Monthly Test - 2

Date: 23/05/2023 Time: 1 hour

Subject: SST (Class-8) Total Marks: 40

Note: All the 4 questions in this question paper are mandatory to attempt.

1. Write short notes on the following: [12marks]

(a) The _________________ resources need a detailed survey for estimating their quantity and quality.
(b) Sustainable and optimum utilization of Resources is __________________
(c) The book Unhappy Indian was written by __________________
(d) The Revolt of 1857 was ruthlessly suppressed by _________________
(e) The Carnatic wars were a series of battles fought between the _______and _______.
(f) The British India introduced the policy of ___________ and ______________.
(g) Prohibition of employment of children is applicable for children below the age of ____________
years
(h) The constitution provides a set of rules _______ and ______acceptable to almost all.
(i) India is known as ___________ of states.

2. Match the following: [8marks]

Group A Group B
(a) Simon Commission Report (i) 1929
(b) First Carnatic War (ii) 2022
(c) Cultural and Educational Rights (iii) 1858
(d) Right to Property (iv) 1746
(e) Vasco-da-Gama (v) 1978
(f) Transfer of power to British India (vi) 1947
(g) Minto-Morley Reform (vii)1909
(h) Partition of India (viii)1498

3. Answer the following questions: [1mark X 10 =10marks]

(a) Who wrote “My experiments with Truth”?
(b) Who was the Nawab of Carnatic?
(c) What is a Multipurpose Project?
(d) Define Conservation.
(e) Where is Fort William located?
(f) Which Mughal emperor died in 1707?
(g) What is a secular state?
(h) Name the fundamental right which abolished title?
(i) Which Right was removed from the fundamental right itself?
(j) Which factor is responsible for quick formation of soil in Rajasthan?

4. Answer the following questions: [2marks X 5 =10marks]

(a) Explain hydrological cycle with the help of a diagram.
(b) Explain any two major source of information about modern Indian History.
(c) Describe any two features of our Constitution.
(d) “Utility and value of Resource vary from time to time and place to place.” Give any three examples
to support the statement.
(e) How do letters, writings and speeches provide information? Give examples.

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