38. What are the basic principles of National Integration ? (5)
Answer :-
(i) Language
(ii) Ego and selfishness
(iii) Racism
(iv) Education
(v) Communalism
(vi) Regionalism
39. Fill in the blanks :- ( 5 )
(a) The national animal of India is ……… ?
Answer :- Tiger
(b) The capital of Nagaland is ………. ?
Answer :- Kohima
(c) The name of the health minister of India is ……… ?
Answer :- Mansukh Mandaviya ( In 2022 )
(d) Our national flag has ………… ?
Answer :- 24
(e) The name of the Home Minister of India is ………… ?
Answer :- Amit Shah ( In 2022 )
40. Write the capital of the following states :- (5)
(a) Karnataka – Bangalore
(b) Orissa – Bhubaneshwar
(c) Nagaland – Kohima
(d) Punjab – Chandigarh
(e) Himachal Pradesh – Shimla
41. What are the names of the four union territories of India ? (4)
Answer :-
(i) Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
(ii) Lakshadweep
(iii) Pondicherry
(iv) Chandigarh
(v) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(vi) Jammu and Kashmir
(vii) Ladakh
(viii) Delhi
42. Fill in the blanks :- ( 10 )
(a) The name of the Governor of your state is ………….
Answer :- ( Write Yourself )
(b) Rabindra Nath Tagore received the …………. Award ?
Answer :- Nobel Prize
(c) The first President of India was …………
Answer :- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) The first war of independence ( Sepoy Mutiny ) took place in the year of ………….
Answer :- 1857
(e) The national song Vande Mataram was written by ……………
Answer :- Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
43. Write five difficulties that come in making awareness of national integration – (5)
Answer :-
(i) Racism
(ii) Linguistic bigotry
(iii) Communalism
(iv) Regionalism
(v) Social Inequality
(vi) Economic inequality
44. Fill in the blanks :- ( 5 )
(a) The latest created state of India is ………… ?
Answer :- Telangana
(b) In the Constitution of India, the word ………… is used for the citizens of the country ?
Answer :- People
(c) The name of the Chief of Army Staff is ………… ?
Answer :- General Manoj Mukund Naravane
(d) The Director General of NCC is ………… ?
Answer :- Lt Gen Gurbir Pal Singh
(e) The song Vande Mataram was composed by ………… ?
Answer :- Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
45. Write the names of the main five religions of India :- (5)
Answer :-
(i) Hindu (ii) Muslim
(iii) Sikh (iv) Christian
(v) Buddhist (vi) Jain
(vii) Parsi
46. Fill in the blank :- ( 1×5 = 5 )
(i) Bible is related to ………. Religion ?
– from Christianity
(ii) The Constitution of India came into effect in ………… January …………. ?
– 26 January 1950
(iii) Teacher’s Day is celebrated in the memory of …………
– Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(iv) Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on …………. December ?
– on 16 December
(v) ……….. revolution was considered as the first war of independence ?
– Revolt of 1857
47. In which state is the following place located ? ( 5 )
(a) Haridwar – Uttarakhand
(b) Sarnath – Uttar Pradesh
(c) Amarnath Cave – Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Golden Temple – Amritsar, Punjab
(e) Gateway of India – Mumbai, Maharashtra
48. Name the neighboring countries of India ? ( 5 )
Answer –
(i) Nepal (ii) Bangladesh
(iii) Sri Lanka (iv) Bhutan
(v) China (vi) Pakistan
(vii) Myanmar (viii) Afganistan
(ix) Maldiv
49. National Integration What is a fundamental right ? ( 2.5 )
Answer :-
(i) Right to Equality
(ii) Right to Freedom
(iii) Right to Education
50. Fill in the blank :- ( 1×5 = 5 )
(i) The Quit India Movement was started by Gandhiji in August ……… ?
– in 1942
(ii) The first President of India was ………. ?
– Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(iii) White color in the national flag of India represents ……….
– to peace and truth
(iv) The national sport of India is ……… ?
– Hockey
(v) The author of the national song of India, Vande Mataram, is ……….
– Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
51. Write a short note on New Education Policy ? ( 5 )
Answer :-The new National Education Policy 2020 is a good policy as it aims to make the education system holistic, flexible, multi-disciplinary.
The new education policy has been put in place with several initiatives which are exactly the need of the present scenario. The policy is concerned with the curriculum of study with a focus on skill development. Dreaming of anything will not work, as proper planning and working according to it will only help in fulfilling the objective. The sooner the objectives of NEP are achieved, the sooner our nation will progress towards progress.
52. Write a short description on National Anthem ? ( 5 )
Answer :- National Anthem is a sacred patriotic anthem, which is officially regarded by the country as an expression of national identity, the national anthem of India Jana-Gana-mana was written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, of India This lovely song reflects the feelings that resonate in one voice
53. Fill in the blank :- ( 5 )
(i) Children’s Day …………………………..
– November 14
(ii) National fruit …………
– Mango
(iii) National festival ……………………
– Republic Day, Independence Day
(iv) National flower …………
– Lotus
(v) National Yoga Day …………
– June 21
54. What is the role of NCC in nation building ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Contribution to adult education
(ii) Social Service Activities
(iii) Disaster Management and Incident Relief
(iv) Promotion of national language
(v) to treat all human beings equally
(vi) To respect all religious institutions
(vi) Plantation drive to ensure climate balance
(vii) The purpose of blood donation camps is to collect blood to help those in urgent need
(viii) To campaign in the form of various rallies against dowry
(ix) Pledge against female feticide
55. Fill in the blank :- ( 5 )
(i) NCC Day ………….
– on the fourth Sunday of November
(ii) Name of the Director General of the NCC ………….
– Lt. General Gurvir Pal Singh
(iii) Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with which Jyoti………….
– In the torch of the National War Memorial
(iv) The name of the national game of India is ……………..
– Hockey
(v) Name of the Army Chief ………….
– General Manoj Pandey
56. Why is national unity important for the progress of any nation ? ( 5 M )
Answer :-
(i) To maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation
(ii) maintaining peace and harmony
(iii) Growth and Development of the Nation
(iv) Eradication of poverty and illiteracy
(v) Internal Security and Law and Order
(vi) Culture and Religious Development
(vii) Economic and Industrial Development
(viii) attracting foreign investment and increasing imports and exports
(ix) Dignity and self-respect as a nation
(x) Foreign relations and better conditions between the countries of the world
57. Write the capitals of the following states :- ( 5 )
(a) Karnataka – Bangalore
(b) Orissa – Bhubaneshwar
(c) Nagaland – Kohima
(d) Punjab – Chandigarh
(e) Himachal Pradesh – Shimla
58. Write the names of the states adjoining Uttar Pradesh ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Uttarakhand (ii) Himachal Pradesh
(iii) Haryana (iv) Rajasthan
(v) Madhya Pradesh (vi) Chhattisgarh
(vii) Jharkhand (viii) Bihar and
(ix) Delhi
59. Fill in the blanks :- ( 5 )
(a) Kaziranga National Park is in ………. State ?
– in Assam
(b) Marks are awarded to any regiment by ……….
– by the President
(c) In Revelee and Retreat ………… is saluted ?
– to the flag
(d) ………… was the author of NCC song ?
– Sudarshan Fakir
(e) A good citizen is one who knows about his ………. ?
– Duties
60. Write the names of the states which are included in our national anthem ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Punjab (ii) Gujarat
(iii) Odisha (iv) West Bengal
(v) Maharashtra
61. Name the places where Kumbh Mela is held in India ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Haridwar
(ii) in Ujjain
(iii) Nasik
(iv) Allahabad
62. Fill in the blanks :- ( 10 )
(a) Army Day is celebrated on the day of ………. ?
– January 15
(b) ………… is the highest citizenship award ?
– Bharat Ratna
(c) Any person can get citizenship of any …………. country at a time ?
– 1
(d) It is a matter of …………. for the 1st regiment not to let its flag fall ?
