SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 - Social Science

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Social Science

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Social Science

Social Science – Part 4

Q1. The Indus Valley Civilisation is also known as the:
  • A. Vedic Civilisation
  • B. Harappan Civilisation
  • C. Mauryan Civilisation
  • D. Mesopotamian Civilisation
Correct Answer: B. Harappan Civilisation
Q2. The mature phase of the Indus Valley Civilisation is dated approximately:
  • A. 5000-4000 BCE
  • B. 2600-1900 BCE
  • C. 1500-500 BCE
  • D. 500 BCE-500 CE
Correct Answer: B. 2600-1900 BCE
Q3. Mohenjodaro is located in present-day:
  • A. Punjab, India
  • B. Sindh, Pakistan
  • C. Gujarat, India
  • D. Haryana, India
Correct Answer: B. Sindh, Pakistan
Q4. The Great Bath has been excavated at:
  • A. Harappa
  • B. Mohenjodaro
  • C. Lothal
  • D. Kalibangan
Correct Answer: B. Mohenjodaro
Q5. The Harappan port city with a dockyard is:
  • A. Harappa
  • B. Mohenjodaro
  • C. Lothal
  • D. Dholavira
Correct Answer: C. Lothal
Q6. Which Harappan site is located in Haryana, India and is considered the largest?
  • A. Harappa
  • B. Mohenjodaro
  • C. Rakhigarhi
  • D. Lothal
Correct Answer: C. Rakhigarhi
Q7. A distinctive feature of Harappan cities was their:
  • A. Stone temples
  • B. Advanced drainage system
  • C. Mountain forts
  • D. Iron tools
Correct Answer: B. Advanced drainage system
Q8. Harappan seals were typically made of:
  • A. Iron
  • B. Steatite
  • C. Gold
  • D. Glass
Correct Answer: B. Steatite
Q9. The Harappans engaged in long-distance trade with:
  • A. China
  • B. Mesopotamia
  • C. Greece
  • D. Egypt
Correct Answer: B. Mesopotamia
Q10. The Indus script:
  • A. Has been fully deciphered
  • B. Has not been conclusively deciphered
  • C. Is identical to Brahmi
  • D. Is the same as Sanskrit script
Correct Answer: B. Has not been conclusively deciphered
Q11. The Indus Valley Civilisation declined around:
  • A. 3000 BCE
  • B. 1900-1800 BCE
  • C. 500 BCE
  • D. 1000 CE
Correct Answer: B. 1900-1800 BCE
Q12. Which Harappan site is located in Gujarat?
  • A. Mohenjodaro
  • B. Harappa
  • C. Dholavira
  • D. Kalibangan
Correct Answer: C. Dholavira
Q13. Mohenjodaro literally means:
  • A. City of God
  • B. Mound of the Dead
  • C. River of Life
  • D. Sacred Hill
Correct Answer: B. Mound of the Dead
Q14. At the Union level, the Parliament of India consists of:
  • A. Only the Lok Sabha
  • B. Only the Rajya Sabha
  • C. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • D. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
Correct Answer: D. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
Q15. The Lok Sabha is also known as the:
  • A. Council of States
  • B. House of the People
  • C. Upper House
  • D. Senate
Correct Answer: B. House of the People
Q16. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:
  • A. 500
  • B. 545
  • C. 600
  • D. 250
Correct Answer: B. 545
Q17. The normal term of the Lok Sabha is:
  • A. 4 years
  • B. 5 years
  • C. 6 years
  • D. 3 years
Correct Answer: B. 5 years
Q18. The Rajya Sabha is a:
  • A. Permanent house
  • B. Temporary body
  • C. Hereditary chamber
  • D. Single-term house
Correct Answer: A. Permanent house
Q19. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian Union?
  • A. Prime Minister
  • B. President
  • C. Chief Justice
  • D. Vice President
Correct Answer: B. President
Q20. The real executive authority at the Union level is exercised by the:
  • A. President
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. Chief Justice
  • D. Speaker
Correct Answer: B. Prime Minister
Q21. The highest court in India is the:
  • A. High Court
  • B. Supreme Court
  • C. District Court
  • D. Sessions Court
Correct Answer: B. Supreme Court
Q22. At the state level, the constitutional head is the:
  • A. Chief Minister
  • B. Speaker
  • C. Governor
  • D. Chief Justice
Correct Answer: C. Governor
Q23. The state legislative assembly is known as:
  • A. Vidhan Sabha
  • B. Vidhan Parishad
  • C. Lok Sabha
  • D. Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer: A. Vidhan Sabha
Q24. Subjects on which only Parliament can legislate are listed in the:
  • A. State List
  • B. Union List
  • C. Concurrent List
  • D. Residual List
Correct Answer: B. Union List
Q25. Education is included in which list of the Constitution?
  • A. Union List
  • B. State List
  • C. Concurrent List
  • D. None
Correct Answer: C. Concurrent List

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