Class 8th Work Book
Class 8th Work Book
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WORKSHEET 18
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WORKSHEET 19
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WORKSHEET 21
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WORKSHEET 22
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WORKSHEET 23
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CH- 03 AGRICULTURE
WORKSHEET 24
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CH- 04 INDUSTRIES
WORKSHEET 25
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WORKSHEET 28-29
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CH- 04 JUDICIARY
WORKSHEET 33
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UNIT- 01 HISTORY
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LESSON-01 HOW ,WHERE AND WHEN
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………………….. ROLL NO………………..
1. Who were the primary rulers of rural areas during the colonial period?
a) Zamindars. b) Taluqdars c) Village headmen. d) British officials
2. What was the main role of the Patwari?
a) Tax collector b) Village administrator c) Record keeper. d) All of the above
3. Who were the Intermediaries appointed by British officials for collecting taxes
A. Zanindars. B. Taluqdars C. Patwaries D .Village head man
4.What was the main feature of the MAHALWARI system introduced by the Britishers
A. Direct revenue collection from peasants’
B. In direct revenue collection from Through Intermediaries boundaries
C revenue collection based on individual land holdings
D.revenue collection based on Village boundaries.
5 How did the British East India revenue policy affect Rural peasants.
A They led to increased prosperity
B) They resulted in reduced taxation
C) They caused widespread indebtedness
D) They promote Agricultural growth
2.Fill in the Blanks* 3
1. The British introduced the system of _______________________ to collect revenue from
rural areas. (Mahalwari Ryotwari)
2. The _______________________ was responsible for maintaining law and order in rural areas(land lords,
Patwari)
3.The Zamindars were-------------------of the British East India company (Intermediaries,ruler)
3.True or False* 5
1. The British abolished the Zamindari system. (True/False)
2. The Patwari was responsible for collecting taxes. (True/False)
3.The British East India company introduced the zamindari system to collect revenue directly fro m
peasants.
4.The permanent settlement Of 1793 led to the abolition of the zamindari system
5.The zamindaries were the primary beneficiaries of the British Agriculture policies
4. Short Answer Type Questions- 4
a) Why did the British want to grow the ‘indigo plant’ in India?
b) What were the benefits reaped by the East India company as the Diwan of Bengal?
5.Long Answer Type Question- 3
Explain Mahalwari system.
REMARKS- TEACHER’S SIGN
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CH-04 TRIBAL DIKUS AND THE VISION OF GOLDEN AGE
NAME OF STUDENTS…………………………. ROLL NO………………….
Direction: For question 4 and 5 given below. In each question given below, there are two statements
marked as Assertion (A) and reason (R). Mark as per the codes provided below.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
4. Assertion (A): The British tried their best to win back the loyalty of the people.
Reason(R): They announced rewards for loyal landlords, they would be allowed to continue to enjoy
traditional rights over their lands.
5. Assertion (A): The British could not carry on ruling the land with the same policies after repressing the
revolt of 1857.
Reason(R): Soldiers were recruited from Gorkhas, Sikhs and Pathans.
True or false 5
1.The Rebellion of 1857 was a successful movement that led to the overthrow of British rule in India. ( )
2. The Enfield rifle was introduced by the British East India Company in 1857. ( )
3. The Rebellion was limited to the northern parts of India only. ( )
4. On 8 April 1857, a young soldier was Mangal Pandey was hanged to death for attending his officers in
Barrackpore . ( )
5. Rani Lakshmibai was defeated and killed in April 1857. ( )
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2.Analyze the role of the Indian princes and zamindars in the Rebellion. (5)
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3. Describe the events leading to the outbreak of the Rebellion in Meerut. (5)
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Map Skills 5
1. Locate the following places on a map of India: Meerut, Delhi, Jhansi, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
2. Identify the regions that were most affected by the Rebellion During 1857.
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2.Analyze the reasons behind the introduction of Western education in India. (5)
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3.Describe the contributions of Indian reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra
Vidyasagar in promoting education. (5)
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1. The British government introduced the _______________________ Act in 1835 to promote Western
education in India.
