Tag: civics

Questions Related to civics

Bihu and Ojapali, the folk dances of ________ are very famous.

  1. Assam

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu and Ojapali are the famous folk dances of the state of Assam. Bihu is a colourful folk dance which is celebrated to mark the advent of Spring and Assamese new year. Ojapali is the most distinctive folk dance from Assam, representing the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the state.

Mohiniattam and Kathakali are the famous dance forms of ___________. 

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali and Mohiniattam are the classical dance forms of the Kerala state. Kathakali is basically a dance drama and is famous for its huge elaborate costumes, amazing make-up style, face masks, and ornaments. Mohiniattam is a dance form with soft, calm and gentle movements and is usually done by women.

The backyards of most houses in Eastern Indian have small ponds known as __________.

  1. Pukur

  2. Mukur

  3. Sukur

  4. Tukur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The backyards of most houses in Eastern India have small ponds known as Pukur. Pisciculture or fish breeding is practised in these small ponds.

The ___________ has a role in the development of a school.

  1. Dissimilarity

  2. Community

  3. Aliens

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Community plays a very important role in the development of a school. It provides the basic infrastructure and environment for the growth and development of the school. The community provides the essential ingredients to school like land, donations, students, teachers, faculty and Nobel laureate for its smooth functioning.

What are the other various facilities available outside the home?

  1. Fire brigade and police

  2. Banks and theatres

  3. Parks, gardens and swimming pool

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various facilities are available to us in our school. Similar facilities are also available outside the school. Various other facilities such as fire brigade, police, banks, theaters, parks ,gardens and swimming pools are also available. We must use these facilities responsibly.

What are the facilities outside the home?

  1. Transport like railway and bus

  2. Postal services

  3. Telephone

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various facilities are available to us in our school. Similar facilities are available outside the school. facilities such as railway and bus are public facilities of transport. Postal services as well telephonic services are also a part of public services outside the school.

Each child has the right to go to school and learn. This is called the ____________.

  1. Right to vote

  2. Right to education

  3. Right to equality

  4. Right to free speech


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Right to education is a Fundamental Right. Article 21 A of the Indian Constitution states:- The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age group of six to fourteen years. The act came into force on 1st April 2010. It is the right of every child to go to school, learn and take education.

What is right to education?

  1. Right to go to school

  2. Right to learn

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
School is for everyone. Each child has the right to go to school. Each child has the right to learn. This is called the right to education. It is a very important aspect of the public life.

What is Right to Education Act?

  1. Ever child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go school

  2. Obtain and complete primary education

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Right to Education Act, every child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go to school and complete primary education. For children with special needs, the upper age limit is 18 years of age instead of 14.

We must use facilities ____________.

  1. Carelessly

  2. Responsibly

  3. Irresponsibly

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Facilities are a place, piece of equipment, or amenity provided for a particular purpose. It is divided into public facilities and private facilities. It is our duty to use any facilities with due care. As a responsible citizen, we must use facilities responsibly. We should not harm or destroy the facilities like bus, train, banks, schools, hospitals, gardens, post offices etc. These are given for our use so we should also respect it and use it carefully.