Question: Define “Lithospheric Plates”. Answer: According to the theory, the lithosphere is broken up into number of pieces called tectonic or lithospheric plates. It consists of crust and outer parts of upper mantle. There are six major and 20 minor plates, all of which floats independently. Question: Distinguish between endogenetic and …

The great poet of India, Rabindranath Tagore, was born in Calcutta on 8th May, 1861. His parents were Mahashri Devendra Nath and Sharda Devi. Tagore hated school in his childhood, and so was taught at home. Rabindranath Tagore started writing from a very young  age. He was a very talented …

A school is a place of learning for a child. It is where he learns how to behave in society and how to be a better student. I study in St. Mary’s Convent, Hyderabad. It is a very big school with a red brick building. It has huge lawns outside …

My school is a very big one and it has a very modern canteen. It is perhaps the most popular place in the school. It becomes very busy during the break times very difficult to find a seat to sit on during those times, so we have to stand and …

The city of New Delhi is the Capital of India. It is a big, bustling city full of people who come from all over the country. A great number of people come to Delhi in search of jobs every year. Some come as tourists too and leave after a few …

NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Interior of the Earth – Quiz 29 Multiple Choice Questions related to The Interior of the Earth – Quiz: The earth is divided into three concentric layers – Crust, mantle and core. The crust is the solid outermost layer of the earth. Rocks are …

Question: Why do we celebrate Republic Day? Answer: We celebrate Republic Day every year on 26th January to celebrate the adoption of our constitution. Question: What are the Fundamental Rights? Name them. Answer: The Right citizens are called  Fundamental Rights. They are: Right to Equality Right to Freedom Right against Exploitation Right …

Every country has a national flag of its own. It is the symbol of the freedom and identity of that country. India has a tricoloured national flag too. We feel very proud when we see it flying on top of a building of flag post. Our flag has a long …

Question: What were the social reforms brought about by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Answer: The social reforms were: He abolished the cruel practice of sati making it an illegal act. He was against early marriage and wanted girls to educated. He opened schools for girls so that they got equal …

Question: What was the real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai? Answer: The real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai was Manikarnika. Question: What was the Doctrine of  lapse? Answer: The British had adopted a policy called the Doctrine of lapse. Under this policy after an Indian ruler died an adopted son would not …