CLASS 8 (2024- 25)

TERM 2 REVISION
THE NEED FOR THE PARLIAMENT
I.OBJECTIVES:

1. Subjects on which laws can be made only by State Legislative Assemblies are State List.

2. The core of the executive, hold important portfolios like defense, home, finance, foreign
affairs etc., __Cabinet Minister_____________

a) Ministers of state
b) Cabinet Ministers
c) Deputy Ministers
d) Home Ministers

3. Political parties other than the ruling party in the Parliament are called the
opposition parties.
4. Consider the following statements given below and identify the correct one from the
following:
Options:
a. Statement I and statement II are correct.
b. Statement I is correct, and statement II is incorrect.
c. Statement I is incorrect, and statement II is correct.
d. Statement I and statement II are incorrect.
Statement I: He / she is the Ceremonial Head of the State, represents India at international
forums and Supreme Commander of Armed Forces.

Statement II: To form a government, the party should have at least half, that is, 272 members or
more.
II.ANSWER THE FLLOWING:

1.Discuss how the Parliament make laws?

a) As per the Constitution, the centre can make laws on 97 subjects given in the union list
such as railways, banking and currency, telephone, foreign affairs, etc., as well as on the
residuary subjects not found in any other bill.
b) It also has the authority to amend the Constitution, but in matters affecting the state, it has
to be endorsed by the state too.
 c) In case of national emergency or in case of breakdown of state machinery or if the matter
is of national importance, the Parliament can make laws on the subjects given in the state
list.
d) The Parliament can also formulate laws on the 47 subjects given in the concurrent list
such as electricity, marriage and medical issues.

2. When is a Coalition government formed?

a) Once the election results are out, the party that wins a majority of seats is invited by the
President to form a government. To form a government, the party should have at least
half, that is, 272 members or more.
b) If no party gets a clear majority, then two or more political parties with similar objective
can come together to form a coalition government. Political parties other than the ruling
party in the Parliament are called the opposition parties.
3. Explain the role of executive in Parliament.
a) The executive is responsible for implementing the laws made by the Parliament.
One of the most important functions of the Lok Sabha is the selection of the
executive.
b) The ruling party chooses a Prime Minister, who is the real Head of the State. He
or she appoints ministers, coordinates the work of various departments, and advises
the President on important matters.
 CLASS 8 (2024-25)
TERM 2 – REVISION
CH 13 INDIA AFTER INDEPENDENCE
I.OBJECTIVES:
1. In his final speech to the Constituent Assembly, Dr. BR Ambedkar pointed out that
political democracy has to be accompanied by __economic___________and__social
democracy.

2. During the cold war, India’s then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru developed the
policy of ____________
Options:

a) Non- alignment
b) Power blocs
c) Arms race
d) Mixed economy

3. Which one out of the following subjects does both the center and the state have joint
responsibility?

a) Railways
b) Education
c) Health
d) Forests

4. Who termed the term Temples of modern India?

Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru

5. The constitution provided three lists of subjects, name them.

Ans: Union list State list and Concurrent list
6. Match the following Column I with Column II:

Column I Column II
A. 26th January 1950 1. Literary work by Bhisham Sahni
B. Rehabilitation Ministry 2. Adoption of the Constitution
C. Tamas 3. Division into states and union
territories.
D. State Reorganization Commission 4. Establish relief camps.
Options:

a. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

b. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
c. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
d. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

7. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer:

Statement I: The Constitution of India Grants all Indians equality before the law.

Statement II: India had almost 500 princely states, each ruled by Maharaja or Nawab.

Options:

a. Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect

b. Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct
c. Both (I) & (II) are incorrect
d. Both (I) & (II) are correct

8. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements
and select the correct option.

i) Assertion (A): Our Constitution offered special privileges for the poorest and most
disadvantaged Indians.

Reason (R): The Constitution guaranted equality before the law for all citizens.
Options:

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explaination of A.

b. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explaination A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

II. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. What kind of initiatives did the government take after independence to develop our
economy? (3)
a. India adopted mixed economy. In this type of economic sector there are both
government and private enterprises working in agricultural, industrial and service
sectors.
b. Government controlled most of the heavy as well as basic industries. The
government took initiative to set up heavy industries and build dams. These dams
were rightly called the ‘temples of modern India’.
c. The public sector developed infrastructure and mobilized resources. The private
sector, however, worked in a limited are.

