Class- 5

Periodic Test- II
Subject: Social Studies

I. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (1x3=3)

1. ________ is a classical dance form from Assam.
2. The language in which the Vedas were composed was_______
3. In India, rock paintings made by early humans are found in ________

II. True or False. (1x3=3)

4. The Rajya Sabha is also known as the House of Representatives.
5. The two house of the State Government are the Vidhan Sabha and the State
Legislative Assembly.
6. The Supreme Court protects the fundamental rights of the people of India.

III. Choose the correct answers. (1x3=3)

7. Sangam literature was composed in:
a. Pali
b. Persian
c. Tamil
d. Sanskrit
8. The Sun Temple is located in:
a. Puri
b. Konark
c. Khajuraho
d. Ajanta
9. The Prime Minister is the head of the:
a. Central Government
b. State Government
c. Local Government
d. Country

IV. Answer the following questions.

10. What is an epic? (1 mark)
11. What is a dialect? (1 mark)
12. How is the President of India elected? (2 marks)
13. What is the difference between cultural heritage and natural heritage? (2 marks)
14. What is the role of the Courts in the Indian government? (2 marks)
15. What do we mean when we say that India is a democracy? Explain (3 marks)