INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT

MIDDLE SECTION
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
QUESTION BANK I(2014-15)

SECTION A - HISTORY
I.

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1. Rajputs claim descent from ________________________
2. In a feudalistic society the lords were served by bonded labourers called _________.
3. The study of inscriptions is called ____________________.
4. The dynasty established by Aibak was known as the __________________ Dynasty.
5. The rock-cut _______________Temple at Ellora was built during the rule of Krishna I.
6. _________________ was the first and last woman who sat on the throne of Delhi.
7. Dark ages was the period of ____________________
8. ____________________ divided the land into several large and small pieces of land
called Iqtas.
9. Rashtrakutas came to power under the leadership of _______________
10. In ______________________ the Medieval Period extended from AD 600 to 1500
and was also known as the Dark Ages.
11. Iltutmish divided his empire into several large and small pieces of land called
__________________.
12. AlauddinKhalji enlarged the ____________________ system to prevent conspiracies
among the nobles.
13. The autobiography of Babur is known by the name __________________________
14. The University of _____________________ was revived by the patronage of the
Palas.
15. ______________________________ established the Muslim rule in India.
16. _______________________ are the writings engraved on hard surfaces like metal,
rocks and stones.
17. The Mongol leader who created the largest interconnected land empire in World History
______________
18. This Sultan is known as Confused Genius in Indian History______________________
19. The ruler who assumed the title of Gangaikondan___________________
20. The Greeks called India as ________.
21. QutbuddinAibak earned the title of __________ which means the giver of lakhs.
22. During the Vedic age India was called______________
23. The Chola Empire had a very efficient system of _____________government
24. ________________was the only woman who sat on the throne of Delhi.
25. The Greeks called India by the name ________
26. Ajayaraja established the __________ dynasty and built his capital at Ajay-meru or
Ajmer.
27. ______________________ believed in the divine right theory of kingship.

28. ________________ was the Sanskrit name of Indus.

29. King AmogavarshaI established his kingdom at____________which remained the
capital of Rashtrakutas.
II. NAME THE FOLLOWING
1. The study of inscriptions - ______________________
2. The practice of spying - _____________________
3. The land between two rivers - ______________________
4. The Indian historian who spent 17 years in the court of Mohammad bin- Tughlaq
______________
5. These are special kind of inscriptions written in the praise of a king_________
6. With the spread of the Vedic culture northern India came to be known
as__________
7. This was a policy (of rule) followed by the Delhi Sultan GhiasuddinBalban
_________
8. The Mongolian leader who attacked India during the reign of Iltumish ___________
9. The subordinate chieftain or warrior under a king _____________
10. Long poems in praise of kings: ____________
11. The study of coins: _________________
12. The title assumed by Iltutmish: ___________________
III.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:

1. The City established by AlauddinKhalji was_____________
( Ajmer,
Siri,
Kannauj )
2. The rock cut Kailashnath Temple at Ellora was built during the reign of ________
( Rashtrakutas, Paramaras,
Pallavas)
3. The Persian traveller who came to India with Mahmud of Ghazi was___________
(Marco Polo,
IbnBatuta,
Alberuni)
4. He believed in ruling with Iron and blood_________________
( AlauddinKhalji, GhiyasuddinBalban, Kublai Khan
5. Amoghavarsha I was an accomplished scholar who wrote the poem _________
(PrithvirajRaso, Kavirajamarga, Rajatarangini)
6.____________________ was the famous poet in AlauddinKhalji's Court.
(Ibrahim Lodi, Khusro Khan, Amir Khusarau)
7._______________ means slave in Arabic.
(Mamluk, Doab, Dynasty)
SECTION B CIVICS

I.NAME THE FOLLOWING:

1. The process by which the citizens of a democracy select their representatives ______
2. A country which has single party system _____________________
3. A recognizable name given to a product or service ____________________

