SOCIAL SCIENCE VIII

REVISION TEST ANSWERS

PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Revision Test -2 (2020-21)
Grade: VIII			Maximum Marks:25
Subject: Social Science		Answer Scheme
Portion: Geography: Ch. 5: Minerals and Power Resources Geography: Ch. 7. Industries Geography: Ch. 9: Disaster Management – Man-made Disasters Civics: Ch. 15: The Union Executive History: Ch. 8: Indian Renaissance Civics: Ch. 16: The Indian Judiciary History: Ch. 9: Struggle For India’s Independence
	Section A
Q.   1	Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?			(1)	G
	(A)  Solar energy
	(B)  Biogas fuel
	(C)  Fossil fuel
	(D) Nuclear power
	Mineral and Power Resources - Tb pg. no. 39
Q.   2	Huge investment and use of superior technology are the features of which of the following industry?			(1)	G
	(A)  Cottage industry
	(B)  Small scale industry
	(C)  Large scale industry
	(D) All of the above
	Industries–Tb pg no. 62
Q.   3	Which of the following statements is correct?			(1)	H
	(A)  The President appoints the Prime Minister of the country.
	(B)  The President of India is the supreme commander of the Indian defence forces.
	(C)  The President has the power to grant pardon to any person sentencedby Indian courts.
	(D) All of the above
	The Union Executive - Tb pg. no. 150
Q.   4	Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?			(1)	H
	(A)  President
	(B)  Vice-President
	(C)  Prime Minister
	(D) Law Minister
	The Indian Judiciary- Tb pg. no. 159
Q.   5	The Dandi March was a part of which of the following National Movements?			(1)	H
	(A)  Non-CooperationMovement
	(B)  Khilafat Movement
	(C)  Quit India Movement
	(D) Civil Disobedience Movement
	Struggle for India’s Independence - Tb pg. no. 98
	Section B
Q.   6	Describe the ways for conservation of mineral resources.			(3)	G
	Mineral resources can be conserved by the following ways. 1. Reclamation: Efforts should be made to reclaim various minerals by using latest technology like remote sensing satellite in identifying their reserves. 2. Recycling: The waste produced during a production process and post consumption such as scrap iron from old machinery, automobiles, industrial equipments, etc. should be recycled. 3. Substitution: Mineral based products should be replaced with alternatives. For example, gold and silver jewelleries can be substituted with thread and macramejewellery.
	Minerals and Power Resources – Tb pg no. 39
	OR
	On the basis of composition, briefly explain the types of minerals.
	Minerals are divided as metallic and non-metallic minerals on the basis of their composition. ·         Metallic minerals may be ferrous or non-ferrous. Minerals that contain iron are known as ferrous minerals; for example, chromite, iron ore and manganese. ·         Minerals that contain some metal other than iron such as silver, copper, gold and lead are known as non-ferrous minerals. ·         Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals. Coal, petroleum, natural gas, limestone, mica and gypsum are examples of non-metallic minerals.
	Minerals and Power Resources - TB Pg no. 35
Q.   7	How the reform movements were initiated among the Muslims?			(3)	H
	·         Among the Muslims, the social reforms were initiated by Abdul Latif, the founder of 'The Muhammaden Literary Society'. ·         Another important educationist and social reformer was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He opposed the ignorance, superstitions and evil practices such as purdah system, polygamy and the Muslim system of divorce. He also emphasised the value of education for women. He opened the Muhammaden Anglo Oriental College, which later came to be called the Aligarh Muslim University. ·         He also founded the Translation Society for translating books from English into Urdu. He firmly believed that acquisition of western education and science would be significant for the progress of Muslim society.
	Indian Renaissance - Tb pg. no. 85
	OR
	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar persistently worked towards eradicating untouchability and caste system from the Indian society. Justify the statement.
	·         Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded All India Scheduled Caste Federation. He founded the BahishkrutHitkariniSabha to spread education among the Depressed classes and to represent their grievances before the government. ·         He started a temple entry movement of the Dalits for the entry into the Kalaram Temple at Nashik. ·         He led one of the most significant satyagraha at Chavdar lake in Mahad to assert the right of the untouchables to draw water. ·         Dr. Ambedkar started journals such as the Muknayak, Bahishkrit Bharat, Janata and Samata to present the problems faced by the untouchables. ·         Babasaheb not only fought for the rights of the Dalits but also to improve the conditions of women. While drafting the Indian Constitution, he made provisions for their welfare. (Accept any three points)
