The reciprocal of the fraction 53​ is ______.,35​,
"266. When a fraction is multiplied by its reciprocal, the product is ______.",1,
"267. To divide one fraction by another, you multiply the first fraction by the ______ of the second fraction.",reciprocal,
268. The value of 1÷32​ is ______.,23​,
269. The value of 51​÷21​ is ______.,52​,
270. The general formula for dividing two fractions is ba​÷dc​=______.,ba​×cd​,
"271. When a number is multiplied by a proper fraction (between 0 and 1), the product is ______ than the number.",less,
"272. When a number is divided by a proper fraction (between 0 and 1), the quotient is ______ than the number.",greater,
273. 343​ as an improper fraction is ______.,415​,
"274. A car runs 16 km using 1 litre of petrol. Using 243​ litres, it will run ______ km.",44,
275. Half of the remaining 65​ of a piece of land is ______ of the original land.,125​,
276. The product of 712​×245​ simplifies to ______.,145​,
"277. A baker needs 61​ kg of flour for one loaf. With 5 kg of flour, he can make ______ loaves.",30,
278. The value of 414​÷2 is ______.,47​ or 143​,
279. The value of 32​÷32​ is ______.,1,
280. The product of 7×53​ as a mixed fraction is ______.,451​,
281. The value of 332​÷183​ is ______.,38​ or 232​,
"282. The phrase ""51​ of 20"" means 51​______20.",×,
283. The fraction of the original group of ants that reached the mango tree is ______.,21​,
284. The product of (1−21​)×(1−31​)×(1−41​) simplifies to ______.,41​,
285. A whole number like 5 can be written as a fraction with a denominator of ______.,1,
"286. When dividing 12÷4, it can be restated as ""what number multiplied by 4 gives ______"".",12,
"287. If 8m of lace is used for bags requiring $\frac{1}{4}$m each, the number of bags decorated is ______.",32,
288. The product of two numbers greater than 1 is always ______ than both numbers.,greater,
289. The product of two numbers between 0 and 1 is always ______ than both numbers.,less,
290. The value of 34​÷43​ is ______.,916​,
"291. If a tap fills 101​ of a tank in one hour, it will fill the whole tank in ______ hours.",10,
"292. The formula for fraction multiplication, ba​×dc​=b×da×c​, was stated by the Indian mathematician ______.",Brahmagupta,
293. The reciprocal of a mixed fraction 141​ is ______.,54​,
294. 41​ of an hour is equal to ______ minutes.,15,
"295. If a team builds 81​ km of a canal in one day, they can build ______ km in 5 days.",85​,
"296. If 5 litres of oil is shared among 3 families, each family gets ______ litres.",35​,
"297. The order of multiplication for fractions does not matter, so ba​×dc​=______.",dc​×ba​,
298. The division 6÷41​ results in a quotient that is ______ than the dividend.,greater,
299. The division 6÷3 results in a quotient that is ______ than the dividend.,less,
300. The area of a square with side length 51​ units is ______ square units.,251​,
Question,Answer,
1. A number obtained by multiplying a number by itself is called a ___.,square number,
2. The only numbers that have an odd number of factors are ___ numbers.,square,
3. The lockers that are toggled exactly twice in the locker problem correspond to ___ numbers.,prime,
4. The sum of the first 'n' odd natural numbers is ___.,n2,
"5. If a perfect square ends in 6, the units digit of its square root is either 4 or ___.",6,
6. A perfect square can only have an ___ number of zeros at the end.,even,
"7. If a number ends with 2, 3, 7, or 8, it is not a ___.",perfect square,
"8. The difference between the squares of two consecutive numbers, n2 and (n−1)2, is equal to the odd number ___.",2n−1,
9. Adding two consecutive triangular numbers results in a ___ number.,square,
10. Every perfect square has two integer square roots: one positive and one ___.,negative,
"11. To find the square root of a perfect square using prime factorization, we group the prime factors into ___ pairs.",identical,
"12. If y=x3, then x is the ___ of y.",cube root,
13. A perfect cube can end with ___ digit from 0 to 9.,any,
14. The cube of an even number is always ___.,even,
"15. The Hardy-Ramanujan number, 1729, is the smallest number expressible as the sum of two ___ in two different ways.",cubes,
"16. The sum of 'n' consecutive odd numbers, starting from the correct one, results in the perfect cube ___.",n3,
17. A number is a perfect cube if its prime factors can be split into ___ identical groups.,three,
"18. In ancient Sanskrit, the term for square was 'varga' and the term for cube was '___'.",ghana,
19. The symbol 3​ denotes the ___.,cube root,
20. The square of 1.2 is ___.,1.44,
"21. If a number has 3 zeros at the end, its square will have ___ zeros at the end.",6,
"22. The numbers 1, 3, 6, 10, and 15 are examples of ___ numbers.",triangular,
"23. To find 1936​, knowing it's between 402 and 502 and ends in 6, the two possibilities are 44 and ___.",46,
24. A number whose prime factorization is 2×2×3×13 is not a ___ ___.,perfect square,
25. The number of non-perfect square numbers between 162 and 172 is ___.,32,
"26. In the expression 74, 7 is the base and 4 is the ___.",exponent (or power),
"27. The law of exponents for multiplication, na×nb, is equal to ___.",na+b,
"28. According to the laws of exponents, (na)b is equal to ___.",nab,
"29. Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0, like 150, equals ___.",1,
30. The expression n−a is the same as ___.,na1​,
"31. The law of exponents for division, na÷ma, can be written as ___.",(mn​)a,
"32. A number written in the form x×10y, where 1≤x<10, is in ___ form.",standard (or scientific),
"33. The number 34,30,000 written in standard form is ___.",3.43×106,
"34. A fixed, additive increase is called ___ growth, while a multiplicative increase is called exponential growth.",linear,
"35. One lakh is equal to 105, and one crore is equal to ___.",107,
"36. One million is equal to 106, and one billion is equal to ___.",109,
"37. The number of passwords possible for a 3-digit lock (using digits 0-9) is 103, which is ___.",1000,
"38. The value of (−1)56 is ___, as the exponent is even.",1,
"39. The simplified form of 25×55 is 105, which is equal to ___.","1,00,000",
40. The value of 10−3 is ___.,10001​ (or 0.001),
"41. In the Indian numbering system, one kharab is equal to ___ arab.",100,
"42. In the International numbering system, one trillion is equal to ___ billion.",1000,
43. The number 10100 is also known by the name ___.,googol,
44. The simplified exponential form of p3×p−10 is ___.,p−7,
45. The value of (72×23) is ___.,392,
46. The prime factorization of 3600 in exponential form is ___.,24×32×52,
"47. If a sheet of paper with thickness 'v' is folded 10 times, its final thickness is ___.",210v,
48. The value of (0.12)2 is ___.,0.0144,
"49. The global human population as of 2025 is approximately 8.2 billion, which is ___ in scientific notation.",8.2×109,
50. The number of seconds in a day is approximately 9× ___.,104,
"51. The modern number system, including the concept of zero, originated in ___.",India,
"52. Because European scholars learned Indian numerals from the Arab world, they are often called ___ numerals.",Arabic,
53. A number system where landmark numbers are powers of 'n' is known as a ___-n system.,base,
54. The ancient Egyptian number system was a ___-10 system.,base,
55. A system that uses the position of a symbol to determine its value is called a ___ system.,place value,
56. The Mesopotamian (or Babylonian) number system used base-___ for its calculations.,60,
57. The ___ civilization independently developed a place value system and used a seashell-like symbol for zero.,Mayan,
58. The Indian number system is a base-10 or ___ system.,decimal,
59. The use of ___ as both a placeholder and a number in its own right was a revolutionary concept from ancient India.,zero,
"60. In the Roman numeral system, the symbol 'L' represents 50 and 'C' represents ___.",100,
"61. The Roman numeral for 40 is XL, which represents 10 less than ___.",50,
"62. In a base-5 system, the landmark numbers are powers of ___.",5,
"63. To represent the number 143 in a base-5 system, we express it as 1×53+0×52+3×51+3× ___.",50,
64. The Mayan number system was almost a base-___ system.,20,
"65. The third landmark number in the Mayan system was 20×18, which equals ___.",360,
66. The product of any two landmark numbers in a base-n system is another ___ ___.,landmark number,
"67. The Chinese used two types of rod numerals, zongs and ___, which were alternated for different place values.",hengs,
"68. One of the oldest methods of number representation is making notches on a surface, also called ___ marks.",tally,
"69. The number name for 5 in the Gumulgal system is 'ukasar-ukasar-urapon', which represents 2+2+___.",1,
70. A quadrilateral is a polygon with ___ sides.,four,
"71. In a rectangle, all four angles are ___ angles.",right (or 90°),
72. The diagonals of a rectangle are ___ in length.,equal,
73. A square is a rectangle with four ___ sides.,equal,
74. The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at an angle of ___ degrees.,90,
75. The sum of the angles in any quadrilateral is ___ degrees.,360,
76. A quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel is called a ___.,parallelogram,
77. The opposite angles of a parallelogram are ___.,equal,
"78. In a parallelogram, the adjacent angles are supplementary, meaning they add up to ___ degrees.",180,
79. The diagonals of a parallelogram ___ each other.,bisect,
80. A parallelogram with all four sides equal is called a ___.,rhombus,
"81. Every square is a rhombus, but not every rhombus is a ___.",square,
82. The diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular ___ of each other.,bisectors,
83. A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides is a ___.,trapezium,
"84. In an isosceles trapezium, the non-parallel sides are ___.",equal,
85. A quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of equal-length adjacent sides is a ___.,kite,
"86. In a kite, one of the diagonals is the perpendicular ___ of the other.",bisector,
"87. If a quadrilateral has three right angles, the fourth angle must be a ___ angle.",right,
"88. A square possesses the properties of a rectangle, a rhombus, and a ___.",parallelogram,
89. The diagonals of a ___ bisect the angles of the quadrilateral.,rhombus (or square),
"90. In parallelogram ABCD, if ∠A=70∘, then ∠C=70∘ and $\angle B = $ ___.",110∘,
91. A rectangle can be defined as a quadrilateral whose diagonals are equal and ___ each other.,bisect,
"92. If the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, then it must be a ___.",rectangle,
"93. If the diagonals of a parallelogram are perpendicular, it must be a ___.",rhombus,
94. A quadrilateral that is both a kite and a parallelogram is a ___.,rhombus,
95. A quadrilateral that is both a rectangle and a rhombus is a ___.,square,
"96. To form a square with a diagonal of length 8 cm, the other diagonal must also be 8 cm long and they must intersect at ___ degrees.",90,
"97. In △AOB of a rectangle ABCD where diagonals intersect at O, if ∠AOB=60∘, then △AOB is an ___ triangle.",equilateral,
98. The property that opposite sides of a rectangle are parallel can be proven using the fact that consecutive interior angles add up to ___.,180°,
99. A number is divisible by 2 if its ___ digit is even.,units (or last),
100. A number is divisible by 5 if its units digit is either 0 or ___.,5,
101. A number is divisible by 10 if its units digit is ___.,0,
102. A number is divisible by 3 if the ___ of its digits is divisible by 3.,sum,
103. A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by ___.,9,
104. A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last ___ digits is divisible by 4.,two,
105. A number is divisible by 8 if the number formed by its last ___ digits is divisible by 8.,three,
106. A number is divisible by 6 if it is divisible by both ___ and ___.,"2, 3",
"107. To check for divisibility by 11, we find the difference between the sum of digits at odd places and the sum of digits at ___ places.",even,
"108. If a number is divisible by 'a' and 'b' where 'a' and 'b' are co-prime, it is divisible by their ___.",product,
109. The repeated sum of the digits of a number until a single digit is obtained is called its ___ ___.,digital root,
110. The digital root of a number is the same as the ___ when the number is divided by 9 (with 9 replacing a remainder of 0).,remainder,
"111. The sum of four consecutive numbers, when combined with '+' and '-' signs, always results in an ___ number.",even,
"112. The general form for an even number is 2n, and for an odd number is ___.",2n+1,
113. An even number plus an odd number is always ___.,odd,
"114. If a number is divisible by 18, it must also be divisible by all its factors, such as 2, 3, 6, and ___.",9,
115. A number that leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 can be written in the form ___.,3k+2,
"116. In a cryptarithm, if AB×5=BC, the value of A must be ___.",1,
117. The digital root of 489710 is ___.,2,
"118. The sum of three consecutive even numbers, 2n,2n+2,2n+4, is 6n+6, which is always divisible by ___.",6,
119. A number is divisible by 12 if it is divisible by both 3 and ___.,4,
120. A number of the form 5k−2 leaves a remainder of ___ when divided by 5.,3,
121. The property a(b+c)=ab+ac is known as the ___ property.,distributive,
"122. Mathematical statements like (a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2, which are true for all values of the variables, are called ___.",identities,
123. The product of (a+m) and (b+n) expands to ___.,ab+an+mb+mn,
124. Terms that have the exact same literal factors (variables raised to the same power) are called ___ terms.,like,
125. The expansion of the identity (a+b)2 is ___.,a2+2ab+b2,
"126. The identity for the square of a difference, (a−b)2, expands to ___.",a2−2ab+b2,
"127. The product of a sum and a difference, (a+b)(a−b), simplifies to the identity ___.",a2−b2,
"128. To calculate 1022 mentally, we can use the identity (100+2)2, which equals $10000 + 400 + 4 = $ ___.",10404,
"129. To calculate 99×101 mentally, we use the identity (100−1)(100+1), which equals $10000-1 = $ ___.",9999,
130. The expansion of (a+b)3 is ___.,a3+3a2b+3ab2+b3,
"131. In the expression 5w2+6w, the terms cannot be added because they are not ___ terms.",like,
132. The simplified form of (k+1)2−1 is ___.,k2+2k,
133. The expression (a−b)2 is always equal to the expression ___.,(b−a)2,
134. Brahmagupta referred to the use of the distributive property for multiplication as ___-gunanam.,khanda,
"135. In the expression (6x+5)2, the middle term of the expansion is ___.",60x,
"136. The expression for the number of circles in the pattern 1×3,2×4,3×5,... for Step k is ___.",k(k+2),
"137. The area of a square with side (m+n) is (m+n)2. If we subtract four rectangles of area mn, the remaining area is ___.",(n−m)2,
"138. If a=31 and b=1, then a2=(a+b)(a−b)+b2, which is $(32)(30) + 1^2 = $___.",961,
"139. To multiply any number by 11 quickly, we can use the fact that 11=10+___.",1,
140. A relationship where two quantities change by the same multiplicative factor is called a ___ relationship.,proportional,
141. A ___ is used to compare two quantities by division.,ratio,
"142. In the ratio 60:40, the numbers 60 and 40 are called the ___.",terms,
"143. An equality of two ratios, like 60:40 :: 30:20, is called a ___.",proportion,
144. A ratio is in its simplest form when its terms are divided by their ___.,HCF (Highest Common Factor),
"145. If a:b :: c:d, the property ad=bc is known as ___ multiplication.",cross,
146. The method to find a fourth proportional quantity when three are given is known as the Rule of ___.,Three,
"147. To divide a quantity 'x' in the ratio m:n, the first part is m×m+nx​ and the second part is ___.",n×m+nx​,
"148. To maintain the same taste, if 6 glasses of a drink need 10 spoons of sugar, 18 glasses will need ___ spoons.",30,
"149. To compare ratios, it is essential that the quantities are measured in the ___ units.",same,
"150. If we add or subtract the same number from the terms of a ratio, the new ratio is not necessarily ___ to the original.",proportional,
"151. If a business profit of ₹4,000 is to be shared in the investment ratio of 3:1, the shares will be ₹3,000 and ₹___.","1,000",
"152. To convert hours to minutes, we multiply by ___.",60,
153. One hectare is equal to ___ square metres.,"10,000",
"154. One litre is equal to 1,000 millilitres or ___ cubic centimetres (cc).","1,000",
155. The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is F=59​C+ ___.,32,
"156. If a car travels 90 km in 150 minutes, it will cover ___ km in 240 minutes (4 hours) at the same speed.",144,
157. Sharing 42 counters in the ratio of 4:3 results in shares of 24 and ___.,18,
158. The ratio of width to height for a rectangle that is 90 mm wide and 60 mm high is 3:___ in simplest form.,2,
"159. If two ratios are proportional, their simplest forms are ___.",the same (or equal),
160. The square root of 576 is ___.,24,
161. The cube root of 1331 is ___.,11,
162. The value of (−4)3 is ___.,-64,
"163. The smallest square number that is divisible by 4, 9, and 10 is ___.",900,
164. The prime factorization of 648 in exponential form is ___.,23×34,
"165. The sum of the first seven consecutive odd numbers is 72, which equals ___.",49,
166. A square with an area of 441 m2 has a side length of ___ m.,21,
"167. The number 500 is not a perfect cube because in its prime factorization, 2×2×5×5×5, the factor 2 does not appear ___ times.",three,
"168. If a number ends in 4 or 6, its square must end in ___.",6,
169. The value of 2−4 is ___.,161​,
"170. If the Earth's mass is 5.976×1024 kg, the exponent is ___.",24,
"171. The number of stars in our galaxy is approximately 1011, which is one hundred ___.",billion,
172. The value of (32×104) is ___.,"90,000",
173. The Roman numeral D represents 500 and M represents ___.,"1,000",
174. A number system with a base is more efficient for arithmetic operations because the product of any two landmark numbers is another ___ ___.,landmark number,
175. The diagonals of a square divide the angles of the square into two ___ halves.,equal,
176. A rhombus is a parallelogram with four equal ___.,sides,
"177. If the opposite sides of a quadrilateral are equal, then it must be a ___.",parallelogram,
178. A regular polygon is one in which all sides and all ___ are equal.,angles,
"179. If a number is divisible by 24, it must be divisible by 3 and ___.",8,
"180. A number that leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 and 4 must be 2 more than a multiple of their LCM, which is ___.",12,
"181. In the cryptarithm AB+37=6A, the value of B must be ___.",5,
182. Simplifying the algebraic expression (5m+6n)2 gives 25m2+60mn+ ___.,36n2,
183. The expression (3−x)(x−6) expands to ___.,−x2+9x−18,
184. The product of (2x−21​)2 is 4x2−2x+ ___.,41​,
"185. If a mixture contains acid and water in a ratio of 1:5, a 240 mL solution contains ___ mL of acid.",40,
"186. To make soft idlis, rice and urad dal are mixed in a 2:1 ratio. For 6 cups of mixture, you need ___ cups of rice.",4,
187. 1 metre is approximately equal to ___ feet.,3.281,
"188. If 221​ palas of saffron cost 73​ niskas, then 9 niskas can buy ___ palas of saffron.",5221​,
189. The smallest number by which 1323 must be multiplied to make it a perfect cube is ___.,7,
"190. The value of 2(52+32) can be written as the sum of two squares, which is 82+___.",22,
191. The area of the shaded region formed by a square of side 'n' inside a square of side 'm' with a border of width 'w' can be expressed as ___.,(m+n)2−4mn or (n−m)2,
192. A rectangle is a parallelogram with all angles equal to ___.,90°,
193. The number 1 is the only factor of the number ___.,1,
194. The value of (a−b)(a2+ab+b2) is ___.,a3−b3,
195. A number is divisible by 15 if it is divisible by both 3 and ___.,5,
196. The sum of the angles of a triangle is ___ degrees.,180,
197. A quadrilateral whose diagonals are perpendicular to each other is not necessarily a ___.,rhombus,
198. The digital root of the number 93547 is ___.,1,
199. The number of non-square numbers between 992 and 1002 is ___.,198,
200. The cube root of 10648 is ___.,22,
201. The number 4104 is a taxicab number because it is 23+163 and also ___.,93+153,
202. The simplified form of 2−4×27 is ___.,23,
203. The value of 210 is ___.,1024,
"204. The number of seconds it takes for light to reach Earth from the Sun is about 500, which is 5× ___.",102,
"205. The Roman numeral M represents 1000, and D represents ___.",500,
206. The number system developed in Mesopotamia is also known as the ___ number system.,Babylonian,
207. A rhombus is a special type of parallelogram where the diagonals are ___ bisectors of each other.,perpendicular,
208. The measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon is ___ degrees.,108,
"209. If a number is divisible by 4 and 6, it is not always divisible by 24, but it must be divisible by their LCM, which is ___.",12,
210. A number of the form 6k+2 when added to another number of the form 6j+4 will result in a number divisible by ___.,6,
211. The product of (a−u)(b−v) is ___.,ab−av−ub+uv,
"212. To find the value of 1972 using an identity, we can express it as (200−3)2, which equals ___.",38809,
"213. To share ₹4,500 in a 2:3 ratio, the two parts will be ₹1800 and ₹___.",2700,
"214. If a tap fills a 500 mL mug in 15 seconds, it will take ___ seconds to fill a 10-litre bucket.",300,
215. A perfect square's prime factors must all have ___ exponents.,even,
216. A perfect cube's prime factors must all have exponents that are multiples of ___.,3,
217. The cube of a 2-digit number can have at most ___ digits.,6,
"218. The number of drops of water on Earth is estimated to be 2×1025, which has ___ digits.",26,
219. The simplified form of 9−7÷94 is ___.,9−11,
"220. An abacus with lines for 1, 10, 100, 1000... is constructed using a ___ system.",decimal (or base-10),
"221. The diagonals of a ___ are of equal length, bisect each other, and are perpendicular to each other.",square,
222. The sum of the exterior angles of any convex polygon is ___ degrees.,360,
223. The product of three consecutive integers is always divisible by ___.,6,
"224. If 31z5 is a multiple of 9, the value of z must be ___.",9,
"225. A number that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3, 4, and 5 must be one more than a multiple of their LCM, which is ___.",60,
226. Simplifying the expression (3a−9b)(3a+9b) gives ___.,9a2−81b2,
"227. The area of Delhi is 1,484 sq. km and its population is 30 million. Its population density is approximately ___ people per sq. km.",20216,
"228. The number 64 is a perfect square (82) and a perfect cube (43), making it a perfect ___ power.",sixth,
"229. Any number that is a perfect sixth power, like n6, is both a square, (n3)2, and a ___, (n2)3.",cube,
230. The value of (a+b)2−(a−b)2 is always ___.,4ab,
231. The value of (a+b)2+(a−b)2 is always ___.,2(a2+b2),
232. The number of zeros in the square of 700 is ___.,4,
233. The number 100 can be expressed as the difference of two squares: $26^2 - $ ___.,242,
"234. In the cryptarithm PQ×8=RS, P, Q, R, S must be the digits ___, ___, ___, ___ respectively.","1, 2, 9, 6",
235. The simplified form of the ratio 15:35 is ___.,3:7,
236. The sum of two multiples of 3 is a multiple of 6 only if the sum of the numbers they are multiplied by is ___.,odd,
"237. The number of tiny squares in a grid of 8×8 large squares, where each large square contains 2×2 small squares, is ___.",256,
"238. If the cost of copper is ₹906/kg and nickel is ₹1,341/kg, the metal cost of a 7.74g ₹10 coin (3:1 Cu:Ni ratio) is approx ₹___.",7.9,
239. The digital root of the sum of four consecutive numbers is always an ___ number.,even,
240. The prime factorization of 540 is 22× ___ ×51.,33,
241. The number 13832 is a taxicab number because it equals 23+243 and ___.,183+203,
"242. A day on Neptune is about 16.1 hours, which is approximately ___ seconds.",57960,
"243. The estimated number of trees globally is 3 trillion, which is written as 3× ___ in scientific notation.",1012,
244. The Chinese number system was a place value system that alternated between zong and ___ symbols to avoid ambiguity.,heng,
245. A parallelogram is a ___ if its diagonals are equal and perpendicular.,square,
246. The sum of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 9 is always a multiple of ___.,3,
247. The product of two consecutive even numbers is always divisible by ___.,8,
248. The square of any odd number is always 1 more than a multiple of ___.,8,
249. The area of a rectangle with sides (3−x) and (x−6) is ___.,−x2+9x−18,
"250. To make lemonade with the same sweetness, the ratio of glasses to sugar spoons must be ___.",proportional,
251. The side length of a square with area 125 cm2 is between 11 cm and ___ cm.,12,
252. The 36th odd number is ___.,71,
253. The square of 2.5 is ___.,6.25,
"254. The number of times locker #36 is toggled is equal to the number of factors of 36, which is ___.",9,
"255. The number of stars in the observable universe is estimated to be 2×1023, which is 200 ___ sextillion.",thousand,
256. The number 1 followed by a googol of zeros is called a ___.,googolplex,
257. An ancient abacus that used a decimal system represented numbers by placing counters on lines corresponding to ___ of 10.,powers,
258. A quadrilateral with four equal sides and one right angle must be a ___.,square,
259. The sum of the interior angles of a hexagon is ___ degrees.,720,
260. A number that leaves a remainder of 4 when divided by 5 can be written as 5k−___.,1,
261. The expansion of (a+m)(b+n) is a visual representation of the ___ property.,distributive,
262. The value of (6x+5y)2 is 36x2+60xy+ ___.,25y2,
"263. If a 200g tea packet costs ₹200, the cost per kg is ₹___.",1000,
264. The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is a constant known as ___.,π (pi),
265. The cube of 0.2 is ___.,0.008,
"266. If the number of lotuses in a pond triples every day, this is an example of ___ growth.",exponential,
267. The simplified form of (13−2)−3 is ___.,136,
"268. The ancient Indian text, the Yajurveda Samhita, mentioned names of numbers based on powers of ___.",10,
"269. The first known instance of writing numbers using ten digits, including a dot for zero, is in the ___ manuscript.",Bakhshali,
"270. All rectangles are parallelograms, but not all parallelograms are ___.",rectangles,
"271. The sum of the measures of the exterior angles of a convex polygon, one at each vertex, is ___.",360°,
"272. If a number leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 7, and another leaves a remainder of 5, their product will leave a remainder of ___.",1,
273. The expression y+2(y+2) simplifies to ___.,3y+4,
"274. To find the area of a square with side length 99, we can calculate (100−1)2, which equals ___.",9801,
"275. If a farmer needs 10 tonnes of manure for 1 acre, he will need approximately ___ tonnes for a 200 ft by 500 ft plot.",23,
"276. In the locker problem, locker #100 will be ___ at the end.",open,
277. The sum of consecutive odd numbers 13+15+17+19 equals ___.,43 or 64,
278. The number of passwords possible for a 6-slot lock using letters A-Z is ___.,266,
"279. The total number of ants in the world is estimated to be 2×1016, which is 20 ___.",quadrillion,
280. The Mayan system used a ___ for 1 and a bar for 5.,dot,
"281. In a kite ABCD with AB=AD and CB=CD, the diagonal ___ bisects the angles ∠A and ∠C.",AC,
"282. The number 661 leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 7, and 4779 leaves a remainder of 5. Their sum, 5440, will leave a remainder of ___.",1,
283. The expression ab2+a2b+a2b2 can be factorized by taking out the common factor ___.,ab,
284. The squares of even numbers are always multiples of ___.,4,
285. A mixture of 40 kg contains sand and cement in the ratio 3:1. It contains ___ kg of sand.,30,
286. 1 hectare is approximately equal to ___ acres.,2.471,
287. A tractor that ploughs 4 times faster than oxen will take ___ the time to plough the same field.,one-fourth,
288. A square whose sidelength is n units will have an area of ___ square units.,n2,
289. The number 2800 is not a perfect square because the prime factor ___ does not have a pair.,7,
290. The number of cubes of side 1 cm that make a cube of side 3 cm is ___.,27,
"291. If the product of two numbers is 1, they are ___ of each other.",reciprocals,
"292. The value of (23)2 is the same as (22)3, which is ___.",64,
293. The number of ants for every human in the world is approximately ___.,2.5 million,
294. The value of the Roman numeral MMCCCLXII is ___.,2362,
"295. If the opposite angles of a quadrilateral are equal, it must be a ___.",parallelogram,
296. The property a(b+c)=ab+ac is fundamental for expanding ___ expressions.,algebraic,
"297. The smallest number that leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 3, 3 when by 4, and 4 when by 5 is ___.",59,
"298. To produce 40 mL of green paint by mixing blue and yellow in a 3:5 ratio, you need ___ mL of blue paint.",15,
"299. In the identity (a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2, the term 2ab represents the area of two ___ with sides a and b.",rectangles,
"300. The ratio of the length of a wall to the bags of cement is 60:3. In its simplest form, this ratio is ___.",20:1,
Question,Answer,
Chapter 1: Number Systems,,
"1. A number 'r' is called a ________ number if it can be written in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.",rational,
2. The collection of all integers is denoted by the symbol ________.,Z,
3. There are ________ many rational numbers between any two given rational numbers.,infinitely,
"4. A number 's' is called ________ if it cannot be written in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.",irrational,
5. The collection of all rational and irrational numbers together make up the collection of ________ numbers.,real,
6. The decimal expansion of a rational number is either terminating or ________.,non-terminating recurring,
7. The decimal expansion of an irrational number is ________.,non-terminating non-recurring,
8. The sum of a rational number and an irrational number is always ________.,irrational,
9. The product of a non-zero rational number and an irrational number is always ________.,irrational,
"10. For positive real numbers a and b, √ab is equal to ________.",√a √b,
11. The identity (√a + √b)(√a - √b) simplifies to ________.,a - b,
12. The identity (a + √b)(a - √b) simplifies to ________.,a² - b,
13. The process of converting an expression's denominator from an irrational to a rational number is called ________ the denominator.,rationalising,
"14. To rationalise the denominator of 1/(√a - b), we multiply it by ________.",(√a + b)/(√a + b),
15. The symbol √ is called the ________ sign.,radical,
16. The law of exponents states that a^m * a^n = ________.,a^(m+n),
17. The law of exponents states that (a^m)^n = ________.,a^(mn),
"18. According to the laws of exponents, a^m / a^n = ________.",a^(m-n),
"19. Any non-zero number 'a' raised to the power of 0, i.e., a⁰, is equal to ________.",1,
20. The law of exponents states that a^m * b^m = ________.,(ab)^m,
21. Every natural number is a ________ number.,whole,
22. Every integer is a ________ number.,rational,
23. The number π (pi) is an example of an ________ number.,irrational,
"24. Zero is a ________ number, but not a natural number.",whole,
25. Every point on the number line represents a unique ________ number.,real,
26. The number √4 is a ____ number because its value is 2.,rational,
27. The sum of two irrational numbers can be either rational or ________.,irrational,
28. The number 0.3796 has a ________ decimal expansion.,terminating,
29. The number 1.1010010001... has a ________ decimal expansion.,non-terminating non-recurring,
30. We define a^(m/n) as (ⁿ√a) raised to the power ________.,m,
Chapter 2: Polynomials,,
31. An algebraic expression in which the variables involved have only whole number powers is called a ________.,polynomial,
32. A polynomial with only one term is called a ________.,monomial,
33. A polynomial with exactly two terms is called a ________.,binomial,
34. A polynomial with exactly three terms is called a ________.,trinomial,
35. The highest power of the variable in a polynomial is called its ________.,degree,
36. A polynomial of degree one is called a ________ polynomial.,linear,
37. A polynomial of degree two is called a ________ polynomial.,quadratic,
38. A polynomial of degree three is called a ________ polynomial.,cubic,
39. The degree of a non-zero constant polynomial is ________.,zero,
40. The degree of the zero polynomial is ________.,not defined,
41. A real number 'a' is a zero of a polynomial p(x) if ________.,p(a) = 0,
42. A linear polynomial in one variable has exactly ________ zero.,one,
43. A non-zero constant polynomial has ________ zero.,no,
"44. The Remainder Theorem states that if p(x) is divided by the linear polynomial x - a, the remainder is ________.",p(a),
45. The Factor Theorem states that (x – a) is a factor of the polynomial p(x) if ________.,p(a) = 0,
"46. According to the Factor Theorem, if (x – a) is a factor of p(x), then ________.",p(a) = 0,
47. The algebraic identity for (x + y)² is ________.,x² + 2xy + y²,
48. The algebraic identity for (x - y)² is ________.,x² - 2xy + y²,
49. The algebraic identity for x² - y² is ________.,(x + y)(x - y),
50. The expansion of (x + a)(x + b) is ________.,x² + (a + b)x + ab,
51. The expansion of (x + y + z)² is ________.,x² + y² + z² + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx,
52. The expanded form of (x + y)³ is ________.,x³ + y³ + 3xy(x + y),
53. The expanded form of (x - y)³ is ________.,x³ - y³ - 3xy(x - y),
54. The identity x³ + y³ + z³ – 3xyz is equal to (x + y + z) multiplied by ________.,(x² + y² + z² – xy – yz – zx),
"55. If x + y + z = 0, then x³ + y³ + z³ is equal to ________.",3xyz,
"56. In the polynomial 2 - x² + x³, the coefficient of x² is ________.",-1,
57. A zero of a polynomial is also called a ________ of the polynomial equation.,root,
58. A quadratic polynomial can have at most ________ zeroes.,two,
59. Every real number is a zero of the ________ polynomial.,zero,
"60. The general form of a quadratic polynomial in variable x is ax² + bx + c, where ________.",a ≠ 0,
Chapter 3: Coordinate Geometry,,
61. The system used for describing the position of a point in a plane is known as the ________ system.,Cartesian,
62. The horizontal line in the Cartesian plane is called the ________.,x-axis,
63. The vertical line in the Cartesian plane is called the ________.,y-axis,
64. The point where the x-axis and the y-axis intersect is called the ________.,origin,
65. The coordinate axes divide the plane into four parts called ________.,quadrants,
66. The x-coordinate of a point is also known as the ________.,abscissa,
67. The y-coordinate of a point is also known as the ________.,ordinate,
68. The coordinates of the origin are ________.,"(0, 0)",
"69. For any point on the x-axis, the value of the ________-coordinate is zero.",y,
"70. For any point on the y-axis, the value of the ________-coordinate is zero.",x,
71. The coordinates of a point in the first quadrant are of the form ________.,"(+, +)",
72. The coordinates of a point in the second quadrant are of the form ___,"(-, +)",
73. The coordinates of a point in the third quadrant are of the form ________.,"(-, -)",
74. The coordinates of a point in the fourth quadrant are of the form ________.,"(+, -)",
75. The coordinates of any point on the x-axis are of the form ________.,"(x, 0)",
76. The coordinates of any point on the y-axis are of the form ________.,"(0, y)",
"77. The abscissa of the point (5, -3) is ________.",5,
"78. The ordinate of the point (-2, 7) is ________.",7,
"79. The point (-4, -6) lies in the ________ quadrant.",third,
"80. The point (3, -5) lies in the ________ quadrant.",fourth,
"81. To locate a point in a plane, we need two perpendicular lines called the ________.",coordinate axes,
"82. The plane is called the Cartesian plane, or the ________.",coordinate plane,
83. The perpendicular distance of a point from the y-axis is its ________.,x-coordinate (or abscissa),
84. The perpendicular distance of a point from the x-axis is its ________.,y-coordinate (or ordinate),
85. The point whose ordinate is 4 and which lies on the y-axis is ________.,"(0, 4)",
86. The point whose abscissa is -3 and which lies on the x-axis is ________.,"(-3, 0)",
"87. The point identified by the coordinates (-3, -5) is in the ________ quadrant.",third,
"88. The point identified by the coordinates (2, -4) is in the ________ quadrant.",fourth,
"89. The point (0, -4) lies on the ________.",y-axis,
"90. The point (5, 0) lies on the ________.",x-axis,
Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables,,
"91. An equation of the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b, c are real numbers and a, b are not both zero, is called a ________ in two variables.",linear equation,
92. A linear equation in one variable has a ________ solution.,unique,
93. A linear equation in two variables has ________ many solutions.,infinitely,
"94. A solution of a linear equation in two variables is a pair of values, one for x and one for y, which ________ the given equation.",satisfy,
95. The graph of every linear equation in two variables is a ________.,straight line,
96. Every point on the graph of a linear equation in two variables is a ________ of the linear equation.,solution,
97. The equation 2x + 5 = 0 can be expressed in two variables as 2x + ________ + 5 = 0.,0y,
98. The graph of the equation x = a is a straight line parallel to the ________.,y-axis,
99. The graph of the equation y = a is a straight line parallel to the ________.,x-axis,
100. The graph of the equation y = mx represents a line passing through the ________.,origin,
"101. For the equation 2x + 3y = 12, a solution is written as an ordered pair ________.","(x, y)",
102. An easy way to find a solution is to take x = 0 and find the corresponding value of ________.,y,
103. The solution of a linear equation is not affected when the same number is ________ to both sides of the equation.,added or subtracted,
104. The equation x = 4y has ________ as one of its solutions.,"(4, 1) or (0, 0)",
"105. In the equation 2x + 3y = k, if x=2 and y=1 is a solution, then the value of k is ________.",7,
106. The equation y = 2 can be written in two variables as 0x + ________ - 2 = 0.,1y,
107. The equation 2x = y can be written in the form ax + by + c = 0 as ________.,2x - y + 0 = 0,
"108. The solution of a linear equation in two variables, like x + 2y = 6, corresponds to a ________ on the line representing the equation.",point,
"109. If (4, 0) is a solution of x - 2y = 4, then 4 - 2(0) must equal ________.",4,
110. The equation of the x-axis is ________.,y = 0,
111. The equation of the y-axis is ________.,x = 0,
112. The graph of x + y = 7 passes through the point ________.,"(any point like (3,4), (7,0), etc.)",
"113. The point (0, 3) lies on the graph of the linear equation 3x + 4y = ________.",12,
114. The equation 3y + 4 = 0 will have y = -4/3 for ________ value of x.,any,
115. A linear equation in two variables cannot have both 'a' and 'b' equal to ________.,zero,
116. Every solution of the linear equation is a ________ on the graph of the linear equation.,point,
117. Any point which does not lie on the graph of a linear equation in two variables is not a ________ of the equation.,solution,
118. The equation 2x + 5y = 0 has a solution at the ________.,"origin (0,0)",
"119. A solution means a pair of values, one for x and one for y, which makes the two sides of the equation ________.",equal,
120. The equation 4 = 5x - 3y can be written in standard form as ________.,5x - 3y - 4 = 0,
Chapter 5: Introduction to Euclid's Geometry,,
121. The word 'geometry' comes from the Greek words 'geo' and ________.,metrein',
"122. In ancient India, the ________ were the manuals of geometrical constructions.",Sulbasutras,
123. A ________ is that which has no part.,point,
124. A ________ is breadthless length.,line,
"125. A ________ has shape, size, position, and can be moved from one place to another.",solid,
126. The boundaries of surfaces are curves or ________.,straight lines,
"127. In geometry, we take a point, a line and a plane as ________ terms.",undefined,
128. Assumptions which are obvious universal truths and not proved are called ________ or postulates.,axioms,
129. Euclid's first axiom states that things which are equal to the same thing are ________ to one another.,equal,
130. Euclid's fifth axiom states that the ________ is greater than the part.,whole,
131. Euclid's first postulate states that a straight line may be drawn from any one point to ________.,any other point,
"132. Axiom 5.1 states that given two distinct points, there is a ________ line that passes through them.",unique,
133. Euclid's second postulate states that a terminated line can be produced ________.,indefinitely,
134. Euclid's fourth postulate states that all ________ angles are equal to one another.,right,
135. The statements that were proved by Euclid are called propositions or ________.,theorems,
136. A system of axioms is called ________ if it is impossible to deduce a statement that contradicts any axiom.,consistent,
137. Two distinct lines cannot have more than ________ point in common.,one,
138. Euclid's famous treatise on geometry is called ________.,Elements',
139. A solid has ________ dimensions.,three,
140. A surface has ________ dimensions.,two,
141. A point has ________ dimensions.,zero (or no),
142. A line has ________ dimension.,one,
143. The edges of a surface are ________.,lines,
144. The ends of a line are ________.,points,
"145. Euclid's Axiom 2 states if equals are added to equals, the wholes are ________.",equal,
"146. A Greek mathematician, ________ is credited with giving the first known proof.",Thales,
147. Euclid's third postulate states that a ________ can be drawn with any centre and any radius.,circle,
148. Euclid's fifth postulate is about two straight lines being intersected by a ________.,third straight line,
149. Euclid belonged to the country ________.,Greece,
150. Every line segment has one and only one ________.,mid-point,
Chapter 6: Lines and Angles,,
151. An angle which is greater than 180° but less than 360° is called a ________ angle.,reflex,
152. Two angles whose sum is 90° are called ________ angles.,complementary,
153. Two angles whose sum is 180° are called ________ angles.,supplementary,
154. Two adjacent angles are said to form a ________ if their non-common arms are two opposite rays.,linear pair,
"155. If a ray stands on a line, then the sum of two adjacent angles so formed is ________.",180°,
"156. If two lines intersect each other, then the ________ angles are equal.",vertically opposite,
157. Lines which are parallel to the same line are ________ to each other.,parallel,
"158. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then each pair of corresponding angles is ________.",equal,
"159. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then each pair of alternate interior angles is ________.",equal,
"160. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then each pair of interior angles on the same side of the transversal is ________.",supplementary,
"161. If a transversal intersects two lines such that a pair of corresponding angles is equal, then the two lines are ________.",parallel,
162. An angle which measures exactly 90° is called a ________ angle.,right,
163. An angle which measures more than 90° but less than 180° is called an ________ angle.,obtuse,
164. An angle which measures exactly 180° is called a ________ angle.,straight,
165. A part of a line with two end points is called a ________.,line-segment,
166. A part of a line with one end point is called a ________.,ray,
"167. If three or more points lie on the same line, they are called ________ points.",collinear,
168. The sum of all angles around a point is ________.,360°,
169. The sum of the angles of a triangle is ________.,180°,
170. An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of its two ________.,interior opposite angles,
"171. If two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal, the bisectors of any pair of alternate interior angles are ________.",parallel,
"172. Two angles are adjacent if they have a common vertex, a common arm and their non-common arms are on ________ sides of the common arm.",different,
173. The axiom related to a linear pair of angles is called the ________.,Linear Pair Axiom,
"174. If one of the angles of a linear pair is acute, the other angle must be ________.",obtuse,
175. Lines that do not intersect are called ________ lines.,parallel,
176. The rays making an angle are called the ________ of the angle.,arms,
177. The end point of the rays forming an angle is called the ________.,vertex,
178. The measure of a straight angle is ________.,180°,
"179. If two lines intersect, they form two pairs of ________ angles.",vertically opposite,
"180. If a transversal intersects two lines such that the bisectors of a pair of corresponding angles are parallel, then the two lines are ________.",parallel,
Chapter 7: Triangles,,
181. Figures whose shapes and sizes are both the same are called ________ figures.,congruent,
"182. According to the SAS congruence rule, two triangles are congruent if two sides and the ________ angle of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of the other.",included,
183. The full form of CPCT is ________ of Congruent Triangles.,Corresponding Parts,
184. The ASA congruence rule states that two triangles are congruent if two angles and the ________ side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of the other.,included,
"185. In an isosceles triangle, angles opposite to equal sides are ________.",equal,
"186. In a triangle, sides opposite to equal angles are ________.",equal,
"187. The SSS congruence rule states that if three ________ of one triangle are equal to the three corresponding sides of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.",sides,
188. The RHS congruence rule applies to two ________ triangles.,right-angled,
"189. According to the RHS rule, two right triangles are congruent if the hypotenuse and ________ of one triangle are equal to the corresponding parts of the other.",one side,
"190. In a triangle, the angle opposite to the longer side is ________.",larger,
"191. In a triangle, the side opposite to the larger angle is ________.",longer,
192. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is ________ than the third side.,greater,
193. A triangle with two equal sides is called an ________ triangle.,isosceles,
194. A triangle with all three sides equal is called an ________ triangle.,equilateral,
195. Each angle of an equilateral triangle measures ________.,60°,
196. The AAS congruence rule states that two triangles are congruent if any two pairs of angles and one pair of ________ sides are equal.,corresponding,
197. The Side-Side-Angle (SSA) rule is ________ a valid criterion for congruence of triangles.,not,
"198. The Angle-Angle-Angle (AAA) criterion is used for proving ________, not congruence.",similarity,
199. The difference between any two sides of a triangle is ________ than the third side.,less,
200. The perpendicular distance from a vertex to the opposite side is called the ________.,altitude,
201. A line segment joining a vertex to the mid-point of the opposite side is called a ________.,median,
202. The sum of the three angles of a triangle is ________.,180°,
"203. A triangle has three sides, three angles and three ________.",vertices,
"204. If ∆ PQR ≅ ∆ ABC, then the side PQ corresponds to the side ________.",AB,
"205. In a right-angled triangle, the ________ is the longest side.",hypotenuse,
"206. In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB = AC, the bisector of ∠A is also the ________ to the side BC.",perpendicular bisector,
"207. In ∆ ABC and ∆ PQR, if AB = PQ, BC = QR and ∠B = ∠Q, then the triangles are congruent by ________ rule.",SAS,
"208. In ∆ ABC and ∆ DEF, if ∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F and BC = EF, then the triangles are congruent by ________ rule.",ASA,
"209. For congruence of triangles, out of three equal parts, at least one has to be a ________.",side,
210. A closed figure formed by three intersecting lines is called a ________.,triangle,
Chapter 8: Quadrilaterals,,
211. A quadrilateral in which both pairs of opposite sides are parallel is called a ________.,parallelogram,
212. A diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two ________ triangles.,congruent,
"213. In a parallelogram, opposite sides are ________.",equal,
"214. In a parallelogram, opposite angles are ________.",equal,
215. The diagonals of a parallelogram ________ each other.,bisect,
216. A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if one pair of opposite sides is ________ and parallel.,equal,
217. The diagonals of a rectangle are equal and they ________ each other.,bisect,
218. The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at ________ angles.,right (or 90°),
219. The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at ________ angles.,right (or 90°),
220. The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is ________ to the third side.,parallel,
221. The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is ________ of the third side.,half,
"222. The line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle, parallel to another side, ________ the third side.",bisects,
223. A parallelogram with one right angle is a ________.,rectangle,
224. A parallelogram with all sides equal is a ________.,rhombus,
225. A rhombus with one right angle is a ________.,square,
