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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
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 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
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
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
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
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
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
IN-TEXT QUESTIONS Question: See Chapter 4, Table 1. Which group of people challenged Mughal authority for the longest time in Aurangzeb’s reign? Answer: The Marathas challenged Mughal authority for the longest period during Aurangzeb’s reign. Question: What is the Khalsa? Do you recall reading about it in Chapter 6? Answer:The Khalsa is the community of … Read more
Q1. Which language is associated with the Chera kingdom and its official records in the ninth century? a) Tamil b) Sanskrit c) Malayalam d) Oriya Answer: c) Malayalam Explanation: The Chera kingdom, established in the ninth century in present-day Kerala, introduced the Malayalam language and script in their official inscriptions, making it one of the … Read more
Q1. What is the primary purpose of secondary activities in manufacturing? a) To extract minerals b) To change raw materials into products of higher value c) To provide various services d) To cultivate agricultural products Answer: b) To change raw materials into products of higher value Explanation: Secondary activities in manufacturing transform raw materials into … Read more