CLASS-VIII SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE4. Describe the factors that led to the failure of the Revolt of the 1857. HOTS: Justify the statement – Revolt of 1857 was a Military Revolt or

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2018-19

CLASS-VIII

SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE

INDEX

S. No. HISTORY

1. How, When and Where

2. From Trade to Territory

3. Ruling the Countryside

4. Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age ( Subject

Enrichment Activity)

5. When People Rebel 1857 and After

6. Colonialism and the City

7. Weavers, Iron Smelters And Factory Owners

8. Civilising the Native, Educating the Nation

9. Women, Caste and Reform

10. The Changing World of Visual Art( Subject Enrichment

Activity)

11. The Making of National Movement

12. India After Independence

S. No. CIVICS

1. The Indian Constitution

2. Understanding Secularism

3. Why do we need a Parliament

4. Understanding Laws

5. Judiciary

6. Understanding our Criminal Justice System

7. Understanding Marginalisation ( Subject Enrichment

Activity)

8. Confronting Marginalisation

9. Public Facilities

10. Laws and Social Justice

S. No. GEOGRAPHY

1. Resources

2. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife( Subject

Enrichment Activity)

3. Mineral and Power Resources

4. Agriculture

5. Industries

6. Human Resources

SAMPLE PAPERS

1 Sample Paper-1

2 Sample Paper-2

3 Sample Paper-3

One Word Questions:

1. Who discovered the sea route to India?

2. Where was the first Industrial Revolution occurred?

3. In which year did the French Revolution took place?

4. Who was the first Governor -General of India?

5. What is the meaning of the term Colonisation?

Short Answer Type Questions:

1. Why did the practice of surveying become common under British Administration?

2. Differentiate between Primary and Secondary sources of history with the help of examples.

3. What is the importance of various sources of History?

4. What is Periodisation? Why is it useful?

5. Why are dates important in History?

Long Answer Type Questions:

1. Why is British period in India referred as ‘Colonial’?

2. Describe James Mill periodization of Indian history. Why was it unacceptable to the Historians of

Independent India?

3. Why did the British build record rooms in their administrative office?

4. Why do you think colonisation accompanied modernisation? What was its impact on the colonies?

5. What are the short comings of official records?

HOTS:

Industrial Revolution is termed as a Revolution. Why?

Value Based Question

What are your views on the periodization done by James Mill? Should the religion of a ruler be considered so

important?

How, When and Where 1. 9

Quick Quiz

1. Which trading company was the first to establish Trade links with India?

2. When was the Sea Route to India discovered?

3. Who were involved in the Carnatic Wars with the British?

4. When was the Battle of Plassey fought?

5. Name the capital of Tipu Sultan.


1. When and Why was the East India Company formed?

2. Write in brief about the Doctorine of Lapse. Which three Indian States were annexed by it?

3. What led to the Battle of Plassey? What was the result?

4. Give reasons for the companies hostility towards Tipu Sultan.

5. What do you understand by mercantilism? Why did this policy result in wars?


1. Describe the struggle of the East India company with the Nawabs of Bengal.

2. Describe the merits and demerits of the Subsidiary Alliance.

3. What were the consequences of the Battle of Buxar?

4. Describe British territorial expansion under Lord Dalhousie.

5. Explain Anglo – Maratha rivalry.

HOTS:

Why did the European Companies come to India and later involved in the trade rivalry?

The British adopted various means to establish their control over India. Describe any two such

means in detail.

Value Based Questions:

Suppose you were a Ruler of an Indian State during the eighteenth century. What steps would you have taken

to safeguard your state from the ill-trade practices carried out by the British East – India Company?

From Trade to Territory 2. 9

FROM TRADE TO TERRITORY

Mark factory places of following European companies in India- 1705 AD (each two)

English

French

Portuguese

Very Short Answer Type Questions:

1. What was the permanent settlement?

2. Write briefly about the Ryoti System of Indigo Culivation.

3. Why did the peasants of Bengal revolt against the Indigo Planters?

4. Why did the production of food crop began to decline with the introduction of commercial crops?


1. Which new land revenue system was introduced in 1793 and by whom?

2. In which century Punjab was annexed?

3. Which land system was introduced by Thomas Munro?

4. What was the change in the farmer’s condition in Champaran after 1917 and how?


1. Describe at least three merits and demerits of permanent system of land revenue.

2. Explain the reasons behind the Indigo Rebellion.

3. Why is the Munro System considered better than the permanent system of land revenue?

4. Where was the Mahalwari System of land revenue introduced? How was the revenue collected under this

system?

5. What were the effects of the land revenue settlement introduced by the British?

HOTS:

After gaining the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa company adopted different methods of

collecting land revenue. Do you agree with this statement? If yes, explain.

Elaborate on the statement on the statement, “Not a chest of indigo reached England without being

stained with human blood.”


1. Imagine that you are a company’s official appointed as a revenue officer in Bihar. Submit your report to

England regarding the condition of farmers in your province during that time.