"226. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then it is a ________.",parallelogram,
"227. A quadrilateral has four sides, four angles and four ________.",vertices,
228. The sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is ________.,360°,
229. A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides is called a ________.,trapezium,
"230. A quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a quadrilateral, in order, is a ________.",parallelogram,
231. A quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a rectangle is a ________.,rhombus,
232. A quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a rhombus is a ________.,rectangle,
233. The figure formed by the bisectors of the angles of a parallelogram is a ________.,rectangle,
"234. In a parallelogram, consecutive angles are ________.",supplementary,
"235. If the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, then it is a ________.",rectangle,
236. The theorem related to the line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is called the ________ Theorem.,Mid-point,
"237. If each pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is equal, then it is a ________.",parallelogram,
"238. If each pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is equal, then it is a ________.",parallelogram,
239. The diagonals of a kite are ________ to each other.,perpendicular,
240. An isosceles trapezium has its ________ sides equal.,non-parallel,
Chapter 9: Circles,,
241. Equal chords of a circle subtend ________ angles at the centre.,equal,
"242. If the angles subtended by the chords of a circle at the centre are equal, then the chords are ________.",equal,
243. The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord ________ the chord.,bisects,
244. The line drawn through the centre of a circle to bisect a chord is ______ to the chord.,perpendicular,
245. There is one and only one circle passing through three given ________ points.,non-collinear,
246. Equal chords of a circle are ________ from the centre.,equidistant,
247. Chords equidistant from the centre of a circle are ________ in length.,equal,
248. The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is ________ the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.,double,
249. Angles in the same segment of a circle are ________.,equal,
250. The angle in a semicircle is a ________ angle.,right,
251. The sum of either pair of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is ________.,180°,
"252. If the sum of a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is 180°, the quadrilateral is ________.",cyclic,
253. A quadrilateral whose all four vertices lie on a circle is called a ________ quadrilateral.,cyclic,
254. The longest chord of a circle is its ________.,diameter,
255. A circle is the collection of all points in a plane which are at a fixed distance from a ________.,fixed point (centre),
256. A cyclic parallelogram is a ________.,rectangle,
"257. If two circles intersect at two points, the line through their centres is the ________ of their common chord.",perpendicular bisector,
258. The fixed distance from the centre to any point on the circle is called the ________.,radius,
259. A part of a circle between two points is called an ________.,arc,
260. A chord divides a circle into two ________.,segments,
261. The region between a chord and either of its arcs is called a ________.,segment,
262. The region between an arc and the two radii joining the centre to the end points of the arc is called a ________.,sector,
263. A diameter divides the circle into two ________.,semicircles,
"264. If two chords of a circle are equal, then their corresponding arcs are ________.",congruent,
265. The distance of the longest chord from the centre is ________.,zero,
266. The angle subtended by the major arc at the centre is the ________ angle.,reflex,
"267. If a line segment joining two points subtends equal angles at two other points on the same side of the line, the four points are ________.",concyclic (lie on a circle),
268. An isosceles trapezium is always ________.,cyclic,
269. The perpendicular bisectors of any two chords of a circle intersect at its ________.,centre,
"270. Of any two chords of a circle, the one which is larger is ________ to the centre.",nearer,
Chapter 10: Heron's Formula,,
271. Heron's formula is used to find the area of a ________ when the lengths of its three sides are known.,triangle,
272. The formula given by Heron for the area of a triangle is also known as ________ formula.,Hero's,
"273. In Heron's formula, 's' represents the ________ of the triangle.",semi-perimeter,
"274. The semi-perimeter 's' of a triangle with sides a, b, and c is given by the formula ________.",(a + b + c) / 2,
275. The area of a triangle according to Heron's formula is given by ________.,√[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)],
"276. Heron's formula is particularly helpful for finding the area of a ________ triangle, where finding the height is difficult.",scalene,
"277. For an equilateral triangle with side 'a', the semi-perimeter 's' is equal to ________.",3a / 2,
278. The area of an equilateral triangle with side 'a' can be calculated using Heron's formula and simplifies to ________.,(√3 / 4) * a²,
"279. If the perimeter of a triangle is 32 cm and two sides are 8 cm and 11 cm, the third side is ________ cm.",13,
"280. If the sides of a triangular plot are in the ratio 3:5:7 and its perimeter is 300 m, the length of the shortest side is ________ m.",60,
281. The standard formula for the area of a triangle is ½ × base × ________.,height,
"282. To apply Heron's formula, you first need to calculate the value of ________.",s (semi-perimeter),
"283. For an isosceles triangle with equal sides of 5 cm and an unequal side of 8 cm, the semi-perimeter is ________ cm.",9,
284. Heron was a mathematician from ________.,Alexandria in Egypt,
"285. If the perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 180 cm, each side is ________ cm.",60,
"286. If a = 40 m, b = 24 m, and c = 32 m, then the semi-perimeter s is ________ m.",48,
"287. To find the cost of fencing a triangular park, you need to calculate its ________.",perimeter,
"288. To find the area needed to plant grass inside a triangular park, you would use a formula like ________ formula.",Heron's,
"289. The unit of area is always in ________ units (e.g., m², cm²).",square,
"290. For a right-angled triangle, the area calculated by Heron's formula will be the same as that calculated by ________.",½ × base × height,
"291. If the sides of a triangle are 122 m, 22 m, and 120 m, the semi-perimeter is ________ m.",132,
292. An isosceles triangle with a perimeter of 30 cm and equal sides of 12 cm has a third side of ________ cm.,6,
293. Heron's works on mathematical subjects were so numerous that he is considered an ________ writer.,encyclopedic,
294. The value (s-a) in Heron's formula represents the difference between the semi-perimeter and ________.,one side of the triangle,
"295. If the sides of a triangle are 18 cm, 10 cm, and the perimeter is 42 cm, the third side is ________ cm.",14,
"296. If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 12:17:25 and its perimeter is 540 cm, its largest side is ________ cm.",250,
297. The perimeter of a triangle is the ________ of the lengths of its sides.,sum,
298. Heron's formula is stated as: Area = ________.,√[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)],
"299. The area of a triangle with sides 10 cm, 10 cm, and 10 cm is ________ cm².",25√3,
"300. The area of a triangle with sides 8 cm, 5 cm, and 5 cm is ________ cm².",12,
Question,Answer,
Two figures having the same shape but not necessarily the same size are called ______ figures.,similar,
"All congruent figures are similar, but the similar figures need not be ______. ",congruent,
The fixed number added to each term in an arithmetic progression (except the first) is called the ______.,common difference,
A quadratic polynomial of the form,"ax2+bx+c where a=0, when equated to zero, is called a ______. ",
The tangent to a circle is a special case of the secant when the two endpoints of its corresponding chord ______.,coincide,
"The distance of a point from the y-axis is called its x-coordinate, or ______. ",abscissa,
The highest power of the variable x in a polynomial p(x) is called the ______ of the polynomial.,degree,
The angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point being viewed is above the horizontal level is called the ______.,angle of elevation,
A pair of linear equations in two variables that has a solution is called a ______ pair of linear equations.,consistent,
Euclid's division algorithm is a technique to compute the ______ of two given positive integers.,HCF (Highest Common Factor),
A polynomial of degree 3 is called a ______ polynomial.,cubic,
"If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the ______. ",same ratio,
"The distance of a point P(x, y) from the origin is given by ______. ",x2+y2​,
"The general form of an AP is a, a + d, a + 2d, ______, ... ",a + 3d,
The tangent at any point of a circle is ______ to the radius through the point of contact.,perpendicular,
The value of,"b2−4ac, which determines the nature of roots for a quadratic equation, is called the ______. ",
"In trigonometry, the ratio ",hypotenuseside opposite to angle A​ is called ______.,
The common point of a tangent to a circle and the circle is called the ______.,point of contact,
The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic states that every composite number can be expressed as a product of ______.,primes,
The zeroes of a polynomial p(x) are the x-coordinates of the points where the graph of y = p(x) intersects the ______.,x-axis,
"For a pair of linear equations, if ","a2​a1​​=b2​b1​​=c2​c1​​, then the lines are ______. ",
If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is zero (,"b2−4ac=0), the equation has two ______ real roots. ",
The nth term of an AP is also called its ______.,general term,
"If in two triangles, corresponding angles are equal, then their corresponding sides are in the same ratio, and the triangles are similar. This is the ______ similarity criterion. ",AAA (Angle-Angle-Angle),
The formula to find the distance between two points,"P(x1​,y1​) and Q(x2​,y2​) is ______. ",
The value of tan 45° is ______.,1,
The line drawn from the eye of an observer to the point in the object viewed is called the ______.,line of sight,
A line intersecting a circle in two distinct points is called a ______.,secant,
"For any two positive integers a and b, HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b) = ______. ",a × b,
A quadratic polynomial can have at most ______ zeroes.,two,
A pair of linear equations that has no solution is called an ______ pair.,inconsistent,
"For a quadratic equation, if ","b2−4ac>0, there are two ______ real roots. ",
The formula for the nth term of an AP is,an​ = ______.,
"If a line divides any two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then the line is ______ to the third side. ",parallel,
The coordinates of the mid-point of the line segment joining,"A(x1​,y1​) and B(x2​,y2​) are ______. ",
The value of sin 30° is ______.,21​,
The angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point is below the horizontal level is the ______.,angle of depression,
There is only ______ tangent at a point on the circle.,one,
"The prime factorisation of a natural number is ______, except for the order of its factors. ",unique,
"If α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c, then α + β = ______.",−ab​,
"If the lines of a pair of linear equations coincide, they have ______ many solutions. ",infinitely,
The quadratic formula to find the roots of,ax2+bx+c=0 is x = ______.,
The sum of the first n terms of an AP is given by the formula,Sn​ = ______.,
"The SSS similarity criterion states that if the sides of one triangle are ______ to the sides of another triangle, then the two triangles are similar. ",proportional,
"The formula to find the coordinates of a point P(x, y) that divides the line segment joining ","A(x1​,y1​) and B(x2​,y2​) in the ratio m1​:m2​ is called the ______. ",
The trigonometric identity relating sin²A and cos²A is ______.,sin2A+cos2A=1,
A circle can have at most ______ parallel tangents.,two,
The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are ______.,equal,
"If p is a prime number and p divides a², then p divides ______, where a is a positive integer. ",a,
A polynomial of degree 1 is called a ______ polynomial.,linear,
"For a pair of linear equations, if ","a2​a1​​=b2​b1​​, the lines are ______. ",
If,"b2−4ac<0, the quadratic equation has ______ real roots. ",
An AP with a finite number of terms is called a ______ AP.,finite,
"The SAS similarity criterion states that if one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides ______ these angles are proportional, then the triangles are similar. ",including,
The coordinates of any point on the x-axis are of the form ______.,"(x, 0)",
The value of cos 60° is ______.,21​,
The height or length of an object can be determined with the help of ______ ratios.,trigonometric,
There is ______ tangent to a circle passing through a point lying inside the circle.,no,
The sum of a rational and an irrational number is ______.,irrational,
If α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial,"ax2+bx+c, then αβ = ______. ",
A pair of linear equations that are equivalent has infinitely many distinct common solutions and is called a ______ pair.,dependent,
The standard form of a quadratic equation is ______.,"ax2+bx+c=0,a=0",
The nth term of an AP is the difference between the sum of the first n terms and the sum of the first ______ terms.,(n-1),
"A triangle is also a ______, so the conditions for similarity of polygons apply to it. ",polygon,
The coordinates of any point on the y-axis are of the form ______.,"(0, y)",
The trigonometric ratio tan A is equal to ______.,cosAsinA​,
There are exactly ______ tangents to a circle through a point lying outside the circle.,two,
The product of a non-zero rational and an irrational number is ______.,irrational,
The number of zeroes of a polynomial is the number of points where its graph intersects the ______.,x-axis,
"If the lines of a pair of linear equations are parallel, the pair of equations is ______. ",inconsistent,
The sum of a two-digit number (10x + y) and the number obtained by reversing its digits (10y + x) is ______.,11(x + y),
"The common difference 'd' of an AP can be positive, negative, or ______. ",zero,
"If two angles of one triangle are respectively equal to two angles of another triangle, then the two triangles are similar. This is the ______ similarity criterion. ",AA,
The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord ______ the chord.,bisects,
The trigonometric identity relating sec²A and tan²A is ______.,sec2A=1+tan2A,
The value of sin 90° is ______.,1,
The value of cos 0° is ______.,1,
A line that intersects a circle at only one point is a ______.,tangent,
"If α, β, and γ are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ","ax3+bx2+cx+d, then α + β + γ = ______. ",
The graph of a linear polynomial is a ______.,straight line,
The graph of a quadratic polynomial is a U-shaped curve called a ______.,parabola,
The roots of the quadratic equation,ax2+bx+c=0 and the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c are the ______.,
The sum of the first n positive integers is given by the formula ______.,2n(n+1)​,
"If one polygon is similar to a second polygon, and the second is similar to a third, then the first polygon is similar to the ______. ",third,
The perpendicular bisector of a line segment AB contains all points ______ from A and B.,equidistant,
The value of tan 60° is ______.,3​,
The angle of elevation and the angle of depression from a point to an object are ______ to each other.,equal,
The line containing the radius through the point of contact is called the ______ to the circle at that point.,normal,
A polynomial of degree n has at most ______ zeroes.,n,
"If α, β, and γ are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ","ax3+bx2+cx+d, then αβγ = ______. ",
A quadratic equation,ax2+bx+c=0 has two equal real roots if b2−4ac is ______.,
"If a, b, and c are in AP, then b is called the ______ of a and c. ",arithmetic mean,
The ratio of any two corresponding sides in two equiangular triangles is always the ______.,same,
The value of cos 90° is ______.,0,
The value of sin 0° is ______.,0,
Tangents drawn at the ends of a diameter of a circle are ______.,parallel,
A real number k is a zero of a polynomial p(x) if ______.,p(k) = 0,
The number of tangents that can be drawn to a circle from a point inside it is ______.,zero,
"The ______ of an AP is the sum of its first term and its last term, divided by 2, multiplied by the number of terms.",sum,
The proof that,2​ is irrational is based on a technique called proof by ______.,
A circle is a collection of all points in a plane at a constant distance from a ______.,fixed point (centre),
The constant distance from the centre to any point on the circle is called the ______.,radius,
A parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a ______.,rhombus,
The ______ of a right triangle is the longest side.,hypotenuse,
The value of tan A is not defined for A = ______.,90°,
The angle in a semicircle is a ______ angle.,right (90°),
"The sum of the first 7 terms of an AP is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, the sum of first n terms is ______. ",n²,
A cubic polynomial can have at most ______ zeroes.,three,
The tangent is said to ______ the circle at the common point.,touch,
Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in the ______.,same ratio (or proportion),
If the sum of the first n terms of an AP is,"4n−n2, the first term is ______. ",
The value of cot A is not defined for A = ______.,0°,
The formula,"Sn​=2n​(a+l) is used to find the sum when the first term, last term, and ______ are known. ",
"For a point P on the circle, there is only ______ tangent to the circle passing through P. ",one,
"In a right triangle, the side adjacent to an angle A is the side that forms the angle along with the ______. ",hypotenuse,
In a right triangle with,"∠ABC=θ, if AB = 29 and BC = 21, then cos2θ+sin2θ is equal to ______. ",
"The ratio of incomes of two persons is 9:7 and the ratio of their expenditures is 4:3. If each saves ₹2000 per month, their monthly incomes are ______ and ______. ","₹18,000 and ₹14,000",
If a line intersects sides AB and AC of a,"ΔABC at D and E respectively and is parallel to BC, then $\frac{AD}{AB} = $ ______. ",
"If the 3rd and the 9th terms of an AP are 4 and -8 respectively, the ______ term of this AP is zero. ",5th,
In,"ΔPQR, right-angled at Q, if PQ = 5 cm and PR + QR = 25 cm, then the value of sin P is ______. ",
The graph of,"y=x3−4x intersects the x-axis at x = 0, x = 2 and x = ______. ",
The line,"x−y=2 is the ______ of the line segment joining points A(7, 1) and B(3, 5). ",
"The coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining (4, -3) and (8, 5) in the ratio 3:1 internally are ______. ","(7, 3)",
"The lengths of the rungs of a ladder decrease uniformly by 2 cm from bottom to top. If the bottom rung is 45 cm, the 8th rung from the bottom is ______. ",31 cm,
The 17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7. The common difference is ______.,1,
"A TV tower stands vertically on a bank of a canal. From a point on the other bank directly opposite the tower, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is 60°. From another point 20 m away from this point, the angle of elevation is 30°. The height of the tower is ______. ",103​ m,
"From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the centre is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is ______. ",7 cm,
If LM,,
"In a flower bed, there are 23 rose plants in the first row, 21 in the second, 19 in the third, and so on. If there are 5 rose plants in the last row, there are ______ rows in the flower bed. ",10,
The number of zeroes for a polynomial whose graph is a straight line parallel to the x-axis is ______.,zero,
"The 30th term of the AP: 10, 7, 4, ... is ______. ",-77,
In,"Δ ABC, right-angled at B, if tan A = 1, then 2 sin A cos A = ______. ",
"The points (1, 5), (2, 3) and (-2, -11) are not collinear because the sum of the lengths of any two line segments is not ______ to the third.",equal,
The value of sin,θ ______ as θ increases from 0° to 90°.,
The value of cos,θ ______ as θ increases from 0° to 90°.,
"If the sum of the first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and its first term is 10, the 20th term is ______. ",200,
"The coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, -1) and (-2, -3) are (2, -5/3) and ______. ","(0, -7/3)",
A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle. Then AB + CD = ______.,AD + BC,
"A circus artist is climbing a 20 m long rope, which is tightly stretched and tied from the top of a vertical pole to the ground. If the angle made by the rope with the ground level is 30°, the height of the pole is ______. ",10 m,
"If P(E) is the probability of an event, then 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ ______.",1,
The sum of the probabilities of all the elementary events of an experiment is ______.,1,
"For an event E, P(E) + P(not E) = ______.",1,
An event having only one outcome is called an ______ event.,elementary,
The probability of a sure event is ______.,1,
The probability of an impossible event is ______.,0,
The ______ is the value that appears most often in a set of data.,mode,
"The ______ is the middle number in a sorted, ascending or descending, list of numbers.",median,
"For grouped data, the class interval with the highest frequency is called the ______.",modal class,
The formula for the mean of grouped data by the direct method is xˉ = ______.,∑fi​∑fi​xi​​,
The empirical relationship between the three measures of central tendency is: 3 Median = Mode + ______.,2 Mean,
The cumulative frequency is the ______ of the frequencies of that class and all the classes below it.,sum,
A graphical representation of the cumulative frequency distribution is called an ______.,ogive,
The abscissa of the point of intersection of the 'less than type' and 'more than type' ogives gives the ______ of the data.,median,
The surface area of a cuboid is given by ______.,2(lb + bh + lh),
The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula ______.,πr2h,
The curved surface area of a cone is ______.,πrl,
The total surface area of a hemisphere is ______.,3πr2,
The volume of a frustum of a cone is given by ______.,31​πh(r12​+r22​+r1​r2​),
The area of a sector of a circle with angle θ and radius r is ______.,360θ​×πr2,
The length of an arc of a sector with angle θ and radius r is ______.,360θ​×2πr,
The area of a segment of a circle is the area of the corresponding sector minus the area of the corresponding ______.,triangle,
A solid formed by revolving a right-angled triangle about one of its sides containing the right angle is a ______.,cone,
"If two cubes of edge 'a' are joined end to end, the surface area of the resulting cuboid is ______.",10a2,
The area of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 6 cm is ______.,9π cm²,
"If the perimeter and the area of a circle are numerically equal, then the radius of the circle is ______.",2 units,
The sum of the areas of two circles with radii R1​ and R2​ is equal to the area of a circle of radius R. Then R2 = ______.,R12​+R22​,
A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 5 cm meets a line through the centre O at a point Q so that OQ = 12 cm. Length PQ is ______.,119​ cm,
"If tangents PA and PB from a point P to a circle with centre O are inclined to each other at an angle of 80°, then ",∠POA is equal to ______.,
A tree breaks due to a storm and the broken part bends so that the top of the tree touches the ground making an angle of 30° with it. The distance between the foot of the tree and the point where the top touches the ground is 8 m. The original height of the tree is ______.,83​ m,
A kite is flying at a height of 60 m above the ground. The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to a point on the ground. The inclination of the string with the ground is 60°. The length of the string is ______.,403​ m,
"From the top of a 7 m high building, the angle of elevation of the top of a cable tower is 60° and the angle of depression of its foot is 45°. The height of the tower is ______. ",7(1+3​) m,
"The ratio in which the y-axis divides the line segment joining the points (5, -6) and (-1, -4) is ______. ",5:1,
"If (1, 2), (4, y), (x, 6) and (3, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram taken in order, then x = ______. ",6,
An AP consists of 50 terms of which the 3rd term is 12 and the last term is 106. The 29th term is ______.,64,
The number of multiples of 4 that lie between 10 and 250 is ______.,60,
If the sum of the first n terms of an AP is,"4n−n2, the 10th term is ______. ",
"Two APs have the same common difference. The difference between their 100th terms is 100, the difference between their 1000th terms will be ______. ",100,
The sum of the first 40 positive integers divisible by 6 is ______.,4920,
Subba Rao started work in 1995 at an annual salary of ₹5000 and received an increment of ₹200 each year. His income will reach ₹7000 in the year ______.,2005,
"A sum of ₹ 700 is to be used to give seven cash prizes. If each prize is ₹ 20 less than its preceding prize, the value of the first prize is ______. ",₹ 160,
The number of two-digit numbers divisible by 3 is ______.,30,
"The 11th term from the last term of the AP: 10, 7, 4, ..., -62 is ______. ",-32,
"The sum of the 4th and 8th terms of an AP is 24 and the sum of the 6th and 10th terms is 44. The first three terms of the AP are ______, -8, -3. ",-13,
The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial,x2−2x−8 are -2 and ______.,
The sum of zeroes of the quadratic polynomial,6x2−3−7x is ______.,
If the sum and product of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are,"2​ and 31​ respectively, the polynomial is ______ (3x2−32​x+1). ",
The pair of equations,x+2y−4=0 and 2x+4y−12=0 represent ______ lines.,
The pair of equations,5x−4y+8=0 and 7x+6y−9=0 have a ______ solution.,
"Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 4 m more than its width, is 36 m. The length of the garden is ______. ",20 m,
The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 18 degrees. The angles are 99° and ______.,81°,
"The altitude of a right triangle is 7 cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 13 cm, the other two sides are 12 cm and ______. ",5 cm,
The roots of the quadratic equation,6x2−x−2=0 are 32​ and ______.,
For the quadratic equation,"2x2+kx+3=0 to have two equal roots, the value of k is ______. ",
"If the product of two consecutive positive integers is 306, the integers are 17 and ______. ",18,
"A train travels a distance of 480 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 km/h less, it would have taken 3 hours more. The original speed of the train is ______. ",40 km/h,
"The HCF of 306 and 657 is 9, so their LCM is ______. ",22338,
The expression,7×11×13+13 is a ______ number because it has factors other than 1 and itself.,
The number,6n cannot end with the digit ______ for any natural number n.,
"If HCF(a, b) = 1, then a and b are called ______. ",coprime,
The sum or difference of a rational number and an irrational number is ______.,irrational,
A quadratic polynomial with zeroes -3 and 4 is x2−x−12. Another such polynomial could be ______.,2x2−2x−24,
The ______ of a polynomial is the number of zeroes of the polynomial.,degree,
"The sum of the first 22 terms of the AP: 8, 3, -2, ... is ______. ",-979,
The sum of the first 51 terms of an AP whose second and third terms are 14 and 18 respectively is ______.,5610,
The sum of the odd numbers between 0 and 50 is ______.,625,
"In ΔABC, DE",,
In,"ΔPQR, if SQPS​=TRPT​ and ∠PST=∠PRQ, then ΔPQR is an ______ triangle. ",
If,"ΔABC∼ΔPQR, CM and RN are medians, then PNAM​ = ______. ",
If,"ΔODC∼ΔOBA, ∠BOC=125∘ and ∠CDO=70∘, then ∠OAB is ______. ",
The value of,2tan245∘+cos230∘−sin260∘ is ______.,
If tan(A+B)=3​ and tan(A−B)=3​1​; 0∘<A+B≤90∘;,"A>B, then A = ______. ",
The expression 1+tan2A1−tan2A​ simplifies to ______.,cos2A−sin2A,
"From a point on the ground, the angles of elevation of the bottom and the top of a transmission tower fixed at the top of a 20 m high building are 45° and 60° respectively. The height of the tower is ______. ",20(3​−1) m,
"Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite each other on either side of a road, which is 80 m wide. From a point between them on the road, the angles of elevation of the top of the poles are 60° and 30°. The height of the poles is ______. ",203​ m,
"As observed from the top of a 75 m high lighthouse, the angles of depression of two ships are 30° and 45°. If one ship is exactly behind the other on the same side, the distance between them is ______. ",75(3​−1) m,
If,"Q(0,1) is equidistant from P(5,−3) and R(x,6), then the value of x is ______. ",
"The distance between the points (a, b) and (-a, -b) is ______. ",2a2+b2​,
"If the points (1, 5), (2, 3) and (-2, -11) are on a line, they are said to be ______. ",collinear,
"The points (5, -2), (6, 4) and (7, -2) are the vertices of an ______ triangle. ",isosceles,
The ratio in which the line segment joining,"A(1,−5) and B(−4,5) is divided by the x-axis is ______. ",
"The coordinates of a point A, where AB is the diameter of a circle whose centre is (2, -3) and B is (1, 4), are ______. ","(3, -10)",
"If A and B are (-2, -2) and (2, -4) respectively, and P lies on AB such that ","AP=73​AB, the coordinates of P are ______. ",
"The area of a rhombus with vertices (3, 0), (4, 5), (-1, 4) and (-2, -1) taken in order is ______ square units. ",24,
A quadrilateral with all four sides equal and one angle 90° is a ______.,square,
All ______ triangles are similar.,equilateral,
"Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if their corresponding angles are ______ and their corresponding sides are proportional. ",equal,
"If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, it is based on the ______ Theorem. ",Basic Proportionality,
The value of,1+tan230∘2tan30∘​ is equal to ______.,
The expression,secA(1−sinA)(secA+tanA) simplifies to ______.,
"A tower stands vertically on the ground. From a point on the ground, which is 15 m away from the foot of the tower, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is 60°. The height of the tower is ______. ",153​ m,
"The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of a tower is 30° and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the building is 60°. If the tower is 50 m high, the height of the building is ______. ",1632​ m,
"A man standing at the top of a tower observes a car at an angle of depression of 30°. Six seconds later, the angle of depression is 60°. The time taken by the car to reach the foot of the tower from this point is ______ seconds. ",3,
"The point on the x-axis which is equidistant from (2, -5) and (-2, 9) is ______. ","(-7, 0)",
"The value of y for which the distance between the points P(2, -3) and Q(10, y) is 10 units is ______ or -9. ",3,
"The ratio in which the point (-1, 6) divides the line segment joining the points (-3, 10) and (6, -8) is ______. ",2:7,
"The coordinates of the points which divide the line segment joining A(-2, 2) and B(2, 8) into four equal parts are (-1, 7/2), (0, 5) and ______. ","(1, 13/2)",
"If the sum of first 7 terms of an AP is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, the sum of first n terms is ______. ",n²,
"A spiral is made up of successive semicircles, with centres alternately at A and B, starting with centre at A, of radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, .... The total length of such a spiral made up of thirteen consecutive semicircles is ______ cm. ",143,
"200 logs are stacked such that there are 20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next, and so on. The 200 logs are placed in ______ rows. ",16,
If,"an​=3+4n forms an AP, the sum of the first 15 terms is ______. ",
"The 20th term from the last term of the AP: 3, 8, 13, ..., 253 is ______. ",158,
"The first term of the AP: 121, 117, 113, ... which is negative is the ______ term. ",32nd,
The houses of a row are numbered from 1 to 49. The value of x such that the sum of the numbers of the houses preceding house x is equal to the sum of the numbers of the houses following it is ______.,35,
The sum of the third and the seventh terms of an AP is 6 and their product is 8. The sum of the first sixteen terms of the AP is ______ or 20.,76,
The roots of the quadratic equation,3x2−26​x+2=0 are ______ and 32​​.,
It is possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m and area 400 m². Its length and breadth are ______ m.,20,
"The sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years. Four years ago, the product of their ages was 48. This situation is ______ to solve for their present ages. ",not possible,
"It is possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth, and the area is 800 m². Its length is ______ m. ",40,
The roots of the equation,2x2−5x+3=0 are 1 and ______.,
The product of two consecutive positive integers is 306. The integers are 17 and ______.,18,
"The length of a rectangular plot is one more than twice its breadth. If the area is 528 m², its length is ______ m. ",33,
"John and Jivanti together have 45 marbles. Both lost 5 marbles each, and the product of the marbles they now have is 124. The number of marbles John had initially could be ______ or 9. ",36,
"The cost of production of each toy is 55 minus the number of toys produced in a day. On a particular day, the total cost of production was ₹ 750. The number of toys produced could be ______ or 30. ",25,
"If ΔABC∼ΔDEF and their areas are 64 cm² and 121 cm² respectively, and if EF = 15.4 cm, then BC = ______.",11.2 cm,
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding ______.,sides,
"In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two ______.",sides,
The tangent at any point on a circle is ______ to the radius at the point of contact.,perpendicular,
"The word 'trigonometry' is derived from the Greek words 'tri', 'gon' and ______. ",metron,
The value of,sin60∘cos30∘+sin30∘cos60∘ is ______.,
The value of,1+tan245∘1−tan245∘​ is ______.,
If,"sin(A−B)=21​ and cos(A+B)=21​, then A is ______. ",
"The chord of the larger of two concentric circles which touches the smaller circle, is ______ at the point of contact. ",bisected,
The angle between the two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is supplementary to the angle subtended by the line-segment joining the points of contact at the ______.,centre,
"The distance of the point P(-6, 8) from the origin is ______.",10 units,
"If the distance between the points (2, -2) and (-1, x) is 5, one of the values of x is ______.",2,
"The coordinates of the centroid of the triangle with vertices (0, 6), (8, 12) and (8, 0) is ______.","(16/3, 6)",
"If A(3, 1), B(6, 4) and C(8, 6) are collinear, then AB + BC = ______. ",AC,
"The relation between x and y such that the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (7, 1) and (3, 5) is ______. ",x - y = 2,
"The point on the y-axis which is equidistant from the points A(6, 5) and B(-4, 3) is ______. ","(0, 9)",
The 31st term of an AP whose 11th term is 38 and the 16th term is 73 is ______.,178,
There are ______ three-digit numbers divisible by 7.,128,
The sum of first 15 multiples of 8 is ______.,960,
"The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. Also, nine times this number is twice the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits. The number is ______. ",18,
"Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. Ten years later, Nuri will be twice as old as Sonu. Nuri's present age is ______ years. ",50,
"A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Saritha paid ₹27 for a book kept for seven days, while Susy paid ₹21 for the book she kept for five days. The fixed charge is ______. ",₹15,
"A fraction becomes 9/11 if 2 is added to both the numerator and the denominator. If 3 is added to both, it becomes 5/6. The fraction is ______. ",7/9,
The area of a rectangular plot is 528 m². The length of the plot is one more than twice its breadth. The breadth is ______ m.,16,
"If the product of their ages 3 years from now is 360, and Rohan's mother is 26 years older than him, Rohan's present age is ______ years. ",7,
A pole has to be erected on the boundary of a circular park of diameter 13 metres such that the differences of its distances from two diametrically opposite fixed gates A and B is 7 metres. The distance from gate B should be ______ m.,5,
The value of k for which the quadratic equation,kx(x−2)+6=0 has two equal roots is ______.,
The prime factorization of 3825 is,32×52× ______.,
"If Sonia takes 18 minutes and Ravi takes 12 minutes to drive one round of a circular path, starting at the same time and point, they will meet again at the starting point after ______ minutes. ",36,
The decimal expansion of 817​ will terminate after ______ decimal places.,3,
The number of zeroes in the polynomial shown in Fig. 2.9 (vi) is ______.,4,
"The coordinates of the point P dividing the line segment joining A(-1, 7) and B(4, -3) in the ratio 2:3 are ______. ","(1, 3)",
The sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4:9. The areas of these triangles are in the ratio ______.,17:21,
If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with centre O such that,"∠POQ=110∘, then ∠PTQ is ______. ",
The value of cos72∘sin18∘​ is ______.,1,
A die is thrown once. The probability of getting a prime number is ______.,1/2,
Chapter 1: Patterns in Mathematics,,
"What is the next number in the sequence of odd numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, ...?",9,
"The sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ... represents what type of numbers?",Square numbers,
What are the next two triangular numbers after 10?,15 and 21,
The sum of the first five odd numbers (1+3+5+7+9) is equal to which square number?,25,
"The sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, ... is known as the powers of which number?",2,
What is the 5th number in the sequence of cubes?,125,
"What type of number do you get when you add two consecutive triangular numbers (e.g., 3 + 6)?",A square number,
"The sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ... is the sequence of what kind of numbers?",Even numbers,
"What is the rule for finding the next number in the Virahāṅka (Fibonacci) sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...?",Add the previous two numbers,
"What is the 7th term in the sequence of powers of 3, starting with 1?",729,
What is the sum of 1+2+3+4+5+4+3+2+1?,25,
How many sides does a pentagon have?,5,
How many sides does an octagon have?,8,
"In the sequence of Regular Polygons, what shape comes after a hexagon?",Heptagon,
The number of corners in a regular polygon is the same as its number of _____.,sides,
How many lines are there in the complete graph K4?,6,
How many small squares are in the 4th shape of the Stacked Squares sequence?,16,
How many small triangles are in the 3rd shape of the Stacked Triangles sequence?,9,
"Adding up the counting numbers (1, 1+2, 1+2+3, ...) gives which sequence?",Triangular numbers,
What is the 8th term in the sequence of counting numbers?,8,
What is the 10th even number?,20,
What is the 10th odd number?,19,
What is the value of 8 squared?,64,
What is the value of 5 cubed?,125,
Is 36 a triangular number?,Yes,
"What is the next term in the sequence 1, 3, 6, 10, 15?",21,
What is the 7th square number?,49,
A decagon has how many sides?,10,
A nonagon has how many corners?,9,
The branch of mathematics that studies patterns in whole numbers is called _____.,Number theory,
"What is the next term in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13?",21,
What is 2 to the power of 5?,32,
How many little squares make up the 5th shape in the Stacked Squares sequence?,25,
What is the 6th odd number?,11,
How many lines are in the complete graph K5?,10,
What is the sum of the first 6 odd numbers?,36,
"What are the numbers 1, 3, 6, 10, 15... called?",Triangular numbers,
What is the 8th even number?,16,
What is the 4th triangular number?,10,
What is the name for a polygon with 7 sides?,Heptagon,
What number sequence is generated by counting the sides of regular polygons starting from a triangle?,"3, 4, 5, 6, ...",
The number of vertices (corners) in the complete graph K6 is?,6,
"What is the next term: 1, 8, 27, 64, ...?",125,
How many small triangles are there in the 4th shape of the Stacked Triangles sequence?,16,
What is the sum of the triangular numbers 6 and 10?,16,
What is the 9th term in the counting numbers sequence?,9,
"The sequence 1, 1, 1, 1, ... is called the _____.",All 1's sequence,
What is the sum 1+2+1 equal to?,4,
What is the sum 1+3+5+7 equal to?,16,
Chapter 2: Lines and Angles,,
An angle that measures less than 90° is called an _____.,Acute angle,
What is the exact measure of a straight angle in degrees?,180°,
A part of a line with two fixed endpoints is known as a _____.,Line segment,
Which geometric instrument is used to measure or draw angles?,Protractor,
An angle that measures exactly 90° is called a _____.,Right angle,
What are the two rays that form an angle called?,Arms,
What is the common initial point of the two rays forming an angle called?,Vertex,
An angle measuring more than 180° but less than 360° is called a _____.,Reflex angle,
How many degrees are there in one complete revolution or full turn?,360°,
Two lines that intersect to form a right angle are called _____.,Perpendicular lines,
A part of a line that has one starting point and extends endlessly in one direction is called a _____.,Ray,
An angle that is greater than 90° but less than 180° is called an _____.,Obtuse angle,
"If a straight angle is divided into two equal angles, what is each angle called?",A right angle,
How many right angles make a straight angle?,Two,
A quarter of a full turn corresponds to what angle in degrees?,90°,
A half turn corresponds to what type of angle?,Straight angle,
"In ∠PQR, which letter represents the vertex?",Q,
Can a line be drawn completely on a piece of paper?,No,
What is the measure of the angle formed by the hands of a clock at 3 o'clock?,90°,
What is the measure of the angle formed by the hands of a clock at 6 o'clock?,180°,
The symbol for an angle is _____.,∠,
The unit for measuring angles is _____.,Degrees (°),
A sharpened pencil tip gives an idea of a _____.,Point,
How many lines can pass through a single point?,Infinite,
How many unique lines can be drawn passing through two distinct points?,One,
The shortest path between two points is represented by a _____.,Line segment,
An angle measuring 89° is what type of angle?,Acute angle,
An angle measuring 175° is what type of angle?,Obtuse angle,
"If you add two acute angles, can the sum be an obtuse angle?",Yes,
What is the angle between the two hands of a clock at 1 o'clock?,30°,
A reflex angle is always greater than which angle?,Straight angle (180°),
What is the size of an angle based on?,The amount of rotation or turn,
Is a 180° angle a reflex angle?,No,
How is a ray AB denoted?,AB,
How is a line segment AB denoted?,AB,
How is a line AB denoted?,AB,
What type of angle is 91°?,Obtuse angle,
An angle of 360° is called a _____.,Complete or full angle,
"In naming an angle like ∠ABC, the vertex is always the _____ letter.",middle,
What is the angle for a half revolution?,180°,
How many endpoints does a ray have?,One,
The size of an angle is independent of the _____ of its arms.,length,
An angle of 1° is what fraction of a full turn?,1/360,
"If you subtract a right angle from a straight angle, what angle measure is left?",90°,
An angle of 270° is what type of angle?,Reflex angle,
The corner of a book is an example of what type of angle?,Right angle,
How many degrees does the minute hand of a clock turn in 15 minutes?,90°,
How many degrees does the hour hand of a clock turn in one hour?,30°,
A line has how many endpoints?,Zero,
Chapter 3: Number Play,,
What number is the Kaprekar constant for a 4-digit number (with at least two different digits)?,6174,
"A number that is the same when its digits are reversed, like 121, is called a _____.",Palindrome,
What is the digit sum of 483?,15 (4+8+3),
What is the smallest 3-digit palindromic number?,101,
How many times does the digit '1' appear when listing numbers from 1 to 100?,21,
What is the smallest 4-digit number whose digit sum is 1?,1000,
What is the largest 3-digit number whose digit sum is 3?,300,
What is the next palindromic time after 10:01?,11:11,
"Starting with the number 25, what palindrome is formed using the reverse-and-add method?",77 (25+52),
A cell in a number grid is called a 'supercell' if the number in it is _____ than its adjacent cells.,larger,
Will the cell with the largest number in a table always be a supercell?,Yes,
Can the cell with the smallest number in a table be a supercell?,No,
What is the smallest 5-digit palindrome?,10001,
How many 2-digit numbers are there?,90,
How many 3-digit numbers are there?,900,
What is the Kaprekar constant for 3-digit numbers?,495,
What is the largest 4-digit number with a digit sum of 15?,9600,
Is 2020 a palindromic number?,No,
Find the digit sum of 999.,27,
What is the largest 2-digit palindrome?,99,
How many 1-digit numbers are there?,9,
"What is the smallest even number greater than 50,000 made from the digits 1, 0, 6, 3, 9?","60,193 is not even. The smallest even number is 10,396 (using the digits from the puzzle). Smallest even number > 50,000 would be 60,391 or similar, but the puzzle has pre-filled numbers. Let's ask a direct question.",
The date 11/02/2011 is special because it is a _____.,Palindrome,
Is the sum of a 4-digit number and a 2-digit number always a 4-digit number?,Sometimes true,
What is the smallest number whose digit sum is 14?,59,
"Starting with 68, how many steps of the reverse-and-add process does it take to reach a palindrome?",3 steps (68 -> 152 -> 303),
What is the sum of the smallest and largest 5-digit palindrome?,109999 (10001 + 99999),
"In the game ""21"", what are the winning numbers a player should aim to say?","1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21",
What is the first step in Kaprekar's process with the number 6382?,8632 - 2368,
What is the result of 8632 - 2368?,6264,
"What is the largest number you can form with the digits 4, 7, 3, 2?",7432,
"What is the smallest number you can form with the digits 4, 7, 3, 2?",2347,
"In Collatz Conjecture, if a number is even, you _____.",take half of it,
"In Collatz Conjecture, if a number is odd, you _____.",multiply it by 3 and add 1,
All Collatz sequences are conjectured to eventually reach which number?,1,
How many rounds does 5683 take to reach the Kaprekar constant?,3,
Is the sum of two 5-digit numbers always a 5-digit number?,Sometimes true,
What is the smallest 3-digit number with consecutive digits?,123,
The sum of the digits of any 3-digit number with consecutive digits is always divisible by what number?,3,
How many times will the digit '0' appear in numbers from 1 to 100?,11,
I am a 5-digit palindrome and an odd number. My 'tens' digit is double my 'units' digit. My 'hundreds' digit is double my 'tens' digit. Who am I?,"24842 is not odd. Let's re-read. 't' is tens, 'u' is units. t = 2u, h = 2t. If u=1, t=2, h=4. Palindrome: 12421.",
Is it possible for a 5-digit number minus a 5-digit number to give a 3-digit number?,Yes,
Is it possible for a 4-digit number plus a 4-digit number to give a 6-digit sum?,No,
What is the difference between the largest and smallest 5-digit palindromes?,89998,
Is 9876 a palindrome?,No,
"Find the digit sum of 10,000.",1,
"Is the sequence 0, 1, 2, 1, 0 possible in the 'taller neighbors' problem with 5 children?",Yes,
Chapter 4: Data Handling and Presentation,,
"What do we call a collection of facts, numbers, or measurements gathered for a purpose?",Data,
"In a pictograph, what is used to represent data?",Pictures or symbols,
A visual way to represent data using rectangular bars of uniform width is called a _____.,Bar graph,
"In a frequency table, what do we call the number of times a particular observation occurs?",Frequency,
"In the tally mark system, how is the number 5 represented?",A diagonal line crossing four vertical lines (,
What is the purpose of choosing a scale in a bar graph or pictograph?,To represent large numbers conveniently in a limited space,
"If one picture of a book (📖) represents 10 books, how many pictures are needed to show 25 books?",Two and a half pictures,
A bar graph with vertical bars is also called a _____.,Column graph,
"In a bar graph, the _____ of the bar represents the frequency of the data.",height or length,
A graph that uses extensive artistic and visual imagery to communicate information is called an _____.,Infographic,
What is the first step in handling raw data to make sense of it?,Organizing it,
How can you find the most popular game in your class?,By collecting data from each student,
A table that shows categories of data along with their frequencies is called a _____.,Frequency distribution table,
"In a bar graph, should the bars be of uniform width?",Yes,
"In a bar graph, should the spacing between the bars be equal?",Yes,
What does a pictograph key like '😊 = 10 Children' mean?,Each smiley face symbol represents 10 children,
"To find out which student prefers which sweet, is a frequency table of sweets sufficient?",No,
Arranging data in ascending or descending order helps in quickly finding the _____ and _____ values.,smallest and largest,
