Social Studies - Half-Yearly Revision Worksheet-2023-2024

Civics: The Constitution of India & Secularism and the Indian Constitution

I. Choose the correct answer from the given options:

1. Article___________________ of the Constitution abolished the practice of 1

untouchability.
a) 15
b) 16
c) 17
d) 20

2. Match the following: 1

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Right to move freely a. Right to Equality
and reside in any part
of the country
2. All persons are equal b. Right against Exploitation
before the law
3. Prohibits child labour c. Right to Freedom of Religion
4. Right to practice and d. Right to Freedom
propagate the religion
of choice.
a) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
b) 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
c) 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c
d) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

3. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion 1
(A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the correct option:
Assertion: India is a sovereign country.
Reason: The country is dependent on external intervention in its domestic
operations.
a) Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong but R is correct.
4. In a nation like India where people of divergent religious beliefs, cultural and 1
socio-economic backgrounds reside, a spirit of _____________helps to unify
the people.
a) Equality
b) Fraternity
c) Liberty
 d) Secularism

5. A _________________ was set up to make the Constitution of India 1

a) Drafting Committee
b) Constituent Assembly
c) Temporary government
d) Interim assembly

6. Choose the incorrect statement. 1

a) Fundamental rights form the basis of our constitution.
b) The Constitution of India lists six fundamental rights.
c) A person cannot be detained in custody without being informed about the
grounds of arrest.
d) He/she has the right to be produced before the nearest magistrate within
48 hours of arrest.

7. Which of these is NOT a secular value? 1

a) Treating all religions equally
b) Allowing minorities to preserve their culture.
c) Freedom to follow their own religion.
d) Collection of taxes by the government for promoting any religion.

II. Answer the following in two sentences each: (2 marks each)

8. How has the Indian constitution sought to enforce equality in India? 2

9. Mention any two provisions given under the Right to Freedom. 2

10. Explain any two exceptions mentioned in the Right to Equality. 3

11. Indian constitution is a living document. Support your answer in two points. 3

III 12 Read the below passages and answer the questions: 4

Fundamental Rights are a crucial aspect of the Indian Constitution, providing (2+2)
citizens with essential protections and freedoms. These rights are enshrined in
Part III of the Constitution, and they play a vital role in safeguarding
individual liberties and promoting social justice. In this case study, we will
explore the significance of Fundamental Rights in India through a few notable
cases that have shaped and upheld these rights. Fundamental Rights are the
cornerstone of the Indian Constitution, ensuring that every citizen enjoys
certain essential freedoms and protections. These rights have evolved and
been expanded through various judicial interpretations and landmark cases,
establishing the principle that the Constitution's basic structure cannot be
altered to the detriment of these rights. The Indian judiciary has played a
crucial role in upholding and expanding these rights to ensure a just and
equitable society for all citizens.
a) What are Fundamental Rights, and why are they considered essential in a
 democratic society?
b) Can Fundamental Rights be suspended during a state of emergency in
India? If so, under what circumstances?

IV Answer the following in five sentences each:

14 India has adopted the ideal of secularism in its constitution. Hence, it treats all 5
religions as equal. Justify.
15 Explain the formation of the Indian Constitution. 5

Topic: The Parliamentary Government and the Union Executive

A. Choose the correct option: (1×5=5)

1. _________ is the real head of the executive.
a. Prime Minister
b. President
c. Vice-President
d. Member of Parliament

2. ________ hold charge of different portfolios or departments of central government.

a. MLAs
b. Cabinet Ministers
c. Rajya Sabha Members
d. Lok Sabha Members

3. Universal Adult Franchise gives voting rights to the people of or above the age of
_____.
a. 33 years
b. 21 years
c. 18 years
d. 16 years

4. Union Legislature is known as _______.

a. Parliament
b. Lok Sabha
c. Rajya Sabha
d. Vidhan Parishad

5. Identify the regional party from the following:

a. Bhartiya Janata Party
b. Akali Dal
c. Indian National Congress
d. Communist Party of India

B. Answer the following questions briefly: (2×3=6)

1. State the judicial power of the Indian Parliament.
 2. Define National Parties.
3. What is President’s Rule?

C. Answer the questions in detail: (3×2=6)

1. Elaborate the functions of the Prime Minister of India.
2. What is the role of Vice President? How does one become the Vice President of
India?