2. A - What is meant by non-alignment?

(1+3)
When the two major countries in the world were divided into two powerful politics groups.
These were called power blocs led by two superpowers- the USA (Western bloc) and USSR
(Eastern Bloc).India decided not to join any power bloc and adopted independent approach
towards world issues.

2b. What are its main objectives?

a.Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, together with leaders of Yugoslavia, Indonesia, Ghana and Egypt.
Urged other countries not to join any power bloc.

b.India did not associate itself with any power bloc as it was aware of the high price of military
operations.
 c. This policy however, prompted India to adopt an independent approach towards world
issues without being influenced by any power bloc and at the same time, actively promoting
world peace and understanding

Q3. Discuss any two features of the Indian Constitution. (2)

a. A feature of the Constitution was its adoption of universal adult franchise.

All Indians above 18 years of age would be allowed to cast their vote in

state and national elections.

b. A second feature of the Constitution guaranteed equality before the law

to all citizens, irrespective of their caste, religion or gender.

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 CLASS-VIII
EDUCATION AND BRITISH RULE
REVISION
OBJECTIVES
1. The purpose of starting a Sanskrit college in 1792 at Benaras was ––––––––––––––
a. To study Hindi poetry
b. To study and understand vernacular languages.
c. To study Hindu law and philosophy.
d. To study Urdu and PersianCorrect the incorrect statement:

2. Arrange the following in Chronological order

a. The English East India Company sent an educational despatch to India
b. Shantiniketan became a Central University and was named Visva Bharati.
c. The Calcutta Madrasa was set up by Warren Hastings.
d. Governor General William Bentinck passed the English Education Act.
OPTIONS
a. II, I, III, IV
b. III, IV, I, II
c. I, III, IV, II
d. III, II, IV, I

3. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). read the statements and select the correct option.

Assertion (A) : The Guru interacted separately with groups of children with different
levels learning.
Reason(R): Introduction of western system of learning was the only way of civilizing the
people of the east.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true

4. Match the contents of Column 1 with that of Column II

 Column I Column II
A. Pathsalas ,madrasas and 1. William Jones
tols
B. Asiatic Society of Bengal 2. Traditional education system in India
C. Concepts of liberty, 3. Started Serampore Mission
nationalism and socialism
D. William Carey 4. Helped in attaining independence
a. A-3, B- 1,C- 2,D- 4
b. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
c. A-4, B-3,C-1, D-2
d. A-4, B-2, C-3,D-1
5. Rewrite the incorrect statement.
a. Mahatma Gandhi also found several lacunae in the British educational system.
Rabindranath Tagore also found several lacunae in the British educational system
SUBJECTIVES
1. How was the Indian education in pre-British India?
a. It was a very traditional system and was carried out through Pathshalas, madrasas
and tols. Sanskrit and Persian were the main mediums of instruction. Grammar, law,
logic, poetry, geometry and astronomy were some of the popular subjects taught in
these institutions.
b. Printed books were not available so teachers taught orally in the local language.
There was no fixed period of study, the guru interacted separately with groups of
children with different levels of learning.
c. There was no fixed time of admission, no curriculums and no fixed fees. Parents
could pay in cash or kind. The session of the school ran according to the local
condition.
2. What were Lord Minto’s views on the education of Indians?
Ans:
a. Governor General Lord Minto had a completely different view regarding the
education on Indians. He emphasized on moral aspect of education.
b. He believed that educated people would follow law and order and this would
lessen crime.
3. Differentiate between Orientalists and Anglicists approach about education.
Orientalists Anglicists
 a) Orientalists have the a) The Anglicists were of the
opinion that in order to opinion that knowledge of
have a better the east was unscientific and
understanding of real full of flaws. Introduction of
India it was essential to western learning was the
study the ancient sacred only way of civilizing the
and legal texts. people and making them
b) They preferred Persian, familiar with the scientific
Hindi and Sanskrit as and technical advancements
the medium of of the west.
instruction. A Sanskrit b) The government opened
college was started at high schools and colleges
Benaras. where English was the
c) Sir William Jones and medium of instruction,
Henry Thomas English text books were
Colebrooke were some produced for schools.
Orientalists c) James Mill was an
Anglicist.

