Market around Us

Q1. What is the primary feature of a weekly market? a) Permanent shops b) High-priced goods c) Held on a specific day of the week d) Exclusive branded items Answer: c) Held on a specific day of the week Explanation: A weekly market is characterized by its operation on a specific day of the week, … Read more

विश्व में जितने भी महान और प्रसिद्ध खिलाड़ी हुए हैं, उनकी सफलता का कारण उनकी शारीरिक स्वस्थता (Physical Fitness) और अभ्यास है। ऐसे ही किसी प्रसिद्ध खिलाड़ी के बारे में संक्षेप में लिखिए और बताइए कि वह आपको किस प्रकार प्रेरित करता है?

आज विश्व में फुटबॉल, क्रिकेट, रग्बी , बास्केटबॉल, टेनिस, बैडमिंटन इत्यादि बहुत सारे खेल लोकप्रिय है।  इन सब खेलों में एक से बढ़कर एक महान खिलाड़ी हुए हैं।  जैसे फुटबॉल में पेले और मैराडोना , टेनिस में रॉजर फेडरर और पीट सैम्प्रास, बास्केटबॉल में माइकल जॉर्डन और कोबी ब्रायंट।  लेकिन जिस खिलाड़ी से मैं सबसे … Read more

नए खरीदे गए कंप्यूटर में उत्पन्न खराबी की जानकारी देने और दुकानदार द्वारा असहयोग की शिकायत करने हेतु पत्र।

आपने नया कम्प्यूटर ख़रीदा है, किन्तु खरीदने के एक महीने बाद ही उसमें खराबी आ गयी | आपकी शिकायत पर दुकानदार ने कोई ध्यान नहीं दिया | कम्पनी के मुख्य मैनेजर को पत्र लिखकर घटना की जानकारी देते हुए उनसे अनुरोध कीजिए कि वे आपके साथ न्याय करें | सेवा में, प्रबंधक महोदय, डेल इंडिया … Read more

The French Revolution

Q1. What was the immediate trigger for the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789? a) The king’s decision to increase taxes b) Rumors of the king ordering the army to open fire on citizens c) The demand for the release of political prisoners d) The shortage of bread in Paris Answer: b) Rumors … Read more

Chap 4 – Exploring Magnets

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Do magnets stick to objects made of certain materials only?” Answer: • Yes. Magnets only stick to materials that have iron, nickel, or cobalt in them (these are called magnetic materials). Objects made of wood, plastic, or glass do not stick to magnets. Question: “Was your prediction correct for all … Read more

Fun with Magnets

Q1. What is the primary component of natural magnets like magnetite? a) Copper b) Aluminium c) Iron d) Zinc Answer: c) Iron Explanation: Magnetite, a natural magnet, contains iron as its primary component. This is what gives magnetite, and natural magnets in general, their magnetic properties. Q2. Which of these items is NOT typically attracted … Read more

Sound

Q1. What is the primary requirement for sound to be produced?a) An electric sourceb) A vibrating objectc) A liquid mediumd) High temperature Answer: b) A vibrating objectExplanation: Sound is produced when an object vibrates, creating a disturbance in the surrounding medium. This vibration leads to the generation of sound waves, as seen in the tuning … Read more

Urban Administration

Q1. What is the role of the Municipal Corporation in a city?a) Managing defense and foreign affairsb) Overseeing agricultural developmentc) Providing urban amenities and servicesd) Regulating international trade Answer: c) Providing urban amenities and servicesExplanation: The Municipal Corporation is responsible for various urban amenities and services such as street lights, garbage collection, water supply, sanitation, … Read more

Urban Administration

1) Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala’s house?Answer: The children went to Yasmin Khala’s house to seek information and advice regarding a broken street light caused by their cricket game. Yasmin Khala had retired from the Municipal Corporation and was knowledgeable about such matters. 2) List four ways in which the work of … Read more

Rural Livelihoods

Question 1: You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work. List five of these.Answer: In Kalpattu, a variety of non-farm work is evident among the villagers. Five of these are: Question 2: List the different types of people you read about in Kalpattu who depend on farming. … Read more