TAMIL TUITION CENTRE, TRICHY – 620 007.

Name: Abinaya Sree TTC TEST – 19 Date: 25.11.2023

Class: VIII SOCIAL SCIENCE Marks:50

Choose the correct answer: (5 × 1 = 5)

1. In which year the New Education Policy was introduced in India?
a)1992 b) 2009 c) 1986 d) 1968
2. The woollen and leather factories became prominent in _________________.
a) Bombay b) Ahmadabad c) Kanpur d) Dacca
3. The word 'Veda' is derived from _________.
a) Sanskrit b) Latin c) Prakrit d) Pali
4. Silk weaving and household industries come under the category of ________.
a) Small scale industry b) Large scale industry
c) Marine based industry d) Capital intensive industry
5. The National Human Rights Commission was constituted in ________.
a) 1990 b) 1993 c) 1978 d) 1979
Fill in the blanks: (5 × 1 = 5)
1. Landslide is an example of ___________ hazard.
2. Mid-day meal program was introduced in schools in _________.
3. Terrorism is an example of __________ hazard.
4. Each individual has _____________ to lead a dignified life.
5. Banking is a ______________ economic activity.
Match the following: (5 × 1 = 5)
1. Earthquake - Saraswathi Mahal
2. Eve Teasing Act - 1098
3. Child Helpline - 1997
4. Judicial Sector - Tsunami
5. Sarafoji II - Quinary Activity
Write True (or) False: (5 × 1 = 5)
1. Steel was first manufactured by modern methods at Jamshedpur.
2. India was famous for cotton and silk cloths.
3. The RMSA scheme was implemented during tenth Five Year Plan. .
4. Women education in India was not prevalent during the medieval period.
5. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was proclaimed in India.
Answer the following in one or two sentences: (5 × 2 = 10)
1. Write about Right to Education Act.
2. Write a short note on Taxila.
3. Define Hazard.
4. Distinguish between agro based and marine based industries.
5. Name the major activities.
Answer the following in detail: (4 × 5 = 20)
1. What are the traditional handicrafts industries of India?
2. What were the sources of education in ancient India?
3. Explain the Geographical factors which affect the location of industries.
4. Distinguish between Human Rights and Civil Rights.
Mark the following places in the Outline Map of India: (5 + 5 = 10)
a) Taxila
b) Delhi
c) Nalanda
d) Bombay
e) Cochin
f) Arabian Sea
g) Indian Ocean
h) Bay of Bengal
i) Madras
j) Calcutta
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