Ctet_Paper2_Social_Science_Set8

Subject:Social Science

Year:JANUARY 2024

Booklet Code:M

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Ctet_Paper2_Social_Science_Set8

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60
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Quiz Questions

1 Question 1 1 Mark Mark
Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully: Assertion (A): In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into separate states for Marathi and Gujarati speaking people. Reason (R): In 1966, the state of Punjab was also divided into two States Punjab for Punjabi speakers and Haryana for Haryanavi or Hindi speakers. Choose the correct option of the following:
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2 Question 2 1 Mark Mark
Ladakh is also called Little Tibet due to: (a) Geographical proximity (b) Religious similarity (c) Similar cuisines (d) Linguistic similarity. Choose the correct options:
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3 Question 3 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following ideas was questioned by people from the seventh century onwards?
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4 Question 4 1 Mark Mark
The atmosphere is a thin layer of air surrounding the Earth. What keeps the air to remain around the earth?
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5 Question 5 1 Mark Mark
Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully: Assertion (A): It was during Shah Jahan's reign that the different elements of Mughal architecture were fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis. Reason (R): His reign witnessed a huge amount of construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi. Choose the correct option of the following:
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6 Question 6 1 Mark Mark
Our solar family consists of following celestial bodies:
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7 Question 7 1 Mark Mark
Read the statements (A) and (B) carefully: (A): In 1817, James Mill published 'A History of British India' in three volumes. (B): In this he divided Indian history into three periods - Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Choose the correct option of the following:
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8 Question 8 1 Mark Mark
Railway network is now extensively being built in mountainous areas. Select the most suitable reason.
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9 Question 9 1 Mark Mark
Read the statements (A) and (B) carefully: (A): In 1770, a terrible famine killed ten million people in Bengal. (B): About one-third of the population was wiped out. Choose the correct option of the following:
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10 Question 10 1 Mark Mark
Choose the statements that explain the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin in Indian subcontinent. (a) Coniferous forests grow in this region. (b) The Basin lies in sub-tropical region. (c) The area is dominated by Monsoon climate. (d) The basin area has a varied topography. Choose the correct option:
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11 Question 11 1 Mark Mark
The book 'Stripurushtulna' was written by which one of the following reformer?
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12 Question 12 1 Mark Mark
The earliest evidence of growing crops like wheat and barley are located in which one of the following places? Choose the correct option.
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13 Question 13 1 Mark Mark
Reasons and Assertions: Assertion (A): Stereotypes prevent people from doing certain things that they are good at. Reason (R): Stereotypes stop us from recognizing unique qualities and skills in individuals and fit them into one pattern. Choose the correct option:
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14 Question 14 1 Mark Mark
Which of following two gases make up the bulk of the Atmosphere?
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15 Question 15 1 Mark Mark
Read the statements (A) and (B) carefully: (A): The Veda Samaj was established in Madras in 1864. (B): It was inspired by the Arya Samaj. Choose the correct option:
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16 Question 16 1 Mark Mark
The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 1929. According to this Act, what was the respective minimum age approved for marriage, for men and women?
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17 Question 17 1 Mark Mark
India and Bangladesh are leading producers of jute. Choose the correct statements that support growth of jute. (a) It grows well in alluvial soil. (b) It requires high temperature. (c) It requires low temperature and low rainfall. (d) It requires heavy rainfall and humidity. Choose the correct options:
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18 Question 18 1 Mark Mark
Winds blow dry leaves down the pavement. How do winds blow?
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19 Question 19 1 Mark Mark
Torrid Zone on Earth receives maximum heat as:
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20 Question 20 1 Mark Mark
Lines drawn on a globe are known as latitudes and longitudes. What purpose do these lines serve?
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21 Question 21 1 Mark Mark
Which one of the following is not true regarding Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). Choose the correct option:
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22 Question 22 1 Mark Mark
Read the assertion (A) and reason (R) carefully: Assertion (A): The Mahalwari settlement for revenue collection was introduced by Holt Mackenzie. Reason (R): The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the company was given to the village headman, rather than the Zamindar. Choose the correct option of the following:
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23 Question 23 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following statements help in sustainable development with reference to present day resource availability? (a) Reducing consumption of resources (b) Increasing resource use (c) Recycling resources (d) Reusing things. Choose the correct options:
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24 Question 24 1 Mark Mark
'Periyapuranam', a Tamil work informs us about whom?
