125876 + Interview Questions in General QA

1.	The Vedic people were skilled in taming the _______ and harnessing them to the chariots. (a) cows (b) bulls (c) horses
Answer» Correct option is: (c) horses

Discussion

2.	The family system was ______ (a) ancient (b) matriarchal (c) patriarchal
Answer» Correct option is: (c) patriarchal

Discussion

3.	The head of the guild was known as ________. (a) Grihapati (b) Shreshthi (c) Raja
Answer» Correct option is: (b) Shreshthi

Discussion

4.	The horse was valued because of its ______. (a) chariot (b) speed (c) beauty
Answer» Correct option is: (b) speed

Discussion

5.	_________ was the main occupation during determined on the basis of (a) Agriculture (b) birth (c) death
Answer» Correct option is: (a) Agriculture

Discussion

6.	The civilization that is based on vedic literature is known as _________ civilization.(a) vedic (b)purans (c) samhitas
Answer» Correct option is: (a) vedic

Discussion

7.	Name the following with reference to the lesson:Women scholars in Vedic literature:
Answer» Women scholars in Vedic literature: Lopamudra, Gargi, Maitreyi.

Discussion

8.	In which language is the vedic literature written?
Answer» Vedic literature is written in Sanskrit.

Discussion

9.	Name the four vedas.
Answer» The four vedas are – Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda.

Discussion

10.	After a period of time, the religious stream based on the vedas, smritis, puranas and local traditions came to be known as (а) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Hinduism
Answer» Correct option is: (c) Hinduism

Discussion

11.	What is vedic civilization?
Answer» The civilization that is based on vedic literature is known as vedic civilization.

Discussion

12.	Explain the following concept:Equality
Answer» (i) The Preamble guarantees the Indian citizens equality of status and there will be no discrimination based on caste, creed, race, sex, place of birth, etc. (ii) The guarantee of equality means that there should be no discrimination between people in terms of high-low, superior-inferior.

12.

Explain the following concept:Equality

Answer»

(i) The Preamble guarantees the Indian citizens equality of status and there will be no discrimination based on caste, creed, race, sex, place of birth, etc.

(ii) The guarantee of equality means that there should be no discrimination between people in terms of high-low, superior-inferior.

Discussion

13.	Who composed the vedas?
Answer» The vedas were composed by many sages or rishis.

Discussion

14.	The vedas are also called as ________. (a) Shruti (b) Mayuri (c)Yagna
Answer» Correct option is: (a) Shruti

Discussion

15.	“The Soviet Union lagged behind the West”. Comment.
Answer» The Soviet Union lagged behind the West in technology, infrastructure (transport, power etc.) as it could not cope with the political and economic aspirations of people and resulted in: 1. Though wages continued to grow but productivity and technology fell considerably behind that of the West. 2. This led to shortage of consumer goods and increased food import every year. 3. The above mentioned reasons made the Soviet economy stagnant.

15.

“The Soviet Union lagged behind the West”. Comment.

Answer»

The Soviet Union lagged behind the West in technology, infrastructure (transport, power etc.) as it could not cope with the political and economic aspirations of people and resulted in:

1. Though wages continued to grow but productivity and technology fell considerably behind that of the West.

2. This led to shortage of consumer goods and increased food import every year.

3. The above mentioned reasons made the Soviet economy stagnant.

Discussion

16.	Who was the General Secretary of Communist Party of Soviet Union in 1985?
Answer» Mikhail Gorbachev.

Discussion

17.	Make a list of newspapers available in your locality.
Answer» English News Papers: The Times of India Economic Times Financial Express Indian Express Mumbai Mirror Mid-day DNA (Daily News and Analysis) Business- Standard Hindustan Times Free Press Journal Hindi News Papers (Including Urdu Daily): Hindi Mid-Day Tehalka News Navbharat Times Humara Mahanagar Aaj Ka Anand Yasho Bhoomi Dopahar Saamna Hindmata Mumbai Sandhya Marathi News Papers: Loksatta Maharashtra Times Navshakti Navakal Vartahar Saamna (saamana) Sakai Sandesh Lokmat Divyabhaskar Mumbai Mitra Sandhyanand Punya Nagri Samrat

17.

Make a list of newspapers available in your locality.

