CBSE Class 8 Social Science Assignment Set A

Section – A (History)

1. Explain the theory and practice of mercantilism. How did it help in colonization of India?

2. Who was Robert Clive? Mention any two demerits of ‘Dual Administration’ set up by him in Bengal.

3. The battle of Buxar 1764 proved more decisive than that of Plassey (1757). Give five arguments in support of the statement.

 

Section – B (Civics)

1. When and by which constitutional amendment the terms secular and socialist were Added in preamble? Why India is a secular state? Explain any two reasons.

2. Explain any three rights granted under right against exploitation.

3. Briefly state procedure of law making in Indian Parliament.

Section – C (Geography)

1) Discuss any three significance of land resources. 

2) What is land use? State the factors affecting land use. 

3) Write any three reasons for land degradation today. 

4) What is soil erosion? Discuss any four causes of soil erosion. 

History

Chapter 2- East India Company: Arrival, Change in Nature & Rule

1. a) Which battle gave first victory against the Indian Forces by the English East Company?

Give one word answer:

b) Which battle gave the East India Company rights to collect taxes from the areas of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa?

c) Name a person who assists to collaborate and develop their relations with other friendly and unfriendly countries.

2. a) 1757 Battle of Buxar

 

Match the following-

b) 1498 Death of Aurangzeb

c) 1764 Vasco Da Gama explored sea road to India

d) 1707 Battle of Plessey

3. a) Why the battle of Plessey was significant for the British?

Answer the following questions briefly-

b) Which treaty was concluded between Clive and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II?

c) Name the European countries that were trading from India.

4. a) Explain Battle of Buxar.

Answer the following questions in detail-

b) What were the causes of down fall of the Mughal Empire?

5. To understand the reporting duties of a war correspondent by creating a power point presentation on the 19th century Boer Wars.

6. Collect information and pictures about ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. Make a PPT or paste them in a scrap book.

 

Geography

Chapter – 1 Our Resources

A.) Tick the correct answer

• Anything that can be used to satisfy a need is called-

a) Material c) Resource

 b) Things d) Compound

• Deposits of coal in Durg region of Bihar is an example of:

a) Potential resource c) Actual resource

b) Ubiquitous resource d) Renewable resource

• Petrol found in North Eastern States is an example of:

a) Potential resource c) Actual resource

b) Ubiquitous resource d) Renewable resource

• Air we breathe is an example of :

a) Localized resource c) Ubiquitous resource

b) Actual resource d) Potential resource

1) What is the difference between natural and human made resources?

 

Short Answer Questions:

2) Explain sustainable development?

3) What is conservation of resources?

C.) Long Answer Questions

1.) Define the resources on the basis of their origin.
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2.) Write some ways to conserve the resources.

 

Chapter – 2 Land and Soil Resources

a) _______________________is among the most important natural resource.

Fill in the blanks

b) Land is used for different purposes such as ________________

,__________________ ,______________________ and___________________.

c) People and their demands are ever growing but the_____________________ of land is limited.

a) Name the three uses of land.

Write short answers

b)  Which are the factors responsible for the uneven distribution of population in different parts of the world?

c) What is Soil Erosion?

d) How is soil formed?

e) What is contour ploughing?

f) What do you understand by land use pattern?

3. Write answers in detaila) What are the various methods to conserve the land?

b) What are the factors responsible for soil formation?

ANSWER IN ONE WORD:

1. Having only a particular title and no power or authority.

2. A wall or barrier built across a river to store water and prevent floods.

3. A place where weapons are kept.

4. A written law passed by a legislative body.

5. Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

6. A ballot in which votes are cast in secret.

7. The action of buying and selling people illegally.

8. A powerful country which rules over other countries.

9. Using force to control a group of people and restrict their freedom.

10. Not following a regular pattern.

1. Have you seen these places in Bhopal? Identify the places from the given pictures and write one paragraph on each.

……………………………………………………………………………

 

2. Write Ten Things About the Earth (plus one thing you would like to change about it)

3. Draw and Compare Flags Draw two flags, write their names, and then answer simple questions comparing them, for example, "Which one has more colors in it?"

 

An integrated curriculum can help students in developing their ability to analyse and understand the interrelation between the various areas of study they are engaged in. This year’s holiday assignment has been designed keeping this goal in mind. Read the novel “Wise and Otherwise” by Sudha Murthy and get swayed by the wry humor and touching moments in the novel to which you can easily relate.

Question. The students will create a Magazine. (use A4 size coloured sheets)

• Instructions:

1. You will collect experiences based on those given in the novel. You may also choose real life experiences similar to those given in the novel.

For example- there are incidents in the novel where in the author is moved by the honesty, humility, wisdom, positive thinking of the person or was perturbed by the corruption etc . You are free to choose any other such incident that influences you in the novel.

