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1.What is the difference between history and a story?, Answer:History explains, past events with the accuracy of time, place and person. It tells us the journey of human beings and about his failures and successes., A story is a fictional narration based on imagination., 2.Why is there a need to study history?, Answer:History is a record of good and wrong decisions, joyful and sorrowful experiences and the difficulties faced by our ancestors. Besides, it warns the future decision-making process. The principles, values and ideologies of our ancestors will be a model and guiding force for their descendants. Their valour, adventures, patriotism and sacrifices will inspire the next generations. By introducing our culture and heritage history arouses the feeling of price and honour for our nation and the world at large., 3.What are Literary sources?, Answer:Literacy sources are written or orally conveyed information. Written literature comprises of native and foreign literature. Oral literature comprises of folk songs, stories, ballads, myths and legends. Written literature is constructed by literates but oral literature is created by illiterates., 4.What is meant by ‘Excavation’., Answer:The scientific process involved in digging the earth to obtain the ancient remains or fossils of our ancient people is called Excavation. The excavated relics and fossils are scientifically researched., 5.Why did British officers try to understand Indian History?, Answer:The British officers tried to understand the history, traditions, customs, values, beliefs and laws to strengthen their trade relationship., 6.Name some European Scholars who have recorded and preserved Indian history., Answer:Col. Wilkes, B.L. Rice, Francis Bucchan and Mackenzie, Fill in the blanks :, _______ is the systematic presentation of past events., History serves as a _______ for a society., Folk songs, stories, ballads are _______ sources., Coins, inscriptions, monuments, relics are _______ sources., There cannot be history without _______., _______ translated Sanskrit grammer into English., _______ is known as the Father of History., Match the following:, Question 1.Into how many revenue divisions has Karnataka been divided? Name them?, Answer:Karnataka had been divided into four revenue divisions. They are, Bengaluru Division, Mysuru Division, Belgavi Division, Kalaburgi Division, Question 2.How many districts are there in Mysuru Division?, Answer:There are eight districts in Mysuru Division., Question 3.Who is the head of a Revenue Division?, Answer:The Divisional Commissioner., Question 4.Who is the head of a District?, Answer:The District commissioner., Question 5.Name the districts that come under Bengaluru Division., Answer:Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Ramanagar, Tumkuru and Shivamogga., Question 6.Who was the administrative chief of Bengaluru during in reign of Vijayanagara kings?, Answer:Palegara, Question 7.What type of a climate does Kolar have?, Answer:Kolar has a hot climate., 8.Name some rivers of Bengaluru Division., answer:Uttara and Dakshina, Pinakini, Vedavathi, Shimsha, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, Varada etc., Question 9.Where is Jog Falls?, Answer:Jogfalls is in Shivamogga district., Question 10.Which dam is built across a tank in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga?, Answer:Vanivilas dam., Question 11.Where is Markonahalli dam?, Answer:Tumkuru district., Question 12.Where are the iron deposits found in Bengaluru Division?, Answer:At Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts., Question 13.Which district of Bengaluru division has dense forests?, Answer:Shivamogga district., Question 14.Where is Jogimatti forest reserve situated?, Answer:In Chitradurga., Question 15.Name some fruit crops of Bengaluru division?, Answer:Sapota, Papaya, Jackfruit, Orange and Banana., Question 16.Where can the farmers sell their agricultural produce directly to the consumers., Answer:At the Agricultural produce markets established in all taluks and district headquarters., Question 17.Who is the founder of Karnataka’s industrial sector?, Answer:Sir. M. Vishveshwaraiah, Question 18.Which industry was established in 1936 at Bhadravathi?, answer:The Paper production factory., Question 19.Where is the Birla Cement factory located?, Answer:At Ammasandra in Tumakuru district., Question 20.Which award is given to persons for their achievements in the field of literature., Answer:Jnanapitha Award., Question 21.Name two persons famous for their contribution to Vachana literature., Answer:Akkamahadevi and Allamma prabhu., Question 22.Name any two important personalities associated with ‘Dasa Parampare’, Answer:Purandarasaru and Shripadarayaru., Question 23.Name any two persons who enriched modern kannada literature., Answer:D.V. Gundappa and