Answer»

English News Papers:

The Times of India
Economic Times
Financial Express
Indian Express
Mumbai Mirror
Mid-day
DNA (Daily News and Analysis)
Business- Standard
Hindustan Times
Free Press Journal

Hindi News Papers (Including Urdu Daily):

Hindi Mid-Day
Tehalka News
Navbharat Times
Humara Mahanagar
Aaj Ka Anand
Yasho Bhoomi
Dopahar
Saamna
Hindmata
Mumbai Sandhya

Marathi News Papers:

Loksatta
Maharashtra Times
Navshakti
Navakal
Vartahar
Saamna (saamana)
Sakai
Sandesh
Lokmat
Divyabhaskar
Mumbai Mitra
Sandhyanand
Punya Nagri
Samrat

Discussion

18.	Do you think that Deepa’s house functions in a democratic way? Which features of democracy can be found in this passage.
Answer» Yes. They function in a democratic way and the features of democracy displayed here are: Carrying out responsibilities collectively as a unit. Mutual respect. Honouring opinions which are not in line with our views. Consensus in decision making. Freedom of thought and expression. Freedom of occupation.

18.

Do you think that Deepa’s house functions in a democratic way? Which features of democracy can be found in this passage.

Answer»

Yes.

They function in a democratic way and the features of democracy displayed here are:

Carrying out responsibilities collectively as a unit.
Mutual respect.
Honouring opinions which are not in line with our views.
Consensus in decision making.
Freedom of thought and expression.
Freedom of occupation.

Discussion

19.	Read what Deepa has written on the topic: “My Family’.
Answer» Democracy does not only imply elections. My parents do all the household work together. We also participate in it. We ensure that we talk cordially with each other. Even if we happen to fight, we try to listen to each others views by stopping the fight as soon as possible. If any change has to be made, even the grandparents are consulted. Anuja wants to take up agricultural research as her career. Her decision was appreciated by everybody.

Discussion

20.	Explain the following concept:Equality of opportunity.
Answer» Equality means the state of being equal in status, rights or opportunities. Equality of status, and of opportunity means that all have equal human status and there will be no discrimination based on caste, creed, race, sex, place of birth, etc. All will get the opportunities for development without any discrimination.

Discussion

21.	Explain the following concept:Sovereign State
Answer» The word sovereign means that a state is not under the control of a foreign power. The most important goal of our freedom struggle was to acquire sovereignty. ‘Sovereignty’ means the ultimate authority to govern oneself. In a democracy, sovereignty rests with the people

Discussion

22.	Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate words from the options given below:i. A Socialist State is such a State where the gap between the rich and the poor ______. (is maximum, is minimum, does not exist)ii. In _________ State, all religions are considered equal and no religion is considered as a State religion. (secular, socialist, sovereign)iii. In a _______ the sovereign power is in the hands of the people. (democracy, autocracy, monarchy)iv. Elections are conducted in India after a fixed period when voters elect their ______. (President, Vicepresident, Representatives)v. The Parliament or Legislature and the Executive take decisions for the entire population as per the procedure laid down by the ______.(High Court, Supreme Court, Constitution)
Answer» i. is minimum ii. secular iii. democracy iv. Representatives v. Constitution

22.

Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate words from the options given below:i. A Socialist State is such a State where the gap between the rich and the poor __. (is maximum, is minimum, does not exist)ii. In _ State, all religions are considered equal and no religion is considered as a State religion. (secular, socialist, sovereign)iii. In a _ the sovereign power is in the hands of the people. (democracy, autocracy, monarchy)iv. Elections are conducted in India after a fixed period when voters elect their . (President, Vicepresident, Representatives)v. The Parliament or Legislature and the Executive take decisions for the entire population as per the procedure laid down by the __.(High Court, Supreme Court, Constitution)

Answer»

i. is minimum

ii. secular

iii. democracy

iv. Representatives

v. Constitution

Discussion

23.	Explain the following concept:Liberty
Answer» (i) Liberty implies that there should be no coercive, unfair restrictions upon us and that ’ there should be an atmosphere conducive to the development of our inherent capacities. (ii) In a democracy, citizens enjoy liberty. In fact, democracy becomes mature only if the citizens enjoy freedom.

23.

Explain the following concept:Liberty

Answer»

(i) Liberty implies that there should be no coercive, unfair restrictions upon us and that ’ there should be an atmosphere conducive to the development of our inherent capacities.

(ii) In a democracy, citizens enjoy liberty. In fact, democracy becomes mature only if the citizens enjoy freedom.

