Unit - II

Class – VIII

A. Choose the correct answer: 1X6=6

1. Name the organization founded by Jyotiba Phule – a. Satya Samj, b. Satya Society, c. Satya sadhak, d. Satya
Community.
2. Leading producer of coffee – a. Russia, b. Brazil, c. USA, d. India.
3. When was the English system of education introduced in India? – a. 1833, b. 1813, c. 1835, d. 1817.
4. Which social reformers original name was Narendranath – a. Dayananda Saraswati, b. Swami Vivekananda,
c. Vidyasagar, d. G. K Gokhale.
5. Which of the following is a footloose industry? – a. Nylon, b. Jule, c. watch, d. cotton.
6. Which of these is not an organ of the government? – a. Legislative, b. Judiciary, c. Constitution, d. Executive.

B. Very short type answer: 1X6=6

1. Who was the founder of Bahiskrit Hitakarini sabha?
2. What is mixed farming?
3. When was wood dispatch introduced?
4. What was the custom of Sati?
5. Give two examples of Tertiary activities.

C. Fill in the blanks: 1X7=7

1. E.V Ramaswamy was born in ______________.
2. __________________ started Viswa Bharti University.
3. The ________________ committee met at Shionla in June 1928.
4. _______________ is called golden fibre.
5. Seven states of eastern India having common High Court. The common highcourt is situated in
___________.
6. FIR stands for _________________.
7. The chief justice and other judges of the High Court hold their office till they attain the age of ___________
years.

D. Answer the following questions: 3 X 7 = 21

1. What was Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution in eradicating intouchability?
2. Name the specialized activities involved in commercial farming?
3. Write a short note on Aligarh Movement.
4. Name the prominent leaders of the women’s reform movement in Bengal and Maharashtra.
5. Which industries are known as ancillary industries? Give examples.
6. What do you know about - a. PIL, b. Lok Adalat.
7. What can we do in case police refuse to file an FIR?