4. The process of publicizing a product or service _______________________

5. Right to vote granted to all adult citizens of a country__________
6. The purchase of goods and services in ever increasing amounts____________
7. The small units which consists roughly same number of people to make the elections
truly representative____________
8. Indirect or hidden form of advertising______________
9. The largest democracy in the world______________
10. The costliest means of advertising.____________
11. The right to vote granted to all adult citizens of a country.___________________
12. The head of the Election Commission________________
13. A party which contest elections from at least four states_______________
14. Advertisements are used to build this: _______________
15. It is a means of communication between the sellers and the buyers _______________
16. Many national celebrities lend their name to ___________ advertising.
17. ______________ is considered as a means of communication between the buyer and
the seller.
18. ______________ is the right to vote granted to the citizens of a country by the
government.
19. The ________________________________ is the head of the Election Commission.
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS:
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_______________________ run on the principle of one vote per person.

A series of activities undertaken to ensure success in election:_______
A short simple song used in advertising ___________________
_____________ run on the principal of one vote per person.
The media earns_______ through advertisements on which it is increasingly dependent.
In India elections are held once in five years are called__________.
A _________is a name given to a product or a service.
___________ is the largest democracy in the world.
A series of activities undertaken to ensure success in the elections are called _____ .
SECTION C (GEOGRAPHY)

I. FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1. _________________________ refers to everything in our surroundings.
2. An __________________is a community of living things and non-living components
that work together.
3. ________________ is the passing of energy from one body to another through direct
contact.
4. The ozone layer is being destroyed by the release of _____________________into the
atmosphere.
5. The _________________________ is the uppermost layer of the thermosphere.
6. The incoming solar radiation is called _______________________.
7. ____________________ particles are essential for cloud formation.
8. _____________________ is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
9. ________ is the large scale horizontal transfer of energy through mixing of winds.

10. The natural abode of an animal or plant is called _________

11. There are both _________and __________changes in the atmospheric temperature.
12 .______________ are the wanderers who depend entirely on the forests for their
basic needs.
13. The Earth radiates energy in the form of ______________rays.
14 The atmosphere is held to the surface of the earth by ____________.
15. Land and Sea breeze blow along the _____________areas.
16. ________________ is a person who works to save the environment.
17. The upper limit of the stratosphere is called _______________
18. The cold, air being heavier ________ whereas heated air being lighter rises.
19. A local wind named ____________ blows mainly in North America.
20. Air pressure is measured with the help of an instrument called the_________________
21. A gentle wind is called a________________________.
22. The word lithosphere is derived from the Greek word _________which means stones.
23. Green plants give out oxygen during _________________.
II. NAME THE FOLLOWING:
1. A person who works to save the environment - __________________
2. A human made factor responsible for increase in atmospheric temperature -__________
3. The Equatorial Low pressure belt is also known as the __________________as little or no surface
wind blows in this region
4. The __________ is the narrow zone of contact between land, water and air, where life forms exist.
5. Land and sea breeze are examples of ______________________ winds
6. The _______________ gas absorbs the harmful Ultraviolet Rays .
7. An instrument used to measures wind speed ______________
8. The force of the Earths rotation, which causes wind deflection:
9. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere________
10. Hot and dry wind which blows in the Eastern flank of the Rockies ______________
11.The densest zone of the atmosphere: ____________
12. Transmission of energy from one body to another in the form of rays or waves___________
13. All living and non-living things live in these surroundings. ________________________
14.The layer of air that surrounds the earth. ________________________
15.The instrument used to study wind directions. _________________________
16.The atmosphere is held to the surface of the earth by this _____________________
17. The place where a plant or animal normally lives ____________
18. Gentle wind __________
19. Hot, dry & dusty wind that blows in the Northern Plains of India during the summer months _____
III .CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:
1. Along coastal areas, in the nights, the wind
a. blows from the land to the sea
b. stops blowing completely
c. blows from the sea to the land
d. none of the above
2. What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of carbon dioxide
a. 3.1%
b. 31%
c. 0.3%
d. 0.03%
3. The process by which green plants make their food from carbon dioxide and water, in the
presence of sunlight is called:
a. Floatosynthesis b. Photosynthesis c. Photoprocessing d. None of the above
4. Which of these is not a natural environment.
a. mangrove
b. desert
c. terrarium
d. coral reefs