Ruling the Countryside 3. 9

Mark the location of following tribal groups in India-

Gujjars

Santhal

Gonds

Munda

Banjara

Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age 4. 9

One Word Questions:

1. Who led the Revolt in Awadh in 1857?

2. Who was the able commander on Nana Saheb’s army?

3. In which state revolt was led by Kunwar Singh?

4. Who was the leader of revolt in central India?

5. Who was declared as the leader of the rebels of 1857 revolt?

Short answer type questions:

1. How did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

2. What were the causes of discontent among the Indian Rulers?

3. Describe in brief the military cause of the revolt.

4. What were the effects of the Revolt of 1857?

5. Name three social reforms introduced by the British that caused social discontent among the Indians.


1. Discuss why the revolt of 1857 can be called a war of independence?

2. How was the policy of Divide and Rule implemented in the Indian Army after the revolt of 1857?

3. Why was Awadh annexed? Why was this looked upon as an act of betrayal?

4. Describe the factors that led to the failure of the Revolt of the 1857.

HOTS:

Justify the statement – Revolt of 1857 was a Military Revolt or the First war of Independence.

Revolt of 1857 was inevitable. Explain with at least four arguments.


Suppose you are a British officer employed in Awadh. During the revolt what could have been your

plan for fighting against the rebels?

On a political map of India, mark following important centres of revolt of 1857.

Delhi

Meerut

When People Rebel 1857 and After 5. 9

Kanpur

Lucknow

Jhansi

One Word Questions:

1. In pre – British India where were towns usually located.

2. Name one town that developed in Delhi after India’s partition.

3. When Delhi was made the capital of British India?

4. Where mostly the migrants of Pakistan settled in India?

5. When was the Grand Durbar in Delhi held by British?

Short answer type questions:

1. Mention some of the Public Facilities present in most Colonial Towns.

2. Explain how the policy of Racial Separation was reflected in the planning of Colonial Towns?

3. What were the main reasons behind the decline of old towns and cities?

4. Compare the design of a typical Haveli with that of a typical Colonial Bungalow?


1. Write about some of the architectural features of the New Delhi.

2. How did India’s Partition result in the growth of new townships in Delhi?

3. Discuss the urban centres set up or developed by British.

HOTS:

Describe the roles of Railways in the development of New Towns and Trading Centres.

Evaluate how Urbanisation pattern in the pre – colonial period was different from the colonial period.

Source Based Questions:

Read the following extract taken from the Text - book and answer the questions that follows:

When the British regained the city, they embarked on a campaign of revenge and plunder the famous poet

Ghalib witnessed the events of the time. This is how he described the Ransacking of Delhi in 1857. When the

angry lions entered the town, they killed the helpless…… and burned houses. Hordes of men and women,

commoners and noble men poured out of Delhi from three gates and took shelter in small communities

and tombs outside the city. To prevent another rebellion the British exiled Bahadur Shah Zafar to Burma and

dismantled his court.

(a) What do you mean by British regained the city?

(b) Why Britishers were in a mood of revenge?

(c) Who were the angry lions?

Colonialism and the City 6. 9

(d) What kind of another rebellion is point out in above stanza?

(e) Why Britishers exiled Bahadur Shah Zafar?


1. The Presidency towns were divided into two areas: Black towns for the Indians and White towns for

the Europeans .Was it right? Give reasons.

Very shortQuestions:

1. When was the Indian Constitution enforced?

2. Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly?

3. Which organ of the Govt. responsible for making laws and regulations?

4. Who started Salt Satyagraha in 1930?

5. How many fundamental rights are mentioned in our constitution?


1. What is constitution?

2. Why was the Indian constitution enforced?

3. Explain the concept of Rule of Law.

4. What do you understand by a federal structure of Govt.?


1. Why do we need a Law? Give reason.

2. Describe any four features of the Indian Constitution.

3. Explain any two social evils prevailing in the society at the time of Independence.

4. There is balance of power among the three organs of Govt. Justify this statement.



The section on fundamental rights has often been referred to as the conscience of the Indian Constitution.

Colonial rule had created a certain suspicion of the state in the minds of the nationalist and they wanted to

ensure that a set of written rights would guard against the misuse of State Power in Independent India.

Fundamental Rights, therefore protect citizens against the arbitrary and absolute exercise of power by the

state. The constitution, thus, guarantees the rights of individuals against the states as well as against other

individuals.

(a) Why the section on fundamental rights called as conscience of the Indian Constitution?

(b) Why Colonial Rule had created a feeling of distrust in the minds of Nationalist.

(c) What way was find out by the constitution makers to protect citizens against any kind of arbitrary power?

(d) What do you mean by arbitrary and absolute exercise of power by the state?

HOTS:

1. Indian Constitution

Indian constitution is Federal in structure. Explain how?

Constitution is a Supreme law. Justify the statement.

Quick Quiz.

1. When was the word Secular added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

2. When was the Untouchability (offence) Act introduced?

3. Which schools cannot promote any one religion?

4. What kind of strategy followed by Indian secularism?

5. How many fundamental duties are mentioned in our constitution?


1. What is Secularism? Explain in brief.

2. Describe the importance of separating religion from the state.

3. What do you know about Right to Freedom?

4. Explain Right to Equality with an example.


1. How did Secularism get translated into the Law?

2. Explain the fundamental duties in the light of Fundamental Rights.

3. Explain Right to Freedom of Religion.

4. Describe the steps taken for the upliftment of the weaker section, i.e., marginalised sections of the

society

HOTS:

Since independence India has sticked to the policy of Secularism. Justify how?

