Ctet_Paper2_Social_Science_Set5

Social Science Content Knowledge

Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option.

1 Question 1 1 Mark

31. In a physical map of India if you have to locate the Deccan Plateau, it will be represented by the colour :

Choose one option:

orange brown green yellow

2 Question 2 1 Mark

32. Choose the measures to control soil erosion and depletion from the following. (a) Mulching (b) Over grazing (c) Terrace farming (d) Inter cropping Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a), (b), (c) only (a), (c), (d) only (a), (b), (d) only (b), (c), (d) only

3 Question 3 1 Mark

33. Consider the following sentences (A) and (B) about motions of the Earth and choose the correct option : (A) Rotation is the movement of the earth on its axis. (B) The axis of the Earth which is an imaginary line, makes an angle of 33 1/2 with its orbital plane.

Choose one option:

Only (A) is correct Only (B) is correct Both (A) and (B) are correct Both (A) and (B) are incorrect

4 Question 4 1 Mark

34. Watan Jagirs were given by Akbar to which of the following chiefs ?

Choose one option:

Sikhs Marathas Sisodiya Rajputs Indian Muslims

5 Question 5 1 Mark

35. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about Paramountcy and choose the correct answer : (A) The Company claimed that its authority was not supreme. (B) In order to protect Company interests it was justified in annexing or threatening to annexe any Indian Kingdom.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (B) are true Both (A) and (B) are false (A) is true but (B) is false (A) is false but (B) is true

6 Question 6 1 Mark

36. Match the following concepts in Column - I with their examples in Column - II and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)

7 Question 7 1 Mark

37. Consider the two given statements (A) and (R) and choose the appropriate option : (A) : Those places West of Greenwich will be behind of Greenwich time. (R) : The Earth rotates from east to west and sun rises early in eastern side.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) (A) is true and (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are false

8 Question 8 1 Mark

38. A population pyramid with big base and skinny top shows : (a) High birth rates (b) High death rates in higher age group (c) Relatively large number of young population (d) Large number of deaths of infants

Choose one option:

Only (a) and (b) Only (a), (b) and (c) Only (b), (c) and (d) Only (a), (c) and (d)

9 Question 9 1 Mark

39. Match the following pairs and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii)

10 Question 10 1 Mark

40. Which of the following statements are correct about Amazon basin ?

Choose one option:

Only (a), (b) and (c) Only (b), (c) and (d) Only (a), (c) and (d) Only (a), (b) and (d)

11 Question 11 1 Mark

41. Consider the following statements about Ladakh and choose the correct option.

Choose one option:

Only (a) and (b) are correct Only (a), (b) and (c) are correct Only (b), (c) and (d) are correct Only (a), (b) and (d) are correct

12 Question 12 1 Mark

42. The Indian National Congress in the early years raised a number of economic issues against the British.

Choose one option:

Only (i) and (ii) are correct Only (ii) and (iii) are correct Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct

13 Question 13 1 Mark

43. Which of the following is true about Ashoka’s dhamma ?

Choose one option:

All (a), (b), (c) and (d) Only (a) and (b) Only (b) and (c) Only (a), (b) and (c)

14 Question 14 1 Mark

44. Below are two statements (A) and (B) in the context of Shri Narayan Guru.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (B) are true Both (A) and (B) are false (A) is true but (B) is false (A) is false but (B) is true

15 Question 15 1 Mark

45. Match the following in the context of people and objects in ancient times and choose the appropriate option.

Choose one option:

(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

16 Question 16 1 Mark

46. Which layer of the atmosphere has very thin layer of air ?

Choose one option:

Thermosphere Exosphere Stratosphere Mesosphere

17 Question 17 1 Mark

47. Who coined the phrase, ‘Unity in Diversity’ ?

Choose one option:

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Subhash Chandra Bose Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

18 Question 18 1 Mark

48. Which of the following statements is/are true about technological development in temple construction from the twelfth century ?

Choose one option:

Only (a) is correct Only (b) is correct Both (a) and (b) are correct Both (a) and (b) are incorrect

19 Question 19 1 Mark

49. Which one of the following is not correct for grama-bhojaka ?

Choose one option:

Usually, men from the same family held the position for generations. He had slaves and hired workers to cultivate the land. The king often used him to collect taxes from the village. He did not function as a Judge and policeman.

20 Question 20 1 Mark

50. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

Choose one option:

Only (a) Only (b) Both (a) and (b) Neither (a) nor (b)

21 Question 21 1 Mark

51. The category ‘erstwhile princely states’ was applicable :

Choose one option:

at the time of Independence around 1947-48 only. between 1947-48 and 1956 when they were recognised as administrative units in the post-1956 when they were no longer retained as administrative units. to none as no such category existed in India.