P. Lankesh., Question 24.Which eminent personality was known as ‘Natakarathna’ and ‘Nataka Sarvabhouma’, Answer:Gubbi Veeranna., Question 25.Who was the hero of the first kannada talkie movie ‘ satisulochana ’., Answer:Subbaiah Naidu., Question 26.What is the name of the dance school started by Smt. Maya Rao?, Answer:Natya Saraswathi., Question 27.Where is ‘Jana pada Loka’., Answer:At Ramanagara., Question 28.Which is the famous folk theater of Bengaluru Division?, Answer:Mudalapaya Yakshagana., Question 29.Name some folk art of Bengaluru division?, Answer:Somana Kunitha, Garudi kunitha, Kamsale kunitha, Yakshagana., Question 30.Which religious institution of Bengaluru division provides food and education to many students?, Answer:The Siddaganga Mutt., Fill in the blanks :, Karnataka state has history of _______ years., _______ was the capital of Ganga dynasty., A dam named _______ is in Bengaluru district., The _______ mountain range passes on the borders of Shivamogga district., A vulture sanctuary is established at _______ in Ramanagara., The first _______ factory was established in Bhadravathi., _______ is the backbone of silk industry., Dodda Rangegowda is associated with _______ theatre., _______ is associated with theatre., The first kannada talkie movie was _______., _______ kunitha is famous in South Karnataka., Venkatappa was a famous _______., The highest civilian award given by Government of India is the _______., _______ the Nobel physicist conducted his research in Bengaluru., _______ disease is prevalent in the forests of Shivamogga., _______ provide medical facilities in rural areas., The chief architect of Karnataka unification is _____, 1.What is prehistoric period?, Ans:The period in which no record of‘writings’ is found, is often considered as prehistoric period. Eg – Stone Age., 2. What is protohistoric period?, Answer:The period that has a record of writing but it is not understood by the succeeding ages is known as Protohistoric period., 3.What is historic period?, Answer:The period that has distinct record of writings and can be read and understood by succeeding ages is known as Historic period., 4.What is historic period?, Answer:The period that has distinct record of writings and can be read and understood by succeeding ages is known as Historic period., 5.What are Prokaryotes?, Answer:Prokaryotes first living beings that appeared on earth. They are single celled bacteria., 6.Where are fossil evidences found in Karnataka., Answer:Sandur Taluk., 7.When did human beings being to evolve?, Answer:About 1.8 million years ago., 8.Where did the first modern human being begin to appear?, Answer:In South Africa., 9.Discuss the life of Palaeolithic man., Answer:Human beings of palaeolithic age lived on fruits, edible plants, tubers etc., They are nomadic people and sought shelter in caves and rocks, they designed simple stone tools like scrapers, knives, cleavers, burins and microliths made of Quartzite and Flint., They covered themselves with clothes made of large leaves and bark of trees. Since fruits and vegetables were not available in all seasons they learnt to hunt and fish for food. They also learnt to control fire., 10.In which age did man become the cultivator of land?, Answer:Mesolithic age., 11.Why did man start rearing animals?, Answer:During Mesolithic period man usually hunted for food or gathered wild nuts. Since food was not available at times, he had to endure hunger. Thus, they eventually started rearing animals that were wounded during hunting or the abandoned offsprings of animals. This secured a perinnal source of food and led to animal husbandry., 12.When and why did man start pottery?, Answer:Man started pottery during the Neolithic age. The progress of agriculture led to surplus production of food and fodder. When man was faced with the problem of storing food and fooder he started manufacturing handmade pottery. The invention of wheel led to progress of pottery., II. Fill in the blanks:, The period in which no historical records are found is known as _______., First living beings that appeared on earth are _______., Palaeolithic man lived a _______ life., Mesolithic man used _______ of animals as their dress., _______ started in Neolithic age., Man started _______ to store foodgrains., Iron age sites in Karnataka are found in _______ and _______., III. Match the following:, Question 1.Why are river valleys called the ‘Cradles of Civilization’., Answer:River valleys are called ‘Cradles of Civilizations’ because pre-historic people settled on the banks of rivers and civilizations propered there., Question 2.Where did the ancient Egyptian Civilization emerge and when., Answer:Ancient Egyptian Civilization developed along the banks of River Nile about 5400 years ago., Question 3.Who was the first Pharaoh of Egypt?, Answer:Menes., Question 4.Who was the first ‘Empress’ of the