What is the tally mark for the number 7?,,
"If a bar graph shows the population of cities, and 1 unit length represents 10,000 people, how long would a bar for a city with 50,000 people be?",5 units,
"When representing heights of mountains, is it more visually appealing to use horizontal or vertical bars?",Vertical bars (columns),
"To find the total number of students in a class from a pictograph showing modes of travel, what should you do?",Count all the symbols and multiply by the scale,
Can a bar graph be drawn horizontally?,Yes,
Why is it sometimes difficult to use pictographs for large amounts of data?,It can be time-consuming and difficult to draw many symbols,
"What is the frequency of the number 4 in the set: 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 5?",3,
What is a more common name for a vertical bar graph?,Column graph,
"In a survey of 20 students about their favorite fruit, 8 chose mango. What is the frequency of mango?",8,
"In a bar graph, the markings of the unit lengths on the axis must start from what number?",Zero,
What was the tally mark for the number 3?,,
"In a bar graph showing runs scored by a player, if the scale is 1 unit = 10 runs, what would be the height of the bar for 50 runs?",5 units,
What information does a frequency table provide?,The number of times each data value occurs,
What is the main advantage of a bar graph over a simple list of data?,It helps in interpreting and comparing data much faster,
"If a bar for City A is taller than the bar for City B in a population graph, what does it mean?",City A has a higher population than City B,
A list of students and their favorite sports is an example of _____.,Data,
"In a pictograph, a half-symbol usually represents _____ of the value of a full symbol.",half,
"To represent 33 students with a scale of '1 symbol = 10 students', what problem might you face?",Representing the remaining 3 students accurately is difficult,
For what purpose is data collected?,To get information and answer specific questions,
What is the number represented by the tally marks,,
The letter 'e' is generally the most frequent letter in English text. True or False?,TRUE,
How do you calculate the total number of items from a frequency table?,By summing up all the frequencies,
When is it better to use a bar graph instead of a pictograph?,When the data is large or not in multiples of the scale,
How can you determine the least popular item from a bar graph?,By finding the shortest bar,
How can you determine the most popular item from a bar graph?,By finding the longest bar,
What is the main aim of an infographic?,To communicate information clearly and quickly using engaging visuals,
"In a frequency table of shoe sizes, if size 6 has a frequency of 4, what does it mean?",4 students wear shoe size 6,
"If you roll a die 10 times and get '5' three times, what is the frequency of 5?",3,
"To compare the lengths of the longest rivers, which type of bar graph is more intuitive?",Horizontal bar graph,
"In a class of 30, 12 students were absent. In a bar graph with a scale of 1 unit = 2 students, what is the bar height for absent students?",6 units,
Chapter 5: Prime Time,,
"Numbers that have only two factors, 1 and the number itself, are called _____.",Prime numbers,
Is the number 1 a prime number or a composite number?,Neither,
What is the only even number that is also a prime number?,2,
The method of expressing a number as a product of its prime factors is called _____.,Prime factorization,
Two numbers are said to be _____ if they have no common factor other than 1.,Co-prime,
A number for which the sum of all its factors is equal to twice the number is called a _____.,Perfect number,
What is the prime factorization of 24?,2 × 2 × 2 × 3,
A number is divisible by 10 if its units digit is _____.,0,
A number is divisible by 5 if its units digit is either ___ or ___.,0 or 5,
What is the smallest composite number?,4,
"The numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 20 are the _____ of 20.",factors,
"The numbers 6, 12, 18, 24, ... are the _____ of 6.",multiples,
What is the smallest prime number?,2,
A method for finding all prime numbers up to a specified integer is called the Sieve of _____.,Eratosthenes,
Are 4 and 9 co-prime?,Yes,
Is every prime number odd?,No (2 is even),
"Pairs of prime numbers that have a difference of 2, like (3, 5), are called _____.",Twin primes,
What is the prime factorization of 36?,2 × 2 × 3 × 3,
A number is divisible by 2 if its last digit is _____.,"an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8)",
A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last _____ digits is divisible by 4.,two,
What are the common factors of 12 and 18?,"1, 2, 3, 6",
What is the smallest number that is a multiple of both 4 and 6?,12,
All even numbers greater than 2 are _____ numbers.,composite,
The number 1 is a factor of _____ number.,every,
What is the prime factorization of 100?,2 × 2 × 5 × 5,
Is 35 a prime number?,No,
What is the only number that is neither prime nor composite?,1,
A number is divisible by 8 if the number formed by its last _____ digits is divisible by 8.,three,
Find the common multiples of 3 and 5 up to 30.,"15, 30",
Is the number 28 a perfect number?,Yes,
The product of two prime numbers is always a _____ number.,composite,
Find a pair of twin primes between 10 and 20.,"(11, 13) or (17, 19)",
What is the prime factorization of 45?,3 × 3 × 5,
Is 15 a factor of 60?,Yes,
Is 7 a multiple of 14?,No,
What is the smallest number that has three different prime factors?,30 (2 × 3 × 5),
Is the number 2024 divisible by 4?,Yes,
Is 1 a co-prime number with every other number?,Yes,
What is the smallest 3-digit number divisible by 10?,100,
What is the prime factorization of 7?,7,
A number with more than two factors is called a _____.,Composite number,
What are the factors of the prime number 13?,1 and 13,
Is 51 a prime number?,No (it is divisible by 3 and 17),
Is 37 a prime number?,Yes,
Find the common factors of 20 and 28.,"1, 2, 2004",
What is the first common multiple of 3 and 7?,21,
Is the product of three distinct prime numbers always odd?,"No (if one of them is 2, the product is even)",
Is the sum of two prime numbers always a prime number?,"No (e.g., 3 + 5 = 8)",
Which prime number comes just after 50?,53,
Chapter 6: Perimeter and Area,,
What is the term for the total distance around a closed figure?,Perimeter,
What is the formula to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with length 'l' and breadth 'b'?,2 × (l + b),
What is the formula for calculating the area of a square with side 's'?,s × s or s²,
A rectangular park is 50 m long and 30 m wide. What is its area?,1500 sq m,
"If the side of a square is 8 cm, what is its perimeter?",32 cm,
The measure of the surface enclosed by a closed figure is called its _____.,Area,
What is the perimeter of an equilateral triangle if one of its sides is 10 cm?,30 cm,
"The area of a rectangle is 60 sq cm. If its length is 10 cm, what is its breadth?",6 cm,
What is the area of a square carpet whose side is 4 meters?,16 sq m,
The perimeter of a square field is 400 m. What is the length of one side?,100 m,
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a breadth of 8 cm?,40 cm,
Area is measured in _____ units.,square,
The perimeter of a regular pentagon with a side of 5 cm is _____.,25 cm,
A farmer wants to fence his rectangular field of length 150 m and breadth 120 m. What is the total length of the fence needed?,540 m,
The perimeter of a polygon is the _____ of the lengths of all its sides.,sum,
What is the area of a rectangle that is 5 m long and 4 m wide?,20 sq m,
A square has a perimeter of 20 cm. What is its area?,25 sq cm,
"If the area of a square is 49 sq cm, what is the length of its side?",7 cm,
"What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides 4 cm, 5 cm, and 7 cm?",16 cm,
Can two different shapes have the same area but different perimeters?,Yes,
Can two different shapes have the same perimeter but different areas?,Yes,
A floor is 5m long and 4m wide. A square carpet of side 3m is laid on it. What is the area of the floor that is not carpeted?,11 sq m,
"A piece of string is 36 cm long. If it is used to form a square, what will be the length of each side?",9 cm,
"A piece of string is 36 cm long. If it is used to form an equilateral triangle, what will be the length of each side?",12 cm,
The formula for the perimeter of a square is 4 times the _____.,length of a side,
The formula for the area of a rectangle is length times _____.,breadth,
What is the perimeter of a square photo frame of side 1m?,4 m,
"If the perimeter of a rectangle is 14 cm and its breadth is 2 cm, what is its length?",5 cm,
What is the area of a triangle that is half of a rectangle with dimensions 6 cm by 4 cm?,12 sq cm,
"The area of a rectangular garden is 300 sq m. If it is 25 m long, what is its width?",12 m,
"To find the cost of tiling a floor, do you need to calculate its area or perimeter?",Area,
"To find the cost of fencing a park, do you need to calculate its area or perimeter?",Perimeter,
What is the perimeter of a regular hexagon with a side length of 6 cm?,36 cm,
"If the length and breadth of a rectangle are doubled, its perimeter becomes _____.",doubled,
"If the length and breadth of a rectangle are doubled, its area becomes _____.",four times,
"If the side of a square is halved, its area becomes _____ of the original.",one-fourth,
The length and breadth of a rectangle are 10 cm and 5 cm. What is its area?,50 sq cm,
"The perimeter of a triangle is 55 cm. If two of its sides are 20 cm and 14 cm, what is the length of the third side?",21 cm,
A rectangle and a square have the same perimeter of 16 cm. Which has the larger area?,The square,
A piece of wire is bent to form a rectangle of sides 5 cm and 3 cm. What is the length of the wire?,16 cm,
What is the breadth of a rectangular table cover that is 3 m long and requires 10 m of lace for its border?,2 m,
Is the area of a triangle always half the area of a rectangle?,"No, only if they share the same base and height.",
The side of a square is 10 m. What is its area?,100 sq m,
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 2.5 m and breadth 1.5 m?,8 m,
The area of a square is 81 sq cm. What is its perimeter?,36 cm,
What is the unit of perimeter if the sides are in meters?,meters (m),
What is the unit of area if the sides are in centimeters?,square centimeters (sq cm or cm²),
"If the perimeter of a square is equal to its area in numerical value, what is the length of its side?",4 units,
Chapter 7: Fractions,,
"In the fraction 7/9, which number is the numerator?",7,
"In the fraction 3/5, which number is the denominator?",5,
What is the simplest form of the fraction 6/9?,2/3,
"Fractions that represent the same quantity, like 2/3 and 4/6, are called _____.",Equivalent fractions,
How do you write the improper fraction 5/2 as a mixed number?,2 ½,
What is the sum of 2/7 and 3/7?,5/7,
What is the result of 5/8 - 2/8?,3/8,
"To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, you must first find a _____.",Common denominator,
Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?,1/2,
Convert the mixed number 3 ¼ into an improper fraction.,13/4,
What is 1/2 + 1/4?,3/4,
What is 2/3 - 1/6?,3/6 or 1/2,
Fractions where the numerator is greater than the denominator are called _____ fractions.,Improper,
Fractions where the numerator is smaller than the denominator are called _____ fractions.,Proper,
"Arrange in ascending order: 1/5, 1/9, 1/2.","1/9, 1/5, 1/2",
"On a number line, where would you mark the fraction 1/2?",Halfway between 0 and 1,
How do you find an equivalent fraction?,Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number,
What is 3 times 1/4?,3/4,
Is 3/4 a proper or improper fraction?,Proper,
Is 8/5 a proper or improper fraction?,Improper,
What is the reciprocal of 5/6?,6/5,
What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/3?,1,
How many fourths make a whole?,4,
Find the missing number: 2/5 = ?/10.,4,
What is the fractional unit in the fraction 5/6?,1/6,
"If one roti is shared among 5 children, what fraction does each get?",1/5,
"If 3 rotis are shared equally among 4 children, what fraction does each child get?",3/4,
"The ancient Indian Sanskrit word for fraction, 'bhinna', means _____.",broken,
What is 2 ½ + 1 ½?,4,
What is 5 - 2 ½?,2 ½,
What is the simplest form of 16/20?,4/5,
"To compare 3/4 and 7/10, what common denominator could you use?",20 or 40,
Which is smaller: 4/5 or 7/9?,7/9,
What do you call a fraction that has a whole number part and a fractional part?,Mixed fraction or mixed number,
Write 9/4 as a mixed fraction.,2 ¼,
Write 7 2/3 as an improper fraction.,23/3,
What is the value of 1 - 3/4?,1/4,
What is the sum of 2/3 and 5/6?,9/6 or 1 ½,
"Arrange in descending order: 3/4, 7/12, 5/6.","5/6, 3/4, 7/12",
"The way we write fractions today, with a numerator above a denominator, originated in which country?",India,
"To express a fraction in its lowest terms, you divide the numerator and denominator by their _____.",Highest Common Factor (HCF),
"What is the sum of 1/2, 1/3, and 1/6?",1,
"If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?",3/8,
What fraction is remaining from the pizza in the previous question?,5/8,
Find the equivalent fraction of 5/8 with a denominator of 24.,15/24,
What is 3/5 of 20?,12,
A whole number can be written as a fraction with a denominator of _____.,1,
How many fractions lie between 0 and 1?,Infinite,
Chapter 8: Playing with Constructions,,
Which geometric tool is used to draw circles and arcs?,Compass,
The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its boundary is called the _____.,Radius,
What are the two key properties that define a rectangle?,"Opposite sides are equal, and all four angles are 90°",
What are the two key properties that define a square?,"All four sides are equal, and all four angles are 90°",
A line segment that connects two opposite corners (vertices) of a square or rectangle is called a _____.,Diagonal,
A collection of points on a plane that are all at a fixed distance from a fixed point is a _____.,Circle,
The fixed point in a circle from which all points on the circle are equidistant is the _____.,Center,
"To construct a circle of radius 5 cm, you should open your compass to a width of _____.",5 cm,
Are the diagonals of a rectangle equal in length?,Yes,
Are the diagonals of a square equal in length?,Yes,
Do the diagonals of a square divide its angles into equal parts (45° each)?,Yes,
Do the diagonals of a rectangle always divide its angles into equal parts?,No (only if it's a square),
A four-sided figure where all sides are equal but the angles are not 90° is called a _____.,Rhombus,
"To construct a square with a side of 4 cm, you need a ruler and a _____.",Protractor or set square (to make 90° angles),
Can you construct a unique rectangle if only the length of one side is given?,No,
Can you construct a unique rectangle if the length of one side and one diagonal are given?,Yes,
"If you rotate a square, does it remain a square?",Yes,
What is the shape formed by all the points that are 4 cm away from a single point P?,A circle with center P and radius 4 cm,
What do you need to know to construct a circle?,The center and the radius,
"In a rectangle, what can you say about the lengths of opposite sides?",They are equal,
"In a square, what can you say about the lengths of all sides?",They are equal,
What is the measure of each angle in a square and a rectangle?,90°,
Is every square a rectangle?,Yes,
Is every rectangle a square?,No,
"To construct a rectangle of sides 7 cm and 4 cm, you would draw a 7 cm line segment and then construct a _____ angle at one of its ends.",90° (right angle),
The corners of a rectangle or square are also called its _____.,Vertices,
How many vertices does a rectangle have?,4,
How many sides does a square have?,4,
"If you join all the vertices of a rectangle in order (e.g., A, B, C, D), what shape do you get?",The rectangle itself,
Can you name the rectangle PQRS as PRQS?,No,
What instruments are essential for basic geometric constructions?,A ruler (straightedge) and a compass,
"To copy a line segment of a given length without a ruler, you can use a _____.",Compass,
The diagonals of a square are _____ to each other.,perpendicular,
How many diagonals does a rectangle have?,2,
Can a rectangle be constructed if the lengths of two adjacent sides are given?,Yes,
"To construct a line perpendicular to another line, you can use a protractor to draw a _____ angle.",90°,
A curve drawn with a compass is part of a _____.,Circle,
The process of drawing geometric shapes using only a compass and a straightedge is called _____.,Construction,
What is the first step in constructing a geometric figure based on given measurements?,Drawing a rough sketch,
Chapter 9: Symmetry,,
"A line that divides a shape into two identical, mirror-image halves is called a _____.",Line of symmetry or axis of symmetry,
How many lines of symmetry does a square have?,4,
How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle (that is not a square) have?,2,
The property of a shape looking identical after being rotated by a certain angle is called _____.,Rotational symmetry,
What is the smallest angle of rotation for which a square looks the same?,90°,
How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?,5,
Does a scalene triangle have any lines of symmetry?,No,
The fixed point around which a shape is rotated is called the _____.,Center of rotation,
How many angles of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?,6,
Is the diagonal of a rectangle a line of symmetry?,No,
How many lines of symmetry does an equilateral triangle have?,3,
An isosceles triangle has how many lines of symmetry?,1,
How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?,Infinite,
What is the order of rotational symmetry of a regular pentagon?,5,
What is another name for a line of symmetry?,Reflection symmetry,
"If a figure has rotational symmetry, what is the one angle of symmetry that every figure has?",360°,
Which English capital letter has two lines of symmetry?,H or X or O,
Which English capital letter has rotational symmetry but no line of symmetry?,S or Z or N,
What is the smallest angle of rotation for an equilateral triangle to have rotational symmetry?,120°,
A shape has rotational symmetry of order 4. What is its smallest angle of rotation?,90°,
The figure of a butterfly typically has how many lines of symmetry?,1,
"If you fold a paper along a line of symmetry and punch a hole, how many holes will you see when you unfold it?",2,
The number of times a figure fits onto itself in one full turn is its _____.,Order of rotational symmetry,
Does a parallelogram have any lines of symmetry?,No (in general),
Does a parallelogram have rotational symmetry?,Yes (of order 2),
A regular octagon has how many lines of symmetry?,8,
A regular octagon has an order of rotational symmetry of _____.,8,
A semicircle has how many lines of symmetry?,1,
What is the center of rotation for a square?,The intersection point of its diagonals,
What is the angle of rotation for a ceiling fan with 3 blades?,120°,
Does a kite have a line of symmetry?,"Yes, one",
Does a kite have rotational symmetry?,No,
The letter 'A' has how many lines of symmetry?,1,
The letter 'M' has what type of symmetry?,Reflection symmetry (1 vertical line),
The letter 'Z' has what type of symmetry?,Rotational symmetry (order 2),
A shape that has no lines of symmetry and no rotational symmetry is called _____.,Asymmetrical,
The reflection of a point P in a line L is another point P' such that the line L is the _____ of the segment PP'.,perpendicular bisector,
How many lines of symmetry does the Ashoka Chakra have?,24,
What is the smallest angle of symmetry for the Ashoka Chakra?,15°,
Chapter 10: The Other Side of Zero (Integers),,
"What is the collective name for the set of numbers {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}?",Integers,
What is the additive inverse of -8?,+8 or 8,
Calculate the value of (-5) + (+8).,3,
Calculate the value of (+3) - (+9).,-6,
"On a number line, which number is greater: -10 or -4?",-4,
"The numbers -1, -2, -3, and so on, are known as _____ integers.",Negative,
What is the result of (-4) - (-7)?,3,
Is the number 0 considered positive or negative?,Neither,
"On a number line, movement to the left from zero represents which type of numbers?",Negative numbers,
A profit of ₹100 in a business can be represented by which integer?,+100 or 100,
A loss of ₹50 is represented by which integer?,-50,
What is the sum of a number and its additive inverse?,0,
Calculate: (-10) + (-5).,-15,
The temperature is 5°C. It drops by 8°C. What is the new temperature?,-3°C,
What is the absolute value of -15?,15,
Which integer represents sea level?,0,
An airplane flying at a height of 2000 meters above sea level is represented by what integer?,+2000,
What is the integer that is 4 less than -2?,-6,
"Arrange in increasing order: -5, 2, 0, -8.","-8, -5, 0, 2",
What is the value of 0 - 5?,-5,
What is the value of 5 - 0?,5,
What is the value of 6 + (-6)?,0,
Is the sum of two negative integers always a negative integer?,Yes,
Is the sum of a positive and a negative integer always negative?,No,
What is the predecessor of -9?,-10,
What is the successor of -1?,0,
Calculate: 10 + (-4).,6,
Subtracting a negative number is the same as _____ its additive inverse.,adding,
Calculate: 7 - (-3).,10,
Is -15 an integer?,Yes,
What is the opposite of going 3 floors up?,Going 3 floors down (-3),
"If 'credit' is positive, then 'debit' is _____.",negative,
Is the statement -4 > -3 true or false?,FALSE,
What is the greatest negative integer?,-1,
What is the smallest positive integer?,1,
A submarine is at a depth of 100m. Represent this using an integer.,-100m,
What is the sum of all integers from -2 to +2?,0,
Is every whole number an integer?,Yes,
Is every integer a whole number?,No,
Calculate: (-2) + (-3) + (+5).,0,
What is 12 more than -5?,7,
What is 8 less than 2?,-6,
Find the value of 50 - (-40) - 2.,88,
"On a number line, is -100 to the left or right of -50?",Left,
The sum of two positive integers is always a _____ integer.,positive,
What is the additive inverse of 0?,0,
Is the product of two negative integers positive or negative?,Positive,
A descent of 20 feet is represented by which integer?,-20,
Question,Answer,
Chapter 1: Large Numbers Around Us,,
1. What is the smallest 6-digit number?,"1,00,000 (One Lakh)",
2. How many thousands make one lakh?,100 thousands,
3. How many lakhs make one crore?,100 lakhs,
4. How many zeroes are there in ten crores?,8,
"5. Write 45,72,876 in words using the Indian system.",Forty-five lakh seventy-two thousand eight hundred seventy-six,
"6. Write 1,000,000 in words using the Indian system.",Ten lakhs,
"7. Write 100,000,000 in words using the American system.",One hundred million,
8. How many millions make one billion?,1000,
9. Place commas correctly for 50729834 in the Indian system.,"5,07,29,834",
10. Place commas correctly for 50729834 in the American system.,"50,729,834",
"11. What is the predecessor of 10,00,000?","9,99,999",
"12. What is the successor of 9,99,999?","10,00,000",
13. Which is greater: 500 lakhs or 5 million?,They are equal.,
14. Which is smaller: 800 thousand or 8 million?,800 thousand,
"15. Round off 6,72,85,183 to the nearest lakh.","6,73,00,000",
"16. Round off 6,72,85,183 to the nearest crore.","7,00,00,000",
17. A bus can carry 50 people. How many people can 1 lakh buses carry?,50 lakh people,
"18. Write the number for ""Fifty lakhs five thousand and fifty"".","50,05,050",
"19. Write the number for ""One billion one million one thousand one"".","1,001,001,001",
20. What is 1 followed by 9 zeroes called in the Indian system?,One arab or one hundred crores,
21. What is 1 followed by 9 zeroes called in the American system?,One billion,
"22. What is the place value of 7 in 1,27,89,000?",Lakhs,
"23. What is the face value of 8 in 9,87,65,432?",8,
"24. Find the sum of the place values of the two 8s in 8,56,98,123.","8,00,08,000",
25. Find the difference between the largest 7-digit number and the smallest 6-digit number.,"98,99,999",
26. How many 5-digit numbers are there in total?,"90,000",
27. Estimate the product of 489 and 312 by rounding to the nearest hundred.,"1,50,000 (500 x 300)",
28. Estimate the sum of 8425 and 2678 by rounding to the nearest thousand.,"11,000 (8000 + 3000)",
"29. A factory produces 2,500 toys a day. How many toys will it produce in 300 days?","7,50,000",
"30. A box contains 144 pencils. How many boxes are needed for 1,44,000 pencils?",1000,
"31. What is the expanded form of 5,06,789?","5,00,000 + 6,000 + 700 + 80 + 9",
"32. Express 40,00,000 + 5,00,000 + 300 + 1 as a numeral.","45,00,301",
"33. The population of a city was 98,79,172 in 2001. Approximately, what was it in lakhs?",99 lakhs,
"34. What is 10,000×100?","10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs)",
"35. What is 1,00,00,000÷100?","1,00,000 (One Lakh)",
"36. Arrange in ascending order: 98765, 102345, 9999, 100000.","9999, 98765, 100000, 102345",
"37. Arrange in descending order: 567890, 576890, 587690, 578690.","587690, 578690, 576890, 567890",
38. The distance between Earth and Sun is about 15 crore km. Write this in numerals.,"15,00,00,000 km",
"39. A newspaper has 12 pages. 11,980 copies are printed daily. How many total pages are printed?","1,43,760",
"40. A machine produces 2,825 screws a day. How many will it produce in a leap year?","10,34,050 (2825 x 366)",
"41. How many ten thousands are in 1,00,000?",10,
"42. How many hundreds are there in 10,000?",100,
43. What is the product of the smallest 4-digit number and the largest 2-digit number?,"99,000 (1000 x 99)",
44. A student multiplied 7236 by 65 instead of 56. By how much was his answer greater?,"65,124 (7236 x 9)",
45. A vessel has 4 litres and 500 ml of curd. In how many glasses of 25 ml capacity can it be filled?,180,
"46. The population of a town is 1,76,400. If 1 out of every 20 is a child, how many children are there?","8,820",
"47. To stitch a shirt, 2 m 15 cm of cloth is needed. How much cloth is needed for 18 such shirts?",38 m 70 cm,
"48. What number must be subtracted from 1 crore to get 76,54,321?","23,45,679",
"49. The sale receipt of a company during a year was Rs 2,09,56,480. What was the total sale in crores?",Rs 2.09 crores (approx),
50. What is 1 less than the smallest 8-digit number?,"99,99,999",
Chapter 2: Arithmetic Expressions,,
51. What is the value of the arithmetic expression 20−4?,16,
52. What does the equality sign '=' denote?,The relationship between an arithmetic expression and its value.,
53. Fill in the blank: 13+4=__+6,11,
54. Which is greater: 10+2 or 7+1?,10+2,
55. What must be done first when evaluating an expression with brackets?,Evaluate the expression inside the brackets first.,
56. What are the parts of an expression separated by a '+' sign called?,Terms,
57. Identify the terms in the expression 6×5+3.,6×5 and 3,
58. Evaluate 30+5×4 according to the correct order of operations.,50,
59. Evaluate 100−(15+56).,29,
60. What property of addition allows us to swap the order of terms without changing the sum?,Commutative property,
61. What property of addition allows us to group terms in any way without changing the sum?,Associative property,
62. Does swapping the terms in 8−3 give the same result?,"No, subtraction is not commutative.",
63. Simplify the expression by removing brackets: 100−(15+56).,100−15−56,
64. Simplify the expression by removing brackets: 500−(250−100).,500−250+100,
65. What happens to the signs of the terms inside the brackets when the brackets are preceded by a negative sign?,The signs of the terms change.,
66. Evaluate: 4×9+2×6.,48,
67. Evaluate: 39−2×6+11.,38,
68. Add brackets to make the statement true: 34−9+12=13.,34−(9+12)=13,
69. Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression for 2×(43+24).,2×43+2×24,
70. Use the distributive property to simplify 10×98+3×98.,(10+3)×98=13×98,
71. What is the value of 5×(3+2)+7×8+3?,84,
72. Which is greater without calculating: 245+289 or 246+285?,245+289 (by 3),
73. Are 113−25 and 112−24 equal?,"Yes, both equal 88.",
74. What are the terms in the expression 2−10+4×6?,"2, -10, and 4×6",
75. Rewrite 13−2+6 as a sum of its terms.,13+(−2)+6,
76. Calculate 97×25 using the distributive property as (100−3)×25.,100×25−3×25=2500−75=2425,
77. Calculate 104×15 using the distributive property as (100+4)×15.,100×15+4×15=1500+60=1560,
78. Which is greater: (8−3)×29 or (3−8)×29?,(8−3)×29,
79. Are (6+10)−2 and 6+(10−2) equal?,"Yes, both equal 14.",
80. Are 16−(8−3) and (16−8)−3 equal?,"No, 16−5=11 and 8−3=5.",
81. A metro ticket costs ₹40 for an adult and ₹20 for a child. Write an expression for 4 adults and 3 children.,4×40+3×20,
82. What is the value of the expression for 4 adults and 3 children at the metro?,₹220,
83. Simplify: 8×(50+1)+1×10+4×5+2×1.,432,
84. What is the value of 67−19?,48,
85. What is the value of 120÷3?,40,
86. How can you read the expression 5×25?,"5 times 25, or the product of 5 and 25.",
87. A snail climbs 3 cm up and slips 2 cm down each day. Write an expression for its position after 'd' days.,(3−2)×d or 1×d,
88. Evaluate 48−10×2+16÷2.,36,
89. Is it true that the multiple of a sum is the same as the sum of the multiples?,Yes (Distributive Property),
90. Simplify the expression 100−15−56.,29,
91. Evaluate: (16−8)−3.,5,
92. What are the two terms in 83−14?,83 and -14,
93. A window has 2 borders of 3 cm each and 4 grills of 2 cm each. Write an expression for its height.,2×3+4×2,
94. What is the inverse of the number 14?,-14,
95. Is subtracting a number the same as adding its inverse?,Yes,
"96. When there are multiple operations and no brackets, what helps determine the order?",The notion of terms.,
97. Can different expressions have the same value?,"Yes (e.g., 10+2 and 3×4)",
98. Evaluate 22+__=6×5.,8,
99. Evaluate 8×__=64÷2.,4,
100. Write an expression for the total cost of 4 dosas at ₹23 each and a ₹5 tip.,4×23+5,
Chapter 3: A Peek Beyond the Point (Decimals),,
101. How many millimeters (mm) are in one centimeter (cm)?,10 mm,
102. How many centimeters is 1 millimeter?,0.1 cm,
103. Express 5 mm in cm.,0.5 cm,
104. How many centimeters are in one meter (m)?,100 cm,
105. Express 15 cm in meters.,0.15 m,
106. How many grams (g) are in one kilogram (kg)?,1000 g,
107. Express 254 g in kg.,0.254 kg,
108. How many paise are in one rupee?,100 paise,
109. Express 75 paise in rupees.,₹0.75,
110. What is the place value of 7 in the decimal number 2.7?,Tenths,
111. How do you read the number 70.5?,Seventy point five,
"112. Write ""2 ones, 3 tenths and 5 hundredths"" in decimal form.",2.35,
113. Write 234 tenths in decimal form.,23.4,
114. Are 0.2 and 0.200 equal in value?,Yes,
115. Which is larger: 1.009 or 1.090?,1.09,
116. Calculate the sum: 2.7+3.5.,6.2,
117. Calculate the difference: 3.5−2.7.,0.8,
118. What is the value of 12 mm+5.6 cm in cm?,6.8 cm,
119. What is 4101​ written as a decimal?,4.1,
120. Convert the decimal 0.34 into a fraction.,10034​,
121. Write the expanded form of 7.05.,7+100​+1005​,
"122. Arrange in ascending order: 0.9, 1.01, 1.1.","0.9, 1.01, 1.1",
123. A wire is 7105​ cm long. Write its length as a decimal.,7.5 cm,
"124. What is the next number in the sequence: 4.4, 4.8, 5.2, ...?",5.6,
125. How many hundredths make one-tenth?,10,
126. A pen is 12104​ cm long. A palm is 6107​ cm long. How much longer is the pen?,5107​ cm or 5.7 cm,
"127. What does the ""decem"" in ""decimal system"" mean?",Ten,
128. What is 12 mm in cm?,1.2 cm,
129. How many meters is 325 cm?,3.25 m,
130. Express 7 km 5 m in kilometers.,7.005 km,
"131. Express 35 mm in cm, m, and km.","3.5 cm, 0.035 m, 0.000035 km",
132. What is 5 kg and 8 g in kg?,5.008 kg,
133. Which is greater: 2.03 or 2.30?,2.3,
134. Convert 5.6 into a fraction in its simplest form.,528​ or 553​,
135. What is the sum of 27.076 and 0.55?,27.626,
136. What should be subtracted from 84.5 to get 27.84?,56.66,
137. Tina had 20 m 5 cm long cloth. She cuts 4 m 50 cm. How much cloth is left?,15 m 55 cm or 15.55 m,
138. How much less is 28 km than 42.6 km?,14.6 km,
139. Ravi bought 5 kg 400 g rice and 2 kg 20 g sugar. What is the total weight he carried?,7.420 kg,
140. What is 1 hundredth divided by 10?,1 thousandth,
141. Write the number 'four and one-tenth' as a decimal.,4.1,
142. A bottle holds 925 ml of juice. How many litres is that?,0.925 L,
143. Write the decimal number for 104​+10008​.,0.408,
144. Find the value of 15.60−7.85.,7.75,
145. Find the value of 0.75+10.425.,11.175,
146. A pole is 12.5 m long. 4.75 m is in the mud. What is the length of the pole above the mud?,7.75 m,
147. How is 2107​ read?,Two and seven-tenths,
148. The weight of an empty gas cylinder is 16.8 kg. It contains 14.2 kg of gas. What is the total weight?,31.0 kg,
149. The thickness of a human hair is about 0.1 mm. Express this in cm.,0.01 cm,
150. A car travels 89.6 km on Monday and 75.8 km on Tuesday. What is the total distance traveled?,165.4 km,
Chapter 4: Expressions Using Letter-Numbers,,
151. What are letters like 'a' and 's' used to represent numbers called?,Letter-numbers or variables,
152. What are mathematical expressions containing letter-numbers called?,Algebraic expressions,
"153. If Shabnam is 3 years older than Aftab (age 'a'), write an expression for Shabnam's age.",a + 3,
154. An L-shape pattern is made of 2 matchsticks. Write an expression for 'n' L-shapes.,2n,
"155. If the side of a square is 'q', what is the formula for its perimeter?",4q or 4 x q,
"156. Write an expression for ""5 more than a number y"".",y + 5,
"157. Write an expression for ""4 less than a number x"".",x - 4,
"158. Write an expression for ""13 less than 2 times a number p"".",2p - 13,
"159. If a pencil costs ₹'c' and an eraser costs ₹'d', what is the cost of 5 pencils and 4 erasers?",5c + 4d,
160. What is the value of the expression 7k when k = 4?,28,
161. Find the value of 5m + 3 when m = 2.,13,
162. Simplify the expression l + b + l + b.,2l + 2b,
"163. Are 5c, c, and 10c like terms or unlike terms?",Like terms,
164. Can the expression 18c + 11d be simplified further?,No,
165. Simplify the expression 5c + 3c + 10c.,18c,
166. Simplify the expression 4(x + y) - y.,4x + 3y,
167. Are the expressions 5u and 5 + u equal?,No,
168. Simplify: (7p - 3q) + (8p - 4q),15p - 7q,
169. Simplify: (23p - 7q) - (21p - 9q),2p + 2q,
170. What is the side of a regular pentagon if its perimeter is P?,P / 5,
"171. If an ice cream costs ₹x and a juice costs ₹y, what is the cost of 3 ice creams and 2 juices?",3x + 2y,
172. Sarita's present age is 'y' years. What will be her age 5 years from now?,y + 5 years,
173. Sarita's present age is 'y' years. What was her age 3 years back?,y - 3 years,
174. A rectangular box has height 'h' cm. Its length is 5 times the height. What is the length?,5h cm,
175. The score of Rahul is 'x' runs and Sachin's score is 'y' runs. How many runs did they make together?,x + y runs,
176. What does 4n mean?,4 multiplied by n,
177. Find the value of 10 - a if a = -4.,14,
178. Find the value of 3d if d = 6.,18,
179. Simplify: p + p + p + q.,3p + q,
180. Simplify: 2d - d - d - c.,-c,
181. What is the sum of 4d - 7c + 9 and 8c - 11 + 9d?,13d + c - 2,
182. Subtract 9a - 6b + 14 from 6a + 9b - 18.,-3a + 15b - 32,
183. Identify the terms in 8x + 3y.,8x and 3y,
184. A pattern has 3 matchsticks in the first step and adds 2 for each subsequent step. What is the expression for step 'y'?,2y + 1 or 3 + 2(y-1),
"185. If a number machine's formula is 2a - b, what is the output for inputs a=5 and b=2?",8,
186. Give an example of unlike terms.,2x and 3y,
187. What is the coefficient of x in the term -8xy?,-8y,
188. What is the constant term in the expression 7x - 3?,-3,
189. Write the statement for the expression 2y - 5.,5 less than twice the number y.,
"190. A bus travels at 'v' km per hour. It is going from Delhi to Jaipur. After 5 hours, what is the distance covered?",5v km,
"191. If the side of an equilateral triangle is 's', what is its perimeter?",3s,
"192. What is the value of 2x - 3y + 4z, if x = 10, y = 5, and z = 2?",13,
193. Is x = 3 a solution to the equation x + 7 = 10?,Yes,
"194. If y books cost ₹80, what is the cost of one book?",₹(80/y),
195. What is the perimeter of a regular hexagon with side length 'l'?,6l,
196. Find the value of the expression 100 - 10x for x=5.,50,
197. The length of a rectangle is 3 less than 4 times its breadth 'b'. What is the length?,4b - 3,
198. Simplify: 7x + 5y - 2x + 3y.,5x + 8y,
199. What are the factors of the term -5xy?,"-5, x, y",
200. What is the sum of the angles of a quadrilateral?,360 degrees,
Chapter 5: Parallel and Intersecting Lines,,
"201. When two lines meet at a point on a plane, what are they called?",Intersecting lines,
202. How many angles are formed when two lines intersect?,Four angles,
203. Can two straight lines intersect at more than one point?,No,
"204. If two adjacent angles formed by intersecting lines add up to 180°, what are they called?",A linear pair,
"205. If one angle in a linear pair is 120°, what is the other angle?",60°,
206. What is the relationship between vertically opposite angles?,They are always equal.,
"207. If two lines intersect and one angle is 70°, what are the other three angles?","70°, 110°, 110°",
208. What are lines called that intersect each other at right angles (90°)?,Perpendicular lines,
"209. If two perpendicular lines intersect, what is the measure of each of the four angles formed?",90°,
210. What are lines on the same plane that never meet called?,Parallel lines,
211. What is a line that intersects two or more lines called?,A transversal,
212. How many angles are formed when a transversal intersects two lines?,Eight angles,
"213. In the figure of a transversal intersecting two lines, what is the relationship between ∠1 and ∠5?",They are corresponding angles.,
"214. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, what is the relationship between corresponding angles?",They are equal.,
"215. In the figure of a transversal intersecting two parallel lines, what is the relationship between ∠3 and ∠5?",They are alternate interior angles.,
"216. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, are the alternate interior angles equal?",Yes,
"217. In the figure of a transversal intersecting two parallel lines, what is the sum of interior angles on the same side, like ∠4 and ∠5?",They add up to 180°.,
"218. If two lines are parallel and a transversal intersects them such that one angle is 135°, what is its corresponding angle?",135°,
"219. If two lines are parallel and a transversal intersects them such that one interior angle is 50°, what is the other interior angle on the same side?",130°,
"220. If a pair of corresponding angles formed by a transversal are not equal, are the lines parallel?",No,
221. What symbol is used to mark perpendicular lines at their intersection?,A square symbol (└),
222. What symbol is used on lines to show that they are parallel?,Arrow marks (>),
223. Identify the vertically opposite angle to ∠b in Fig 5.2.,∠d,
224. Identify a linear pair from Fig 5.2.,"∠a and ∠b (or ∠b and ∠c, etc.)",
"225. If line l is parallel to line m, and line m is parallel to line n, what is the relation between l and n?",Line l is parallel to line n.,
"226. In Fig 5.14, which angle corresponds to ∠3?",∠7,
"227. In Fig 5.14, which angle is the alternate interior angle to ∠4?",∠6,
"228. In Fig 5.14, list all four pairs of corresponding angles.","(∠1, ∠5), (∠2, ∠6), (∠4, ∠8), (∠3, ∠7)",
"229. If ∠1 = 110° in Fig 5.14 and lines l and m are parallel, find ∠7.","110° (Alternate exterior, or ∠1=∠3, ∠3=∠7)",
"230. If ∠4 = 65° in Fig 5.14 and lines l and m are parallel, find ∠5.",115° (Interior angles sum to 180°),
231. The rails of a railway track are an example of which type of lines?,Parallel lines,
232. The adjacent edges of a blackboard are an example of which type of lines?,Perpendicular lines,
"233. If two lines are perpendicular to the same line, what is the relation between them?",They are parallel to each other.,
"234. In Fig 5.26, if ∠6 = 135°, find ∠2.",135° (Corresponding angles),
"235. In Fig 5.26, if ∠6 = 135°, find ∠3.",45° (Interior angles sum to 180°),
236. What is the measure of a straight angle?,180°,
237. Are the rungs of a ladder parallel or perpendicular to its sides?,"Perpendicular to the sides, parallel to each other.",
"238. In Fig 5.28, if ∠3 = 50° and lines l and m are parallel, what is ∠6?",130°,
239. The letter 'X' is a model for which type of lines?,Intersecting lines,
240. The letter 'H' contains which types of lines?,Parallel and perpendicular lines,
241. What is the sum of ∠a and ∠b in Fig 5.2?,180°,
"242. In geometry, what is the thickness of an ideal line?",Zero thickness,
"243. When a transversal intersects two lines, what is the maximum number of distinct angle measures possible?",Four,
"244. If a transversal is perpendicular to one of two parallel lines, is it perpendicular to the other?",Yes,
245. Can the sum of two corresponding angles be 180°?,"Yes, if each angle is 90°.",
246. What is the alternate angle of ∠d in Fig 5.25?,∠f,
247. The opposite edges of a rectangular sheet of paper are ____ to each other.,parallel,
248. The adjacent edges of a rectangular sheet of paper are ____ to each other.,perpendicular,
"249. If ∠a = 120° and ∠f = 70° in Fig 5.27, are lines l and m parallel?",No,
250. How can you be sure that two lines are parallel using a transversal?,If corresponding angles are equal OR alternate interior angles are equal.,
Chapter 6: Number Play,,
251. What is the property of a number being even or odd called?,Parity,
252. What is the parity of the sum of two odd numbers?,Even,
253. What is the parity of the sum of two even numbers?,Even,
254. What is the parity of the sum of an odd and an even number?,Odd,
255. What is the parity of the product of two odd numbers?,Odd,
256. What is the parity of the product of two even numbers?,Even,
257. What is the parity of the product of an odd and an even number?,Even,
258. Is the sum of five odd numbers odd or even?,Odd,
259. Is the sum of eight odd numbers odd or even?,Even,
260. Can the sum of two consecutive numbers ever be even?,"No, it's always odd.",
"261. What is a square grid of numbers where each row, column, and diagonal adds up to the same number called?",A magic square,
262. What is the common sum in a magic square called?,The magic sum,
"263. For a 3x3 magic square using numbers 1 to 9, what must the magic sum be?",15,
"264. For a 3x3 magic square using numbers 1 to 9, what number must be at the center?",5,
"265. What is the name of the sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...?",Virahāńka-Fibonacci sequence,
266. How is the next number in the Virahāńka-Fibonacci sequence generated?,By adding the two previous numbers.,
"267. What is the next number in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...?",13,
268. Puzzles where digits are replaced by letters are called what?,Cryptarithms or Alphametics,
"269. If T + T + T = UT, what digits do T and U represent?","T = 5, U = 1",
"270. Write an algebraic expression that generates all even numbers, where n=1, 2, 3...",2n,
"271. Write an algebraic expression that generates all odd numbers, where n=1, 2, 3...",2n - 1,
272. What is the 100th even number?,200,
273. What is the 100th odd number?,199,
"274. A light bulb is ON. If you toggle the switch 77 times, will it be ON or OFF?",OFF (an odd number of toggles changes the state),
275. Can the sum of 50 consecutive page numbers be an even number?,No (25 odd + 25 even numbers = odd sum),
"276. In a group of 8 people, what is the largest number a person can call out based on the ""taller people in front"" rule?",7 (if the shortest person is last),
"277. In the ""taller people in front"" rule, what number will the first person in line always call out?",0,
"278. If you add 1 to every number in a 3x3 magic square, is the new square also a magic square?",Yes,
"279. If the magic sum of a 3x3 square is 15, and you add 1 to each number, what is the new magic sum?",18 (15 + 3),
280. What is the parity of the sum of numbers from 1 to 100?,Even (50 odd + 50 even numbers = even sum),
281. The numbers on a set of cards are all odd. Can you pick 5 cards that sum to 30?,"No, the sum of 5 odd numbers is always odd.",
"282. If an expression is 2p + 1, will its value always be odd for any whole number p?",Yes,
283. Two consecutive numbers in the Virahāńka sequence are 987 and 1597. What is the next number?,2584 (987 + 1597),
284. In how many ways can you write the number 3 as a sum of 1s and 2s?,"3 ways (1+1+1, 1+2, 2+1)",
285. In how many ways can you write the number 4 as a sum of 1s and 2s?,5 ways (This is a Virahāńka number),
286. Is 144 a Virahāńka-Fibonacci number?,"No (the sequence goes 89, 144, 233...) Wait, yes it is.",
287. Who first gave the method for counting rhythms that led to the Virahāńka numbers?,"Virahāńka, a Prakrit scholar around 700 CE.",
288. Is it possible to make a 3x3 magic square with 0 as the magic sum using non-zero integers?,Yes (using negative numbers).,
"289. If K2 + K2 = HMM, what are K, H, and M?","M=4, H=1, K=7 (72+72=144)",
290. What is the parity of the number of small squares in a 27x13 grid?,Odd (Odd x Odd = Odd),
291. What is the parity of the number of small squares in a 42x78 grid?,Even (Even x Even = Even),
"292. The sum of two numbers is even. If one is odd, what is the other?",Odd,
293. The product of two numbers is odd. What can you say about the numbers?,Both must be odd.,
294. What is the 8th Virahāńka number?,34,
"295. If you double every number in a 3x3 magic square with magic sum M, what is the new magic sum?",2M,
"296. If YY + Z = ZOO, find Y, Z, O.","Y=9, Z=1, O=0 (99+1=100)",
297. What is the sum of all numbers from 1 to 9?,45,
298. Can the central number in a 3x3 magic square (using numbers 1-9) be 8?,No,
"299. The sequence of parities in the Virahāńka sequence is Odd, Even, Odd, Odd, Even... What's next?","Odd, Odd, Even... (the pattern is O, E, O)",
300. The sum of three numbers is odd. Can all three be even?,No,
Chapter 7: A Tale of Three Intersecting Lines (Triangles),,
301. What is a closed shape with three vertices and three line segments called?,A triangle,
302. What is a triangle with all sides of equal length called?,Equilateral triangle,
303. What is a triangle with two sides of equal length called?,Isosceles triangle,
304. What is a triangle with all three sides of different lengths called?,Scalene triangle,
305. What is the sum of the three angles in any triangle?,180°,
"306. Is it possible to have a triangle with angles 90°, 85°, and 20°?","No, the sum is 195°, not 180°.",
"307. If two angles of a triangle are 50° and 70°, what is the third angle?",60°,
308. Can a triangle have two right angles?,"No, the sum would be ≥ 180° without a third angle.",
309. What is a triangle with one right angle called?,Right-angled triangle,
310. What is a triangle with one obtuse angle called?,Obtuse-angled triangle,
"311. In an acute-angled triangle, how many angles are acute?",All three angles are acute.,
312. What rule must the lengths of the sides of a triangle satisfy?,The Triangle Inequality,
313. What does the Triangle Inequality state?,The sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.,
"314. Can a triangle be formed with side lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 8 cm?",No (3 + 4 is not > 8),
"315. Can a triangle be formed with side lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 6 cm?","Yes (3+4>6, 3+6>4, 4+6>3)",
316. What is the angle formed between the extension of a side and the adjacent side called?,An exterior angle,
317. What is the relationship between an exterior angle and the interior opposite angles?,The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.,
"318. If the interior opposite angles are 50° and 60°, what is the exterior angle?",110°,
319. What is a line segment from a vertex drawn perpendicular to the opposite side called?,An altitude,
320. How many altitudes does a triangle have?,Three,
321. In which type of triangle can a side also be an altitude?,A right-angled triangle,
"322. If two angles of a triangle are equal, what can you say about the sides opposite to them?",The sides opposite to them are also equal.,
"323. In an equilateral triangle, what is the measure of each angle?",60°,
"324. Can you construct a triangle with sides 5 cm, 5 cm, 12 cm?","No, because 5 + 5 is not greater than 12.",
"325. The vertices of a triangle are A, B, and C. How do we denote the angle at vertex A?",∠A or ∠BAC or ∠CAB,
326. Can you construct a triangle if you are given the measures of its three angles?,"No, you can construct infinitely many similar triangles of different sizes.",
327. What tools are typically used to construct a triangle when three side lengths are given?,A ruler and a compass,
328. Is it possible to construct a triangle with two angles 120° and 30° and an included side of 6 cm?,"Yes, the sum of angles is 150°, which is less than 180°.",
329. What is the third angle of the triangle with angles 120° and 30°?,30° (180 - 120 - 30),
330. Is it possible to have an equilateral triangle that is also a right-angled triangle?,"No, all angles must be 60°.",
331. Can an isosceles triangle be a right-angled triangle?,"Yes (angles could be 90°, 45°, 45°).",
"332. If a triangle has sides a, b, and c, write down all three inequalities it must satisfy.","a+b > c, a+c > b, b+c > a",
"333. To check the triangle inequality, is it sufficient to check if the sum of the two shorter sides is greater than the longest side?",Yes,
"334. If you are given two sides and the angle between them, can you always construct a unique triangle?",Yes,