22 Question 22 1 Mark

52. Women were taught at home in nineteenth century colonial India because : (a) they could study as well as do domestic duties. (b) people believed that going out in public places would corrupt them. (c) people wanted to hide the fact of their education from relatives and friends. Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a) and (b) (a) and (c) (b) and (c) (a), (b) and (c)

23 Question 23 1 Mark

53. Who among the following edited newspaper Kesari which became one of the strongest critics of the British rule ?

Choose one option:

Jyotirao Phule Balgangadhar Tilak Mahatma Gandhi Lala Lajpat Rai

24 Question 24 1 Mark

54. Match the following columns and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

25 Question 25 1 Mark

55. Below are two statements (A) and (B) in the context of leather workers in 19th century. (A) During the First World War there was a huge demand for shoes for the armies. (B) The poor people from ordinary castes saw this as an opportunity and were ready to supply shoes for the army.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (B) are true Both (A) and (B) are false (A) is true but (B) is false (A) is false but (B) is true

26 Question 26 1 Mark

56. The Mughal revenue system with its own schedule of revenue rates for individual crop was called :

Choose one option:

Jagir Zabt Zat Iqta

27 Question 27 1 Mark

57. The opening time of Central Government Offices in India is 9:00 a.m. IST, what will be the local time of opening of the Central Government Offices located at 80°28' East Longitude near Chennai and 92°45' East Longitude near Itanagar, respectively :

Choose one option:

09:10 a.m. and 08:19 a.m. respectively 08:19 a.m. and 09:10 a.m. respectively 08:50 a.m. and 09:41 a.m. respectively 09:41 a.m. and 08:50 a.m. respectively

28 Question 28 1 Mark

58. The Government has passed laws that made it mandatory for organisations with more than __________ women employees to provide creche facilities.

Choose one option:

10 15 25 30

29 Question 29 1 Mark

59. The rocks that were formed 300 million years after the earth was formed, is :

Choose one option:

considered as youngest rocks in the world located in Western Australia located in Eastern Europe located in the Himalayan region

30 Question 30 1 Mark

60. Archaeologists play an important role in deciphering history. Which one of the following choices is incorrect about their nature of work ?

Choose one option:

Study the remains of buildings, paintings and sculpture Explore and excavate tools, weapons, pots, pan, etc. Look for bones of animals, birds and fish Examine the written records

31 Question 31 1 Mark

61. Project method in Social Sciences involves __________. (a) Activity (b) Discussion (c) Experiment (d) Narration Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a), (b) and (c) (a), (c) and (d) (a) and (b) only (c) and (d) only

32 Question 32 1 Mark

62. The purpose of diagnostic evaluation is to : (a) obtain information about learner’s characters (b) get to know about the knowledge students already possess (c) classify learners into categories (d) to assess the learners Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a), (b) and (c) (b), (c) and (d) (a), (c) and (d) (b) only

33 Question 33 1 Mark

63. A Social Science teacher asked students to make rules for their class. These were then written on a chart paper. All the students gave their consent to follow these. The chart paper was pasted in class, so that it can be referred by the students. This can be an introductory activity for which of the following topics ?

Choose one option:

Democracy Parliament Rule of law Judiciary

34 Question 34 1 Mark

64. Consider the following statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in relation to the nature of Social Science and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) : The social sciences have developed their own distinct methods for dealing with facts in an objective and systematic way. Reason (R) : Unlike the natural sciences, in Social Science it is difficult to insulate the observation and analysis of facts from the pressures of popular sentiment.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) Only (A) is true Only (R) is true

35 Question 35 1 Mark

65. Which of the following may be used to denote democracy ? (a) People are equal and free (b) People are wealthy and prosperous (c) People resolve conflicts in a better way than others (d) Government is more accountable and rational Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a) and (b) (a), (b) and (c) (b), (c) and (d) (b) and (d)

36 Question 36 1 Mark

66. Which of the following questions assess the analytical aspect of the cognitive process ?

Choose one option:

(a), (b), (c) and (d) only (b), (c), (d) and (e) only (a), (b) and (d) only (c) and (e) only

37 Question 37 1 Mark

67. Which of the following are essential elements of a fair trial ?

Choose one option:

All (a), (b), (c) and (d) Only (a), (b) and (c) Only (a), (b) and (d) Only (b), (c) and (d)

38 Question 38 1 Mark

68. The National Medical Commission’s Code of Medical Ethics states that every physician should, as far as possible, prescribe drugs which are called :

Choose one option:

Genetic medicines Global brands Generic medicines Ancient remedies

39 Question 39 1 Mark

69. Consider the statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct option : (A) The natural sciences are superior to social sciences and are the domain of bright students. (B) The social sciences are essential to provide social, cultural and analytical skills required to adjust to an increasingly independent world.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (B) are true Both (A) and (B) are false (A) is true but (B) is false (A) is false but (B) is true

40 Question 40 1 Mark

70. Which of the following resources are relevant to discuss the theme ‘discrimination’ ?

Choose one option:

Text of Ashokan inscriptions. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Narrative of B.R. Ambedkar’s experiences of looking for a place to stay after returning to India. Advertisement of a woman washing clothes in a commercial.