	Indian Renaissance - Tb pg. no. 83
	Section C
Q.   8	Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: The Rowlatt Act of 1919 prompted Gandhiji to call for a nationwide protest against the Act. The Act curtailed the basic fundamental rights such as freedom of speech and expression. The Act also allowed the government to arrest anyone it deemedsuspicious and imprison anyone without a trial. The political leaders criticised the Act and called it a 'Black Act'. Gandhiji organised Satyagraha Sabhas and urged the people to protest non-violently against this Act. The Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act was the first all India agitation against the British, though the participants were mainly from towns and cities. Protests and agitations carried out throughout the country against the Rowlatt Act were suppressed by the British government. One such meeting was to be held in Amritsar on 13 April 1919 at Jallianwala Bagh. Around 10,000 people had gathered in the Bagh which had a very narrow exit. Brig. Gen. Dyer ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd. Though an official report claims that around 379 people died and 1200 were injured, the actual numbers are believed to be much more. The brutal force used by the British at Jallianwala Bagh had stunned the nation and Gandhiji called off the Satyagraha on 18 April 1919.			(4)	H
	8.1 The text mentioned above states that ‘Gandhiji called off the Satyagraha on 18 April 1919’. What does the underline word mean?
	(A)  Use of physical force to inflict pain while fighting.
	(B)  A technique of civil disobedience or passive struggle.
	(C)  A belief that violence is justifiable.
	(D) A racist method of mass agitation.
	8.2What was the purpose of imposing the Rowlatt Act?
	(A)  To forbade the Indians to qualify for administrative services.
	(B)  It had denied Indians the right to political participation.
	(C)  It imposed additional taxes on Indians who were already groaning under the burden of taxes.
	(D) It authorised the government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law
	8.3 Consider the following statements:
	1.    Gandhiji launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha in 1919 because of the British measures to impose censorship on the press.
	2.    Gandhiji launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha because of the British policy of permitted detention without trial.
	3.    The agitation against the Rowlatt Act reached climax with Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
	4.    The Rowlatt Act was restricted to Bombay and Madras Presidency.
	Which of the statements given above are correct?
	(A)  1, 2 and 3
	(B)  1, 2 and 4
	(C)  2 and 3
	(D) 1 and 4
	8.4 ___________________________ was the first all India agitation against the British.
	(A)  Non-cooperation Movement
	(B)  Khilafat Movement
	(C)  Civil Disobedience Movement
	(D) Rowlatt Act Satyagraha
	Struggle for India’s Independence–Tb pg no. 95 & 96
	Section D
Q.   9	What safety measures will you take during a fire accident?			(5)	G
	One should use the following measures to protect oneself and family members: ·         Do not panic. Exit to an open area. ·         Pull the nearest fire alarm or call the fire brigade. ·         In case clothes catch fire, stop running, drop on the floor and roll to stop the fire from spreading. ·         Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, do not open it. ·         If the room is filled with smoke, stay low to the ground during exit. ·         Leave the building immediately. ·         Do not use lifts. Instead, use the staircase. ·         Alert the nearest hospital and authority. (Accept any five)
	Disaster Management- Man-made Disasters - Tb pg. no. 85
	Section E
	Map Skill Based Questions			(2+3=5)
Q.   10.1	Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them.				H
	(A)  A place where a pact was signed between the Congress and the Muslim League in 1916. Lucknow
	(B)  A place where the Muslim League was formed. Dhaka
	Struggle for India’s Independence–Tb pg no. 94
Q.   10.2	Identify C, D and E marked on the outline map of India.				G
	(C)  The place where one of the largest integrated steel plants was set up in 1907. Jamshedpur
	(D) A place often referred to as the 'Manchester of India'. Ahmedabad
	(E)  A place known as the Silicon Valley of India. Bengaluru
	Industries –Tb pg no. 67 &68

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