"335. If you are given two angles and the side between them, can you always construct a unique triangle?","Yes, provided the sum of the angles is less than 180°.",
336. What is the sum of an interior angle and its adjacent exterior angle?,180° (they form a linear pair),
337. A triangle has two sides of length 5 cm and 12 cm. The third side must be greater than ___ and less than ___.,Greater than 7 cm (12-5) and less than 17 cm (12+5).,
"338. In a right-angled triangle, can one of the other angles be obtuse?","No, both other angles must be acute.",
339. The sum of any two angles of a triangle is always ___ than 180°.,less,
340. The proof for the angle sum property of triangles uses which type of lines?,Parallel lines and a transversal,
"341. In ΔABC, if AB = AC, which two angles are equal?",∠B and ∠C,
"342. In ΔPQR, if ∠Q = ∠R, which two sides are equal?",PQ and PR,
343. Can the altitudes of an obtuse triangle lie outside the triangle?,"Yes, two of them do.",
344. Do the three altitudes of a triangle always meet at a single point?,Yes (the orthocenter),
"345. A triangle is constructed with sides 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm. What type of triangle is it?",Scalene triangle,
346. Can you draw a triangle with vertices that all lie on a single straight line?,No,
"347. In a right isosceles triangle, what are the measures of the three angles?","90°, 45°, and 45°",
348. An exterior angle of a triangle is 120° and one of the interior opposite angles is 55°. Find the other interior opposite angle.,65° (120 - 55),
"349. If two sides of a triangle are 3.5 cm and 3.5 cm, what type of triangle is it?",Isosceles triangle,
350. Is it possible for an exterior angle of a triangle to be acute?,"Yes, if the triangle is obtuse.",
Chapter 8: Working with Fractions,,
351. What is the product of 3×41​?,43​,
352. What is the product of 52​×3?,56​ or 151​,
353. What is the product of 21​×41​?,81​,
"354. What is the general rule for multiplying two fractions, ba​×dc​?",b×da×c​,
355. Calculate: 32​×54​.,158​,
"356. What does the word ""of"" often mean in problems with fractions (e.g., 21​ of 10)?",Multiplication,
357. What is 21​ of 24?,12,
358. Simplify before multiplying: 712​×245​.,145​,
359. What is the area of a rectangle with sides 21​ unit and 41​ unit?,81​ square units,
360. What is the reciprocal of the fraction 53​?,35​,
361. What do you get when you multiply a fraction by its reciprocal?,1,
"362. What is the rule for dividing a fraction by another, i.e., ba​÷dc​?",Multiply by the reciprocal: ba​×cd​,
363. Calculate: 3÷32​.,29​ or 421​,
364. Calculate: 32​÷53​.,910​ or 191​,
365. Convert the mixed fraction 141​ to an improper fraction.,45​,
366. A team can make 1 km of canal in 8 days. How much can they make in one day?,81​ km,
"367. When you multiply a number by a proper fraction (a fraction < 1), is the product larger or smaller than the original number?",Smaller,
"368. When you divide a number by a proper fraction (a fraction < 1), is the quotient larger or smaller than the original number?",Larger,
369. Find the value of 243​×4.,11,
370. Find the area of a square with side length 53​ m.,259​ sq. m,
371. A car runs 16 km using 1 litre of petrol. How far will it go on 243​ litres?,44 km,
"372. If a whole number is written as a fraction, what is its denominator?",1,
373. Does the order of multiplication matter for fractions?,No,
374. Is 21​÷41​ the same as 41​÷21​?,No (2=21​),
375. Provide the reciprocal of 7.,71​,
376. Provide the reciprocal of 231​.,73​,
377. 107​ of a tank is filled in 1 hour. How much is filled in 31​ hour?,307​ of the tank,
378. Divide 473​ by 7.,4931​,
379. What is 53​ of 100?,60,
380. A ribbon of length 541​ m is cut into small pieces of length 43​ m each. How many pieces will you get?,7 pieces,
381. What is the value of (1−21​)×(1−31​)?,31​,
382. When was the formula ba​×dc​=b×da×c​ first stated in general form by Brahmagupta?,628 CE,
383. What is the product of a number and 1?,The number itself.,
384. Simplify: 1514​×4225​,95​,
"385. If the cost of 541​ kg of mangoes is ₹210, what is the cost per kg?",₹40,
386. What is the product 72​×53​?,356​,
"387. The product of two numbers is 1. If one number is 119​, what is the other?",911​,
388. A rectangular sheet is 1221​ cm long and 1032​ cm wide. Find its area.,13331​ sq. cm,
389. A train covers 4921​ km in one hour. How much distance will it cover in 221​ hours?,12343​ km,
390. By what number should 954​ be multiplied to get 42?,472​,
"391. If the product of two fractions is 1, they are called ______ of each other.",reciprocals,
392. What is the multiplicative inverse of 58​?,85​,
393. Is the product of a proper and an improper fraction always less than the improper fraction?,Yes,
394. What is the value of 54​÷4?,51​,
395. The cost of 1 litre of petrol is ₹9243​. Find the cost of 10 litres.,₹927.50,
"396. To divide a whole number by a mixed fraction, what should you do first?",Convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction.,
397. Calculate: 351​÷132​.,12523​ or 1.92,
"398. In a class of 40 students, 51​ like Maths. How many students like Maths?",8 students,
399. A water bottle contains 2 litres of water. Ritu drank 41​ of it. How much did she drink?,0.5 litres or 500 ml,
"400. In a school, 85​ of the students are boys. If there are 240 girls, how many boys are there?",400 boys,
Mixed Review Questions (All Chapters),,
401. Write one million in the Indian numeral system.,"10,00,000 (Ten Lakh)",
402. Evaluate: 50−(20+3×5).,15,
403. Convert 2.05 km to meters.,2050 meters,
"404. If the side of a regular octagon is 's', what is its perimeter?",8s,
"405. If two lines are parallel, what is the distance between them?",It is constant everywhere.,
406. What is the parity of the 10th Virahāńka-Fibonacci number (89)?,Odd,
407. A triangle has angles in the ratio 1:2:3. What are the angles?,"30°, 60°, 90°",
408. What is 43​ of a day in hours?,18 hours,
409. The cost of a dozen pens is ₹180. What is the cost of 1 pen?,₹15,
410. Simplify the algebraic expression: 3(x + 2y) - (x - y).,2x + 7y,
"411. Write 87,05,60,009 in words (Indian System).",Eighty-seven crore five lakh sixty thousand nine,
412. Find the product of the place values of two 5s in 65251.,"25,000 (5000 x 50)",
"413. If a transversal is perpendicular to two parallel lines, how many right angles are formed?",Eight,
414. What is the reciprocal of 321​?,72​,
"415. Is it possible to have a triangle with sides 7 cm, 7 cm, and 14 cm?","No, because 7+7 is not greater than 14.",
416. The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 36. What are the numbers?,17 and 19,
417. What is 0.009 x 100?,0.9,
418. What is the smallest 4-digit number divisible by 10?,1000,
"419. If one angle of a linear pair is acute, the other must be ______.",obtuse,
420. Find the area of a square park whose perimeter is 320 m.,6400 sq. m,
421. Write an expression for the perimeter of a rectangle with length 'l' and breadth 'b'.,2(l + b),
422. A number is divisible by both 3 and 5. By which other number will it always be divisible?,15,
423. Calculate: 5÷51​.,25,
"424. If two angles of a triangle are 45° each, what type of triangle is it?",Isosceles right-angled triangle,
425. Convert 3.45 into a mixed fraction.,3209​,
426. Solve the cryptarithm: A + A + A = BA.,"A=5, B=1",
427. What is 7 crores in millions?,70 million,
428. Evaluate 5−(2×3)+8÷4.,1,
429. What is the sum of angles around a point?,360°,
430. An angle is equal to its complement. What is its measure?,45°,
431. An angle is equal to its supplement. What is its measure?,90°,
432. What is the value of 1 billion divided by 1000?,1 million,
"433. If n is an odd number, what is the parity of n+1?",Even,
434. The number of boys in a class is 3 times the number of girls 'g'. Write an expression for the total students.,4g (g + 3g),
435. Find the product of 0.5×0.05×0.005.,0.000125,
436. What is the perimeter of a semi-circle of radius 'r'?,πr + 2r or r(π + 2),
437. What is the largest 6-digit number having three different digits?,999887,
438. What is the place value of 2 in 14.025?,Hundredths,
439. What are two numbers whose sum is 15 and product is 54?,6 and 9,
"440. If line 'a' is perpendicular to line 'b', and line 'b' is parallel to line 'c', what is the relation between 'a' and 'c'?",a' is perpendicular to 'c'.,
441. Find the average of the first five odd numbers.,5,
"442. What is the 9th term in the Virahāńka-Fibonacci sequence starting with 1, 2?",55,
443. Simplify: 321​+443​−241​.,6,
444. Can the sum of the angles of a triangle be 180.1°?,No,
"445. If the perimeter of a rectangle is 40 cm and its length is 12 cm, what is its breadth?",8 cm,
"446. Round 1,29,56,789 to the nearest ten lakh.","1,30,00,000",
447. Which is greater: 1 crore or 10 million?,They are equal.,
448. Which is greater: 32​ or 53​?,32​,
"449. If a car travels 90 km in 221​ hours, what is its speed in km/hr?",36 km/hr,
450. What is the sum of the first 10 whole numbers?,45 (0+1+2+...+9),
451. A number when divided by 8 gives a remainder of 3. What will be the remainder when twice that number is divided by 8?,6,
"452. If 1 euro is ₹90.50, what is the cost of 100 euros?",₹9050,
"453. In a school, there are 1200 students. If 40% are girls, how many boys are there?",720 boys,
454. What is the value of 12.5% of 200?,25,
"455. In a magic square of sum 15, if two numbers in a row are 8 and 1, what is the third number?",6,
456. An item was bought for ₹500 and sold for ₹625. What is the profit?,₹125,
457. What is the simple interest on ₹1000 for 2 years at 5% per annum?,₹100,
"458. The ratio of two numbers is 3:5. If the sum is 80, find the numbers.",30 and 50,
459. What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 14 cm? (Use π ≈ 22/7),154 sq. cm,
460. What is the circumference of a circle with a radius of 7 cm? (Use π ≈ 22/7),44 cm,
"461. If 1 inch is 2.54 cm, how many cm are in 10 inches?",25.4 cm,
"462. If you sleep for 8 hours a day, what fraction of the day are you asleep?",31​,
"463. A man's salary is ₹20,000. He spends 41​ on rent and 51​ of the remainder on food. How much does he save?","₹12,000",
464. What is the smallest prime number?,2,
465. What is the only even prime number?,2,
466. What is the HCF of 12 and 18?,6,
467. What is the LCM of 12 and 18?,36,
468. How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?,6,
"469. How many faces, edges, and vertices does a cube have?","6 faces, 12 edges, 8 vertices",
470. What is the volume of a cuboid with dimensions 5 cm x 4 cm x 3 cm?,60 cubic cm,
"471. If two angles are supplementary and one is 110°, find the other.",70°,
"472. If two angles are complementary and one is 40°, find the other.",50°,
473. What is the order of rotational symmetry of a square?,4,
474. Write 19 in Roman numerals.,XIX,
475. Write 99 in Roman numerals.,XCIX,
476. The temperature was -5°C. It dropped by 3°C. What is the new temperature?,-8°C,
477. Evaluate: (-10) + (+5) - (-3).,-2,
478. Find the product of (-5) x (-4) x (-2).,-40,
479. How many diagonals does a pentagon have?,5,
480. What is the number of sides of a nonagon?,9,
481. What is the measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon?,108°,
482. What is the area of a right-angled triangle with base 6 cm and height 8 cm?,24 sq. cm,
483. Express 0.005 as a percentage.,0.50%,
484. A map is drawn to a scale of 1:100000. What actual distance does 5 cm on the map represent?,5 km,
485. The probability of flipping a coin and getting heads is what?,21​,
"486. The mean of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 is what?",30,
"487. The median of the numbers 2, 5, 3, 8, 4 is what?",4,
"488. The mode of the numbers 2, 3, 5, 3, 6, 3, 7 is what?",3,
"489. What is the range of the dataset: 15, 28, 6, 4, 19?",24,
490. What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?,Base x Height,
491. What is Euler's formula for polyhedra?,F + V - E = 2,
492. How many lines of symmetry does an isosceles triangle have?,1,
"493. If a number is divisible by 9, is it also divisible by 3?",Yes,
494. A number is divisible by 6. What other numbers must it be divisible by?,2 and 3,
495. What is the square root of 144?,12,
496. What is the cube of 5?,125,
497. What is the value of 2 to the power of 5?,32,
498. A bar graph is used to represent what kind of data?,Categorical data,
"499. In a pie chart, what is the total angle at the center?",360°,
"500. If 25% of students in a class of 40 are absent, how many are present?",30 students,
Question,Answer,
Chapter 1: Number Systems,,
1. Is zero a rational number?,"Yes, it can be written as 0/1.",
2. What is the collection of all rational and irrational numbers called?,Real Numbers.,
3. What is the decimal expansion of a rational number?,Either terminating or non-terminating recurring.,
4. What kind of decimal expansion does an irrational number have?,Non-terminating non-recurring.,
5. What is the value of (a)0?,1,
6. How is na​ written in the language of exponents?,a1/n.,
7. What is the value of 163/4?,8,
8. Simplify: 22/3⋅21/3.,2,
9. Does every real number have a unique point on the number line?,Yes.,
10. Are the square roots of all positive integers irrational?,"No, for example, 4​=2, which is rational.",
11. What is the process of converting a denominator with a square root to a rational number called?,Rationalising the denominator.,
12. Rationalise the denominator of 1/7​.,7​/7.,
13. What is the value of (a​+b​)(a​−b​)?,a−b.,
14. Is the sum of a rational and an irrational number rational or irrational?,Irrational.,
15. What is the product of a non-zero rational number and an irrational number?,Irrational.,
16. Is π a rational or irrational number?,Irrational.,
17. Is every integer a whole number?,"No, negative integers are not whole numbers.",
18. Is every natural number a whole number?,Yes.,
19. How many rational numbers are there between any two given rational numbers?,Infinitely many.,
20. Simplify: (5+5​)(5−5​).,20,
21. What is the symbol ​ called?,The radical sign.,
22. What is the value of (3​+7​)2?,10+221​.,
23. What is the collection of natural numbers denoted by?,N.,
24. What is the collection of whole numbers denoted by?,W.,
25. What is the collection of integers denoted by?,Z.,
26. What is the collection of rational numbers denoted by?,Q.,
27. Simplify: (111/2)/(111/4).,111/4.,
28. What is the result of multiplying 65​ by 25​?,60,
29. Find one irrational number between 1/7 and 2/7.,Any non-terminating non-recurring number like 0.150150015...,
30. Classify 23​ as rational or irrational.,Irrational.,
31. Classify 225​ as rational or irrational.,"Rational, as it equals 15.",
32. Express 0.6 in the form p/q.,2/3.,
33. The sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational. True or False?,"False (e.g., 2​+(−2​)=0).",
34. What are equivalent rational numbers?,"Fractions that represent the same rational number (e.g., 1/2, 2/4).",
35. What does the law of exponents am⋅an equal?,am+n.,
36. What does the law of exponents (am)n equal?,amn.,
37. What is the value of 125−1/3?,1/5.,
38. Who were the first to discover irrational numbers?,The Pythagoreans in Greece.,
39. What is the approximate value of π correct to four decimal places found by Aryabhatta?,3.1416.,
40. Simplify: 32​+23​.,It cannot be simplified further.,
41. What is the value of (71/2)⋅(81/2)?,561/2 or 56​.,
42. Is every rational number a real number?,Yes.,
43. What is the representation of a number 'r' in the form p/q called?,A rational number.,
44. What is the value of 322/5?,4,
45. Is the number 0.1010010001... rational or irrational?,Irrational.,
46. What is the value of 93/2?,27,
47. Is every irrational number a real number?,Yes.,
48. What is the reciprocal of an?,a−n.,
49. What is the sum of (22​+53​) and (2​−33​)?,32​+23​.,
50. Can we write 0 in the form p/q?,"Yes, e.g., 0/2, 0/5.",
Chapter 2: Polynomials,,
51. What is the degree of the polynomial x5−x4+3?,5,
52. What is a polynomial of degree one called?,A linear polynomial.,
53. What is a polynomial of degree two called?,A quadratic polynomial.,
54. What is a polynomial of degree three called?,A cubic polynomial.,
55. What is the coefficient of x2 in the polynomial 2−x2+x3?,-1,
56. What is a polynomial with only one term called?,A monomial.,
57. What is a polynomial with two terms called?,A binomial.,
58. What is a polynomial with three terms called?,A trinomial.,
59. What is the value of the polynomial 5x−4x2+3 at x=0?,3,
"60. What is a ""zero"" of a polynomial p(x)?",A number 'c' such that p(c) = 0.,
61. Find a zero of the polynomial p(x)=2x+1.,-1/2.,
62. How many zeroes does a linear polynomial have?,One and only one.,
63. What is the degree of a non-zero constant polynomial?,Zero.,
64. What is the degree of the zero polynomial?,Not defined.,
65. Expand (x+y+z)2.,x2+y2+z2+2xy+2yz+2zx.,
66. Expand (x+y)3.,x3+y3+3xy(x+y).,
67. Expand (x−y)3.,x3−y3−3xy(x−y).,
68. Factorise: x2−y2.,(x+y)(x−y).,
"69. According to the Factor Theorem, if p(a)=0, what is a factor of p(x)?",(x−a).,
70. Is x+1 a factor of x3+x2+x+1?,Yes.,
71. What is the constant polynomial 0 called?,The zero polynomial.,
72. Find the value of k if x−1 is a factor of 4x3+3x2−4x+k.,-3,
73. Factorise: y2−5y+6.,(y−2)(y−3).,
74. What is the general form of a quadratic polynomial in x?,"ax2+bx+c, where a ≠ 0.",
75. Are algebraic expressions like x+1/x polynomials?,"No, because the exponent of the variable is not a whole number.",
76. What is the coefficient of x3 in −x3+4x2+7x−2?,-1,
77. Is 2 a polynomial?,"Yes, it is a constant polynomial.",
78. Find the value of p(1) for p(t)=2+t+2t2−t3.,4,
79. Check if -2 is a zero of the polynomial x+2.,"Yes, because -2 + 2 = 0.",
80. What is the zero of the polynomial p(x)=x−5?,5,
81. How many terms can a cubic polynomial in one variable have at most?,4 terms.,
"82. If x+y+z=0, what is the value of x3+y3+z3?",3xyz.,
83. Find the product of (x−3)(x+5) using an identity.,x2+2x−15.,
84. Factorise 9x2+6xy+y2.,(3x+y)2.,
85. Expand (4a−2b−3c)2.,16a2+4b2+9c2−16ab+12bc−24ac.,
86. What is an algebraic identity?,An equation that is true for all values of the variables occurring in it.,
87. Is every real number a zero of the zero polynomial?,Yes.,
88. A zero of a polynomial must be 0. True or False?,False.,
89. Can a polynomial have more than one zero?,Yes.,
90. What is the value of 105×106 using identities?,11130,
91. Factorise 27y3+125z3.,(3y+5z)(9y2−15yz+25z2).,
92. What is the term with the highest power of the variable in a polynomial called?,The leading term.,
93. Find the value of p(0) for p(y)=y2−y+1.,1,
94. What is the remainder when p(x) is divided by (x−a)?,p(a).,
95. What is the general form of a linear polynomial in x?,"ax+b, where a ≠ 0.",
96. What is the coefficient of x2 in 2π​x2+x?,π/2.,
97. Is y+2/y a polynomial?,No.,
98. Find the zero of the polynomial p(x)=3x.,0,
99. Factorise 2x2+7x+3.,(2x+1)(x+3).,
100. Evaluate (99)3 using a suitable identity.,970299,
Chapter 3: Coordinate Geometry,,
101. What is the name of the horizontal line in the Cartesian plane?,x-axis.,
102. What is the name of the vertical line in the Cartesian plane?,y-axis.,
103. What is the point of intersection of the axes called?,The origin.,
104. What are the coordinates of the origin?,"(0, 0).",
105. What is the x-coordinate of a point also known as?,Abscissa.,
106. What is the y-coordinate of a point also known as?,Ordinate.,
107. How many quadrants does the Cartesian plane have?,Four.,
"108. In which quadrant does the point (-3, 4) lie?",Second quadrant (II).,
"109. In which quadrant does the point (2, -5) lie?",Fourth quadrant (IV).,
110. What is the sign of coordinates in the third quadrant?,"(-, -).",
"111. What is the perpendicular distance of the point P(4, 3) from the x-axis?",3 units.,
"112. What is the perpendicular distance of the point P(4, 3) from the y-axis?",4 units.,
113. What is the y-coordinate of any point on the x-axis?,0,
114. What is the x-coordinate of any point on the y-axis?,0,
115. What are the coordinates of a point on the x-axis at a distance of 5 units from the origin?,"(5, 0) or (-5, 0).",
116. What are the coordinates of a point on the y-axis at a distance of 3 units from the origin in the positive direction?,"(0, 3).",
117. Who developed the branch of mathematics known as Coordinate Geometry?,René Descartes.,
118. The system used for describing the position of a point in a plane is called the ____ system.,Cartesian system.,
119. What are the axes called collectively?,Coordinate axes.,
"120. In stating coordinates, which coordinate comes first?",The x-coordinate (abscissa).,
"121. What is the abscissa of the point (-5, -4)?",-5,
"122. What is the ordinate of the point (3, -4)?",-4,
"123. The coordinates of point B are (-5, 2). What is its ordinate?",2,
124. A point lies on the y-axis. What is its abscissa?,0,
"125. The coordinates of point L are (0, 5). On which axis does it lie?",y-axis.,
126. What is the name of each of the four parts of the plane formed by the axes?,Quadrant.,
"127. If a point is in the 1st quadrant, what are the signs of its coordinates?","(+, +).",
"128. If a point is in the 2nd quadrant, what are the signs of its coordinates?","(-, +).",
"129. If the ordinate of a point is 0, where does the point lie?",On the x-axis.,
130. What do the coordinates of a point describe?,The unique position of the point in a plane.,
"131. Is the point (3, 4) the same as the point (4, 3)?",No.,
132. The plane is called the Cartesian or ____ plane.,Coordinate plane or xy-plane.,
"133. To locate the position of a point in a plane, how many perpendicular lines are required?",Two.,
"134. What is the abscissa of the point (0, 3)?",0,
"135. What is the ordinate of the point (4, 0)?",0,
"136. What is the perpendicular distance of the point Q(-6, -2) from the y-axis?",6 units.,
"137. What is the perpendicular distance of the point Q(-6, -2) from the x-axis?",2 units.,
"138. The point identified by the coordinates (2, -4) lies in which quadrant?",Fourth quadrant (IV).,
"139. The point identified by the coordinates (-3, -5) lies in which quadrant?",Third quadrant (III).,
"140. What is the ordinate of the point H(-5, -3) from the given figures?",-3,
"141. What is the abscissa of the point D(6, 2) from the given figures?",6,
142. The coordinates of any point on the y-axis are of the form ____.,"(0, y).",
143. The coordinates of any point on the x-axis are of the form ____.,"(x, 0).",
144. What are the coordinates of the point L marked in the textbook figures?,"(0, 5).",
145. What are the coordinates of the point M marked in the textbook figures?,"(-3, 0).",
146. How many parts do the coordinate axes divide the plane into?,Four.,
147. A point has a positive x-coordinate and a negative y-coordinate. In which quadrant is it?,Fourth quadrant (IV).,
148. A point has a negative x-coordinate and a negative y-coordinate. In which quadrant is it?,Third quadrant (III).,
149. The convention is to write the ____ first and the ____ second.,"Abscissa, ordinate.",
"150. What is the x-coordinate of the point C(5, -5) from the figures?",5,
Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables,,
151. What is the general form of a linear equation in two variables?,ax+by+c=0.,
"152. In ax+by+c=0, what condition must be met by a and b?",a and b are not both zero.,
153. How many solutions does a linear equation in two variables have?,Infinitely many.,
154. How many solutions does a linear equation in one variable have?,A unique solution.,
155. Write the equation 2x+3y=4.37 in the form ax+by+c=0.,2x+3y−4.37=0.,
"156. In the equation x−3​y−4=0, what is the value of 'a'?",1,
157. Write the equation y=2 in two variables.,0x+1y−2=0.,
158. Write the equation x=−5 in two variables.,1x+0y+5=0.,
159. What does a solution of a linear equation in two variables mean?,"A pair of values (x, y) which satisfy the equation.",
"160. Is (0, 4) a solution for the equation 2x+3y=12?",Yes.,
"161. Is (1, 4) a solution for the equation 2x+3y=12?",No.,
162. How is a solution of a linear equation in two variables written?,"As an ordered pair (x, y).",
163. Find a solution for the equation x+2y=6.,"e.g., (2, 2), (0, 3), (6, 0).",
164. Find a solution for the equation 2x+y=7.,"e.g., (0, 7), (1, 5), (3, 1).",
"165. For the equation x=4y, is (4, 1) a solution?",Yes.,
"166. Is (0, 2) a solution of the equation x−2y=4?",No.,
"167. Find the value of k, if x=2,y=1 is a solution of the equation 2x+3y=k.",k = 7.,
168. Can equations of the type ax+b=0 be considered linear equations in two variables?,"Yes, they can be expressed as ax+0y+b=0.",
169. Write 4−3x=0 as a linear equation in two variables.,−3x+0y+4=0.,
"170. For the equation 2x=y, what is the value of 'c' in the form ax+by+c=0?",0,
"171. A solution for a linear equation in two variables is a pair of values, one for ___ and one for ___.","x, y.",
172. Find a solution for 2x+5y=0.,"(0, 0) or (5, -2).",
173. What is an easy way to get a solution for an equation like ax+by=c?,"Set x=0 to find y, or set y=0 to find x.",
"174. In the equation p+4q=7, what are the variables?",p and q.,
"175. For the equation y=3x+5, does it have a unique solution, two solutions, or infinitely many solutions?",Infinitely many solutions.,
176. Every point on the graph of a linear equation in two variables is a ____ of the equation.,Solution.,
177. Every solution of a linear equation in two variables is a ____ on its graph.,Point.,
178. What is the value of c in the equation 5=2x when written in standard form?,"-5 (i.e., 2x−5=0).",
179. Find one solution for the equation πx+y=9.,"(0, 9).",
"180. Is (4,0) a solution of the equation x−2y=4?",Yes.,
"181. Is (2​,42​) a solution of the equation x−2y=4?",No.,
182. Find two solutions for the equation 4x+3y=12.,"(3, 0) and (0, 4).",
183. Is the solution of a linear equation affected when the same number is added to both sides?,No.,
184. What is the value of b in the equation y−2=0 when written in standard form?,1,
"185. In x+y=176, if x=100, what is y?",76,
186. The equation y=mx represents a line passing through the ____.,Origin.,
187. What is the value of a in the equation −2x+3y=6?,-2,
"188. In the equation x−y/5−10=0, what is the value of b?",-1/5.,
"189. In the equation 3x+2=0, what is the value of b?",0,
190. What is the graphical representation of a linear equation in two variables?,A straight line.,
"191. If we multiply both sides of a linear equation by a non-zero number, does the solution change?",No.,
192. Write an example of a linear equation in two variables from daily life.,"Cost of 2 pens (x) and 3 notebooks (y) is ₹50, so 2x+3y=50.",
"193. The ordered pair (3, 2) is a solution for 2x+3y=12. What does 3 represent?",The value of x.,
194. Find a solution for 3y+4=0.,"Any pair with y = -4/3, e.g., (0, -4/3).",
"195. What are a, b, and c in a linear equation?",Real numbers.,
"196. If you pick a value for x in a linear equation, how many values can you get for y?",One.,
197. Write an equation for: two numbers have a sum of 20.,x+y=20.,
"198. For the equation x=3y, is (1, 3) a solution?",No.,
199. Write the equation 2x=−5y in the form ax+by+c=0.,2x+5y+0=0.,
200. Does the equation y=3 represent a line parallel to the x-axis or y-axis?,x-axis.,
Chapter 5: Introduction to Euclid's Geometry,,
201. The word 'geometry' comes from the Greek words 'geo' and 'metrein'. What do they mean?,Earth' and 'to measure'.,
"202. According to Euclid's definitions, what is a point?",That which has no part.,
"203. What is a line, according to Euclid?",Breadthless length.,
204. What is a surface?,That which has length and breadth only.,
205. How many dimensions does a solid have?,Three.,
206. How many dimensions does a line have?,One.,
207. What are the assumptions that are obvious universal truths called?,Axioms or postulates.,
208. State Euclid's first axiom.,Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another.,
209. State Euclid's fifth axiom.,The whole is greater than the part.,
210. What does Euclid's first postulate state?,A straight line may be drawn from any one point to any other point.,
211. What does Euclid's third postulate state?,A circle can be drawn with any centre and any radius.,
212. What does Euclid's fourth postulate state?,All right angles are equal to one another.,
213. What is Euclid's famous treatise called?,Elements'.,
"214. According to Axiom 5.1, given two distinct points, how many lines can pass through them?",A unique line.,
215. What did Euclid call a line segment?,A terminated line.,
216. What is the justification for the principle of superposition?,Euclid's Axiom 4: Things which coincide with one another are equal.,
"217. Statements that are proved using axioms, definitions, and reasoning are called ____ or ____.",Propositions or theorems.,
218. Can two distinct lines have more than one point in common?,No.,
219. Is it possible to construct an equilateral triangle on any given line segment?,Yes.,
"220. If A, B, C are points on a line and B is between A and C, then what is the relation between AB, BC and AC?",AB + BC = AC.,
221. The boundaries of surfaces are called ___ or ____.,Curves or straight lines.,
222. The ends of a line are ____.,Points.,
"223. Euclid divided his work 'Elements' into how many chapters or ""books""?",Thirteen.,
"224. Are the terms 'point', 'line', and 'plane' defined in modern geometry?","No, they are taken as undefined terms.",
"225. What is the difference between an axiom and a postulate, as used by Euclid?",Postulates were assumptions specific to geometry; axioms were used throughout mathematics.,
"226. If equals are added to equals, the wholes are ____.",Equal.,
227. Things which are halves of the same things are ____ to one another.,Equal.,
228. Who is credited with giving the first known proof in mathematics?,Thales.,
229. What is a pyramid?,A solid figure with a polygon base and triangular side faces meeting at a top point.,
230. A system of axioms is called ____ if it's impossible to deduce a statement that contradicts any axiom.,Consistent.,
231. Euclid's fifth postulate is about two lines intersecting if the sum of interior angles on one side of a transversal is less than ____.,Two right angles (180°).,
"232. If two circles are equal, are their radii equal?",Yes.,
233. How many lines can pass through a single point?,An infinite number.,
234. A terminated line can be produced ____ on both sides.,Indefinitely.,
235. What were Sulbasutras in ancient India?,Manuals of geometrical constructions.,
236. The geometry of the Vedic period originated with the construction of ____.,Altars (or vedis).,
237. Are the terms 'axiom' and 'postulate' used interchangeably today?,Yes.,
238. Who was a famous pupil of Thales?,Pythagoras.,
239. Things which are double of the same things are ____ to one another.,Equal.,
"240. If equals are subtracted from equals, the remainders are ____.",Equal.,
"241. What is the modern term for Euclid's ""terminated line""?",Line segment.,
242. How many dimensions does a surface have?,Two.,
243. The edges of a surface are ____.,Lines.,
"244. If AC=BD, then prove that AB=CD. Which axiom is used?","If equals are subtracted from equals, the remainders are equal.",
245. Can you compare an angle to a pentagon?,"No, magnitudes of different kinds cannot be compared.",
246. Where was Euclid a teacher of mathematics?,Alexandria in Egypt.,
247. The boundaries of solids are called ____.,Surfaces.,
248. Does Euclid's Postulate 1 state that there is a unique line between two points?,"No, it just says a straight line may be drawn. The uniqueness is stated as an axiom.",
249. A point C is the mid-point of AB. Does every line segment have only one mid-point?,Yes.,
"250. Why is Axiom 5 (""The whole is greater than the part"") considered a universal truth?",It is a self-evident truth based on observation that applies to any magnitude.,
Chapter 6: Lines and Angles,,
251. What is the sum of two complementary angles?,90°.,
252. What is the sum of two supplementary angles?,180°.,
253. What is the pair of adjacent angles whose sum is 180° called?,A linear pair.,
"254. When two lines intersect, what is the relation between vertically opposite angles?",They are equal.,
255. What is an angle that measures exactly 90° called?,A right angle.,
256. What is an angle that measures more than 90° but less than 180° called?,An obtuse angle.,
257. What is an angle greater than 180° but less than 360° called?,A reflex angle.,
"258. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, what is the relation between alternate interior angles?",They are equal.,
"259. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, what is the sum of interior angles on the same side of the transversal?",180°.,
260. Lines which are parallel to the same line are ____ to each other.,Parallel.,
261. What is an angle formed by two rays originating from the same endpoint?,An angle.,
262. What are the rays making an angle called?,The arms of the angle.,
263. A part of a line with two end points is called a ____.,Line segment.,
"264. If three or more points lie on the same line, they are called ____ points.",Collinear.,
265. What is the measure of a straight angle?,180°.,
"266. Two angles are ____ if they have a common vertex, a common arm, and their non-common arms are on different sides of the common arm.",Adjacent.,
"267. If two lines intersect, how many pairs of vertically opposite angles are formed?",Two pairs.,
"268. If a ray stands on a line, the sum of the two adjacent angles so formed is ____.",180°.,
269. The Linear Pair Axiom is the combination of which two axioms?,Axiom 6.1 and Axiom 6.2.,
"270. If two lines PQ and RS intersect at O and ∠POR:∠ROQ=5:7, find ∠POR.",75°.,
271. What is the angle sum property of a triangle?,The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180°.,
272. An angle that measures between 0° and 90° is called an ____ angle.,Acute angle.,
273. Can two obtuse angles be supplementary?,No.,
274. Can two acute angles form a linear pair?,No.,
"275. If two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal, are the corresponding angles equal?",Yes.,
"276. If a transversal intersects two lines such that a pair of alternate interior angles is equal, then the two lines are ____.",Parallel.,
277. The sum of all angles around a point is ____.,360°.,
"278. If one angle of a linear pair is acute, what type of angle is the other?",Obtuse.,
"279. If two lines are perpendicular to the same line, are they parallel to each other?",Yes.,
280. What is the endpoint where two rays of an angle meet called?,The vertex.,
"281. If ∠PQR=∠PRQ, then what is the relation between ∠PQS and ∠PRT if S-Q-R-T is a line?",∠PQS=∠PRT.,
282. What is the relationship between an exterior angle of a triangle and its interior opposite angles?,The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.,
"283. If a transversal intersects two lines, what is a pair of angles on the same side of the transversal and between the two lines called?",Consecutive interior angles (or co-interior angles).,
"284. In △ABC, if ∠A=50∘ and ∠B=70∘, find ∠C.",60°.,
285. Find the angle which is equal to its complement.,45°.,
286. Find the angle which is equal to its supplement.,90°.,
"287. If two lines are parallel, what is the distance between them?","The length of the common perpendiculars at different points, which is always the same.",
"288. If two adjacent angles are equal, must each be 90°?",No.,
289. What is the complement of 65°?,25°.,
290. What is the supplement of 110°?,70°.,
"291. If ∠AOC+∠BOE=70∘ and ∠BOD=40∘, what is reflex ∠COE?",250°.,
"292. If x+y=w+z in the given figure, what can be concluded about AOB?",AOB is a line.,
293. The bisectors of two adjacent supplementary angles form a ____ angle.,Right angle (90°).,
294. A part of a line with one end point is called a ____.,Ray.,
295. If AB,,
"296. If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the bisectors of any pair of alternate interior angles are ____.",Parallel.,
"297. If two lines intersect, can all four angles be acute?",No.,
298. An exterior angle of a triangle is 110∘ and one of the interior opposite angles is 30∘. Find the other interior opposite angle.,80°.,
299. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. What is the measure of the smallest angle?,40°.,
300. How are lines that do not intersect and lie in the same plane called?,Parallel lines.,
Chapter 7: Triangles,,
301. What does the SSS congruence rule state?,"If three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.",
302. What does the SAS congruence rule state?,"If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to the two sides and included angle of another, they are congruent.",
303. What does the ASA congruence rule state?,"If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another, they are congruent.",
304. What is the AAS congruence rule?,"If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding angles and side of another, they are congruent.",
305. What is the RHS congruence rule?,"If in two right triangles, the hypotenuse and one side of one are equal to the hypotenuse and one side of the other, they are congruent.",
306. What is an isosceles triangle?,A triangle in which two sides are equal.,
307. What is the property of angles in an isosceles triangle?,Angles opposite to equal sides are equal.,
308. What is the property of sides in a triangle with two equal angles?,Sides opposite to equal angles are equal.,
309. What is an equilateral triangle?,A triangle with all three sides equal.,
310. What is the measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle?,60°.,
311. What does CPCT stand for?,Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles.,
"312. A triangle has three sides, three angles, and three ____.",Vertices.,
313. Two figures are ____ if they are of the same shape and size.,Congruent.,
314. Two circles of the same radii are ____.,Congruent.,
"315. In △ABC, if AB=AC and ∠B=50∘, find ∠C.",50°.,
"316. In △ABC, if ∠B=∠C, what is the relation between sides AB and AC?",AB = AC.,
317. Is SSA a valid congruence rule?,No.,
318. Is AAA a valid congruence rule?,No.,
319. The sum of any two sides of a triangle is ____ than the third side.,Greater.,
320. The side opposite to the largest angle in a triangle is the ____.,Longest.,
321. The angle opposite to the longest side in a triangle is the ____.,Largest.,
322. Can a triangle have two right angles?,No.,
"323. In a right-angled triangle, which side is the longest?",The hypotenuse.,
"324. In quadrilateral ACBD, if AC=AD and AB bisects ∠A, what congruence rule proves △ABC≅△ABD?",SAS congruence rule.,
"325. In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB=AC, the bisector of ∠A is also the ____ of side BC.",Perpendicular bisector.,
"326. In △ABC and △PQR, if AB=PQ, BC=QR and AC=PR, how do we write the congruence?",△ABC≅△PQR.,
327. Altitudes drawn to equal sides of an isosceles triangle are ____.,Equal.,
"328. In △PQR, if ∠R>∠Q, what is the relation between sides PQ and PR?",PQ > PR.,
"329. If the bisector of the vertical angle of a triangle bisects the base, the triangle is ____.",Isosceles.,
330. What is the line segment from a vertex to the mid-point of the opposite side called?,A median.,
331. What is a line segment from a vertex perpendicular to the opposite side called?,An altitude.,
332. The sum of the lengths of the three altitudes of a triangle is ____ than the sum of its sides.,Less.,
333. A point on the perpendicular bisector of a line segment is ____ from the end points of the segment.,Equidistant.,
"334. If AD is the perpendicular bisector of BC in △ABC, what kind of triangle is it?",An isosceles triangle (AB=AC).,
"335. Can you construct a triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 8 cm?","No, because 3 + 4 is not greater than 8.",
"336. In △ABC, D is the mid-point of BC. If AD⊥BC, then what is the relation between AB and AC?",AB = AC.,
"337. In △ABC and △DEF, if ∠B=∠E, ∠C=∠F and BC=EF, which congruence rule is applicable?",ASA congruence rule.,
338. The difference between any two sides of a triangle is ____ than the third side.,Less.,
339. The sum of the three angles of a triangle is equal to ____.,180°.,
340. A point on the bisector of an angle is ____ from the arms of the angle.,Equidistant.,
341. Two squares of the same side lengths are ____.,Congruent.,
"342. In right triangle ABC, if ∠A=90∘ and AB=AC, find ∠B and ∠C.","∠B=45∘, ∠C=45∘.",
"343. If △ABC≅△PQR, then is it true that △BCA≅△PRQ?","No, it should be △BCA≅△QRP.",
"344. If altitudes BE and CF of a triangle ABC are equal, then the triangle is ____.",Isosceles.,
"345. Of all line segments that can be drawn to a given line from a point not on it, which is the shortest?",The perpendicular line segment.,
346. Can a triangle have two obtuse angles?,No.,
"347. If medians of a triangle are equal, then the triangle is ____.",Equilateral.,
"348. For congruence, out of three equal parts, at least one has to be a ____.",Side.,
"349. In △ABC, if AB>AC, which angle is greater, ∠C or ∠B?",∠C.,
350. Is it necessary for the equal angle in SAS congruence to be the included angle?,Yes.,
Chapter 8: Quadrilaterals,,
351. What is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel called?,A parallelogram.,
352. How does a diagonal divide a parallelogram?,Into two congruent triangles.,
353. Are the opposite sides of a parallelogram equal?,Yes.,
354. Are the opposite angles of a parallelogram equal?,Yes.,
355. How do the diagonals of a parallelogram relate to each other?,They bisect each other.,
"356. If one angle of a parallelogram is a right angle, what is it called?",A rectangle.,
357. What is a parallelogram with all four sides equal called?,A rhombus.,
358. What is the relationship between the diagonals of a rhombus?,They bisect each other at right angles (perpendicularly).,
359. What is a rectangle with all four sides equal called?,A square.,
360. What is the relationship between the diagonals of a square?,They are equal and bisect each other at right angles.,
361. What does the Mid-point Theorem state?,The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half of it.,
362. What is the sum of all angles in a quadrilateral?,360°.,
"363. If each pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is equal, is it a parallelogram?",Yes.,
"364. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, is it a parallelogram?",Yes.,
365. What is a quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides called?,A trapezium.,
"366. What is the quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of any quadrilateral, in order?",A parallelogram.,
367. What is the quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a rectangle?,A rhombus.,
368. What is the quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a rhombus?,A rectangle.,
"369. A quadrilateral has four sides, four angles, and four ____.",Vertices.,
"370. If the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, what is the parallelogram?",A rectangle.,
"371. The line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle, parallel to another side, ____ the third side.",Bisects.,
"372. If one pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is equal and parallel, is it a parallelogram?",Yes.,
373. What is the measure of each angle of a rectangle?,90°.,
"374. In parallelogram ABCD, what is the sum of adjacent angles ∠A+∠B?",180°.,
"375. If in a quadrilateral each pair of opposite angles is equal, then it is a ____.",Parallelogram.,
376. What is the converse of the mid-point theorem?,"The line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle, parallel to another side, bisects the third side.",
377. Are the diagonals of a rectangle perpendicular to each other?,"Not necessarily, only if it is a square.",
378. Are the diagonals of a parallelogram equal?,"Not necessarily, only if it is a rectangle or a square.",
"379. In an isosceles trapezium, what is the relationship between the non-parallel sides?",They are equal.,
380. A diagonal of a rhombus is equal to one of its sides. What are the angles of the rhombus?,"60°, 120°, 60°, 120°.",
"381. If diagonal AC of a parallelogram ABCD bisects ∠A, does it also bisect ∠C?",Yes.,
382. The bisectors of the angles of a parallelogram enclose a ____.,Rectangle.,
383. What shape is formed when joining the midpoints of the sides of a square?,A square.,
"384. In △ABC, D, E, F are mid-points of AB, BC, CA. How many congruent triangles are formed?",Four.,
385. Can a quadrilateral have three acute angles?,Yes (the fourth would be reflex).,
386. Do the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect the angles of the parallelogram?,Only if the parallelogram is a rhombus.,
387. The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1:2:3:4. Find the largest angle.,144°.,
388. What is a kite?,A quadrilateral with two pairs of equal-length sides that are adjacent to each other.,
389. Are the diagonals of a kite perpendicular?,Yes.,
"390. In parallelogram ABCD, P and Q are midpoints of sides AB and CD. What kind of quadrilateral is APCQ?",A parallelogram.,
391. Can all the four angles of a quadrilateral be obtuse?,"No, because the sum would exceed 360°.",
"392. What is the length of the line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle, relative to the third side?",Half the length of the third side.,
"393. If a parallelogram is inscribed in a circle, what must it be?",A rectangle.,
"394. If a rhombus is inscribed in a circle, what must it be?",A square.,
395. A square is a rectangle. True or False?,True.,
396. A rhombus is a parallelogram. True or False?,True.,
397. A trapezium is a parallelogram. True or False?,False.,
"398. In parallelogram ABCD, if ∠A=75∘, find ∠B.",105°.,
399. Do the diagonals of a trapezium bisect each other?,No.,
"400. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral are equal and bisect each other at right angles, what is it?",A square.,
Chapter 9: Circles,,
401. What is the longest chord of a circle?,Diameter.,
402. What is the relationship between equal chords of a circle and the angles they subtend at the centre?,They subtend equal angles at the centre.,
403. The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord ____ the chord.,Bisects.,
404. There is one and only one circle passing through three given ____ points.,Non-collinear.,
405. Equal chords of a circle are ____ from the centre.,Equidistant.,
406. The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is ____ the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.,Double.,
407. What is the measure of the angle in a semicircle?,90°.,
408. Angles in the same segment of a circle are ____.,Equal.,
409. What is a quadrilateral called if all its four vertices lie on a circle?,A cyclic quadrilateral.,
410. What is the sum of either pair of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral?,180°.,
"411. If two arcs of a circle are congruent, are their corresponding chords equal?",Yes.,
"412. If the sum of a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is 180°, the quadrilateral is ____.",Cyclic.,
413. A cyclic parallelogram must be a ____.,Rectangle.,
414. What is the line drawn through the centre of a circle to bisect a chord?,Perpendicular to the chord.,
415. What is the angle subtended by the diameter at any point on the circle?,90°.,
416. Chords equidistant from the centre of a circle are ____ in length.,Equal.,
417. How many circles can be drawn through three collinear points?,None.,
"418. If a line intersects two concentric circles at A, B, C, and D, what is the relation between AB and CD?",AB = CD.,
419. Congruent arcs of a circle subtend ____ angles at the centre.,Equal.,
"420. In a circle, the longer the chord, the ____ it is to the centre.",Nearer.,
421. The sum of the angles in the four segments formed by two intersecting chords is ____.,720°.,
"422. If a circle is divided into two arcs, one is the major arc and the other is the ____ arc.",Minor.,
"423. If diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral are diameters, what is the quadrilateral?",A rectangle.,
"424. If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, is it cyclic?",Yes.,
"425. In figure, if ∠ABC=69∘ and ∠ACB=31∘, find ∠BDC.",80°.,
426. Two circles are congruent if they have the same ____.,Radii.,
427. The line segment joining the centre to any point on the circle is called ____.,Radius.,
428. A part of a circle between two points is called an ____.,Arc.,
429. What is a region of a circle enclosed by two radii and an arc called?,A sector.,
430. A region of a circle enclosed by a chord and an arc is called a ____.,Segment.,
431. The angle subtended by the major arc at the centre is a ____ angle.,Reflex.,
"432. If two circles intersect at two points, the line through the centres is the ____ of the common chord.",Perpendicular bisector.,
"433. If a chord is equal to the radius, what angle does it subtend at the centre?",60°.,
434. Can a circle be drawn through four collinear points?,No.,
"435. If two equal chords intersect within a circle, the segments of one chord are ____ to the corresponding segments of the other.",Equal.,
436. The centre of a circle lies on the ____ of every chord.,Perpendicular bisector.,
437. A chord of length 16 cm is at a distance of 6 cm from the centre. What is the radius of the circle?,10 cm.,
"438. In the given figure, if ∠PQR=100∘, what is ∠OPR?",10°.,
439. What is a tangent?,A line that touches the circle at exactly one point.,
440. What is a secant?,A line that intersects the circle at two points.,
441. The angle in the major segment is ____.,Acute.,
442. The angle in the minor segment is ____.,Obtuse.,
443. How many diameters can a circle have?,Infinite.,
444. Is a diameter a chord?,Yes.,
445. Is every chord a diameter?,No.,
446. Two circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm intersect at two points. The distance between their centres is 4 cm. What is the length of the common chord?,6 cm.,
447. The perpendicular distance from the centre to the longest chord is ____.,Zero.,
