Class 8 Revision Test Paper for PA-2(2023)

1. “Vivek Vardhini” means:

a) courage improver
b) Knowledge improver
c) mind improver
d) character improver

2. In the following question two statements are given- one labelled

Assertion(A) and the other labelled Reason(R). Select the correct answers to
this question from the choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below: (1)
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Assertion: The Parliament can abolish laws passed by the Judiciary if it feels they
violate the provisions of the Constitution.
Reason: The Judiciary has the power to interpret the Constitution.
3. Rewrite the sentence correctly:
The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Prime Minister.

4. a) Identify the picture.

b) Name his first Telegu novel.
5. Jyotiba founded the “Satyashodhak Samaj”. Give reason.
6. What do you understand by “Advisory jurisdiction” of the Supreme Court?
7. Who has the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
Read the following extract and answer the following questions:
Some of the social reformers were moved by the plight of the lower castes. Raja
Rammohun Roy and the Prarthana Samaj worked hard to promote caste
equality. In Bombay, an organisation called the Paramhans Mandali called for
the abolition of caste system. Many of these reformers belonged to the upper
castes and often showed their opposition to the caste system by breaking caste
rules on sharing food and interacting with people from lower castes. In addition
to these groups, many Christian missionaries set up schools for children of
tribals and people belonging to lower castes all over the country to help raise
their status

In the second half of the 19th century many people from lower castes also
began to launch movements against discrimination based on caste. They worked
hard to fight for equality and justice for their communities. Let's take a look at
some important social reformers who were against the splitting of Indian society
along caste lines.

8. Name an organization that call for the abolition of caste system.

9. How did many social reformers, who belonged to upper castes, express
their opposition to the caste system?
10. In the second half of the 19th century, what were some of the key initiatives
and movements launched by individuals from lower castes ?