Question Paper: History, Economics, Geography, and Civics
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History MCQs (Chapter 1 & 2)
1. Which of the following was a significant feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- a) Advanced drainage system
- b) Use of iron tools
- c) Construction of pyramids
- d) Nomadic lifestyle
2. The Vedic period is characterized by:
- a) The rise of urban centers
- b) A shift to agrarian economy
- c) The construction of large temples
- d) The establishment of the Mauryan Empire
3. The main source of information about the Mauryan Empire comes from:
- a) Archaeological excavations
- b) Travelogues of foreign visitors
- c) The writings of Ashoka
- d) Vedic texts
4. What was the key feature of the Bhakti movement?
- a) Emphasis on caste
- b) Personal devotion to a deity
- c) Focus on rituals
- d) Promotion of Sanskrit literature
5. The Mughal Empire is known for which architectural marvel?
- a) Qutub Minar
- b) Red Fort
- c) Taj Mahal
- d) Hampi
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Economics MCQs (Chapter 1 & 2)
6. Which of the following is a basic economic problem?
- a) Inflation
- b) Unemployment
- c) Scarcity of resources
- d) Balance of payments
7. GDP stands for:
- a) Gross Domestic Product
- b) General Development Plan
- c) Global Distribution of Profits
- d) Government Debt Policy
8. A mixed economy is characterized by:
- a) Only private ownership
- b) Only state control
- c) Coexistence of private and public sectors
- d) Lack of regulation
9. The law of demand states that:
- a) Price and quantity demanded are directly related
- b) Price and quantity demanded are inversely related
- c) Demand remains constant with price changes
- d) Higher prices increase demand
10. Inflation primarily affects:
- a) Employment rates
- b) Purchasing power
- c) GDP growth
- d) Government policies
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Geography MCQs (Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4)
11. The Earth’s atmosphere is composed mainly of:
- a) Oxygen and hydrogen
- b) Nitrogen and oxygen
- c) Carbon dioxide and argon
- d) Helium and neon
12. The term 'biome' refers to:
- a) A climate zone
- b) A large ecological area
- c) A type of soil
- d) A geological formation
13. Which of the following is a feature of the Himalayas?
- a) Low altitudes
- b) Glacial lakes
- c) Tropical forests
- d) Desert landscapes
14. The process of soil formation is known as:
- a) Weathering
- b) Erosion