448. A point whose distance from the centre is greater than the radius lies ____ the circle.,Outside.,
449. The diameter divides the circle into two ____.,Semicircles.,
450. What is the angle subtended by a minor arc at any point in the alternate segment?,An acute angle.,
Chapter 10: Heron's Formula,,
451. What is Heron's formula used to calculate?,The area of a triangle when the lengths of all three sides are known.,
"452. What is the formula for the area of a triangle given sides a, b, and c?",s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)​.,
453. What does 's' represent in Heron's formula?,The semi-perimeter of the triangle.,
"454. How is the semi-perimeter 's' of a triangle with sides a, b, and c calculated?",s=(a+b+c)/2.,
455. What is the area of an equilateral triangle with side 'a' using Heron's formula?,43​​a2.,
"456. The sides of a triangular plot are 60 m, 100 m, and 140 m. What is its semi-perimeter?",150 m.,
"457. What is the area of a triangle with sides 8 cm, 11 cm and a perimeter of 32 cm?",830​ cm².,
458. Can you use Heron's formula for a right-angled triangle?,Yes.,
459. What is the area of an isosceles triangle with equal sides of 5 cm and an unequal side of 8 cm?,12 cm².,
460. The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 180 cm. What is its area?,9003​ cm².,
461. Who is the formula for the area of a triangle in terms of its three sides named after?,Heron of Alexandria.,
462. What is the standard formula for the area of a triangle?,1/2 × base × height.,
463. When is Heron's formula particularly helpful?,When it is not possible to easily find the height of the triangle.,
464. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 12:17:25 and its perimeter is 540 cm. What are the lengths of the sides?,"120 cm, 170 cm, 250 cm.",
"465. What is the area of the triangle with sides 120 cm, 170 cm, and 250 cm?",9000 cm².,
466. A triangle has a perimeter of 30 cm and equal sides of 12 cm. What is the length of the third side?,6 cm.,
467. Find the area of the triangle with a perimeter of 30 cm and equal sides of 12 cm.,915​ cm².,
"468. To use Heron's formula, what is the first quantity you must calculate?",The semi-perimeter (s).,
"469. A triangular park has sides 40 m, 32 m, and 24 m. What is its area?",384 m².,
"470. What is the semi-perimeter of a triangle with sides 40m, 24m, 32m?",48 m.,
"471. The sides of a triangle are 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm. What is its area?",6 cm².,
472. A traffic signal board is an equilateral triangle with side 'a'. What is its area using Heron's formula?,43​​a2.,
"473. Two sides of a triangle are 18 cm and 10 cm, and the perimeter is 42 cm. What is the third side?",14 cm.,
"474. What is the area of the triangle with sides 18 cm, 10 cm, and 14 cm?",2111​ cm².,
"475. A triangular wall has sides 15 m, 11 m, and 6 m. What is its area?",202​ m².,
476. What is the semi-perimeter of an equilateral triangle with side 'a'?,3a/2.,
477. Find the area of an equilateral triangle with a side of 10 cm.,253​ cm².,
478. The value 's-a' in Heron's formula represents the semi-perimeter minus the length of which side?,Side 'a'.,
479. Can Heron's formula be applied to find the area of quadrilaterals?,"Yes, by dividing the quadrilateral into two triangles.",
480. What is another name for Heron's formula?,Hero's formula.,
481. The sides of a triangular plot are in the ratio 3:5:7 and its perimeter is 300 m. Find the length of the shortest side.,60 m.,
482. What is the area of the triangular plot with a perimeter of 300 m and sides in the ratio 3:5:7?,15003​ m².,
483. Find the area of a triangle with two sides 8 cm and 11 cm and perimeter 32 cm.,830​ cm².,
"484. The triangular side walls of a flyover have sides 122 m, 22 m, and 120 m. Find its area.",1320 m².,
485. The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 30 cm and each equal side is 12 cm. Find the third side.,6 cm.,
"486. What is the area of a triangle whose sides are 122m, 120m, 22m?",1320 m².,
"487. A triangular park has sides 120m, 80m and 50m. What is its area?",37515​ m².,
"488. If the sides of a triangle are doubled, by what factor does its area increase?",4 times.,
"489. If the area of an equilateral triangle is 163​ cm², what is the length of its side?",8 cm.,
"490. What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides 13 cm, 14 cm, and 15 cm?",42 cm.,
"491. What is the area of a triangle with sides 13 cm, 14 cm, and 15 cm?",84 cm².,
492. Can the area of a triangle be zero?,"No, unless the three vertices are collinear.",
493. The base of an isosceles triangle is 10 cm and its perimeter is 36 cm. Find the length of the equal sides.,13 cm.,
494. Find the area of an isosceles triangle with a base of 10 cm and equal sides of 13 cm.,60 cm².,
495. Does Heron's formula work for obtuse triangles?,Yes.,
"496. If the sides of a triangle are a, b, c, what is s-c?",(a+b−c)/2.,
497. What is the unit of area if the sides are measured in meters?,Square meters (m²).,
"498. What is the area of a triangle if its semi-perimeter is 21 cm and sides are 13 cm, 14 cm, 15 cm?",84 cm².,
"499. The sides of a triangle are 56 cm, 60 cm, and 52 cm. Find its area.",1344 cm².,
500. Heron worked in which field of mathematics?,"Applied mathematics, primarily mensuration.",
Question,Answer,
Chapter 1: Real Numbers,,
1. What is the prime factorization of 140?,22×5×7,
"2. According to the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, every composite number can be expressed as a product of what?",A product of primes.,
"3. If the HCF of two numbers is 9 and their product is 2754, what is their LCM?",306,
4. What is the HCF of the smallest composite number and the smallest prime number?,2,
5. Can the number 6n end with the digit 0 for any natural number n?,"No, because its prime factorization (2n×3n) does not contain 5.",
6. What is the relationship between the HCF and LCM of two positive integers 'a' and 'b'?,"HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b) = a × b",
"7. Find the HCF and LCM of 12, 15, and 21.","HCF = 3, LCM = 420",
8. Why is 7×11×13+13 a composite number?,"It can be expressed as 13×(7×11+1), which has more than two factors.",
"9. What is a number 's' called if it cannot be written in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q≠0?",An irrational number.,
"10. If a prime number p divides a2, what can be said about p and a?",p also divides a.,
11. What kind of number is the sum or difference of a rational and an irrational number?,Irrational.,
"12. What is the HCF of 17, 23, and 29?",1 (Since they are all prime numbers).,
13. A number when divided by 61 gives 27 as quotient and 32 as remainder. Find the number.,1679,
14. What is the prime factorization of 3825?,32×52×17,
15. What is the product of a non-zero rational and an irrational number?,Irrational.,
"16. What is the HCF of 8, 9, and 25?",1,
17. Find the LCM of 96 and 404.,9696,
18. What is the exponent of 2 in the prime factorization of 144?,4,
"19. If two positive integers are written as a = x3y2 and b = xy3 where x, y are prime numbers, find the HCF(a,b).",xy2,
"20. If two positive integers are written as a = x3y2 and b = xy3 where x, y are prime numbers, find the LCM(a,b).",x3y3,
21. How many minutes after 7 am will Sonia and Ravi meet again at the starting point if they take 18 and 12 minutes respectively for one round?,36 minutes.,
22. What name is given to the technique of proving a statement by assuming its opposite is true and showing it leads to a contradiction?,Proof by contradiction.,
23. Are the prime factors in the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic unique?,"Yes, apart from the order in which they occur.",
24. What is the sum of the exponents of the prime factors in the prime factorization of 196?,"4 (since 196=22×72, sum is 2+2=4)",
25. What is the HCF of 510 and 92?,2,
26. What is the least number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive)?,2520,
27. Is π a rational or irrational number?,Irrational.,
28. Express 156 as a product of its prime factors.,22×3×13,
29. Find the LCM of 336 and 54.,3024,
"30. Given HCF(306, 657) = 9, find LCM(306, 657).",22338,
31. What is the only even prime number?,2,
32. What is the HCF of two consecutive integers?,1,
33. What is the HCF of two consecutive even integers?,2,
34. What is the result of multiplying 3​ by 27​? Is it rational or irrational?,"9, which is rational.",
35. What is the sum of exponents of prime factors in the prime factorization of 96?,"6 (since 96=25×31, sum is 5+1=6)",
"36. If p and q are two coprime numbers, what is their HCF?",1,
"37. If p and q are two coprime numbers, what is their LCM?",p × q,
38. Express 5005 as a product of its prime factors.,5×7×11×13,
"39. What is the smallest 4-digit number divisible by 18, 24, and 32?",1152,
40. Is the product of two irrational numbers always irrational?,"No (e.g., 2​×2​=2).",
41. What is the prime factorisation of 7429?,17×19×23,
42. What is the HCF of 26 and 91?,13,
43. What is the LCM of 26 and 91?,182,
44. The HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m - 117. Find the value of m.,2,
"45. What is the largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8 respectively?",13,
46. What type of number is 3+25​?,Irrational.,
47. What is the HCF of 336 and 54?,6,
"48. If a number ends with the digit zero, what must be true about its prime factors?",It must have both 2 and 5 as prime factors.,
"49. What is the least number which when divided by 6, 15 and 18 leave remainder 5 in each case?",95,
50. What type of number is 75​?,Irrational.,
Chapter 2: Polynomials,,
51. What is the degree of the polynomial 5x3−4x2+x−2​?,3,
52. What is a polynomial of degree 2 called?,A quadratic polynomial.,
"53. If a real number 'k' makes the value of a polynomial p(x) zero, what is 'k' called?",A zero of the polynomial p(x).,
54. What is the zero of the linear polynomial ax+b?,−b/a,
"55. If the graph of a polynomial intersects the x-axis at exactly one point, what is the number of zeroes of the polynomial?",1,
56. The graph of a quadratic polynomial is what shape?,A parabola.,
57. A polynomial of degree 'n' can have at most how many zeroes?,n zeroes.,
"58. If α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c, what is the value of α + β?",−b/a,
"59. If α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c, what is the value of αβ?",c/a,
60. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2−2x−8.,4 and -2,
61. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes have a sum of -3 and a product of 2.,x2+3x+2,
"62. If α, β, and γ are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d, what is the value of α + β + γ?",−b/a,
63. How many zeroes does the polynomial shown in Fig. 2.9 (vi) have?,4,
64. What is the value of the polynomial p(x)=x2−3x−4 at x = -1?,0,
65. What is the degree of a linear polynomial?,1,
66. Find the sum of the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2−8x+6.,4,
67. Find the product of the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2−8x+6.,3,
68. What is a polynomial of degree 3 called?,A cubic polynomial.,
"69. If one zero of the quadratic polynomial x2−5x+k is 2, find the value of k.",6,
70. How many zeroes does the polynomial p(x)=(x−1)(x−2)(x−3) have?,3,
"71. If the graph of y=ax2+bx+c opens upwards, what can be said about the coefficient 'a'?",a>0,
72. Find the zeroes of the polynomial t2−15.,15​ and −15​,
73. A quadratic polynomial can have at most how many zeroes?,2,
"74. If the sum of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial is 0 and one zero is 3, what is the other zero?",-3,
"75. If the graph of a polynomial does not intersect the x-axis at any point, how many real zeroes does it have?",Zero real zeroes.,
"76. If α, β, and γ are the zeroes of a cubic polynomial, what is the value of αβγ?",−d/a,
77. Find the zeroes of the polynomial 4u2+8u.,0 and -2,
78. What is the general form of a quadratic polynomial in variable x?,"ax2+bx+c, where a ≠ 0.",
"79. If -1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x)=ax2−3x−4, what is the value of a?",a = -1,
80. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 3​ and −3​.,x2−3,
81. The zeroes of a polynomial are the x-coordinates of the points where its graph intersects which axis?,The x-axis.,
82. What is the relationship between the zeroes of the polynomial p(x)=x2−4 and its graph?,The graph will intersect the x-axis at x = 2 and x = -2.,
"83. If the product of the zeroes of the polynomial ax2−6x−6 is 4, find the value of a.",a = -3/2,
84. Find the sum of the zeroes for the polynomial 3x2+5x−2.,-5/3,
85. What is the degree of a non-zero constant polynomial?,0,
86. How many zeroes does a linear polynomial have?,1,
"87. If the graph of y=ax2+bx+c touches the x-axis at exactly one point, what can be said about its zeroes?",It has two equal zeroes (or one zero).,
88. What is the sum of products of the zeroes taken two at a time (αβ + βγ + γα) for a cubic polynomial?,c/a,
89. Find a quadratic polynomial if the sum and product of its zeroes are 41​ and -1 respectively.,4x2−x−4,
"90. If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3+ax2+bx+c is -1, then what is the product of the other two zeroes?",b - a + 1,
91. Find the zeroes of 6x2−3−7x.,3/2 and −1/3,
"92. If the zeroes of the polynomial x2+px+q are 2 and -3, find the values of p and q.","p = 1, q = -6",
"93. For the polynomial x2+7x+10, what is the product of its zeroes?",10,
94. What is the value of 'k' if the zeroes of the polynomial 3x2−kx+6 are in the ratio 2:3?,k=±52​,
"95. If the graph of a cubic polynomial intersects the x-axis at 1, 2, and 3, what are its zeroes?","1, 2, and 3.",
96. What is the coefficient of x in the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes sum to 2​ and product is 31​?,−32​ (in the form 3x2−32​x+1),
"97. If a polynomial of degree 5 is divided by a quadratic polynomial, what is the maximum possible degree of the remainder?",1,
98. Find the product of the zeroes for the polynomial 3x2−x−4.,-4/3,
99. The number of polynomials having zeroes as -2 and 5 is?,Infinitely many.,
"100. If the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are reciprocals of each other, what is the relation between a and c?",a = c,
Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables,,
101. What do you call a pair of linear equations that has a solution?,Consistent pair.,
"102. If the lines representing a pair of linear equations are parallel, how many solutions does the pair have?",No solution.,
"103. If the lines representing a pair of linear equations are coincident, how many solutions does the pair have?",Infinitely many solutions.,
"104. For a pair of linear equations a1​x+b1​y+c1​=0 and a2​x+b2​y+c2​=0, what is the condition for intersecting lines?",a2​a1​​=b2​b1​​,
105. What is the condition for a pair of linear equations to have no solution (parallel lines)?,a2​a1​​=b2​b1​​=c2​c1​​,
106. What is the condition for a pair of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions (coincident lines)?,a2​a1​​=b2​b1​​=c2​c1​​,
107. Is the pair of equations x−2y=0 and 3x+4y−20=0 consistent or inconsistent?,Consistent.,
108. The coach of a cricket team buys 7 bats and 6 balls for ₹3800. Represent this situation as a linear equation.,7x+6y=3800,
109. What is the solution to the pair of equations x+y=14 and x−y=4?,"x = 9, y = 5",
110. For what value of k will the equations x+2y=3 and 5x+ky+7=0 have a unique solution?,k=10,
111. What is a pair of linear equations called if it has no solution?,Inconsistent pair.,
"112. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If the number is 10x+y, what is the equation?",x+y=9,
"113. For the pair of equations 2x+3y−9=0 and 4x+6y−18=0, are the lines intersecting, parallel, or coincident?",Coincident.,
114. Find the solution of the pair of equations s−t=3 and 3s​+2t​=6.,"s = 9, t = 6",
115. A pair of linear equations which are equivalent has how many solutions?,Infinitely many solutions.,
116. What is another name for a consistent pair of linear equations that has infinitely many solutions?,Dependent pair.,
"117. If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator, a fraction reduces to 1. Represent this as an equation.",y−1x+1​=1 or x−y=−2,
"118. For what value of k, does the pair of linear equations 2x+3y=4 and (k+2)x+6y=3k+2 have infinitely many solutions?",k = 2,
"119. Are the lines for x+2y−4=0 and 2x+4y−12=0 intersecting, parallel, or coincident?",Parallel.,
"120. Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 4 m more than its width, is 36 m. What is the width?",16 m,
121. What is the solution of the equations 3x−y=3 and 9x−3y=9?,Infinitely many solutions.,
"122. If x=a,y=b is the solution of the equations x−y=2 and x+y=4, then what are the values of a and b?","a = 3, b = 1",
123. The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 18 degrees. What are the angles?,99° and 81°,
124. For what values of k will the pair of linear equations kx+3y−(k−3)=0 and 12x+ky−k=0 have infinitely many solutions?,k = 6,
125. Is the pair of equations x−y=8 and 3x−3y=16 consistent?,"No, it is inconsistent.",
126. A father is three times as old as his son. The sum of their ages is 48 years. Find the son's age.,12 years.,
127. Find the value of 'm' for which y=mx+3 if x= -2 and y= 5 is a solution to 2x+3y=11.,m = -1,
128. What is the point of intersection of the lines represented by 3x−2y=6 and the y-axis?,"(0, -3)",
"129. If the lines given by 3x+2ky=2 and 2x+5y+1=0 are parallel, then what is the value of k?",k = 15/4,
130. A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator. Represent this algebraically.,yx−1​=31​ or 3x−y=3,
"131. In the equation 2x+3y−8=0, what is another linear equation that would form intersecting lines with it?",Any equation where a2​a1​​=32​. Example: 3x+2y−7=0.,
132. How many solutions does the pair of equations x=0 and y=0 have?,"One solution (0,0).",
"133. What is the value of c if the pair of equations x−y+2=0 and 3x+2y−c=0 has a solution at x=1, y=3?",c = 9,
134. Is it possible for a pair of linear equations to have exactly two solutions?,No.,
"135. Find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by lines x−y+1=0, 3x+2y−12=0 and the x-axis.","(2, 3), (-1, 0), and (4, 0).",
136. What is the name of the algebraic method that involves removing one variable by adding or subtracting equations?,Elimination method.,
137. The difference between two numbers is 26 and one number is three times the other. Find the numbers.,39 and 13.,
"138. If 2x−3y=7 and 4x−6y=14, what kind of solution set exists?",Infinitely many solutions.,
"139. How many pens can be bought if 5 pencils and 7 pens cost ₹50, and 7 pencils and 5 pens cost ₹46?",5 pens.,
140. What is the graphical representation of a pair of inconsistent linear equations?,Two parallel lines.,
"141. If x+y=5 and 2x+2y=10, is the pair consistent?","Yes, it is dependent consistent.",
"142. Five years ago, Nuri was thrice as old as Sonu. What is Nuri's current age if Sonu is 20?",50 years.,
143. For what value of p does the system of equations 4x+py+8=0 and 2x+2y+2=0 have a unique solution?,p=4,
144. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. The number obtained by reversing the digits is 27 more than the original number. Find the number.,36,
145. What is the fixed charge if a taxi charges ₹105 for 10km and ₹155 for 15km?,₹5,
146. A fraction becomes 9/11 if 2 is added to both numerator and denominator. Find the fraction if it becomes 5/6 when 3 is added to both.,7/9,
147. A boat goes 30 km upstream and 44 km downstream in 10 hours. Represent this as an equation with speeds u and v.,u−v30​+u+v44​=10,
"148. The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by reversing the digits is 66. If the digits differ by 2, what is one possible number?",42 (or 24).,
"149. If x=2,y=3 is a solution for 2x−ky=1, what is k?",k = 1,
150. What is the solution for 2x−y=2 and 4x−y=4?,"x = 1, y = 0",
Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations,,
151. What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?,"ax2+bx+c=0, where a, b, c are real numbers and a ≠ 0.",
152. Is (x−2)2+1=2x−3 a quadratic equation?,Yes.,
153. What are the solutions of a quadratic equation called?,Roots.,
154. Find the roots of the equation x2−3x−10=0 by factorization.,5 and -2,
155. What is the maximum number of roots a quadratic equation can have?,2,
156. What is the term b2−4ac called for the quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0?,Discriminant.,
"157. If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is greater than 0, what is the nature of the roots?",Two distinct real roots.,
"158. If b2−4ac=0, what is the nature of the roots?",Two equal real roots.,
"159. If b2−4ac<0, what is the nature of the roots?",No real roots.,
160. What is the discriminant of the equation 2x2−4x+3=0?,-8,
161. Find the roots of the equation 2x2−5x+3=0.,1 and 3/2,
"162. The area of a rectangular plot is 528 m². If the length is one more than twice its breadth, form the quadratic equation.",2x2+x−528=0,
163. Find the roots of the quadratic equation 6x2−x−2=0.,2/3 and -1/2,
164. What is the nature of the roots of the equation 3x2−43​x+4=0?,Two equal real roots.,
165. Find the roots of the equation 100x2−20x+1=0.,"1/10, 1/10",
166. Find two numbers whose sum is 27 and product is 182.,13 and 14.,
167. For what value of k does the quadratic equation 2x2+kx+3=0 have two equal roots?,k=±26​,
168. Is x(x+1)+8=(x+2)(x−2) a quadratic equation?,"No, it is a linear equation.",
"169. What is the formula for solving a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, also known as the quadratic formula?",x=2a−b±b2−4ac​​,
170. Find the sum of the roots of the equation 2x2+x−6=0.,-1/2,
171. Find the product of the roots of the equation 3x2−2x+31​=0.,1/9,
"172. The altitude of a right triangle is 7 cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 13 cm, find the base.",12 cm.,
"173. If 1 is a root of the equation ay2+ay+3=0 and y2+y+b=0, find ab.",3,
174. Find the roots of the equation 2​x2+7x+52​=0.,−2​ and −5/2​,
175. Is it possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m and area 400 m²?,Yes.,
176. The product of two consecutive positive integers is 306. Find the integers.,17 and 18.,
"177. If one root of the equation x2+kx−5/4=0 is 1/2, find the value of k.",k = 2,
178. What is the condition for which the equation ax2+bx+c=0 has real roots?,b2−4ac≥0,
179. Find the roots of the equation 2x2−x+81​=0.,"1/4, 1/4",
180. The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive integers is 365. Find the integers.,13 and 14.,
181. Find the value of k for which the equation kx(x−2)+6=0 has equal roots.,k = 6,
"182. Is it possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its breadth, and the area is 800 m²?",Yes.,
"183. If the equation x2+4x+k=0 has real and distinct roots, what is the condition for k?",k < 4,
184. What is the value of the discriminant for the equation 2x2−6x+3=0?,12,
"185. If a train travels 480km at a uniform speed, and its speed had been 8 km/h less it would take 3 hours more. Form the quadratic equation.",x2−8x−1280=0,
186. Are the zeroes of the polynomial ax2+bx+c and the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c=0 the same?,Yes.,
187. Find the roots of 3x2−26​x+2=0.,"2/3​, 2/3​",
"188. A cottage industry produces toys. The cost of production of each toy was 55 minus the number of toys produced. If total cost was ₹750, find the number of toys.",25 or 30.,
"189. For the quadratic equation 2x2−3x+5=0, do real roots exist?","No, because the discriminant is -31, which is less than 0.",
190. What is the sum of the reciprocals of the roots of the equation x2+x+1=0?,-1,
191. Find the positive root of the equation 3x2+6​=9.,5,
192. Is x3−4x2−x+1=(x−2)3 a quadratic equation?,Yes.,
"193. If the roots of the equation (a−b)x2+(b−c)x+(c−a)=0 are equal, what is the relationship between a, b, and c?",2b = a + c,
194. What constant must be added and subtracted to solve the quadratic equation 9x2+43​x−2​=0 by the method of completing the square?,(1/8)2,
195. Find the roots of the equation x2−45x+324=0.,9 and 36.,
196. Find the nature of roots for x2−55x+750=0.,Real and distinct roots.,
"197. Find two consecutive odd positive integers, sum of whose squares is 290.",11 and 13.,
"198. The sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years. Four years ago, the product of their ages was 48. Is this situation possible?","No, the discriminant is negative.",
199. What are the roots of the equation x2−2​x−4=0?,22​ and −2​,
"200. If the quadratic equation px2−25​px+15=0 has two equal roots, what is the value of p?",p = 3,
Chapter 5: Arithmetic Progressions,,
201. What is a list of numbers where each term is obtained by adding a fixed number to the preceding term called?,An Arithmetic Progression (AP).,
202. What is the fixed number added to get successive terms in an AP called?,The common difference (d).,
"203. Can the common difference of an AP be positive, negative, or zero?","Yes, it can be any of these.",
204. What is the general form of an AP with first term 'a' and common difference 'd'?,"a,a+d,a+2d,a+3d,...",
"205. Find the common difference for the AP: 3, 1, -1, -3, ...",-2,
206. What is the formula for the nth term (an​) of an AP?,an​=a+(n−1)d,
"207. Find the 10th term of the AP: 2, 7, 12, ...",47,
"208. Which term of the AP: 21, 18, 15, ... is -81?",The 35th term.,
209. What is the formula for the sum of the first n terms (Sn​) of an AP?,Sn​=2n​[2a+(n−1)d] or Sn​=2n​(a+l),
"210. Find the sum of the first 22 terms of the AP: 8, 3, -2, ...",-979,
"211. What is the common difference of the AP: 3,3+2​,3+22​,...?",2​,
212. What are the first four terms of an AP when a = 10 and d = 10?,"10, 20, 30, 40",
"213. Is the list of numbers 2, 4, 8, 16, ... an AP?","No, the common difference is not constant.",
"214. If the 3rd term of an AP is 5 and the 7th term is 9, what is the common difference?",1,
215. How many two-digit numbers are divisible by 3?,30,
"216. Find the 20th term from the last term of the AP: 3, 8, 13, ..., 253.",158,
"217. If the sum of the first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and its first term is 10, what is the 20th term?",200,
218. The nth term of an AP is the difference of the sum to the first n terms and the sum to which terms?,"The first (n-1) terms, i.e., an​=Sn​−Sn−1​.",
"219. How many terms of the AP: 24, 21, 18, ... must be taken so that their sum is 78?",4 or 13.,
220. Find the sum of the first 1000 positive integers.,500500,
221. Find the sum of the first n positive integers.,2n(n+1)​,
222. An AP consists of 50 terms of which 3rd term is 12 and the last term is 106. Find the 29th term.,64,
223. What is the common difference of an AP in which a18​−a14​=32?,8,
"224. Which term of the AP: 3, 8, 13, 18, ... is 78?",The 16th term.,
"225. If 7 times the 7th term of an AP is equal to 11 times its 11th term, what is its 18th term?",0,
226. How many multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250?,60,
"227. In a flower bed, there are 23 rose plants in the first row, 21 in the second, 19 in the third, and so on. If there are 5 plants in the last row, how many rows are there?",10,
"228. For the AP: 31​,35​,39​,313​,..., what is the common difference?",4/3,
"229. If the sum of first 7 terms of an AP is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, what is the sum of first n terms?",n2,
230. Find the sum of the first 15 multiples of 8.,960,
231. The 17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7. What is the common difference?,1,
232. Find the 31st term of an AP whose 11th term is 38 and the 16th term is 73.,178,
"233. Find the number of terms in the AP: 7, 13, 19, ..., 205.",34,
234. In which year did Subba Rao's income reach ₹7000 if he started with ₹5000 in 1995 with a ₹200 increment each year?,2005 (in the 11th year),
235. The sum of the 4th and 8th terms of an AP is 24. What is the sum of the first 11 terms?,132,
236. What is the sum of the odd numbers between 0 and 50?,625,
"237. If Sn​=4n−n2, what is the first term?",3,
"238. If Sn​=4n−n2, what is the second term?",1,
"239. Is the sequence 3​,6​,9​,12​,... an AP?",No.,
"240. What is the next term of the AP 2​,8​,18​,...?",32​,
"241. If a, b, c are in AP, what is the relationship between them?",2b = a + c,
"242. What is 'b' called if a, b, c are in AP?",The arithmetic mean of a and c.,
"243. Two APs have the same common difference. The difference between their 100th terms is 100, what is the difference between their 1000th terms?",100,
244. How many three-digit numbers are divisible by 7?,128,
"245. For what value of n are the nth terms of two APs: 63, 65, 67,... and 3, 10, 17,... equal?",n = 13,
246. What is the sum of the first 40 positive integers divisible by 6?,4920,
247. Determine the AP whose third term is 16 and the 7th term exceeds the 5th term by 12.,"4, 10, 16, ...",
248. Find the sum of the first 51 terms of an AP whose second and third terms are 14 and 18 respectively.,5610,
"249. Which term of the AP: 121, 117, 113, ... is its first negative term?",The 32nd term.,
"250. Check whether -150 is a term of the AP: 11, 8, 5, 2, ...",No.,
Chapter 6: Triangles,,
251. What are two figures having the same shape but not necessarily the same size called?,Similar figures.,
252. Are all congruent figures similar?,Yes.,
253. Are all similar figures congruent?,"No, not necessarily.",
254. What are the two conditions for two polygons of the same number of sides to be similar?,(i) their corresponding angles are equal and (ii) their corresponding sides are in the same ratio.,
255. State the Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales's Theorem).,"If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.",
256. What is the converse of the Basic Proportionality Theorem?,"If a line divides any two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then the line is parallel to the third side.",
"257. In ΔABC, DE",,
258. State the AAA similarity criterion for two triangles.,"If in two triangles, corresponding angles are equal, then their corresponding sides are in the same ratio and hence the two triangles are similar.",
259. State the SSS similarity criterion for two triangles.,"If in two triangles, sides of one triangle are proportional to the sides of the other triangle, then their corresponding angles are equal and hence the two triangles are similar.",
260. State the SAS similarity criterion for two triangles.,"If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of the other triangle and the sides including these angles are proportional, then the two triangles are similar.",
261. Are all equilateral triangles similar?,Yes.,
262. Are all isosceles triangles similar?,No.,
"263. A girl of height 90 cm is walking away from the base of a lamp-post at a speed of 1.2 m/s. If the lamp is 3.6 m above the ground, what is the length of her shadow after 4 seconds?",1.6 m.,
"264. In ΔPQR, if SQPS​=TRPT​ what can be concluded about ST and QR?",ST,
265. What are triangles with equal corresponding angles known as?,Equiangular triangles.,
"266. If in ΔABC and ΔDEF, DEAB​=EFBC​=FDCA​, then what is the relationship between the two triangles?",ΔABC ~ ΔDEF.,
"267. If two angles of one triangle are respectively equal to two angles of another triangle, are the triangles similar? By what criterion?","Yes, by AA similarity criterion.",
268. The ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar triangles is 2:3. What is the ratio of their perimeters?,2:3,
"269. A vertical pole of length 6 m casts a shadow 4 m long. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 28 m long. What is the height of the tower?",42 m.,
270. In trapezium ABCD with AB,,
271. Can a triangle and a square be similar?,No.,
272. A line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle parallel to another side does what to the third side?,It bisects the third side.,
273. The line joining the mid-points of any two sides of a triangle is what in relation to the third side?,It is parallel to the third side.,
"274. In Fig. 6.17 (ii), if DE",,
"275. If ΔABC ~ ΔDEF, what is the relation between their corresponding angles?","∠A=∠D,∠B=∠E,∠C=∠F.",
"276. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle, what theorem can be used to find proportions of the other two sides?",Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales's Theorem).,
277. Are all circles similar?,Yes.,
278. Are all squares similar?,Yes.,
"279. If ΔABC ~ ΔPQR, AB = 6, PQ = 3, what is the ratio AB/PQ?",2/1 or 2.,
280. The same ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar polygons is called the ______.,Scale factor.,
"281. In ΔABC, DE",,
282. Diagonals of a trapezium ABCD with AB,,
"283. If a ladder is placed against a wall such that its foot is at a distance of 2.5 m from the wall and its top reaches a window 6 m above the ground, find the length of the ladder.",6.5 m,
"284. If in two triangles, two angles of one are equal to two angles of the other, what can be said about their third angles?",Their third angles will also be equal.,
"285. In ΔABC, if AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm, and AC = 10 cm, is it a right triangle?","Yes, by the converse of Pythagoras theorem.",
286. What is the name of the Greek mathematician who gave the Basic Proportionality Theorem?,Thales.,
"287. If one polygon is similar to a second polygon, and the second is similar to a third, what is the relation between the first and third polygons?",The first polygon is similar to the third polygon.,
"288. For two quadrilaterals to be similar, is it sufficient that their corresponding angles are equal?","No, corresponding sides must also be in the same ratio.",
"289. For two quadrilaterals to be similar, is it sufficient that their corresponding sides are in the same ratio?","No, corresponding angles must also be equal.",
"290. In triangle PQR, points S and T are on sides PQ and PR. If PS = 3, SQ = 3, PT = 3.6 and TR = 2.4, is ST parallel to QR?","No, the ratio is not the same (33​=2.43.6​).",
291. What is the relation between the ratio of areas of two similar triangles and the ratio of their corresponding sides?,The ratio of the areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.,
"292. If ΔABC ~ ΔPQR and Area(ABC)/Area(PQR) = 16/9, what is AB/PQ?",4/3,
"293. In an equilateral triangle of side 2a, what is the length of its altitude?",a√3,
294. Pythagoras theorem is applicable to which type of triangles?,Right-angled triangles.,
"295. The sides of a triangle are 7 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm. Is it a right-angled triangle?",Yes.,
"296. If ΔODC ~ ΔOBA, ∠BOC=125∘ and ∠CDO=70∘, find ∠OAB.",55°,
"297. In an isosceles triangle ABC, if AB = AC = 13 cm and the altitude from A on BC is 5 cm, find BC.",24 cm,
"298. If ΔABC ~ ΔEDF and ΔABC is not similar to ΔDEF, then which of the following is not true? (a) BC.EF = AC.FD (b) AB.EF = AC.DE",(a) BC.EF = AC.FD,
299. The sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4 : 9. What is the ratio of the areas of these triangles?,16 : 81,
"300. D and E are respectively the points on the sides AB and AC of a triangle ABC such that AD = 2 cm, BD = 3 cm, BC = 7.5 cm and DE",,
Chapter 7: Coordinate Geometry,,
301. What is the distance of a point from the y-axis called?,x-coordinate or abscissa.,
302. What is the distance of a point from the x-axis called?,y-coordinate or ordinate.,
303. What is the form of the coordinates of a point on the x-axis?,"(x, 0)",
"304. What is the formula to find the distance between two points P(x1​,y1​) and Q(x2​,y2​)?",PQ=(x2​−x1​)2+(y2​−y1​)2​,
"305. What is the distance of the point P(x, y) from the origin (0, 0)?",OP=x2+y2​,
"306. Find the distance between the points (2, 3) and (4, 1).",22​ units.,
"307. Find the distance between the points (0, 0) and (36, 15).",39 units.,
308. What is the name of the formula for finding the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment in a given ratio?,Section formula.,
"309. What are the coordinates of the point P(x,y) which divides the line segment joining A(x1​,y1​) and B(x2​,y2​) in the ratio m1​:m2​?","(m1​+m2​m1​x2​+m2​x1​​,m1​+m2​m1​y2​+m2​y1​​)",
"310. What is the formula for the coordinates of the mid-point of a line segment joining points (x1​,y1​) and (x2​,y2​)?","(2x1​+x2​​,2y1​+y2​​)",
"311. Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining (4, -3) and (8, 5) in the ratio 3:1 internally.","(7, 3)",
"312. In what ratio does the point (-4, 6) divide the line segment joining the points A(-6, 10) and B(3, -8)?",2:7,
"313. Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining A(2, -2) and B(-7, 4).","(-1, 0) and (-4, 2)",
"314. In what ratio does the y-axis divide the line segment joining the points (5, -6) and (-1, -4)?",5:1,
"315. Find a point on the y-axis which is equidistant from the points A(6, 5) and B(-4, 3).","(0, 9)",
"316. Find the relation between x and y such that the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (7, 1) and (3, 5).",x−y=2,
317. What is the condition for three points to be collinear based on the distance formula?,The sum of the distances between any two pairs of points is equal to the distance between the third pair.,
"318. Are the points (1, 5), (2, 3), and (-2, -11) collinear?",Yes.,
"319. Check whether (5, -2), (6, 4), and (7, -2) are the vertices of an isosceles triangle.",Yes.,
"320. Find the point on the x-axis which is equidistant from (2, -5) and (-2, 9).","(-7, 0)",
"321. Find the values of y for which the distance between the points P(2, -3) and Q(10, y) is 10 units.",y = 3 or y = -9,
"322. Find the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, -1) and (-2, -3).","(2,−5/3) and (0,−7/3)",
"323. Find the coordinates of a point A, where AB is the diameter of a circle whose center is (2, -3) and B is (1, 4).","(3, -10)",
324. What are the coordinates of the origin in a Cartesian plane?,"(0, 0)",
"325. What is the distance between the points A(c, 0) and B(0, -c)?",c2​,
"326. What quadrant does the point (-3, 5) lie in?",Second quadrant.,
"327. Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A(-2, 8) and B(-6, -4).","(-4, 2)",
"328. If Q(0, 1) is equidistant from P(5, -3) and R(x, 6), what is the value of x?",x=±4,
"329. The points A(9,0), B(9,6), C(-9,6) and D(-9,0) are the vertices of which quadrilateral?",Rectangle.,
"330. Find the coordinates of the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (0, 6), (8, 12) and (8, 0).","(16/3, 6)",
"331. The point which divides the line segment joining the points (7, -6) and (3, 4) in ratio 1:2 internally lies in which quadrant?",Fourth quadrant.,
"332. Find the area of a rhombus if its vertices are (3, 0), (4, 5), (-1, 4) and (-2, -1) taken in order.",24 sq. units.,
333. A point equidistant from two given points lies on what line?,The perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the two points.,
"334. If A and B are (-2, -2) and (2, -4) respectively, find the coordinates of P such that AP=73​AB and P lies on the line segment AB.","(−2/7,−20/7)",
"335. If (1, 2), (4, y), (x, 6) and (3, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram taken in order, find x and y.","x = 6, y = 3",
"336. Find the coordinates of the point which divides the join of (-1, 7) and (4, -3) in the ratio 2:3.","(1, 3)",
"337. In what ratio is the line segment joining A(1, -5) and B(-4, 5) divided by the x-axis?",1:1,
"338. What is the area of the triangle with vertices (7, -2), (5, 1), and (1, 4)?",10.5 sq. units,
"339. The points A(3,1), B(6,4) and C(8,6) are they seated in a line?","Yes, they are collinear.",
"340. Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points (-3, 10) and (6, -8) is divided by (-1, 6).",2:7,
"341. What is the distance between points (a,b) and (-a, -b)?",2a2+b2​,
"342. What is the distance between points (-5, 7) and (-1, 3)?",42​,
"343. What is the condition for three points (x1​,y1​),(x2​,y2​),(x3​,y3​) to be collinear in terms of area?",The area of the triangle formed by them is zero.,
"344. Find the coordinates of the points which divide the line segment joining A(-2, 2) and B(2, 8) into four equal parts.","(−1,7/2),(0,5),(1,13/2)",
"345. What is the value of k if the points (k,1), (5,5) and (10,7) are collinear?",k = -5,
"346. What is the area of a triangle whose vertices are A(5,2), B(4,7) and C(7,-4)?",2 sq. units.,
347. The coordinates of a point on the y-axis are of the form ______.,"(0, y)",
"348. The perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points A(4,5) and B(-2,3) intersects the y-axis at which point?","(0, -2)",
"349. What is the third vertex of a triangle, if two of its vertices are at (-3, 1) and (0, -2) and the centroid is at the origin?","(3, 1)",
"350. Find the area of the quadrilateral whose vertices, taken in order, are (–4, –2), (–3, –5), (3, –2) and (2, 3).",28 sq. units.,
Chapter 8 & 9: Trigonometry & Applications,,
"351. In a right triangle, what is the ratio of the side opposite to an angle to the hypotenuse called?",sine (sin),
352. What is the value of sin 60°?,23​​,
353. What is the value of tan 45°?,1,
354. What is the value of cos 90°?,0,
355. What is the fundamental trigonometric identity involving sin²A and cos²A?,sin2A+cos2A=1,
"356. If tanA=34​, what is sin A?",4/5,
357. What is the line drawn from the eye of an observer to the point in the object being viewed called?,Line of sight.,
"358. When an observer looks up at an object, what is the angle formed between the line of sight and the horizontal called?",Angle of elevation.,
"359. When an observer looks down at an object, what is the angle formed between the line of sight and the horizontal called?",Angle of depression.,
"360. A tower stands vertically. From a point 15 m away from its foot, the angle of elevation of its top is 60°. What is the tower's height?",153​ m,
361. What is the value of 2tan245°+cos230°−sin260°?,2,
"362. If sinA=43​, calculate cos A.",47​​,
363. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground 30 m away from its foot is 30°. Find the tower's height.,103​ m,
364. Evaluate: sin60°cos30°+sin30°cos60°.,1,
365. The value of sin A or cos A is always less than or equal to what number?,1,
366. Express sec A in terms of sin A.,1−sin2A​1​,
"367. A circus artist is climbing a 20 m long rope tied from a vertical pole. If the angle made by the rope with the ground is 30°, what is the pole's height?",10 m,
368. What is the value of tan A if 15cotA=8?,15/8,
369. What is the value of sin θ if cotθ=87​?,113​8​,
370. The shadow of a tower is 40 m longer when the Sun's altitude is 30° than when it is 60°. Find the height of the tower.,203​ m,
371. What is the reciprocal of sin A?,cosec A,
"372. If sin(A−B)=21​ and cos(A+B)=21​, find A and B.","A = 45°, B = 15°",
373. The top of a 12 m high building has an angle of elevation of 60° from the bottom of a cable tower and an angle of depression of 30° from the top of the tower. What is the height of the tower?,16 m,
374. What is the value of sec 0°?,1,
375. Is the statement sin(A+B)=sinA+sinB true?,False.,
376. What is the value of 1+tan245°1−tan245°​?,0,
"377. If a kite is flying at a height of 60m and its string makes an angle of 60° with the ground, what is the length of the string?",403​ m,
"378. From the top of a 7 m high building, the angle of elevation of the top of a cable tower is 60° and the angle of depression of its foot is 45°. Determine the height of the tower.",7(1+3​) m,
379. Is the value of tan A always less than 1?,False.,
"380. As θ increases from 0° to 90°, how does the value of sin θ change?",It increases from 0 to 1.,
"381. As θ increases from 0° to 90°, how does the value of cos θ change?",It decreases from 1 to 0.,
382. What is the value of cot A if A = 0°?,Not defined.,
383. Prove the identity: (cosecθ−cotθ)2=?,1+cosθ1−cosθ​,
384. A tree breaks due to a storm and the broken part bends so the top touches the ground at a 30° angle. The distance from the foot of the tree to this point is 8 m. What was the original height of the tree?,83​ m,
"385. If 3cotA=4, check if 1+tan2A1−tan2A​=cos2A−sin2A.","Yes, both sides are equal to 7/25.",
"386. From a point P on the ground, the angle of elevation of a 10m tall building's top is 30°. A flag is hoisted at the top. The angle of elevation to the flag's top is 45°. Find the flagstaff's length.",10(3​−1) m,
"387. In ΔABC, right-angled at B, if tan A = 1, verify that 2 sin A cos A = 1.","True, since sin A = cos A = 1/2​.",
388. What is the value of cosec 30°?,2,
"389. The angle of depression of a car, standing on the ground, from the top of a 75 m high tower is 30°. Find the distance of the car from the base of the tower.",753​ m,
"390. If △ABC is right angled at C, then the value of cos(A+B) is?",0,
"391. If cosA=4/5, then the value of tanA is?",3/4,
392. The value of the expression [cosec(75°+θ)–sec(15°–θ)–tan(55°+θ)+cot(35°–θ)] is?,0,
"393. If sinθ=ba​, then cosθ is equal to?",bb2−a2​​,
394. What is the value of (tan1°tan2°tan3°...tan89°)?,1,
"395. The top of two poles of height 20 m and 14 m are connected by a wire. If the wire makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal, then the length of the wire is?",12 m,
"396. A ladder 15 m long just reaches the top of a vertical wall. If the ladder makes an angle of 60° with the wall, what is the height of the wall?",7.5 m,
"397. If a 1.5 m tall girl stands at a distance of 3 m from a lamp post and casts a shadow of length 4.5 m on the ground, then what is the height of the lamp post?",2.5 m,
"398. If cos(α+β)=0, then sin(α−β) can be reduced to?",cos(2β),
"399. The angle of elevation of the sun, when the shadow of a pole 'h' metres high is 3​h metres long is?",30°,
"400. From the top of a 75 m high lighthouse, the angles of depression of two ships are 30° and 45°. If one ship is exactly behind the other on the same side, find the distance between them.",75(3​−1) m,
Chapter 10: Circles,,
401. A line that intersects a circle at only one point is called a ______.,Tangent.,
402. The common point of the tangent and the circle is called the ______.,Point of contact.,
403. How many tangents can a circle have?,Infinitely many.,
404. A line intersecting a circle in two points is called a ______.,Secant.,
405. A circle can have how many parallel tangents at the most?,Two.,
406. What is the relationship between the tangent at any point of a circle and the radius through the point of contact?,They are perpendicular to each other.,
407. How many tangents can be drawn to a circle from a point lying inside the circle?,None.,
408. How many tangents can be drawn to a circle from a point lying on the circle?,One.,
409. How many tangents can be drawn to a circle from a point lying outside the circle?,Exactly two.,
410. What is the relationship between the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle?,They are equal in length.,
"411. From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 24 cm and the distance of Q from the center is 25 cm. What is the radius of the circle?",7 cm.,
"412. If TP and TQ are two tangents to a circle with center O such that ∠POQ=110°, what is ∠PTQ?",70°,
413. Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a diameter of a circle are ______.,Parallel.,
414. What is the length of a tangent from a point A at distance 5 cm from the center of the circle if the radius is 3 cm?,4 cm.,
415. Two concentric circles are of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. Find the length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle.,8 cm.,
416. A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle. What is the relationship between its opposite sides?,AB+CD=AD+BC,
"417. In two concentric circles, the chord of the larger circle that touches the smaller circle is ______ at the point of contact.",Bisected.,
"418. If tangents PA and PB from a point P to a circle with center O are inclined to each other at an angle of 80°, what is ∠POA?",50°,
419. The angle between two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is ______ to the angle subtended by the line-segment joining the points of contact at the center.,Supplementary.,
420. A parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a ______.,Rhombus.,
421. A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 5 cm meets a line through the center O at a point Q so that OQ = 12 cm. Find the length of PQ.,119​ cm.,
"422. A circle is inscribed in a △ABC having sides 8 cm, 10 cm and 12 cm. Find the lengths of AD, BE and CF.","AD = 7 cm, BE = 5 cm, CF = 3 cm.",
423. What is the line containing the radius through the point of contact also called?,The 'normal' to the circle at that point.,
"424. If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an external point, then they subtend ______ angles at the center.",Equal.,
"425. If two tangents are drawn to a circle from an external point, they are equally ______ to the line segment joining the center to that point.",Inclined.,
426. The center of a circle lies on the ______ of the angle between the two tangents from an external point.,Bisector.,
427. The tangent to a circle is a special case of the secant when the two end points of its corresponding chord ______.,Coincide.,
428. PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T. Find the length of TP.,20/3 cm.,
429. What is the distance between two parallel tangents of a circle of radius 4 cm?,8 cm.,
"430. If the angle between two tangents drawn from a point P to a circle of radius 'a' and center O is 90°, then what is the length of OP?",a2​,
"431. In Fig. 10.13, if XY",,
432. The length of a tangent from an external point P on a circle with center O is always ______ than OP.,Less.,
"433. If a chord AB subtends an angle of 60° at the center of a circle, then the angle between the tangents at A and B is also ______.",120°,
