Chapter 15
India Marches Ahead
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. The first Governor-General of independent India was-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Sikkim became a part of India in the year-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Agricultural production in India shot up due to-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The Thar desert is located mainly in-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Pondichery was liberated from-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. The First Five Year Plan was presented for the period from ___________ to ___________.
- 2. The Indian Independence Act was based on ___________ ___________.
- 3. ___________ was the last Governor-General of free India.
- 4. As per the Indian Independence Act 1947, the Princely States were given the freedom to decide which ___________ to join.
- 5. The states of ___________ and ___________ joined India after military action.
C. Write technical term or an appropriate word for each of the following statements.
- 1. The institution responsible for holding free and fair elections in India.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The colonial state liberated from the Portuguese in 1961.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. The Assembly that made the Constitution of India.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. If need be, it is formed after the elections to form a government.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. The architect of India’s foreign policy.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Who framed the Constitution of India and how?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Describe India’s economic progress by highlighting the major achievements in this field.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Differentiate between a National Political Party and a Regional Political Party. Give one example of each.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Explain any three challenges being faced by the Indian society even now?
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. ‘Our democratic government has also protected the interest of the backward sections of the society.’ Justify the statement by giving three arguments.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. State the main features of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Describe the progress made by India in the field of industry and agriculture.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 3. Mention any five basic features of India’s foreign policy.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 4. Highlight the main features of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s India Vision 2020.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 5. Why did India opt for a democratic set-up? In your opinion, how far have we succeeded in this respect?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water