CBSE Class 8 Social Science Modern India Worksheet

Q.1 Define the terms: i) Calligraphist viii) Natural resources ii) Chronology ix) Resources iii) Colonization x) Potential resources iv) Census xi) Recycling v) Modern period xii) Stock of resources vi) Bio gas xiii) Technology vii) Human resources xiv) Utility Q.2…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Land Soil And Water Worksheet

Tick the correct answer. Question. Which one of the following is NOT a factor of soil formation? (a) Time (b) Soil texture (c) Organic matter Answer : b. Soil Texture Question. Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Colonization Of India Worksheet

The Establishment of the Power of East India Company   Answer the following questions   Question. Who was the first Portuguese to reach India? Answer: 1. First of all, Vasco-De-Gama, a Portuguese captain, reached Calicut in India on 27th May 1498.  …

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Assignment Set D

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CBSE Class 8 Social Science Assignment Set C

MINERAL AND POWER RESOURCES Question. __________ are naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition. Answer: Minerals Question. _____________ is an example of minerals. Answer: Salt Question. Rocks from which minerals are mined are known as…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Assignment Set B

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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…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Assignment Set E

1 How, When and Where Q 1 With what did the British historians associate the modern period?  Q 2 How can you define history?  Q 3 What do you understand by the term „colonialism‟?  Q 4 Who was the first Governor-General of India? Q 5 Which person produced…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Revision Worksheet

1. Which one of the following animals is found in South America? [1] a. Llama b. Koala c. Kangaroo d. Giraffe 2. This Mughal Emperor had neither territory nor power. [1] a. Shah Alam II b. Bahadur Shah c. Bahadur Shah Zafar d. Jahandar Shah 3. These are set up to…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Revolt Of 1857 Worksheet

EARLY REVOLTS OR MINOR REVOLTS The British rule angered the people in every part of the country. In the process of conquest, the British not only enraged the rulers whose kingdoms were annexed and their nobles, but also a large number of other people. There were Number of…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Government At The Centre Worksheet

Civics The Government at the centre 1. ___________________ means prosecution of a very high public official by the legislature for alleged offences. 2. Sessions of parliament usually begins with __________________. 3. A motion moved by a member in a Lok sabha , to express…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Rural Life And Society Worksheet

Rural Life and Society 1. The Indian ______________________ were self sufficient units. 2. The permanent settlement was introduced by ________________________. 3. The Ryotwari system was introduced in the Madras and ___________________presidencies. 4. Under ryotwari system…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science Natural And Man Made Disasters Worksheet

NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS 1. Any natural event which is infrequent and is capable of threatening life and property is called _____________________. 2. Natural hazards which are caused by forces originated below the surface of the earth are called ____________________.…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science National Movement Worksheet

NATIONAL MOVEMENT 1. Dadabhai Naoroji, organized the East India Association in London to influence British public opinion to promote Indian welfare. 2. The first session of the Indian National Congress at Bombay in December, 1885. It was presided over by W.C.Banerjee. 3. V.…

CBSE Class 8 Social Science India After Independence Worksheet

INDIA AFTER INDEPENDENCE Fill in the Blanks:  Question. India became independent on ________________. Answer: 15th August 1947. Question. Dr. B.R Ambedkar is respectfully referred to as _____ Answer: Babasahab  Question. Indian constitution came into…