5. Which of these is not a part of the socio-cultural environment?

a. religion
b. education
c. factories
d.music
6. Atmospheric pressure is measured ina. grams per cm3
b. kilograms per meter3
c. millibars
d. meters per second
7. Earth is called the _______ planet as _______of its surface is covered with water.
a. blue, 51%
b. black, 71%
c. blue, 71%
8. The solar radiation received by the Earth is called _________.
a. percolation
b. insolation
c. circulation
9. The speed of wind is measured with the help of _____________
a. anemometer
b. thermometer
c. barometer
10. The Earth radiates energy in the form of __________ rays.
a. ultraviolet
b. infrared
c. both a and b
11. The monsoons are
a. periodic winds
b. prevailing winds
c. local winds
12. All the processes of weather like wind, rain and storms occur here
a.stratosphere b. troposphere c.mesosphere
13. This layer of atmosphere helps in wireless communication.
a. Ionosphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Exosphere
14.Air pressure is measured by this instrument.
b. Anemometer
b. Barometer
c. Thermometer
15. Temperature _________ with altitude.
c. Remains the same b. Increases
c. Decreases
16. The natural abode of an animal or plant .
a. Abiotic
b.Environment
c.Habitat
17. Transfer of heat through movement of rising warm air and sinking cold air.
a.Advection
b.Convectionc.
c.radiation
18. A gas that traps heat in the atmospheric.
a.Oxygen
b.Nitrogen c. Carbon dioxide
19. The weather making zone of the atmosphere.
a. Mesosphere
b. Troposphere
c. Stratosphere

HISTORY (SUBJECTIVE)

I. Answer the following in 1 point:

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Why was the slave dynasty called so?

What was the main reason for the success of the Turks in India?
What is numismatics?
Name the foreign literary source written by the Persian traveller who visited India
with Mahmud of Ghazni.
5. Who are samantas?
6. Why are prashashtis not always factually accurate?
7. Name the scientific treatise written by Alberuni in 11th century AD.
8. Differentiate between Epigraphy and Numismatics..
9. The period between 8th and 12th century AD is considered as the Rajput Period in
Indian History Justify the statement
10. What was the reason behind the success of the Turks in India?

11. Examine one measure undertaken by Iltutmish to prevent the entry of the Mongols
into India. What did Iltumish do to defend against the Mongol attack?
12. Who were the 'serfs'?
13. Why the slave dynasty is called so?
14. What do you mean by the word Hindustan?
15. What is epigraphy?
16. The Deccan and the South evolved a unique culture and history of their own
compared to the Northern India which was greatly influenced by the Turks and
Mughals - Give Reason
17. Why is the period between 8th and 12th Century known as the Rajput Period in Indian
History?
18. Monuments and buildings play an important role in the study of History- Justify
19. What do you mean by Epigraphy?
20. Name any biography of the Mughal emperors which describes about the Mughal rule.
What was the main reason for the success of the Turks in India?
21. What title did Rajendra Chola assume? Why?
22. What were the measures adopted by Alauddin Khalji to prevent the conspiracies
among the nobles?
23. Define prashastis
24. Why is the dynasty established by QutbuddinAibak known as the Slave Dynasty?
25. Define the term numismatics What type of information can be derived from coins?
26. Paintings serve as an important source of information, especially for the Medieval
Period of Indian
history. Explain the statement.
27. Name the countries in the Indian subcontinent?
28. What did Iltutmish do to defend against the Mongol attack?
29. What do you mean by Hindustan?
30. Why is the dynasty established by QutbuddinAibak known as the Slave Dynasty?
31. Which is the most elaborate rock cut monument in the world?
32. Archaeologist study the writings engraved on metals stones etc. what are they called
as and what is the study of it called?
33. Razia Sultana faced the opposition of whom?Why?

II. Answer the following questions in 2 points 1.

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What information can be derived from coins?

