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Periodic Test–1 ( 2020-21)
Class- VIII Subject– Social Science
M.M:– 20 Time:– 30 Min
* Required
2. Roll Number *
3. Class-Section *
VIII A
VIII B
General instructions:–
Attempt all the questions
# Section A consist of MCQ
# Section B consist short type answers
Section A
Questions 1 to 10 are MCQ
4. 1. The East India company was a ............... trading company.
French
British
Portuguese
Spanish
Magazines
Archaeological finds
Reference books
6. 3. The European traders came to India because they wanted to trade in...........
Gold
Bronze sculpture
Spices
None of these
7. 4. The policy of controlling the government of a less powerful country by a more
powerful one is known as..........
Capitalism
Socialism
Humanism
Imperialism
Iron Ore
Wind
Grass
Land
Atmosphere
Intelligence
Environment
Windmill
10. 7. A ........... is a man–made resource.
Waterfall
River
Delta
Dam
200
300
600
250
Socialism
Secularism
Federalism
Liberty
13. 10. Fundamental rights are ............. in nature.
Non– enforceable
Enforceable
Amendable
Optional
Section B
Questions 11 to 20 are short type answers
20. 17. List the items of trade that India exported to other countries.
21. 18. Name two archaeological sources to study the colonial period in India.
22. 19. Who was the British ambassador to meet the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan?
23. 20. Write the name of separation of powers ( Organs of the government ).