REVISION TEST 1

SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS 8TH

Ch.5 Industries and

Ch. 6 Human Resource

DATE:20th Jan 2023 MARKS:20

SECTION A

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I Tick the correct answer ( × 5= 2
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1. Change of raw materials into products of more value to people is called

a. Resource
b. Manufacturing
c. Population
d. None of these
2. More than 90% of the World’s population lives in about of land surface?
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 75%
3. Which of the following is a private sector industry?
a. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
b. Tata Iron and Steel Industry
c. Steel Authority of India
d. National Thermal Power Corporation
4. The highest density of the population in the world is in
a. Europe
b. South America
c. South Central Asia
d. Africa
 5. Which of the following is not iron industry center?
a. Durgapur
b. Bokaro
c. Jamshedpur
d. Surat

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II Fill in the blanks: ( × 5= 2
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1. The difference between birth rate and death rate is termed as ________
2. _______ is the process by metals are extracted from their ores by heating beyond their
melting point.
3. Population pyramid is also known as _________ pyramid.
4. ___________ is the number of years for which an average person can expect to live.
5. Cooperative sector industries are owned and operated by the producers or suppliers of
___________.

SECTION B

III Answer the following questions: (3 × 5 =

15)

1. Distinguish between agro based industry and mineral based industry.

2. Discuss the role of any two factors influencing the population.
3. “The development of iron and steel industry opened the doors to the rapid industrial
development in India.” Explain.
4. Mention the importance of human resource.
5. Where was the first mechanized mill was established in India? Why? What are the
factors which influence the location of industry?