;;;;;;;;;; PARVATHY’S ANUGRAHAA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL- DINDIGUL

CYCLIC TEST -6 TIME : 40min

GRADE: VIII
SUB : SST MARKS :20

I. Choose the best Answer. (5x1=5)

1. The Indian government set up Sachar Committee in --------.
a.2004 b.2005 c.2003 d.2001.
2. The ------ plays a crucial role in enforcing Fundamental Rights.
a. State government b. citizenship c .Indian constitution d. Judiciary.
3. There are over ---- different Adivasi groups in India.
a.500 b.700 c.350 d 235.
4. Name the Religion which have been influenced by the Adivasi religions.
a .Muslims b. Hindu c. Christianity d. Sikhism
5. A person who does not get adequate nutrition or food is known as ------.
a. malnourished b.fitness c.scaly figure d.weak.
II. Fill in the Blanks. (5x1=5)
6. ------- has the largest number of speakers.
7 .------- are also referred to as Adivasis.
8. India has 101 national parks and -------- wildlife sanctuaries.
9. The word ‘ ghettoisation’ refer to --------.
10.45% tribal groups in ----- areas live below the poverty line.
III. Answer the very short answers. (5x1=5)
11. What does the term ‘Adivasis’ literally mean?
12. Name any 4 states where we find numerous Adivasis?.
13. Name any 2 Religions which have influenced the Adivasis?
14. How are the plant species used by the Adivasis?
15. What image of Adivasis do we have today?
1V.Answer the Questions. (2x2.5=5)
16 .Mention the major reasons why the forest lands have been cleared?
17. What metals are important in present-day India? Why? Where do they come from?

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