Social Science Assignment 2015

Ex-1 MCQS
1. In which year did Babur invade India?
A. 1516 A.D. B. 1526 A.D.
C. 1536 A.D.
D. 1606 A.D.
2. Who is the founder of the Mughal
Dynasty in India?
A. Akbar
B. Humayun
c. Babur
D. Bairam Khan
3. Who ascended the throne of Delhi after
the death of Babur?
A. Humayun
B. Shershah
C. Kamran

D. Akbar

4. Who was born at the palace of the king of

Amarkot?
A. Rana Udaysinh B. Akbar C. Rana
Ratansinh D. Humayun
5. Which of the following is not a ruler of the
Mughal Dynasty?

A. Aurangzeb B. Jahangir C.Humayun

D. Sher Shah
6. Whom did Akbar defeat under the
guidance of Bairam Khan?
A. Sher Shah B. Bahadur Shah C.
Ibrahim Lodi D. Hemu
7. Which title did Prince Salim adopt when
he ascended the throne after the Akbar?
A. Jahangir B. Shahjahan C. Humayun D.
Aurangzeb
8. The rulers of which Rajput Dynasty fought
many battles with Akbar?
A. Sisodiya B. Vaghela C. Kantharia D.
Solanki
9. Which tax was not levied during the reign
of Akbar?

A. Octroi B. Pilgrim C. Mandal D. Land

Revenue
10. Which of the following book was written
by Abul Fazl?
A. Humayunama B. Baburnama C.
Akbarnama D. Jahangirnama
11. Which of the following ruler set up a
mint house and minted uniform silver coins?
A. Humayun B. Akbar C. Sher shah D.
Babur
12. Where did historic battle between the
armies of Akbar and Rana Pratap take
place?
A. Haldighati B. Khaiberghat C.Bolanghat
D. Panipat
13. Where did Akbar build the Prayer hall
(Ibadatkhana)?

A. Agra B. Fatehpur Sikri C. Bijapur D.

Delhi
14. Which state produces maximum bajri?
A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
15. Where is the crop of tea grown?
A. Sloping land B. Soil in which water is
filled
C. Sandy Land D. Black soil
16. In which of the following states jower
grown?
A. Assam B. Maharashtra C. Punjab D.
Haryana
17. In which of the following states bajri
grown?
A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerela D.
Karnataka

18. In which of the following states corn

grown?
A. Jammu Kashmir B. Punjab C. Haryana
D. Madhya Pradesh
19. Which state in India produces maximum
groundnut?
A. Maharashtra B. Andhra Pradesh C.
Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh
20. Which state in India produces plenty of
wheat?
A. Punjab B. Maharashtra C. Bihar D.
Gujarat
21. What percentage of the cultivated land
in India is irrigated?
A. 15 B. 18 C. 22 D. 30
22. Which agriculture is dependent on
monsoon only?

A. Normal B. Kharif C. Ravi D. Dry

23. In which country of the world is
maximum sugar cane produced?
A. USA B. China C. India D. Russia
24. Which state in India is first in the
production of cotton ?
A. Haryana B. Gujarat C. Punjab D.
Rajasthan
25. Which crop is the most important crop of
India?
A. Jower B. Jute C. Bajri D. Paddy
26. In which state of India is maximum tea
produced?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Assam C. Himachal
Pradesh D. West Bengal
27. In which state of India is maximum
coffee produced?

A. Karnataka B. Madhya Pradesh C.

Assam D. Uttar Pradesh
28. Which of the following things is made in
small scale industry?
A. Iron-steel B. Steamer C. Vessels D.
Cement
29. In which state of India is maximum
sugar industry developed?
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
30. At which of the following places in
Gujarat are the factories of chemical fertilizers
situated?
A. Rajkot B. Bhuj C. Patan D. Kalol
31. At which of the following places in India
are the factories of chemical fertilizers situated?

A. Kolkata B. Chennai C. Sindari D.

Bengaluru
32. What is made in cottage industries?
A. Bus B. Cement C. Papad D. Sugar
33. Which is the main centre for woollen
industry?
A. Jamnagar B. Ludhiana C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
34. At which of the following places is paper
used for newspaper made?
A. Hosangabad B. Nepanagar C.
Aurangabad D. Baroda
35. Where is the refinery that purifies
mineral oil, situated in Gujarat?
A. Kalol B. Baroda C. Kandla D. Baruch
36. In which country is the biggest roadweb
situated in the world?

