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Class 5 social studies questions.
Social studies questions for Class 5, at the level of students aged 9–11, each with its answer and a short explanation. Try each one before opening the answer.
Which seasonal winds bring the main rainy season across most parts of India?
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Answer: South-West Monsoon
The South-West Monsoon winds blow across the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, bringing widespread summer rain.
Which ancient Mauryan emperor is famous for inscribing messages of peace on stone pillars?
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Answer: Ashoka
Emperor Ashoka spread his ideas of non-violence, truth, and kindness across his empire using rock and pillar edicts.
Which river divides the peninsular plateau of India into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau?
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Answer: Narmada
The Narmada River flows westward through a rift valley, dividing the southern plateau into the Central Highlands to the north and the Deccan Plateau to the south.
What is the section of a map called that explains the symbols and colours used?
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Answer: Legend or Key
A map legend, or key, explains the signs, symbols, and colours used to represent features on a map.
Which high plateau in Asia is commonly known as the 'Roof of the World'?
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Answer: Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Plateau is called the Roof of the World because it is the highest and largest plateau on Earth.
On which date did the Constitution of India come into effect in 1950?
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Answer: 26 January
The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. India celebrates this historic day every year as Republic Day.
Which ancient Harappan city had a famous dockyard for trade by sea?
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Answer: Lothal
Lothal in Gujarat was an important port city of the Indus Valley Civilisation, famous for its brick dockyard.
Who is chosen to lead and manage the daily meetings of the Lok Sabha?
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Answer: The Speaker
The Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha to preside over debates and maintain order in the house.
In which country can you find the ancient Pyramids of Giza?
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Answer: Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza were built in ancient Egypt along the banks of the River Nile.
Which large water body lies directly to the west of peninsular India?
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Answer: Arabian Sea
The peninsular plateau of India is surrounded by water on three sides: the Arabian Sea to the west, Bay of Bengal to the east, and Indian Ocean to the south.
Which is the largest continent by both land area and population?
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Answer: Asia
Asia is the world's largest continent, covering nearly one-third of Earth's land and holding over half its population.
Which meridian of longitude is chosen as the Standard Meridian of India to determine national time?
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Answer: 82°30' E
The 82°30' E longitude passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh is taken as the standard time for the entire country.
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The Great Bath was discovered in the Harappan city of Mohenjo-daro.
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Answer: True
Archaeologists uncovered the Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro. It was a brick-lined tank used for public bathing during special rituals.
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Emperor Ashoka gave up armed conquest after the Kalinga war.
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Answer: True
Deeply moved by the suffering caused during the Kalinga war, Emperor Ashoka renounced warfare and embraced the path of Dhamma or peace.
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The Equator is the longest line of longitude on a globe.
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Answer: False
The Equator is a line of latitude, not longitude. It is the longest circle of latitude around the middle of the Earth.
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The large desert located mainly in the state of Rajasthan is the ___ Desert (begins with 'T').
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Answer: Thar
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers a large part of northwestern India.
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The major port city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization was ___ (begins with 'L').
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Answer: Lothal
Lothal in modern-day Gujarat was an important trading port with a large dockyard during the Harappan era.
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Dense coastal forests that grow in saline water and protect shorelines are called ___ forests (starts with 'm').
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Answer: mangrove
Mangrove forests, such as the Sundarbans, thrive in tidal waters and prevent coastal erosion with stilt roots.
Which landform is the odd one out?
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Answer: Sahara
Deccan, Tibetan, and Colorado are all famous plateaus. The Sahara is a vast desert.
Which of the following geographical features is the odd one out?
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Answer: Sundarbans
The Deccan, Chota Nagpur, and Malwa are elevated plateaus. The Sundarbans is a vast mangrove delta formed by major rivers meeting the sea.
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