Questions : Rights and Duties

 Rights and Duties

Q.1. When did India become independent?

Q.2. What was formed to decide the kind of government we would have?

Q.3. When was the Indian Constitution passed?

Q.4. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?

Q.5. Which kind of country India became with the passing of the Indian Constitution?

Q.6. What is a constitution?

Q.7. What are the guiding principles of our constitution?

Q.8. What is democracy?

Q.9. What is socialism?

Q.10. What is secularism?

Q.11. Which are the main pillars of the Indian Republic?

Q.12. What are Fundamental Rights?

Q.13. What are Fundamental Duties?

Q.14. Which are the six fundamental rights?

Q.15. Explain the right to equality.

Q.16. Explain the right to freedom of expression.

Q.17. Explain the right to constitutional remedies.

Q.18. Explain the right to freedom of religion.

Q.19. Explain the cultural and educational rights.

Q.20. Explain the right against exploitation.

Q.21. When can fundamental rights be suspended?

Q.22. List the fundamental duties which should be followed by us as citizens of India.

Q.23. What are directive principles?

Q.24. List some of the directive principles.

Questions : National Symbols

 National Symbols

Q.1. What is the purpose of national symbols?

Q.2. Which is the most important symbol of our freedom?

Q.3. How many colors are there in our national flag?

Q.4. Which colors are present in our national flag?

Q.5. What does each color symbolize?

Q.6. What does the chakra stand for and how many spokes does it has?

Q.7. What is the source of our national emblem?

Q.8. Where is the national emblem used?

Q.9. Describe our national emblem?

Q.10. Which animals are found on our national emblem?

Q.11. The slogan Truth Always Triumphs is taken from where?

Q.12. Who wrote and composed our national anthem?

Q.13. Which is our national bird?

Q.14. Which is our national flower?

Q.15. Which is our national animal?

Questions : Our Government

 Our Government

Q.1. How many states and union territories does India have?

Q.2. How many levels of government does India have?

Q.3. Which government is present at which level?

Q.4. What is the aim of both the governments?

Q.5. What are the responsibilities of the Central Government?

Q.6. What are the responsibilities of the State Government?

Q.7. What is the composition of the Central Government?

Q.8. Which is the highest law making body?

Q.9. What does the parliament consist of?

Q.10. Describe Lok Sabha.

Q.11. What is the age limit to contest election for the Lok Sabha?

Q.12. How many members are there in the Lok Sabha?

Q.13. Describe Rajya Sabha.

Q.14. How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

Q.15. Who is a President?

Q.16. How is the President elected?

Q.17. Who is the Prime Minister?

Q.18. What is the purpose of the Prime Minister?

Q.19. Which is the lawmaking body of the state?

Q.20. How are the members of the Legislative Assembly elected?

Q.21. What is the term of a MLA?

Q.22. Who is the head of the state?

Q.23. Who appoints the Governor?

Q.24. Who appoints the Chief Minister and on what basis?

Q.25. When can a citizen of India approach the court?

Q.26. Which is the highest court of India?

Q.27. Who appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

Q.28. Which is the highest court in the state?

Q.29. Which courts are present at the district levels?

Questions : People who enriched our culture

 People who enriched our culture 

Q.1. Which are the main religions of India?

Q.2. Which is the oldest religion in the world?

Q.3. The Supreme God is worshiped in Hindus in how many forms?

Q.4. Name the holy book of Hindus.

Q.5. Name some Hindu religious leaders.

Q.6. Who founded Islam?

Q.7. When and where was Prophet Mohammad born?

Q.8. What was preached by Prophet Mohammad?

Q.9. Name the holy book of Muslims?

Q.10. Who founded Jainism?

Q.11. What were the teachings of Lord Mahavira?

Q.12. Who founded Buddhism?

Q.13. What are the eightfold principles of Gautam Buddha?

Q.14. Which are the holy books of Buddhists?

Q.15. Who founded Sikhism?

Q.16. How many gurus are there of Sikhs?

Q.17. Who was the tenth guru of Sikhs?

Q.18. What was founded by the tenth guru of Sikhs?

Q.19. Which is the holy book of Sikhs?

Q.20. Who founded Christianity?

Q.21. What was taught by Jesus Christ?