Discussion

24.	Indian Constitution came into force on :(a) 15th August, 1947(b) 26th Jan. 1950(c) 26th Nov. 1949(d) 9th Dec. 1950
Answer» Correct option is (b) 26th Jan. 1950

Discussion

25.	Give a list of fundamental rights that are given in the Indian Constitution.OrMention the rights of an Indian citizen.
Answer» Our Constitution guarantees to Indian citizens the following six fundamental rights : Right to equality. Right to freedom. Right against exploitation. Right to freedom of religion. Cultural and educational rights; and Right to constitutional remedies

25.

Give a list of fundamental rights that are given in the Indian Constitution.OrMention the rights of an Indian citizen.

Answer»

Our Constitution guarantees to Indian citizens the following six fundamental rights :

Right to equality.
Right to freedom.
Right against exploitation.
Right to freedom of religion.
Cultural and educational rights; and
Right to constitutional remedies

Discussion

26.	Directive Principles of State Policy are included in Indian Constitution :(a) In Part IV(b) In Part III(c) In Part VI(d) In Part V
Answer» Correct option is (a) In Part IV

Discussion

27.	Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with these words :(a) People’s Sovereignty(b) Republic of India.(c) Democratic India(d) We the people of India
Answer» Correct option is (d) We the people of India

Discussion

28.	Preamble is not legally regarded as a part of the Constitution even then it is important. How?
Answer» The introduction to the Constitution is called the Preamble of the Constitution. It is the introduction to the Constitution, but is not justiciable. If the government does not implement the objectives of the Preamble, we cannot go to the court against it. Even then it is an important document. It contains the basic principles on which the government is based. It is the key to open the minds of the makers of the Constitution. It is the soul of the Constitution.

Discussion

29.	Write a short note on the following :(i) Parliamentary form of Government in India(ii) Adult Franchise(iii) Independent and Impartial Judiciary
Answer» 1. Parliamentary form of Government in India: The Indian Constitution has established a parliamentary form of Government in India. The Parliament is the supreme body and it represents the people. People elect their representatives who are members of the Parliament. The government at the centre functions in the name of the President and similarly the state governments function in the name of governors. But the real powers are enjoyed by the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Parliament (at the Centre) and to the State Legislative Assembly (in case of State). The Council of Ministers holds office till it enjoys the confidence of the Parliament or the State Legislative Assembly. 2. Adult Franchise: In order to make India a real democracy, the Indian Constitution provides for universal adult franchise. It implies that every citizen of India, having attained the age of’18 years, will be entitled to take part in the elections and to vote for the candidate of his choice. This right is extended to all the citizens irrespective of their caste, colour, creed, sect, sex or status. 3. Independent arid Impartial Judiciary: The Indian Constitution provides for an independent and impartial judiciary in India. It means that judiciary is free from the influence and control of the executive. It remains impartial in settling the disputes between the centre and the states. This judicial system has great importance in a federal system. Besides, the judiciary protects the fundamental rights of the citizens.

29.

Write a short note on the following :(i) Parliamentary form of Government in India(ii) Adult Franchise(iii) Independent and Impartial Judiciary

Answer»

1. Parliamentary form of Government in India: The Indian Constitution has established a parliamentary form of Government in India. The Parliament is the supreme body and it represents the people. People elect their representatives who are members of the Parliament. The government at the centre functions in the name of the President and similarly the state governments function in the name of governors. But the real powers are enjoyed by the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Parliament (at the Centre) and to the State Legislative Assembly (in case of State).

The Council of Ministers holds office till it enjoys the confidence of the Parliament or the State Legislative Assembly.

2. Adult Franchise: In order to make India a real democracy, the Indian Constitution provides for universal adult franchise. It implies that every citizen of India, having attained the age of’18 years, will be entitled to take part in the elections and to vote for the candidate of his choice. This right is extended to all the citizens irrespective of their caste, colour, creed, sect, sex or status.

3. Independent arid Impartial Judiciary: The Indian Constitution provides for an independent and impartial judiciary in India. It means that judiciary is free from the influence and control of the executive. It remains impartial in settling the disputes between the centre and the states. This judicial system has great importance in a federal system. Besides, the judiciary protects the fundamental rights of the citizens.

