Question

MONTFORT SR. SEC. SCHOOL (C.B.S.E) HOME TEST SERIES (2020-21)

SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS-VIII

DT. OF EXAM- 02/01/2021 M.M-40

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SECTION A

(1x8=8)

1. Which of the following Indian states was annexed under the policy of Subsidiary

Alliance? 1

A. Nagpur

B. Satara

C. Awadh

D. Jhansi

2. Identify the correct statement with regard to the Ryotwari system of revenue collection

from the following options- 1

A. Zamindars were entrusted with the task of collecting & depositing the revenue with the

Company.

B. The demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed.

C. The settlement was made directly with the cultivators.

D. The village headman was entrusted with the task of collecting and depositing the revenue

with the Company.

3. Fill in the blanks: 1

Warren Hastings: First Governor General of India,______________ : Last Governor General.

A. Lord Wellesley

B. Lord Mountbatten

C. Lord Charles Cornwallis

D. Lord Canning

4. Fill in the blanks: 1

____________ is the process of covering the bare ground between plants with a layer of

organic matter like straw to retain soil moisture.

OR

Rows of trees planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover, especially in the

coastal and dry regions are called ______________________.5. Which of the following statements is not true about renewable resources? 1

A. They are available in large unlimited quantities.

B. They have the ability to renew or replenish themselves.

C. Overuse of these resources will not affect their stock.

D. They are precious gifts of nature.

6. Choose the correctly matched pair about the factors of soil formation from the following

options- 1

A. Parent rock- determines colour, texture, mineral content and permeability.

B. Relief, Altitude and slope- influence the rate of weathering and humus.

C. Time- affects the rate of humus formation.

D. Flora and fauna- determine the thickness of the soil profile.

7. Every person has access to all public places including playgrounds, hotels, shops etc. under

1

A. Right to freedom.

B. Right to equality

C. Right against exploitation

D. Cultural and educational rights.



8. Define the term ‘coercion’ 1

OR

Define the term ‘polity’.



SECTION B

(3X3=9)

9. Conducting surveys was a key practice under colonial administration. Describe the various

types of surveys conducted by the British in India.

OR

How did the British benefit by introducing the policy of Subsidiary Alliance?

10. Distinguish between actual and potential resources.

OR

Suggest and explain three measures for conservation of water.11. Explain any three fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.

SECTION C

(4X2=8)

12. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Mysore had grown in strength under the leadership of powerful rulers like Haider Ali (ruled from

1761 to 1782) and his famous son Tipu Sultan (ruled from 1782 to 1799).Mysore controlled the

profitable trade of the Malabar Coast where the company purchased pepper and cardamom. In

1785 Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood, pepper and cardamom through the ports of

his kingdom and disallowed local merchants from trading with the company. He also established

a close relationship with the French in India and modernised his army with their help.Four wars

were fought with Mysore(1767-69, 1780-84, 1790-92 and 1799). Only in the last- the Battle of

Seringapatnam did the Company ultimately win a victory.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options-

12.1 Which coast was under the control of Mysore kingdom? 1

A. Konkan coast

B. Malabar coast

C. Western Coast

D. Eastern Coast

12.2 Who helped Tipu Sultan in modernising his army? 1

A. The French

B. The Portuguese

C. The Dutch

D. The English

12.3 Identify the incorrect statement with regard to the Southern State of Mysore. 1

A. Mysore had grown in strength under the leadership of powerful rulers like Haider Ali and

Tipu Sultan.

B. Mysore controlled the profitable trade of the Malabar coast where the Company

purchased pepper and cardamom.

C. Tipu Sultan stopped the export of teakwood, jute and silk through the ports of his

kingdom.

D. Tipu Sultan disallowed local merchants from trading with the Company.12.4 In the __________, the Company had ultimately won a victory over Mysore.

A. Battle of Plassey

B. Battle of Buxar

C. Battle of Seringapatnam.

D. Battle of Panipat.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 answer C. Awadh,2 answer

Explanation:

C. Awadh

C. Awadh