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Size of a water body like lake varies according to the seasons.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies, such as a river, lake, or ocean, in which the water overtops or breaks levees, resulting in some of that water escaping its usual boundaries, or it may occur due to an accumulation of rainwater on saturated ground in an areal flood. While the size of a lake or other body of water will vary with seasonal changes in precipitation and snow melt, these changes in size are unlikely to be considered significant unless they flood property or drown domestic animals.

Pucca Houses usually survive floods.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies, such as a river, lake, or ocean, in which the water overtops or breaks levees, resulting in some of that water escaping its usual boundaries, or it may occur due to an accumulation of rainwater on saturated ground in an areal flood. The size of a lake or other body of water will vary with seasonal changes in precipitation and snow melt. Flooding causes huge destruction of houses, agricultural fields and causes great harm to humans and animals. Pucca houses usually survive floods, but Kutcha houses can't withstand floods.

Which among the following work is performed by worker bees ?

  1. Collective nectar

  2. Protection of the hive

  3. Forming wax

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Many insects, just like the humans live in colonies. eg Honeybees, ants, termites, wasps, etc. In the hive of honey bees, three kinds of bees are found; a Queen bee, some male drones and worker honeybees. Queen bee and male drones are only for reproduction whereas, all the work is done by the worker bees which includes collecting nectar from different flowers, forming wax and making hives, cleaning and protecting the hives from enemies.

Flooding occur due to the which of the following water bodies ?

  1. Rivers

  2. Lakes

  3. Oceans

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies, such as a river, lake, or ocean, in which the water overtops or breaks levees, resulting in some of that water escaping its usual boundaries, or it may occur due to an accumulation of rainwater on saturated ground in an areal flood. While the size of a lake or other body of water will vary with seasonal changes in precipitation and snow melt, these changes in size are unlikely to be considered significant unless they flood property or drown domestic animals.

When was the Western system of education introduced by the British in a number of Indian schools?

  1. 1825

  2. 1829

  3. 1835

  4. 1842


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The western system of education was introduced in a number of schools. In 1829, the Bengal government established an English class in the Calcutta Madrasa, which was a Muslim institution. Later English classes were introduced in Benaras Sanskrit College. The shifting of emphasis from oriental learning to western education was not received well by the people, especially the Pandits and the Maulvis.

Who established an English class in Calcutta and Madras?

  1. British Government

  2. East India Company

  3. Bengal Government

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The western system of education was introduced in a number of schools. In 1829, the Bengal government established an English class in the Calcutta Madrasa, which was a Muslim institution. Later English classes were introduced in Benaras Sanskrit College.

Are the statements given below true or false? Support your answer with the use of an example:
All societies do not think similarly about the roles that boys and girls play.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a true statement. In most societies, the work boys do is given more importance than the work girls do.

In India seats are reserved for women in ____________.

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. State legislative assemblies

  3. Cabinets

  4. Panchayati Raj bodies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In India, one-third of seats in local government bodies i.e in panchayats and municipalities are now reserved for women. Now there is more than ten lakh elected women representative in rural and urban areas.

In many countries, even after the introduction of democracy women did not have the right to vote.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reason : As per traditional thinking, women are not supposed to take decisions or influence others.

Who is the channel of communication between Governor and Council of Ministers?

  1. Speaker of Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Deputy Chief Minister

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chief Minister has to act as the principal channel of communication between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.