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Social Science Practice Quiz

Explore Social Science through practice questions covering history, geography, civics, political science and economics.

25 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    Which event is commonly associated with the beginning of the French Revolution?

    • Battle of Plassey
    • Storming of the Bastille Correct answer
    • Treaty of Versailles
    • Russian Revolution
    Explanation: The storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 became a major symbol of the French Revolution.
  2. Question 2

    Which latitude passes through India?

    • Arctic Circle
    • Tropic of Capricorn
    • Equator
    • Tropic of Cancer Correct answer
    Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer crosses India.
  3. Question 3

    What is democracy?

    • Rule by one hereditary monarch only
    • Rule by military alone
    • Government in which people participate in choosing representatives Correct answer
    • Rule by judges
    Explanation: Democracy is based on popular participation and accountable government.
  4. Question 4

    Which institution makes laws at the Union level?

    • RBI
    • Supreme Court
    • Parliament Correct answer
    • CAG
    Explanation: Parliament is the Union legislature.
  5. Question 5

    What is inflation?

    • Increase in population only
    • Fall in all prices
    • Sustained rise in the general price level Correct answer
    • Rise in exports only
    Explanation: Inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level.
  6. Question 6

    Which river is the longest in India by length within India commonly taught at school level?

    • Narmada
    • Godavari
    • Yamuna
    • Ganga Correct answer
    Explanation: The Ganga is commonly identified as India's longest river.
  7. Question 7

    The Constitution of India came into force on:

    • 26 November 1949
    • 15 August 1947
    • 26 January 1950 Correct answer
    • 2 October 1950
    Explanation: The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
  8. Question 8

    Who led the Salt March?

    • Mahatma Gandhi Correct answer
    • Jawaharlal Nehru
    • Sardar Patel
    • Subhas Chandra Bose
    Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March to Dandi in 1930.
  9. Question 9

    Which is a primary economic activity?

    • Teaching
    • Agriculture Correct answer
    • Banking
    • Retail trade
    Explanation: Agriculture directly uses natural resources and is a primary activity.
  10. Question 10

    What is the main purpose of a constitution?

    • Determine market prices
    • Set daily weather forecasts
    • Set fundamental rules and institutions of government Correct answer
    • Replace all laws
    Explanation: A constitution establishes fundamental rules, rights and institutions of government.
  11. Question 11

    Which soil is suitable for cotton in many parts of India?

    • Black soil Correct answer
    • Mountain soil
    • Desert soil
    • Laterite soil
    Explanation: Black soil has properties favorable to cotton cultivation.
  12. Question 12

    Which House of Parliament is permanent?

    • Rajya Sabha Correct answer
    • Both Houses
    • Lok Sabha
    • Neither
    Explanation: Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution as a whole.

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