Grade 8

History and Civics

Total Marks - 20 marks Total Time - 45 Min
HISTORY

Q1. Complete the following (6 marks):

A. Timeline of Civil Disobedience:

B. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association:

Q2. Answer in detail detail any 1(3 marks):

a) How was the Indian National Army formed?

b) Why did the Indian National Congress withdraw from the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Q4. Read the following paragraph and answer the below question (2 marks)

Along with the Indian National Congress, representatives of various castes and communities,
political parties as well as princely states were invited. The Government put forth the issue of
minorities in the Round Table Conference.

a. Why do you think the ‘issue of minorities’ was put forth in the Round Conference? Why
was there a need for representatives of various castes and communities to be present?
 CIVICS

Q1. Answer any ONE in detail. (3 marks):

a. What are the functions of the Supreme Court?

b. Write a note about Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

Q4. Read the case study and answer the questions. (6 marks)

The Somalia crisis in the 1990s was marked by civil war, famine, and political instability. The
central government collapsed in 1991, leading to violent conflict among various groups. The
international community, including the UN, attempted humanitarian intervention with the
United States in 1992. However, the mission faced challenges, and the Battle of Mogadishu in
1993 resulted in significant deaths. Crimes often went unpunished, contributing to a cycle of
violence and revenge. Disputes were settled through force rather than legal processes. The
absence of a justice system also hampered economic development, and it became very difficult
to establish a government.

a. Do you think the justice system is important? Use the above case study to support your
answer.
b. To avoid a situation like Somalia, what aspects of India would you consider if you were
setting up its judicial system?