Social Science Quiz
Practice quiz on Social Science (Social Studies/Social Science). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.
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Social Science Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 10 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.Lal Bahadur Shastri
- C.Rajendra Prasad
- D.Sardar Patel
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Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru was the first PM.
Q2.The Indian Constitution came into force on
- A.2 October 1950
- B.26 January 1950
- C.15 August 1947
- D.26 November 1949
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Answer: B. 26 January 1950
The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.
Q3.Which is the longest river in the world by length (commonly accepted)?
- A.Nile
- B.Amazon
- C.Ganga
- D.Yangtze
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Answer: A. Nile
The Nile is generally cited as the longest.
Q4.The Battle of Plassey was fought in
- A.1857
- B.1764
- C.1665
- D.1757
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Answer: D. 1757
Plassey was fought in 1757.
Q5.Who wrote the Constitution's Preamble idea of Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity inspired by?
- A.American Civil War
- B.Russian Revolution
- C.Glorious Revolution
- D.French Revolution
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Answer: D. French Revolution
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity come from the French Revolution.
Q6.The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
- A.10
- B.8
- C.5
- D.6
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Answer: B. 8
It passes through eight states.
Q7.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- A.Article 17
- B.Article 14
- C.Article 32
- D.Article 21
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Answer: A. Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
Q8.Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.Mahatma Gandhi
- C.B.R. Ambedkar
- D.Subhas Chandra Bose
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Answer: B. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is called Father of the Nation.
Q9.The headquarters of the United Nations is in
- A.New York
- B.London
- C.Geneva
- D.Paris
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Answer: A. New York
The UN HQ is in New York.
Q10.Which of these is a Kharif crop?
- A.Wheat
- B.Rice
- C.Gram
- D.Mustard
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Answer: B. Rice
Rice is a Kharif crop.
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