VALUE BASED QUESTION:

Ahmad drew a cartoon of a cow chasing a boy. Rohit got very angry with Ahmad because he

thought Ahmad was making fun of his religious beliefs and he broke of his friendship. Do you think

that Rohit was right?

Understanding Secularism 2. 9

One word Questions:

1. Who is the head of the state?

2. What is the present strength of Lok Sabha?

3. What is the tenure of the members of Rajya Sabha?

4. For how many days Rajya Sabha can delay a money bill?

5. Who acts as a link between the cabinet and the President of India?


1. Briefly describe the role of President of India?

2. What do you meant by the term Collective Responsibility?

3. Describe the role of Prime Minister in brief.

4. How was MWA (Minimum Wages Act) formulated?

5. Observe


1. Describe how a bill becomes a law.

2. Mention some differences between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

3. How does the Parliament keep the ministers accountable?

4. What could be the possible reason behind the adopting of Federal form of Government?



Created after 1947, the Indian Parliament is an expression of the faith that the people of India have in

principles of democracy. These are participation by people in the decision making process and government by

consent. The parliament in or system has immense power because it is the representative of the people.

Election to the Parliament are held in a similar manner as they are for the State Legislature. The Lok Sabha is

usually elected once every Five years. The country is divided into numerous constituencies. Each of these

constituency elects one person to the Parliament. Once elected these candidates become Members of

Parliament.

(a) Why Indian Parliament is based on the faith of people.

(b) Why it is often said that Parliament has immense power.

(c) How the members of Parliament are elected?

(d) What do you understand by the term Constituencies?

HOTS:

Why do we need a Parliament? 3. 9

Lok Sabha reigns supreme over Rajya Sabha. Give reasons to support your answer.


Suppose you are nominated as the member of the Rajya Sabha. What will you do to promote Art,

Literature and Indian Culture.

WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT

On a political map of India, mark the parliamentary constituencies in the election of 2004.


1. What are the different ways adopted by the people to show their anger against repressive laws?

2. Give two recent examples of domestic violence from your surroundings.

3. How Britisher’s Rule of Law is different from that of India.

4. Give a brief account of Sedition Act of 1870.

5. Explain the term -

c (a) Criticise (b) Sedition


1. How do new laws come to be introduced?

2. Explain the discrimination and struggle of Rosa Park, an African American woman.

3. Mention two recently introduced controversial laws.

4. What do you understand by the term Domestic Violence? Explain the term with the context of story

given in your chapter.



It is often believed that it was the British Colonialist who introduced the Rule of Laws in India. Historians have

disputed this claim on several grounds, two of which include: first that colonial law was arbitrary and second

that the Indian Nationalist played a prominent role in the development of the legal sphere in British India.

One example of the arbitrariness that continued to exist as part of British Law is the Sedition Act of 1870. The

idea of Sedition was broadly understood within this act. Any person protesting or criticising the British Govt.

could be arrested without due trial.

(a) Why colonial law was referred as arbitrary by some of the historians?

(b) What did Sedition Act signifies under colonial rule?

(c) Why the role of Indian Nationalist is considered to be important in the legal sphere of Britishers?

(d) Rule of Law was only formal under Britishers. Justify the statement.

HOTS:

The proposal to levy a 0.5% Krishi Kalyan cess was introduced in Parliament in 2016. Was this

proposal a part of money bill/constitutional amendment bill/ordinary bill?


Suppose you are nominated as the member of the Rajya Sabha. What will you do to promote Art,

Literature and Indian Culture.

Understanding Laws 4. 9


1. A government school is which type of resource?

2. Give an example of biotic resource.

3. Name a non – renewable resource which can be recycled.

4. Fertile Soil is an example of what kind of resource.

5. Which is the main problem in using fossil fuel?


1. Explain two types of natural resources.

2. Differentiate between human resource and man – made resource. Give suitable examples.

3. With the help of examples, distinguish between actual and potential resource.

4. What do you understand by Conservation of Resources?

5. Why solar energy is considered to be renewable resource?

6. What is the need to conserve non – renewable resources?

7. How can we conserve non – renewable resources?

8. Why coal is considered as fossil fuel?


1. Distinguish between renewable and non – renewable resource. Give two examples of each. Discuss

whether renewable resource can ever be exhausted.

2. What is Sustainable Development? Why is it required? Mention any three ways in which resource can be

sustained.

Give one reason for each of the following:

1. Resources are unequally distributed.

2. Most resources command a piece.

3. Time and technology are important for changing a substance into a resource.

4. We need to conserve resources.

HOTS:

Imagine you are attending an international conference on Global Warming, representing your school. What

points or issues would you like to discuss?

Resources 1. 9


Whether it is a developed or developing nation, their natural resources are their national wealth. Yet we

continue to cut trees, carry on illegal mining and using non – renewable resources. What values do you think

we all should develop while putting sustainable developmental habits into practice?