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25 Question 25 1 Mark Mark
What makes an object or substance a resource?
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26 Question 26 1 Mark Mark
The prairies are known as 'Granaries of the World'. Select the conditions that help in production of surplus wheat in this region. (a) People do not use technology here. (b) People are very hardworking here. (c) Scientific methods of cultivation are used here. (d) There is a lack of rainfall in this region. Choose the correct option:
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27 Question 27 1 Mark Mark
The true representative model of our Earth is:
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28 Question 28 1 Mark Mark
Read the assertion (A) and reason (R) carefully: Assertion (A): Tribes have rich and unique cultural traditions including their own language and music etc. Reason (R): Land, forests, grasslands and water are regarded as the wealth of the entire tribe and everybody shares and uses these together. Choose the correct option of the following:
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29 Question 29 1 Mark Mark
The diseases that spread from one person to another through water, food, air etc. are called as:
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30 Question 30 1 Mark Mark
Read the assertion (A) and reason (R) carefully: Assertion (A): Dadabhai Naoroji, one of the great leader of Indian National Congress, never become the President of INC. Reason (R): He was a businessman and publicist settled in London and for sometime a member of the British Parliament. Choose the correct option of the following:
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31 Question 31 1 Mark Mark
Assertion (A): Teaching of social studies is important at the elementary stage. Reason (R): It sensitises the child to social issues and develops in him/her a respect for difference and diversity. Choose the correct option from the following:
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32 Question 32 1 Mark Mark
Reasons and Assertions: Assertion (A): Many cases of farmer's suicides have been reported from villages in India. Reason (R): Failure of Monsoons and inability to repay loans leads to distress among farmers. Choose the correct option:
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33 Question 33 1 Mark Mark
Identify the immediate measures which ensure women's safety and enable them to take up jobs, support family income and in becoming self-reliant. (a) Provision of child-care centres (b) Reservation of seats for women in parliament (c) Provision of occupational safety (d) Pick and drop facility for night shifts. Choose the correct option:
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34 Question 34 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following statements are true about inquiry approach? (a) It encourages problem solving skills. (b) It helps find ways to gather and evaluate evidence. (c) Teacher decides the pace of learning. (d) It is a quick way of learning. Choose the most appropriate option:
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35 Question 35 1 Mark Mark
Identify a skill-based objective of teaching social sciences from the following options.
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36 Question 36 1 Mark Mark
Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The disciplines that make up the social science are history, geography, political science and economics. Reason (R): There is interrelationship between the disciplines.
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37 Question 37 1 Mark Mark
While evaluating social science the following questions will help to understand its objectives: (a) What skills are emphasised in the syllabus? (b) Is it derived from a standard text or combination of texts? (c) How detailed is the outline of syllabus? (d) What level of competence is demanded of learner on each social science skill? Choose the correct option:
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38 Question 38 1 Mark Mark
The Indian judiciary upholds the rule of law, without any fear or external influence, and maintains effective control over the actions of the government because of:
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39 Question 39 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following is not a characteristic of continuous comprehensive evaluation?
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40 Question 40 1 Mark Mark
Many workshops and factories located in industrial areas employ casual workers because: (a) They can hire and fire them according to their convenience. (b) They save on salaries and other job benefits which are paid to the permanent workers. (c) Casual workers work long hours without demanding overtime wages. (d) Casual workers are more hard working as compared to permanent ones. Choose the correct option:
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41 Question 41 1 Mark Mark
Fill in the blank with correct option. An alert and vigilant public is necessary for developing a strong __________.
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42 Question 42 1 Mark Mark
In Indian secularism, the state maintains a "Principled distance" with respect to religion. This means that: (a) State could interfere in religious matters on the basis of ideals laid out in the Constitution. (b) State and religion can interfere in each other's matters. (c) State and religion cannot transgress each other's boundaries. (d) State can regulate religious affairs when need arises. Choose the correct option:
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43 Question 43 1 Mark Mark
Assertion and Reason: Assertion (A): Open-book exams shift the focus away from rote learning to a more involved engagement with the textbook. Reason (R): Open-book exams reduce the burden of students as they don't need to prepare for the exam beforehand. Choose the correct option:
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44 Question 44 1 Mark Mark
Following are some questions/comments that you have received from your students in a class. Which question reflects the student's ability to critically look at the issue of poverty and inequality?
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45 Question 45 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following statements is irrelevant representation of diagnostic evaluation?