Discussion

30.	Explain six factors which helped the Soviet Union becoming a superpower after the Second World War.
Answer» The following factors helped Soviet Union becoming superpower after Second World War: 1. The east European countries the Soviet army had liberated from the fascist forces came under the control of the USSR. 2. The political and economic systems of all these countries were modeled after the USSR and collectively were called the second world. 3. The WARSAW PACT, a military alliance held them together and the USSR was the leader of the bloc. 4. The Soviet economy was then more developed than the rest of the world except for the US. 5. It had a complex communication network, vast energy resources including oil, iron and steel, (machinery) production and a transport sector that connected its remotest areas with efficiency. 6. It had a domestic consumer industry that produced everything from pins to cars to make themselves self-dependent.

30.

Explain six factors which helped the Soviet Union becoming a superpower after the Second World War.

Answer»

The following factors helped Soviet Union becoming superpower after Second World War:

1. The east European countries the Soviet army had liberated from the fascist forces came under the control of the USSR.

2. The political and economic systems of all these countries were modeled after the USSR and collectively were called the second world.

3. The WARSAW PACT, a military alliance held them together and the USSR was the leader of the bloc.

4. The Soviet economy was then more developed than the rest of the world except for the US.

5. It had a complex communication network, vast energy resources including oil, iron and steel, (machinery) production and a transport sector that connected its remotest areas with efficiency.

6. It had a domestic consumer industry that produced everything from pins to cars to make themselves self-dependent.

Discussion

31.	The _______ were composed by many sages or rishis. (a) Brahmana (b) Aryanakas (c) Vedas
Answer» Correct option is: (c) Vedas

Discussion

32.	In which year disintegration of Soviet Union took place?
Answer» Answer is 1991

Discussion

33.	Mention the causes of Soviet disintegration.
Answer» The causes of Soviet disintegration can be summed up as follows: 1. Economic Stagnancy: (a) Economic institutions experienced internal weaknesses to meet the aspirations of people. (b) Economic stagnation for many years to severe consumer shortages. 2. Political and Administrative Causes: (a) The only ruling Communist Party was not accountable despite its rule of 70 years. (b) The ordinary people were abstained from taking participation in political riots, hence the system became incapable of correcting its mistakes. (c) The ordinary citizens were exempted from gaining the privileges. (d) Due to non-participation of people, the government lost popular support from all sides. 3. Gorbachev’s Reform Policies: (а) Gorbachev’s reforms aimed at keeping the USSR abreast of information and technological revolutions taking place in the west. (b) Gorbachev focused to normalize relations with the west. (c) Gorbachev worked to democratize the Soviet System. (d) But Society was divided into two sections towards Gorbacheve reforms and both of them had contradictory views towards him. 4. Rise of Nationalism and Desire for Sovereignty: (a) The rise of nationalism in various republics of Soviet Union proved to be immediate cause of revolutions in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Georgia. (b) The nationalist dissatisfaction with the Soviet Union was strongest in European and prosperous part in Russia and the Baltic areas as well as Ukraine and Georgia. (c) Ordinary people felt alienated from Central Asia.

33.

Mention the causes of Soviet disintegration.

Answer»

The causes of Soviet disintegration can be summed up as follows:

1. Economic Stagnancy:

(a) Economic institutions experienced internal weaknesses to meet the aspirations of people.

(b) Economic stagnation for many years to severe consumer shortages.

2. Political and Administrative Causes:

(a) The only ruling Communist Party was not accountable despite its rule of 70 years.

(b) The ordinary people were abstained from taking participation in political riots, hence the system became incapable of correcting its mistakes.

(c) The ordinary citizens were exempted from gaining the privileges.

(d) Due to non-participation of people, the government lost popular support from all sides.

3. Gorbachev’s Reform Policies:

(а) Gorbachev’s reforms aimed at keeping the USSR abreast of information and technological revolutions taking place in the west.

(b) Gorbachev focused to normalize relations with the west.

(c) Gorbachev worked to democratize the Soviet System.

(d) But Society was divided into two sections towards Gorbacheve reforms and both of them had contradictory views towards him.

4. Rise of Nationalism and Desire for Sovereignty:

(a) The rise of nationalism in various republics of Soviet Union proved to be immediate cause of revolutions in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Georgia.

(b) The nationalist dissatisfaction with the Soviet Union was strongest in European and prosperous part in Russia and the Baltic areas as well as Ukraine and Georgia.

(c) Ordinary people felt alienated from Central Asia.

