CLASS-VII QUIZ 5 : SOCIAL SCIENCE:- CHAPTER:8 HOW THE LAND BECOMES SACRED

HOW THE LAND BECOMES SACRED QUIZ

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41. Match the Following:
Column A (English) Column B (Hindi)
1. Kumbh Mela --------a. Related to Amrit Mantan
2. Sacred Grove ----------b. Residentioal forest of gods
3. Tirtha --------------c. Spritiual Place

A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a C. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b D. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

42. The peepul tree is considered sacred...
पीपल वृक्ष अनेक धर्मों में पवित्र माना जाता है क्योंकि –

A. It has no ecological value. B. It is linked with spiritual traditions and provides ecological benefits. C. It grows only in deserts. D. It is used for construction purposes.

43. Assertion (A): Sacred geography is unique only to India.
Reason (R): Many ancient civilizations considered mountains, rivers, and forests sacred.

A. A is false, R is true. B. Both A and R are true. C. A is true, R is false. D. Both A and R are false.

44. How did sacred geography contribute to national unity?
पवित्र भूगोल ने राष्ट्रीय एकता में कैसे योगदान दिया?

A. By dividing regions based on religion. B. By creating networks of shared sacred sites across regions. C. By encouraging isolation. D. By restricting travel.

45. The story of Amrita Manthana teaches that –
अमृत मंथन की कथा यह सिखाती है कि –

A. Cooperation and divine intervention play roles in cosmic balance. B. Trade is more important than religion. C. Mountains are political centers. D. Pilgrimage should be avoided.

46. Symbolic meaning of climbing a sacred mountain?

A. Military conquest B. Physical tourism C. Inner spiritual effort and self-discipline D. Political ambition

47. Why are sacred groves shrinking today?

A. Increased environmental awareness B. Strict legal protection C. Encroachment for agriculture and industry D. Religious festivals

48. Assertion (A): Pilgrimage routes often overlapped with trade routes.
Reason (R): Traders supplied goods required by pilgrims.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A. B. A is true, R is false. C. A is false, R is true. D. Both A and R are false.

49. Sacred rivers are addressed respectfully as ‘Ganga ji’ or ‘Yamuna ji’ because –

A. They are political leaders. B. They are worshipped as life-giving divine entities. C. They are artificial canals. D. They are tourist sites only.

50. Which constitutional value is reflected in protecting sacred places?

A. Right to property only B. Duty to preserve heritage and environment C. Freedom of speech only D. Taxation system