Social Science

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 …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Religious and Social Reformers – Quiz 11 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Religious and Social Reformers – Quiz : Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj because he wanted people to be free of domination of the upper caste …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: We are Proud of Them – Quiz 10 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: We are Proud of Them – Quiz: Mahatma Gandhi worked for Indian’s independence through ahimsa or non-violent means. Sarojini Naidu was one of the main …

NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Changing Face of the Earth – Quiz 21 Multiple Choice Questions related to The Changing Face of the Earth – Quiz: Alfred Wegener propounded the Theory of Continental Drift. The forces which originate from within the earth are called endogenic forces. The forces which …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: How to Conserve our Environment – Quiz 14 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: How to Conserve our Environment – Quiz: We should love and care for our environment. Global warming is the rise in average surface temperature of …

NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Heritage – Quiz 14 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Heritage – Quiz: The Sun Temple is at Konark in Odisha. The Temple is built in the form of chariot of the Sun God. Sanchi Stupa was made of …

Question: What are some of the universally celebrated days? Answer: Some of the universally celebrated days are: World Health Day – 7 April International Earth Day – 22 April May Day or International Labour Day – 1 May World Environment Day – 5 June World Non-Violence Day – 2 October Question: …

Question: What are the objectives of UN? Answer: The objectives of the UN: To maintain international peace and security. To develop friendly relations among nation on the basis of equality. To achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems. To promote human rights and fundamental freedom for the …

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 …

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 …