DELHI SCOTTIS SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA

Session – 2017-18
Proficiency -2

Subject – Social Science Class – III Time – 2.30 Hr MM – 50

Instructions:

1. All Questions are compulsory.

2. Attempt the paper in neat and clean handwriting.
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Q 1. Fill in the blanks. 1X8=8

I. Delhi is often referred to as the _________________.

II. Kolkata is the Capital of the state of ______________.
III. The most important language of Chennai is _____________.
IV. The capital city of Tamil Nadu is _________________.
V. the Tamil film industry is better known as ____________.
VI. Delhi was formerly known as __________________.
VII. The Rashtrapati Bhawan is famous for its ________________.
VIII. Kolkata is located on the bank of the _______________.

Q.2 Name the following. 1X8=8

I. Local language of Chennai____________________.

II. Staple food of Chennai___________________.
III. Famous rock cut temples in Mumbai____________________.
IV. The largest slum in India located at Mumbai____________________.
V. An important cultural Canter of Chennai____________________.
VI. Classical dance of Chennai________________.
VII. Classical music of Chennai____________________.
VIII. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva________________.

Q 3. State true or false. 1X8=8

I. Mumbai is referred to as the commercial capital of India.

II. Chennai is the Bollywood city of our country.
III. Onam is popularly celebrated in Mumbai.
IV. A moderate type of climate is observed in Delhi.
V. Kutub Minar is the world’s tallest brick minaret.
VI. Khari Baoli in Chandni Chowk is Asia’s largest wholesale cloth market.
VII. Mumbai receives heavy rainfall during July and August.
VIII. The 11th largest Stock Exchange in the world, is located at Dalal Street in
Mumbai.
Q4. Match the following. 1X6=6

Column A Column B

I. Victoria Memorial a. Goddess Kali

II. National Library b. Largest museum
III. Howrah Bridge c. Largest Library
IV. Indian Museum d. Queen Victoria
V. Kalighat e. Rabindra Setu.
VI. Raj Ghat f. Mahatama Gandhi

Q5. Answer the following questions. 2X7= 14

I. Describe the Climate of Mumbai in your own words.

II. Name some famous tourist attractions in Mumbai.
III. What Kind of food is popular in Chennai?
IV. Write short note on the festival of Pongal.
V. Describe the means of transport commonly seen in Chennai.
VI. What type of climate is observed in Delhi?
VII. Name some important government offices found in Delhi.

Q6. Write briefly about 2X3=6

a. Means of Land transport in Delhi.
b. Means of Air Transport in Delhi.
c. The Delhi Metro.