A. Japan B. Pakistan C. Sri Lanka D.

India
37. Which is the longest Highway in India?
A. Highway No.5 B. Highway No.6 C.
Highway No.21 D. Highway No.7
38. Which is the shortest highway in India?
A. Highway No.21 B. Highway No.25 C.
Highway No.35 D. Highway No.10
39. What is the written on the milestone of
the National Highway?
A. (D.M.R.) B. (S.H.) C. (N.H.) D. Nothing
40. At which of the following places is the
ropeway situated in Gujarat?
A. Ramgadh B. Pavagadh C. Junagadh
D. Songadh
Ex-2 Fill in the Blanks:
Q:2 Blanks

l-4
1. Babur attacked Delhi in 1526 A.D.
2. Babur was the founder of the Mughal
dynasty in India.
3. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the
(First) Battle of panipat.
4. Babur defeated the brave ruler of
Chittor Rana Sanga at Kanva.
5. Humayun ascended on the throne of
Delhi after Babur.
6. Humayun had to struggle constantly
against his brother Kamran.
7. Akbar was born at the palace of the
king of Amarkot.
8. Sher shah is the well known as a
reformer in history.
9. Bairam khan was a faithful minister of
Humayun.
10.Bairam khan was guardian of Akbar and
took care of administration on his behalf.

11.Hemu, the leader of sikandar suri set

up his rule in Delhi when Akbar was in
Punjab.
12.Akbar defeated Hemu in the second
Battle of
Panipat under the guidance of
Bairam khan.
13.Akbar won Chittor and Ranthambhore
in the battle with Ranapratap.
14.Prince salim adopted the tittle Jahangir
and ascended the throne after akbar.
15.Akbar maintained cordials relations
and won confidence of the Rajput rulers.
16.Subedari system was implemented
during the Mughal period.
17.Akbar was the most liberal and
benevolent ruler among the Mughal rulers.

18.Akbar regularly attended the religious

meet in the Prayer Hall at Fatehpur Sikri on
every Friday.
19.Sher Shah prepared the revenue
system with the help of Todarmal.
20.Among the many battles fought
between Mewar and Delhi the battle of
haldighati is considered to be the most
important battle.
21.the name of maharana prataps horse
was chetak.
22.bhamashah gave financial help to
Maharana Pratap.
l-5
1. In india, about 70 percenage of
people is associated with agriculture.
2. Arid regions are suitable for the jowar
and bajri crops.

3. 50% of the edible oil of india is

extracted only from groundnut.
4. In the dry farming wheat crop grows
well.
5. To make khakhara at home is called
cottage industry.
6. Cotton crop is required to make cotton
cloth.
7. The woolen industry has developed
mainly in Ludhiana state of india.
8. Limestone (mineral) is required for
cement industry.
9. Paper used in newspaper is made in
nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh.
10.The small nails or huge machinery and
their spare
parts are made from Ironsteel.
11.The chemical fertilizer Industry is
dependent on petrochemicals.

12.The longest national highway of india

connects from Varanasi to kanyakumari.
13.The shortest national highway of india
connects from
Kolkata to bongaun.
14.Airport are constructed for the landing
and taking off for aeroplanes.
15.`Indian airlinesprovides the service for
the domestic travel in india.
16.`Air India provides the
international travel in india.

service

for

17.Water way is more inexpensive and

easier than any other ways.

18.In mountaineous region ropeways is used

for transportation.
19.Ropeway is constructed in rajgiri in bihar.
l-10

1.The property that everyone can use is

called public property.
2. It is our responsibility to use the property
properly as that belongs to all of us.
3. Those things in our house are regarded as
personal property.
4. The trees planted on road are public
property.
5. It is a crime to damage public property.
6. The memorials in our country are our
pride.
7. Our money is used in building public
memorials.
8. Persevering public property and
environment is everyone responsiblity.
9. The government property is our property.
Ex-3 True Or False:

1.Babur died on the battlefield in 1530

A.D. False
2.Babur ascended the throne after
Humayun. False
3.Sher Shah had defeated Humayun
twice.True
4.Akbar was only thirteen years old when
his father Humayun passed away.True
5.Prince Salim adopted the title Jahangir.
True
6.Akbar developed friendly relations with
Maharana Pratap. False
7.Akbar organized religious meet in the
Prayer Hall on every Tuesday. False
8.Akbar followed the revenue collection
method of Sher Shah.True
9.India is an Industrial Country. False
10.The agriculture which is dependent
only on rain is called dry farming.False
11.Jute plant is putrefied in water. False

12.Bajri is the staple diet of most of the

Indians. False
13.Cement is used to construct houses
and dams. True
14.The currency note paper is made in
nepanagar. False
15.Mineral oil is extracted from the
interior of the earth. True
16.The chemical fertilizers are used in
industries. False
17.Transportation improves the
emotional integrity of our country. True
Ex-3 Match:
A
-

B
1.Red Fort
Delhi

2.Founder of the Mughal Dynasty

Babur
3.Born at the palace of the Rana of
Amarkot Akbar
4.Afghan Sardar
Sher Shah
5.A jewel in Akbars court
Birbal
6.Developed new land revenue system
Todarmal
7.Guardian Of Akbar
Bairam Khan
8.Brave ruler of Mewar
Rana Pratap
9.Cotton Cloth
Ahmedabad
10.Jute Cloth
Kolkata
11.Iron-steel Industry
Bokaro