D. 1. Read the case study given below and answer the following questions: (4×1=4)
The decisions that are taken by the council of ministers are executed through the
permanent executive called the Civil Services. Civil Services consist of bureaucrats
who run the administration of a country. The ministers come to power through a
political mandate and change after every election. They merely frame the policies but
the actual implementation of those decisions is carried out by the civil servants. They
are the officials working under various departments other than the armed forces. These
services exist both at the centre and at the state level.

a. At the central level, the Civil Service includes three types of all-India service. Name (1)
them.
b. Which independent body selects the civil servant at the central level? Who appoints (2)
its chairman and members?
c. Which is the highest-ranking civil servant position in the country? (1)

E. Complete the table and answer the questions that follow: (5×1=5)
1.1 Term Presiding Composition
Officer
Rajya Sabha
1.2 State the eligibility criteria to become a member of Rajya Sabha.
1.3 How are the members of Rajya Sabha elected?
OR
2.1 Term Presiding Composition
Officer
Lok Sabha
2.2 State the importance of elections?
2.3 What role does the Election Commission play in the election process?

Geography: Our Resources

1. Which of the following is essential for sustainable existence of all forms of life?
a) Resource planning
b) Resource management
c) Resource extraction
d) Resource generation

2. Resources which cannot be replaced within a specific period of time is known as _____________.
a) Non-renewable resource
 b) Inexhaustible resources
c) Renewable resources
d) Biotic resources

3. Technology is an example of ___________________ resource.

a) biotic resource
b) human resource
c) human-made resource
]d) natural resource

4. The rate at which resources are produced is called __________________.

a) sustainability
b) utility
c) conservation
d) productivity

5. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statement and choose the correct option.
Assertion: Planning of resources is very essential for the economic development of the country.
Reason: Resources are limited in supply.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong but R is correct.

6. ____________ is a non-renewable resource of energy.

a) Mineral Oil
b) Solar energy
c) Methane gas
d) Wheat

Answer the following:

1. Name two minerals that can be recycled. (2 marks)
2. Differentiate between renewable resource and non- renewable resources. (3 marks)
3. Define sustainable development and state four rules to achieve it. (5 marks)
Case study:
People are a nation’s greatest resource. Nature’s bounty becomes significant only when people find it
useful. It is people with their demands and abilities that turn them into ‘resources’. Hence, human
resource is the ultimate resource. Healthy, educated and motivated people develop resources as per
their requirements. Human resources like other resources are not equally distributed over the world.
They differ in their educational levels, age and sex. Their numbers and characteristics also keep
changing. The way in which people are spread across the earth surface is known as the pattern of
population distribution. More than 90 per cent of the world’s population lives in about 30 per cent of
the land surface. The distribution of population in the world is extremely uneven. Some areas are very
crowded and some are sparely populated. The crowded areas are south and south east Asia, Europe
and north eastern North America. Very few people live in high latitude areas, tropical deserts, high
mountains and areas of equatorial forests.
1. What are nation’s greatest resources?
2. What is known as the pattern of population distribution?
3. Name four crowded areas of the world.
Chapter: Land and Soil Resources
1. __________ provides organic matter to the soil and adds to its fertility.
a) Time
b) Humus
c) Topography
d) Climatic conditions
e)
2. The original rock from which the soil is formed is called _________.
a) Bedrock
b) Topsoil
c) Subsoil
d) Parent rock
3. The Alpine meadows are used for __________.
a) horticulture
b) grazing
c) Mining
d) Cultivation

4. The Ganga plain is covered with ______ soil.

a) black
b) red
c) Alluvial
d) Laterite

5. Land provides almost_______________ percent of our requirements.

a) 70 percent
b) 80 percent
c) 95 percent
d) 100 percent
II. Answer the following questions briefly (2 mark each)
6. What are the factors based on which soils are classified?
 7. Which layer of soil is most suitable for cultivation? Why?
8. Name any two agents of erosion.

