Class-III

Subject-Social Science
Revision

I-Choose and Tick the correct option.

1-The famous Mughal Gardens are in Red Fort/Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2-India Gate stands at the end of Raj path/Rajghat.

3-Shanti Van is the memorial place of Mahatma Gandhi/Jawaharlal Nehru.

4-The Diwan-i-Aam is at Red Fort/India Gate.

5-Chandhi Chowk is a stadium/market.

6-Jantar Mantar is built by Maharaja Jai Singh II/Shah Jahan.

7-Rock -cut stone sculptures are found in Hanging Gardens/Elephanta Caves.

8-Height of Gateway of India is 26m/50m.

9-Mumbai is famous for textile/coal industry.

10-Mumbai has a moderate/extreme climate.

II- Fill in the blanks

1. The Indo-Gangetic Plains lies to the south of Himalayas.

2. Rice is grown in the Eastern Coastal plains.
3. Date palm trees grow in an oasis.
4. The top of a hill is called summit.
5. A hill with a flat top is called a plateau.
6. Small islands are called islets.
7. Land that has water on three sides is called a peninsula.
8. Delhi is located on the banks of river Yamuna.
9. The meetings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are held in the Parliament.
10. The Iron Pillar is situated near Qutub Minar.
 11. Uttar Pradesh is to the East of Delhi.
12. Mumbai is the third largest city in the world.
13. Maharashtra is located in the western part of India.
14. Haji Ali Dargah is the Islamic symbol in Mumbai.
III-Give one word answer.
1-The largest alluvial plain in the world.
Ans- Indo-Gangetic plains
2-An Indian Desert
Ans- Thar Desert
3-The largest desert in the world
Ans- The Sahara Desert
4- The largest freshwater lake in India.
Ans- Wular Lake
5-A mineral rich plateau
Ans- Chhota Nagpur
6-The largest ocean
Ans- Pacific Ocean
7-The home of the President of India
Ans- Rashtrapati Bhavan
8-Eternal flame burning at India Gate
Ans- Amar Jawan Jyoti
9-Another name of the Lotus Temple
Ans- Bahai Temple
10-The Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi
Ans-Raj Ghat
11-Tomb of L Ans-al Bahadur Shastri
Ans-Vijay Ghat
12-Which is the famous traditional dance of Maharashtra?
Ans-Lavani
13-Which Goddess was Mumbai named after?
Ans-Mumba Devi
14-To which God is Elephanta caves dedicated?
Ans-Lord Shiva
IV- Answer the following.
1. Why do most people live in the plains?
2. What is a volcano?
3. Why is a desert dry?
4. Name the crops grown in Indo-Gangetic Plains?
5. In whose memory was Humayun’s Tomb built?
6. List any four attractions in New Delhi.
7. Name the neighbouring state of Delhi?
8. Name any two place of worship in Delhi.
9. Why is Marine Drive called Queen’s Necklace?
10. What is Chowpatty beach famous for?
11. What is Bombay High famous for?
12. List a few street foods of Mumbai.

Social Science PT-2 20 Marks

1-Choose the correct answer ½*4=2 marks
2-Fill in the blanks 1*3=3marks
3-Give one word answer 1*5= 5marks
4-Answer the following 2*5=10 marks