world?, Answer:Hatshepsut, the daughter of Pharaoh Thamos., Question 5.Who was the most popular Queen of Egypt?, Answer:Queen Cleopatra., Question 6.What does Hieroglyphics mean?, Answer:Sacred writing, Question 7.Why were Pyramids built?, Answer:The Egyptians believed in life after death, so they preserved the dead bodies. The Egyptians used their enormous knowledge of Geometry to build Pyramids to house, the preserved body of the dead, which was known as ‘Mummy’ Pyramids are huge structures, resembling a prism, built with huge stone blocks., Question 8.What is ‘Sphinx’?, Answer:’Sphinx’ is an enormous piece of architecture built by the Pharaoh’s of Egypt. It has the body of an animal and the head of a man. ., Question 9.What does ‘Mesopotamia’ mean?, Answer:‘Mesopotamia’ means the ‘Land between rivers’., Question 10.Which kings of Mesopotamia formed the ‘Code of laws’?, Answer:King Hammurabi., Question 11.Who founded the royal library at ‘Neneveh’ in Babylonia?, Answer:King Assurbanipal., Question 12.Which king of Babylonia had established trade relations with the people of Harappan Civilization?, Answer:King Hammurabi., Question 13.The name ‘China’ is derived from which ancient Chinese dynasty., Answer:Qin dynasty, Question 14.Which king of China built the ‘Great wall of China’?, Answer:King Chi-Huang-Ti., Question 15.Who formed the trade route to Rome? What is it known as?, Answer:King Wu-Ti of Han dynasty formed the trade route to Rome. It is known as “The Silk Route”., Question 16.Why was ‘The Silk Route’ to Rome formed?, Answer:China was a leading producer of silk. There was a greater demand for silk in Rome. As a result, the trade route between China and Rome was formed., Question 17.Which king of Greece as instrumental in laying down the base for democracy., Answer:King Cleisthenes., Question 18.What did Pericles call ‘Athens’ and why?, Answer:Pericles called ‘Athens’ as ‘School of lellas’ because science, Art, Literature and Philosophy flourished in Athens and reached the world., Question 19.Where is the temple of Greek God Zeus in Greece?, Answer:Mount Olympia., Question 20.Who were the famous disciples of the great green Philosopher Socrates., Answer:Plato, Aristotle and Alexander, the Great king of Macedonia., Question 21.Who established an educational institution ailed ‘Academy’?, Answer:Plato., Question 22.Who were the renowned Mathematicians of ancient Greece?, Answer:Euclid and Pythagoras., Question 23.Which community were the original inhabitants of Rome?, Answer:Latins., Question 24.Write two examples of Roman Architecture?, Answer:Colosseum and Amphitheatre., Question 25.Who excavated the sites of Mohenjodara and Harappa?, Answer:Archaeologists Dayaram Sanhi and Rakuldas Bannerji., Question 26.Write about the city planning of Harappan Civilization?, Answer:The cities of Harappan civilisation were well planned. They were protected by forts. Wide roads, public wells, multi-storeyed- buildings and well-planned drainage system are the important features of Harappan cities. The drainage system is a great achievement of our ancestors. The importance was given to cleanliness and public health is a model for the present. This system of town planning cannot be found elsewhere in the ancient civilisations., In Mohenjodaro a great tank for public bath, now called the ‘Great Bath’ was found. There was rooms on all sides. Six large granaries and the quarters for laborers are found in Harappan cities. Lothal was a popular harbor in those days., Question 27.Which was the main occupation of Harappas?, Answer:Weaving cotton and wollen clothes., Question 28.What did the Greeks call ‘Cotton’ in ancient days and why?, Answer:The Greeks called ‘Cotton’ as ‘Sindhun’ as it was produced in the Indus Valley or Sindhu Valley., Question 29.Write a short note on the Harappan script?, Answer:Harappan had developed their own unique script and language. The scholars have been trying hard to understand the writings on the seals but in vain., II. Fill in the blanks:, Egypt is considered as the _______., The kings of Egypt were called ‘_______’., The first Pharaoh of Egypt was _______., The first ‘Empress’ of the world was _______., _______ and _______ were worshipped as Gods in ancient Egypt., The great epic of Mesopotamians was _______., The first emperor of ancient China was _______., The Chinese introduced _______ and _______ to the world., _______ was an ideal city state., _______ is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’., _______ was a great dictator of ancient Rome., _______ was the language of Roman Empire., _______ was a popular harbour of Harappan Civilization., The invasion of _______ led to the decline of Indus Civilization., III. Match the following:, Question 1.Where were Aryans originally from?, Answer:Central Asia., Question 2.Where did the vedic culture emerge in ancient India?, Answer:In the plains of Rivers