D.A.V.

PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR 14, GURUGRAM

UNIT TEST – I
CLASS VIII
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME: 1hr :10 mins MM: 30

Q1. Write the technical term for the following process. 1

Watering of land or crops through canals, tube wells or sprinkler
etc._______________________.

Q2. The Indian National Congress was established in the year 1

a) 1857 b)1885 c)1858 d)1890

Q3. Match column I with column II 1

COLUMN I COLUMN II

1.Bal Gangadhar Tilak i. You give me blood and I will

give you freedom

2.Lala Lajpat Rai ii. Freedom is our birth right

3.Subhash Chandra Bose iii. Anandmath

4.Bankim Chandra iv. Unhappy Indian

Chattopadhyay

a) 1- i, 2- ii, 3- iii, 4-iv b) 1- ii, 2- i, 3- iv, 4-iii

c) 1- ii, 2- iv, 3-i, 4-iii d) 1- iv 2- iii, 3-ii, 4-i

Q4. Explain with examples how letters, speeches and writings can be a source 1x3=3
of information about the modern period of Indian history.

Q5. "The quality and quantity of people of a country determine its human 1x3=3
resource". Explain the statement with relevant arguments.

Q6. Why do we need resource planning? Cite any three reasons to support 1x3=3
your answer.

Q7. Mention six factors on which utilization of resources depends. ½ x 6=3

Q8. Classify resources on the basis of development and briefly explain them 1+4=5
with examples.

Q9. What is Conservation? Suggest any four measures to conserve resources. 1+4=5

Q10. Read the source given below, and answer the questions that follow: 1+3+1=5

The ever-changing political scenario heralded the dawn of Modern Period,

especially with the coming of the Europeans to India. During this period,
India was exploited politically, socially, economically and culturally. The
East India Company was established as a trading company. But it took
advantage of the political instability and gradually, took over the control
of a large part of India.

I. Modern period of Indian history began in the ______________.

II. Enumerate any three steps taken by the East India Company to
establish their rule in India?
III. When did the rule of the East India Company come to an end?