2. Lord Macaulay believed that Western education would create a class of Indians who were
_______________________ to British interests.
True or False
1. The British education system aimed to promote Indian languages and culture. ( )
2. Lord Macaulay was a strong supporter of vernacular education. ( )
3. The Western education system introduced in India was based on the British education system. ( )
Map Skills
1. Locate the following places on a map of India: Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, and Delhi.
2. Identify the regions where Western education was first introduced in India.
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CH – 07 WOMEN CASTE AND REFORM
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CH – 08 THE MAKING OF NATIONAL MOVEMENT 1870 TO 1947
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CH-04 INDUSTRIES
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………….. ROLL NO………………..
TIME: 30min MAX MARK: 20
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark each)
1. Food processing is an example of which type of industry?
(A) marine (B) agro (C) mineral (D) forest
2.Industry owned by one individual is known as
(A) Private sector industry (B) Joint sector industry
(C) Co-operative industry (D) Public sector industry
3.The example of a co-operative industry is
(A) Steel Authority of India Ltd (B) Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd
(C) Sudha Dairy (D) Maruti Udyog Limited
4.Sakchi was the old name of
(A) Jamshedpur (B) Salem (C) Bhadravati (D) Belgavi
5. ................ is known as the ‘Manchestor of Japan.’
(A) Tokyo (B) Hiroshima (C) Osaka (D) Aichi
6. Assertion (A)- After Independence, the government took the initiative and set up several iron and steel
plants.
Reason (R )- Sakchi was only 32 km away from Kalimati station on the Bengal-Nagpur railway line, also
provided a large market.
(i) A is correct but R is wrong
(ii) A is wrong but R is correct
(iii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.6
(iv) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Part B. Very Short Answer Type Question. (1 Mark each)
1.What is the output of the iron and steel industry.
2.Which Indian city is known as “The Manchester of India”?
3.Name any two natural fibres.
Part C. Short Answer Type Question. (2 Marks each)
1. Define the term ‘industry’.
2. Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of the modern industry and why?
3. Why did the cotton textile industry rapidly expand in Mumbai?
Part D. Long Answer Type Question. ( 5 Marks)
1. Explain classification of industry on the basis of raw material.
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Short Answer Questions: 3
13.Explain how natural disasters can influence population distribution.
15.Analyse the above given pictures and evaluate the condition of highest population growth in-
A. Yellow Picture
B. Pink Picture
C. Sky blue Picture
D. None of the above
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True/ False Questions: 5
1.The Indian Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1947. True/ False
2. The Indian Constitution provides for a federal system of government. True/ False
3. Fundamental Rights are mentioned in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. True/ False
4. The Indian Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of Parliament. True/ False
5.The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression. True/ False
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True/ False Questions
1. In a secular state, the government supports one particular religion. - True/ False 1
2. In a secular state, religious laws can replace civil laws. - True/ False 1
3. Secularism allows the government to make laws that favour one religion over others. - True/ False 1
4.A secular government can fund religious schools. - True/ False 1
5.In a secular state, only certain religions are allowed to be practiced. - True/ False 1
b)The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the ……………………………………… in the Lok Sbha.
c)All the representatives in the Parliament together control and guide the …………………………..
a) What is Parliament?
b) What does the Parliament of India consist of?
c) Why are laws required?
Write about PIL and its role in ensuring access to justice for all.
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CH -05 UNDERSTANDING MARGINALISATION
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………………….. ROLL NO………………..
TIME: 35min MAX MARK: 25
Q1. What factors make certain groups feels marginalized: 1
A) Social and cultural B) Economic C) Political D) All of these
Q2. _____ is home to more than 60 tribal groups. 1
A) Rajasthan B) Haryana C) Maharashtra D) Odisha
Q3. Who are Adivasis? 1
A) Original Habitants B) Tribals C) Both a and b D) Other than given option
Q4. In social environment, Marginalisation is due to :- 1
A) Different Language B) Different Religion C) Minority D) All of these
Q5.Assertion(A):Adivasis are invariably portrayed in very stereotypical ways.
