1. What contribution can NCC cadets make in nation building ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) Maintaining National Integration
(ii) poverty alleviation
(iii) Road construction
(iv) Higher Education
(v) Human Resource Development
(vi) To help the backward class people
(vii) Discouraging corruption and evils
(viii) in research
(ix) Knowledge acquisition and development oriented work
(x) Discipline
(xi) Help in social service
(xii) discharge of his duties
(xiii) Creating an environment of alertness while being conscious
(xiv) To develop moral qualities
(xv) Promotion of national language
(xvi) By treating all citizens equally
(xvii) By respecting all religious places
2. When and where did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place ? ( 2.5 )
Answer :- 13 April 1919, Amritsar ( Punjab )
3. Fill in the blank :- (5)
(i) The folk dance of Andhra Pradesh is …………… ?
Answer :- Kuchipudi
(ii) The place of worship of Buddhists is called …………… ?
Answer :- Vihar
(iii) Din-e-Ilahi religion was founded by …………… ?
Answer :- Akbar
(iv) The capital of Kerala is …………… ?
Answer :- Thiruvananthapuram
(v) The Constitution of India was adopted on …………… ?
Answer :- On 26 November 1949
4. What are the major problems of nation building in India ? ( 10 )
Answer :-
(i) feeling of regionalism
(ii) Linguism
(iii) Racism
(iv) Political parties
(v) Foreign Elements
(vi) Economic inequality
(vii) Communalism
(viii) Social Inequality
5. When was the first freedom struggle fought against the British ? ( 2 )
Answer :- In 1857
6. What are the elements showing national unity ? ( 5 )
( What are the essential elements for National Unity ? )
Answer :-
(i) the spirit of ideal citizenship
(ii) Importance of national language
(iii) Knowledge of National Festival
(iv) Social equality
(v) trade
(vi) Spread of education
7. In which year the following events happened :- ( 2 )
(a) Quit India Movement – in 1942
(b) Kargil War – 1999
8. Write True / False :- (5)
(i) Godavari river has its origin in Maharashtra ?
Answer :- Correct
(ii) Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh ?
Answer :- Correct
(iii) Guru Nanak was the last Guru of Sikhism ?
Answer :- Wrong
(iv) Kolar gold field is in Madhya Pradesh ?
Answer :- Wrong
(v) What is the name of poplar bird ?
Answer :- Wrong
9. What programs and competitions are organized during the National Integration Camp ? (5)
Answer :-
(i) Cultural Program
(ii) Awareness Program
(iii) Question Answer Competition
(iv) Demonstration of National Integration
10. Match the correct answer :- (5)
(i) Seven Sister (a) Loknayak
(ii) Gulmarg (b) Karnataka State
(iii) Mahavir (c) Vaishali
(iv) Kolar Gold Mine (d) Jammu and Kashmir
(v) Jai Prakash (e) Meghalaya
Answer :-
(i) – (e) , (ii) – (d) , (iii) – (c)
(iv) – (b) , (v) – (a)
11. What are the camps organized for different types of cadets in NCC ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(i) CATC (ii) ATC
(iii) BLC (iv) ALC
(v) IMA (vi) EBSB
(vii) PTC (viii) IDC
(ix) RDC (x) Army Attachment
12. When did the Simon Commission come to India ? ( 2 )
Answer :- On 3 February 1928
13. In which of the following state is situated :- ( 3 )
(a) Gir Forest – In Gujarat
(b) Sanchi Stupa – in Madhya Pradesh
(c) Sher Shah’s Tomb – in Bihar
14. Name the main leaders who participated in the independence of the country ? ( 5 M )
Answer :-
(i) Mahatma Gandhi
(ii) Subhas Chandra Bose
(iii) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(iv) Chandrashekhar Azad
(v) Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh
15. Fill in the blanks :- (5)
(i) Write the full form of EBSB ………. ,
Answer :- Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
(ii) Chhath Puja ………. State festival ?
Answer :- Bihar’s
(iii) Name of the highest civilian award ………. Is ?
Answer :- Bharat Ratna
(iv) The name of the highest award of soldiers in the time of war is ………. Is ?
Answer:- Param Vir Chakra
(v) In the circle of the national flag no. of lines are ……….
Answer – 24
16. Why is national integration important for the progress of any country ? (10)
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) Attracting foreign investors and promoting imports and exports
(ix) Exchange of technical information
(x) To increase the prestige and self respect of the country
17. Name any five gallantry awards given in the Indian Army ? (5)
Answer :-
(i) Param Vir Chakra
(ii) Mahavir Chakra
(iii) Vir Chakra
(iv) Shaurya Chakra
(v) Ashoka Chakra
(vi) Army / Air Force / Navy Medal
18. Write True and False :- (5)
(i) All religions are considered equal in India ?
Answer :- Correct
(ii) Gateway of India is situated in Delhi ?
Answer :- Wrong
(iii) Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal ?
Answer :- Correct
(iv) Bengali is the language of Assam ?
Answer :- Wrong
(v) Bhangra is a famous dance of Uttar Pradesh ?
