SOCIAL STUDIES – Std. 8

M. Marks: 90

Time: 3 hrs.

Total printed pages: 02

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HISTORY (M.Marks : 35; Time : 1 Hr. 10 min.)

1. Differentiate between the European and Indian style of paintings. <math>(\frac{1}{2}x2=1)</math>
2. What is affirmative action? (1)
3. Write a short note on the partition of Bengal. (3)
4. Briefly describe the events of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. <math>(1x3=3)</math>
5. List any three adverse effects of the caste system. <math>(1x3=3)</math>
6. Name any three famous Indian artists of the 18^th century and highlight their contribution to Indian Art. <math>(1\frac{1}{2}+1\frac{1}{2}=3)</math>
7. a) List three differences between the Moderates and Extremists, their methods and demands.

(OR)

1. Highlight the provisions of the of the Morley Minto Reforms of 1909.(1x3=3)
2. Elaborate on the events of the Civil Disobedience Movement. (5)
3. Explain the Mountbatten Plan. (5)

1. Describe the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi to eradicate the evils of the caste system.

<math>(1x5=5)</math>

1. Locate and mark the following places of the given outline map of India. (physical map) Also mention the year in which the event took place. (3)
2. Home Rule Movement was started here by Mrs. Annie Besant.
3. The place where the Congress and Muslim League jointly demanded Swaraj.
4. Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt laws here.

CIVICS (M. Marks : 20; Time : 40 min.)

1. Define writs. (1)
2. Name the highest court in the state. (1)
3. What is contempt of court? (1)
4. Why were the lokadalats set up? (1)
5. Mention any 3 fundamental rights guaranteed to all those arrested. (3)
6. What were the recommendations of the Employment of Manual Scavengers

and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act? (3)

1. How does the judiciary and the police work together to maintain order in society? (5)
2. Explain in detail medical tourism. (5) GEOGRAPHY (M. Marks : 35; Time : 1 Hr. 10 min.)
3. What is the temperature and rainfall required for the cultivation of wheat? <math>(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2})</math>
4. Name any two raw materials required for iron and steel industry. <math>(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2})</math>
5. Write any three characteristics of the private sector industries. (3)
6. Discuss any three reasons for choosing Ahmadabad as the location to put up

the textile industry there. (3)

1. Explain any three physical factors affecting the distribution of population. (3)
2. Explain the three factors for population change. (3)
3. Write any three effects of floods. (3)
4. Write any five steps taken by the government of India to improve the condition

of farming in India. (5)

1. Define the term industry. Write any four characteristics of small scale

manufacturing. <math>(1+4)</math>