Sarsawathi and Ganges., Question 3.What does ‘Veda’ mean?, Answer:‘Veda’ means knowledge., Question 4.Which river of ancient India is believed to be the River Saraswathi., Answer:The ‘Ghaggar-Akra’ river which disappeared under-ground leading to the formation of Thar desert in Rajasthan is believed to be the River Saraswathi., Question 5.Which period is called ‘Pre-vedic period’?, Answer:The period of the Rigveda is called ‘Prevedic period’., Question 6.What were the prisoners of war called in Pre-vedic period? How were they treated?, Answer:Dasas or Dasyas. They were treated as slaves., Question 7.Which animal was considered as wealth by the Aryans?, Answer:Cows, Question 8.Which political institutions played a major role in Administration during the pre-vedic period?, Answer:, Sabha, Samithi, Vidhatas, Question 9.What is the message of the vedas., Answer:“There is only one truth, people perceive it differently. Let noble thoughts come from all the comers of the world”., Question 10.How did the king in Post-vedic expand his kingdom?, Answer:The king performed rituals such as ‘Ashwamedha Yaga’ and ‘Rajasuya Yaga’., II. Fill in the blanks:, The _______ came to India from central Asia., The period in which the _______ was formed is called the Vedic Period., The River ‘Ghaggar-Akra’ is believed to be the River _______., Agriculture, _______ and _______ were the major occupations., _______ were considered as wealth by the Aryans., _______ was not hereditary during the pre-vedic period., The Aryans worshipped Gods through the rituals called _______., The kings of the post-Vedic performed rituals like _______ and _______ to expand their kingdom., Question 1.What does the bible narrate?, Answer:The Bible narrates the life and teachings of Jesus Christ., Question 2.Why was Jesus Christ crucified?, Answer:Jesus Christ served the poor and downtrodden He was very compassionate. As the number of his followers grew, his enemies’ also increased. Jesus was accused as a trailor and crucified., Question 3.Which city became the centre of Christianity?, Answer:Rome., Question 4.Who is the Supreme head of Christians?, Answer:Pope., Question 5.Which are the well-known pilgrim centers of the Muslims?, Answer:Mecca and Kaaba., Question 6.What does ‘Islam’ means?, Answer:‘Islam’ means ‘Submission to God’., Question 7.What does ‘Muslim’ mean?, Answer:‘Muslim’ means ‘One who surrenders to God’., Question 8.When did the Muslim era or the Hijri era commence?, Answer;Muslim era or Hijri era commenced from the time when Prophet Mohammed more to Medina from Mecca., II. Fill in the blanks:, The founder of Christianity was _______., The holy book of Christians is the _______., Jesus Christ preached through _______., _______ is the centre of Christianity., The Supreme head of Christianity is the _______., The greatest institution of Christianity is the _______., _______ and _______ are the pilgrim centers of Muslims., The holy book of Muslims is the _______., III. Match the following:, 1.Describe Nation?, Answer:Nation is an organisation or system which enables every individual to lead a better life., 2.Who is entitled to the rights given by a nation?, Answer:Every person who has citizenship is entitled for rights given by a nation., 3.Can any individual acquire citizenship of more than one nation at a time?, Answer:No, there is no provision to acquire citizenship of more than no nation at a time., 4.A citizen can lead a life of dignity. Explain., Answer:A citizen is entitled for rights given by a nation. Such as minimum living standard, education, health, social security and other rights. He has the right to participate in the nation’s administrative process. So he can lead a dignified life., 5.Why can a citizen of India be deprived of his citizenship?, Answer:, If any individual is found to be engaged in unlawful activities or insubordinate before the Indian constitution, his citizen can be forcefully deprived., II. Fill in the blanks:, A system which enables every individual to lead a better life is a ______., Citizenship ensures the ______ given by a nation., Foreigners are deprived of ______ rights of a nation., ______ is an important factor in getting citizenship., An Indian citizen will automatically lose his ______ in the event of securing the citizenship of another country., III. Match the following:, Question 1.Why do Nations have National symbols?, Answer:A country uses National symbols to reflect its culture and heritage. These National symbols are useful in creating patriotism and National Integrity among its citizens., Question 2.Why has the ‘Tiger’ been chosen as India’s National Animal?, Answer:The Tiger is attractive and majestic to see and its physique is strong., Question 3.Write the meaning of National Integration., Answer:National Integration means living harmoniously without having hatred, jealously or prejudice against another person