MCQ’s

1. Where do people directly participate and seek answers from

their elected representatives?
A. Gram Panchayat
B. Parliament house
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
2. Block development officer is the officer of ________
A. Village
B. District
C. Block
D. None of these
3. The Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro was primarily used for:
A. Storing grains
B. Religious or ceremonial purposes
C. Serving as a market place
D. Housing the rulers
4. Which material was commonly used to make Harappan
seals?
A. Wood
B. Iron
C. Stone
D. Clay
5. What was a key difference between the rajas of the
mahajanapadas and the Rigvedic period?
A. Mahajanapada rajas performed sacrifices
B. Mahajanapada rajas maintained regular armies
C. Rigvedic rajas collected regular taxes
D. Rigvedic rajas built large forts
6. A _______is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.
A. sketch
B. plan
C. atlas
D. Both a and b
7. A ________is a drawing mainly based on memory and spot
observation and not to scale.
A. sketch
B. plan
C. atlas
D. Both a and b
8. Imagine you are living in Australia. What climatic
condition would you experience in December?
A. It would be summer with long days and short nights.
B. It would be winter with short days and long nights.
C. It would be spri ng with moderate days and nights.
D. It would be autumn with balanced day and night lengths.
9. What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
A. The rotation of the Earth on its axis
B. The revolution of the Earth around the Sun
C. The tilt of the Earth's axis
D. Both the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around
the Sun
10. What is depicted on most Harappan seals?
A. Scenes of farming
B. Images of animals
C. Portraits of rulers
D. Maps of the city
11. An ________ is a collection of maps – usually arranged
according to different themes.
A. sketch
B. plan
C. atlas
D. Both a and b
12. What happens on 21st June in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. The shortest day of the year
B. Equal day and night
C. The longest day of the year
D. Continuous night
13. Which of the following maps would you use to find the
Mountains, Rivers, Plains, Plateaus?
A. Physical map
B. Political map
C. Thematic map
D. Sketch map
14. Which of the following maps would you use to find the
theme of rainfall, forests etc?
A. Physical map
B. Political map
C. Thematic map
D. Sketch map
15. Which of the following maps would you use to find the
boundaries of different countries?
A. Physical map
B. Political map
C. Thematic map
D. Sketch map
16. The streetlights in her neighbourhood were not working
and it was reported to the local government office. This shows
that the local government is responsible for:
A. Building national highways
B. Maintaining public services like streetlights
C. Setting up international trade agreements
D. Conducting state-level elections
17. When the government has started a new programme to
provide free medicine, books & food to school children in
rural areas. This example shows that the government is:
A. Building new airports
B. Reducing the price of consumer goods
C. Supporting social welfare programs
D. Increasing the supply of electricity
18. The Gram Sabha of Prem village met to discuss the issue
of water shortage and school issue. Which function of the
Gram Sabha does this scenario illustrate?
A. Electing the village Sarpanch
B. Making decisions about local development
C. Conducting local festivals
D. Collecting taxes from villagers
19.The highest court of judgment in India is:
A. Supreme Court
B. High Courts
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
20. In my village, the Gram Sabha discussed the issue of
water shortage and decided to deepen handpumps and clean
wells. This solution is an example of:
A. Increasing the number of schools
B. Implementing a short-term solution to a local problem
C. Building new roads
D. Creating new job opportunities
21. What is the primary role of the Gram Panchayat?
A. To conduct national elections
B. To implement development programs in the village
C. To run private businesses
D. To oversee international trade
22. The _________ is that branch of the government that
interprets the law, settles disputes and administers justice to
all citizens.
A. Central Government
B. State Government
C. Judiciary
D. None of These
23. Who can attend the Gram Sabha meetings?
A. Only the elected representatives
B. Only men above the age of 18
C. All adults living in the area covered by the Panchayat
D. Only the village Sarpanch and Ward Members
24. The meaning of adults is _______
A. Only men
B. Only Women
C. Over the age of 18
D. None of these
25. The _______ is considered the watchdog of democracy,
and also the guardian of the Constitution.
A. Judiciary
B. State Government
C. Court
D. Law and Order
26. If Below Poverty Line person has financial stability and
he is taking advantage of BPL facilities?
A. They ignore it and move on
B. They ask the Panchayat to review and correct the list
C. They elect a new Sarpanch
D. They impose a fine on the person
27. Why is it important for the government to make rules for
everyone in the form of laws?
A. To reduce crime rates
B. To maintain peace and order in society
C. Both a and b
D. None of these
28. If the Earth did not have a tilted axis, what changes would
you expect in the sea level?
A. The environment would be unchanging, and the
temperature would vary upon latitude.
B. Equatorial regions would be constantly hot and humid, and
polar regions would always be cold.
C. Both a and b
D. None of these
29. Why did the rajas of mahajanapadas maintain large
armies?
A. To perform rituals
B. To collect taxes
C. To protect their kingdoms and expand their territories
D. To build large forts
30. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided
below.
Assertion (A): In a gana or a sangha, the rajas performed
rituals and made decisions collectively through assemblies.
Reason (R): Women, dasas, and kammakaras were allowed to
participate in these assemblies, contributing to the discussions
and debates.
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 true but R is false.
D.A is false but R is true.
31. The vessel in Janapada used for _____?
A. It was used for storing water.
B. It was meant for everyday household use.
C. It was used on special occasions, for important people and
to serve special food.
D. It was used for keeping ornaments.
32. Imagine you are on a trip to the North Pole during winter.
What would you observe about the day and night cycle?
A. Continuous daylight for six months
B. Continuous darkness for six months
C. Equal lengths of day and night throughout the year
D. Alternating day and night every 24 hours
33. The __________ means the land where the jana or the
people set feet and settled down".
A. janapada
B. mahajanapada
C. both a and b
D. none of these
34. Assertion(A): In cities like Kalibangan and Lothal fire
altars were constructed.
Reason(R): Presence of fire Altars at these sites points
towards sacrifices that were made at these sites.
(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 true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
35. Assertion(A): Sites like Mohenjodaro, Harappa, and
Lothal had elaborate store houses.
Reason(R): Massive store houses with elaborate planning
points towards storage of grains for later use.
(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 true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

36. Kindly refer Map from LR 1 History (p.no 264 and

279) which we have already solved in class.