Social Science

Question: Briefly define ‘Universe’ and ‘Galaxy’? Answer: The universe is the boundless expanse in which all matter, stars, planets, satellites etc exist. The most accepted Theory related to the birth of the universe is called Big Bang theory. From this matter, many groups of stars were formed which we call …

Question: What is a village panchayat? How did it help Susheela? Answer: Village panchayats are democratic institutions at local level. They provide a forum for the people to discuss and decide on issues concerning their lives in the village. It helped Susheela to get her own freedom and justice. Question: How …

NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Democracy – Quiz 22 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Democracy – Quiz: India is a democratic republic because it has an elected President and a government run by the elected representatives of people. …

NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Medieval World – Quiz 15 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Medieval World – Quiz: The eighth to the eighteenth Century is regarded as the medieval period in India. India was known by different names at different …

Question: Write a short note on the term “Sapta Sindhu”. Answer: During Vedic age, India was called “Sapta Sindhu” or the “Land of seven rivers”. These rivers were the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and the mythical Saraswati. Sindhu was the Sanskrit name for the Indus. The earliest reference to …

NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Hydrosphere – Quiz 37 Multiple Choice Questions related to The Hydrosphere – Quiz: Ocean water is warmer near the equatorial region and the temperature decreases towards the polar regions. The average salinity of ocean water is 35 per thousand. The movement of ocean water takes …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Universally Celebrated Days – Quiz 15 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Universally Celebrated Days – Quiz: World Environment Day is celebrated to protect the plants and animals. On this day we can use alternative energy sources, forest conservation. …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The United Nations – Quiz 11 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The United Nations – Quiz: To achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems. Soon all the countries were involved in the conflict and …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Our Rights and Duties – Quiz 10 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Our Rights and Duties – Quiz: The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. The rights of the citizens, known as Fundamental Rights …

Question: Describe the general distribution of salinity in oceans. Answer: The distribution of salinity in oceans is as follows: Ocean water is saline due to the presence of a large amount of dissolved salts, mostly sodium chloride or common salt. The amount of salinity varies from one part of the …