"434. In a right triangle ABC, a circle with side AB as diameter is drawn to intersect the hypotenuse AC in P. The tangent to the circle at P bisects which side?",Side BC.,
435. How many common tangents can be drawn to two circles that touch each other externally?,3,
436. How many common tangents can be drawn to two circles that intersect each other at two points?,2,
437. What is the length of the tangent drawn from a point 8 cm away from the center of a circle of radius 6 cm?,27​ cm,
438. What is the radius of a circle if the tangent from a point 10 cm away from its center is 8 cm?,6 cm,
"439. Two parallel lines touch a circle at points A and B respectively. If the area of the circle is 25π cm², what is the length of AB?",10 cm,
440. A tangent is perpendicular to the radius at the ______.,Point of contact.,
441. The length of the tangent from an external point A to a circle of radius 24 cm is 7 cm. What is the distance of A from the center?,25 cm,
442. A circle touches all four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD. Prove that the angles subtended at the center by opposite sides are ______.,Supplementary.,
443. How many tangents can be drawn to a circle parallel to a given secant?,Two.,
"444. From an external point P, tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with center O. If ∠PAB=50°, then what is ∠AOB?",100°,
445. The perpendicular at the point of contact to the tangent to a circle passes through the ______.,Center.,
446. The word 'tangent' comes from which Latin word?,"tangere', meaning 'to touch'.",
447. Opposite sides of a quadrilateral circumscribing a circle subtend ______ angles at the center.,Supplementary.,
"448. In △ABC, a circle is inscribed touching sides AB, BC and CA at D, E, F respectively. If AB=12, BC=8, CA=10, find the length of AD.",7 cm,
"449. If a hexagon ABCDEF circumscribes a circle, what is the relation between its sides?",AB+CD+EF=BC+DE+FA,
450. A circle touches the side BC of a △ABC at P and touches AB and AC when produced at Q and R respectively. What is the relation between AQ and the perimeter of △ABC?,AQ = 1/2 (Perimeter of △ABC),
Mixed Review Questions,,
451. Find the sum of the first 20 odd natural numbers.,400,
452. A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of getting a king of red color?,1/26,
453. What is the nature of roots of the quadratic equation x2+x+1=0?,No real roots.,
"454. Find the distance of the point (–6, 8) from the origin.",10 units.,
455. Find the value of sin263∘+sin227∘.,1,
"456. The HCF of two numbers is 11 and their LCM is 693. If one number is 77, find the other.",99,
457. A die is thrown once. What is the probability of getting a prime number?,1/2,
"458. Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining (–2, 3) and (4, –5).","(1, -1)",
459. What is the 21st term of the AP whose first two terms are –3 and 4?,137,
460. The ratio of the length of a vertical rod and the length of its shadow is 1:√3. Find the angle of elevation of the Sun.,30°,
461. Two cubes each of volume 64 cm³ are joined end to end. What is the surface area of the resulting cuboid?,160 cm²,
"462. If the points A(6, 1), B(8, 2), C(9, 4) and D(p, 3) are the vertices of a parallelogram, taken in order, find the value of p.",7,
"463. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the center. Find the length of the arc.",22 cm,
464. A bag contains 3 red balls and 5 black balls. A ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is red?,3/8,
"465. Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the AP: 2, 7, 12, …",245,
466. What is the probability of getting a sum of 9 from two throws of a dice?,1/9,
467. The radii of two circles are 8 cm and 6 cm. Find the radius of the circle having an area equal to the sum of the areas of the two circles.,10 cm,
"468. If the perimeter of a circle is equal to that of a square, then what is the ratio of their areas?",14:11,
469. Find the roots of the equation x2+7x+12=0.,"-3, -4",
470. A cone of height 24 cm and radius of base 6 cm is made up of modeling clay. A child reshapes it in the form of a sphere. Find the radius of the sphere.,6 cm,
"471. What is the median of the data: 4, 1, 5, 2, 7, 6, 2?",4,
"472. If P(E) = 0.05, what is the probability of ‘not E’?",0.95,
473. The slant height of a frustum of a cone is 4 cm and the perimeters of its circular ends are 18 cm and 6 cm. Find the curved surface area of the frustum.,48 cm²,
"474. For the AP 3, 8, 13, ..., 253, find the 10th term from the end.",208,
475. What is the common difference of an AP in which a21​–a7​=84?,6,
476. Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 6 cm if the angle of the sector is 60°.,132/7 cm²,
"477. In what ratio does the point P(2, -5) divide the line segment joining A(-3, 5) and B(4, -9)?",5:2,
478. What is the probability that a leap year has 53 Sundays?,2/7,
479. The volume of a sphere is 4851 cm³. Find its diameter.,21 cm,
"480. Find the mode of the data: 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, 2, 5.",2,
481. What is the value of k for which the system of equations x+y–4=0 and 2x+ky=3 has no solution?,2,
482. What is the total surface area of a hemisphere of radius r?,3πr2,
"483. If tan(A+B) = 3​ and tan(A-B) = 1/3​, find A and B.","A = 45°, B = 15°",
"484. The mean of the following distribution is 27. Find the value of p: Class 0-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50; Frequency 8, p, 12, 13, 10.",7,
485. A wire is in the shape of a circle of radius 21 cm. It is bent to form a square. Find the side of the square.,33 cm,
"486. What is the probability of selecting a vowel from the letters of the word ""PROBABILITY""?",4/11,
487. The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio 16:9. What is the ratio of their volumes?,64:27:00,
"488. In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. What is the probability of getting a prize?",2/7,
489. What is the mean of the first five prime numbers?,5.6,
490. A solid is in the shape of a cone standing on a hemisphere with both their radii being equal to 1 cm and the height of the cone is equal to its radius. Find the volume of the solid in terms of π.,π cm³,
491. What is the probability of getting 53 Fridays in a non-leap year?,1/7,
"492. How many lead shots, each 0.3 cm in diameter, can be made from a cuboid of dimensions 9 cm × 11 cm × 12 cm?",84000,
493. Find the sum of all 3-digit natural numbers divisible by 7.,70336,
"494. If the points A(x, 2), B(–3, –4) and C(7, –5) are collinear, what is the value of x?",-63,
495. The volume of two spheres are in the ratio 64:27. What is the ratio of their surface areas?,16:9,
496. Find the value of tan65∘/cot25∘.,1,
497. What is the area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semi-circle of radius r?,r²,
"498. The probability of guessing the correct answer to a certain test question is x/12. If the probability of not guessing the correct answer is 2/3, what is x?",4,
"499. If the difference of mode and median of a data is 24, then what is the difference of median and mean?",12,
500. A number is selected at random from the numbers 1 to 30. What is the probability that it is a prime number?,1/3,
Chapter 1: Patterns in Mathematics,,
"True/False:- The sequence 1, 3, 6, 10, 15... is called the sequence of square numbers.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The sum of the first six odd numbers is equal to 6 x 6, which is 36.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number 36 is both a triangular number and a square number.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The next number in the Virahānka (Fibonacci) sequence 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 is 20.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Adding consecutive counting numbers (e.g., 1, 1+2, 1+2+3) generates the sequence of square numbers.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The sequence 1, 8, 27, 64... represents the powers of 3.",FALSE,
True/False:- A regular pentagon has 5 equal-length sides and 5 equal angles.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The number sequence obtained by counting the sides of the regular polygons (triangle, square, pentagon...) is 3, 4, 5...",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum 1+2+3+4+3+2+1 equals 16.,TRUE,
"True/False:- All numbers in the sequence of 'Powers of 2' (1, 2, 4, 8...) are even.",FALSE,
True/False:- The shape sequence 'Koch Snowflake' is an example of a regular polygon.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The number of small squares in the 'Stacked Squares' sequence (1x1, 2x2, 3x3 grids) corresponds to the 'Squares' number sequence.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of the first 10 odd numbers is 100.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The number of lines in the 'Complete Graphs' sequence K2, K3, K4 is 1, 2, 3.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Adding 1 to the sum of the powers of 2 (e.g., 1+(1+2), 1+(1+2+4)) results in the next power of 2.",TRUE,
Chapter 2: Lines and Angles,,
True/False:- An angle measuring exactly 90° is called an acute angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- A line segment has two definite end points.,TRUE,
True/False:- A straight angle contains two right angles.,TRUE,
True/False:- An angle is formed by two lines that have a common starting point.,FALSE,
True/False:- A reflex angle is an angle that is greater than 180° but less than 360°.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To measure an angle, the length of its arms must be considered.",FALSE,
True/False:- A full circle or one full turn is considered to have a measure of 180°.,FALSE,
True/False:- An obtuse angle is greater than a right angle but less than a straight angle.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two lines that meet at a right angle are called parallel lines.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When naming an angle, for instance ∠PQR, the vertex is always the middle letter.",TRUE,
True/False:- A ray has a definite length.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a circle is called its radius.,FALSE,
True/False:- A protractor is a tool used to measure the length of a line segment.,FALSE,
True/False:- An infinite number of lines can be drawn through a single given point.,TRUE,
True/False:- A line that bisects an angle divides it into three equal smaller angles.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of the three angles in any triangle is always 180°.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sharpened end of a pencil is a model for a line.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If an angle is divided into 360 equal parts, the measure of each part is 1 degree.",TRUE,
Chapter 3: Number Play,,
True/False:- The number 848 is a palindrome.,TRUE,
True/False:- Applying the Kaprekar process to a 4-digit number will always result in the magic number 6174.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest 5-digit palindrome is 11111.,FALSE,
True/False:- A 5-digit number minus a 5-digit number always results in a 5-digit number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The Collatz conjecture, an unsolved mystery, states that its sequence will always reach 1, regardless of the starting whole number.",TRUE,
True/False:- The digit sum of 345 is 12.,TRUE,
True/False:- The digit '7' occurs 10 times among the numbers 1-100.,FALSE,
True/False:- The reverse-and-add procedure will always result in a palindrome for any starting 2-digit number.,TRUE,
True/False:- It is possible for the cell with the smallest number in a supercell table to be a supercell.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of 2-digit numbers is 99.,FALSE,
Chapter 4: Data Handling and Presentation,,
"True/False:- A collection of facts, numbers, or observations that convey information is called data.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In a pictograph, a single symbol must always represent a single item (a scale of 1:1).",FALSE,
True/False:- The numbers representing the counts in a data table are called the frequencies.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When drawing a bar graph, the bars can be drawn either horizontally or vertically.",TRUE,
True/False:- Pictographs are more suitable than bar graphs for representing data with very large and non-multiple frequencies.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In a bar graph, it is mandatory that the bars have uniform width and equal spacing between them.",TRUE,
True/False:- Tally marks are used to represent the final data in a visual graph.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To represent 25 students in a pictograph where 1 symbol = 10 students, you would draw 3 full symbols.",FALSE,
True/False:- A bar graph must always start its frequency axis scale at 1.,FALSE,
True/False:- Infographics are bar graphs that use triangles instead of rectangles.,FALSE,
Chapter 5: Prime Time,,
True/False:- The number 1 is considered a prime number because it has only one factor.,FALSE,
True/False:- All even numbers greater than 2 are composite numbers.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two numbers are co-prime if their only common factor is 1.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is either 5 or 10.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The prime factorisation of a number is unique, except for the order of the prime factors.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The number 28 is a perfect number because the sum of its factors (1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28) is 56, which is twice 28.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If a number is divisible by 10, it must also be divisible by 2 and 5.",TRUE,
True/False:- The product of two prime numbers is always a prime number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To check if two numbers are co-prime, one can find their prime factorisations and check if there are any common prime factors.",TRUE,
True/False:- A number is divisible by 8 if the number formed by its last two digits is divisible by 8.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Sieve of Eratosthenes is a method used to find all composite numbers up to a certain limit.,FALSE,
True/False:- The numbers 13 and 31 are an example of a pair of twin primes.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To check if 168 is divisible by 12, you can compare their prime factorisations.",TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest number that is a multiple of all numbers from 1 to 10 is 2520.,TRUE,
True/False:- The first common multiple of two co-prime numbers is always less than their product.,FALSE,
Chapter 6: Perimeter and Area,,
True/False:- The perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of all its sides.,TRUE,
True/False:- The formula for the perimeter of a square with side 's' is s².,FALSE,
"True/False:- If a rectangle and a square have the same perimeter, they must also have the same area.",FALSE,
True/False:- The amount of region enclosed by a closed figure is called its perimeter.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a triangle is half the area of a rectangle with the same base and height.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To estimate the area of an irregular shape on a grid, you should ignore any square that is less than half-covered.",TRUE,
"True/False:- Of all rectangles with a given area, the one that is most ""square-like"" will have the least perimeter.",TRUE,
True/False:- A regular pentagon is a closed figure with 5 sides of unequal length.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and breadth 8 cm is 40 cm.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a tangram piece labeled 'D' is twice the area of the piece labeled 'C'.,TRUE,
Chapter 7: Fractions,,
True/False:- The fraction 1/100 is smaller than 1/200.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the fraction 5/6, the number 5 is the denominator.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The fractions 1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 are called equivalent fractions.",TRUE,
"True/False:- To add two fractions with different denominators, you first add the numerators and then add the denominators.",FALSE,
True/False:- A fraction is in its lowest terms if its numerator and denominator are co-prime.,TRUE,
True/False:- The mixed fraction 2 2/3 is equivalent to the fraction 8/3.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 7/5 is less than 1.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The ancient Indian method for adding fractions, described by Brahmagupta, is the same method we use today.",TRUE,
"True/False:- When comparing two fractions with the same numerator, the fraction with the larger denominator is the greater fraction.",FALSE,
True/False:- 3 rotis shared equally by 4 children means each child gets 3/4 of a roti.,TRUE,
Chapter 8: Playing with Constructions,,
True/False:- A compass is used to measure angles.,FALSE,
True/False:- A rotated square is still a square because its properties of equal sides and 90° angles do not change.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a rectangle that is not a square, the diagonals have different lengths.",FALSE,
True/False:- The distance from the center of a circle to any point on the circle is called the diameter.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To construct a rectangle, you must be given the lengths of all four sides.",FALSE,
"True/False:- A square has two properties: all sides are equal, and all angles are 90°.",TRUE,
"True/False:- When constructing a figure, a rough diagram can be useful for planning the steps.",TRUE,
True/False:- A rectangle has four lines of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- The intersection of two circles can be used to find a point that is equidistant from their centers.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The corners of a rectangle can be named in any order, for example, ACBD.",FALSE,
Chapter 9: Symmetry,,
"True/False:- A line that cuts a figure into two identical, overlapping halves when folded is called a line of symmetry.",TRUE,
True/False:- A regular hexagon has exactly 3 lines of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- A rectangle's diagonal is one of its lines of symmetry.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If a figure looks exactly the same after being rotated by 90°, it is said to have rotational symmetry.",TRUE,
True/False:- A circle has an infinite number of angles of rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- A figure with rotational symmetry must also have at least one line of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- The smallest angle of rotational symmetry for a regular pentagon is 72°.,TRUE,
True/False:- Every figure has 360° as an angle of symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- A scalene triangle (a triangle with no equal sides) has exactly one line of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- The letter 'S' has a line of symmetry.,FALSE,
Chapter 10: The Other Side of Zero - Integers,,
"True/False:- Numbers with a '-' sign in front, like -5, are called positive numbers.",FALSE,
"True/False:- On a number line, -12 is to the left of -10.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of two negative integers is a positive integer.,FALSE,
True/False:- Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number 0 is neither positive nor negative.,TRUE,
True/False:- The additive inverse of +5 is -5.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In banking, a 'debit' can be thought of as a negative number.",TRUE,
True/False:- The expression (+5) - (+2) can be interpreted as finding the movement needed to get from a starting floor of +5 to a target floor of +2.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The set of numbers ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ... are called integers.",TRUE,
True/False:- All negative numbers are greater than 0.,FALSE,
"True/False:- Brahmagupta was the first to give formal rules for arithmetic operations on positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of a positive and a negative number is always negative.,FALSE,
True/False:- A temperature of -10°C is warmer than a temperature of -2°C.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the token model, a positive token and a negative token together form a 'zero pair'.",TRUE,
"True/False:- To calculate (-7) - (-5) using tokens, you start with 7 negative tokens and add 5 positive tokens.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest, would be represented by a negative number when using sea level as the 0 reference.",FALSE,
True/False:- You can convert any subtraction problem into an addition problem.,TRUE,
True/False:- An account balance can never become negative.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If you are on Floor -4 and want to get to Floor +3, you need to press the '+' button 7 times.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of any integer and its inverse is 1.,FALSE,
True/False:- Adding a negative number is the same as moving to the left on the number line.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The counting numbers 1, 2, 3... are also known as integers.",TRUE,
True/False:- The expression (-8) + (-2) + 7 equals -3.,TRUE,
True/False:- A debit of ₹50 followed by a credit of ₹70 results in a final balance change of +₹20.,TRUE,
True/False:- The integer -100 is greater than the integer -50.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To find the difference in height between a point at +125m and a point at -50m, you calculate 125 - 50.",FALSE,
True/False:- The result of (+4) + (-3) + (-2) is -1.,TRUE,
True/False:- The integer with the greatest value is +1000.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 8 - 13 is equal to 8 + (-13).,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the ""Integer Snakes and Ladders"" game, a positive dice roll always means moving up the board towards +50.",TRUE,
True/False:- The product of two negative numbers is a negative number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If you are on Floor +1 and move -3 floors, you will be on Floor -2.",TRUE,
True/False:- -25 is greater than -7.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression (-1) + (+2) + (-3) equals -2.,TRUE,
True/False:- Every whole number is an integer.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest negative integer is -1.,FALSE,
Additional Questions - Mixed Chapters,,
True/False:- The area of a rectangle with perimeter 20 cm must be 24 sq cm.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 2/3 is equivalent to 6/9.,TRUE,
True/False:- A triangle can have two right angles.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of lines of symmetry in a regular octagon is 8.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number is divisible by 6 if it is divisible by both 2 and 3.,TRUE,
"True/False:- A number that ends in '0', '2', '4', '6' or '8' is divisible by 4.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of the digits of 545 is 14.,TRUE,
True/False:- A quadrilateral is a polygon with 4 sides.,TRUE,
True/False:- 1/4 of a roti is more than 1/2 of a roti.,FALSE,
True/False:- All the angles in a rectangle are 90°.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest 4-digit number is 1001.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A cube has 8 corners, 12 edges, and 6 faces.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Roman numeral for 50 is L.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Kaprekar process for 3-digit numbers will always result in the number 495.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two different fractional units can be added to get 1.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 91 is a prime number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of an equilateral triangle with side length 7 cm is 21 cm.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a square with a perimeter of 24 cm is 36 sq cm.,TRUE,
True/False:- Any three points that are not on one line can be used to form a triangle.,TRUE,
True/False:- It is possible to draw a triangle with two obtuse angles.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of two odd numbers is always an odd number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 15/20 expressed in its simplest form is 3/4.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of lines of symmetry in an equilateral triangle is 1.,FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 175° is a reflex angle.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In a pictograph, if a smiley face represents 10 students, a half smiley face would represent 2 students.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If a number is divisible by another number, the second number is called a factor of the first.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number 49 is a composite number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest composite number is 6.,FALSE,
True/False:- A ray is a portion of a line that has two starting points.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a regular pentagon with a side length of 6 cm is 30 cm.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 12/11 can be written as the mixed fraction 1 1/11.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number -2 is greater than the number -1.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of 1+2+3+4+5 is a triangular number.,TRUE,
True/False:- A shape with rotational symmetry must look exactly the same after a 360° turn.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a rectangle with length 5 m and width 4 m is 20 m.,FALSE,
True/False:- 3/4 is an example of a fractional unit.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 2 is the only even prime number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of sides in a decagon is 8.,FALSE,
True/False:- A right angle measures 100 degrees.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 2/5 and 4/10 are not equivalent.,FALSE,
True/False:- A square has 4 angles of rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number -15 is an integer.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest prime number is 1.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a triangle is found by multiplying the lengths of its three sides.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When 3 rotis are shared equally among 6 children, each child gets 1/2 of a roti.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The angle of symmetry for a figure with 3 radial arms, like a fan, is 90°.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If the area of a square is 49 sq cm, its perimeter is 28 cm.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number 123 is divisible by 3.,TRUE,
True/False:- 2 is a factor of every prime number.,FALSE,
True/False:- A number that has more than two factors is called a prime number.,FALSE,
True/False:- 1+3+5+7+9+11 = 36.,TRUE,
True/False:- A point has length and breadth but no height.,FALSE,
True/False:- The smallest even number is 0.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a rectangle is always greater than its perimeter.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When comparing 3/4 and 7/10, a suitable common denominator is 20.",TRUE,
True/False:- An equilateral triangle has rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of tally marks for a frequency of 7 would be two crossed groups.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In a bar graph showing population in crores, a scale of '1 unit length = 1 person' is appropriate.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression (-10) + 20 equals +10.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To find the area of the shape 'F' in the tangram, you can count the number of 'C' shaped triangles that fit inside it.",FALSE,
True/False:- A regular decagon has 10 lines of symmetry and 10 angles of rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- 1 is the only number that is neither prime nor composite.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When two dice are rolled, the sum of the numbers is always a positive integer.",FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 2 - (-3) is -1.,FALSE,
True/False:- All the fractions between 0 and 1 have a numerator smaller than the denominator.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a square is cut along a diagonal, the two resulting triangles will have different areas.",FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 360° is also known as a straight angle.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The number 24 is a multiple of 3, 4, 6 and 8.",TRUE,
True/False:- The simplest form of the fraction 36/60 is 3/5.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of sides in the fourth shape of the 'Stacked Triangles' sequence is 9.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of small triangles in the third shape of the 'Stacked Triangles' sequence is 9.,TRUE,
True/False:- All cubes are squares.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of vertices (corners) in a cube is 6.,FALSE,
True/False:- A point determines a precise location.,TRUE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a rectangle with length 'l' and breadth 'b' is l x b.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 5/8 is in its lowest terms.,TRUE,
True/False:- The additive inverse of 0 is 0.,TRUE,
True/False:- The letter 'H' has two lines of symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number 51 is a prime number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of the angles in a quadrilateral is 360°.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number divisible by 8 must also be divisible by 4.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 1 is the largest possible fraction.,FALSE,
True/False:- A triangle with all sides of equal length is called an isosceles triangle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum (-8) - (-13) is equal to +5.,TRUE,
True/False:- A regular nonagon has 9 sides.,TRUE,
True/False:- 1/3 of a cake is larger than 1/2 of the same cake.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a shape is the distance around its boundary.,FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 89° is an obtuse angle.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When collecting data, tally marks are grouped in sets of five for easy counting.",TRUE,
True/False:- The integer -50 is smaller than the integer -100.,FALSE,
True/False:- All prime numbers are odd.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The next number in the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16... is 25.",TRUE,
True/False:- A ray extends indefinitely in both directions.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To find the area of an irregular shape, you can divide it into smaller, regular shapes like rectangles and triangles.",TRUE,
True/False:- The mixed fraction 3 1/4 is equal to 13/4.,TRUE,
True/False:- A square has more lines of symmetry than a regular pentagon.,FALSE,
True/False:- A debit of ₹30 from an account with ₹100 leaves a balance of -₹70.,FALSE,
True/False:- The smallest 3-digit number is 101.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of two even numbers is always an even number.,TRUE,
True/False:- A complete circle represents 4 right angles.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a bar graph, the length of a bar represents the category, and its position represents the frequency.",FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 4/4 is equal to 0.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 17 is a composite number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is three times the length of one side.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When a whole is divided into 8 equal parts, each part is called one-sixth.",FALSE,
True/False:- The number -20 is an integer.,TRUE,
True/False:- A regular hexagon has 6 angles of rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- 3/5 and 5/8 are equivalent fractions.,FALSE,
True/False:- The prime factorization of 36 is 4 x 9.,FALSE,
True/False:- A quadrilateral can have exactly three right angles.,FALSE,
True/False:- A straight line is an example of a curve in mathematics.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of the first 10 counting numbers is 55.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number is divisible by 10 if it is divisible by 5.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 0 - (-2) is -2.,FALSE,
True/False:- All the tangram pieces have the same area.,FALSE,
True/False:- A pinwheel has both reflectional and rotational symmetry.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To construct a circle with a radius of 5 cm, you set the distance between the compass tip and pencil to 10 cm.",FALSE,
True/False:- The result of (-3) + 5 is -2.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A number is divisible by 2 if its last digit is an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8).",TRUE,
True/False:- 3/4 + 1/3 = 4/7.,FALSE,
True/False:- A cube can be formed by folding a net of 6 connected squares.,TRUE,
True/False:- An angle of 181° is an obtuse angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of lines of symmetry for a circle is one.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 13 - 8 is the same as 13 + (-8).,TRUE,
True/False:- The next triangular number after 21 is 28.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a bar graph, if the scale is 1 unit = 200, then a frequency of 1200 would be represented by a bar of 6 units.",TRUE,
True/False:- Two figures with the same perimeter must be congruent.,FALSE,
True/False:- A line segment is a part of a line.,TRUE,
True/False:- All sides of a rectangle are equal in length.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 9/12 simplified to its lowest terms is 3/4.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If you are on floor -1 and go down 2 floors, you will be on floor -3.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number of dots in the 5th shape of the 'Squares' sequence is 20.,FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 5° is an obtuse angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a rectangle can be found if only its perimeter is known.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To convert the mixed number 5 2/3 to a fraction, the result is 17/3.",TRUE,
True/False:- The letter 'Z' has rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- 14 is a factor of 28 and 70.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If you add up the counting numbers from 1 to 4, you get a square number.",FALSE,
True/False:- A protractor is needed to construct a square of a given side length.,TRUE,
True/False:- 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of lines of symmetry in a rectangle is equal to the number of its sides.,FALSE,
True/False:- 0 is the smallest integer.,FALSE,
True/False:- All whole numbers are also counting numbers.,FALSE,
True/False:- A number divisible by 4 is always divisible by 2.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two circles can intersect at a maximum of two points.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by 3.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a triangle with a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm is 24 sq cm.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 8/3 is equal to 2 1/3.,FALSE,
True/False:- A five-pointed star has 5 lines of symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The value of (+18) + (+1) - (+7) - (-2) is +14.,TRUE,
True/False:- The next shape in the Koch Snowflake sequence is created by adding a triangle to the middle of each line segment.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number 196 is a perfect square.,FALSE,
True/False:- The angle between the hands of a clock at 2 o'clock is 60°.,TRUE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a 3x3 square is 9 units.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To express 7/9 and 17/21 with a common denominator, 63 is a suitable choice.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A number that ends with '0' is divisible by 2, 5, and 10.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of any two prime numbers is always an even number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 0 ÷ 5 is undefined.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If a square and a rectangle have the same area, the square will have a smaller perimeter.",TRUE,
True/False:- All the angles of an equilateral triangle are 60°.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number cannot be both triangular and square.,FALSE,
True/False:- A 4-digit number plus a 4-digit number can result in a 6-digit number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The product of the first three prime numbers is 30.,TRUE,
True/False:- A hexagon has more sides than a heptagon.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If the radius of a circle is 4 cm, its diameter is 8 cm.",TRUE,
True/False:- A number ending in 00 is always divisible by 4.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When 7 is subtracted from -3, the result is -10.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number of lines of symmetry in a regular decagon is 12.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If you add two fractions, the result is always greater than the original fractions.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A square has 4 sides, 4 vertices, and 2 diagonals.",TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest composite number that is also an odd number is 9.,TRUE,
True/False:- The value of 1/2 + 1/3 is 2/5.,FALSE,
True/False:- A shape with exactly one line of symmetry cannot have rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To find the total tickets sold for Vidisha and Jabalpur, you add their bar heights.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If the perimeter of a regular pentagon is 25 cm, the length of each side is 5 cm.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number -2.5 is an integer.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A triangle can have sides of length 3cm, 4cm and 8cm.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If a bar in a graph represents 3400 and the scale is 1 unit = 200, the bar's height is 17 units.",TRUE,
True/False:- All regular polygons have rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The largest 4-digit number is 9999.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of factors of a prime number is always 2.,TRUE,
True/False:- 1/5 of 100 is 20.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of -5 and its inverse is 0.,TRUE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a 1x24 rectangle is greater than the perimeter of a 4x6 rectangle.,TRUE,
True/False:- An angle of 91° is an acute angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- A number divisible by 9 is always divisible by 3.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 7/7 is an improper fraction.,TRUE,
True/False:- An isosceles triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- A credit of ₹40 in a bank account means the balance has decreased.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 10 is both a triangular number and an even number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a shape on a grid can be estimated by counting the number of squares it covers.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To construct a circle, you need to know the location of its center and the length of its diameter.",FALSE,
True/False:- The number of even prime numbers is one.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a number ends in 0, it must be divisible by 4.",FALSE,
"True/False:- When subtracting a larger number from a smaller number, the result is always negative.",TRUE,
True/False:- The letter 'A' has rotational symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a shape can be measured in square units.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the fraction 1/8, the fractional unit is 8.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of the angles in a square is 180°.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of (+4) - (-3) is +1.,FALSE,
True/False:- A number that is a multiple of 10 is also a multiple of 2.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number 1 is a factor of every number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a 5 cm by 5 cm square is 20 sq cm.,FALSE,
True/False:- The fraction 10/3 represents three and one-third.,TRUE,
"True/False:- A regular polygon has all its sides equal, but its angles can be different.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of -10 and +10 is 0.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The sequence 2, 4, 6, 8... is an example of 'Powers of 2'.",FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 180° is also called a right angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of lines of symmetry in the letter 'X' is 2.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To find 1/3 of a number, you multiply it by 3.",FALSE,
True/False:- The integer -1 is greater than the integer 0.,FALSE,
True/False:- The smallest two-digit prime number is 13.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter and area of a 4x4 square are numerically equal.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number is divisible by 5 if it is an odd number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When adding fractions, you must find the least common multiple of the numerators.",FALSE,
True/False:- The human face has one line of symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of two negative integers can be zero.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A triangle with sides 5cm, 5cm, and 7cm has one line of symmetry.",TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest 6-digit number is 111111.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 125 is a cube number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The angle turned by the minute hand of a clock in 15 minutes is 90°.,TRUE,
True/False:- The value of 2/3 - 1/2 is 1/6.,TRUE,
True/False:- A parallelogram has rotational symmetry.,TRUE,
"True/False:- A number that is divisible by 4 must end in 4, 8, or 2.",FALSE,
True/False:- All integers are whole numbers.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of vertices on a pentagon is 6.,FALSE,
True/False:- 1/2 is the largest fractional unit.,TRUE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a regular octagon with side 10 cm is 80 cm.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number can have only one multiple but many factors.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of any integer and 0 is the integer itself.,TRUE,
True/False:- A shape's area can be increased while its perimeter decreases.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of shape 'A' in the tangram is equal to the area of shape 'B'.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest odd prime number is 1.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 6 x 1/2 is 12.,FALSE,
True/False:- A temperature of -5°C is colder than -1°C.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two shapes can have the same perimeter but different areas.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a number is divisible by 100, it must be divisible by 4 and 25.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of the first two square numbers is a prime number.,TRUE,
True/False:- A regular triangle has 3 equal angles and 3 lines of symmetry.,TRUE,
True/False:- A rectangle has two pairs of parallel sides.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 2/2 is a unit fraction.,FALSE,
True/False:- Subtracting a positive number from a negative number results in a positive number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Koch Snowflake has infinite perimeter.,TRUE,
True/False:- The value of 7 x (8+2) is the same as (7x8) + (7x2).,TRUE,
True/False:- A kite shape always has two lines of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- A number ending in 6 is always divisible by 2.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 3/8 is larger than 1/2.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If the area of a rectangle is 30 sq cm and its length is 6 cm, its width is 5 cm.",TRUE,
True/False:- A circle has no corners.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number -200 is less than -175.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8... is an arithmetic progression.",FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 359° is an acute angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- A frequency table uses pictures to represent data.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of the first three triangular numbers is 10.,TRUE,
True/False:- A rectangle's diagonals bisect each other.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 4/3 can also be written as 1.33.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction 4/3 is greater than the fraction 3/4.,TRUE,
True/False:- The letter 'F' has one line of symmetry.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of factors of 12 is 6.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If you are on floor +4 and the lift moves -6 floors, you will end up on floor -2.",TRUE,
True/False:- Every square is a rectangle.,TRUE,
True/False:- The smallest angle of rotational symmetry for a square is 180°.,FALSE,
True/False:- 1/2 - 1/3 = 1/1.,FALSE,
True/False:- A number divisible by 100 must also be divisible by 50.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number 29 is a composite number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The area of a figure is always a whole number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a regular hexagon is 6 times its side length.,TRUE,
True/False:- The integer that is 5 less than -2 is -7.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of any two sides of a triangle is equal to the third side.,FALSE,
True/False:- An angle of 1° is an acute angle.,TRUE,
True/False:- question,Answer,
Chapter 1: Large Numbers,,
True/False:- One lakh is written as 1 followed by 6 zeroes.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The number 1,00,00,000 is read as one crore.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In the Indian system of numeration, commas are placed in a 3, 3, 3 pattern from the right.",FALSE,
True/False:- The American system of numeration is also known as the International system.,TRUE,
True/False:- Ten lakhs is equal to one million.,TRUE,
True/False:- One arab is equal to one billion.,TRUE,
True/False:- A crore is a thousand times a lakh.,FALSE,
True/False:- The words 'lakh' and 'crore' originate from the Sanskrit words 'laksha' and 'koṭi'.,TRUE,
True/False:- The estimated population of Chintamani in 2024 is less than one lakh.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The world's tallest statue, the 'Statue of Unity', is approximately 180 metres high.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Kunchikal waterfall is shorter than the Statue of Unity.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To get one lakh on a calculator with only a ""+1000"" button, you need to press it 10 times.",FALSE,
"True/False:- There are 10,000 hundreds in one lakh.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The smallest 6-digit number is 1,00,001.",FALSE,
True/False:- Adding 1 to the largest 5-digit number gives you one lakh.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The number 9,87,65,01,234 is read as ""9 billion 876 million 501 thousand 234"" in the American system.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If 1 lakh people stood shoulder to shoulder, they would stretch for more than 30 kilometres.",TRUE,
True/False:- The cricket stadium in Ahmedabad has a seating capacity of exactly 1 lakh.,FALSE,
True/False:- Rounding up is when the approximated number is less than the actual number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When estimating, it is always better to round down.",FALSE,
True/False:- The product of a 3-digit number and another 3-digit number can result in a 4-digit number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The product of a 1-digit number and another 1-digit number is always a 1-digit number.,FALSE,
True/False:- Multiplying a number by 5 is the same as multiplying it by 10 and then multiplying by 2.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The approximate distance between the Earth and the Sun is 147 million kilometres (2100×70,000).",TRUE,
True/False:- A newborn blue whale weighs less than an adult hippopotamus.,FALSE,
"True/False:- According to the provided text, it is possible for the entire population of Mumbai to fit into 5000 RMS Titanic ships, assuming each ship carries 2500 passengers.",TRUE,
True/False:- The Indian system of naming numbers is followed only in India.,FALSE,
"True/False:- An adult blue whale can weigh more than 1,50,000 kg.",TRUE,
True/False:- A billion has 9 zeroes.,TRUE,
True/False:- The product of the smallest 2-digit number and the largest 2-digit number is a 3-digit number.,TRUE,
"True/False:- There are 10,000 lakhs in a billion.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In the Indian system, the number 4050678 is read as ""Forty lakh fifty thousand six hundred seventy-eight"".",TRUE,
