Achariya WGIS Revision 1

In Frederick Sorrieu's utopian vision, the saints, angel and Christ symbolize-

• Equality among people
• Fraternity among nations
• Freedom of nations
• Resentment against nations

Certain events are given below. Choose the appropriate chronological order:
1. Coming of Simon Commission to India
2. Demand of Purna Swaraj in Lahore Session of INC.
3. Government of India Act, 1919
4. Champaran Satyagraha

• 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
• 1 - 2 - 4 - 3
• 2 - 3 - 1 - 4
• 4 - 3 - 1 - 2

Which of the following was a major reason for the expansion of international trade in the 19th century?

• The rise of European colonial empires and advancements in transportation.
• The abolition of slavery, which reduced the need for international trade.
• The decline in demand for raw materials like cotton and sugar.
• The establishment of the World Trade Organization, regulating global trade.

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the spread of information in Europe. Which of the following were effects of the invention of the printing press?

• Increased literacy rates and knowledge dissemination.
• Spread of scientific ideas and the Protestant Reformation.
• Decline in religious influence over education.
• Expansion of the feudal system.

Which resource is renewable and can be replenished over a relatively short period of time through natural processes?

• Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, which take millions of years to form.
• Solar energy from the sun, which is available in abundance and continuously replenished.
• Mineral resources such as iron ore, which are formed over geological time scales.
• Non-renewable resources like natural gas, which cannot be regenerated once consumed.

The Western Ghats are recognized as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Analyze the following statements about the Western Ghats:

• Rich biodiversity and numerous endemic species.
• Significant role in monsoon rainfall patterns.
• Home to many indigenous communities and forest reserves.
• High industrialization and urbanization.

Match River with Dam and choose the correct option:
Column-A (River) Column-B (Dam)
A. Mahanadi 1. Sardar Sarovar
B. Narmada 2. Hirakud
C. Chambal 3. Salal
D. Chenab 4. Rana Pratap Sagar

• A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
• A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
• A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
• A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of power sharing in a democratic system of governance?

• Concentrating all governmental powers in the central authority for efficient decision-making.
• Distributing governmental powers among various levels and branches to prevent misuse.
• Allocating power solely to the legislative branch to ensure balanced governance.
• Granting all powers to the executive branch to maintain order and stability.

India has adopted a federal system of government to accommodate diversity. Which of the following statements about Indian federalism are correct?

• Power is divided between the central and state governments.
• The constitution upholds the fundamental rights.

• State governments have complete autonomy over foreign affairs.
• The central government has no role in financial distribution among states.

What is Caste Discrimination, and why is it considered a major social issue in India?

• Treating individuals based on their caste, leading to social inequality and exclusion.
• Promoting caste-based systems to maintain social order and hierarchy.
• Encouraging the mixing of different castes to create a unified society.
• Ignoring caste differences to ensure everyone is treated equally.