States of Matter

Q1. Matter is made up of tiny particles. This concept was illustrated through an activity involving the dissolution of: a) Salt in oil b) Sand in water c) Salt in water d) Sugar in alcohol Answer: c) Salt in water Explanation: The dissolution of salt in water was used to demonstrate that matter is made … Read more

What is Democracy ? Why Democracy ?

Q1. What is the origin of the word ‘democracy’? a) Latin ‘demos’ meaning ‘state’ and ‘kratos’ meaning ‘power’ b) Greek ‘demos’ meaning ‘people’ and ‘kratia’ meaning ‘power’ c) French ‘democratie’ meaning ‘people’s rule’ d) English ‘demo’ meaning ‘simple’ and ‘cracy’ meaning ‘government’ Answer: b) Greek ‘demos’ meaning ‘people’ and ‘kratia’ meaning ‘power’ Explanation: The word … Read more

The French Revolution

Q1. What was the immediate trigger for the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789? a) The king’s decision to increase taxes b) Rumors of the king ordering the army to open fire on citizens c) The demand for the release of political prisoners d) The shortage of bread in Paris Answer: b) Rumors … Read more

Sound

Q1. What is the primary requirement for sound to be produced?a) An electric sourceb) A vibrating objectc) A liquid mediumd) High temperature Answer: b) A vibrating objectExplanation: Sound is produced when an object vibrates, creating a disturbance in the surrounding medium. This vibration leads to the generation of sound waves, as seen in the tuning … Read more

Structure of the Atom

Q1. Which sub-atomic particle was discovered by J.J. Thomson? a) Proton b) Neutron c) Electron d) Positron Answer: c) Electron Explanation: J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in 1897. His experiments with cathode rays led to the identification of the electron as a fundamental sub-atomic particle carrying a negative charge. Q2. What was the main conclusion … Read more

Poverty as a Challenge

Q1. How is the poverty line estimated in India? a) Based on income level b) Based on consumption and income levels c) Based on the level of education d) Based on employment status Answer: b) Based on consumption and income levels Explanation: In India, the poverty line is estimated based on income or consumption levels. … Read more

Electoral Politics

Q1. Why are elections necessary in a democracy? a) To appoint the heads of government departments b) To allow citizens to govern directly c) To choose representatives who make decisions on behalf of the people d) To fulfill international obligations Answer: c) To choose representatives who make decisions on behalf of the people Explanation: In … Read more

Improvement in food resources

Q1. Which of the following is not a macronutrient for plants? a) Nitrogen b) Phosphorus c) Iron d) Potassium Answer: c) Iron Explanation: Macronutrients are those which plants consume in larger quantities. Iron, although essential, is a micronutrient required in smaller amounts. Q2. What is the primary benefit of crop rotation? a) Increases soil salinity … Read more

Force and laws of motion

Q1. What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it? a) It continues moving at the same velocity b) Its motion remains unchanged c) It accelerates d) It vanishes Answer: c) It accelerates Explanation: An object accelerates when unbalanced forces act on it. This change can be in the form of a change … Read more

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