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Class 8 Civics Paper
Class 8 Civics Paper
Chapter-6
Civics(solutions)
Class-8
i. Objective type questions
A. Multiple choice type questions
1. (a) Mahatma Gandhi
2. (a) untouchability
3. (b) 17
4. (d) Mahatma Gandhi
5. (a) 1873
B. Unscramble the letters given in the help box and fill in the blanks
1. Shudras
2. Provisions, untouchability
3. Sikkaliars, pakhis
4. 1993
3. The social evil of untouchability was abolished in 1955, but it still exists, though at a
small scale. How can we completely eradicate it from our society? Suggest suitable
ways to do so?
Ans. Untouchability can be completely eradicated through education. ‘Everyone for
every work,’ based on their ability should be considered. People should change their
attitude against this evil and support socially backward people and should help in their
upliftment.