Discussion

34.	Name the following:This implies that there should be no coercive, unfair restrictions upon us and that there should be an atmosphere conducive to the development of our inherent capacities.
Answer» Answer is: Liberty

Discussion

35.	Name the following:The goal which is included in the Constitution which implies a ‘we-feeling ‘ and feeling of empathy.
Answer» Answer is: Fraternity.

Discussion

36.	Name the following:The liberty of belief, faith and worship implies this value.
Answer» Religious freedom.

Discussion

37.	Name the following:Three types of Justice talked of in the Constitution.
Answer» Social Justice, Economic Justice, Political Justice.

Discussion

38.	Name the following:In this form of government, all positions are elected by the people and no public position is occupied on the basis of hereditary succession.
Answer» Answer is: Republic.

Discussion

39.	Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the USSR.
Answer» 1. The internal weaknesses of Soviet political and economic institutions failed to meet the aspirations of the people. 2. Economic stagnation for many years led to severed consumer shortage and a large section of Soviet society began to double the system because Communist Party was not accountable to peoples.

39.

Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the USSR.

Answer»

1. The internal weaknesses of Soviet political and economic institutions failed to meet the aspirations of the people.

2. Economic stagnation for many years led to severed consumer shortage and a large section of Soviet society began to double the system because Communist Party was not accountable to peoples.

Discussion

40.	State whether the following statements are true or false with reason:i. The Preamble begins with the mention that the people of India have given the Constitution to themselves.ii. In a democracy, the sovereign power is in the hands of the people.iii. In a democracy, citizens enjoy liberty.
Answer» i. False : The Preamble begins with the words ‘We, the People of India’. ii. True : Democracy is the Government of the people, by the people and for the people. iii. True : In fact democracy becomes mature only if citizens enjoy liberty.

40.

State whether the following statements are true or false with reason:i. The Preamble begins with the mention that the people of India have given the Constitution to themselves.ii. In a democracy, the sovereign power is in the hands of the people.iii. In a democracy, citizens enjoy liberty.

Answer»

i. False : The Preamble begins with the words ‘We, the People of India’.

ii. True : Democracy is the Government of the people, by the people and for the people.

iii. True : In fact democracy becomes mature only if citizens enjoy liberty.

Discussion

41.	Name the following:The most fundamental freedom of an individual.
Answer» Freedom of Thought and Expression.

Discussion

42.	What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution?
Answer» Following are the salient features of the Indian Constitution: It is a written and detailed constitution having 395 Articles and 12 Schedules. It is partly rigid and partly flexible. It tends to establish a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. It is federal in form but unitary in spirit. It establishes a bicameral legislature at the centre having Lok Sabha the Lower House, and Rajya Sabha (Upper House). It establishes the parliamentary form of government, the President being a nominal executive head of the state. It establishes an independent and impartial judiciary. The Constitution states the Directive Principles of State Policy.

42.

What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution?

Answer»

Following are the salient features of the Indian Constitution:

It is a written and detailed constitution having 395 Articles and 12 Schedules.
It is partly rigid and partly flexible.
It tends to establish a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
It is federal in form but unitary in spirit.
It establishes a bicameral legislature at the centre having Lok Sabha the Lower House, and Rajya Sabha (Upper House).
It establishes the parliamentary form of government, the President being a nominal executive head of the state.
It establishes an independent and impartial judiciary.
The Constitution states the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Discussion

43.	Tipitaka is written in ______.(a) English (b) Pali (c) Hindi
Answer» Correct option is (b) Pali

Discussion

44.	Patanjali wrote _______. (a) Kumarsambhava (b) Upanishads (c) Mahabhashya
Answer» Correct option is (c) Mahabhashya

Discussion

45.	Kautilya wrote the ______.(a) Arthashastra (b) Raghuvansha (c) Brahmasutras
Answer» Correct option is (a) Arthashastra

Discussion

46.	Adi Shankaracharya lived during the ______ century CE. (a) seventh (b) eighth (c) ninth
Answer» Correct option is (b) eighth

Discussion

47.	The Bhagwad Gita, which is a sacred text of the Hindu, is a part of the ______. (a) Ramayana (b) Arthashastras (c) Mahabharata
Answer» Correct option is (c) Mahabharata

Discussion

48.	_______ women composed gathas about their own experience.(a) Illiterate (b) Housewives (c) Learned
Answer» Correct option is (c) Learned

