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EX-1 M.C.Q.
Ex-2. Blanks
1. We must not engage in Violence.
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EX V Give Reasons
1. It is very difficult for a single government to run the entire country------because our country is very
big. It is not possible for a single government to look after the entire country properly.
2. Emperor Ashoka gave up wars because------ he was very sad to see thousands of dead and injured
soldiers after the battle of Kalinga.
3. The Indian Railways is known as the lifeline of our country.--------- because railways carry a large
number of people from one place to another at the same time.
4. Airways play an important role during the time of disaster-----because during these times,food and
other supplies can be air dropped t reach the affected people quickly.
5. Water transport is the cheapest mode of transport ---- because it is very useful for transporting bulky
goods such as iron-ore, coal, petroleum, timber products etc.
6. Communication is important in our lives--- because through communication we can express our
thoughts, share ideas and exchange information.
7. Television is an important means of mass communication---because through this medium , we not
only hear the latest news and entertainment programmes but also we can see them.
8. The Directive principles are treated as the guidelines for the government---because it helps the
government to make policies for the welfare of the people.
9. The desert areas have les vegetation because it receives very less rainfall.
10. The desert animals have light colored fur which helps to --- keep them cool.
11. The days are hot while the nights are cold because The sand in the desert heats up very fast during
the day time and cools down faster at night.
1. A small hill of sand formed by wind near the desert. Ans: Sand dunes
2. Animals found in the western desert. Ans: Black Buck , Indian wild Ass.
3. Hottest state of India. Ans : Rajasthan
4. A woody plant of low height having several growing from the base. Ans: Shrub
5. Famous canal used for irrigation in Rajasthan. Ans: Indira Gandhi Canal
6. People are free to elect their representatives. Ans: Democracy
7. All the citizens of India should enjoy social equality and economic property.(Socialism
8. Treating all the religions equally. Ans: Secularism
9. Three goals laid in the constitution. Ans. Socialism, Secularism, Democracy.
10. A set of rules according to which a government runs a country. Ans. Constitution.
11. Name any three ways of sending messages to a large number of people.
Ans: News Paper , Radio, Television
12. An important means of sending a written message or photograph to someone. (Fax
13. Two means of communication through the computer. Ans: Internet, Email.
14. A person who legally belongs to a particular country. Ans: Citizen
5. Which government officer helps the Gram Panchayat, the Municipality and the Municipal Corporation is
doing their work?
Ans. 1) Talati in Gram Panchayat.
2) Chief Officer in Municipality.
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12. Adi Shankaracharya founded mathas at four places in India. Name those places.
Ans. Four mathas founded by Adi Shankaracharya are:
1) Sringeri in Karnataka.
2) Dwarka in Gujarat.
3) Puri in Orissa.
4) Jyotirmath in Uttarakhand.
11. What do the three stripes of different colours and the Ashoka Chakra in our national flag indicates?
Ans. In our national flag
1) Deep saffron colour symbolizes bravery and sacrifice.
2) White colour symbolizes peace and truth.
3) Dark green colour indicates prosperity and faith.
4) Navy blue Ashoka chakra indicates constant progress and development.
14. What works are performed by your institute of the local self-government? OR What does the Gram
Panchayat do?
Ans. The institute of local self-government perform the following tasks:-
1) It arranges drinking water.
2) Arranges road light on roads.
3) Arranges proper medical and educational facilities.
4) Keeps the records of birth and death
5) Collect different taxes.
3) Ashoka
1. Ashoka was a great king of the Maurya Dynasty.
2. He won many battles. The battle of Kalinga was the turning point of his life.
3. After the battle of Kalinga, he gave up violence and took to the path of Buddhism and non violence.
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4. He did a lot for the welfare of the people by making roads , free hospitals for the sick people, wells and rest
houses.
5. The national emblem of India has been adopted from ashoks pillar at Sarnath.
4) Means of Transport
1. The four means of transport are roadways, airways, railways and waterways.
2. Roadways are the most convenient mode of transport. India has a large network of roads.
3. India has one of the worlds largest network of railways.
4. Airways are the fastest but also the most expensive mode of transport.
5. Waterways is the cheapest mode of transport, useful for transporting bulky goods.
5) Means of Communication
1. Today we have more reliable and fast methods of sending messages.
2. We can send letters, money orders, parcels and telegram through a post.
3. Telephone is the fastest and the most convenient means of sending spoken messages.
4. Newspapers, Radio and television are means of mass communication.
5. Television is the most popular means of mass communication.