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Periodic Assessment Test

Std – 8 Social Science October 2020

Time : 1 Hour Marks : 25

LO=Learning Outcome

L.O. Makes a list of natural disasters and is able to state its meaning and explain

them.

Q-1 Match the items in column ‘A’ with those given in column ‘B’ 5

A B

(1) Earthquake (a) Very powerful waves are generated at sea level.

(2) Tsunami (b) The upper part of the terrain moves downwards.

(3) Flood (c) An air storm arises.

(4) Landslide (d) The earth’s surface is shaking suddenly with speed.

(5) Hurricane (e) A sudden rush of water into the river.



L.O. Explains the cause of natural disasters and their effects.

Q-2 Answer the following questions in brief.

(1) State the two causes of volcanic eruption and its two advantages.

(2) State the two main effects of hurricane on human life.

(3) State the main cause of flood in the river.

(4) State the cause and effect of forest fire.

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L.O. Explains the social and economical effect of British rule on India.

Q-3 A Do as directed. 2

The effects of British rule on India are given in brackets. Classify them.

[Peasantry was ruined, the practice of village self-government was

destroyed, millions of artisans became unemployed, English education was

introduced.]

Economic Impact Social Impact



Q.3 B “Reforms of British rule became a boon for the cause of nationalism.”-

Explain this statement.

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L.O. Shows the reasons for the changing climate in environment and explain the​

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