Q.22. Where was Jesus Christ born?

Q.23. Which is the holy book of Christians?

Q.24. Who founded Zoroastrianism?

Q.25. What are the followers of Zoroastrianism called?

Q.26. Name the holy book of Zoroastrianism?

Q.27. Name the most important festival of Parsees.

Q.28. Which battle changed the life of Ashoka?

Q.29. When did Akbar become the emperor of India?

Q.30. Which religion was founded by Akbar?

Q.31. Who were the Navratnas of Akbar’s Court?

Q.32. Name a great ruler of Vijaynagar.

Q.33. Name a famous courtier of Vijaynagar.

Q.34. Which two contributions were given by the Indian Mathematicians?

Q.35. Name two well-known Indian Astronomers.

Q.36. What was the contribution of Aryabhatta to Mathematics?

Q.37. Name two Indians who contributed to the field of Medical Science.

Q.38. Who is called the king of Indian Physicians?

Q.39. Who is called the father of Plastic surgery?

Q.40. Which is the oldest system of medicine?

Q.41. Name seven Indian Scientists of Modern India?

Questions : Our Culture and Heritage

 Our Culture and Heritage

Q.1. How is the culture of a country defined?

Q.2. What is the most important means of communication?

Q.3. How many languages are recognized by the constitution of India?

Q.4. Name the languages which are recognized by the constitution of India.

Q.5. Which are the oldest languages?

Q.6. Which is the official language of India?

Q.7. Name three languages which are written from right to left.

Q.8. Which is the most popular dress of the women?

Q.9. Women of which state wear Ghagra?

Q.10. Which are the two main types of dance and music?

Q.11. Name some classical dances of India and their states.

Q.12. Where was Kathak originally performed?

Q.13. When are folk dances performed?

Q.14. Name some popular folk dances and their states.

Q.15. Which are the two main styles of classical music and where they developed?

Q.16. Name the musical instruments that are used in classical music.

Q.17. What is depicted by the paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves?

Q.18. What are miniature paintings?

Q.19. What are monuments?

Q.20. Which temple has a chariot drawn by seven horses?

Q.21. Which temple is carved out of a single stone?

Q.22. How many pillars are there in the hall of Meenakshi Temple?

Q.23. What is the hall of Meenakshi Temple called?

Q.24. Name some of our architectural heritage?

Q.25. Name some examples of Indian architecture of modern times.

Q.26. Which are the three types of festivals we celebrate?

Q.27. Name three national festivals.

Q.28. Name eight religious festivals.

Q.29. Name some harvest festivals and their states.

Questions : Our Livestock and Human Resources

 Our Livestock and Human Resources

Q.1. What is livestock?

Q.2. Which animals are included in livestock?

Q.3. Why are livestock in India called beasts of burden?

Q.4. What are milch animals?

Q.5. How is milk used?

Q.6. Name two programs which have been started by the Indian government to increase the production of milk.

Q.7. Name the animals which give us wool?

Q.8. What is used as fuel in villages?

Q.9. What is the use of dung?

Q.10. Where are hens and ducks reared?

Q.11. Hens and ducks are domesticated for what purposes?

Q.12. What is pisciculture?

Q.13. Name one important source of protein.

Q.14. Name a programme launched by our government to increase the production of fish.

Q.15. What is used as a means of transport in the desert?

Q.16. What is used as a means of transport in the hilly areas?

Q.17. What has been done to treat the sick animals in villages?

Q.18. What has been established to keep the cows in ideal conditions?

Q.19. What are the most important natural resources of a country?

Q.20. When can a human being utilise natural resources in a proper way?

Q.21. What is the position of our country in population?

Q.22. What are the fields in which our country has made tremendous progress?

Q.23. What are the problems linked to the rapid population growth?

Q.24. Which problems are affecting the economic growth of our country?

Q.25. How can we bring down the birth rate of a country?

Q.26. Which mission aims at educating illiterate adults and was started in which year?

Questions : Means of Transport

 Means of Transport

Q.1. What is transport?

Q.2. What is the effect of means of transport on the world?

Q.3. What are the different ways of travelling?

Q.4. The type of transport we use depends on what factors?

Q.5. In how many types have the roads been divided into our country?

