CTET CTET Social Science 2

Question 1

Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding?

Accepted Answer

Kosi

Answer

The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it frequently changes its course and causes devastating floods.

Question 2

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are contained in which Part?

Accepted Answer

Part IV

Answer

Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV (Articles 36–51) of the Indian Constitution.

Question 3

Which Mughal emperor introduced the 'Mansabdari' system in India?

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Answer

Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system, which was a military and administrative grading system assigning ranks (mansabs) to officials.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

Answer

Nitrogen (N₂) is not a greenhouse gas; it makes up about 78% of the atmosphere but does not trap heat significantly.

Question 5

The concept of 'Panchsheel' was first formally stated in a treaty between India and which country in 1954?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Panchsheel was first articulated in the 1954 Sino-Indian Agreement on Tibet, emphasizing five principles of peaceful coexistence.

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