Reason (R): This often wrongly leads to people believing that they are exotic, primitive and backward. 1
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
D) Important mining and industrial services 4) Examined social, economic and educational
status of Muslims community in India.
Q7. Which of these communities have the most and the least access to basic amenities? Discuss 1
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Short answer type questions-
Q 8. In your own city or village, who would you think are the marginalized groups? Discuss. 2
Q9. Would you agree with the statement that economic marginalization and social marginalization are
interlinked. Why? 2
Long Answer Type Questions:
Q10. Forests play a crucial role in the development of all empires and settled civilizations in India. How?
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Q11. How can we tackle Marginalization? 3
Q12. 25% of Muslim children in the 6-14 year age group have either never been enrolled in school or
have dropped out. This percentage is much higher than that of any other socio-religious community. Do
you think special measures are required to address this situation? 4
Q13. List five products and it’s usage that we use at home that comes from the forest. 4
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CH -06 CONFRONTING MARGINALISATION
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………………….. ROLL NO………………..
TIME: 35min MAX MARK: 25
Q1) Which article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability? 1
A) Article 15. B) Article 16. C)Article 17. D)Article 25
Q2) How does government ensure to end the inequity in the country? 1
A) Through laws B) Through reservations C) Both A and B D) None of them
Q3) The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was framed in 1
A) 1993. B)2000. C) 1996. D) 1989
Q4) Assertion (A) : No one can be discriminated on the basis of caste, religion, sex or gender. 1
Reasons (R): Article 15 states that a person can’t be discriminated on the basis of caste, religion, sex or gender.
a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
d) d) Both assertion and reason are false
Q5) Assertion (A)Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished. 1
Reason (R)the government provides for free or subsidized hostels for students of Dalit and Adivasi
communities.
a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
d) Both assertion and reason are false.
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8. What are the fundamental rights enshrined in Indian constitution? 2
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CH -07 PUBLIC FACILITY
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………………….. ROLL NO………………..
TIME: 15min MAX MARK: 15
A. What is a public facility? 1
a) A place where people can shop
b) A service provided by the government for the benefit of the public
c) A private business
d) A recreational park
D. See the picture given below and find out which type of problem is facing by people under desired public
facilities? 1
a) Shortage of Schools
b) Shortage of Hospitals
c) Shortage of water
d)Shortage of electricity
Reason-Assertion Questions 3
Assertion (A): Public facilities are essential for the well-being of the community.
Reason (R): Public facilities ensure that everyone has access to basic services regardless of their income.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Assertion (A): Public parks are used for recreation and leisure activities.
Reason (R): They are maintained by local governments and are free to use.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Assertion (A): Chennai experiences water scarcity during the summer months.
Reason (R): The city's water supply relies heavily on seasonal rainfall.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
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CH -07 CONFRONTING MARGINALISATION
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………………….. ROLL NO………………..
TIME: 40min MAX MARK: 25
3.2. Assertion: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is considered one of the worst industrial disasters in history.
Reason: The disaster resulted in a significant number of deaths and long-term health impacts.
a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.
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CH -07 LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
NAME OF STUDENTS……………………………….. ROLL NO………………..
TIME: 40min MAX MARK: 25
1. Discuss the challenges and limitations faced by workers and employers in the context of minimum wage
laws in India. How can these challenges be addressed?
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Minimum Wages Act in ensuring fair wages for all workers. What
improvements could be made to better protect workers' rights?
3. Discuss the long- term environmental and health effects of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy on the affected area
and its residents.
4. Analyse the role of corporate responsibility and government regulation in preventing industrial disasters,
using the Bhopal Gas Tragedy as a case study.
5. Analyse the role of labour laws in ensuring workers' rights and improving working conditions in India.
What are some key challenges in enforcing these laws, and how can they be addressed?