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Social Studies Term-2 Flashcards

1
Q

Which is the main raw material used in the paper industry?

a) Wood
b) Cotton
c) Coal
d) Oil

A

a) Wood

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2
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Which industry uses raw materials like cotton to make products such as clothing and fabric?

A

Textile

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3
Q

Who was the last Mughal emperor during the revolt?

A

Bahadur Shah Zafar

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4
Q

The law that ensures affirmative action for marginalised groups is called __________.

A

Reservation

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5
Q

The Revolt of 1857 was only limited to northern India.

A

False

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6
Q

The __________ Act of 1992 provided reservations for marginalized groups in educational institutions.

A

Mandal

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7
Q

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to marginalisation?

a) Discrimination based on caste
b) Denial of equal opportunities
c) Equal access to resources and jobs
d) Prejudices based on religion

A

c) Equal access to resources and jobs

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8
Q

Which industry produces goods like iron and steel, cement, and heavy machinery?

A

mineral based industry

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9
Q

Which term refers to a smaller community within a larger group?

A

Minority

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10
Q

India is one of the largest producers of cotton textiles in the world.

A

True

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11
Q

Which of the following is a primary industry?

a) Textile industry
b) Coal mining
c) Computer software
d) Shipbuilding

A

b) Coal mining

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12
Q

The British East India Company’s army was mainly made up of __________.

A

Sepoys

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13
Q

The Rani of which state played a significant role in the revolt of 1857?

A

Jhansi

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14
Q

The 1857 Revolt ended the Mughal Empire in India.

A

True

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15
Q

Forests do not provide raw materials for industries.

A

False

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16
Q

Mangal Pandey was a key figure in the Revolt of 1857.

A

True

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17
Q

The iron and steel industry in India is primarily located in:

a) Punjab
b) Maharashtra
c) Odisha
d) Rajasthan

A

c) Odisha

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18
Q

In the context of marginalisation, what does the term “minority” mean?

a) People who are in the majority
b) People with less economic resources
c) A group that is numerically smaller than the dominant group
d) People with more power and resources

A

c) A group that is numerically smaller than the dominant group

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19
Q

Who was the British General responsible for the brutal suppression of the Revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

A

General Havelock

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20
Q

The revolt of 1857 began in __________.

A

Meerut

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21
Q

The __________ industry is essential for producing goods like cotton textiles.

A

Textile

22
Q

Marginalisation involves the inclusion of certain social groups at the center of social, political, and economic life.

A

False

23
Q

Marginalisation refers to:

a) The inclusion of all groups in society
b) Pushing a group to the edges of society
c) Giving equal rights to everyone
d) The spread of education in society

A

b) Pushing a group to the edges of society

24
Q

The Indian legal system works to promote __________ among all social groups.

A

Equality

25
Q

The __________ industry processes raw materials into finished goods.

A

Manufacturing

26
Q

The British government took over the administration of India after the Revolt of 1857 through:

a) The Treaty of Delhi
b) The Act of 1858
c) The Charter Act of 1813
d) The Indian Councils Act

A

b) The Act of 1858

27
Q

__________ communities in India have historically faced discrimination and exclusion.

A

Dalit

28
Q

Where did the first rebellion of 1857 begin?

a) Kanpur
b) Meerut
c) Delhi
d) Lucknow

A

b) Meerut

29
Q

What is the role of the Constitution in preventing marginalisation in India?

a) It promotes discrimination
b) It ensures equal rights for all citizens
c) It gives special privileges to the majority group
d) It supports only dominant groups

A

b) It ensures equal rights for all citizens

30
Q

Dalits are one of the historically marginalized groups in India.

A

True

31
Q

Marginalisation is a process by which certain groups are pushed to the __________ of society.

A

Edges

32
Q

The textile industry is an example of:

a) Agro-based industry
b) Heavy industry
c) Forest-based industry
d) Light industry

A

d) Light industry

33
Q

The region in India known for the concentration of steel industries is __________.

A

Jamshedpur

34
Q

Who was the last Mughal ruler during the Revolt of 1857?

a) Bahadur Shah Zafar
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Humayun

A

a) Bahadur Shah Zafar

35
Q

The British government took over the rule of India from the East India Company after the Revolt of 1857.

A

True

36
Q

The Constitution of India recognizes the rights of marginalized groups.

A

True

37
Q

Marginalisation does not affect access to resources such as education and healthcare.

A

False

38
Q

What type of industry is related to the extraction of coal, oil, and minerals?

A

Mining

39
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of industry?

a) Agro-based industry
b) Forest-based industry
c) Service-based industry
d) Mining-based industry

A

c) Service-based industry

40
Q

The Revolt of 1857 is also called:

a) The First War of Indian Independence
b) The Indian Rebellion
c) The Sepoy Mutiny
d) Both a and c

A

d) Both a and c

41
Q

The __________ industry uses raw materials from nature, like coal, iron ore, and petroleum.

A

Mining

42
Q

The Indian Constitution provides protection to __________ and marginalized communities.

A

Scheduled Castes

43
Q

Who among the following played a leading role in the revolt of 1857 in Jhansi?
a) Laxmibai
b) Rani Durgavati
c) Begum Hazrat Mahal
d) Tantya Tope

A

a) Laxmibai

44
Q

Which Indian leader was hanged after the revolt of 1857 for his involvement?

A

Mangal Pandey

45
Q

Which of these groups is often marginalised in India?

a) Dalits
b) Brahmins
c) Rajputs
d) Gujjars

A

a) Dalits

46
Q

Which social group is most often marginalised in India?

A

Dalits

47
Q

After the revolt of 1857, the British government passed the __________ Act to take control over India.

A

Government of India

48
Q

The revolt of 1857 was also called the First War of __________.

A

Indian Independence

49
Q

Small-scale industries are the same as heavy industries.

A

False

50
Q

__________ is one of the primary industries that involve the extraction of minerals.

A

Mining

51
Q

Iron and steel production is considered a heavy industry.

A

True

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