Sample Set 2- MCQs for Board Exam 2024-24

Arrange the following events in a chronological order.

1. 1. Paper reached Europe from China.

2. 2. Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand printing technology into Japan.

3. 3. Marco Polo brought Woodblock printing technology in Europe from China.

4. 4. Printing done in China by rubbing paper against the inked surface of wooden blocks.

• 4, 2, 3, 1

• 4, 2, 1, 3

• 3, 2, 4, 1

• 2, 3, 1, 4

As a citizen of a country with a democratic form of government, what measures would effectively ensure power-sharing and prevent any branch of govt. from having absolute power? Which of the following measures would best meet this goal?

• The Central Govt. holds all power and has ultimate authority in all matters.

• Power is divided between Central Govt. and State/Provincial Govt. , with each level having its own distinct areas of influence.

• The power of govt. is separated into Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches, each with distinct responsibilities and authority.

• Power is shared among multiple levels of govt. with each level possessing some degree of independent decision-making power.

Who among the following published ‘Samvad Kaumudi’?

• Rashsundari Debi

• Tarabai Shinde

• Raja Rammohan Roy

• RAm Chaddha

Assertion: On Prussian initiative ‘Zolleverin’ Custom Union was formed.

Reason: It was to create unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital.

• Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

• Both A and R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of R

• A is true, but R is false

• A is false, but R is true.

How do political parties ensure accountability to the public? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

• Through press conferences

• Through social media compaigns

• Through encouraging partisanship

• Through elections and voter support

Identify the correct statements regarding the Act of Union.

1. 1. It was signed in 1707.

2. 2. It was signed between England and Scotland.

3. 3. It resulted in the establishment of democracy in Scotlant.

4. 4. It resulted in the formation of United Kingdom of Great Britain.

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 1, 2 and 4

During the Indian Freedom struggle, why did the Rowlatt Act arouse popular outrage?

• It curtailed the freedom of religion.

• It curtailed trade union activities.

• It was against the Champaran Satyagraha

• It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

Which of the following options are correct about Napoleon?

1. 1. He introduced Napoleonic Code.

2. 2. He promote democracy in France

3. 3. He made the administrative system more rational and efficient.

   1. 4. The Napoleonic Code was exported to all the regions under French control.

• 1. 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1, 3 and 4

• 3 and 4

Identify the soil with the help of clues given below:

• - It is found in the deccan trap and is made up of lava flows.

  • - It develops deep cracks during the hot summer, which develops in aeration of the soil.

• Forest Soil

• Black Soil

• Laterite Soil

• Yellow Soil

What is the primary purpose of the Sardar Sarovar Dam Project?

• To generate eletricity for nearby regions.

• To provide irrigation facilities to drought-prone and desert areas.

• To promote tourism and recreational activities

• To control flooding in the Narmada river basin.