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Multiple choice social studies from hunting - gathering to growing food from gathering to growing food community decision making in a tribe lifestyle of early human

In the absence of ______ evidence, attempts were made to stir up the memories of the ordinary people.

  1. Scientific

  2. Historical

  3. Archaeological

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

In the absence of historical evidence, attempts were made to stir up the memories of the ordinary people to unearth details about various events. They were related to the past and present events. Many a time, these memories of the incidents had religious recognition too. 

Multiple choice social studies from hunting - gathering to growing food from gathering to growing food community decision making in a tribe lifestyle of early human

Historians resort to ______ descriptions to narrate the lives of ordinary people.

  1. Written

  2. Textual

  3. Oral

  4. Scriptural
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Historians resort to oral descriptions to narrate the lives of ordinary people. The history created by such oral descriptions is called Oral History. 

Multiple choice social studies from hunting - gathering to growing food from gathering to growing food community decision making in a tribe lifestyle of early human

Wheat, barley, jute, different types of tubers, paddy, etc., were the major crops of Neolithic age.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Neolithic age is also known as agriculture revolution age since the discovery of agriculture took place in west Asia during this time.

They began a settled life for the purpose of cultivation and domestication of animals.
During this time wheat, barley, jute, different types of tubers, paddy, etc., were the major crops.
Hence, the above statement is true.

Multiple choice social studies from hunting - gathering to growing food from gathering to growing food community decision making in a tribe lifestyle of early human

In the recent ages, study of the history of the ______ people has gained a lot of importance.

  1. Rich

  2. Poor

  3. Wealthy

  4. Common
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The history of the common people was equally important and as such, writing about those who were uneducated and stayed away from knowledge centres posed a serious challenge. Hence, in the recent ages, study of history of common people has gained a lot of importance.

Multiple choice social studies from hunting - gathering to growing food from gathering to growing food community decision making in a tribe lifestyle of early human

Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh and Bagor in Rajasthan show the earliest evidence of _____________.

  1. Agriculture

  2. City life

  3. Domestication of animals

  4. Metal tools being used by early humans
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first attempts at domestication of animals and plants were made during the Mesolithic Period. The first animal to be domesticated was the dog. The earliest evidence of domestication of animals comes from Adamgarh (M.P.) and Bagor in Rajasthan dated 5500 B.C. and 4500 B.C. respectively.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

The tributaries of _________ cause floods in Uttar Pradesh.

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Narmada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges river system, particularly its northern tributaries originating in the Himalayas, is the primary cause of frequent flooding in the plains of Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Deforestation results in which of the following?

  1. Drought

  2. Floods

  3. Soil erosion

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

Forests naturally absorb water from rainfall and slowly release the water into the rivers. After deforestation, rainfall flows too quickly to the rivers, stripping the topsoil and causing erosion and flooding to occur. When these floods break the river's banks, further problems arise as the path of the river changes and further soil erosion occurs along the river's new path. Deforestation also makes an area more arid, contributing to droughts.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

Flood is a _________.

  1. Natural disaster

  2. Manmade disaster

  3. Geological disaster

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land, which is classified as a natural disaster caused by meteorological or hydrological events.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters tsunami and floods natural disasters and hazards monsoon phenomena and its mechanism major hazards in india and prevention hazards disasters - case studies man made disaster

A flash flood is a flood that ________.

  1. Is caused by heavy flooding of a river

  2. Occurs in urban areas

  3. Occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration

  4. Is caused by the blocking of drains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Flash floods are defined by the speed of flooding, not the source or location of flooding. While flash floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, they can also result from other events, such as drain blockages and cloud bursts