Answer :- Wrong
19. Write any five elements which break the national unity ? (5)
Answer :-
(i) Communalism
(ii) Linguism
(iii) sense of regionalism
(iv) Racism
(v) Political party
(vi) Economic equality and foreign elements
20. Write the colors used in our national flag and describe their importance ? ( 6)
Answer :-
Saffron color – symbolizes sacrifice, shows courage and selfless feeling towards the nation
White color – represents peace of the nation, purity and honesty, it is a symbol of peace and truth
Green color – it indicates faith, fertility, happiness, prosperity and progress, it is a symbol of growth and fertility
21. Fill in the blanks :- ( 10 )
(a) The full name of SAARC is ………… ?
Answer – South Asian Association For Regional Council
(b) The capital of Sri Lanka is …………, while Taka ……… is the currency of the country ?
Answer – Colombo, Bangladesh
(c) The peak of Everest is in ………… country ?
Answer – In Nepal
(d) U. N. The headquarter is located in ………….
Answer – New York, in America
(e) National tree of India is ………… ?
Answer – Banyan Tree
22. How many states are there in our country ? Write the names of 7 states of North Eastern India :- ( 5 )
Answer :- There are total 28 states –
States of North Eastern India –
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura
23. Write the capital of these states :- (5)
(a) Chhattisgarh – Raipur
(b) Sikkim – Gangtok
(c) Uttarakhand – Dehradun
(d) Rajasthan – Jaipur
(e) Gujarat – Gandhinagar
24. Write a short note on National Anthem ? ( 4 )
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.
25. Match the correct :- ( 5 )
(i) Golden Temple (a) Delhi
(ii) Taj Mahal (b) Hyderabad
(iii) Red Fort (c) Amritsar
(iv) Charminar (d) Rajgir
(v) Vishwa Shanti Stupa (e) Agra
Answer :-
(i) – (c) , (ii) – (e) , (iii) – (a)
(iv) – (d) , (v) – (b)
26. What do you understand by SAARC ? Name the countries belonging to SAARC. ( 5 )
Answer :-
SAARC – South Asian Association For Regional Council
China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives
27. Write the names of the following :- ( 10 )
(a) Defense Minister of India
– Sri Rajnath Singh
(b) External Affairs Minister of India
– Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
(c) Chief Justice of India
– N. V. Ramana
(d) Chief of Air Staff of India
– Air Chief Marshal V.R Chaudhari
(e) Governor of Uttar Pradesh
– Mrs. Anandi Ben Patel
35. Write the full form of the following :- ( 5 )
(a) MANREGA
– Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(b) COVID-19 – Corona Virus Disease-19
(c) EU – European Union
(d) SAARC
– South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation
(e) UPA – United Progressive Alliance
28. Write the names of 5 wars with the neighboring country of India along with their time ? ( 5 )
Answer :-
(a) 1948 – Pakistan
(b) 1962 – China
(c) 1965 – Pakistan
(d) 1971 – Pakistan
(e) 1999 – Pakistan
29. What do you understand by national integration ? ( 5 )
Answer –
(i) India is a conglomeration of different religions, castes, sects and cultures
(ii) No other country in the world will have as many languages, customs, religions and castes as will be found in India.
(iii) Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains, Buddhists etc. reside in our country
(iv) Despite so much diversity, our country is one nation, one power.
(v) The residents here are inspired by the feeling of nationalism
30. Write True False :- (5)
(i) Namami Gange is a sailing expedition in the Ganges river ?
– ( wrong )
(ii) The orange color of the national flag is a symbol of strength and courage ?
– ( Correct )
(iii) Khujraho is situated in the state of Karnataka ?
– ( wrong )
(iv) Mahavir Chakra is the best gallantry medal in India ?
– ( wrong )
(v) Kargil is a part of Ladakh ?
– ( Correct )
31. What is the main basis for building a nation ? ( 4 )
Answer :-
(a) Geographical Integration
(b) Historical unity
(c) Political unity
(d) Social and Cultural Integration
(e) mental unity
(f) Religious ordination
(g) ethnic unity
32. What is the need of national unity in India ? ( 5 )
Answer: – The need of national unity is due to the following reasons:-
(i) Helps in maintaining harmony, law and order, dignity and self-respect
(ii) Promotes cultural and religious development
(iii) Contribution to the growth of the nation
(iv) To increase the welfare of the people
33. Fill in the blank :- ( 5 )
(a) The first CDS of India was ……….
Answer :- General Bipin Rawat ji
(b) The national emblem of India is ……….
Answer :- Ashoka Pillar
(c) Gol Gumbaz is situated in the state of ……….
Answer :- In Karnataka
(d) Imphal is the capital of …………. State ?
Answer :- Manipur
(e) When the British came to India, the name of their company was ………..
Answer :- East India Company
34. What are the measures to achieve national integration ? (5)
Answer :-
(i) Education
(ii) economic development
(iii) Cultura
36. Match the correct :- ( 5 )
(i) Dal Lake (a) Jaipur
(ii) Kaziranga National Park (b) Mumbai
(iii) Hawa Mahal (c) Delhi
(iv) India Gate (d) Assam
(v) Gateway of India (e) Srinagar
Answer :-
(i) – (e) , (ii) – (d) , (iii) – (a)
(iv) – (c) , (v) – (b)
37. Give the years of the following events :- ( 5 )
(a) Non-cooperation Movement :- 1920
(b) Shimla Agreement – 1971
(c) Partition of Pakistan – 1947
(d) World War II – 1939
(e) First War of Independence – 1857
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