Explain Alauddin Khaljis market policy.
What information can be derived from coins?
Imagine yourself to be a historian and say how monuments and buildings can
provide you ample information about the history of Medieval India.
5. Why did Rajendra Chola assume the title of Gangaikondan?
6. Why did the Afghan nobles invite Babur to invade India
7. Monuments and Buildings play an important role in history. Explain
8. What steps were taken by Alauddin Khilji to prevent the conspiracies among his
nobles?
9. How do monuments and buildings play an important role in the study of history?
What were the measures adopted by Alauddin Khalji to prevent the conspiracies
among the nobles?
10. The outcome of this battle or more importantly the history of India would have been
different if Jaichandra of Kannauj joined forces with his Prithvi Raj Chauhan

11. Which battle is mentioned here? Who fought in this Battle? Why did Jaichand refuse
to help Prithviraj Chauhan?
12. Which battle is believed to be a turning point in the history of India.? Explain why
13. Monuments and buildings play an important role in history. Explain.
14. What were the measures adopted by Alauddin Khalji to prevent the conspiracies
among the nobles? What kinds of information can be drawn from the coins?
15. What kinds of information can be drawn from the coins?
16. Who wrote Tahqiq-i-Hind?What is the meaning of this title?
III.

Answer the following questions in 3 points

1. How do paintings serve as a source of information? Explain.

2. Define the term numismatics What type of information can be derived from coins
3. Paintings serve as an important source of information, especially for the Medieval
Period of Indian
history. Explain the statement
4. Which battle is believed to be turning point in the history of medieval India? Why?
IV.

Answer the following questions in 4 points

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Mention the special features of Chola administration.

What was the main source of revenue during the Cholas?
Mohammad bin Tughlaqs token currency was a disaster, justify.
What were the main challenges faced by Razia Sultana?
Write a note on the revenue system of the Cholas.
She was a woman in a mans world:
Why did Mohammed Bin Tughluq's plan to shift his capital fail?
What challenges did Razia Sultana face to rule Delhi Sultanate?
Why is it said that the shifting of Capital by Mohammed bin Tughlaq was a
thoughtless mistake?
10. Razia Sultana had to face many challenges during her reign-Justify
11. How do paintings serve as a source of information in the study of Indian History?
12. What was the main source of revenue during the Cholas?
13. Mohammad Bin Tughlaks token currency system was a disaster. Justify.
14. How do paintings serve as a source of information? Explain

CIVICS (SUBJECTIVE)
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ONE POINT.

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What are the institutional forms and processes associated with democracy?
List the different types of advertising.
Name two regional parties of India.
Advertising is a means of communication between the buyer and the seller'.
Explain.
5. Rajan is a Member of Parliament from Shaktigarh. He resigns before the
completion of 5 years. Elections are held in his constituency. What are these
elections called?
6. When do political parties form coalition government?

7. What is meant by a brand?

8. Mention two earliest means of media advertising.
9. A regional party is one that contests election from at least four states.
10. The type of advertising chosen should not depend on the product being
advertised.
11. People should always be aware of the negative sides of advertising
12. Democracies run on the principle of one vote per person.
13. What do understand by a coalition government?
14. How can advertising build up a communication between the buyer and the seller?
15. Explain any one technique of advertising you will prefer to advertise your
product through television.
16. What is advertising?
17. Why is it said that advertising is a means of communication between the buyer
and the seller?
18. What is coalition government?
19. Define a political party.
20. What is a Constituency?
21. What is public opinion?
22. Why is it said that: advertising is a means of communication between the buyer
and the seller
23. State the basic feature of a democracy
24. What is a coalition government?
25. What is the total seat in Lok Sabha at present? How many members are elected?
26. How is social advertising different from commercial advertising?
27. Bring out one disadvantage of advertising. What is the total seat in Lok Sabha at
present? How many members are elected?
28. How is social advertising different from commercial advertising?
29. Bring out one disadvantage of advertising.
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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN TWO POINTS :

How is a bye-election dfferent from a mid-term election ?
What How do you understand by the term Constituency? Give reason why some
constituencies are reserved in India.
Differentiate between Bye-election and Mid-term election
How is a Commercial Advertisement different from a Social Advertisement?
Differentiate between absolute and simple majority.
Write about some ways how companies advertise their product on television

7. What are the requirements for fair elections?

8. How do companies advertise their products on television?
9. What are the disadvantages of advertising?

III.