True/False:- 500 lakhs is greater than 5 million.,FALSE,
True/False:- One million has 7 zeroes.,FALSE,
True/False:- 800 thousand is less than 8 million.,TRUE,
True/False:- The population of Mumbai in 2011 was greater than the population of New Delhi in 2011.,TRUE,
True/False:- The population of Kolkata increased between 2001 and 2011.,FALSE,
True/False:- The city whose population almost doubled between 2001 and 2011 is Bengaluru.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To find the product of 72×125 quickly, one can calculate 72×81000​.",TRUE,
True/False:- The product of two 5-digit numbers can be a 9-digit or a 10-digit number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The longest single-train journey in the world is in India.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If 250 babies are born every minute across the world, more than a million babies will be born in a day.",FALSE,
True/False:- You can count 1 million coins in a day if you count 1 coin every second.,FALSE,
True/False:- The smallest even number that can be made using all digits from 0-9 exactly once is 1023456798.,FALSE,
Chapter 2: Arithmetic Expressions,,
"True/False:- The expression 30+5×4 should be evaluated by first adding 30 and 5, then multiplying by 4.",FALSE,
True/False:- Brackets are used in expressions to clarify the order of operations.,TRUE,
True/False:- The terms of the expression 83−14 are 83 and 14.,FALSE,
True/False:- Swapping the order of terms in an expression with addition and subtraction does not change its value.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 100−(15+56) is equal to 100−15+56.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 2×(43+24) is equal to 2×43+2×24.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression (4+3)×5 has the same value as 4×5+3×5.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expressions 113−25 and 112−24 are equal.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When evaluating expressions, division should always be performed before multiplication.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The terms of the expression 2−10+4×6 are 2, 10, 4, and 6.",FALSE,
"True/False:- Grouping terms differently when adding them changes the final sum. For example, (−7+10)−11 is different from −7+(10−11).",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 5×(4+3) is equal to 5×4+3.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To subtract 9 from a number, you can subtract 10 and then add 1.",TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 87+46−109 is equal to 87−(46+109).,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 6×3−4×8×5 is a positive number.,FALSE,
True/False:- 24−(6+4) is equal to 24−6+4.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 16−(8−3) has the same value as (16−8)−3.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 4×9+2×6 is 48.,TRUE,
True/False:- The total cost for four adults (ticket ₹40) and three children (ticket ₹20) is given by the expression (4+3)×(40+20).,FALSE,
"True/False:- To find the product of 97×25, one can effectively calculate (100−3)×25.",TRUE,
True/False:- The expressions 319+537 and 537+319 have the same value.,TRUE,
True/False:- An expression written as a sum of its terms can be added in any order to get the same value.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 10+2 is greater than the expression 7+1.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 245+289 is greater than 246+285.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 5×(3+2)+7×8+3 evaluates to 84.,TRUE,
True/False:- Different arithmetic expressions can never have the same value.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When evaluating 120÷3, the value is 30.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 28−7+8 has the same value as 28−(7+8).,FALSE,
"True/False:- To find the total height of the window shown in the book, the correct expression is 3+2+5+3+2+5.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 8×4=64÷2 is a correct equality.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The ""associative property of addition"" is another name for swapping terms.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The expression 2×(5+3) represents two rows of yellow squares and two rows of blue squares, where there are 5 yellow and 3 blue squares in each row.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If a snail climbs 3 cm up and slips 2 cm down each day, it will take 10 days to climb a 10 cm post.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 4×(6+7) is equal to 4×6+7.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 34−14+20 is 0.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When removing brackets in 28+(35−10), the signs of the terms inside do not change.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The terms in the expression 13−2+6 are 13, 2, and 6.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 245+289 is less than 246+285.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a problem requires finding the cost of 4 items at ₹23 each plus a ₹5 tip, the expression is 4×(23+5).",FALSE,
True/False:- −(18+13) is equal to −18+13.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 83+28−13+32 can be easily evaluated by grouping (83−13) and (28+32).,TRUE,
True/False:- The value of 23−10×2 is 26.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the expression 2−10+4×6, the terms are 2, -10, and 24.",TRUE,
Chapter 3: A Peek Beyond the Point (Decimals),,
"True/False:- The length 2107​ cm is read as ""two and seven-hundredths centimeters"".",FALSE,
True/False:- The decimal number 4.50 has the same value as 4.5.,TRUE,
True/False:- The decimal number 4.05 has the same value as 4.5.,FALSE,
True/False:- 1 millimeter (mm) is equal to 0.01 centimeter (cm).,FALSE,
True/False:- 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.01 meter (m).,TRUE,
"True/False:- To convert grams (g) to kilograms (kg), you multiply by 1000.",FALSE,
True/False:- 75 paise is equal to 0.75 rupees.,TRUE,
True/False:- The decimal number 1.009 is larger than 1.090.,FALSE,
True/False:- Each one-tenth can be split into 100 one-hundredths.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 234 tenths can be written in decimal form as 2.34.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of 2.7 and 3.5 is 6.2.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number with more decimal places is always larger than a number with fewer decimal places.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The number 0.274 is read as ""zero point two hundred and seventy-four"".",FALSE,
True/False:- A human hair is about 1 mm thick.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The smallest known octopus, the Wolfi octopus, is about 1 to 2.5 cm in size.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number 41 and 1/10 is written as 41.1.,TRUE,
True/False:- The decimal 0.9 is closer to 1 than the decimal 1.01 is.,FALSE,
True/False:- Adding 0.75 and 0.03 gives 0.78.,TRUE,
True/False:- Subtracting 0.05 from 17 gives 16.95.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the sequence 5, 4.95, 4.90, ..., the next term is 4.80.",FALSE,
True/False:- A door that is 2.5 ft wide is the same as a door that is 2 ft 5 inches wide.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In cricket, 5.5 overs means 5 overs and 3 balls.",FALSE,
True/False:- 250 paise is equal to ₹2.5.,TRUE,
True/False:- 1 mg is equal to 0.01 g.,FALSE,
True/False:- The length 13101​ is smaller than 10130​.,TRUE,
True/False:- The decimal notation is based on the number 10.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To subtract 6.47 from 25.9, you can write it as 25.90 - 6.47.",TRUE,
True/False:- The number 12 tens and 12 tenths is written as 121.2 in decimal form.,TRUE,
True/False:- A length of 325 cm is equal to 32.5 m.,FALSE,
True/False:- 0.001 kg is the same as 1 g.,TRUE,
True/False:- The value 0.9 is the same as nine-hundredths.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the number 7.05, the place value of 5 is tenths.",FALSE,
True/False:- A snail with a shell diameter of 0.7 mm is smaller than an ant with a length of 0.8 mm.,TRUE,
True/False:- Adding 9.01 and 9.10 results in 18.11.,TRUE,
True/False:- The value of 1.23 is the same as one and twenty-three tenths.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 9.876 can be located on a number line between 9.87 and 9.88.,TRUE,
True/False:- The decimal 0.407 is larger than 0.8.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number 705 can be written as 70.5 to show it has no fractional part.,FALSE,
True/False:- The length of the pencil shown in the textbook is 4104​ cm.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The expression 25.75,26.25,26.75,... represents a sequence where 0.5 is added to each term to get the next term.",TRUE,
"True/False:- When adding 75.345 and 86.691, the digit '1' is carried over from the tenths place to the units place.",TRUE,
True/False:- The value 33.13 m is greater than 33.133 m.,FALSE,
True/False:- 12 mm is equal to 1.2 cm.,TRUE,
Chapter 4: Expressions Using Letter-Numbers,,
"True/False:- In algebra, the expression 4n means 4 + n.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expressions 5u and 5+u are equal for all values of u.,FALSE,
True/False:- The simplified form of the expression 5c+3c+10c is 18c.,TRUE,
True/False:- Terms like 18c and 11d are called like terms and can be added together to make 29cd.,FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a regular hexagon with side length 's' is given by the formula P=6s.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 10+8×y correctly describes the time taken for a machine to grind 'y' kg of grain if it takes 10 seconds to start and 8 seconds per kg.,TRUE,
True/False:- The simplified form of 2l+2b is 4lb.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression to find the date in the cell to the left of a cell containing date 'w' in a calendar is w+1.,FALSE,
True/False:- The date in the cell directly below a cell containing date 'w' in a calendar is w+7.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In any 2×2 square on a calendar, the sum of the numbers on one diagonal is always equal to the sum on the other diagonal.",TRUE,
"True/False:- The expression for the nth term in the sequence 4, 8, 12, 16... is n+4.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If p=4 and q=1, the value of the expression 7p−3q is 25.",TRUE,
True/False:- The expressions 10y−3 and 10(y−3) are equivalent.,FALSE,
True/False:- The simplified form of 4(x+y)−y is 4x+3y.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The sum of the expressions 7p−3q, 8p−4q, and 6p−2q is 21p−9q.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If Shabnam's age is 's' and Aftab is 3 years younger, Aftab's age is given by a=s+3.",FALSE,
"True/False:- To find the area of a rectangle with sides 'l' and 'b', the expression l+b+l+b can be used.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression c×35+j×60 gives the total cost of 'c' coconuts at ₹35 each and 'j' kg of jaggery at ₹60 per kg.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expressions 3a+2b and 5ab are equivalent.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression p−q+p−q simplifies to 2p.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression p+q−(p+q) simplifies to 0.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a snail climbs 'u' cm up during the day and slips 'd' cm down at night for 10 days, its final position is 10u−10d.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of the numbers in a plus-shaped pattern on a calendar is always 5 times the center number.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the matchstick pattern of triangles, the number of matchsticks for 'y' triangles is given by 3y.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 8h−(5+7h)+9 simplifies to h+4.,TRUE,
True/False:- Adding the expressions 4d−7c+9 and 8c−11+9d gives 13d+c−2.,TRUE,
True/False:- Subtracting 9a−6b+14 from 6a+9b−18 results in −3a+15b−32.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle, p=2l+2b, can also be written as p=2(l+b).",TRUE,
"True/False:- If x=y=z, the total amount for x notes of ₹100, y notes of ₹20, and z notes of ₹5 is ₹125x.",TRUE,
True/False:- A letter-number can only stand for a positive whole number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 13m−12n added to 12n−13m equals 0.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 2(2x−3)+8x+12 simplifies to 12x+6.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the saree border pattern A, B, C, A, B, C..., Design A appears at positions given by the formula 3n.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If a rope is folded 'r' times and then cut through all layers, the number of pieces will be 2r+1.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In the expression 15×j−2×k, the terms are 15j and 2k.",FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 3d when d=6 is 36.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the matchstick pattern of squares, the number of matchsticks for 'w' squares is 4w.",FALSE,
True/False:- The perimeter of a triangle with all sides equal to length 's' is s+s+s or 3s.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression p+p+p+q simplifies to 4pq.,FALSE,
True/False:- A formula is a mathematical relation expressed in a concise way using letter-numbers.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 2f−2g when f=3 and g=1 is equal to 2.,FALSE,
True/False:- A letter-number is a letter used to represent an unknown or variable number.,TRUE,
Chapter 5: Parallel and Intersecting Lines,,
"True/False:- When two lines intersect, they always form four right angles.",FALSE,
True/False:- A linear pair of angles always adds up to 180°.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two straight lines can intersect at two different points.,FALSE,
True/False:- Parallel lines are lines on the same plane that eventually meet at a single point.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then the corresponding angles are equal.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then the alternate angles are supplementary (add up to 180°).",FALSE,
True/False:- Interior angles on the same side of a transversal are always equal.,FALSE,
True/False:- The symbol '>' is used to show that two lines are parallel.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a line is perpendicular to one of two parallel lines, it must be perpendicular to the other as well.",TRUE,
"True/False:- When a transversal intersects two lines, a maximum of four distinct angle measures are formed.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.2, if ∠a is 120°, then ∠c must be 60°.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.14, ∠1 and ∠5 are called alternate angles.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.25, if line l is parallel to line m, then ∠d must equal ∠f.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If the corresponding angles formed by a transversal on a pair of lines are not equal, the lines are not parallel.",TRUE,
True/False:- Perpendicular lines are marked with a small circle at the intersection.,FALSE,
True/False:- The adjacent edges of a square sheet of paper are parallel to each other.,FALSE,
True/False:- It is possible to draw two lines on a dot paper that are neither parallel nor intersecting.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.26, if lines l and m are parallel and ∠6 is 135°, then ∠3 is 45°.",TRUE,
True/False:- A transversal is a line that intersects only one other line.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When two lines intersect, all four angles formed could measure 90°.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.29, if AB is parallel to CD, then ∠ADC + ∠DAB = 180°.",TRUE,
True/False:- Vertically opposite angles can be supplementary.,TRUE,
True/False:- Two lines parallel to the same line are parallel to each other.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If ∠a and ∠b are a linear pair, and ∠a = 70°, then ∠b = 70°.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.14, ∠4 and ∠6 are corresponding angles.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.14, ∠4 and ∠8 are corresponding angles.",TRUE,
True/False:- A line drawn on a table and a line drawn on a classroom board are parallel if they never meet.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When making parallel lines with a ruler and set square, the principle of equal corresponding angles is used to ensure they are parallel.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.25, if l and m are parallel, then ∠c + ∠f = 180°.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.27, if ∠a = 120° and ∠f = 70°, lines l and m are parallel.",FALSE,
"True/False:- When a transversal intersects two lines, it is possible for all eight angles to have different measurements.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The term ""alternate angles"" refers to angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and between the two lines.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If two lines are perpendicular to the same line, they are perpendicular to each other.",FALSE,
True/False:- The pairs of lines ST and UV in Fig. 5.5 appear to be parallel.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.5, line segments AB and CD intersect at their midpoints.",FALSE,
"True/False:- To draw a line through point A parallel to line l using paper folding, you can fold a perpendicular to l through A, and then fold another line perpendicular to that new line.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.31, the value of 'a' is 62°.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.32, the value of x is 25°.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.32, the value of y is 115°.",TRUE,
True/False:- The angle sum of the four angles between two parallel lines and on one side of a transversal is 360°.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When two lines intersect, any two adjacent angles form a linear pair.",TRUE,
True/False:- The eight angles formed by a transversal intersecting two parallel lines will always have only two distinct values.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In Fig. 5.11, all the shapes shown are polygons.",TRUE,
Chapter 6: Number Play,,
True/False:- The sum of any two consecutive whole numbers is always an even number.,FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of an even number of odd numbers is always an even number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The product of an odd number and an even number has an odd parity.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of small squares in a 27×13 grid has an odd parity.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a magic square, the sum of each row, each column, and each diagonal are all equal.",TRUE,
True/False:- The magic sum for a 3×3 magic square using the numbers 1 through 9 is 15.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number 1 can be placed in the center of a 3×3 magic square using numbers 1-9.,FALSE,
True/False:- The first-ever recorded 4×4 magic square is called the Chautīsa Yantra and has a magic sum of 34.,TRUE,
True/False:- The Virahāńka-Fibonacci sequence is generated by multiplying the two previous numbers.,FALSE,
True/False:- The Virahāńka-Fibonacci sequence was first discovered by the Italian mathematician Fibonacci.,FALSE,
True/False:- There are 34 different ways to write the number 8 as a sum of 1s and 2s.,TRUE,
True/False:- The number of petals on a daisy is generally a Virahāńka-Fibonacci number.,TRUE,
"True/False:- A cryptarithm is a puzzle where letters stand for digits, and each letter must represent a unique digit.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of two consecutive ages can be 112.,FALSE,
True/False:- The algebraic expression 2n can be used to generate any even number.,TRUE,
True/False:- The 100th odd number is 199.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 2n+1 can be used to find the nth odd number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In a 3×3 grid using numbers 1-9, the largest possible sum for a row or column is 27.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of all row sums in a 3×3 grid using numbers 1-9 is always 45.,TRUE,
True/False:- Doubling every number in a magic square will result in a new grid that is also a magic square.,TRUE,
"True/False:- The first magic square ever recorded, the Lo Shu Square, dates back to ancient India.",FALSE,
True/False:- The Kubera Yantra shown in the text is a magic square with a magic sum of 72.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In the first ""Numbers Tell us Things"" puzzle, each child calls out the number of children shorter than them.",FALSE,
"True/False:- If a person is the tallest in the line-up game, their number must be '0'.",TRUE,
"True/False:- It is possible to choose 5 number cards from the set {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13} that sum to 30.",FALSE,
"True/False:- The number of ways to fill a 3×3 grid using the numbers 1-9 without repetition is 3,62,880.",TRUE,
True/False:- A long syllable in Sanskrit poetry lasts for exactly three beats of time.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The sequence of parities in the Virahāńka sequence is odd, even, odd, odd, even, odd...",FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of page numbers from 50 loose sheets of an encyclopedia can be 6000.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the cryptarithm T+T+T = UT, the value of T is 5.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If you toggle a light switch that is ON 77 times, it will end up ON.",FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 4m−1 always gives odd numbers.,TRUE,
True/False:- All even numbers can be expressed as 6j−4.,FALSE,
True/False:- The 20th term of the Virahāńka sequence has an even parity.,FALSE,
True/False:- The expression 2f+3 gives both even and odd numbers depending on the value of f.,FALSE,
True/False:- The number of children in front of a person who are taller than them can never be 0 if the person is standing in the middle of the line.,FALSE,
True/False:- The person who calls out the largest number in the line-up game is the shortest person in the entire group.,TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of 2 even numbers and 2 odd numbers has an even parity.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If you increase each number in a magic square by 1, the new grid is no longer a magic square.",FALSE,
True/False:- The first ever recorded 3×3 magic square is from the Chautīsa Yantra in India.,FALSE,
Chapter 7: A Tale of Three Intersecting Lines,,
"True/False:- A triangle can be constructed with side lengths 10 km, 10 km, and 25 km.",FALSE,
True/False:- The sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180°.,TRUE,
True/False:- An equilateral triangle has two equal sides and one different side.,FALSE,
"True/False:- It is possible to construct a triangle with angles 90°, 90°, and 0°.",FALSE,
"True/False:- In any triangle, the length of one side is always greater than the sum of the other two sides.",FALSE,
True/False:- A triangle that has one right angle is called an acute-angled triangle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The altitude of a triangle is a line segment from a vertex drawn perpendicular to the opposite side.,TRUE,
"True/False:- In a right-angled triangle, two of its sides are also its altitudes.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A triangle with side lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm can be constructed.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If two given angles of a triangle are 75° and 75°, the third angle is 30°.",TRUE,
True/False:- An obtuse-angled triangle is a triangle where all three angles are obtuse.,FALSE,
True/False:- A scalene triangle has three sides of different lengths.,TRUE,
True/False:- An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.,TRUE,
"True/False:- To construct a triangle when three side lengths are given, a ruler and a protractor are needed.",FALSE,
True/False:- Any set of three lengths can form a triangle.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If you know two sides and the angle included between them, you can always construct a unique triangle.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If the sum of two angles in a triangle is 110°, the third angle must be 70°.",TRUE,
True/False:- An isosceles triangle can also be a right-angled triangle.,TRUE,
True/False:- An equilateral triangle can also be an obtuse-angled triangle.,FALSE,
True/False:- The height of a vertex is the length of the line segment from the vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.,FALSE,
"True/False:- When constructing a triangle with sides 4cm, 5cm, 6cm, it is required to use the 6cm side as the base.",FALSE,
True/False:- A triangle can have two obtuse angles.,FALSE,
True/False:- A triangle with all angles equal is an equilateral triangle.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When constructing a triangle with given sides a, b, c, the construction circles will intersect if c>a+b.",FALSE,
True/False:- The direct straight-line path between two points is always shorter than a roundabout path via a third point.,TRUE,
"True/False:- A triangle with angles 36°, 72°, and 72° is an isosceles triangle.",TRUE,
"True/False:- To construct the altitude of a triangle, you can use a set square and a ruler.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In an obtuse-angled triangle, one of the altitudes can lie outside the triangle.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If two vertices of a triangle lie on a circle and the third vertex is at the center, the triangle must be isosceles.",TRUE,
True/False:- A scalene triangle can never be a right-angled triangle.,FALSE,
"True/False:- A triangle with side lengths 1, 100, and 100 exists.",TRUE,
"True/False:- A triangle can have side lengths of 3.5 cm, 3.5 cm, and 3.5 cm.",TRUE,
True/False:- The sum of two sides of a triangle can be equal to the third side.,FALSE,
True/False:- The three vertices of a triangle can lie on a single straight line.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If two given angles for a triangle are 75° and 120°, a triangle cannot be constructed.",TRUE,
"True/False:- In an isosceles triangle with one angle of 50°, the other two angles must be 65° each.",TRUE,
True/False:- The line segment AD in Fig. 7.8 is an altitude of the triangle.,TRUE,
True/False:- The angle sum property of triangles was first proved by the Greek mathematician Euclid.,TRUE,
"True/False:- A triangle with side lengths 1, 5, 5 is an equilateral triangle.",FALSE,
True/False:- An acute-angled triangle is defined as a triangle with at least one acute angle.,FALSE,
True/False:- Constructing a triangle using only a marked ruler might require several trials.,TRUE,
Chapter 8: Working with Fractions,,
"True/False:- To multiply two fractions, you multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.",TRUE,
True/False:- The product of two proper fractions (fractions less than 1) is always greater than both of the original fractions.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To divide one fraction by another, you multiply the first fraction by the second fraction.",FALSE,
True/False:- The reciprocal of the fraction 53​ is 35​.,TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 21​×41​ is the same as finding the area of a rectangle with sides 21​ and 41​.,TRUE,
True/False:- The product of a whole number greater than 1 and a proper fraction is always greater than the whole number.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The order of multiplication does not matter for fractions, i.e., ba​×dc​=dc​×ba​.",TRUE,
"True/False:- When dividing a number by a proper fraction (between 0 and 1), the quotient is always smaller than the dividend.",FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 3÷32​ is 2.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To simplify the multiplication 712​×245​, you can cancel the common factor of 12 from the numerator and denominator before multiplying.",TRUE,
True/False:- A farmer with 5 grandchildren who gives 32​ of an acre to each gives a total of 310​ acres.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If a tortoise walks 41​ km in 1 hour, it can walk 43​ km in 3 hours.",TRUE,
True/False:- The product b1​×d1​ is equal to b+d1​.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The expression ""107​ of 31​ hour"" means you should add the two fractions.",FALSE,
True/False:- A whole number like 3 can be written as the fraction 31​.,FALSE,
True/False:- The product of 34​×4 is less than 4.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 1÷32​ is 32​.,FALSE,
"True/False:- The problem ""cover an area of 721​ sq. units with bricks of area 251​ sq. units"" is solved by multiplying 721​ by 251​.",FALSE,
True/False:- The reciprocal of 1 is 1.,TRUE,
True/False:- The fraction of a dramma given to the beggar in Bhāskarāchārya's story was 12801​.,TRUE,
True/False:- A number has no reciprocal if its numerator is 0.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a rectangle with sides 343​ ft and 953​ ft is 36 sq. ft.,TRUE,
True/False:- The product of a fraction and its reciprocal is always 0.,FALSE,
True/False:- The general rules for arithmetic operations on fractions were first codified by Bhāskara II.,FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 1514​×4225​ simplified is 95​.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When 1 is divided by any fraction, the result is the reciprocal of that fraction.",TRUE,
True/False:- Multiplying 32​ by 32​ gives a product of 1.,FALSE,
"True/False:- If a car runs 16 km on 1 litre of petrol, it will run 44 km on 243​ litres.",TRUE,
"True/False:- If 41​ kg of flour makes 12 rotis, then 81​ kg of flour is needed for 6 rotis.",TRUE,
True/False:- The shaded area in Fig 8.4 is 161​ of the whole square.,FALSE,
"True/False:- In the ant colony problem, the fraction of ants reaching the mango tree is 21​.",FALSE,
True/False:- The value of (1−21​)×(1−31​)×(1−41​) is 41​.,TRUE,
"True/False:- When multiplying mixed fractions, you can multiply the whole parts and the fractional parts separately and add them.",FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 332​÷183​ is greater than 1.,TRUE,
True/False:- The area of a square brick with a side of 51​ units is 52​ square units.,FALSE,
True/False:- The division 614​÷37​ is equal to 1.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If 54​ of a cake is finished, and the rest is shared by 3 friends, each friend gets 151​ of the original cake.",TRUE,
True/False:- The product of 465565​ and 676707​ is greater than 1.,TRUE,
"True/False:- If one fountain fills a cistern in 1/4 of a day, it can fill the cistern 4 times in one day.",TRUE,
True/False:- The expression 12÷4 can be rewritten as the multiplication problem 12×?=4.,FALSE,
"True/False:- To find 43​ of an amount, you divide the amount by 3 and then multiply by 4.",FALSE,
True/False:- The value of 7×53​ is 451​.,TRUE,
True/False:,Answer,
Chapter 1: A Square and A Cube,,
A locker number that is a perfect square will remain closed at the end of the 100-person toggling process.,FALSE,
The only numbers that have an odd number of factors are perfect squares.,TRUE,
The number of times a locker is toggled is equivalent to the number of its prime factors.,FALSE,
A number that can be expressed as the product of a number with itself is called a perfect cube.,FALSE,
The squares of all natural numbers are called perfect squares.,TRUE,
"A perfect square can never end with the digits 2, 3, 7, or 8.",TRUE,
"If a number ends with the digit 6, it must be a perfect square.",FALSE,
"If a number has 1 or 9 in the units place, then its square ends in 1.",TRUE,
The square of a number ending in an even number of zeros will also have an even number of zeros.,TRUE,
The sum of the first 'n' odd natural numbers is n2.,TRUE,
A number is a perfect square if you can repeatedly subtract consecutive odd numbers (starting from 1) and reach 0.,TRUE,
There are 2n non-perfect square numbers between the squares of the numbers n and (n+1).,TRUE,
Every perfect square has exactly one integer square root.,FALSE,
The prime factorization of a perfect square consists of prime factors that all appear in pairs.,TRUE,
The number 1729 is known as the Hardy-Ramanujan Number because it's the smallest number expressible as the sum of two squares in two ways.,FALSE,
The cube of any odd number is even.,FALSE,
A perfect cube cannot end with the digit 8.,FALSE,
A number is a perfect cube if its prime factors can be grouped into three identical sets.,TRUE,
The term 'varga' in ancient Sanskrit was used for both the square figure and the square power.,TRUE,
The mathematical term 'root' (as in square root) comes from the Latin word 'radix'.,FALSE,
Chapter 2: Power Play,,
Folding a 0.001 cm thick paper 46 times would result in a thickness that can reach the moon.,TRUE,
"Exponential growth is additive, while linear growth is multiplicative.",FALSE,
"In the expression na, 'n' is the base and 'a' is the exponent.",TRUE,
The law of exponents for multiplication states na×nb=na+b.,TRUE,
The law of exponents for a power of a power is (na)b=na+b.,FALSE,
"Any non-zero number 'n' raised to the power of 0, i.e., n0, is equal to 1.",TRUE,
The expression n−a is equivalent to −na.,FALSE,
"The number 47,561 can be written in expanded form using powers of 10 as (4×104)+(7×103)+(5×102)+(6×101)+(1×100).",TRUE,
The number 5900 written in scientific notation is 59×102.,FALSE,
A lakh is 105 and a million is 106.,TRUE,
A billion is one hundred crores.,FALSE,
A trillion is equivalent to 10 kharab.,FALSE,
The global human population as of 2025 is approximately 8.2 million.,FALSE,
The number of grains of sand on all beaches and deserts on Earth is estimated to be around 1021.,TRUE,
One million seconds is approximately equal to 11.57 days.,TRUE,
The Earth is approximately 4.5 million years old.,FALSE,
The number 10100 is called a googolplex.,FALSE,
Linear growth occurs when a quantity increases by repeated addition.,TRUE,
The number of possible 5-digit passwords using digits 0-9 is 105.,TRUE,
na÷ma=(n÷m)a.,TRUE,
Chapter 3: A Story of Numbers,,
"The modern Hindu-Arabic number system, including the concept of zero, originated in ancient Mesopotamia.",FALSE,
The Italian mathematician Fibonacci was instrumental in popularizing the Indian numerals in Europe.,TRUE,
The term 'Hindu numerals' was used by Arab scholars like Al-Khwarizmi to describe the Indian number system.,TRUE,
"A one-to-one mapping involves associating each object in a collection with a unique object from a standard sequence, like a stick for each cow.",TRUE,
The Roman number system is a place value system.,FALSE,
The Egyptian number system was a base-60 system.,FALSE,
A number system where landmark numbers are powers of a fixed number 'n' is called a base-n system.,TRUE,
The Mesopotamian (Babylonian) number system was a base-60 (sexagesimal) place value system.,TRUE,
The Mayan number system was a perfect base-20 system.,FALSE,
The Chinese rod numeral system used different sets of symbols (Zongs and Hengs) for alternate place values to avoid ambiguity.,TRUE,
"The Hindu number system is considered a fully developed place value system because of its use of 10 digits, including 0 as a placeholder.",TRUE,
"In the Hindu number system, the arithmetic properties of the number 0 were first codified by Aryabhata in 499 CE.",FALSE,
The Mesopotamian system was flawed because the lack of a consistent zero placeholder could lead to ambiguity.,TRUE,
"The Ishango bone, found in South Africa, is an ancient artifact with tally marks believed to represent numbers.",FALSE,
The number system of the Gumulgal people of Australia was based on counting in groups of 5.,FALSE,
Chapter 4: Quadrilaterals,,
A quadrilateral where all angles are right angles (90°) must be a rectangle.,TRUE,
The diagonals of any rectangle are of equal length and bisect each other.,TRUE,
"If the diagonals of a quadrilateral are equal in length, it must be a rectangle.",FALSE,
Every rectangle is also a parallelogram.,TRUE,
A square is a special type of rectangle where all sides are of equal length.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a square bisect each other at a 90° angle.,TRUE,
The sum of the angles in any quadrilateral is always 360°.,TRUE,
The opposite angles of a parallelogram are supplementary (add up to 180°).,FALSE,
Every rhombus is also a kite.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a rhombus are always equal in length.,FALSE,
A trapezium is a quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel opposite sides.,FALSE,
"In an isosceles trapezium, the non-parallel sides are equal, and the base angles are equal.",TRUE,
A quadrilateral whose diagonals bisect each other at right angles must be a square.,FALSE,
A kite's diagonals are always perpendicular to each other.,TRUE,
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral where opposite sides are both equal and parallel.,TRUE,
Chapter 5: Number Play,,
"The sum of any four consecutive numbers, combined with any arrangement of '+' and '-' signs, will always result in an even number.",TRUE,
"If a number is divisible by 8, it must also be divisible by 16.",FALSE,
"If a number is divisible by 12, then it must also be divisible by all the factors of 12 (i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4, 6).",TRUE,
"If a number is divisible by both 9 and 4, it must be divisible by 9×4=36.",TRUE,
"If a number is divisible by both 6 and 4, it must be divisible by 6×4=24.",FALSE,
A number is divisible by 9 if and only if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.,TRUE,
"To check for divisibility by 11, you must sum the digits at odd places and the digits at even places and check if the sums are equal.",FALSE,
The digital root of a number is the remainder when the number is divided by 9.,TRUE,
The numbers that leave a remainder of 3 when divided by 5 can be represented by the algebraic expression 3k+5.,FALSE,
The sum of two even numbers is always a multiple of 4.,FALSE,
"If a number 'A' is divisible by 'k', then all multiples of 'A' are also divisible by 'k'.",TRUE,
The sum of three consecutive even numbers will always be divisible by 6.,TRUE,
The product of two consecutive integers is always a multiple of 2.,TRUE,
"In a cryptarithm, each letter represents a unique digit, and the first digit of a number cannot be 0.",TRUE,
"To check if a number is divisible by 18, one must check for divisibility by 3 and 6.",FALSE,
"Chapter 6: We Distribute, Yet Things Multiply",,
The distributive property states that a(b+c)=ab+ac.,TRUE,
The expansion of (a+m)(b+n) is ab+mn.,FALSE,
"The algebraic identity for the square of a sum, (a+b)2, is a2+b2.",FALSE,
The correct expansion of (a−b)2 is a2−2ab+b2.,TRUE,
The product of (a+b) and (a−b) results in a2+b2.,FALSE,
The identity 2(a2+b2)=(a+b)2+(a−b)2 holds true for any numbers a and b.,TRUE,
Terms that have exactly the same letter-numbers are called 'like terms' and can be combined by addition or subtraction.,TRUE,
"When a number is increased by 'm' and another is increased by 'n', their product increases by 'mn'.",FALSE,
"To multiply a number by 11 quickly, you can use the rule based on adding adjacent digits.",TRUE,
The expansion of (x+2)(x+5) is x2+10.,FALSE,
The expression (k+1)2−1 is equivalent to k(k+2).,TRUE,
The value of 1042 can be easily found using the identity (100−4)2.,FALSE,
"In mathematics, there is often only one correct method to solve a problem.",FALSE,
"The distributive property can be applied to expressions with more than two terms inside the bracket, e.g., x(y+z+w)=xy+xz+xw.",TRUE,
The squares of even numbers are always multiples of 4.,TRUE,
Chapter 7: Proportional Reasoning-1,,
"For two images to look similar, their width and height must change by the same multiplicative factor.",TRUE,
The ratio 3:4 is proportional to the ratio 72:96.,TRUE,
"If two ratios a:b and c:d are in proportion (a:b :: c:d), then ac = bd.",FALSE,
Adding or subtracting the same number from both terms of a ratio will result in a proportional ratio.,FALSE,
"To share a quantity 'x' in the ratio m:n, the two parts will be m×m+nx​ and n×m+nx​.",TRUE,
"The ancient Indian method for solving proportionality problems involving three known quantities to find a fourth is called the ""Rule of Three"" or ""Trairasika"".",TRUE,
"If a car travels at a higher speed, the time it takes to cover a fixed distance will increase proportionally.",FALSE,
"When comparing ratios with different units (e.g., grams vs. kilograms, minutes vs. hours), it is necessary to convert them to a common unit first.",TRUE,
Sharing a quantity in the ratio 1:1 means dividing it equally between two parts.,TRUE,
"If 6 glasses of lemonade require 10 spoons of sugar, then 18 glasses will require 20 spoons of sugar to have the same sweetness.",FALSE,
The ratio 15:35 in its simplest form is 3:7.,TRUE,
"In a ratio a:b, the numbers 'a' and 'b' are called the terms of the ratio.",TRUE,
The symbol '::' is used to indicate that two ratios are proportional.,TRUE,
A mixture of 40 kg contains sand and cement in a 3:1 ratio. This means it has 30 kg of sand and 10 kg of cement.,TRUE,
The temperature conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit is given by F=C+32.,FALSE,
Mixed Chapters Review,,
The number of non-perfect square numbers between 102 and 112 is 20.,TRUE,
The value of (−2)4 is -16.,FALSE,
"The scientific notation for 1,49,60,00,00,000 m (distance between Sun and Earth) is 1.496×1011 m.",TRUE,
A rectangle is a quadrilateral whose diagonals are perpendicular to each other.,FALSE,
The expression m2+(m+1)2 represents the sum of the squares of two consecutive numbers.,TRUE,
The expansion of (2a+3)2 using the identity (x+y)2=x2+2xy+y2 is 4a2+12a+9.,TRUE,
"A mixture of rice and urad dal for idlis is in the ratio 2:1. For 6 cups of mixture, you need 3 cups of rice and 3 cups of dal.",FALSE,
A number is divisible by 6 if it is divisible by 2 or 3.,FALSE,
The diagonals of a parallelogram are always equal.,FALSE,
(na)b=(nb)a.,TRUE,
"The number of rooms in the ""Stones that Shine"" problem is 34.",TRUE,
The Roman numeral for 40 is XXXX.,FALSE,
A perfect square can be expressed as the sum of consecutive triangular numbers.,TRUE,
The sum of the angles of a quadrilateral can be less than 360°.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 4 if its last two digits form a number divisible by 4.,TRUE,
The expression (a−u)(b−v) expands to ab−av−ub−uv.,FALSE,
"The ratio of a crane's neck to the rest of its body is 4:6. For a person 155 cm tall with the same ratio, their neck would be 62 cm.",TRUE,
n×n×n×n=4n.,FALSE,
The prime factorization of 32400 is 24×52×34.,TRUE,
The Mayan civilization developed a base-60 number system.,FALSE,
The diagonals of a kite bisect each other.,FALSE,
The number of integers between 162 and 172 is 32.,TRUE,
The expansion of (a+1)(b−1) is ab−a+b−1.,TRUE,
The ratio of 5 teachers to 170 students in its simplest form is 1:34.,TRUE,
"In the locker problem, locker #12 is toggled 6 times.",TRUE,
The value of 210 is 1024.,TRUE,
The Chinese rod numeral system is a base-60 system.,FALSE,
The opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel.,TRUE,
The sum of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 9 is always a multiple of 18.,FALSE,
The expansion of (a−b)(a+b) is a2−ab+ba−b2.,TRUE,
"A tractor can plow a field 4 times faster than oxen. If oxen take 6 hours per acre, the tractor takes 1.5 hours per acre.",TRUE,
The number of possible passwords for a 5-digit lock is 10×5=50.,FALSE,
The number 100 can be expressed as a difference of two squares.,TRUE,
The sum of the first 6 odd numbers is 36.,TRUE,
"The square root of 81, denoted 81​, is only 9.",FALSE,
The value of 10−3 is -1000.,FALSE,
"In the Mesopotamian number system, the symbol for 1 was 'T' and for 10 was '<'.",TRUE,
A kite is a quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel.,FALSE,
An algebraic expression 6m−3n will always result in an odd number.,FALSE,
"Using the identity (a−b)2=a2−2ab+b2, the value of 992 is 9801.",TRUE,
The ratio 20:30 represents a 'stronger' filter coffee than the ratio 15:35.,TRUE,
All perfect cubes have an odd number of factors.,FALSE,
The expression na÷nb=na−b is valid only if a>b.,FALSE,
The first explicit statement of the distributive property was given by the Greek mathematician Euclid.,FALSE,
"The number of Hainan gibbons as of early 2024 was approximately 42, which can be written as 4×102 in scientific notation.",FALSE,
A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides and equal non-parallel sides is a parallelogram.,FALSE,
The digital root of 489710 is 2.,TRUE,
The expansion of (4y+7)(y+11z−3) will have 5 terms after simplification.,FALSE,
"One acre is equal to 10,000 square metres.",FALSE,
The square of an even number is always an even number.,TRUE,
The value of 32×104 is 9000.,FALSE,
The Hindu number system spread from India to Europe via the Arab world.,TRUE,
A rhombus is a rectangle with equal sides.,FALSE,
The sum of the digits of a number is 27. The number must be divisible by 3 but not necessarily by 9.,FALSE,
The value of 98×102 can be calculated using the identity (100−2)(100+2).,TRUE,
"In a school with 120 students, 15 kg of rice is cooked. If only 80 students are present, 12 kg of rice should be cooked.",FALSE,
"The number of factors of 36 is 9, which is an odd number.",TRUE,
a3b2 is the exponential form for a×a×b×b×b.,FALSE,
"In the Mayan number system, symbols are placed vertically, with the lowermost set representing the number of 1s.",TRUE,
The diagonals of a rectangle always bisect the angles of the rectangle.,FALSE,
The sum of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 3 is always a multiple of 9.,FALSE,
(43)2 is the same as (42)3.,TRUE,
"If a dairy produces 8.5 billion packets of milk, a 9-digit code would be insufficient to give each packet a unique ID.",FALSE,
A number is divisible by 8 if its last digit is divisible by 8.,FALSE,
The cube of a 2-digit number can have seven or more digits.,FALSE,
The number of combinations for a 3-digit lock is 100.,FALSE,
A rectangle can be defined as a quadrilateral whose diagonals are equal and bisect each other.,TRUE,
A number that leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 7 and a remainder of 5 when divided by 7 will have a product that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 7.,TRUE,
The expression (a−b)(a2+ab+b2) simplifies to a3−b3.,TRUE,
The ratio 40:20 in its simplest form is 1:2.,FALSE,
"The digital root of any multiple of 3 will be 3, 6, or 9.",TRUE,
The opposite sides of a rectangle are parallel.,TRUE,
The product of two cube numbers is a cube number.,TRUE,
The global camel population is estimated to be over 3.5 million.,FALSE,
One hour is equal to 360 seconds.,FALSE,
"If a number is divisible by 3 and 5, it must be divisible by 15.",TRUE,
"In a rhombus, adjacent angles are equal.",FALSE,
An algebraic expression k(k+1)+k is equivalent to k2+k.,FALSE,
"If the ratio of sand to cement in a mixture is 3:1, it means the mixture is 25% cement.",TRUE,
The value of (−1)56 is -1.,FALSE,
The number of stars in our galaxy is approximately 100 billion (1011).,TRUE,
"The Mesopotamian number system did not have a symbol for zero initially, using a blank space instead.",TRUE,
All four angles of a kite are always equal.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 44 if it is divisible by 4 and 11.,TRUE,
The value of 1972 can be calculated as (200×194)+9.,TRUE,
One hectare is equal to 100 acres.,FALSE,
The sum of the first 10 odd numbers is 100.,TRUE,
A number whose prime factors can be split into three identical groups is a perfect square.,FALSE,
25×55=1010.,FALSE,
A square is the only quadrilateral that is both a rectangle and a rhombus.,TRUE,
"A number divisible by 7 leaves a remainder of 0 when divided by 7. If two such numbers are added, the sum will leave a remainder of 0 when divided by 7.",TRUE,
The expression (5m+6n)2 is equal to 25m2+36n2.,FALSE,
"A car travels 90 km in 150 minutes. At the same speed, it will cover 144 km in 4 hours.",TRUE,
"The number of sides of a quadrilateral is four, and the sum of its exterior angles is 360°.",TRUE,
The expression 3g+5h will always be even for any integer values of g and h.,FALSE,
The number of circles in Step 'k' of the pattern described in section 6.4 is k2+2k.,TRUE,
The ratio of copper to nickel in a ₹10 coin is 3:1. This means the coin is 75% copper and 25% nickel by mass.,TRUE,
All numbers that are both squares and cubes are sixth powers.,TRUE,
109 seconds is approximately 3.17 years.,FALSE,
The Egyptian number system used a symbol for zero as a placeholder.,FALSE,
The diagonals of an isosceles trapezium are equal.,TRUE,
The product of three consecutive integers is always divisible by 6.,TRUE,
"In the ""Increments in Products"" section, if a and b are increased by 1, the product increases by a+b+1.",TRUE,
A liter is equal to 100 milliliters.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 5 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 5.,FALSE,
"In a rectangle, if the diagonals intersect at a 60° angle, the rectangle's sides are in the ratio 1:3​.",TRUE,
ma×na=(mn)a.,TRUE,
The estimated global population of ants is 20 quadrillion (2×1016).,TRUE,
