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Chapter 8

Social Science Class 7

52 of 52 questions

52
Total Questions
19
Easy
25
Medium
8
Hard
Q1
easySacredness
What does the term sacredness refer to in the context of the chapter
A.A physical object of worship
B.Deep religious or spiritual significance
C.A type of pilgrimage route
D.A map of holy sites
Q2
mediumChapter Introduction
Which of these is NOT listed as an organ of the supreme Lords body in the opening quote
A.Ether
B.Mountains
C.Trees
D.Planets
Q3
easyPilgrimage
What is the primary purpose of a pilgrimage according to the chapter
A.To trade goods along the route
B.To undertake an inner spiritual journey
C.To map sacred sites
D.To learn new languages
Q4
easySacred Sites
Which faith uses takhts as seats of spiritual authority
A.Buddhism
B.Islam
C.Sikhism
D.Jainism
Q5
mediumKey Terms
What does tirtha literally mean
A.Sacred song
B.Place to cross a body of water
C.Holy relic
D.Pilgrim camp
Q6
easyPilgrimage Networks
Which city hosts the Kumbh Mela every six years
A.Prayagraj
B.Haridwar
C.Nashik
D.Ujjain
Q7
mediumBuddhist Sites
According to the chapter how many visitors does Bodh Gaya receive annually
A.Over one million
B.Over two million
C.Over three million
D.Over four million
Q8
mediumSacred Ecology
Which element of nature is NOT explicitly mentioned as worshipped in tribal and folk traditions
A.Rivers
B.Mountains
C.Animals
D.Stars
Q9
hardSacred Groves
What is the term used for small water bodies in sacred groves
A.Tirtha
B.Kshetra
C.Sangam
D.None of the above
Q10
mediumPilgrimage Networks
Which network covers the southern northern eastern and western corners of India
A.Char Dham Yatra
B.Twelve Jyotirlingas
C.Fifty One Shakti Pithas
D.All of the above
Q11
easyLiterary References
Which epic texts describe pilgrimages and sacred geography
A.Vedas
B.Mahabharata and Ramayana
C.Upanishads
D.Puranas
Q12
mediumHistorical Accounts
Which historian wrote about meeting pilgrims traveling from Rameswaram to Haridwar
A.Jawaharlal Nehru
B.Dharampal
C.David Suzuki
D.None of the above
Q13
mediumJain Sites
Which religious tradition regards Mount Abu Girnar and Shatrunjaya as sacred tirthas
A.Hinduism
B.Buddhism
C.Jainism
D.Sikhism
Q14
easyRivers
What do rivers Yamuna and Kaveri symbolize in the chapter
A.Economic resources
B.Sacred life force
C.Political boundaries
D.Trade routes
Q15
mediumCultural Integration
What overlap helped cultural integration of the subcontinent
A.Pilgrimage and trade routes
B.Educational networks
C.Political alliances
D.Maritime routes
Q16
hardQuotes
Which figure described the feeling of one country and one culture motivating pilgrimages
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.Jawaharlal Nehru
C.Dharampal
D.David Suzuki
Q17
hardGlobal Examples
What modern law granted a mountain the rights and responsibilities of a human being
A.New Zealand law for Taranaki Maunga
B.Indian Wildlife Protection Act
C.UNESCO World Heritage Act
D.None of the above
Q18
hardVedic References
Which sūkta in the Rigveda praises rivers as divine
A.Nadisthuti Sukta
B.Gayatri Sukta
C.Purusha Sukta
D.Shanti Sukta
Q19
easyKey Terms
What does the term kshetra refer to in the chapter
A.A religious hymn
B.A sacred field or region
C.A pilgrimage ritual
D.A type of deity
Q20
mediumPilgrimage Circuits
Which pilgrimage circuit includes all twelve Jyotirlingas
A.Shakti Pitha Yatra
B.Char Dham Yatra
C.Jyotirlinga Circuit
D.Chaar Dhaam Yatra
Q21
mediumGrammar
Identify the passive voice sentence from the options
A.Pilgrims visit the temple every year
B.The temple was visited by thousands
C.They perform rituals daily
D.Devotees chant hymns
Q22
easyFestivals
What festival commemorates the descent of the Ganges
A.Kumbh Mela
B.Makar Sankranti
C.Diwali
D.Holi
Q23
easyPilgrim Sites
Which state is home to the Badrinath shrine
A.Uttarakhand
B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Karnataka
D.West Bengal
Q24
mediumLiterary Terms
Which term refers to the biographies of saints associated with a site
A.Puranas
B.Sthalapuranas
C.Itihasas
D.Upanishads
Q25
easyExercises