Answer the following questions in THREE points.

1. How do companies advertise their product on television?
2. What are elections? Differentiate between a bye-election and amid-term election.
3. How do companies advertise their product on television?

4. Write short notes on three types of advertising.

5. Mention any three important requirements for fair elections.
6. What is the different party systems found around the world? Give one example of
each.
7. Elucidate the disadvantages of advertising.
8. What are the requirements for fair elections? List any three requirements for fair
elections
9. What is a political party? Name the different party systems in the world today,
giving examples for each. Which party system does India have?
10. Explain the need for advertising
11. the techniques used for commercial advertisingWhat are the requirements for fair
elections?
12. Explain covert advertising and give examples.
13. Briefly explain the various techniques used for commercial advertising.

GEOGRAPHY (SUBJECTIVE)
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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ONE POINTS.

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Define Ferrels Law.

What are the factors that create pressure belts?
Why do you consider the Troposphere as the weather making zone.
Name any two artificial ecosystems.
Why is carbon-dioxide called a greenhouse gas
Chennai has a moderate climate while Delhi experiences an extreme type of
climate -Explain with reason
State Ferrels law of deflection
Enlist the two factors that are responsible for the formation of pressure belts?
What is ecosystem?
Define terrestrial radiation.
Atmosphere has pressure. Explain.
Define Terrestrial Radiation?
Mumbai has a moderate climate compared to Jodhpur- Give Reason
What do you know about loo?
Why is the troposphere known as the weather making zone?
While traveling in an aeroplane,till it reaches the altitude of stability, there is
weather disturbance, Give reasons
Chennai has a moderate climate while Delhi has an extreme climate.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN TWO POINTS.

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How can you classify the environment?

Explain why temperature decreases sharply towards the poles.
Distinguish between sea breeze and land breeze.
How do dust particles help in the formation of clouds?
Give Reason: The stratosphere is the ideal zone for the jet planes to fly in.

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III.

How do ocean currents affect the temperature of the coastal region?

What is Coriolis force? Mention the causes for the seasonal migration of winds.
Distinguish between built environment and socio-cultural environment.
If you are travelling from the equatorial region to the polar region you will find a
sharp decrease in the temperature Justify .
What causes migration of winds?
How do ocean currents affect the temperature of the coastal regions?
State the importance of ionosphere?
Human beings adapt themselves to the natural environment by making
modifications in their food , clothing and shelter Justify this statement by citing
the examples of Kerala and Odisha
What do you understand by Global Warming?

Distinguish between sea breeze and land breeze.

Explain why temperature decreases sharply towards the poles
In Southern Hemisphere between 40degree latitude & 70degree latitude, The
westerlies pick up great force speed Give Reason
Give Reason: The stratosphere is the ideal zone for jet planes to fly in?
Polar regions are covered with snow whereas the tropics are free from ice. State
the reasons

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN FOUR POINTS.

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What are monsoons?

Distinguish between weather and climate.
Enlist any four ways how the atmosphere helps sustain life on earth.
Enlist 4 ways how the atmosphere helps sustain life on Earth.
What is the difference between Isolation and Terrestrial radiation?
Why carbon dioxide is called a greenhouse gas? Enlist 4 ways how the
atmosphere helps sustain life on Earth.
What is the difference between Isolation and Terrestrial radiation? Why carbon di
oxide is called a greenhouse gas?
Enlist the ways in which the atmosphere helps in sustaining life on earth?
Explain the different ways in which Atmosphere gets heated?
Write a short note on Monsoon wind.
What are Trade winds? How are they helpful to traders?
What are permanent winds? Explain.
Explain the main factors that influence air pressure.
What are Planetary Winds? How were the Trade Winds helpful to sailors in olden
days?

Mark the major permanent pressure belts on the given diagram.

a. ____________________
a.

b.___________
c.___________

d. ____________

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