2. There should be minimum of 2 and maximum 3 pages to the Magazine.

3. Try and fit in as many anecdotes as you can in the given space. Each story that you include in your magazine must have a proper title.

4. You can also make your magazine attractive by inserting relevant pictures, quotations etc.

5. You will design a relevant cover and name for your magazine.

6. References:

http://www.quotationspage.com/special.php3

http://inspirationalstories.quora.com/Heart-Touching-Story-with-a-Moral

OR

Question. The students will make a Collage on at least three values that you have learnt from the novel. (use A3 size sheet)

• Instructions:

1. The student will construct a slogan for each picture they include. For example- there are incidents in the novel where in the author in moved by the- helping nature, honesty, positive thinking and generosity of the person. You are free to choose any other value that influences you.

2. If you are good at drawing you may also sketch the pictures or may also draw a cartoon strip.

3. You can make your collage more appealing by including quotes of famous people.

4. References:

http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory

http://www.quotationspage.com/special.php3

OR

Question. The students will design a Poster depicting at least 2 social problems that they have noticed in the novel.( use A3 size sheet)

• Instructions:

1. The students may depict problems like plight of women in India and how it has changed over time, corruption and politics of India etc. You are free to choose any other such problem that you notice.

2. You can make your poster more appealing by including quotes of famous people.

3. References:

http://www.quotationspage.com/special.php3

Note: The homework will be assigned to the students by the teacher in class.

Section – A (History)

1. Mention any three drawbacks of western education.

2. Name any two feminist reformers of modern India and mention one contribution of each reformer.

3. Indian National Congress was the child of British imperialism. Give any three arguments and mention any two early aims of Indian National Congress.

 

Section – B (Civics)

1. Why does Indian system of governance need an independent judiciary? Explain any three reasons.

2. Mention the directions given by Supreme Court on FIR. What are the main features of a good and comprehensive FIR?

 

Section – C (Geography)

1) What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages?

2) Discuss any five factors favourable for the concentration of cotton textile mills in Ahmedabad.

3) On the political outline map of India, show the following:

a) Vishakhapatnam Iron and Steel Plant

b) Surat Cotton textile Industry

c) A Major Rice Producing State

Q1. Do you think in the 21st century women are treated on an equal footing in our male dominated society? Cite examples.

Q2. In the 19th century, when the first girls school was set up, it was generally thought that the curriculum fot girls should be less taxing than that for boys. Do you agree with this view?

Q3. Comparing the position of women in the colonial period and independent period in India, would you agree that the 19th century social reformers were successful in improving the condition of women?

Q4. Raja Rammohan Roy has been called the “Father of modern India”. Do you agree with this assessment. Substantiate your answer with examples.

Q5. Which social reformer has impressed you the most? Discuss and give reasons.

1. Answer the following questions:

Civics:

Q1 List the fundamental rights given in our constitution ?

Q2 What is the term of the president ?

Q3 What are the fundamental rights ?

Q4 What is Directive Principles of the State Policy mean ?

Q5 What does UPSC stands for ?

Q6 What is the importance of Cultural and Educational Right ?

Q7 What does the Right to Equality mean ?

Q8 What are the three organs of the government ?

Q9 Which fundamental right is violated in the following situation :

1. If a politician in one state decides not to allow labourers from other states to work in his state.

Q10Write down three functions of President ?

 

History:

Q1 Define mutiny ?

Q2 What were the causes of uprising against British ?

Q3 What was the immediate cause of revolt of 1857 ?

Q4 What were the major centres of the revolt of 1857 ?

Q5 At which place revolt of 1857 started ?

Q6 When and why was Mangal Pandey hanged ?

Q7 Who was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II ?

Q8 Why the revolt of 1857 is called India’s first war of independence ?

Q9 Which new rifle was introduced in British army that led sepoys to revolt ?

Q10 What was the main source of income for the British ?

Q11 Under which system of revenue settlement, revenue was fixed according to the fertility of soil ?

Q12 Which system of revenue collection was introduced by Lord Cornwallis ?

Q13 What different method of revenue collection was devised by the British in India ?

Q14 Explain any two causes of revolt 1857 in brief ?

Q15 Effects of the Ryotwari and Mahalwari settlements ?

 

2. Fill in the blanks:

i. The revolt of 1857 was called the ................... by the British authorities.

ii. ...................... had served in the British army.

iii. ...................... is the real head of the union executive.

iv. Council of Ministers are ..................., ......................., ..................... .

v. Our constitution has ..................... number of Fundamental Rights.

vi. ....................... of the company become a representative.

vii. The governor-general under the company became known as the.............. .

viii. ....................... was converted into a buffer state in the eighteenth century.