SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 - Social Science

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Social Science

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Social Science

Social Science – Part 3

Q1. The word “democracy” is derived from which language?
  • A. Latin
  • B. Greek
  • C. Sanskrit
  • D. French
Correct Answer: B. Greek
Q2. Which is the largest democracy in the world?
  • A. United States
  • B. India
  • C. United Kingdom
  • D. France
Correct Answer: B. India
Q3. In a representative democracy, citizens:
  • A. Personally make all decisions
  • B. Elect representatives to make decisions
  • C. Are ruled by hereditary monarchs
  • D. Have no political role
Correct Answer: B. Elect representatives to make decisions
Q4. Which form of democracy was practised in ancient Greek city-states?
  • A. Representative democracy
  • B. Direct democracy
  • C. Constitutional monarchy
  • D. Theocracy
Correct Answer: B. Direct democracy
Q5. “Popular sovereignty” means that:
  • A. The king is supreme
  • B. All authority comes from the people
  • C. Religion is supreme
  • D. Military rules
Correct Answer: B. All authority comes from the people
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a principle of democracy?
  • A. Liberty
  • B. Equality
  • C. Hereditary rule
  • D. Rule of law
Correct Answer: C. Hereditary rule
Q7. “Rule of Law” means:
  • A. The rich are above the law
  • B. No one is above the law
  • C. The king makes laws
  • D. Religious laws are supreme
Correct Answer: B. No one is above the law
Q8. A free and independent press is essential to democracy because it:
  • A. Earns profit
  • B. Informs citizens and exposes wrongdoing
  • C. Promotes one party
  • D. Controls the government
Correct Answer: B. Informs citizens and exposes wrongdoing
Q9. “Justice” in a democracy includes:
  • A. Only social justice
  • B. Only economic justice
  • C. Social, economic and political justice
  • D. Only legal justice
Correct Answer: C. Social, economic and political justice
Q10. A merit of democracy is:
  • A. Concentration of power
  • B. Peaceful transfer of power
  • C. Fast decision-making always
  • D. No accountability
Correct Answer: B. Peaceful transfer of power
Q11. A challenge faced by democracies includes:
  • A. Free elections
  • B. Influence of money and misinformation
  • C. Equality before law
  • D. Universal suffrage
Correct Answer: B. Influence of money and misinformation
Q12. “Fraternity” in a democratic society means:
  • A. Hatred of others
  • B. Spirit of brotherhood and mutual respect
  • C. Religious uniformity
  • D. Economic competition
Correct Answer: B. Spirit of brotherhood and mutual respect
Q13. Sustaining a healthy democracy requires:
  • A. Authoritarian rulers
  • B. Educated and engaged citizenry
  • C. Single-party rule
  • D. Suppression of media
Correct Answer: B. Educated and engaged citizenry
Q14. Who founded the Ahom kingdom?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Sukapha
  • C. Suhungmung
  • D. Rudra Singha
Correct Answer: B. Sukapha
Q15. In which year was the Ahom kingdom founded?
  • A. 1228 CE
  • B. 1326 CE
  • C. 1526 CE
  • D. 1671 CE
Correct Answer: A. 1228 CE
Q16. The first capital of the Ahom kingdom was:
  • A. Guwahati
  • B. Charaideo
  • C. Rangpur
  • D. Jorhat
Correct Answer: B. Charaideo
Q17. The Battle of Saraighat was fought in:
  • A. 1526
  • B. 1671
  • C. 1757
  • D. 1857
Correct Answer: B. 1671
Q18. Who led the Ahom forces in the Battle of Saraighat?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Lachit Borphukan
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Suhungmung
Correct Answer: B. Lachit Borphukan
Q19. The Mughal commander defeated at the Battle of Saraighat was:
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Ram Singh
  • C. Aurangzeb
  • D. Bakhtiar Khilji
Correct Answer: B. Ram Singh
Q20. Which treaty ended the Ahom kingdom’s independence in 1826?
  • A. Treaty of Allahabad
  • B. Treaty of Yandaboo
  • C. Treaty of Versailles
  • D. Treaty of Sugauli
Correct Answer: B. Treaty of Yandaboo
Q21. The Ahom king was known by what title?
  • A. Maharaja
  • B. Swargadeo
  • C. Sultan
  • D. Nizam
Correct Answer: B. Swargadeo
Q22. The Paik system was the foundation of which kingdom’s economy?
  • A. Mughal
  • B. Ahom
  • C. Maratha
  • D. Vijayanagara
Correct Answer: B. Ahom
Q23. The Borphukan governed which part of the Ahom kingdom?
  • A. Eastern
  • B. Western
  • C. Northern
  • D. Southern
Correct Answer: B. Western
Q24. The 18th-century rebellion that weakened the Ahom kingdom was the:
  • A. Sepoy Mutiny
  • B. Moamoria Rebellion
  • C. Bhil Revolt
  • D. Munda Rebellion
Correct Answer: B. Moamoria Rebellion
Q25. Before British annexation, Assam suffered devastating invasions from:
  • A. Persians
  • B. Burmese
  • C. Portuguese
  • D. Dutch
Correct Answer: B. Burmese

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