1. What is the total percentage of Freshwater on the Earth?

2. Write a factor which mainly affects natural vegetation.

3. Which method is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?

4. Write one important factor responsible for soil formation.

5. How much portion on earth is covered by land?


1. Explain any two reasons of land degradation.

2. Write any three steps that Government has taken to conserve soil.

3. How does the population affect water availability?

4. Suggest three ways to conserve vegetation.

5. Distinguish between Deciduous and Evergreen Forest.

6. Why is conservation of plant and wildlife necessary? Give three reasons.


1. Compare and contrast land and soil resources and state one importance of each.

2. Why is soil conservation necessary? How can it be conserved?

3. How water pollution caused state its affects. Explain the factors affecting natural vegetation.

4. Why is there great scarcity of Fresh water created today?


1. Water in oceans is salty.

2. There is uneven distribution of water on earth.

3. Washing of clothes on river banks causes pollution.

4. Rainwater harvesting is essential.

HOTS:

If you had to travel from village to village to make the people aware of the water conservation. What

would you teach them?


1. Imagine you are a Zamindar of your District. Your farmers are unable to maintain the quality

of the land. Advise them with your knowledge to protect the land from getting degraded.

Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 2. 9

On a physical map of India, show the places where following types of soils are found-

Alluvial Soil

Black Soil

Red and Yellow Soil

Laterite Soil

Arid Soil


1. Name a country which is leading producer of silver.

2. Name a conventional source of energy.

3. Which carbon content has highest percentage in coal?

4. Which country is the leading producer of iron ore in the world?

5. Which project proved to be beneficial for the state of Tamil Nadu?


1. Name and explain the three greats of coal.

2. How is Mica useful? Mention where it is found in India.

3. What are metallic and non – metallic minerals?

4. Differentiate between conventional and non - conventional sources of energy.

5. Mention three uses of coal.


1. There are various ways in which you can save energy at home. State any five ways.

2. Give an account of the mineral wealth in North America.

3. Why are petroleum and Natural Gas popular sources of energy? Mention some of their other uses.

4. Write a note on the conservation of mineral and power resources.

5. How is electricity generated from nuclear energy? Explain the dangers involved.

HOTS:

1. World Distribution of mineral like all resources are highly uneven. Give three reasons from your

surroundings.



The increasing use of fossil fuel is leading to its shortage. It is estimated that if the present rate of

consumption continuous the reserves of these fuel will get exhausted. Moreover, their use also causes

environmental pollution. Therefore, there is need for using non – conventional sources such as solar energy,

wind energy and tidal energy which are renewable.

(a) What resulted in the shortage of fossil fuel?

(b) What kind of problems are faced by human beings, while using Petroleum and Coal.

Mineral and Power Resources 3. 9

(c) Why Solar and Wind Energy are considered as renewable?

(d) What is common in Coal and Petroleum?


1. Suppose you are living in a world where no fossil fuel is available. What method you will use to derive energy to

run your machines?

2. On a political map of India, mark the location of following minerals following (two of each):

Bauxite

Manganese

Mica


1. Leading producer of coffee.

2. An example of plantation crop.

3. Meaning of the term – Golden Fibre.

4. Kind of agriculture related with the growing of fruits and vegetables.

5. Agriculture widely practised in South East Asia.


1. Distinguish between subsistence agriculture and commercial agriculture.

2. Explain three factors that influence crop cultivation.

3. What is shifting cultivation? What are its features?

4. Discuss the farm in India and USA with respect to their size, inputs used and output.

5. What are the geographic conditions for the growth of wheat?


1. Compare the conditions required for growing rice and maize.

2. What do you know about plantation agriculture.

3. Name the fibre crop and the climatic conditions required for their growth.

4. Name the two beverage crops. Describe the geographical condition for growth of any one of them.

(a) Why Australia has largest agricultural area.

(b) Which country is at the eighth place according to the above chart.

(c) Farmers of which country are more prosperous in spite of less agricultural land.

(d) Find out in percentage, the cultivable land in India.

HOTS:

1. Distinguish between the farms in India and the USA. Which one is better and why?


Here is a different approach to break the cycle of poverty. Two generation programme focus on improving education

for children and job opportunities for parents. This unique two generation project started in the 1970 in USA. What

values Indians can learn from this and do you think this can work in our country?

On a political map of India, mark the following:

Agriculture 4. 9

A major wheat producing state

A major rice producing state

A minor rice producing state

Largest producer of jowar


1. What do you know about the term De – industrialization?

2. Why the textile business in India declined in early 19th century?

3. What was the method followed to prepare Wootz Steel?

4. What was the condition of Indian Textile in European Market?


1. Describe the reasons behind the decline of Indian Handicraft Industry?

2. Write the stages of production of cloth making.

3. India is the first country to weave cotton. Explain.

4. How Iron and Steel factories come up in India?



By the early eighteenth century, worried by the popularity of Indian Textiles, wool and silk makers in England began

protesting against the import of Indian Cotton Textiles. In 1720, the British government enacted a legislation banning

the use of printed cotton textiles – chintz – in England. Interestingly, this act was known as the Calico Act.

At this time textile industries had just begun to develop in England. Unable to compete with Indian Textiles, English

producers wanted a secure market within the country by preventing the entry of Indian Textiles.

(a) What do you understand by the term – chintz?

(b) Why were the weavers of England worried?

(c) Why the new introduced act was named as Calico Act?

(d) Why British govt. banned the export of Indian cotton textile in England?