Q.6. What are called district roads or branch roads?

Q.7. What are called state highways?

Q.8. What are called national highways?

Q.9. What is Grand Trunk Road?

Q.10. Where did the first train run?

Q.11. How many kinds of trains are there?

Q.12. Name some fastest trains of India.

Q.13. What is the name given to the underground trains running in Delhi and Kolkata?

Q.14. Where can we find toy trains?

Q.15. What are the means of travel over Waterways?

Q.16. Name some waterways.

Q.17. Name the three rivers navigable in India.

Q.18. How many ports does India have along its coastline?

Q.19. Name some important ports of India.

Q.20. How is air transport useful to us?

Q.21. Name some major airlines of our country.

Q.22. Name the types of airlines in India.

Q.23. Name some places where International airports are located.

Questions : India : Agriculture and Industries

 India: Agriculture and Industries

Q.1. Which two sectors play an important role in the progress of our country?

Q.2. Name the two types of crops produced in India.

Q.3. What are food crops?

Q.4. Which are the main food crops of India?

Q.5. Name the states where rice is grown?

Q.6. Which kind of weather is necessary to grow rice?

Q.7. Name the states where wheat is grown?

Q.8. Which kind of weather is necessary to grow wheat?

Q.9. Where are millets grown in India?

Q.10. Name the state where millets are grown?

Q.11. What are millets?

Q.12. What are pulses?

Q.13. What are cash crops?

Q.14. Name the most important cash crops of India.

Q.15. Name two beverages.

Q.16. What is called the queen of beverages?

Q.17. Where are tea and coffee grown in India?

Q.18. What is the use of sugarcane?

Q.19. Which country is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world?

Q.20. Which kind of weather and soil is needed to grow sugarcane?

Q.21. Name the states where sugarcane is grown.

Q.22. What is the use of jute?

Q.23. Where is Jute grown in our country?

Q.24. What is the use of cotton?

Q.25. Which kind of weather and soil is necessary to grow cotton?

Q.26. Which are the Cotton producing States?

Q.27. What are oil seeds?

Q.28. What conditions are necessary to grow oil seeds?

Q.29. What is the use of oil seeds?

Q.30. Name some Indian spices.

Q.31. Where are spices grown in our country?

Q.32. What is manufacturing or industry?

Q.33. What are the things needed to setup an industry?

Q.34. In how many categories are industries in India classified?

Q.35. What are cottage industries?

Q.36. Give three examples of cottage industries.

Q.37. What are small scale industries?

Q.38. Give examples of things made in small scale industries.

Q.39. What are large scale industries?

Q.40. Give examples of large scale industries.

Q.41. Where are textile mills located in our country?

Q.42. Which state was once called the Manchester of India?

Q.43. Where are iron and steel plants located in a country?

Q.44. Where are automobile industries located in our country?

Q.45. Which is the second biggest industry in the country?

Q.46. Where are Sugar Mills located in our country?

Q.47. Where are fertilizer plants located in our country?

Q.48. Where are industry for electronic goods located in our country?

Q.49. Where are shipbuilding industry located in our country?

Questions : India : Mineral Wealths

  India: Mineral Wealths

Q.1. What are minerals?

Q.2. What is mining?

Q.3. What are mines?

Q.4. What are ores?

Q.5. What are the two types of minerals found in the earth?

Q.6. Give examples of some common metals.

Q.7. Iron is used to make which substances?

Q.8. Name some places where iron mines are found.

Q.9. Which was the first metal used by the man?

Q.10. Name some places where copper ore is found in India.

Q.11. Name the Copperfield found in Rajasthan.

Q.12. Name some materials made of copper.

Q.13. Name the ore of aluminium.

Q.14. Name the places where bauxite ore is found.

Q.15. What substances are made from aluminium?

Q.16. Name one precious metal.

Q.17. Name two states where gold is found.

Q.18. Name eight metals found in India.

Q.19. Name some non metallic minerals.

Q.20. Name two fossil fuels.

Q.21. Coal is used for which purpose?

Q.22. Name the states where coal is found.

Q.23. What is petroleum?

Q.24. Where is petroleum found in India?

Q.25. Where are petroleum refineries situated in India?

Q.26. What are the substances we get from Petroleum?

