Q21. Below are the two statements in the context of new popular Indian art in the nineteenth century. Statement (A) Many painting mocked at the changes they saw around, ridiculing the new tastes of those who spoke in English arid warned against women moving out of their homes. Statement (B) Images were used to express nationalist ideas and inspire people against British rule.
A (A) is wrong but (B) is right. B Both (A) and (B) are correct and (B) is the correct interpretation of (A). C Both (A) and (B) are correct but (B) is not the correct interpretation of (A). D (A) is correct. but (B) is wrong.
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Correct answer: Both (A) and (B) are correct but (B) is not the correct interpretation of (A).
Q22. Which of the following may be considered as a primary source for understanding early humans in India?
A Rock paintings of Madhya Pradesh B Kangra style painting C Girnar rock inscription D Padshahnama painting·
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Correct answer: Rock paintings of Madhya Pradesh
Q23. Children in pre-British times were taught
A For assessment through an annual exam B In state institutions C By payment of a fixed fee D Throughout the year except harvest time when they worked in the fields.
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Correct answer: Throughout the year except harvest time when they worked in the fields.
Q24. Below are two statements (A) and (B) in the context of emergence of nation states in Europe in 18-19th centuries. Statement (A) Till the eighteen century, people in Europe saw themselves as nation states. Statement (B) A consciousness was created in the early nineteenth century among the people that each linguistic community was a separate nation.
A (A) is wrong, but (B) is correct. B Both (A) and (B) are correct and (B) is the correct interpretation of (A). C Both (A) and (B) are correct but (B) not the correct interpretation of (A). D (A) is correct, but (B) is wrong.
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Correct answer: Both (A) and (B) are correct but (B) not the correct interpretation of (A).
Q25. BCE stands for
A Before Contemporary Era B Before Christian Era C Before Common Era D Before Caesar Era
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Correct answer: Before Common Era
Q26. How do we know today that Ostriches were found in India during the Paleolithic period?
A These are described in the memories of foreign travellers. B We have vivid description of these birds in the writings of that time. C Large quantities of ostriches egg shells were found at Patna in Maharasthra. D We have archived oral memories on ostriches in Delhi's National Museum.
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Correct answer: Large quantities of ostriches egg shells were found at Patna in Maharasthra.
Q27. How did the Harappan civilization come to an end? . A. It appears as if the rulers lost control, B. There could have been deforestation in the area. C. There were floods in the entire area of the civilization. D. The rivers dried up probably. Choose the correct explanation.
A B, C, D B A, B, C C A, B, D D A, C, D
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Correct answer: A, B, D
Q28. Under the Mahayana Buddhism
A Mathura and Taxila declined as centres of sculpture. B Buddha’s presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs. C Statues of Buddha were made. D Bodhisattvas were not accepted as they were yet to attain enlightenment.
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Correct answer: Statues of Buddha were made.
Q29. What is true in the context of administration and consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs?
A Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for a longer duration. B Large parts of the subcontinent remained under the control of the Delhi Sultans. C The forested areas in the gangetic plain were penetrated for the first time. D It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi.
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Correct answer: It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi.
Q30. Which of the following statements is incorrect in the historical reconstruction of tribal people?
A Tribal societies depended on each other for their diverse needs. B Contemporary historians and travellers give scanty information about tribes. C Most tribal groups kept written records. D Tribal people preserved customs and oral traditions.
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Correct answer: Most tribal groups kept written records.
Q31. The following is not an example of gender stereotyping:
A Boys and girls are made to sit in separate rows for ensuring discipline in class. B Only boys being encouraged to participate in the football tournament. C Only the girls in class are asked to decorate the class boards. D While boys try to monopolise the class discussions, attention is given to both girls and boys to encourage participation.
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Correct answer: While boys try to monopolise the class discussions, attention is given to both girls and boys to encourage participation.
Q32. Effective teaching of social science would require: A. Perpetuating all cultural practices of the past. B. Critical analysis of literary texts, howsoever old they may be. C. Discarding all sources which are non-textual. D. Giving primacy to triangulation of sources. Choose the correct option.
A C and D only B A and C only C B and C only D B and D only
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Correct answer: B and D only
Q33. Sensitivity on ‘social justice’ in a classroom can be encouraged by : A. Incorporating contemporary excerpts from people’s struggles and stories of advocacy during classroom discussions. B. Keeping the understanding of the historical context of the Indian social milieu in the context of unequal power equations. C. Engaging in classroom discussions on the constitutional provisions on social justice. D. Prompt corporal punishment on the defaulting children. Choose the correct option.
A C and D B A and B C A, B and C D B, C and D
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Correct answer: A, B and C
Q34. Pedagogy of history would try to A. Construct history on the basis of sources. B. Trace continuity and change in the social processes in history. C. History engage with differences in interpretations and accept the dominant community’s views D. History view events by situating them within socio-political contexts of a particular period. Choose the correct option.
A B, C, D only B A, B, C only C A, B, D only D A, C, D only
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Correct answer: A, C, D only
Q35. The Right to Pollution free air has been recognized as part of which particular Fundamental Right in India?
A Freedom B Equality C Life D Justice
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Correct answer: Life
Q36. Who coined the phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’ to describe India?
A Rajendra Prasad B Jawaharlal Nehru C BR Ambedkar D MK Gandhi
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Correct answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Q37. How many members in Lok Sabha are nominated and not elected?
A 0 (none) B 4 (four) C 1 (one) D 2 (two)
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Correct answer: 2 (two)
Q38. In 2006, the form of Government in Nepal changed from Monarchy to ……… .
A Oligarchy B Autocracy C Tyranny D Democracy
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Correct answer: Democracy
Q39. What is known as the Costa Rican approach in the area of public health ?
A spending on the health of the armymen. B equal spending on health and defence. C defence budget to be more than health budget. D not having an army to maintain to be able to spend more on public health. .
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Correct answer: not having an army to maintain to be able to spend more on public health. .
Q40. In 1997, the Supreme Court in India formulated the Vishakha guidelines to protect women from Sexual Harassment ………… .
A on streets B in vehicles C at work places D in marital relationship
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Correct answer: at work places