Historical Buildings and Monuments

Q. Do you think it is important for people to be involved in decisions that affect them? Give two reasons for your answer.

Q. Why does our government spend a lot of money in preserving historical buildings and monuments?

1. They showcase the workmanship of great craftspersons in the country.
2. They are a source of ancient history.
3. The language used on historical pillars represents ancient history.
4. They represent some historical events.

Q. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act was passed in .

1. 1965
2. 1958
3. 2010
4. 1947

Q. Identify the reasons for misuse, damaging and destruction of public property by the public.

1. Love for oneself
2. Frustration within oneself
3. Selfish motives
4. Securing acceptance of their demands

Q. Identify the ancient Indian historical monuments among the following.

1. The Red Fort
2. The Taj Mahal.
3. Lotus Temple.
4. The Ajanta-Ellora caves.

Q. When was the AMASR Act passed?

1. 1957
2. 1956
3. 1958
4. 1959

Q. Which act did the Government of India pass to punish those who disfigure or damage a historical building?

1. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
2. Ancient Monuments Act
3. Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
4. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites Act

Q. what do you mean by regional diversity?

Q. Can the government alone protect all the Historical buildings and monuments?

1. Only democratic governments
2. Only authoritarian governments
3. No
4. Yes

Q. Which of the following south Indian cities are famous for their temples?

1. Mahabalipuram.
2. Madurai.
3. Rameshwaram.
4. Varanasi.

Q. What would have happened to our historical monuments if the government hadn't passed the AMASR Act?

1. The citizens would have taken it upon themselves to protect the monuments.
2. The state of the monuments would have improved over the years.
3. The state of the monuments would have remained unchanged over the years.
4. The state of the monuments would have deteriorated over the years.

Q. What are the vital causes for public to take up violent means of protest?

1. Lack of faith in the leaders in the government.
2. Lack of awareness due to illiteracy.
3. Lack of faith in themselves.
4. Lack of awareness due to lack of true education.

Q. What are some of the violent means of protests employed by the public?

1. Stone pelting
2. Burning of buses
3. Closing shops
4. Performing Satyagrahas

Q. Does India have a large cultural diversity?

1. Cannot know
2. Time-dependent
3. Yes
4. No

Q. It is the duty of _____ to take care of the hidden buildings and unnoticed monuments.

1. the government
2. local people
3. the police
4. public officials

Q. Generally, who organises movements and strikes to press their demands?

1. Employers
2. Factory workers
3. Office workers
4. Students

Q. ______ are symbols of our ancient culture.

1. Public buildings
2. Books on history
3. Public Utilities
4. Historical buildings