41 Question 41 1 Mark

71. Match the following and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

42 Question 42 1 Mark

72. Lata sells tea at 5.00 am. She then goes to fetch water from a far away well. After reaching home she cooks food, washes clothes, cleans the house, sweeps and then goes off to purchase items for her tea shop. All this can be referred to as :

Choose one option:

Care giving Double burden Housework Paid work

43 Question 43 1 Mark

73. Involving teachers is considered important in the development of social science assessment framework to : (a) integrate contemporary events and prevailing changes. (b) make curriculum and evaluation only subject-centered and to limit its scope. (c) save time, labor and money by using teachers only as a resource. (d) make necessary changes according to the level of teachers by using the experiences of teachers. Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

Only (a) (a) and (d) only (a), (b) and (c) only (a) and (b) only

44 Question 44 1 Mark

74. Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) : Students should be encouraged to ask questions in the classroom. Reason (R) : It will help the introvert students to open up.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (A) is true but (R) is false. Both (A) and (R) are false.

45 Question 45 1 Mark

75. Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) statements carefully and choose the correct option of the following : Assertion (A) : Values can be taught, too. Reason (R) : Social studies is a subject through which all basic values can be taught.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A). Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). (A) is true but (R) is false. Both (A) and (R) are false.

46 Question 46 1 Mark

76. Fundamental Rights and Duties of Indian Constitution are written on the walls of social science classroom. This will make children learn primarily through __________.

Choose one option:

Observation Imagination Memorisation Reasoning

47 Question 47 1 Mark

77. Which of the following may be acquired by learners in a project work that involves engaging students in authentic, real-world problem-solving tasks ?

Choose one option:

Development of critical thinking skills Improvement of content knowledge and skills Enhancement of creativity and innovation Promotion of collaboration and team work

48 Question 48 1 Mark

78. A well-designed portfolio assessment in social sciences should be : (a) purposeful and systematic (b) reflect regular assignments and activities of student (c) focus mainly on the preparation of report card (d) accumulation of student’s work over a long period of time Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a), (b) and (c) (b), (c) and (d) (a), (c) and (d) (a), (b) and (d)

49 Question 49 1 Mark

79. Which method would you use to collect information about the actual and correct status of earthquake victims in your area ?

Choose one option:

Inquiry method Survey method Project method Problem-solving method

50 Question 50 1 Mark

80. Which of the following technique is most effective to assess individual performance of a student working in group task ? (a) Rubrics (b) Multiple Choice Question (c) Presentation (d) Portfolio Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a) and (b) (b) and (c) (c) and (d) (a) and (d)

51 Question 51 1 Mark

81. According to Indian Constitution this kind of reservation is not a violation of the right to equality.

Choose one option:

To give special treatment to someone in order to ensure equal opportunity. To ensure jobs to people from States where an elected representive or Minister comes from. To ensure jobs based on nepotism. To give jobs to close kith and kin of political leaders.

52 Question 52 1 Mark

82. Which of the following provide scope to develop critical thinking skills ? (a) What role did the Yamuna play in the layout of the Mughal city at Shahjanabad ? (b) What is the purpose of press conference ? How does the press conference help you get information on what the government is doing ? (c) Differentiate markets with illustrative examples. (d) It is necessary for the civil servants to be politically neutral. Explain. (e) Availability of water is a major factor affecting the settlement pattern. Discuss. Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

Only (a), (b), (c) and (d) Only (b), (c), (d) and (e) Only (a), (b), (d) and (e) Only (a), (c), (d) and (e)

53 Question 53 1 Mark

83. A large number of people in rural India who are landless, although their main livelihood source is agriculture are called as : (a) Marginal farmers (b) Migrant labourers (c) Agricultural labourers (d) Small farmers Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a) and (b) only (b) and (c) only (a), (b) and (c) only (b), (c) and (d) only

54 Question 54 1 Mark

84. The ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from __________.

Choose one option:

American Revolution French Revolution Russian Revolution Magna Carta

55 Question 55 1 Mark

85. Which of the following should be considered as gender neutral atmosphere in a school ? (a) A group of girls are making Rangoli (b) A group of boys are volunteering in annual function. (c) A group of girls are preparing for dance competition. (d) A group of boys are arranging refreshments for guests. Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

(a) and (b) (b) and (c) (a) and (c) (b) and (d)

56 Question 56 1 Mark

86. Which region in India has the highest concentration of Adivasi communities ?

Choose one option:

North India South India East India West India

57 Question 57 1 Mark

87. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement (A) : Investment in non-farm activities in rural areas can reduce the rural urban migration. Statement (R) : Migration increases during particular season when there are no agricultural activities in rural areas.

