Ashoka the emperor
Ashoka reigned from ..?
268- 232 BCE
_________________ is the oldest system of local government in the Indian subcontinent.
Panchayati Raj
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Name the latitude which passes through Europe.
Arctic circle
Name the largest and smallest state in terms of area in India.
Rajasthan and Goa. [50 points per answer.]
Ashoka was the former emperor of the __________, the empire ruled by Ashoka was originally founded by ______________________.
Maurya empire, Chandragupta Maurya (the grandfather of Ashoka)
The Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) consists of three levels: (name them)
Define a plateau:
A plateau is a flat top table land standing above the surrounding area.
A narrow passage of water connecting two large water bodies is called __________.
A strait
Why are Northern Indian Plains thickly populated?
There is fertile land for cultivation.
Mention any three big or prominent cities of the Mauryan empire.
The secretary of the Gram Panchayat is an elected person. (True of False, correct the statement if it's false.)
False, the government
Why are mountains not as populated as plains?
• Harsh climate is found in mountainous area that is not suitable for people.
• The mountain slopes are steep making it difficult to construct buildings.
• Less land is available for farming.
Any other valid reason = correct
100 pts per point.
Name the most important river of China:
River Yangtze.
The capital of Lakshadweep is _____.
Kavaratti.
Ashoka contributed a ton to ______________. He built several ___________.
Buddhism, stupas/ monasteries/ pillars
The concept of Gran Swaraj was adapted by _______.
Mahatma Gandhi
Name the 3 types of mountains:
• Fold mountains
• Block mountains
• Volcanic mountains
Name the domain of earth which consists of solid rocks.
Lithosphere.
What are Kayals?
Back water of Kerala.
7 countries where Ashokan inscriptions have been found:
The __________ is the key factor in making the Gram Panchayat a responsible local body
Gram Sabha
Name any active volcano in India. Mention where it is located as well.
Barren island located in the Andaman sea.
[250 pts per answer]
______ and ______ are two research stations of India.
'Maitri' and 'Dakshin Gangotri'
Name the 3 main Himalayan regions.
• Greater Himalayas
• The Lesser Himalayas
• Shiwalik Ranges