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Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

When did Minhaj-i-Siraj wrote about Hindustan?

  1. Thirteenth century

  2. Fourteenth century

  3. Twelfth century

  4. Fifteenth century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'Hindustan' was used for the first time by Minhaj-i Siraj, a thirteenth-century Persian chronicler. He, with this term, meant the areas of Punjab, Haryana and the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna.

Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

Read the following statements:
(i) National Anthem and National Flag are the symbols of India's unity.
(ii) National Integration is declared as the country's primary goal.
(iii) The special feature of the country is unity in diversity.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii) are true

  2. (i) and (ii) are true but (iii) is false

  3. (i) is true but (ii) and (iii) are false

  4. (i), (ii) and (iii) are false
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Fundamental Duties of the Constitution mandate that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India —

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in September–October 1961. The purpose was to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country including attachment to specific communities, castes, religions, and languages. The most often noticed feature of Indian society is “Unity in Diversity”. This phrase celebrates how India has been stronger by welcoming various cultural, social and ethnic elements. It also transcends the notion of accommodation without assimilation has been the key feature of Indian civilization. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, Option B denies unity in diversity, C denies integration and unity in diversity. D denies all three statements. Since the denial of any of the statements is against the spirit of the Constitution, these are incorrect. 
Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

When was Map 2 made?

  1. 1720

  2. 1620

  3. 1520

  4. 1420
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Map 2 was made in the 1720s by a French cartographer. Map 1 and 2 are quite different though the area is same. In these maps south India is where we would expect to find north India and Sri lanka is the Island at the top. Map 2 was made almost 600 years after Map 1.

Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

When was Map 1 made?

  1. Twelfth century

  2. Thirteenth century

  3. Fourteenth century

  4. Fifteenth century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Map 1 is the section of world map drawn by the geographer Al-Idrist in the twelfth century showing the Indian continent. Map 1 and 2 are quite different though the area is same. In these maps south India is where we would expect to find north India and Sri lanka is the Island at the top.

Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

How many members were there in the Constituent Assembly that wrote the Indian Constitution?

  1. 399

  2. 299

  3. 199

  4. 190
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constituent Assembly of India had 389 members initially, but after the partition of India, the membership was reduced to 299.

Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

What was the main motivations for the creation of society?

  1. Living in group

  2. Organized way of life

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When man realized that living in a group provides security, people came together to develop an organized way of life. This was one of the main motivations for the creation of society.

Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

What types of need does man have?

  1. Physical needs

  2. Emotional needs

  3. Psychological needs

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

We have many needs. Food,shelter and clothing are physical needs. Once these are satisfied, man gets a sense of stability, but that is not enough. We also have some emotional and psychological needs.

Multiple choice civics our life in society man's lifestyle in a society tracing changes through a thousand years medieval india: society, resources and trade buildings, paintings and books

What kind of industries and occupations help to fulfill our needs?

  1. Manufacturing paper

  2. Printing

  3. Book binding

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A variety of industries and occupations help to fulfill our needs. For example, we need books for studying, and paper for books. That is why occupations like manufacturing paper, printing, book binding, etc also develop. Many people contribute to this process.