CTET Social Studies | Social Sciences Question Paper - CTET February 2016 Question Paper

1. Population density refers to

(1) the number of people living in a unit area of the earth’s surface

(2) the way in which people are spread across the earth’s surface

(3) the number of people living in a particular area

(4) the number of people living during a specific time

2. which one of the following methods is used to take out minerals lying near the surface of the earth?

(1) open-cast mining

(2) Shaft mining

(3) Quarrying

(4) Drilling

3. Basket weaving’ is an example of which one of the following types of industry?

(1) Cooperative sector

(2) Large scale

(3) Small scale

(4) Joint sector

4. Which one of the following statements about monarchy is incorrect?

(1) In a monarchy, people can raise questions about the decisions taken by the monarch.

(2) The monarch does not have to explain the decisions taken by him/her.

(3) In a monarchy, people cannot question the decisions taken by the monarch

(4) The final decision-making power lies with the monarch.

5. on which one of the following rivers is Krishna Raja Sagar Dam constructed?

(1) Mahanadi

(2) Kaveri

(3) Godvari

(4) Krishna

6. Which one of the following atmospheric layers helps in radio transmission?

(1) Stratosphere

(2) Thermosphere

(3) Troposphere

(4) Mesosphere

7. “Chinook’, a local wind, blows in which of the following regions?

(1) The Velds

(2) The Pampas

(3) The Prairies

(4) The Savannas

8. Which one of the following is a variety of gold wrought?

(1) Silk

(2) Jute

(3) Cotton

(4) Nylon

9. The Hindu succession Amendment Act, 2005 provides an equal share in the deceased father’s property to

(1) daughter (s), son (s) and brother (s)

(2) wife, daughter(s) and sister(s)

(3) wife, son (s)and daughter(s)

(4) wife, son(s) and brother(s)

10. Who among the following national leaders coined the phrase Unity in Diversity” to describe the Indian Nation-State?

(1) Mahatma Gandhi

(2) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(4) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

11. Consider the following two statements A and B about the functions of Janapad Panchayat and choose the correct answer

A. The Janapad Panchayat makes developmental plans at district level.
B. The Janapad Panchayat helps Zila Parishad to regulate money Gram among

(1) A is true and B is false

(2) Both A and B are false

(3) A is false and B is true

(4) Both A and B are true

12. Consider the following two statements A and B on the Right to Information (RTI) Act and choose the correct

A. Through the RTI Act, a citizen can get information pertaining to the working of the departments of the Central Government only.
B. To get information under the Right to Information Act, a citizen has to first file a petition in any court of any level.
(1) A is true and B is false
(2) Both A and B are false
(3) A is false and B is true
(4) Both A and B are true

13. Who among the following was the writer of the story, Sultana’s Dream?

(1) Rokeya Sakhawat Hussain

(2) Pandita Ramabai

(3) Mumtaz Ali

(4) Rashsundari Devi

14. Who among the following wrote the book, Gulamgiri?

(1) E. V. Ramasamy Periyar

(2) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

(3) dyotirao Phule

(4) Shri Narayan Guru

15. In the context of Indian judiciary, appellate system means

(1) separation of power among the legislature, executive and judiciary

(2) that one can plead one’s case i the court without having a degree in law

(3) the decisions made by the higher courts are binding on the lower courts

(4) one can move to a higher court if one feels that the judgement of the lower court is not just

16. The executive organ of the State refers the elected representatives

(1) the elected representative

(2) every citizen of the country exercising universal adult franchise

(3) a group of people responsible for implementing laws and running the government

(4) the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts

17. Article 22 of the Constitution ensures

(1) Right to Constitutional Remedies

(2) Right not to be ill-treated during arrest or while in custody

(3) Right against Exploitation

(4) Right to Education

18. “Chinook’, a local wind, blows in which of the following regions?

(1) The Velds

(2) The Pampas

(3) The Prairies

(4) The Savannas

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