Discussion

49.	Jeevaka was a well known ______ at the court of king Bimbisara. (a) clown (b) minister (c) vaidya
Answer» Correct option is (c) vaidya

Discussion

50.	________ was carried out by sea as well as land routes. (a) Trade (b) Travel (c) Study
Answer» Correct option is (a) Trade

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

The Vedic people were skilled in taming the _______ and harnessing them to the chariots. (a) cows (b) bulls (c) horses

The family system was ______ (a) ancient (b) matriarchal (c) patriarchal

The head of the guild was known as ________. (a) Grihapati (b) Shreshthi (c) Raja

The horse was valued because of its ______. (a) chariot (b) speed (c) beauty

_________ was the main occupation during determined on the basis of (a) Agriculture (b) birth (c) death

The civilization that is based on vedic literature is known as _________ civilization.(a) vedic (b)purans (c) samhitas

Name the following with reference to the lesson:Women scholars in Vedic literature:

In which language is the vedic literature written?

Name the four vedas.

After a period of time, the religious stream based on the vedas, smritis, puranas and local traditions came to be known as (а) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Hinduism

What is vedic civilization?

Explain the following concept:Equality

Who composed the vedas?

The vedas are also called as ________. (a) Shruti (b) Mayuri (c)Yagna

“The Soviet Union lagged behind the West”. Comment.

Who was the General Secretary of Communist Party of Soviet Union in 1985?

Make a list of newspapers available in your locality.

Do you think that Deepa’s house functions in a democratic way? Which features of democracy can be found in this passage.

Read what Deepa has written on the topic: “My Family’.

Explain the following concept:Equality of opportunity.

Explain the following concept:Sovereign State

Explain the following concept:Liberty

Indian Constitution came into force on :(a) 15th August, 1947(b) 26th Jan. 1950(c) 26th Nov. 1949(d) 9th Dec. 1950

Give a list of fundamental rights that are given in the Indian Constitution.OrMention the rights of an Indian citizen.

Directive Principles of State Policy are included in Indian Constitution :(a) In Part IV(b) In Part III(c) In Part VI(d) In Part V

Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with these words :(a) People’s Sovereignty(b) Republic of India.(c) Democratic India(d) We the people of India

Preamble is not legally regarded as a part of the Constitution even then it is important. How?

Write a short note on the following :(i) Parliamentary form of Government in India(ii) Adult Franchise(iii) Independent and Impartial Judiciary

Explain six factors which helped the Soviet Union becoming a superpower after the Second World War.

The _______ were composed by many sages or rishis. (a) Brahmana (b) Aryanakas (c) Vedas

In which year disintegration of Soviet Union took place?

Mention the causes of Soviet disintegration.

Name the following:This implies that there should be no coercive, unfair restrictions upon us and that there should be an atmosphere conducive to the development of our inherent capacities.

Name the following:The goal which is included in the Constitution which implies a ‘we-feeling ‘ and feeling of empathy.

Name the following:The liberty of belief, faith and worship implies this value.

Name the following:Three types of Justice talked of in the Constitution.

Name the following:In this form of government, all positions are elected by the people and no public position is occupied on the basis of hereditary succession.

Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the USSR.

State whether the following statements are true or false with reason:i. The Preamble begins with the mention that the people of India have given the Constitution to themselves.ii. In a democracy, the sovereign power is in the hands of the people.iii. In a democracy, citizens enjoy liberty.

Name the following:The most fundamental freedom of an individual.

What are the salient features of the Indian Constitution?

Tipitaka is written in ______.(a) English (b) Pali (c) Hindi

Patanjali wrote _______. (a) Kumarsambhava (b) Upanishads (c) Mahabhashya

Kautilya wrote the ______.(a) Arthashastra (b) Raghuvansha (c) Brahmasutras

Adi Shankaracharya lived during the ______ century CE. (a) seventh (b) eighth (c) ninth

The Bhagwad Gita, which is a sacred text of the Hindu, is a part of the ______. (a) Ramayana (b) Arthashastras (c) Mahabharata

_______ women composed gathas about their own experience.(a) Illiterate (b) Housewives (c) Learned

Jeevaka was a well known ______ at the court of king Bimbisara. (a) clown (b) minister (c) vaidya

________ was carried out by sea as well as land routes. (a) Trade (b) Travel (c) Study