Question Bank

GEOGRAPHY

Chapter 3 – Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

1. Define natural vegetation.

2. What is the difference between flora and fauna?
3. Name the five major types of natural vegetation in India.
4. What are tropical evergreen forests?
5. Why are mangrove forests important?
6. What is a biosphere reserve? Give one example.
7. Explain the importance of forests in maintaining ecological balance.
8. What is deforestation? Mention two causes.
9. Write a short note on wildlife conservation.
10. What is poaching? Why is it harmful?
11. Differentiate between national park and wildlife sanctuary.
12. How does climate affect natural vegetation?
13. What steps has the government taken to protect wildlife?
14. Explain the concept of endangered species.

Case-based: A region receives heavy rainfall and remains hot throughout the year. Which
type of forest will grow there and why?

Chapter 5 – Agriculture

1. What is agriculture?
2. Differentiate between subsistence and commercial farming.
3. What is shifting cultivation?
4. Name the major food crops grown in India.
5. What are cash crops? Give examples.
6. What are the main factors affecting agriculture?
7. Explain plantation agriculture.
8. What is mixed farming?
9. What is agricultural mechanisation?
10. Define irrigation. Name two methods of irrigation.
11. What problems are faced by Indian farmers?
12. What is organic farming?
13. Explain crop rotation.
14. How does climate influence agriculture?
Case-based: A farmer grows wheat in winter and rice in summer. What type of cropping
pattern is this?

Chapter 7 – Human Resources

1. What do you mean by human resources?

2. What is population density?
3. Define birth rate and death rate.
4. What is migration?
5. Differentiate between push and pull factors.
6. What are the causes of population growth?
7. How does education improve human resources?
8. What is population distribution?
9. Name the factors affecting population distribution.
10. Explain rural-urban migration.
11. What is skilled labour?
12. How does health contribute to human resource development?
13. What problems arise due to overpopulation?
14. Explain the term life expectancy.

Case-based: A city has more job opportunities and better education facilities. What type of
migration will occur?

HISTORY

Chapter 4 – Tribal Resistance

1. Who are tribal communities?

2. Why were tribals unhappy with British policies?
3. What was the impact of forest laws on tribals?
4. Who was Birsa Munda?
5. Write about the Santhal Rebellion.
6. What were the causes of tribal revolts?
7. Explain the role of moneylenders in tribal exploitation.
8. What changes did the British bring in forest administration?
9. What was shifting cultivation?
10. Why did tribals resist British rule?
11. Mention two tribal uprisings.
12. What was the impact of tribal revolts?
13. Explain how missionaries affected tribal life.
14. How did land policies affect tribal people?
Long answer:

1. Describe the causes and results of the Birsa Movement.

Chapter 5 – The Revolt of 1857

1. When did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

2. Who was Mangal Pandey?
3. What was the immediate cause of the revolt?
4. Name four centres of the revolt.
5. Who was Rani Lakshmibai?
6. What role did Bahadur Shah Zafar play?
7. Mention the political causes of the revolt.
8. Mention the economic causes.
9. What were the military causes?
10. Why did the revolt fail?
11. What were the results of the revolt?
12. How did the British change their policies after 1857?
13. Explain the Doctrine of Lapse.
14. Was the Revolt of 1857 a national movement? Give reasons.

Long answer:

1. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Revolt of 1857.

Chapter 12 – National Movement (Fulfilment)

1. What was the Non-Cooperation Movement?

2. Who led the Civil Disobedience Movement?
3. What was the Quit India Movement?
4. What is meant by Purna Swaraj?
5. What role did Mahatma Gandhi play in the freedom struggle?
6. What was the importance of the Salt March?
7. What were the aims of the Quit India Movement?
8. Explain the role of youth in the freedom movement.
9. What was the Cabinet Mission Plan?
10. What led to the partition of India?
11. What was the role of Subhas Chandra Bose?
12. What were the impacts of World War II on India?
13. What was the Indian National Army?
14. Why is 15 August 1947 important?
Long answer:

1. Describe the final phase of India’s freedom struggle.

Chapter 13 – India After Independence

1. When did India become a republic?

2. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
3. What were the challenges faced by India after independence?
4. What is planning in development?
5. What were Five Year Plans?
6. What is secularism?
7. Explain the reorganisation of states.
8. What is Green Revolution?
9. What is Non-Aligned Movement?
10. What were the aims of the Constitution?
11. What is democracy?
12. What were refugee problems after partition?
13. What is economic development?
14. How did India promote unity in diversity?

Long answer:

1. Discuss major achievements of India after independence.

CIVICS

Chapter 8 – Marginalised Groups and Social Justice

1. Who are marginalised groups?

2. Name two marginalised communities in India.
3. What is social justice?
4. What is reservation policy?
5. What is Article 17 of the Constitution?
6. What is untouchability?
7. How does the government protect minorities?
8. What is the role of the Constitution in protecting rights?
9. What is affirmative action?
10. Explain the importance of equality.
11. What is discrimination?
12. Mention laws protecting SC/ST.
13. What is the role of NGOs?
 14. How does education empower marginalised groups?

Long answer:

1. Explain how social justice can be achieved in India.

Chapter 9 – Public Facilities and Social Justice

1. What are public facilities?

2. Give examples of public facilities.
3. Why is water considered a public facility?
4. Who provides public facilities?
5. What is privatisation?
6. How does the government ensure equal access?
7. What problems arise when facilities are privatised?
8. What is the role of the municipality?
9. Why are sanitation facilities important?
10. What is the role of taxes in public facilities?
11. How do public facilities promote equality?
12. Explain the concept of right to water.
13. What is public distribution system?
14. Why are health services important?

Case-based: A city provides clean drinking water only to rich colonies. Which
constitutional value is being violated?

Disaster Management

1. What is a disaster?
2. Define disaster management.
3. What is the difference between natural and man-made disasters?
4. Give two examples of natural disasters.
5. Give two examples of man-made disasters.
6. What is an earthquake?
7. What is a flood?
8. What is a cyclone?
9. What is drought?
10. What is a landslide?
11. What are the main causes of earthquakes?
12. Mention three safety measures during an earthquake.
13. What precautions should be taken during a flood?
14. How can cyclones be predicted?
 15. What are the causes of forest fires?
16. Explain the term “hazard” and “risk.”
17. What is the role of early warning systems?
18. How does deforestation increase the chances of disasters?
19. What is the role of the government in disaster management?
20. Write a short note on first aid.

Long Answer Questions

1. Explain the disaster management cycle (mitigation, preparedness, response,

recovery).
2. Describe the causes, effects, and safety measures of floods.
3. Discuss the impact of earthquakes and the precautions to be taken.
4. Explain the importance of community participation in disaster management.
5. How can schools prepare students for disaster situations?