III. Answer the following question. (3 marks each)

9. Mention any three uses of land.
10. Why is the use of excessive irrigation water harmful for the soil?
IV. 11. Case Study: Read the following passage and answer the given questions. (1×4 =4)
Land and soil resources are essential components of our natural environment, supporting various
ecosystems and providing the foundation for agriculture, forestry, and urban development.
Sustainable management of these resources is crucial to ensure their long-term availability and to
mitigate the adverse effects of land degradation and soil erosion. This case study examines a real-
world example of land and soil resource management to highlight the importance of sustainable
practices.
a. Name any two essential components of our natural environment. 2
b. How can we mitigate the adverse effects of land degradation and soil erosion? 2
V. Answer the following question. (5 Marks)
12. Soil erosion is caused by both physical and human factors. Justify.

Chapters: Water Resources

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

1. The percentage of the total water on the Earth is easily available- and fit for human 1
use is____________.
a) 2%
b) 3%
c) 4%
d) 1%

2 Which of the following countries does not face water scarcity? 1

a) The United Kingdom
b) Australia
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Algeria

3 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and 1
Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the correct option:
Assertion: Water has a high specific heat capacity, making it important for
temperature regulation on Earth.
 Reason: Water's high specific heat capacity allows it to absorb and release heat
slowly, helping to maintain stable temperatures in aquatic ecosystems and climate.
a) Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong but R is correct.

4 A disease that is not caused by contaminated water is ______________.

a) malaria
b) cholera
c) hepatitis
d) typhoid

Answer the following in two sentences each:

1. Name any two effective methods of irrigation. 2

2. What are the major contaminants of the sources of fresh water? 2
3. Explain the various forms of water found on the Earth. 3
4. Name a state of India which is facing water problem. Suggest measures that could 3
solve this problem.
Read the below passages and answer the questions:

Water is a fundamental molecule for life. It is an indispensable part of living

organisms, making up a significant portion of their composition. In addition to its
role in biology, water is essential for various human activities, such as agriculture,
industry, and daily life. It is a finite resource, and its availability is critical for the
well-being of people and the environment.
The Tennessee Valley Authority in the USA was the first multipurpose project to
be set up in the world. Some other important ones are Aswan in Egypt, Tarbela in
Pakistan, Hoover and Coulie in the USA and Volta in Ghana.

1. Which is the largest dam in Pakistan?

1
2. Why is water important for both living organisms and human activities?
2
Answer the following in five sentences each:
Water is a very precious natural resource and is useful to us in many ways. 5
Comment.

Chapter: Mineral and Power Resources

1_________ is the most abundantly available fossil fuels.
a) Petroleum
b) Natural Gas
c) Coal
d) Diesel
 2_______________ is the best quality of coal with about 90% of carbon.
a) Bituminous
b) Anthracite
c) Lignite
d) Peat

3. Gold and copper are examples of ______.

a) Ferrous minerals
b) Non-ferrous minerals
c) Organic minerals
d) Non-metallic minerals
4. _______________ is the ore of aluminium.
a) Magnetite
b) Hematite
c) Limonite
d) Bauxite
5. ____________ method is practiced when the resources are located very close to the surface.
a) Quarrying
b) Shaft mining
c) Drilling
d) Open-pit mining
II. Answer the following questions briefly (2 mark each)
6. How is electricity generated using geothermal energy?
7. Write any two uses of copper.
III. Answer the following question. (3 marks each)
8. Write any three uses of petroleum.
9. Describe the conditions required for the development of water power.
IV. Answer the following question. (5 Marks)
a) What are non-conventional sources of power? (2 marks)
b) Name any two renewable energy resources which can be used in UAE. Give reasons for your
answer. (3 marks)
Colonial rule and administration in India

Multiple Choice questions : ( 1 mark each)