4. Critically analyse the effects of western education introduced by the British.

a. The education for all was not the aim of this new education system. Due to the policy of
the government, the traditional Indian system of education started to decline.
b. Major educational institutions were situated in the big cities. Small cities, towns and
villages were neglected.
c. Education of girls was also neglected. There were very few provisions for them. This
education system was not only rigid but also expensive.
d. Indians who were educated under the British system were groomed in western thoughts
and sciences but were not aware about Bhaskar, Aryabhatta or Panini. The English
education completely sidelined the Indian contributions in literature and sciences.
 CLASS-VIII
INDIAN JUDICIARY
REVISION
OBJECTIVES
1. Which one of the following holds true about the advisory jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court?

a) The Supreme Court decides only Criminal cases

b) The Supreme Court advices the President on Constitutional issues.
c) The President is bound to follow the advice of the Supreme Court.
d) The Court oversees the functioning of lower courts.

2. Correct the incorrect statement:

The board of Revenue is the lowest revenue court, under the control of the District
Court.
Ans: The board of Revenue is the highest revenue court, under the control of the High
Court.
3. Consider the statements regarding the Session Court and choose the correct option:

Statement I: Highest criminal court in the district.

Statement II: hears cases related to money, property, will, marriage etc.
Statement III: hears plea against judgement of lower courts.
Statement IV: hears appeal against judgement of lower courts.
Options:

a. Only I
b. I and IV
c. I, II and III
d. Only III

4. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Read the statements and select the correct option.
Assertion (A): India has a single unified Judicial system.
Reason (R): Supreme Court is the apex court

a. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true

5. Which among the following is incorrectly matched?

 A. Supreme Court Power of Judicial Review
B. High Court Retires at the age of 62
C. District Court Highest Civil court in a district
D. Revenue Courts Nyaya Panchayat

Options
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
6. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer:
Statement I: Panchayat Courts deal with petty criminal and civil cases at the village level.

Statement II: Panchayat Courts are also known as Lok Adalat.

Options:

a. Statement I is correct and II is incorrect

b. Statement I is incorrect and II is correct
c. Both I and II are incorrect
d. Both I and II are correct

7. People’s Union of Civil Liberties, filed a PIL in the Supreme Court for the enforcement of
Right to Food guaranteed under Fundamental Rights in our Constitution.

SUBJECTIVES:

1. Name the two types of cases. State the differences between them.
Ans: Civil and Criminal cases.
CIVIL CASE CRIMINAL CASE

1. Civil cases usually involve conflict 1. Criminal cases involve gross violation of
between people or institutions on issues law that includes theft, murder, fraud,
such as breach of contract, property harassment for dowry, molestation,
dispute, dispute between property owner drunken driving etc.
and tenant, divorce and even minor
accidents.

2. In such cases, the aggrieved party files a 2. In criminal cases, initially a FIR is
case in the court and the decision involves lodged with police, who then probe the
 granting of certain respite to the victorious crime and ultimately a case is filed in the
party. court. If the accused is found to be guilty,
sentence varies from simple fine to death
sentence.

2. The framers of the constitution ensured independence of Judiciary in

different ways. Explain.
Ans:
 The most important provision in the constitution is the separation of
power, that is, legislature and executive cannot interfere in the work of
Judiciary.
 In the appointment of judges, the other organs of the state do not play
any significant role.
 The removal of the judges from their office is a complex process, so
neither the legislature nor the executive can misuse their power and
influence the judicial process.
 Not only are the appointments made for a fixed tenure, but judges also
get handsome remuneration so that financial inducements do not
influence their official decisions.

3. List out the salient features of Supreme Court.

Ans:
 The highest court of the country.
 Headed by the chief justice of India
 Assisted by 30 judges.
 Judges retire at the age of 65, however can be removed by the
Parliament on ground of misuse of power or misconduct.
 Has power of Judicial review.
 CLASS 8 (2024-25)
TERM 2 MAP REVISION

A. State in which Jallianwala Bagh incident took place?

B. Where did ‘Salt Satyagraha’ take place?

C. Name the state where Swadeshi Movement was strongest in action .

D. The city where I.N.C. was formed.

E. The city where extremists joined the moderates.

F. Place where Ghandhiji called off the Non – cooperation movement because of a violent
incident -
G. In 1929, INC passed resolution declaring Poorna Swaraj in this place
 G.LAHORE A. PUNJAB

F.Chauri Chaura

E.Lucknow

C.BENGAL

B.DANDI-

D.BOMBAY