HOTS:

1. Why do you think that British did not set up any industry in India while they established railways so early?

2. Why were cotton mills set up in the western parts of India like Sholapur and Bombay?

Value Based:

1. Why do you think that the Government should promote machine made goods or hand made goods? Give

reasons for your answer?

Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners 7 9

VERY SHORT QUESTIONS:

n 1. When was English introduced as a medium of instruction in India?

B 2. Who started the Vishwa Bharti University?

B 3. During whose tenure do the universities come under the control of the Government?

S D 4. Where did William Jones arrived in India in

the year 1783?

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

s 1. How and when did modern education begin in India?

S 2. Describe the different ideas of Gandhiji and Rabindara Nath Tagore on the Western education?

S 3. Write any three impacts of Western language and learning on the Indian society?

4. Who were the Anglicists and the Orientalists?

D 5. Describe the contributions of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in the Aligarh Movement.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

1. Recommendations of Wood’s Despatch Committee became the basis of Modern education. Justify how? S

2. Explain the role of Swadeshi Movement in the development of modern education. S

a

3. Compare and contrast the moderns and the traditional methods of our education system.

S 4. Read the following timeline carefully and answer the question:

5.What was the system of education in India before the advent of British?

HOTS:

1. Whom would you support- The ANGILICISTS or the ORIENTALISTS? Why?

Value Based:

1. During the 18th century the Christian Missionaries give basic education to the Indian Masses. Their aim was to

convert Indians to Christianity. Do You think It is right to force people to change their religion.

8 Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

Quick Quiz:

1. The organisation founded by Jyotirao Phule.

2. Why were Brahmans claim that they were superior?

3. Person who gave the slogan, One caste, One religion, One God for all men.

4. Who was the founder of Brahmo Sabha?

5. Who was known as the Father of Modern India?

6. What were the various evils that crept in to the Indian Society?


1. Write an account of the social reforms of Arya Samaj?

2. Who was Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Describe the part played by him in reforming the position of women in

society.

3. Name the prominent leaders of the women’s reform movement in Bengal and Maharashtra.


1. What was the contribution of women reformers in eradicating social evils?

2. What were the efforts made by women social reformers to reform the position of women in

Maharashtra?

3. Critically evaluate the impact of reform movement?

4. What part was played by Prarthana Samaj to eradicate social evils from the society?

HOTS:

1. Do you think reservation of seats for the lower caste is fair? Give reasons for your answer.


Imagine you are a social reformer of the eighteenth century. What social reforms would you prefer to bring in to

uplift the status of women.

Women, Caste and Reform 9. 9

Colonial Art

Portrait Painting

Historical Paintings

Picturesque Painting

Bengal School of Art

10. The Changing World of Visual Arts

Very Short Questions:

1. When was Madras Mahajan Sabha founded?

2. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

3. Who partitioned Bengal?

4. When was Home Rule League formed?

5. Which revolt is referred to as the first war of India’s Independence?


1. Who was A.O. Hume? What was his contribution in the Indian National Movement?

2. Explain “Swadeshi” and “Boycott” movements?

3. When was Bengal partitioned? What were the people reaction towards it?

4. Why did the behaviour of the British change towards Indian National Congress?

Puzzle:

Solve the puzzle with the help of given clues:

Group of leaders who believed in petitions to the British and fulfil their demands.

Made in one’s own country.

It means ‘Self Rule.’

Refusal of British goods.

A British officer associated with the formation of INC.


1. Why was non co-operation movement withdrawn?

2. What do you know about the Swaraj Party? Explain.

3. Why was Simon Commission boycotted?

4. What was the significance of the partition of Bengal?

5. Give an account of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

HOTS:

1. If you had an option to join either the moderates or the extremists, which group would you join and why?

Value Based:

11. The making of the National Movement: 1870s - 1947

1. The Indian Economy was in ruin but the British Government in India spent a huge sum of money on the Delhi

Darbar. Do you think this expenditure was justified?

Mark the following on the outline political map of India.

Place of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Dandi March

Tea Worker Leave Plantation

Quick Quiz:

1. When was the First Five Year Plan implemented?

2. Who was the real architect of Panchsheel?

3. When was Indian Constitution Implemented?

4. What was the no. of princely states when India became free in 1947?

5. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of our Constitution?


1. How did Pakistan come into existence?

2. State three immediate problems faced by India immediately after Independence.

3. Why were Five Year Plans taken for development?

4. Name the neighbouring countries of India and Location with respect to India.


1. What are the objectives of India’s foreign policy?

2. What do you know about NAM?

3. Why did India join SAARC? Give reasons.

4. How did the problems of refugee’s rehabilitation overcome?

HOTS::

‘Integration of princely state was a tough task, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel resolved k

this problem efficiently’. Give your argument in favour or against this statement.



The Congress leaders would now go back on their promise created great disappointment. The Kannada speakers,

Malayalam speakers, the Marathi speakers, had all looked forward to having their own state. The strongest protests,

however, came from the Telugu speaking districts of what was the Madras Presidency. When Nehru went to campaign

there during the general election of 1952, he was met with black flags and slogans demanding We want Andhra. In

October of that year, a veteran Gandhian named Potti Shriramulu went on hunger strike demanding the formation of

Andhra State.

(a) Which promise was not completed by the Congress leaders?

12. India After Independence

(b) Why people were demanding division on linguistic basis, after the independence?

