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Super TET / State TET Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy as it is examined in Super TET / State TET. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
What are the three sectors of the economy and what does each involve?
Primary (extraction of natural resources, e.g., agriculture, mining), Secondary (manufacturing/industry), and Tertiary (services).
Which soil is most widespread in India and ideal for cotton cultivation?
Black soil (regur soil), found mainly on the Deccan plateau.
What is the difference between Kharif and Rabi crops?
Kharif crops are sown in the monsoon (June-July) and harvested in autumn (e.g., rice, maize); Rabi crops are sown in winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in spring (e.g., wheat, gram).
What does 'sustainable development' mean?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
When did the Indian Constitution come into effect, and who is called its chief architect?
26 January 1950; Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee).
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, and name any three?
Six: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.
What is the significance of Article 21A of the Indian Constitution?
It makes free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years (added by the 86th Amendment).
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy and in which part of the Constitution are they found?
Non-justiciable guidelines for the State to establish social and economic justice, found in Part IV of the Constitution.
Which four words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment (1976)?
'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' (specifically the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity were added).
What are the three organs of the government and their main functions?
Legislature (makes laws), Executive (implements laws), and Judiciary (interprets laws and delivers justice).
What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in terms of membership?
Lok Sabha (House of the People) members are directly elected by the people; Rajya Sabha (Council of States) members are mostly elected by State Legislative Assemblies.
Who is the constitutional head of the Indian State, and who is the real executive head?
The President is the constitutional (nominal) head; the Prime Minister (with the Council of Ministers) is the real executive head.
What is meant by 'democracy' as a form of government?
A form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people; 'government of the people, by the people, and for the people'.
What is the difference between a fundamental right and a fundamental duty?
Fundamental Rights are guarantees protected by law and enforceable in court; Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) are moral obligations of citizens and are non-enforceable.
What are the two ways a person can acquire Indian citizenship by birth and by naturalisation?
By birth (being born in India under the conditions of the Citizenship Act) and by naturalisation (a foreigner granted citizenship after fulfilling residence requirements).
What is meant by 'secularism' in the Indian context?
The State treats all religions equally and has no official state religion, ensuring freedom of religion for all citizens.
What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice is a preconceived negative attitude or opinion about a group; discrimination is the unfair action or treatment based on that prejudice.
What does GDP (Gross Domestic Product) measure?
The total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period.
What is the difference between inflation and deflation?
Inflation is a general rise in the price level (fall in money's value); deflation is a general fall in the price level (rise in money's value).
What are the three basic economic problems every economy must solve?
What to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.
What is the nature of Social Studies as a subject?
It is an integrated, interdisciplinary subject combining history, geography, civics/political science, and economics to study human society and relationships.
What is the difference between the project method and the lecture method of teaching Social Studies?
The project method is a learner-centred, activity-based approach where students learn by doing real tasks; the lecture method is a teacher-centred approach focused on verbal exposition.
Why is the inductive method effective in teaching Social Studies concepts?
It moves from specific examples to a general rule/principle, allowing students to discover concepts themselves, promoting understanding over rote learning.
What is the difference between formative and summative evaluation in Social Studies?
Formative evaluation is ongoing assessment during instruction to monitor and improve learning; summative evaluation is conducted at the end to judge overall achievement (e.g., final exam).
What this deck covers
The Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy deck follows the Super TET / State TET Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy syllabus — 4 chapters and 13 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.5 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 134 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy flashcards FAQ
How many Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy flashcards are in this Super TET / State TET deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Super TET / State TET flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy cards cover?
They follow the Super TET / State TET Social Studies (Samajik Adhyayan) and Its Pedagogy syllabus — 4 chapters and 13 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.