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46 Question 46 1 Mark Mark
At which stage of school education as per NCF 2005, are social science topics independently introduced to students in textbooks? Choose the correct option of the following.
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47 Question 47 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following is true about sources? (a) They are more concrete in nature (b) They are all historical in nature (c) They are objective (d) They include accounts of eye witness and personal letters. Choose the correct option:
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48 Question 48 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following classroom activities will help students critically look at the role of media in society? (a) Asking students to have a classroom discussion on the topic 'can the govt. prevent certain news from being aired on T.V? Why might it do so?' (b) Asking students to bring clippings from different newspapers on the same issue and make comparisons regarding how they have reported it. (c) Asking students to collect news items they have received in whatsapp groups or through social media platforms and using them as pedagogic resources. Choose the correct option:
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49 Question 49 1 Mark Mark
For teaching which of the following topics, a tree chart would be best suited?
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50 Question 50 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following resources/strategies can make a social science classroom inclusive?
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51 Question 51 1 Mark Mark
It is possible that there might be students belonging to marginalised sections in your class. So, when you are talking about the notion of marginalisation, which of the following things should you keep in mind before introducing the topic? (a) Taking names of particular communities might cause discomfort to those belonging to those communities. (b) Such issues need to be handled with sensitivity. (c) Some students might feel shame in talking about their experiences of discrimination. (d) Students should be forced to share their experiences. Choose the most appropriate option:
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52 Question 52 1 Mark Mark
Which of the following is/are features of a project work? (a) They provide opportunity to the students to go beyond the textbook. (b) A project work should ideally be done at home so that there is more time for teaching in class. (c) A group project helps develop collaborative skills in students. Choose the most appropriate answer:
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53 Question 53 1 Mark
83. What is the advantage of field work as a method of social science ? (1) Provides students first hand knowledge (2) Develops skills of presenting, proposing and arguing (3) Helps to memorize facts (4) Helps in testing knowledge of the students
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54 Question 54 1 Mark
84. Why do elections take place after a fixed time interval in democracy ? (a) To ensure accountability of the government (b) To ensure equal political participation by the parties (c) To encourage political debate and public dialogue (d) It is a customary practice Choose the correct options : (1) (a), (b) and (c) (2) (b), (c) and (d) (3) (a), (b) and (d) (4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
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55 Question 55 1 Mark
85. Which is the best method to teach the concept of ‘Insolation’ ? (1) Case study (2) Brain-storming (3) Demonstration (4) Survey
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56 Question 56 1 Mark
86. The statement, ‘The Indian Constitution provides safeguards to religious and linguistic minorities as part of Fundamental Rights’ infers that : (a) it protects minorities against possible cultural domination by the majority. (b) it protects minorities from any discrimination by the majority. (c) it safeguards minority interests. (d) it guarantees economic opportunities to minorities. Choose the correct option : (1) (a), (b) and (c) (2) (b), (c) and (d) (3) (a), (b) and (d) (4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
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57 Question 57 1 Mark
87. Which of the following is most appropriate for reducing curricular load of Social Science syllabus ? (a) Minimising the emphasis on memorizing facts and focus on comprehension. (b) Focusing on conceptual clarity. (c) Skipping certain topics from the textbook based on exam directives and teacher’s lacks of familiarity with the theme. Choose the correct option : (1) (a), (b) and (c) (2) Only (a) and (b) (3) Only (b) and (c) (4) Only (a) and (c)
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58 Question 58 1 Mark
88. Two Fundamental Rights which the marginalized groups can invoke, to insist that they be treated with dignity and as equals, are : (a) Right to Equality (b) Cultural and Educational Rights (c) Right against Exploitation (d) Right to Liberty Choose the correct answers : (1) (a) and (b) (2) (b) and (c) (3) (c) and (d) (4) (a) and (d)
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59 Question 59 1 Mark
89. Consider the following assessment questions (A) and (B) related to the working of the state government. (A) : What is the purpose of a press conference ? How is it different from a Legislative Assembly debate ? (B) : What is the term used to refer to elected representatives who are not members of the ruling party and who play the role of questioning govt. decisions ? Choose the correct option : (1) (A) tests conceptual knowledge whereas (B) tests factual knowledge. (2) (A) tests factual knowledge whereas (B) tests conceptual knowledge. (3) Both (A) and (B) test conceptual knowledge. (4) Both (A) and (B) test factual knowledge.
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60 Question 60 1 Mark
90. The distinctiveness of Adivasi societies is attributed to : (a) prevalence of caste system (b) practice of a range of tribal religions distinct from other prevalent religions (c) distinct language use (d) presence of little hierarchy Choose the correct option : (1) (a), (b) and (c) (2) (b), (c) and (d) (3) (a), (b) and (d) (4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
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