(c) Why Nehru was welcomed with BLACK FLAGS in Madras during 1952?

(d) Which demand was raised by Potti Sriramulu?

(e) Why Nehru was not willing to make a division of the country on linguistic basis?

Value Based:

1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar wanted economic and social equality. What are your views on this?

On the Map of Asia, locate the neighbouring countries of India.


1. Who settles the dispute between Central and State Government?

2. When was Bombay High Court established?

3. How many eastern states have a common High Court at Guwahati?

4. At present how many judges are there in the Supreme Court?

5. Who deal with the right and obligations of people?


1. Briefly describe the pyramid structure of the Indian Judiciary?

2. How can the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court be removed from their office?

3. Mention the importance of Judiciary in our country?

4. Write down three functions of High Court at State Level.

5. Which two units of the judiciary has appellate jurisdiction?

6. In which court maximum number of cases are dealt?

7. Where is a common court for Northern Eastern states located?


1. Describe the composition and function of the Supreme Court.

2. What provisions make judiciary independent?

3. What are the differences between Civil and Criminal cases?

4. Describe the functions of District Court?

HOTS:

Supreme Court acts as Court of record. Explain, how?

Judiciary 5. 9

Quick Quiz:

1. Name the head of police hierarchy at the district level.

2. Write the full form of F.I.R.?

3. Who helps in the prosecution of the offend to keep the society free from crime?

4. Which article of Indian Constitution give every person fundamental right of defending lawyer?

5. Which article mention the Right to Life of every citizen?


1. What are the important functions performed by the police?

2. Write the guidelines followed by the police while arresting an accuse .

3. What is an FIR?

4. What can we do in case police refuses to file an FIR?

5. Who is a public prosecutor?


1. Mention any four rights of an arrested person.

2. What instructions has the Supreme Court issued about the filing of FIRs?

3. Write about the functions of four key players in the trial of criminal cases.

4. What does a charge sheet contain? When is such a document prepared and what is done with it?



The judge is like an umpire in the game and conducts the trial impartially and in an open court. The judge

hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the prosecution and a defence. The judge

decides whether the accused person is guilty or innocent on the basis of the evidence presented and in

accordance with the law. If the accused is convicted then the judge pronounces the sentence. He may send

the person to jail or impose a fine or both, depending on what the law prescribes.

(a) Why judge is called as umpire in Indian Judiciary?

(b) Who present witnesses and other evidences in the court?

(c) What helps judge to give right judgement in the court?

(d) What kind of punishments can be imposed by the judge in the legal sphere of India?

HOTS:

What role do the police play is a crime happens in the society?

A court cannot act on its own. Justify the statement.

Understanding our Criminal Justice System 6. 9


1. In a society, which members are considered marginalised?

2. Name one marginalised group in our society.

3. Name an Indian State that have large population of Adivasis.

4. Name a law that protects the rights of marginalised cast and tribes.

5. Which article of the constitution abolished untouchability?


1. What do you understand by the term Marginalised groups?

2. Write briefly the attempts made for the upliftment of the untouchables.

3. Write briefly about the employment of Manual Scavengers and construction of Dry Latrines Act.

4. What are the main aims of the Safai Karamchari Andolan?


MARGINLISATION

LOW SOCIAL STATUS

LESS INVOLVED IN

DECISION MAKING

POORER, LESS

EDUCATED

LESS ACCESS TO FACILITIES

Understanding Marginalisation 7. 9

Confronting Marginalisation 8. 9

1. Mention some of the provisions of our Constitution that seek to ensure social justice.

2. What are the difficulties faced by Manual Scavengers?

3. What were the views of Kabir about Untouchability?

4. Give a brief account of C.K. Janu, an Adivasi Activist.



This Act was framed in 1989 in response to demands made by Dalits and others that the government must

take seriously the ill treatment and humiliation Dalits and Tribal Groups face in an everyday sense. While such

treatment had persisted for a long time, it had acquired a violent character in the late 1970s and 1980s.

During this period in parts of Southern India a number of assertive Dalit Groups came into being and asserted

their rights – they refused to perform their so called caste duties and insisted on being treated equally.

(a) Which act is pointed out in the above paragraph?

(b) Which was the humiliated group before the impose of this Act.

(c) Which main task was performed by the Dalit groups?

(d) Why Dalits were demanding for the equality?

HOTS:

Untouchability is a social evil and deeply rooted in Indian Society. How it is still prevalent in the society,

although it is constitutionally abolished? Give example to support your answer


1. In which sector more money is spend by central government and why?

2. Is this division of money is appropriate according to you? Justify your statement.

3. Write any two expenditure included in others.


1. What are public facilities? Explain with examples.

2. Do you think that the Government alone provides public facilities? Give an example to support your

answer.

3. Write briefly about the work done by Sulabh International in India.

4. Is the water is available to everyone in Chennai? Give examples to support your answer.

5. How private companies are making profit by selling the water in particular areas?


1. The government should not completely privatise the system of providing any public facilities. Justify this

statement.

2. Where does the government get money for public facilities?

3. Why do you think the govt. must assume the overall responsibility for public facility even when it gets

private companies to do?



The burden of shortfalls in water supply falls mostly on the poor. The middle class, when faced with water

shortages, are able to cope through a variety of private means such as digging borewells, buying water from

tankers and using bottled water for drinking.