"The Chinese number system was a place value system but lacked a symbol for zero, using a blank space instead.",TRUE,
"In a parallelogram, if one angle is 90°, then all angles must be 90°.",TRUE,
"If 48a23b is a multiple of 18, it must be divisible by 2 and 9.",TRUE,
The value of 45×55 can be calculated as 502−52.,TRUE,
"If the width of a photo is 60 mm and its height is 40 mm, an image with a width of 30 mm and height of 20 mm is proportional.",TRUE,
"In the locker problem, locker #99 is toggled 6 times.",TRUE,
24×36=610.,FALSE,
The Roman numeral for 900 is CM.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 3 if its last digit is divisible by 3.,FALSE,
The product of any two numbers is always greater than their sum.,FALSE,
One billion seconds is approximately 31.7 years.,TRUE,
A quadrilateral whose opposite angles are equal must be a parallelogram.,TRUE,
"If a number is divisible by 8, then it must be divisible by 4.",TRUE,
"In the expression a2b4, 'a squared' is read as 'a raised to the power 4'.",FALSE,
The area of a square with side length 'a' is a2.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a rhombus are always perpendicular bisectors of each other.,TRUE,
"If 3p7q8 is divisible by 44, it must be divisible by 4 and 11.",TRUE,
"To find how a product changes when one number is increased by 2 and another decreased by 4, you can expand (a+2)(b−4).",TRUE,
"If the ratio of red to yellow paint is 3:5, and you add more yellow paint, the new mixture will have a red to yellow ratio less than 3:5.",TRUE,
The number of stars in the observable universe is greater than the number of grains of sand on Earth.,TRUE,
The number 64 is both a perfect square and a perfect cube.,TRUE,
"In a place value system, the value of a digit depends on its position within the numeral.",TRUE,
All sides of a kite are equal.,FALSE,
The sum of two odd numbers is always divisible by 4.,FALSE,
The identity (a+b)2−(a−b)2=4ab is true.,TRUE,
A speed of 50 km/h is faster than a speed of 15 m/s.,FALSE,
The number of drops of water on Earth is estimated to be 2×1025.,TRUE,
The number of atoms in the universe is estimated to be between 1078 and 1082.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a parallelogram divide it into four congruent triangles.,FALSE,
The digital root of a number and the number itself have the same remainder when divided by 3.,TRUE,
The expression (a−u)(b+v) expands to ab+av−ub−uv.,TRUE,
"Dividing a quantity of ₹4,500 in the ratio 2:3 gives parts of ₹1,800 and ₹2,700.",TRUE,
The sum of the first 35 odd numbers is 1225.,TRUE,
The next term in the sequence na×nb=na+b is na÷nb=na−b.,TRUE,
The Bakhshali manuscript is notable for containing the first known instance of the digit 0.,TRUE,
"If a quadrilateral has four equal sides, it must be a square.",FALSE,
The sum of a multiple of 6 and a multiple of 9 is always a multiple of 3.,TRUE,
"In the expression a2b3, the term b3 is read as 'b squared'.",FALSE,
"In a ratio a:b, if b is larger than a, it means the first quantity is less than the second quantity.",TRUE,
"In the locker problem, locker #1 is the only locker toggled just once.",TRUE,
The mass of the Earth is approximately 5.976×1024 kg.,TRUE,
A trapezium is a parallelogram.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 24 if it is divisible by 3 and 8.,TRUE,
2(x−1)+3(x+4) simplifies to 5x+11.,TRUE,
One kilometer is approximately 0.621 miles.,TRUE,
The value of 441​ is 21.,TRUE,
"To check for divisibility by 15, one must check for divisibility by 3 and 5.",TRUE,
The diagonals of a square are longer than its sides.,TRUE,
The sum of two numbers divisible by 8 is also divisible by 8.,TRUE,
(a−b)2 is always equal to (b−a)2.,TRUE,
"If you add 20 mL of yellow paint to a 3:5 mixture of blue:yellow, the new ratio remains 3:5.",FALSE,
A perfect cube can have a negative cube root.,TRUE,
24×27=211.,TRUE,
The modern number system is base-60.,FALSE,
A quadrilateral with opposite sides of equal length is always a rectangle.,FALSE,
All numbers divisible by 9 are also divisible by 6.,FALSE,
The value of 1242 can be found using identities.,TRUE,
A field of 20 acres takes 120 hours to plow with oxen that take 6 hours per acre.,TRUE,
The difference between consecutive perfect squares ((n+1)2−n2) is always an odd number.,TRUE,
p3×p−10=p−7.,TRUE,
The first known list of perfect squares and cubes was compiled by ancient Indian mathematicians.,FALSE,
A rhombus is a parallelogram with perpendicular diagonals.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 36 if it is divisible by 4 and 9.,TRUE,
(a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd.,TRUE,
"If the population of Delhi is 30 million and its area is 1,484 sq. km, its population density is over 20,000 people per sq. km.",TRUE,
"The value of 2×103 is 20,000.",FALSE,
The number of American alligators is estimated to be 5 million (5×106) as of 2025.,TRUE,
The Roman numeral for 4 is IIII.,FALSE,
The diagonals of a kite are always equal in length.,FALSE,
The sum of two numbers that leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 will always be a multiple of 3.,FALSE,
The value of 14×26 is greater than 16×24.,FALSE,
"To make 240 mL of a 1:5 acid to water solution, you need 40 mL of acid.",TRUE,
The number of factors of a prime number is 2.,TRUE,
"A number written in scientific notation as 8×106 is 800,000.",FALSE,
The Chinese character for mathematics is 数学.,TRUE,
An isosceles trapezium has at least one pair of equal adjacent sides.,FALSE,
"If a number leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 6, adding three such numbers gives a sum divisible by 6.",TRUE,
The expression a2−b2 is called the square of a binomial.,FALSE,
"If 10 tonnes of manure are needed for 1 acre, then a plot of 100,000 sq. ft. needs about 23 tonnes of manure.",TRUE,
The cube of a 2-digit number may be a 3-digit number.,FALSE,
The number of trees globally is estimated to be 3 trillion (3×1012).,TRUE,
The Egyptian number system had symbols for powers of 10 up to 107.,TRUE,
The angles opposite the equal sides in an isosceles trapezium are equal.,TRUE,
The product of four consecutive integers is always divisible by 24.,TRUE,
"To multiply 3874 by 101, you can calculate 387400+3874.",TRUE,
"If the price of 200g of tea is ₹200 and 1kg of another tea is ₹800, the two teas are proportionally priced.",FALSE,
The prime factorization of 648 is 23×34.,TRUE,
The number of chicken at any time is estimated to be 33 billion (3.3×1010).,TRUE,
The Hindu number system is also called a sexagesimal system.,FALSE,
"In a rhombus, diagonals bisect the angles.",TRUE,
"When an even number is added to an odd number, the result is always a multiple of 3.",FALSE,
The expression (a−b)(a3+a2b+ab2+b3) simplifies to a4−b4.,TRUE,
"100 million bee colonies with 50,000 bees each results in a total of 5×1012 bees.",TRUE,
A perfect square can end with the digit 3.,FALSE,
8p×8q=8p+q.,TRUE,
The Mayan number system used a dot for 1 and a bar for 5.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.,TRUE,
The sum of two multiples of 3 is always a multiple of 6.,FALSE,
"If a=−5 and b=8, then the product ab increases by b−a−1 when a is increased by 1 and b is decreased by 1.",TRUE,
The distance from the Sun to Saturn is approximately 1.4335×1012 m.,TRUE,
The number of odd numbers between 1 and 100 is 50.,TRUE,
(2−4×27) simplifies to 23.,TRUE,
The Roman system of numerals originated in ancient Greece.,FALSE,
A kite with all sides equal is a square.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 12 if it is divisible by 2 and 6.,FALSE,
The value of 493 can be found using a power line for 7.,TRUE,
"If the human body has 38 trillion bacterial cells, the total bacterial population in 8.2 billion humans is approximately 3.1×1023 cells.",TRUE,
22+32=52.,FALSE,
"The sum of the digits of 93547 is 28. Therefore, it is divisible by 9.",FALSE,
The symbol for 1000 in the Egyptian number system is a lotus flower.,TRUE,
"If two adjacent angles of a parallelogram are equal, the parallelogram must be a rectangle.",TRUE,
"The sum of two numbers, one leaving a remainder of 3 when divided by 7 and the other a remainder of 5, will leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 7.",TRUE,
"To find 4062, it is efficient to use the identity (400+6)2.",TRUE,
A tap takes 15 seconds to fill a 500 mL mug. It would take 5 minutes to fill a 10-liter bucket.,TRUE,
A perfect square can be negative.,FALSE,
"In the cryptarithm AB + 37 = 6A, the value of A is 2 and B is 5.",TRUE,
The ancient Indian text Lalitavistara mentions number names for powers of ten up to 1053.,TRUE,
The angles of a rhombus are all 90°.,FALSE,
"The sum of the digits of a number is 21. Therefore, the number is divisible by 3 and 7.",FALSE,
The term (x+2y) is a binomial.,TRUE,
"If a crane's height is 155 cm, it is 1.55 meters tall.",TRUE,
The number of prime numbers between 1 and 100 is 25.,TRUE,
A googol is larger than the estimated number of atoms in the universe.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a square are perpendicular bisectors of each other.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 10 if it is divisible by 2 and 5.,TRUE,
The expansion of (a+ab−3b2)(4+b) will have 6 terms before simplification.,TRUE,
"An acre of land costs ₹15,00,000. The cost of 2,400 square feet would be approximately ₹82,640.",TRUE,
"Any number ending in 5, when squared, will also end in 5.",TRUE,
The value of (−4)3 is 64.,FALSE,
The Sun is located approximately 3×1020 m from the center of the Milky Way galaxy.,TRUE,
"In a parallelogram, if a diagonal bisects one angle, it must be a rhombus.",TRUE,
"If a number is not divisible by 9, it cannot be divisible by 3.",FALSE,
2a3+3a3+6a2b+6ab2 simplifies to 5a3+12a3b3.,FALSE,
A hectare is a unit of area.,TRUE,
The number of times locker #64 is toggled is 7.,TRUE,
28 is greater than 82.,TRUE,
The number 0 was used as a placeholder before it was treated as a number in its own right.,TRUE,
The adjacent sides of a rectangle are perpendicular.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 6 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 6.,FALSE,
"If the sides of a square are doubled, its area becomes four times larger.",TRUE,
A year has approximately 3.15×107 seconds.,TRUE,
1002 is smaller than 2100.,TRUE,
The value of (72×23) is 392.,TRUE,
Dinosaurs went extinct approximately 66 million years ago.,TRUE,
A trapezium can never be a parallelogram.,FALSE,
"If a number leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3, its square will also leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 3.",TRUE,
"In the cryptarithm PQ x 8 = RS, the only possible value for PQ is 12.",TRUE,
"The product of the number of faces, vertices, and edges of a cube is 576.",TRUE,
"The smallest square number divisible by 4, 9, and 10 is 900.",TRUE,
A trillion is a thousand billion.,TRUE,
A quadrilateral with four equal sides and four equal angles is a rhombus.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 5 if it is even.,FALSE,
The product of a number's factors is equal to the number.,FALSE,
The estimated mosquito population is 110 trillion (1.1×1014).,TRUE,
The sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is 540°.,TRUE,
"In the expression 32400=24×52×34, the number of prime factors is 3.",TRUE,
"The number of seconds in a day is 86,400.",TRUE,
A rectangle and a parallelogram have the same formula for area (base x height).,TRUE,
"If a number is divisible by 10, it must be divisible by 20.",FALSE,
The term 'algorithm' is named after the Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi.,TRUE,
A rhombus is a kite.,TRUE,
The sum of two prime numbers is always even.,FALSE,
The area of a circle with radius 'r' is πr2.,TRUE,
The value of 1 arab is 109.,TRUE,
The perimeter of a rectangle with length 'l' and width 'w' is 2(l×w).,FALSE,
"All prime numbers, except for 2, are odd.",TRUE,
A quadrilateral is a polygon with 4 sides.,TRUE,
The value of 23+24 is 27.,FALSE,
The distance light travels in a year is called a light-year.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a square are equal in length.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 4 if it is divisible by 2.,FALSE,
The value of a 'googolplex' (10googol) is a number with a googol plus one digits.,FALSE,
"The circumference of a circle is given by the formula 2πd, where d is the diameter.",FALSE,
A number ending in 0 or 5 is always divisible by 10.,FALSE,
The sum of three consecutive numbers is always divisible by 3.,TRUE,
The Earth is older than the Milky Way galaxy.,FALSE,
The area of a triangle is half the product of its base and height.,TRUE,
"In the cryptarithm 3×ON=PO, the value of N cannot be 0 or 5.",TRUE,
The number of sides of a polygon is always equal to the number of its vertices.,TRUE,
Any number divisible by 2 is an even number.,TRUE,
The sum of the first 100 positive integers is 5050.,TRUE,
The value of π is exactly 22/7.,FALSE,
The product of a positive number and a negative number is always negative.,TRUE,
The number 1 is a prime number.,FALSE,
A hexagon has 6 sides.,TRUE,
The square root of a prime number is always irrational.,TRUE,
The product of the digital roots of two numbers is equal to the digital root of their product.,TRUE,
A parallelogram with equal diagonals is a rhombus.,FALSE,
The average of a set of numbers is always one of the numbers in the set.,FALSE,
A number that is divisible by the sum of its digits is called a Harshad number.,TRUE,
The value of 0/0 is undefined.,TRUE,
All rectangles are squares.,FALSE,
The LCM of two prime numbers is their product.,TRUE,
"If a number is divisible by 11, reversing its digits will result in another number divisible by 11.",FALSE,
The sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.,TRUE,
A number is a multiple of 8 if it is a multiple of 2 and 4.,FALSE,
The sum of the first two triangular numbers (1 and 3) is a perfect square.,TRUE,
"A number ending in 9, when squared, will end in 1.",TRUE,
The value 46 can be written as (43)2.,TRUE,
The number of sides of a decagon is 8.,FALSE,
"If a number is divisible by 18, it is also divisible by 3 and 6.",TRUE,
All regular polygons have equal sides and equal angles.,TRUE,
A number can be a multiple of 10 without ending in 0.,FALSE,
The sum of the first 5 perfect cubes (13+23+33+43+53) is equal to the square of the 5th triangular number ((1+2+3+4+5)2).,TRUE,
The Roman numeral 'D' represents the number 100.,FALSE,
An isosceles triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles.,TRUE,
"The product of the first 5 prime numbers (2, 3, 5, 7, 11) is 2310.",TRUE,
The value of 100 factorial (100!) is a number ending with 24 zeros.,TRUE,
The probability of rolling a 7 with a standard six-sided die is 0.,TRUE,
The number of vertices in a tetrahedron is 4.,TRUE,
The square root of 2 is a rational number.,FALSE,
"In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.",TRUE,
The sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side.,TRUE,
The number 0 is neither positive nor negative.,TRUE,
The value of $,-5,
Multiplying a number by 10−2 is the same as dividing it by 100.,TRUE,
The sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes of an event is 1.,TRUE,
A kilobyte (KB) is equal to 1000 bytes.,TRUE,
The value of 3! (3 factorial) is 6.,TRUE,
A prime number can be a perfect square.,FALSE,
The value of a stock can be a negative number.,FALSE,
The volume of a sphere is proportional to the cube of its radius.,TRUE,
The formula for compound interest involves exponential growth.,TRUE,
The number 2 is the only even prime number.,TRUE,
The perimeter of a square with area 64 sq. units is 32 units.,TRUE,
The equation x+5=5 has the solution x=0.,TRUE,
The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always a multiple of 4.,TRUE,
A decimeter is one-tenth of a meter.,TRUE,
The value of x2−y2 is always positive.,FALSE,
The sum of angles around a point is 360 degrees.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 5 if it's divisible by 10.,TRUE,
"In the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, ..., the next number is 25.",TRUE,
The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V=πr2h.,TRUE,
The reciprocal of a fraction greater than 1 is always less than 1.,TRUE,
A negative number raised to an odd power is always negative.,TRUE,
The number of diagonals in a hexagon is 9.,TRUE,
The mode of a data set is the value that appears most frequently.,TRUE,
The median is the middle value of a data set when it is arranged in order.,TRUE,
The range of a data set is the sum of the highest and lowest values.,FALSE,
The number 6 is a perfect number.,TRUE,
The value of 100 is 0.,FALSE,
A number is rational if it can be expressed as a fraction p/q where p and q are integers and q is not zero.,TRUE,
All integers are rational numbers.,TRUE,
All rational numbers are integers.,FALSE,
The sum of the angles in a straight line is 90 degrees.,FALSE,
Vertically opposite angles are equal.,TRUE,
The decimal representation of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-repeating.,TRUE,
The product of two irrational numbers is always irrational.,FALSE,
The value of 25% of 200 is 50.,TRUE,
An equilateral triangle has three equal sides and three 60-degree angles.,TRUE,
A chord of a circle is a line segment that connects two points on the circle.,TRUE,
The diameter is the longest chord of a circle.,TRUE,
The area of a parallelogram is the product of its adjacent sides.,FALSE,
The expression 2(l+w) gives the area of a rectangle.,FALSE,
A number divisible by 4 must be an even number.,TRUE,
The value of −1​ is an imaginary number.,TRUE,
The number of lines of symmetry in a regular pentagon is 5.,TRUE,
A kite always has at least one line of symmetry.,TRUE,
A parallelogram has no lines of symmetry unless it is a rectangle or a rhombus.,TRUE,
The sum of any number and its additive inverse is 1.,FALSE,
The product of any non-zero number and its multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) is 1.,TRUE,
"A cubic meter is equal to 1,000,000 cubic centimeters.",TRUE,
The expression x2+x+1 can be factored into two linear terms with integer coefficients.,FALSE,
The number of edges of a cuboid is 12.,TRUE,
"If two lines are parallel, their slopes are equal.",TRUE,
The slope of a vertical line is 0.,FALSE,
The commutative property applies to subtraction.,FALSE,
The associative property applies to division.,FALSE,
The value of 161/2 is 4.,TRUE,
The value of 81/3 is 2.,TRUE,
A discount of 20% means you pay 80% of the original price.,TRUE,
A profit of 25% on a cost price of ₹100 means the selling price is ₹125.,TRUE,
Simple interest is calculated on the principal amount plus the accumulated interest.,FALSE,
The surface area of a cube with side 's' is s3.,FALSE,
A century has 1000 years.,FALSE,
The freezing point of water is 0° Fahrenheit.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 4 if its last two digits are divisible by 4.,TRUE,
An obtuse angle is an angle greater than 90° but less than 180°.,TRUE,
A reflex angle is an angle greater than 180° but less than 360°.,TRUE,
Two angles are supplementary if their sum is 90°.,FALSE,
The square of a binomial (x+y)2 is always greater than x2+y2 for positive x and y.,TRUE,
The sum of the probabilities of an event and its complement is 1.,TRUE,
The value of 'pi' (π) is an irrational number.,TRUE,
A regular octagon has interior angles of 135° each.,TRUE,
The value of 2/3 as a percentage is 66.6%.,FALSE,
A megabyte (MB) is larger than a gigabyte (GB).,FALSE,
The equation of a straight line can be written in the form y=mx+c.,TRUE,
The volume of a cone is one-third the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height.,TRUE,
An integer is always a whole number.,FALSE,
The HCF of two numbers is always less than or equal to their LCM.,TRUE,
The product of the HCF and LCM of two numbers is equal to the product of the two numbers.,TRUE,
A scalene triangle has no equal sides.,TRUE,
"If you multiply a number by a fraction less than 1, the result is smaller than the original number.",TRUE,
The square root of 1 is 1.,TRUE,
Zero has a multiplicative inverse.,FALSE,
The number of faces on a dodecahedron is 12.,TRUE,
The sum of the digits of a multiple of 6 is always divisible by 3.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 8 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 8.,FALSE,
The perimeter of a regular hexagon with side length 's' is 6s.,TRUE,
"The Roman numeral 'M' stands for 1,000,000.",FALSE,
The probability of an impossible event is 1.,FALSE,
The value of 102×105 is 107.,TRUE,
"The mean, median, and mode of a data set are always the same.",FALSE,
The value of 5! is 120.,TRUE,
All whole numbers are natural numbers.,FALSE,
A year that is a multiple of 100 is a leap year only if it is also a multiple of 400.,TRUE,
The number of diagonals in a square is 2.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 12 if it is divisible by 2 and 6.,FALSE,
An acute angle is greater than 90 degrees.,FALSE,
The sum of the angles in a hexagon is 720 degrees.,TRUE,
The decimal 0.5 is equivalent to the fraction 1/5.,FALSE,
The value of (−1)3 is -1.,TRUE,
A billion has 12 zeros.,FALSE,
The HCF of 12 and 18 is 6.,TRUE,
The LCM of 12 and 18 is 36.,TRUE,
The sum of two negative numbers is a positive number.,FALSE,
The product of two negative numbers is a positive number.,TRUE,
A quadrilateral can have four acute angles.,FALSE,
A triangle can have two obtuse angles.,FALSE,
The number 27 is a perfect square.,FALSE,
The value of 1/2+1/3 is 2/5.,FALSE,
"The number of seconds in a week is 604,800.",TRUE,
A number is divisible by 7 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 7.,FALSE,
The value of 43 is the same as 82.,TRUE,
The number of millimeters in a meter is 100.,FALSE,
The number 3.14159 is a rational number.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 11 if the difference between the sum of its alternate digits is divisible by 11.,TRUE,
"A prism is a polyhedron with two parallel, congruent faces called bases.",TRUE,
The volume of a pyramid is one-half the volume of a prism with the same base and height.,FALSE,
The value of a number raised to the power of 1 is the number itself.,TRUE,
A number is divisible by 3 if it is divisible by 9.,TRUE,
The sum of two fractions is found by adding their numerators and their denominators.,FALSE,
An improper fraction has a numerator that is smaller than its denominator.,FALSE,
The value of 1000 mm is 1 m.,TRUE,
A number is a multiple of 5 if it is a multiple of 10.,TRUE,
The value of 25 is 32.,TRUE,
"The median of the set {1, 5, 2, 8, 7} is 2.",FALSE,
"The mean (average) of {2, 3, 4, 5, 6} is 4.",TRUE,
The value of 0! is 0.,FALSE,
The number of grams in a kilogram is 100.,FALSE,
A number is divisible by 2 if its last digit is even or 0.,TRUE,
The value of 1/4 as a decimal is 0.4.,FALSE,
The sum of the angles of a pentagon is 540 degrees.,TRUE,
A negative integer is greater than a positive integer.,FALSE,
The square of any prime number is also a prime number.,FALSE,
Question,True/False,
,Chapter 1: Number Systems,
Every whole number is a natural number.,FALSE,
Every integer is a rational number.,TRUE,
Every rational number is an integer.,FALSE,
There are infinitely many rational numbers between any two given rational numbers.,TRUE,
Zero is a rational number.,TRUE,
Every real number is an irrational number.,FALSE,
The decimal expansion of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-recurring.,TRUE,
The decimal expansion of every rational number is terminating.,FALSE,
A real number is either rational or irrational.,TRUE,
The sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational.,FALSE,
The sum of a rational and an irrational number is always irrational.,TRUE,
π is a rational number because it is often approximated as 22/7.,FALSE,
Every natural number is a real number.,TRUE,
The number 23​ is an irrational number.,TRUE,
The number 225​ is an irrational number.,FALSE,
"Between the numbers 1 and 2, there are exactly five rational numbers.",FALSE,
The product of a non-zero rational number and an irrational number is always irrational.,TRUE,
"Every point on the number line is of the form m​, where m is a natural number.",FALSE,
Rationalising the denominator of 1/(7​−2) gives (7​+2)/3.,TRUE,
The decimal representation of 1/11 is terminating.,FALSE,
"A number 'r' is called a rational number if it can be written in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q≠0.",TRUE,
All positive integers are natural numbers.,FALSE,
The number 0.1010010001... is an irrational number.,TRUE,
The value of (3+3​)(3−3​) is a rational number.,TRUE,
1/2​ is a rational number.,FALSE,
All whole numbers are in the collection of integers.,TRUE,
"To rationalize the denominator of an expression, we convert it to an equivalent expression whose denominator is a rational number.",TRUE,
The number 1.5 is an irrational number.,FALSE,
"For any positive real number a, a​ is defined to be the positive square root of a.",TRUE,
The collection of rational numbers is denoted by the symbol Z.,FALSE,
The 'Z' in the symbol for integers comes from the German word 'zahlen'.,TRUE,
"If pand q are co-prime, then the fraction p/q is not in its simplest form.",FALSE,
"For positive real numbers a and b, the identity ab​=a​b​ holds true.",TRUE,
172⋅175=1710,FALSE,
"For a > 0, the law of exponents (ap)q=apq is true for rational numbers p and q.",TRUE,
,Chapter 2: Polynomials,
An algebraic expression in which the exponents of the variables are only whole numbers is called a polynomial.,TRUE,
The expression x+1/x is a polynomial.,FALSE,
The constant polynomial 0 is called the zero polynomial.,TRUE,
The degree of the zero polynomial is 0.,FALSE,
"The degree of a non-zero constant polynomial (e.g., 5) is zero.",TRUE,
A binomial must have a degree of 2.,FALSE,
A polynomial of degree one is called a linear polynomial.,TRUE,
A linear polynomial in one variable can have more than two terms.,FALSE,
A polynomial of degree three is called a cubic polynomial.,TRUE,
Every polynomial is a binomial.,FALSE,
"In the polynomial 2−x2+x3, the coefficient of x2 is -1.",TRUE,
A zero of a polynomial must be the number 0.,FALSE,
Every linear polynomial has one and only one zero.,TRUE,
A polynomial can have more than one zero.,TRUE,
"If x−a is a factor of a polynomial p(x), then p(a)=0.",FALSE,
The identity (x+y+z)2=x2+y2+z2+2xy+2yz+2zx is a valid algebraic identity.,TRUE,
A quadratic polynomial can have at most 4 terms.,FALSE,
The polynomial x10+y3+t50 is a polynomial in three variables.,TRUE,
"The value of a constant remains the same only in a given problem, but the value of a variable can never change.",FALSE,
"In the polynomial −x3+4x2+7x−2, the term with the highest power is −x3.",TRUE,
"A cubic polynomial in x can be written in the form ax3+bx2+cx+d, where a, b, c, d are constants and a≠0.",TRUE,
The value of the polynomial p(t)=4t4+5t3−t2+6 at t=a is 0.,FALSE,
"If a polynomial p(x) is divided by (x−a), the remainder is p(a).",TRUE,
"To factorise ax2+bx+c, we have to write 'c' as the sum of two numbers whose product is 'ab'.",FALSE,
The identity x3+y3+z3−3xyz=(x+y+z)(x2+y2+z2−xy−yz−zx) is correct.,TRUE,
The expression 3t​+t2​ is a polynomial in one variable t.,FALSE,
−2 is a zero of the polynomial x+2.,TRUE,
The polynomial y2+2​ is not a polynomial because of the square root.,FALSE,
Polynomials having only three terms are called trinomials.,TRUE,
"A constant polynomial (e.g., 7) has no zeroes.",FALSE,
"To find a zero of a polynomial p(x), we need to solve the polynomial equation p(x)=0.",TRUE,
(x−y)3=x3−y3−3xy(x+y).,FALSE,
"A polynomial of degree 'n' in one variable x is an expression of the form an​xn+an−1​xn−1+...+a1​x+a0​, where an​=0.",TRUE,
"If x+y+z=0, then x3+y3+z3=3xyz.",TRUE,
,Chapter 3: Coordinate Geometry,
The horizontal line in the Cartesian plane is called the x-axis.,TRUE,
The point of intersection of the coordinate axes is called the quadrant.,FALSE,
The y-coordinate of a point is its perpendicular distance from the x-axis.,TRUE,
"The point (3, 0) lies in the first quadrant.",FALSE,
"The coordinates of the origin are (0, 0).",TRUE,
"In the third quadrant, a point has coordinates of the form (+, -).",FALSE,
The x-coordinate of a point is also known as the abscissa.,TRUE,
"The coordinates (5, 2) and (2, 5) represent the same point.",FALSE,
The coordinate axes divide the plane into four quadrants.,TRUE,
The y-coordinate of any point on the y-axis is zero.,FALSE,
A point with a negative abscissa and a positive ordinate lies in the second quadrant.,TRUE,
"The point identified by the coordinates (2, -4) is in the second quadrant.",FALSE,
"The ordinate of the point (2, 7) is 7.",TRUE,
"The perpendicular distance of the point (4, 3) from the x-axis is 3.",TRUE,
"The perpendicular distance of the point (-5, 2) from the x-axis is -5.",FALSE,
"The perpendicular distance of the point P(4,3) from the y-axis is 4 units.",TRUE,
"The abscissa of the point H(-5, -3) is -3.",FALSE,
"The coordinates of a point on the y-axis are of the form (0, y).",TRUE,
"The point (0, 0) lies in the first quadrant.",FALSE,
The system used for describing the position of a point in a plane is called the Cartesian system.,TRUE,
"In the Cartesian plane, the horizontal line is called the y-axis.",FALSE,
The y-axis is denoted by Y'Y.,TRUE,
"OX and OY are the positive directions of the x-axis and y-axis, respectively.",TRUE,
"The point (-3, -5) lies in the second quadrant.",FALSE,
"The point (-6, 2) lies in the second quadrant.",TRUE,
The abscissa of the point D in Fig 3.14 is 2.,FALSE,
The ordinate of the point H in Fig 3.14 is -3.,TRUE,
"The point M in Fig 3.14 is identified by the coordinates (4, -3).",FALSE,
"The coordinates of the point L in Fig 3.14 are (0, 5).",TRUE,
"The coordinates of point B in Fig 3.14 are (-5, 2).",TRUE,
The plane consisting of the axes and the quadrants is called the Euclidean plane.,FALSE,
The x-coordinate of a point is its perpendicular distance from the y-axis.,TRUE,
"To locate a point in a plane, we require two independent pieces of information.",TRUE,
"The position of a point described as (5, 3) means it is in the 5th row and 3rd column.",FALSE,
The branch of mathematics known as Coordinate Geometry was initially developed by René Descartes.,TRUE,
,Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables,
"An equation of the form ax+by+c=0, where a, b, c are real numbers and a, b are not both zero, is a linear equation in two variables.",TRUE,
A linear equation in two variables has a unique solution.,FALSE,
The equation x=4y can be written in the form ax+by+c=0 as x−4y+0=0.,TRUE,
"The pair (0, 2) is a solution for the equation x−2y=4.",FALSE,
"The pair (4, 0) is a solution for the equation x−2y=4.",TRUE,
"Every solution of a linear equation in two variables is of the form (0, y) or (x, 0).",FALSE,
The equation y=2 can be written as a linear equation in two variables.,TRUE,
"To find a solution for a linear equation in two variables, you must always set x=0 or y=0.",FALSE,
"For the equation 2x+5y=0, the pair (0,0) is a solution.",TRUE,
"If x=2, y=1 is a solution of 2x+3y=k, then the value of k is 7.",TRUE,
The equation y=3x+5 has only two solutions.,FALSE,
The equation 2x+3y=9.35 can be written in the form ax+by+c=0 as 2x+3y−9.35=0.,TRUE,
"The equation −2x+3y=6 has a=−2,b=3,c=6.",FALSE,
"A solution to a linear equation in two variables is a pair of values, one for x and one for y, which satisfy the equation.",TRUE,
The equation 2x=y can be written as 2x−y+0=0.,TRUE,
"In the equation x−3​y−4=0, the value of b is 3​.",FALSE,
An easy way of getting a solution is to take x=0 and find the corresponding value of y.,TRUE,
A linear equation in one variable has infinitely many solutions.,FALSE,
The equation 3y+4=0 can be written as 0x+3y+4=0.,TRUE,
"A solution to a linear equation is written as an ordered pair (y, x).",FALSE,
"For the equation x+2y=6, the pair (6,0) is a solution.",TRUE,
All linear equations can be put in the form y=mx+c.,FALSE,
The equation 3x+2=0 can be written as 3x+0y+2=0 in two variables.,TRUE,
"For the equation 4x+3y=12, the pairs (0,4) and (3,0) are both solutions.",TRUE,
A linear equation in two variables must contain both variables x and y.,FALSE,
"(0,3) is a solution to x+2y=6.",TRUE,
The equation πu+5v=9 is not a linear equation in two variables because of π.,FALSE,
"In a One-day cricket match, if two batsmen together scored 176 runs, this situation can be represented by the linear equation x+y=176.",TRUE,
"If we multiply both sides of a linear equation by 0, the solution is not affected.",FALSE,
Adding the same number to both sides of an equation does not change its solution.,TRUE,
The root of the equation 2x+5=0 is 5/2.,FALSE,
The equation x−4=3​y is a linear equation in two variables.,TRUE,
"The equation 4=5x−3y has a=4,b=5,c=−3.",FALSE,
The solution of a linear equation is not affected when the same number is subtracted from both sides.,TRUE,
,Chapter 5: Introduction to Euclid's Geometry,
A point is that which has no part.,TRUE,
Euclid's postulates are assumptions used throughout mathematics.,FALSE,
A terminated line can be produced indefinitely.,TRUE,
"Given two distinct points, an infinite number of lines can pass through them.",FALSE,
The whole is greater than the part.,TRUE,
Two distinct lines can have more than one point in common.,FALSE,
Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another.,TRUE,
Euclid's fifth postulate is simple and self-evident.,FALSE,
A surface is that which has length and breadth only.,TRUE,
The boundaries of solids are points.,FALSE,
All right angles are equal to one another.,TRUE,
"If equals are added to equals, the wholes are unequal.",FALSE,
"In ancient India, the Sulbasutras were the manuals of geometrical constructions.",TRUE,
The word 'geometry' comes from the Latin words 'geo' and 'metrein'.,FALSE,
A circle can be drawn with any centre and any radius.,TRUE,
The Greek mathematician Pythagoras is credited with giving the first known proof in geometry.,FALSE,
A solid has three dimensions.,TRUE,
A point has one dimension.,FALSE,
"In geometry, we take a point, a line and a plane as undefined terms.",TRUE,
Axioms and theorems are the same.,FALSE,
"If a point C lies between A and B such that AC=BC, then AC = 1/2 AB.",TRUE,
A line segment has two mid-points.,FALSE,
Things which coincide with one another are equal to one another.,TRUE,
"If a quantity B is a part of a quantity A, then B > A.",FALSE,
The ends of a line are points.,TRUE,
Euclid's 'Elements' is divided into 10 books.,FALSE,
The geometry of the Vedic period originated with the construction of altars (vedis).,TRUE,
A straight line is a line which lies evenly with the points on itself.,TRUE,
"If a straight line falling on two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same side together equal to two right angles, the lines will meet.",FALSE,
Things which are halves of the same things are equal to one another.,TRUE,
A line segment is what Euclid called a line.,FALSE,
An equilateral triangle can be constructed on any given line segment.,TRUE,
Euclid's axioms were assumptions specific to geometry.,FALSE,
"In Fig. 5.9, if AB = PQ and PQ = XY, then AB = XY.",TRUE,
"An infinite number of lines can pass through a single point. Therefore, only one line can pass through a single point is a false statement.",FALSE,
,Chapter 6: Lines and Angles,
"If a ray stands on a line, then the sum of the two adjacent angles so formed is 180°.",TRUE,
"If two lines intersect, then the vertically opposite angles are supplementary.",FALSE,
"If the sum of two adjacent angles is 180°, then the non-common arms of the angles form a line.",TRUE,
Two acute angles can form a linear pair.,FALSE,
Lines which are parallel to the same line are parallel to each other.,TRUE,
"If a transversal intersects two lines, the alternate interior angles are always equal.",FALSE,
The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180°.,TRUE,
A reflex angle measures between 90° and 180°.,FALSE,
Two angles whose sum is 90° are called complementary angles.,TRUE,
"If one angle of a linear pair is acute, the other angle will also be acute.",FALSE,
The rays making an angle are called the arms of the angle.,TRUE,
Two adjacent angles can be supplementary.,FALSE,
A straight angle is equal to 180°.,TRUE,
"If two lines are parallel, then the sum of the interior angles on the same side of the transversal is 90°.",FALSE,
An angle which measures exactly 90° is called a right angle.,TRUE,
"If two lines intersect each other, then two pairs of vertically opposite angles are formed.",TRUE,
Two obtuse angles can be supplementary.,FALSE,
An angle greater than 90° but less than 180° is called an obtuse angle.,TRUE,
"If two adjacent angles are equal, they must be right angles.",FALSE,
The sum of all angles around a point is 360°.,TRUE,
"If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, each pair of corresponding angles is supplementary.",FALSE,
"In Fig. 6.13, if ∠AOC+∠BOE=70∘ and ∠BOD=40∘, then ∠BOE=30∘.",TRUE,
"In Fig. 6.15, if ∠PQR=∠PRQ, then it must be that ∠PQS=∠PRT.",TRUE,
The arms of an angle must be rays.,FALSE,
"If three or more points lie on the same line, they are called collinear points.",TRUE,
An acute angle is an angle greater than 90 degrees.,FALSE,
"Two angles are adjacent if they have a common vertex, a common arm, and their non-common arms are on different sides of the common arm.",TRUE,
The distance between two parallel lines is the length of the common perpendiculars at different points.,TRUE,
"Two lines are parallel if they do not intersect, even if they are in different planes.",FALSE,
"If a transversal intersects two lines such that a pair of alternate interior angles is equal, then the two lines are parallel.",TRUE,
An exterior angle of a triangle is always greater than either of the interior opposite angles.,FALSE,
The sum of two angles of a triangle is always less than 180°.,TRUE,
"If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, the triangle must be equilateral.",FALSE,
There can be two obtuse angles in a triangle.,TRUE,
,Chapter 7: Triangles,
Two triangles are congruent if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to the two sides and the included angle of the other triangle (SAS congruence rule).,TRUE,
Two triangles are congruent if two sides and a non-included angle of one triangle are equal to the corresponding sides and angle of the other triangle (SSA congruence rule).,FALSE,
"If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, the triangles are congruent (ASA congruence rule).",TRUE,
Two triangles are congruent if all three angles of one are equal to the corresponding three angles of the other (AAA congruence).,FALSE,
Angles opposite to equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal.,TRUE,
Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.,TRUE,
"If three sides of one triangle are equal to the three sides of another triangle, the triangles may not be congruent.",FALSE,
CPCT' stands for 'Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles'.,TRUE,
An equilateral triangle can be a scalene triangle.,FALSE,
"In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side.",TRUE,
Two right triangles are congruent if their hypotenuses are equal.,FALSE,
"If the bisector of an angle of a triangle is also perpendicular to the opposite side, the triangle is isosceles.",TRUE,
Two figures are congruent if they are of the same shape and the same size.,TRUE,
"If ΔABC≅ΔPQR, then it is also correct to write ΔBAC≅ΔQPR.",FALSE,
"The AAS congruence rule states that if two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to the corresponding angles and side of another, they are congruent.",TRUE,
Each angle of an isosceles triangle is 60°.,FALSE,
"In ΔABC, if AB=AC, then the altitude from A to BC bisects BC.",TRUE,
The perimeter of two congruent triangles are equal.,TRUE,
The areas of two congruent triangles are different.,FALSE,
An isosceles triangle can be a right-angled triangle.,TRUE,
A median of a triangle is a line segment that bisects an angle.,FALSE,
"In an equilateral triangle, the altitude and median from any vertex are the same line segment.",TRUE,
"The RHS congruence rule applies to any triangle, not just right-angled ones.",FALSE,
"In ΔABC and ΔPQR, if AB=PQ, BC=QR, and ∠B=∠Q, then ΔABC≅ΔPQR.",TRUE,
"If two circles are equal, their radii are unequal.",FALSE,
"A triangle has three sides, three angles and three vertices.",TRUE,
It is necessary to prove the SAS congruence rule.,FALSE,
"In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB=AC, if D and E are points on BC such that BE=CD, then AD=AE.",TRUE,
Two equilateral triangles are always congruent.,FALSE,
"If the altitudes from two vertices of a triangle to the opposite sides are equal, then the triangle is isosceles.",TRUE,
A triangle can have two right angles.,FALSE,
"If P is a point on the perpendicular bisector of a line segment AB, then P is equidistant from A and B.",TRUE,
"If two triangles have the same perimeter, they must be congruent.",FALSE,
Each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60°.,TRUE,
,Chapter 8: Quadrilaterals,
A diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles.,TRUE,
The diagonals of a parallelogram are always equal.,FALSE,
"In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal.",TRUE,
"If each pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral is equal, it must be a rectangle.",FALSE,
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.,TRUE,
"A square is a rhombus, but a rhombus is not a square.",FALSE,
"If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then it is a parallelogram.",TRUE,
Every parallelogram is a trapezium.,FALSE,
The diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular to each other.,TRUE,
"If one angle of a parallelogram is a right angle, it is a rhombus.",FALSE,
The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side.,TRUE,
The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is equal to the third side.,FALSE,
"A line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle, parallel to another side, bisects the third side.",TRUE,
A quadrilateral with one pair of opposite sides parallel and equal is always a trapezium.,FALSE,
The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles.,TRUE,
A kite is a parallelogram.,FALSE,
A rectangle is a parallelogram with a right angle.,TRUE,
The quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a rhombus is a square.,FALSE,
The quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a rectangle is a rhombus.,TRUE,
"If the diagonals of a parallelogram are perpendicular, it must be a rectangle.",FALSE,
"A quadrilateral has four sides, four angles, and four vertices.",TRUE,
"If a diagonal of a parallelogram bisects one angle, it also bisects the opposite angle.",TRUE,
The sum of angles in a quadrilateral is 180°.,FALSE,
"In a parallelogram ABCD, ∠A+∠B=180∘.",TRUE,
A trapezium cannot have equal non-parallel sides.,FALSE,
"If the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal and perpendicular, then it is a square.",TRUE,
A quadrilateral is a parallelogram if a pair of opposite sides is equal.,FALSE,
"In parallelogram ABCD, if AP and CQ are perpendiculars from vertices A and C on diagonal BD, then AP = CQ.",TRUE,
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral in which one pair of opposite sides is parallel.,FALSE,
"If a triangle and a parallelogram are on the same base and between the same parallels, the area of the triangle is half that of the parallelogram.",TRUE,
The line segment joining the mid-points of the sides of a triangle divides it into two congruent triangles.,FALSE,
"If P, Q, R, and S are mid-points of the sides of a quadrilateral ABCD, then PQRS is a parallelogram.",TRUE,
A rectangle and a rhombus are congruent if their perimeters are equal.,FALSE,
A square is a rectangle and also a rhombus.,TRUE,
,Chapter 9: Circles,
Equal chords of a circle subtend equal angles at the centre.,TRUE,
The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a chord trisects the chord.,FALSE,
The line drawn through the centre of a circle to bisect a chord is perpendicular to the chord.,TRUE,
There is only one circle that can pass through three non-collinear points.,FALSE,
Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal.,TRUE,
The sum of a pair of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 90°.,FALSE,
An angle in a semicircle is a right angle.,TRUE,
Equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the circumference.,FALSE,
"If the sum of a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral is 180°, the quadrilateral is cyclic.",TRUE,
"The longer a chord, the farther it is from the centre.",FALSE,
A cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle.,TRUE,
The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is half the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.,FALSE,
A circle is the collection of all points in a plane which are equidistant from a fixed point.,TRUE,
"If two chords of a circle are equal, then their corresponding minor arcs are unequal.",FALSE,
"If a line intersects two concentric circles at A, B, C, and D, then AB=CD.",TRUE,
A circle can have two parallel tangents.,FALSE,
Chords equidistant from the centre of a circle are equal in length.,TRUE,
A circle has a finite number of equal chords.,FALSE,
The length of the perpendicular from a point to a line is the distance of the line from the point.,TRUE,
"If a line segment AB subtends equal angles at two points C and D on the same side of AB, then the points A, B, C, D are not concyclic.",FALSE,
The angle subtended by the major arc at the centre is the reflex angle.,TRUE,
"If two circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm intersect, and the distance between their centres is 8 cm, they intersect at two points.",FALSE,
"In Fig 9.23, if ∠BOC=30∘ and ∠AOB=60∘, then ∠ADC=45∘.",TRUE,
The diameter is the shortest chord in a circle.,FALSE,
"If two arcs of a circle are congruent, their corresponding chords are equal.",TRUE,
"If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, it is cyclic.",TRUE,
A quadrilateral is cyclic if all of its vertices lie outside a circle.,FALSE,
Two circles are congruent if they have the same radii.,TRUE,
The centre of a circle lies in its exterior.,FALSE,
"In Fig 9.24, if ∠PQR=100∘, then reflex ∠POR=200∘.",TRUE,
"A chord of a circle, which is twice as long as its radius, is a secant of the circle.",FALSE,
The sector is the region between the chord and its corresponding arc.,TRUE,
A circle has only one diameter.,FALSE,
A line can intersect a circle at most at two points.,TRUE,
,Chapter 10: Heron's Formula,
Heron's formula is used to find the area of a triangle when the lengths of its three sides are known.,TRUE,
"In Heron's formula, the term 's' represents the perimeter of the triangle.",FALSE,
Heron's formula can be used to find the area of an equilateral triangle.,TRUE,
"To find the area of a quadrilateral using Heron's formula, we must know the lengths of all four sides and both diagonals.",FALSE,
"The area of a triangle with sides a, b, and c is given by s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)​.",TRUE,
Heron's formula is not applicable to right-angled triangles.,FALSE,
"For a triangular park with sides 40m, 32m, and 24m, the semi-perimeter is 48m.",TRUE,
"If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:5:7 and its perimeter is 300m, the longest side is 100m.",FALSE,
An isosceles triangle with a perimeter of 30 cm and equal sides of 12 cm has a third side of 6 cm.,TRUE,
"The formula for the area of a triangle, 1/2×base×height, can only be used for right-angled triangles.",FALSE,
"Heron, who derived the formula, was born in Alexandria, Egypt.",TRUE,
"If the perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 180 cm, its side length is 90 cm.",FALSE,
"The area of an isosceles triangle with sides 5cm, 5cm and 8cm is 12 cm2.",TRUE,
The semi-perimeter of a triangle with sides 18cm and 10cm and perimeter 42cm is 42cm.,FALSE,
The third side of a triangle with two sides 18cm and 10cm and perimeter 42cm is 14cm.,TRUE,
Heron's formula was named after a Greek mathematician.,FALSE,
"If a triangular park's perimeter is 250m, and a gate of 3m is to be left, the length of wire needed for fencing is 247m.",TRUE,
"In Heron's formula, the values (s-a), (s-b), or (s-c) can be negative.",FALSE,
"To calculate the area of the triangular side wall of a flyover with sides 122m, 22m, and 120m, Heron's formula can be used.",TRUE,
Heron's works on mathematics were limited only to the area of triangles.,FALSE,
The area of an equilateral triangle with side 'a' is 43​​a2.,TRUE,
"For a triangle with sides 12, 17, 25, the semi-perimeter is 54.",FALSE,
"The area of a triangle with sides 8cm, 11cm and a perimeter of 32cm is 830​ cm2.",TRUE,
Heron's formula relates the area of a triangle to its angles.,FALSE,
"If the sides of a triangular plot are 60m, 100m, and 140m, its semi-perimeter is 150m.",TRUE,
"The area of a triangle with sides 10, 10, 10 is 103​ cm2.",FALSE,
The area of a triangle with perimeter 42cm and two sides 18cm and 10cm can be found using Heron's formula.,TRUE,
"If the height of a scalene triangle is unknown, its area cannot be calculated.",FALSE,
The value s-a represents the difference between the semi-perimeter and one side of the triangle.,TRUE,
The unit of area calculated using Heron's formula will be in meters (m) if the sides are in meters.,FALSE,
"The cost of fencing a triangular park is calculated based on its perimeter, not its area.",TRUE,
Heron's formula is also known as Hero's formula.,FALSE,
The formula 1/2×base×height gives the same area as Heron's formula for a right-angled triangle.,TRUE,
The perimeter of a triangle with sides in the ratio 12:17:25 is always 540cm.,FALSE,