Q.27. Which gas is used in vehicles to control air pollution?

Q.28. Which kind of resources are minerals?

Q.29. Name some sources of energy.

Q.30. Name one non conventional source of energy.

Q.31. Name one source of energy which is pollution free other than solar energy?

Questions : India : Water Resources

 India: Water Resources

Q.1. Why do we need water?

Q.2. What percentage of water on the earth is in the seas and oceans?

Q.3. Why are the waters of the seas and oceans not suitable for domestic and agricultural use?

Q.4. Where is freshwater found?

Q.5. What is the main source of water?

Q.6. Which kind of energy is generated by water?

Q.7. What is the source of water in rural areas?

Q.8. What kind of diseases are caused by using dirty water?

Q.9. Whose responsibility is to provide safe drinking water to people?

Q.10. How can we conserve water?

Q.11. What are canals?

Q.12. Name some canals of our country.

Q.13. What are wells?

Q.14. What are tubewells?

Q.15. Where are tubewells used for irrigation?

Q.16. What are tanks?

Q.17. Where are tanks found in India?

Q.18. What are dams?

Q.19. What are the purpose of dams?

Q.20. What is hydroelectricity?

Q.21. Who called dams as the temples of modern India?

Q.22. Name some multipurpose projects in India?

Q.23. Which is the largest dam in India? Where is it built?

Q.24. Damodar Valley projects provide irrigation water to which state?

Q.25. Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river?

Q.26. Which is the longest dam in the world?

Q.27. Name the important dams of South India.

Questions : India : Forest and Wildlife

 India: Forest and Wildlife

Q.1. Name some natural resources?

Q.2. What is a forest?

Q.3. Why is forest called natural vegetation?

Q.4. Which things are provided by forests to us?

Q.5. Why are forests useful?

Q.6. How forests boost tourism and provide employment?

Q.7. Name the types of forest.

Q.8. What is the characteristic of an evergreen forest?

Q.9. What are the main trees of Evergreen forest?

Q.10. Where are evergreen forests found in India?

Q.11. What is the characteristic of a deciduous forest?

Q.12. Name some trees of deciduous forest.

Q.13. Where are deciduous forests found in India?

Q.14. Where are coniferous forests found?

Q.15. What is the characteristic of coniferous forest?

Q.16. Name some trees of coniferous forest.

Q.17. Where are thorny and Scrub forests found?

Q.18. Name some trees of thorny and Scrub forest?

Q.19. What are the characteristics of thorny and Scrub forest?

Q.20. What is the other name for tidal forests?

Q.21. What are the characteristics of tidal forests?

Q.22. Where are tidal forests found in India?

Q.23. What is deforestation?

Q.24. What are the problems caused by deforestation?

Q.25. Which programs are launched by Government of India to plant trees?

Q.26. Why animals are hunted and killed?

Q.27. What are known as forest reserves and  wildlife sanctuaries?

Q.28. Name some wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India? Where they are present?

Q.29. Name some animals found in the wildlife sanctuaries.

Questions: India : Our Soil

  India : Our Soil

Q.1. What is soil?

Q.2. Why is the soil important?

Q.3. How is soil formed?

Q.4. How many kinds of soil India has?

Q.5. Which is the most fertile soil of India?

Q.6. What is alluvial soil?

Q.7. How is alluvial soil formed?

Q.8. Which crops can be grown well in the alluvial soil?

Q.9. What is black soil?

Q.10. How is a black soil formed?

Q.11. Where is black soil found?

Q.12. Which crops can be grown in black soil?

Q.13. What is the other name of black soil?

Q.14. Where is laterite soil found in India?

Q.15. How is a laterite soil formed?

Q.16. Which plants grow well in Laterite soil?

Q.17. Which soil can be used for making bricks?

Q.18. What is the use of humus?

Q.19. Where is mountain soil found in India?

Q.20. What can be grown in mountain soil?

Q.21. Where is sandy soil found?

Q.22. Which crops can be grown in sandy soil and how?

Q.23. Where is red soil found?

Q.24. How and which crops can be grown in red soil?

Q.25. How does soil erosion happen?

Q.26. What is the main reason for soil erosion?

Q.27. How can we check soil erosion?