Apart from the availability of water, access to safe drinking water is also available to some and this depends

on what one can afford.

(a) Why the burden of shortfalls in water supply falls mostly on poors?

(b) What does it mean Access to safe drinking water depend on Affordability.

(c) How the wealthy section able to arrange safe drinking water?

(d) What can be the fore coming results of digging borewells?

HOTS:

2. Do you think it would help to involve the community in managing water supply in urban areas as is being

done in rural areas?

Public Facilities 9. 9


1. When was the Bhopal Gas Tragedy took place?

2. Name the poisonous gas responsible for the worst tragedy of Bhopal.

3. Which European country was involved in Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

4. Which right is mentioned in Article 21?

5. Write the full form of CNG?


1. Give three reason, why many survivors of the Bhopal Disaster feel that they have not got justice?

2. What is a worker’s worth of life in factories?

3. Even though the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal has stopped production, why is it still dangerous?

4. What is the difference between UC Plant setting in USA and in Bhopal?


1. What shows that the govt. did not apply industrial Laws strictly in case of the Union Carbide Plant in

Bhopal?



Government officials refused to recognise the plant as hazardous and allowed it to come up in a populated

locality. When some municipal officials in Bhopal objected that the installation of an MIC production unit in

1978 was a safety violation, the position of the government was that the state needs the continued

investment of the Bhopal Plant, which provides jobs. It was unthinkable, according to them to ask UC to shift

to cleaner technology or safer procedures.

(a) Why govt. officials refused to recognise UC plant hazardous?

(b) Which particular benefit was referred by State Government for the establishment of UC Plant?

(c) Why foreign companies come to India for the instalment of various industries?

(d) Is the Government responsible for Bhopal Disaster. Justify your answer.

HOTS:

3. We have discussed how public transport vehicles in Delhi switched to CNG after supreme court ruling. This

brought down the level of air pollution. Now, however , the pollution level is rising again because many car

owners prefer to use diesel. Suggest a remedy for this.

Laws and Social Justice 10. 9


1. State the factors that encourage the growth of industries in an area.

2. Give three reasons why Bangalore has emerged as the main centre of India IT industry.

3. Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why?

4. Why cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai?

5. How are the industries classified on the basis of ownership?


1. What are the similarities between Information Technology of Bengaluru and California?

2. By giving examples, describe the functions of a consumer industry.

3. Mention some steps that can be taken to reduce the damages caused by industrial accidents.

4. Give reasons for the development of the iron and steel industry in Pittsburgh.

Source Based:


The development of the iron and steel industry opened the doors to rapid industrial development in India.

Almost all sectors of the Indian industry depend heavily on the iron and steel industry for their basic

infrastructure. The Indian iron and steel industry consists of large integrated plants as well as mini steel mills.

It also includes secondary producers, rolling mills and ancillary industries.

(a) Why iron and steel industry is known as the Backbone of the Industries.

(b) Which was the first iron and steel plant developed in India?

(c) Why Sakchi chosen an appropriate place for the establishment of iron and steel plant?

(d) What kind of initiatives taken by the Government for the promotion of industries?

(e) What do you understand by Integrated Plant?

HOTS:

1. Why is a hot and humid climate ideal for spinning of yarn?


1. “Let’s put our strength and minds together doing our best to promote production sending our goods to

the people of the world.’’ How does this extract from the Matsushita Electric Company illustrate

(a) The discipline of the workforce

(b) The Japanese group ethic

Industries 5. 9

What values can be learnt from these?

On a political map of India, show the following major iron and steel plants:

Bokaro

Durgapur

Jamshedpeur

Bhilai


1. What is migration ? Explain its types.

2. How is human resource important for country?

3. Give three reasons why the plains of India are densely populated.

4. Why has there been a general decline in death rates throughout the world? How has this affected the

world population?


1. Mention the major characteristics of population. How do they reflect a nation’s level of development?

2. What kind of information do we get from a population pyramid? Explain with an example how it helps us?

3. Explain population change and elucidate rate the four stages of population change.


1. Population of the world is rising.

2. Humans regarded as the ultimate resource.

3. We are in the midst of population explosion.

HOTS:

1. Imagine you are attending an international conference on Global Warming, representing your school.

What points or issues would you like to discuss?


1. Literacy and level of education are basic indicators of the level of development achieved by a society. Do

you think this concept proved to be right for a country like India?

On a political map of India, mark the population density in 2001.