What does the exercise ask you to map in the chapter book
A.All rivers mentioned
B.Pilgrimage routes
C.Local festivals
D.Mountain peaks
Q26
mediumSacred Ecology
Which sacred grove is associated with biodiversity conservation
A.Miyawaki Grove
B.Panchavati
C.Sarada Grove
D.Devrai
Q27
easyExercises
What type of question does the grammar exercise include
A.Synonym identification
B.Fill in the blanks
C.Essay writing
D.Translation
Q28
mediumVocabulary
Which word is a synonym for ‘pilgrimage’ as used in the chapter
A.Journey
B.Odyssey
C.Expedition
D.Tirtha
Q29
hardGrammar
Which grammatical tense is used in the sentence ‘Pilgrims have gathered’
A.Simple past
B.Present perfect
C.Past perfect
D.Future perfect
Q30
mediumPilgrimage Statistics
Which site is known as the world’s largest pilgrimage gathering
A.Mahavir Janmabhoomi
B.Hajj
C.Ardh Kumbh
D.Vaishno Devi
Q31
easyExercises
What is the primary objective of the review questions in the chapter
A.Test memorization
B.Encourage critical thinking
C.Assess handwriting
D.Practice translation
Q32
easyGrammar
Which grammatical category does ‘sacred’ belong to
A.Verb
B.Noun
C.Adjective
D.Adverb
Q33
mediumThemes
Which phrase best captures the chapter’s view on landscapes
A.Merely aesthetic
B.Sites of divine presence
C.Economic resources
D.Political boundaries
Q34
hardExercises
Which exercise question asks to compare two pilgrimage routes
A.Map the routes
B.List festivals
C.Describe rituals
D.Compare geography and culture
Q35
mediumCultural Transmission
What does the chapter suggest about the role of storytelling in sacred sites
A.It distracts pilgrims
B.It preserves cultural memory
C.It is discouraged by authorities
D.It replaces rituals
Q36
mediumGrammar
Identify the correct plural form of ‘tirtha’
A.Tirthas
B.Tirthae
C.Tirthani
D.Tirthas (unchanged)
Q37
easyExercises
Which chapter exercise requires students to define key terms
A.True/False
B.Define in own words
C.Match the following
D.Fill in the blanks
Q38
mediumSacred Ecology
Which feature is typical of folk pilgrimage sites
A.Elaborate temples
B.Simple natural shrines
C.Marble domes
D.Gold-plated idols
Q39
mediumGrammar
Which literary device is used in the sentence ‘The river sings its own hymn’
A.Simile
B.Personification
C.Metaphor
D.Alliteration
Q40
easyPilgrimage
Which chapter section deals with pilgrimage safety and conduct
A.Introduction
B.Code of Conduct
C.Concluding Remarks
D.Literary References
Q41
easyGrammar
Which grammar exercise focuses on identifying nouns
A.Underline all verbs
B.Circle all nouns
C.Fill in adjectives
D.Match verbs to nouns
Q42
easySacred Ecology
What environmental benefit of sacred groves is highlighted
A.Urban development
B.Soil erosion
C.Habitat conservation
D.Mining opportunities
Q43
mediumFestivals
Which term describes seasonal gatherings at sacred lakes
A.Mela
B.Yatra
C.Havan
D.Bhajan
Q44
easyPilgrimage
Which practice is NOT encouraged in the Code of Conduct
A.Respect local customs
B.Littering in holy areas
C.Maintain silence at shrines
D.Follow designated paths
Q45
mediumPilgrim Sites
Which hill station is part of the Char Dham circuit
A.Mussoorie
B.Kedarnath
C.Shimla
D.Darjeeling
Q46
easySacred Rivers
Which river is NOT part of the Sangam at Prayagraj
A.Ganga
B.Yamuna
C.Sarasvati
D.Godavari
Q47
mediumExercises
Which section of the exercise asks for map labeling
A.Section A
B.Section B
C.Section C
D.Section D
Q48
hardGrammar
Which option is an antonym of ‘reverence’ used in a grammar exercise
A.Respect
B.Honor
C.Disrespect
D.Admiration
Q49
mediumCultural Transmission
Which role do storytellers play according to the chapter
A.Fill empty time
B.Transmit sacred knowledge
C.Sell souvenirs
D.Lead rituals
Q50
mediumLiterary Terms
Which form of writing are sthalapuranas
A.Historical chronicles
B.Devotional hymns
C.Epic poetry
D.Local legends
Q51
hardThemes
Which adjective best describes the narrative style of the chapter
A.Didactic
B.Humorous
C.Technical
D.Detached
Q52
mediumPilgrimage Logistics
What element is common to all pilgrimage routes described
A.Sacred rivers
B.Mountain passes
C.Holy trees
D.Resting dharamshalas