CTET Social Science Flashcards
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The 'Black Soil' found in the Deccan Plateau is best suited for growing which crop?
Answer: Cotton
Black soil (Regur soil) retains moisture well and is rich in iron and calcium, making it ideal for cotton cultivation.
Who wrote 'Indica', an account of the Mauryan Empire?
Answer: Megasthenes
Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya's court, wrote 'Indica', which describes Mauryan society and governance.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Answer: 8
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in India from 21 to 18 years?
Answer: 61st Amendment
The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1988) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years, enfranchising millions of young citizens.
In a Social Science classroom, a student claims that women are naturally less suited for leadership. The best pedagogical response is to:
Answer: Facilitate a discussion using historical and contemporary examples of women leaders
Facilitating a discussion with evidence engages critical thinking and allows students to reconstruct their understanding through inquiry.
Which of the following best describes 'subsistence farming'?
Answer: Farming primarily to feed the farmer's own family
Subsistence farming is practiced to meet the food needs of the farming family with little or no surplus for sale.
The Permanent Settlement of 1793 in Bengal was introduced by which Governor-General?
Answer: Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793, fixing land revenue permanently with zamindars in Bengal.