– Proud
(e) …………. is the state of five rivers ?
– Punjab
63. What are the problems facing India for nation building ?
Answer :-
(a) many languages
(b) many religions
(c) lack of money
(d) lack of minerals
(e) Scientific backwardness
(f) Economic backwardness
(g) illiteracy
(h) Agricultural backwardness
(i) Industrial backwardness
64. Fill in the blank :- ( 5 )
(a) ………… has been declared as the national flower ?
– Lotus
(b) The capital of Sikkim is …………
– Gangtok
(c) ………… is the national bird ?
– Peacock
(d) The Chief Justice of India is ………… ?
– Shri Nathulpanti Venkataraman ( in 2022 )
(e) The Chairman of NITI Aayog is ………. ?
– Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (in 2022 )
65. Define citizen ?
Answer :- A citizen of a country is a person recognized under custom or law, as being a legal member of a sovereign nation or to accede to the government in exchange for its security, whether at home or abroad. Civilization is usually done with the recognition of civil, political and social rights, which are not done to non-citizens.
Four types of citizenship –
(i) Natural
(ii) by citizenship investment
(iii) Citizenship by marriage
(iv) Citizenship by birth
66. Write the capitals of the following states :- ( 5 )
(i) Maharashtra – Mumbai
(ii) Nagaland – Kohima
(iii) Odisha – Bhubaneshwar
(iv) Karnataka – Bangalore
(v) Manipur – Imphal
67. Name the five elements which are helpful for national unity ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Sense of ideal citizenship
(ii) Importance of national language
(iii) Knowledge of National Festival
(iv) Social equality
(v) trade
(vi) Spread of education
68. Fill in the blanks :- ( 5 )
(a) National bird is ………. ?
Answer :- Peacock
(b) National animal is ………… ?
Answer :- Garden
(c) National Emblem is ………. ?
Answer :- Ashoka Pillar
(d) National language is ………… ?
Answer :- Hindi
(e) National flag is ………. ?
Answer :- Tricolor flag
69. What are the problems and major challenges of national integration ? (6)
Answer :-
(i) Racism
(ii) Regionalism
(iii) gender discrimination
(iv) linguistic heterogeneity
(v) Social Discrimination
(vi) Communalism
(vii) Economic inequality
70. Write a short note on Quit India Movement ? ( 3 )
Answer: – Quit India Movement was started on 8 August 1942 at the time of World War II, it was a movement whose goal was to end the British Empire from India or exactly 17 years after the world famous Kakori incident during the Indian freedom struggle. On the call of Gandhiji in August 1942, the whole country was started simultaneously.
71. What are the basic elements of national unity ? ( 3 )
Answer :-
(i) Immense patriotism towards the nation among citizens
(ii) the spirit of ideal citizenship
(iii) Importance of National Language
(iv) Knowledge of National Festival
(v) Social equality
(vi) Spread of trade, education
72. Name the five religions of India ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Hindu
(ii) Muslim
(iii) Sikh
(iv) Christian
(v) Buddhist
(vi) Jain
(vii) Parsi
73. Why is national integration necessary for any country ? ( 6)
Answer :-
(i) To build the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country
(ii) Creating peace and harmony
(iii) Progress and development of the country
(iv) Removal of poverty and disability
(v) Internal security and law and order
(vi) Cultural and Religious Development
(vii) Economic and Industrial Development
(viii) Exchange of technical information
(ix) To increase the prestige and self respect of the country
74. Write the contribution of youth in nation building ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Maintaining National Integration
(ii) poverty alleviation
(iii) Road construction
(iv) Higher Education
(v) Discouraging corruption and evils
(vi) To help the backward class people
75. Name the major river from each region of the country ( North, East, West, South and Central ) ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
In the north – Jhelum, Chinar, Ravi, Sutlej and Beas
In the East – Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Panar
In the west – Narmada, Tapti, Sabarmati, Luni
In the South – Bhusi, Krishna, Shipra, Tapti
In the middle – Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Gomti, Ganga