1. Who was in charge of cities during the British rule?
a) Daroga
b) Kotwal
c) Chowkidar
d) Superintendent

2. In the context of colonial history, what does the term ‘Farman’ refer to?
a) A type of British fort in India
b) A document granting trading privileges
c) A religious text of the Mughal empire
d) A type of colonial tax
3. Which one of the following is the CORRECT statement of Imperialism?
e) Imperialism refers to a political system based on direct democracy.
f) Imperialism is a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through
diplomacy or military force.
g) Imperialism is primarily driven by the promotion of cultural diversity.
h) Imperialism is synonymous with isolation in foreign policy.
II. Answer the following in two sentences each: (2 marks each)

1. Explain any two methods used by the British to expand their territories.
2. In what ways were the soldiers employed by the British different from those
employed by the Indian rulers?
III. Answer the following in three sentences each: (3 marks)

1. How do the various pillars of administration interact to ensure the effective

functioning of the government?

IV. Case Study: Read the following passage and answer the questions given. (4)

While India was being colonized, the thirteen colonies of America under the British
gained independence in 1783. With the independence of America, the foundation of
modern democracy was laid down. A widespread assertion of liberty, individual rights,
and equality in America became the basis of Republicanism in America. The example
of the first successful struggle against the European empire proved to be a model for
other colonies who realized that they could also break away from the empire and
become self-governing nations. The American Revolution inspired several nations to
overthrow their oppressive regimes. Among the notable ones were the Nation of Latin
America, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands. The ideals of the American Revolution
also inspired the Indians during their struggle for freedom
1. What were the ideals of the American Revolution?
2. How did the American War of Independence inspire the Indians to struggle
against British rule?
V. Answer the following in five sentences each: (5 Marks)
 1. The conquest of Bengal was a turning point in the history of India. Do you agree
with this statement? Do you think that the conquest of Bengal paved the way for British
supremacy in India?

History-Topic: Revolt of 1857

I. Multiple Choice Questions (5x1= 5 marks)
1. Which among the following is the most appropriate term for the chief native officer in the
East India Company?
A. Subedar C. Rajas
B. Taluqdar D. Viceroy

2. Who was the last emperor of the Mughal dynasty?

A. Shahjahan C. Shah Alam II
B. Bahadur Shah Zafar D. Aurangzeb

3. Where did the sepoy mutiny start from?

A. Bareilly C. Agra
B. Delhi D. Meerut

4. Which products from England flooded the Indian markets and created unemployment
among artisans and craftsmen?
A. Better quality C. Expensive
B. Hand-made D. Machine-made

5. Who among the following took the administrative powers as the aftermath of the revolt of
1857?
A. The Governor General C. The British Crown
B. The Company D. The Indian Administration

II. Answer the following questions. (3x2= 6 marks)

1. What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar's support to the rebellion have on the people and the
ruling families?
2. What profession did the artisans and craftsmen turn to when they could no longer make
profit from their products?
3. What was the Revolt of 1857 also known as? Why?

III. Answer the following questions. (1x3= 3marks)

1. Why were the social reforms introduced by the British resented by the Indians?

IV. CASE STUDY (4x1= 4 marks)

Read the following passage and answer the given questions.
 Since the mid-eighteenth century, nawabs and rajas had seen their power erode. They had
gradually lost their authority and honour. Residents had been stationed in many courts, the
freedom of the rulers reduced, their armed forces disbanded, and their revenues and territories
taken away by stages. Many ruling families tried to negotiate with the Company to protect
their interests. Awadh was one of the last territories to be annexed. In 1801, a subsidiary
alliance was imposed on Awadh, and in 1856 it was taken over. Governor-General Dalhousie
declared that the territory was being misgoverned and British rule was needed to ensure
proper administration. The Company even began to plan how to bring the Mughal dynasty to
an end. The name of the Mughal king was removed from the coins minted by the Company. In
1849, Governor-General Dalhousie announced that after the death of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the
family of the king would be shifted out of the Red Fort and given another place in Delhi to
reside in
Q1. What was the reason given by the British while imposing the subsidiary alliance on
Awadh?
(1)
Q2. Can you name the famous queen who played an important role in the revolt of 1857?
How did she defend her kingdom?
(1)
Q3. In which part of India was the revolt mainly concentrated in? (1)
Q4. Who did company place inside the courts of the local rulers and why? (1)

V. What changes took place after the revolt of 1857? (5

marks)