Question 1

Why is the study of the past (History) considered important in the text?

Accepted Answer

It helps us understand who we are and serves as a key to understanding the present.

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It helps us memorize dates for exams.

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It is entertaining to read stories.

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It teaches us how to paint tapestries.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the five broad themes of Social Science mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Reactions and Equations

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Tapestry of the Past

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Economic Life Around Us

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India and the World

Question 3

Which theme focuses on understanding how the political system functions and how citizens participate in governance?

Accepted Answer

Theme D – Governance and Democracy

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Theme C – Our Cultural Heritage

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Theme E – Economic Life Around Us

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Theme A – India and the World

Question 4

A map that mainly shows natural features such as mountains, oceans, and rivers is called a:

Accepted Answer

Physical map

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Road map

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Thematic map

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Political map

Question 5

What are the three important components of a map?

Accepted Answer

Distance, Direction, and Symbols

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Mountains, Rivers, and Cities

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Paper, Ink, and Scale

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Length, Breadth, and Height

Question 6

What does the 'scale' of a map represent?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground.

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The direction of the North Pole.

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The number of symbols used in the map.

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The total weight of the map.

Question 7

If the scale of a map is 1 cm = 500 km, and the distance between two cities on the map is 2 cm, what is the actual distance on the ground?

Accepted Answer

1000 km

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500 km

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250 km

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100 km

Question 8

Which of the following are known as the 'cardinal directions'?

Accepted Answer

North, South, East, West

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Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridian

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Up, Down, Left, Right

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Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

Question 9

Why do map makers use symbols?

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To represent numerous details like buildings, roads, and bridges in the limited space available.

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To confuse the reader.

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Because they cannot draw well.

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To make the map look colorful.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the shape of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Spherical, but slightly flattened at the poles.

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A flat disk.

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An oval.

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A perfect sphere.

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