12.Newspapers paper
Nepanagar
13.The currency note paper
Devas
14.Chemical Fertilizers
Sindari
15.Refinery of mineral oil
Koyali
(Baroda)
16.Woollen cloth industry
Ludhiana
Ex-4 Answer in sentence:
Q1. Between which two rulers did the
(first) battle of Panipat take place? What
was the outcome?
Ans. The Battle of Panipat took place
between Ibrahim Lodi and Babur in 1526
A.D. Lodi was defeated, so the Sultanate
age came to an end and the Mughal rule
was established.

Q2. Between which two rulers did the battle

of Kanva take place? What was the
outcome?
Ans. The battle of Kanva took place
between Babur and Ranasanga in 1527
A.D.
Q3. Against whom Humayun had to struggle
constantly?
Ans. Humayun had to struggle constantly
against his brother Kamran and Afghans.
Q4. Between which two rulers did the
(second) battle of Panipat take place?
What was the outcome?
Ans. The battle of Panipat took place
between Akbar and Hemu under the
guidance of Bairam Khan. Akbar defeated
Hemu.
Q5. Who ascended the throne after akbar?

Ans. Prince Salim adopted the name

Jahangir and ascended the throne after
Akbar.
Q6. Why did Akbar maintain (good) relations
with the Rajput rulers and win their
confidence?
Ans. Akbar maintain good relations with
the Rajput because he knew that he would
not be able to rule in India if he ignored the
Rajput rulers.
Q7.What was the Mughal tradition of
inheritance?
Ans. The Mughal tradition of inheritance
was that all the sons got equal share of the
Empire.
Q8. Which taxes were not levied by Akbar?
Ans. Pilgrim tax and Jaziya Tax were not
levied by Akbar.

Q9. Which books were written by Abul

Fazl?
Ans. The books were written by Abul Fazl
were Aine-i-Akbari and Akbarnama.
Q10.What was Sher Shah method of
collection of revenue?
Ans. With the help of Todarmal, Sher Shah
had prepared table for collection of
revenue.
Q11. Name the famous roads (highways)
constructed by Sher Shah?
Ans. Sher Shah had constructed roads
(highways) between 1. Agra and Marwar
2. Agra and Barhanpur 3. Lahore Mulan.
Q12. Which Rajput rulers did not accept
the Mughal supremacy?
Ans. The Sisodiya Rajput rulers did not
accept the Mughal supremacy.

Q13. Which ruler of Mewar did not accept

Akbars Supremacy?
Ans. Maharana Pratap of Mewar did not
accept Akbars Supremacy.
Q14. Which was the landmark battle
between Mewar and Delhi?
Ans. The Battle of Haldighati was the
landmark battle between Mewar and Delhi.
Q15. Between which two rulers did the
battle of Haldighati take place? What was
the outcome?
Ans. The Battle of Haldighati took plance
between Maharana Pratap and Akbar.
Maharana Pratap was defeated by Akbar.
Q16. What were the distinct qualities of
Rana Pratap horse chetak?
Ans. The distinct qualities of Rana Prataps
horse Chetak was 1. He was speacially

trained for battle. 2. In the Battle field

Chetak could move according to Maharana
Prataps Command. 3. When the Battle of
Haldighati was attic speak, Chetak jumped
high to reach up to the Mughal senapati.
Q17. With whose help did Rana Pratap
form army?
Ans. Rana Pratap formed the army with the
help of Bhamasa a Jain leader.
Q18. What was the wow taken by Rana
Pratap?
Ans.
l-5
1.Write the names of five prouductive states
of Jowar in India?
Ans. The names of five prouductive states of
Jowar in India are Madhya Pradesh

,Gujarat ,Karnataka , Andra Pradesh

,Maharashtra.
2.What is corn used as in India?
Ans.Corn is used as grain and as food for
animals.
3. Write the names of five prouductive
states of ground nut in India?
Ans.The names of five prouductive states of
ground nut in India are Gujarat, Andra
Pradesh, tamilnadu , Madhya pradesh ,and
maharasthra.
4. Write the names of five prouductive
states of cotton in India?
Ans. The names of five prouductive states of
cotton in India are Andra Pradesh ,
Gujarat ,Haryana ,Maharashtra ,and Punjab .
5.Write the names of five prouductive states
of paddy in India?

