Development 1. Why do different persons have different notions of development? (a) Because people are identical(b) Because people are different(c) Because all have the same needs(d) Because life situations of persons are identicalAnswer: (b) 2. Which of the following is not a developmental goal? (a) Better wages(b) Social discrimination(c) Freedom and security(d) Respect for othersAnswer: […]
Print Culture and the Modern World Where was the earliest kind of print technology developed?a) Europeb) Middle Eastc) East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea)d) South AmericaAnswer: c) East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea) What was the earliest form of printing in China?a) Mechanical printingb) Hand printing using woodblocksc) Movable type printingd) Printing using metal platesAnswer:
The age of Industrialisation What does the illustration “Dawn of the Century” symbolize about industrialization?a) Decline of technologyb) Glorification of machines and progressc) Agricultural developmentd) End of colonial ruleAnswer: b) Glorification of machines and progress In the “Two Magicians” image, what does Aladdin represent?a) Industrial progressb) Western modernityc) Eastern tradition and the pastd) Future
The making of a Global World What do historians often associate with the term “globalisation”?A. Trade and migration in the modern eraB. Only 20th-century economic developmentsC. The emergence of digital technologyD. None of the aboveAnswer: A What evidence points to early trade links between the Indus Valley and West Asia?A. The spread of religionB.
Nationalism in India What was the main cause for the spread of nationalism in India after 1919?A. The decline of colonial powerB. The end of World War IC. Economic hardships and political changes due to the warD. The rise of industrialization in IndiaAnswer: C What new method of agitation did Gandhi bring to India from
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Who prepared the series of prints visualizing the dream of a world made up of democratic and social republics?A. Ernst RenanB. Frédéric SorrieuC. Giuseppe MazziniD. Otto von BismarckAnswer: B What did the broken chain in allegorical paintings symbolize?A. UnityB. Being freedC. PowerD. HeroismAnswer: B Which term refers to
Indigenous cultures and civilizations before European contact What does the term “Pre-Columbian” refer to?A. European exploration after 1492B. Indigenous cultures before European contactC. Colonization by EuropeansD. The American RevolutionAnswer: B Which advanced civilization built Machu Picchu in South America?A. MayaB. AztecC. IncaD. OlmecAnswer: C Which indigenous culture is known for its large earthen mounds in
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Outcomes of Democracy Democracy is preferred over other forms of government because it(a) Promotes equality among citizens(b) Provides quick decision-making(c) Suppresses public debates(d) Ignores social differencesAnswer: (a) Promotes equality among citizens One of the main principles of democracy is to(a) Promote hereditary leadership(b) Enhance the dignity of the individual(c) Discourage public participation(d) Increase social divisionsAnswer:
Political Parties A political party is defined as(a) A group of citizens focused on economic activities.(b) A group of individuals coming together to contest elections and hold power in government.(c) An organization only for addressing social issues.(d) A group of people promoting local governance only.Answer: (b) A group of individuals coming together to contest elections
Gender Religion and Caste Gender division is considered a social division because(a) It is based on biological differences.(b) It is a natural and unchangeable phenomenon.(c) It is based on social expectations and stereotypes.(d) It is not related to politics.Answer: (c) It is based on social expectations and stereotypes. The sexual division of labor in most