or community. It means one should respect the .other and living in amity. It is the feeling of living as equal members in the family of nation, where all people of the country feel. They are one although there are differences with regard to race, religion, culture and language., II. Fill in the blanks:, _______ reflects a country’s culture and heritage., The _______ of the Ashoka pillar at Saranath is our National Emblem., _______ strengthens the feeling of equality among people., National Integration creates _______, among the people., _______ is the strength of India., _______ , _______ and _______, hinder National Integration., The feeling of one’s own religion over others is known as _______., III. Match the following:, Question 1.What is‘Cartography’., Answer:‘CARTOGRAPHY’ is the science and art of map making., Question 2.What are Cadastral Maps?, Answer:The maps which show individual property are Cadastral maps., Question 3.What are Topographical Maps., Answer:The maps which show detailed surface features are Topographical Maps., Question 4.Mention the types of small-scale Maps?, Answer:Wall Maps and Atlas Maps., Question 5.What are Physical Maps?, Answer:Physical maps represent the physical features such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, etc., Question 6.What are Political Maps?, Answer:Political maps show the political boundaries between states, countries and continents and their location, area, etc., Question 7.What are Distribution Maps?, Answer:Distribution maps are used to show the distribution of definite features such as land use, temperature, rainfall, population, soils, natural vegetation, crops, minerals, industries, railways, roads, waterways etc., Question 8.What is Index or key on a map? Why is Index an important component of a map., Answer:Index or key symbol used to represent any feature is called index. The index is an important component and represents all the features shown on a map. Various colours and symbols are used in the index, e.g. blue colour for water bodies, green for lowlands, etc., Question 9.What does the Brown colour on a map represent?, Answer:Brown colour represents hills or lower parts of mountains., Question 10.What does the symbol in the given picture repesent., , Answer:River., Question 1.Mention the regional divisions of Asia., Answer:The five major regional divisions of Asia are:, East Asia, South-East Asia, South Asia, Southwest Asia, Central Asia., Question 2.Write a note on ‘The southern plateaus’?, Answer:, They are the old plateaus made of hard crystalline rocks. They comprise the Plateau of Arabia, the Deccan plateau (India) and the Plateau of Yunnan (Indo-China) and Shan Plateau (Myanmar)., The Plateau of Arabia occupies the entire Arabian Peninsula. It is dry region., The Deccan Plateau occupies a large part of the Indian peninsula. It lies between the central mountains, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. It slopes to the east and most of its rivers flow in that direction., The Yunnan Plateau is situated to the South-West of China. It is a high block consisting of lime-stone. The Shan Plateau is a continuation of Yunnan Plateau., Question 3.Which rivers comprise the Indian ocean river system?, Answer:The major rivers of this groups are : The Tigris and the Euphrates of Syria and Iraq, flow into the Persian Gulf. The Sindhu, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra of lndia and Pakistan rises in the Himalayas and flow southward into the Indian Ocean. Rivers Sittang, Salween and lrrawadi of Myanmar flow into the Bay of Bengal., Question 4.Which are leading tea producing areas of Asia., Answer:China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Thailand., Question 5.Which area receives the highest rainfall in the world?, Answer:Mawsynram in Meghalaya (India) receives the highest rainfall in the world., Question 6.Which are places in Asia which record the lowest tempeatures in Asia., Answer:Verkhoyansk in Siberia has -51°C and Omyakni has -71°C temperature in January., Question 7.Where are the Monsoon forests found in Asia?, Answer:South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia., Question 8.Why is the Thundra region (Arctic coastal areas) have very sparse vegetation., Answer:Because this belt is mostly covered by snow and ice. Only Mosses and Lichens grow in this belt., Question 9.Where in Asia has the largest petroleum reserves?, Answer:South western Asia i.e., Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE)., Question 10.The continent of Asia is generally less industrialized why?, Answer:Despite its large size and rich mineral and agricultural resources, the continent of Asia is generally less industrialized than Europe. The main reasons for this situation are lack of technology, capital, conservative attitude towards industrialization and large population which is engaged in agriculture.