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NAME: _____________________________________ GRADE: ________ SECTION: ________
PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks
1. Fill in the blanks.
A. The Brihadeeswarar Temple is situated in__________
(Madurai/Thanjavur/Kancheepuram)
B. The (preamble/draft/preface) to the Indian Constitution states our
national goals.
C. The (legislature/executive/judiciary) at the Centre consists of the
President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
D. The Pandya kingdom was reestablished by _________________(Maravarman/Vikrama
Pandya/Jatavarmanan Sundra Pandya I).
E. A few 12-year-old children were found working in a factory. Their
(Right to Equality/Right Against Exploitation/Right to Freedom of Religion) was being
violated.
F. For the (Legislative Assembly/Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha), the
President of India nominates 12 people from among those who have contributed to any
field such as literature, arts, medicine, and so on.
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2. Do as instructed. Label the layers of the Earth using the words in the help box.
3. Read the text and answer the question that follows.
A) Differentiate between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks with examples.
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4+2=6
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Mantle Outer Core Crust Inner Core
Rocks are a part of the Earth’s crust. There are different types of rocks which are formed in various ways. For example, igneous rocks are formed when magma cools down and solidifies. Depending on their formation igneous rocks are divided into intrusive and extrusive rocks.
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B) Write two characteristics of Igneous rocks.
4. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
A. As a citizen, what would you do to help people like Aman facing such situations? Write ANY 2 measures.
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B. Why is a parliamentary form of democracy important in a country like India? Write ANY 2 reasons.
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Aman is not given equal opportunities at work, and he is also paid less. This is against the law since certain Fundamental Rights have been violated in this case, particularly the Right to Equality.
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5. Do as instructed. A. Look at each picture and write 1 feature of each style of painting.
Style of Painting Write any 1 feature of the painting style.
Rajasthani Painting
Pahari Painting
Mughal Miniature Painting
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B. Give 1 reason why you think paintings are important in a society.
6. Write ANY 2 differences between the legislature and the executive in the Indian Government.
Legislature Executive
7. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
A. How was democracy in Greece different from that in Rome? Write 1 way.
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In a democratic government, people have the right to take part in government. Democracy as a form of government however, is quite different from the one that existed many years ago. While in some countries (like Greece) the states were small enough to be governed by people directly, in some countries leaders had to be elected. These elected leaders governed the people.
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B. Fill in the table with 1 democratic feature of England and USA.
Countries Before Democracy Democratic feature that exists today
England England was ruled by a king or queen, particularly before the 16th century.
USA
America was a colony of the British Empire for many years. In 1783, the colonists fought against British rule and gained independence from the British.
8. Mark the following places on the map of India
1. The water bodies surrounding India 2. Badami 3. Kalyani 4. Manyaketha 5. Vengi 6.Kancheepuram
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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks
9. Look at the images. Answer the questions that follow.
A. What are the differences between high tide and low tide based on the position of the Sun, the moon and the level of ocean water? Write ANY 2 differences.
High Tide Low Tide
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B. How does the high tide help people? Write ANY 2 ways.
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10. Read the text and table. Answer the questions that follow.
Political Party Number of Members of the Legislative Assembly
(MLAs) elected
Labour Party of India 40
National Political Party 80
Other parties 30
Total 150
A. Based on the results, which party will form the government? Why do you think so?
B. Who will become the Chief Minister? Write 1 reason for your answer.
C. Which party will form the Opposition? Write 1 reason for your answer.
D. Write ANY 2 things that an MLA from the ruling party of Dakshin Pradesh can do to help people.
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E. Write ANY 1 reason why state assembly elections are important.
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Elections are being held in Dakshin Pradesh after 5 years. The National Political Party, the Labour Party of India and other political parties are contesting the elections. Rajat is the leader of the National Political Party, and Vipin is the leader of the Labour Party of India. The table shows the results of the election.
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11. Do as instructed. A. Write ANY 2 ways in which the Deccan dynasties such as the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas
came to power.
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B. Write ANY 1 difference between the Hoysalas and Kakatiyas.
Hoysalas Kakatiyas
C. Write about ANY 2 contributions in the fields of art and architecture made by the rulers of the Deccan dynasties such as the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas.
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12. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
A. Write any 2 features of the Chola administration.
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B. Write ANY 2 causes of the decline of the Chola Empire.
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C. Why do you think temples played an important role during rule of the Chola Empire? Write ANY 2 reasons.
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The Chola Kingdom in the south is considered to be the longest ruling dynasty in the Tamil region. The Chola rulers were great builders and built grand temples. They were also efficient administrators. The kingdom was divided into provinces and villages. However, after the death of powerful Chola kings, the empire became weak and eventually declined.
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13. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
A. Write ANY 1 difference between endogenic and exogenic forces.
Endogenic Forces Exogenic Forces
B. Write ANY 1 difference between weathering and erosion.
Weathering Erosion
C. A volcano is an endogenic force. Write ANY 2 features of volcanic eruptions.
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EFFECTS OF EXOGENIC FORCES
They lead to weathering and erosion, which in turn lead to the breakdown of rocks on the Earth’s surface.
EFFECTS OF ENDOGENIC FORCES
They lead to volcanoes and earthquakes, which in turn cause cracks in the Earth’s surface.
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Types of Forces
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Score Report
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Roll No.: _______________ Grade: _______________ Section: _______________
To be filled in by the teacher:
SECTION QUESTION NUMBER/TOPIC MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Part I
Short Answer
Questions
1. Fill in the Blanks 3
2. Labelling the Layers of Earth 2
3. Formation of Rocks 6
4. Fundamental Rights and the Parliamentary Form of Democracy
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5. Emerging Regional Cultures 4
6. Union Legislature and Executive 4
7. Development of Democracy in Different Countries 3
8. Map 4
PART I SUBTOTAL 30
Part II
Long Answer
Questions
9. Waves and Tides 6
10. Role of the State Government and Democracy 6
11. The Kingdoms of the Deccan-Hoysalas, Kakatiyas and Yadavas
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12. The Cholas 6
13. Endogenic and Exogenic Forces 6
PART II SUBTOTAL 30
TOTAL MARKS 60