I. Fill in the blanks: 1x10=10
a. __________ was an important city and the seat of Awadh.
b. The third battle of Panipat was fought in the year ___________.
c. The Brahmaputra river covers 891 km from _______ to ________.
d. One of the largest river islands in the world is ________.
e. _______ and ______ are part of the electronic media .
f. Consumer awareness has increased with ________.
g. Many women have taken up careers that were earlier _______ for men.
h. All the factors of production have a _______ existence and can be seen, touched and handled.
II. State True or False: 1x10=10
a. The Sufi movement started in India.
b. The founder of the state of Hyderabad was Maharaja Jai Singh.
c. The most important mode of transportation for short distance is roadways.
d. The busiest air traffic is found in USA.
e. Assam shares its boundaries with four states.
f. There are 18 national parks and 5 wildlife sanctuaries in Assam
g. Democratic government depend upon public opinion.
h. Cinema is an important medium for entertainment.
i. Women always like to stay at home and look after after children.
j. There are six types of capital.
III. Match the following: 1x5=5
1. NE Frontier railways a. Sadiya to Dhubri
2. Tussar b. Guwahati
3. Chandrapur c. Maligaon
4. National waterways d. Power project
5. Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport e. Silk
IV. Answer in brief: 3x5=15
a. Name the independent states that came into existence after the fall of Mughals.
b. Why is Assam called a 'Land-locked' state?
c. Write a few characteristic features of air transport.
d. Define land. Mention its two main characteristics.
e. Why do parents not like to spend money on girl's education.
V. Answer the following:
a. Why is Public opinion important in democracy? 5
b. Write a note on Nadir Shah's invasion. 7
c. Who was Kabir? What do you know about his teaching. 8
d. State the different types of capital. 10
e. What are the changes in the position of women today? 10
f. With the help of diagram, describe the patterns of rural settlement. 12
VI. Distinguish between: 4x2=8
a. Airways and Waterways.
b. Inland and Oceanic waterways.
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