CTET Social Science Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a 'primary' economic activity?
Answer: Mining
Primary activities involve extraction of natural resources directly from the earth; mining is a classic primary economic activity.
The term 'Apartheid' is associated with which country's history?
Answer: South Africa
Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.
What is the main objective of the 'Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005' in India?
Answer: To empower citizens to access information from public authorities
The RTI Act empowers citizens to request information from government bodies, promoting transparency and accountability.
Which ocean current keeps the ports of Western Europe ice-free throughout the year?
Answer: North Atlantic Drift
The North Atlantic Drift (an extension of the Gulf Stream) brings warm water to Western Europe, keeping ports ice-free even in winter.
In Social Science education, the use of 'concept mapping' primarily helps students to:
Answer: Visualize relationships between concepts
Concept mapping is a graphic organizer that helps students see and understand connections between ideas and concepts.
The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was opposed by Indians primarily because it:
Answer: Allowed detention without trial and curtailed civil liberties
The Rowlatt Act allowed the government to imprison people without trial, sparking widespread protests led by Gandhi.
Which among the following is a landlocked country in South Asia?
Answer: Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, completely surrounded by India on three sides and China (Tibet) to the north.