CBSE Class 4 Social Studies Sample Paper Set B

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Q I. Multiple Choice Questions (choose the correct answers)

i) _____________ is called the pink city.

a) Jaipur b) Jodhpur c) Jaisalmer d) Udaipur

a) Jaipur

ii) The Constitution was drafted under the guidance of_______________.

a) Rajendra Prasad b) Mahatma Gandhi c) Dr B R Ambedkar d) Jawaharlal Nehru

c) Dr B R Ambedkar

iii) _________________ is the head of Gram Panchayat.

a) President b) Sarpanch d) Mayor e) Chairman

b) Sarpanch

iv) A country ruled by a king or a queen as its head of states is called a ___________.

a) democracy b) diarchy c) monarchy d) None of these

c) monarchy

v) Money paid to use roads or bridges is __________.

a) tax b) toll tax c) octroi tax d) sales tax

b) toll tax

Q II. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: (5x1=5)

Kerala lies on the Malabar coast and has a very fertile land. Farming and fishing are the main occupation of the people. Kerala ranks first in India in the production of coconut, rubber, tapioca and lemon grass oil. It is also the biggest producer of banana and ginger. Tea and coffee are also grown in abundance. Kerala is also called the 'land of spices'. Kerala is the only state in India where three crops of rice grown in a year. The women of Kerala wear white sarees. The men wear shirts and white dhoti called mundu. The people of Kerala love music and dance. Kathakali, Thullal and Mohiniattam are the popular dances of Kerala. Onam is the main festival. It is famous for snake-boat races. The main language is Malayalam. Kerala is the first state in India with hundred per cent literacy. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala. Kerala has many tourist places like Kovalam Beach, Vembanad Lake, Neyyar Dam and Periyar National Park. It is also famous for lagoons or back waters.

1. Kerala lies on the ____________________ coast.

a) Gujarat    b) Konkan     c) Malabar     d) Coromandel

c) Malabar

2. Kerala ranks________________ in India in the production of coconut.

a) first    b) second.     c) third     d) fifth

a) first

3. ____________ crop is grown three times in a year in Kerala.

a) wheat     b) rice     c) coconut    d) bajara

b) rice

4. _________________ is the popular dance of Kerala.

a) Odissi    b) Garba    c) Mohiniattam  d) Bharatnatyam

c) Mohiniattam

5. Main festival of Kerala is _____________________.

a) Onam    b) Bihu    c) Pongal    d) Lohri

a) Onam

Q III. Name the following: (6x1=6)

a) The salt water lake separated from sea.

b) He was the leader of Chipko Movement.                  Sunderlal Bahuguna

c) Large group of people travelling across the desert.       Caravan

d) The head of our Republic.                                           President

e) Fruit trees grown in oasis.                                          Date Palm

f) The central government is based here.                         New Delhi

Q IV. Define the following terms: (5x1=5)

a) Republic     b) Sand dunes     c) Octroi tax     d) Green Revolution. e) Secularism

Ans.(a) Republic : Country governed by the representatives of the people.

(b) Sand dunes : Small hills of sand in the desert are called sand dunes.

(c) Octroi tax : The tax charged on goods that come from other state.

(d) Green Revolution : Improvement in the field of agriculture is referred as green revolution.

(e) Secularism : It means people are free to practice any religion of their choice.

Q V. Write any two differences between the following: (2x2=4)

a) Eastern Coastal Plains and Western Coastal Plains

b) Municipal Committee and Municipal Corporation

Q VI. Correct and rewrite the following statements: (5x1=5)

a) China is the largest democracy in the world.

India is the largest democracy in the world.

b) There should be at least two women member in the Gram Panchayat.

There should be at least one women member in the Gram Panchayat.

c) Mando is the famous folk dance of Gujarat.

Garba is the famous folk dance of Gujarat.

Mando is the famous folk dance of Goa.

d) Local court protects our Fundamental Rights.

Supreme Court protects our Fundamental Rights.

e) Delhi is also known as the City of Dreams.

Mumbai is also known as the City of Dreams.

