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Very short answer type Questions [1 MARK] Q.1. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the earth’s crust is formed of how  many major plates?  Ans. Seven  Q.2. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the movement of the plates result in  some geological activity. Which one of the following is not such a geological  activity? Ans. Glaciation Q.3. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates come towards each  other, which of the following is formed? Ans. Convergent boundary  Q.4. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates move away from  each other, which of the following is formed? Ans. Divergent boundary Q.5. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as … Ans. Peninsula  Q.6. Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass? Ans. The Peninsular Plateau  Q.7. The Peninsular Plateau of India is part of which of the follow...

Chapter 2: India Physical Features Answer the following questions briefly: Q1. What are tectonic plates ? Ans. The convectional currents below the Earth’s crust split the crust into a number of pieces. These pieces are called tectonic plates. e.g., Eurasian plate, Indo-Australian plate,  Pacific plate, African plate,etc. The movement of these plates builds up stresses within the plates and also the continental rocks above which results in folding, faulting and volcanic activity. Q 2. Which continents of today were part of the Gondwanaland ? Answer The Gondwana land included India, Australia, South Africa and South America as one single land mass. Q 3. What is the Bhabar? Ans. Bhabar is a narrow belt of land about 8 to 16 km wide and covered with pebbles deposited by the rivers and lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks. Q 4. Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south. Ans. i. Himadri or Inner Himalay...

Chapter 5 : JUDICIARY Q1. What do you understand by the word ‘law’? Ans. Law is a system of rules, usually imposed through a Government or Institution and is applied to govern a group people. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways. Q2. What does judiciary mean? Ans In law, the judiciary or judicial system is the system of courts which administers justice in the name of the state. It is the mechanism for the resolution of disputes and Pronouncement of punishment. As an organ of the State, the judiciary plays a crucial role in the functioning of India’s democracy. Q3. How is the work of the judiciary categorised? Ans The Judiciary comprises of courts that take decisions on a very large number of issues. The work of the judiciary can be divided into 3 categories, namely Dispute Resolution, Judicial Review and upholding the Law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights. Q4. Write a brief note on the independence of the judiciary. Ans The Judiciary of India is a...

Class 8 History Social Science  Chapter 5 When People Rebel Let's Recall Q 1. What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British? Ans. After the death of her husband, Rani Lakshmbai wanted her adopted son to be recognized as the heir to the kingdom. This demand of Rani Lakshmbai was refused by the British. Q 2. What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity? Ans. In order to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity the British pass a new law in  1850. The new law allowed an Indian who had converted to Christianity to inherit property of his ancestors. This law made it easier to convert to Christianity. Q 3. What objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridges that they were asked to use? Ans. The new cartridges were suspected of being coated with the fat of cows and pigs. Both Hindus and Muslim sepoys were offended by the introduction of these cartridges. Their re...

QUESTION BANK Subject – Geography CHAPTER -1 Resources Q.(i) What is patent? (1) Ans. Patent is the exclusive right over any idea or invention. Q.(ii) What do  you understand by the word utility? (1) Answer-If a substance can be used in any way it is said to have its utility. Q.(iii)Why are resources distributed unequally over the Earth? (1) Answer-The distribution of resources depends upon a number of physical factors like terrain, climate and altitude. Since these factors differ so much over the Earth, the distribution of resources is unequal. Q.(iv) What is resource conservation?(1) Answer- Using resources carefully and giving them time to get renewed is called resource conservation. Q.(v) Why are human resources important?(2) Answe-Human resources are  important because people can make the best uses of nature to create more resources by applying knowledge, skill and technology. Q.(vi) What is sustainable development(3)  Answer- Balancing the need to u...

Electoral Politics Q 1. What are elections? Ans. In democracy people choose their representatives to govern their country. The process to choose representatives is called elections. Q 2. Why do we need elections? Ans. We need elections for the following reasons: i. Voters can choose the people who would make law for them. ii. Voters can choose the people who would form government and take major decisions for them. iii. Voters can choose the political party which would guide the government and law making. Q 3. What are the features of democratic elections? Ans. Features of a democratic election: i. Every adult citizen should be able to choose. This means that every adult citizen should have one vote and each vote shall carry equal weight. ii. Elections should offer choices to the people. There should be various political parties and candidates to choose from. iii. The choice of selecting the rulers should be offered at regular intervals. In India, elections are normally he...

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A. Very Short   Answer Questions : Q 1. Who conspired in Italy to bring about a revolution? Ans : Giuseppe Mazzini. Q 2. When was the Socialist Revolutionary Party formed in Russia? Ans: 1900 Q 3. Why did the Tsar dismiss the first Duma within 75 days of its election? Ans :Because the Tsar did not want anyone to question his authority. Q 4. Russia fought against _______ in the World War I that started in 1914. And : Central Power ( Italy ,Germany, Austria-Hungry). Q 5. Why did a lockout take place at a factory on the right bank of the River Neva on 22  February, 1917? Ans : It was extremely cold for the workers to work, because of frost and heavy snow and Food shortages were deeply felt in the workers’ quarters situated on the left bank of  theRiver Neva. Q 6. On 27th February 1917, soldiers and striking workers gathered to form a council  called … Ans : Petrograd Soviet  Q 7. When did the Tsar abdicate the throne? Ans : 2 Mar...

Subject: Social Science Class: VIII QUESTION BANK (HISTORY) Chapter 1 Q1.How, When and Where Q2. Who was James Mills? Q3. What was mills opinion about the Asian societies? Q4. What is meant by colonialisation? Q5. Name some types of surveys?  Q6. How will the information, historians get from old newspapers be different from that found in police reports?  Q7. Why did British preserve official documents? ANSWERS Chapter 1 How, When and Where Ans1. He was a Scottish Economist and a Political Philosopher who wrote A History of British India in 1817. Ans2. In his opinion all Asian societies were at lower level of civilization than Europe. Ans3. The exploitation and control over the resources of the weaker or an under developed country by a powerful country to strengthen its resources is known as colonialisation. Ans4. Botanical Survey, Zoological survey ,Forest survey, election survey, archaeological survey, census survey,  Ans5. The police reports are ...