CTET CTET Social Science 4

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a 'primary' economic activity?

Accepted Answer

Mining

Answer

Primary activities involve extraction of natural resources directly from the earth; mining is a classic primary economic activity.

Question 2

The term 'Apartheid' is associated with which country's history?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Answer

Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

Question 3

What is the main objective of the 'Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005' in India?

Accepted Answer

To empower citizens to access information from public authorities

Answer

The RTI Act empowers citizens to request information from government bodies, promoting transparency and accountability.

Question 4

Which ocean current keeps the ports of Western Europe ice-free throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

North Atlantic Drift

Answer

The North Atlantic Drift (an extension of the Gulf Stream) brings warm water to Western Europe, keeping ports ice-free even in winter.

Question 5

In Social Science education, the use of 'concept mapping' primarily helps students to:

Accepted Answer

Visualize relationships between concepts

Answer

Concept mapping is a graphic organizer that helps students see and understand connections between ideas and concepts.

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