Choose one option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) (A) is true but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are false

58 Question 58 1 Mark

88. A teacher wants to divide 30 students of her class in small groups for a task on diversity. Which will be the most relevant way to make small groups of students ?

Choose one option:

As per students comfort Benchwise from front to back According to students marks in last exam from high to low Heterogenous random groups based on a game

59 Question 59 1 Mark

89. Which one of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of plurality in social science curriculum ? Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

Dominance of a single ideology Inclusion of multiple perspectives and diverse view points Exclusion of certain perspectives from social science Use of complex language in social science curricular materials

60 Question 60 1 Mark

90. The Constitution determines the relationship among people living in a territory called citizen and also __________.

Choose one option:

relationship among people and corporates relationship among neighbouring countries relationship among people and government relationship among neighbouring countries and government

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Social Science Content Knowledge

1 Question 1 1 Mark

31. In a physical map of India if you have to locate the Deccan Plateau, it will be represented by the colour :

Choose one option:

2 Question 2 1 Mark

32. Choose the measures to control soil erosion and depletion from the following. (a) Mulching (b) Over grazing (c) Terrace farming (d) Inter cropping Choose the correct option :

Choose one option:

3 Question 3 1 Mark

33. Consider the following sentences (A) and (B) about motions of the Earth and choose the correct option : (A) Rotation is the movement of the earth on its axis. (B) The axis of the Earth which is an imaginary line, makes an angle of 33 1/2 with its orbital plane.

Choose one option:

4 Question 4 1 Mark

34. Watan Jagirs were given by Akbar to which of the following chiefs ?

Choose one option:

5 Question 5 1 Mark

35. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about Paramountcy and choose the correct answer : (A) The Company claimed that its authority was not supreme. (B) In order to protect Company interests it was justified in annexing or threatening to annexe any Indian Kingdom.

Choose one option:

6 Question 6 1 Mark

36. Match the following concepts in Column - I with their examples in Column - II and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

7 Question 7 1 Mark

37. Consider the two given statements (A) and (R) and choose the appropriate option : (A) : Those places West of Greenwich will be behind of Greenwich time. (R) : The Earth rotates from east to west and sun rises early in eastern side.

Choose one option:

8 Question 8 1 Mark

38. A population pyramid with big base and skinny top shows : (a) High birth rates (b) High death rates in higher age group (c) Relatively large number of young population (d) Large number of deaths of infants

Choose one option:

9 Question 9 1 Mark

39. Match the following pairs and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

10 Question 10 1 Mark

40. Which of the following statements are correct about Amazon basin ?

Choose one option:

11 Question 11 1 Mark

41. Consider the following statements about Ladakh and choose the correct option.

Choose one option:

12 Question 12 1 Mark

42. The Indian National Congress in the early years raised a number of economic issues against the British.

Choose one option:

13 Question 13 1 Mark

43. Which of the following is true about Ashoka’s dhamma ?

Choose one option:

14 Question 14 1 Mark

44. Below are two statements (A) and (B) in the context of Shri Narayan Guru.

Choose one option:

15 Question 15 1 Mark

45. Match the following in the context of people and objects in ancient times and choose the appropriate option.

Choose one option:

16 Question 16 1 Mark

46. Which layer of the atmosphere has very thin layer of air ?

Choose one option:

17 Question 17 1 Mark

47. Who coined the phrase, ‘Unity in Diversity’ ?

Choose one option:

18 Question 18 1 Mark

48. Which of the following statements is/are true about technological development in temple construction from the twelfth century ?

Choose one option:

19 Question 19 1 Mark

49. Which one of the following is not correct for grama-bhojaka ?

Choose one option:

20 Question 20 1 Mark

50. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

Choose one option:

21 Question 21 1 Mark

51. The category ‘erstwhile princely states’ was applicable :

Choose one option:

22 Question 22 1 Mark

Choose one option:

23 Question 23 1 Mark

53. Who among the following edited newspaper Kesari which became one of the strongest critics of the British rule ?

Choose one option:

24 Question 24 1 Mark

54. Match the following columns and choose the appropriate option :

Choose one option:

25 Question 25 1 Mark

55. Below are two statements (A) and (B) in the context of leather workers in 19th century. (A) During the First World War there was a huge demand for shoes for the armies. (B) The poor people from ordinary castes saw this as an opportunity and were ready to supply shoes for the army.

Choose one option:

26 Question 26 1 Mark