Q VII. Time to reason: (3x2=6)

a) Camel is called the ship of the Desert.

Camel is called the Ship of the Desert because it the most efficient mode of transportation in the desert. They can stay without food and water for a long time. Dust storms do not affect their visions. Camel skin is used to make tents and its hair is used to make clothes. They are also used for ploughing fields as well as drawing water from well.

b) Indira Gandhi canal has changed the life of the people in the desert.

Indira Gandhi canal has changed the life of the people as green fields have come up in the desert region. Now the farmers grow wheat, jowar, gram and maize. The canal has made the life of the people easy by providing water for irrigation.

c) India has made a lot of progress in the field of agriculture after independence.

The factors that led to an increase in crop production after independence are :

i) More land has been brought under irrigation.

ii) Use of manure and fertilisers.

iii) Use of tractors and other machines.

iv) Use of better quality seeds.

Q VIII. Write short answers: (6x1=6)

a) What is a desert ?

A desert is a vast area of flat land covered with sand.

b) Why are villages found near oases?

Villages are found near oasis because water is available and soil is fertile.

c) Define democracy.

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people and for the people.

d) When did the constitution came into effect ?

The constitution came into effect on 26 January ,1950.

e) What does the word 'Panch' mean ?

The word Panch means five so the word Panchayat means a council of five members.

f) Mention any two Fundamental Rights.

Right to equality.

Right to freedom.

Right to practice any religion.

Right to constitutional remedies.

Right against exploitation.

Cultural and educational rights.

Q IX. Answer the following questions in brief: (6x2=12)

a) What is a forest? Explain any one programme started by the government for forest conservation.

A forest is a large area of land covered with tall trees and other woody vegetation such as shrubs, herbs , bushes and creepers .It is an important natural resource.

Our government has taken many steps to protect our forests .Vanamahotsava programme is tree plantation programme and is organized in schools every year . Thousands of trees are planted during this programme.

b) Describe the climate of the Great Indian Desert.

The climate of the Great Indian desert is hot and dry throughout the year. There is very little or no rainfall . It is less than 25 cm per annum.In summer , the days are very hot but the nights are cool and pleasant. In winters ,the days are warm and the nights are very cold.

c) Write any four Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution.

· All citizens must follow the ideals given in the constitution.

· We must respect the National Flag and National Anthem.

· We must help to keep our country united.

· We must help the government when the country is in danger.

· We must treat all citizens as equal.

· We must take care of the environment.

· We must take care of the public property.

d) What are the civic amenities ? Name the two levels at which the local self-government works.

Civic Amenities are the basic facilities such as water, electricity supply, schools, hospitals etc. provided by the local self-government. The two levels at which the local self- government works are rural (villages) and urban (towns and cities).

e) List any four functions of Gram Panchayat.

Four functions of Gram Panchayat are :

i) To provide drinking water.

ii) Settling disputes between villagers.

iii) To provide hygienic conditions in villages.

iv) To provide street lighting.

f) Mention any two Directive Principles written in the Constitution.

Directive Principles are :

i) People have proper living conditions.

ii) The interest of people belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule tribes and other backward castes should be protected.

iii) Every child goes to school, the constitution advocates free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years of age.

Q X. Answer the following question in detail: (2)

The Municipal Corporation needs money to provide us facilities and it is the duty of all citizens to honestly pay taxes. List the main functions of the Municipal Corporation.

Main functions of the Municipal Corporation are :

i) To provide public transport system.

ii) To keep city clean by proper disposal of garbage and sewage.

iii) Issue ration cards and open fair price shops.

iv) Arrange for free education upto 14 years of age.

v) Set up hospitals and arrange for quality medical facilities.

Q XI. Mark and write the name of the following on an outline map of India. (4x1=4)

a) The group of island in the Arabian Sea

Lakshadweep Islands

b) The southern coast of the Eastern Coastal Plain.

Coromandel Coast

c) The southern coast of the Western Coastal Plain.

Malbar Coast

d) The place where Eastern and Western Coastal Plains meet.

Kanyakumari

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