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SOCIAL SCIENCE

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which was the first major civilisation in India?

a)

Mauryan Empire

b)

Harappan Civilisation

c)

Gupta Empire

d)

Mughal Empire

2.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its:

a)

stone temples

b)

planned cities & drainage systems

c)

iron tools

d)

handwritten scriptures

3.

What was the main occupation of the people in the Harappan Civilization?

a)

farming

b)

hunting

c)

industrial work

d)

fishing

4.

Which of the following is a primary activity?

a)

fishing

b)

banking

c)

manufacturing

d)

teaching

5.

What is an example of tertiary activity?

a)

farming

b)

making furniture

c)

selling goods

d)

mining

6.

What type of activity is performed during Van Mahotsav?

a)

tree planting

b)

market trading

c)

industrial production

d)

teaching

7.

What is an example of a non- economic activity?

a)

a teacher giving private tuition

b)

a person cleaning their house

c)

a doctor running a clinic

d)

a farmer selling crops

8.

What is seva?

a)

paid work

b)

voluntary service or selfless work

c)

business activity

d)

collecting fees for services

9.

The main focus of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is:

a)

providing employment & opportunities

b)

ensuring cleanliness & sanitation

c)

building industries

d)

organising cultural events

10.

What is a democracy?

a)

a system where a king rules the country

b)

a government elected by the people

c)

a government controlled by military leaders

d)

a form of government without rules

11.

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the government?

a)

legislature

b)

executive

c)

judiciary

d)

media

12.

What is the primary role of the judiciary?

a)

to make laws

b)

to enforce laws

c)

to interpret and uphold laws

d)

to conduct elections

13.

The Harappans used gold & silver coins for trade.

(a)  

14.

The Great Bath was found in Mohenjodaro.

(a)  

15.

(a)   is a place where goods & services are bought & sold.

16.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is an example of a social campaign for cleanliness.

(a)  

17.

ASSERTION (A): Economic activities are those that generate income.

REASON (R): Activities like trading & farming are examples of economic activities.

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.

18.

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

"In a democratic country like India, the government works at three levels. The central government deals with issues like defense & foreign affairs, the state government manages education & health, and the local government handles sanitation & street lighting."

  1. 1. Name the 3 levels of government mentioned in the passage.

  2. 2. Which level of government is responsible for defense?

  3. 3. What is one responsibility of the local government?

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