Ans . The names of five prouductive states

of paddy in India are Assam ,Bihar ,
Gujarat ,Kerala , and Madhya Pradesh.
6.Write the names of five-six crops of
plantations?
Ans. The names of five-six crops of
plantations are tea, coffee,fruits,
vegetables, coconut plams,etc.
7. Write the names of five prouductive
states of tea in India ?
Ans . The names of five prouductive states
of tea in India are Assam ,Kerela , Orissa
,West Bengal and Karnataka .
8.On the basis of what are the types of
industries classified?
Ans. Industries classified into 3 types on the
basis of industries number of employees
and quantity of production.

9.Which mineral is required for Cement

industry?
Ans.Bauxite and limestone are required for
cement industry.
10. Wite the names of five prouductive
states of iron-steel in India?
Ans. The names of five prouductive states of
iron-steel in India are Madhya Pradesh,
Bihar,Karnataka and Jharkhand chattisgarh .
11. What are made from the strings of jute ?
Ans. Jute cloth, gunny bags, jute bags etc .
are made from the strings of jute.
12. Write the names of three productive
centres of jute in India?
Ans. The names of three productive centres
of jute in India are West Bengal, Assam and
Bihar.

13. What are petrochemicals?

Ans. The components separate from
minerals oil are called petrochemicals. The
different components are separated after its
purification to get kerosene, petrol and
diesel.
14. Write the names of two-three centres of
refineries, purifying mineral oil?
Ans. The names of two-three centres of
refineries, purifying mineral oil are located
in the cities like Vadodara, Jamnagar and
Mumbai.
15. What is called State highway?
Ans. State highway connects the state
capital with district headquarters and
important cities.
16.What is called National Highway?

Ans. National Highway is the most important

highway.It connects one state to another. It
connects the main cities, ports,
administrative headquarters, etc. There are
approximately 50 National highway.
17.What is the usefulness of Railway?
Ans. The usefulness of railways are 1. Many
people can travel together at same time. 2.
Goods in bulk quantity can be transported
together. 3. Travelling become faster and
today instead of coal or diesel, electric
engines are used.
18.What are the usefulness of airways?
Ans. The usefulness of airways are 1. We
can reach from one place to another, within
a short span of time. 2. Airports are
constructed for safe take off and landing of
the plane.

19.Where is ropeway constructed?

Ans. Ropeways are constructed in the
mountains region where roads or railways
cannot be constructed.
20.In which places are the ropeways are
constructed in Gujarat?
Ans. Ropeways are constructed in Gujarat in
Saputara, Ambaji, Girnar and Pavagadh.
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1.What is public property?
ANS. The property that can be used by
everyone is called public property.
2. What is private property?
ANS. Private property is the property which
can be used by people who owned it.
3. Which facility do you use?

ANS. We use facilities like offices, air, water,

public washrooms, parks, railway station,
post office, government hospitals, and
roads.
4. Which facilities can you do away with?
ANS. We can do away with public
washrooms, mobile phone, motor car, rivers
and TV.
Ex-5 Answer in Detail:
1. ]Why was Maharana Pratap defeated
in the Battle of Haldighati?
Ans. Maharana Pratap was defeated in the
Battle of Haldighati because
1. Akbar had well equipped huge army of
lacks of soldier.
2. They were loaded with modern
weapons, canons and wartactics.

3. On the other hand, Maharana Pratap

had very small army of 20-22 thousands
soldiers.
4. His soldiers were brave and had an
advantage of fighting from hilly regions.
5. Also the army was habituated to fight
in the hilly regions.
2. ] Why is Maharana Pratap known for
his steadfast quality?
Ans. Maharana Pratap was steadfast
because
1. Even after his defeat in the Battle of
Haldighati he did not give up.
2. He wandered in the forest, faced
many difficulties.
3. He again raised his army and fought
against the Mughals.
4. He recaptured all the forts exept that
the Chittor.

3.

] What is called irrigation farming?

Ans. The land where farming is done

through irrigation that is wells, canals, lakes,
etc. is called as irrigation farming. In India
30% of land irrigation farming is carried out.
4. ] What is cottage industry? Give
examples?
Ans. When people makes things at home
in which the investment is very low like
incense stick, papad, pickle, furniture, etc.
is called cottage industry.
5. ] What is small scale industry? Give
examples?
Ans. The small scale industry consists of a
factory, some workers, some machinery
and in which investment is more than the
cottage industry. In small scale industry

toys, T.V., refrigerater, plastic items are

made.
6. ] What is heavy industry? Give
examples?
Ans. Heavy industry are those industries in
which a big factory, big machinery, and a
large numbers of workers work. It requires
a heavy investment so it is called heavy
industry. It includes Iron and steel, motor
cars, cement etc.
7. ] State the importance of irrigation in
India?
1. Ans. Monsoon in India is irregular
and uncertain. 2. Most of the states
experience scanty rainfall for short
period of time. 3. Due to uncertain
rainfall more than one crop is rarely
grown on an entire portion of land.

So to increase the agricultural

production irrigation is necessary.