Question Paper

Choose the correct option for each question.

Who is known as ‘The Father of the Nation’? a) Rabindranath Tagore b) Mahatma Gandhi c) Shivaji Raje Bhosle d) Swami Vivekananda

Teacher’s Day is celebrated on the birthday of which famous personality? a) Sarojini Naidu b) Mahatma Gandhi c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan d) Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose

Which book won Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Prize? a) Response in the Living and Non-Living b) My Experiments with Truth c) Gitanjali d) The Golden Threshold

Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor of which state? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Andhra Pradesh c) Uttar Pradesh d) Maharashtra

Complete the following sentences with the correct word(s).

Rabindranath Tagore wrote India’s National Anthem, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Shivaji Raje Bhosle was the founder of the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _… Kingdom.

Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, January 12, is celebrated as …_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day.

Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb …_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose proved that plants are sensitive to heat, cold, noise, and …_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

State whether the following statements are True or False.

Mahatma Gandhi believed in violence to achieve freedom.

Sarojini Naidu was called the ‘Nightingale of India’.

Shivaji Raje Bhosle emphasized a strong naval force.

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first President of India.

Vandana Shiva established Navdanya to promote organic farming.

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

What is the significance of September 5th in India?

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Who gave Rabindranath Tagore the title ‘Gurudev’ and what does it mean?

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Mention two qualities Shivaji Raje Bhosle is fondly remembered for.

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What was one major scientific discovery of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose regarding plants?

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Name two awards received by Bachendri Pal for her achievements.

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Look at the pictures and answer the questions that follow.

A teacher stands in front of a blackboard with chalk in hand, smiling at students who are raising their hands, implying a respectful and engaging classroom environment. A small globe is on the teacher’s desk.

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1. What qualities do good teachers possess that make learning enjoyable? 2. Why is it important for students to respect their teachers? 3. Which famous Indian leader was also a great teacher whose birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Day?

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Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences.

Describe Mahatma Gandhi’s journey to becoming the ‘Father of the Nation,’ including his early life observation and core principles.

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Discuss the unique talents and significant political contributions of Sarojini Naidu during India’s freedom struggle and after independence.

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Chapter: 12. Famous People Of India

I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

II. Fill in the Blanks

III. True/False Questions

IV. Short Answer Questions

V. Picture-Based Questions

VI. Long Answer Questions