Above 1001

401 – 1000

101 – 400

Human Resources 6. 9

0 – 100

SAMPLE PAPER-1

TIME: 3hrs

Marks:80

Section – A

Very Short Answer Type Questions: (1x9)

1. Who founded the reform association known as Brahma Sabha?

2. Define criminal laws.

3. In which year English Education Act was introduced?

4. Which industry is known as Sunrise industry?

5. What step taken by the Supreme court in the early 1980s to increase accessibility to justice?

6. Where Silicon Valley is located?

7. What do you mean by the term Cognizable?

8. Who is responsible for the conduction of trial impartially in the court?

9. Define smelting.

Section – B

Short Answer Type questions: (3x6)

10. Write about the growth of cotton mills in India.

11. What is the role played by the Judge in Criminal Justice System?

12. What are main factors that influence the location of industry?

13. What are the important provisions outlined in the Wood’s Despatch?

14. How did the knowledge of ancient text help the reformers to promote new laws?

15. Why do you think the introduction of Public Interest Litigation is a significant step in ensuring

access to justice

16. What do you mean by FIR?

17. What did the British do to preserve important official documents?

18. What is Constitution? What purposes does it serve?

19. What are natural resources? How are resources classified according to their distribution?

20. What do you understand by Subsidiary Alliance?

21. Describe the changes that occurred in the composition of the company army.

Section - C

Long Answer Type Questions: (5x4)

22. Why did William Jones feel the need to study Indian Philosophy, History and Law?

23. Write the Fundamental Rights. How can you say that the Right to Constitutional Remedies

connect to the ideas of Judicial Review?

24. What are similarities between information Technology Industry in Bangalore and California?

25. What social ideas were promoted by:

(a) Ram Mohan Roy

(b) Periyar

26. What is the problem with the periodization of Indian history that James Mill offers?

27. .List the key features of Indian Constitution and explain Parliament form of government and

separation of power.

28.Map Question: (5x1)

On the Outline of the Political Map of India mark-

a)Two major centers of weaving in the late 18th century.

b) Three major rice producing state in India.

SAMPLE PAPER-2

TIME: 3hrs Marks:80

Section – A

Very Short Answer type Questions: (1x9)

1. What kind of cloth had a large market in Europe?

2. Where the 1st cotton mill was established?

3. According to population, what is India’s rank in the world?

4. Who raised the slogan ‘Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it’?

5. When was the Indian constitution adopted?

6. What do you mean by judicial review?

7. Why did Mr Shinde go to the police station?

8. List two different provisions in the 1989 Act.

9. What are the sources of water in rural areas?

Section –B

Short Answer Type Questions: (3x12)

10. Why should the government bear the responsibility to provide public facilities to everyone?

11. How was environment treated earlier? What has been the change in perception? Discuss.

12. Why did the Indian Iron smelting industry decline in the 19th centuary?

13. Why did Mahatma Gandhi think that English Education had enslaved Indians?

14. What were the main features of English Education Act of 1835?

15. How did Jyotirao , the reformer justify their criticism of caste inequality?

16. Give a brief description of movement that were organised by people from within the lower

caste against caste discrimination.

. OR

What were the efforts of Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai for improving the condition of

women?

17. What economic impact did the 1st world war have on India?

18. Discuss the role of any three factors influencing the population change.

19. Under what circumstances did the new state of Andhra Pradesh come into being?

20. Why cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai?

21. Describe briefly the classification of industries on the basis of raw material used.

Section-c

Long Answer Type Questions: (5x6)

22. What is the threat to vegetation and wildlife? What is the need to conserve them?

OR

Discuss various methods of soil conservation.

23. In what ways did the British change their policies as a result of the rebellion of 1857?

24. Describe the key features of Indian constitution.

25. Why is it important to separate religion from the state? Explain with examples?

26. Differentiate between civil and criminal laws.

27. How the role of a judge can be compared with the umpire in a cricket team?

Map Question: (5x1)

28. On an outline political map of India, mark the following

a) Two regions that produce copper.

b) Presidency centres of the Britishers

SAMPLE PAPER-3

TIME: 3hrs M.M: 80

SECTION –A

Very Short Answer Type Question:- (1x9)

1. Who were the two important Maratha leaders?

2. Who divised the ryotwari system all over the South India?

3. What is horticulture?

4. What is an ore?

5. Which places were the nodal points of the regiment?

6. Define Organic Farming.

7. What are the different ways to criticize the unpopular laws?

8. Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation?

9. Which sources of energy would you suggest for arid regions? .

SECTION-B

Short Answer Type Question :- (3x12)

10. Why did British preserve official documents?

11. What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages?

12. What is meant by de urbanization?

13. Suggest the different ways to conserve the soil.

14. What did the British do to protect the interest of those who converted to Christianity?

15. Explain the system of subsidiary alliance.

16. Distinguish between Conventional and Non-conventional sources of energy.

OR

Differentiate between Metallic and Non-metallic mineral.

17. What is Indian Secularism?

18. Describe the main features of the Permanent Settlement.

19. Write a short note on:-

(a) Resource conservation

(b) Sustainable Development

20. Describe briefly the two main key features of Indian Constitution.

21. State any two reasons why historians refute the claim that the British introduced the Rule of Law?

.

SECTION-C

Long Answer Type Question:- (5x6)

22. What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar support have on rebellion of 1857? .

. OR

In what ways did the British change their policies as a result of revolt of 1857?

23. What is resuource and explain the types of resources?

24. Describe the various ways to prevent religious domination by Indian Constitution.

25. Write short notes on:-

(a) Domestic Violence Act 2005

(b) Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005

26. Compare farming in India and USA.

27. How did partition affect the life in Delhi?

28. MAP QUESTION:- (5x1)

(a) Mark the 2 regions that produce iron

(b) Mark the important centres of the revolt

Documents

CLASS-VIII SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE4. Describe the factors that led to the failure of the Revolt of the 1857. HOTS: Justify the statement – Revolt of 1857 was a Military Revolt or