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 WOMEN, CASTE AND REFORMS CLASS VIII 1. Who founded the Brahmo Sabha in Calcutta? A) Raja Rammohun Roy B) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar C) Jyotirao Phule D) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker Answer: A) Raja Rammohun Roy 2. Which of the following was NOT a reform initiated by Rammohun Roy? A) Abolition of sati B) Widow remarriage C) Education for women D) Caste system Answer: D) Caste system 3. Who wrote the book "Gulamgiri"? A) Jyotirao Phule B) B.R. Ambedkar C) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker D) Raja Rammohun Roy Answer: A) Jyotirao Phule 4. What was the main objective of the Self Respect Movement founded by E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker? A) To promote education for women B) To fight for the rights of untouchables C) To promote widow remarriage D) To abolish the caste system Answer: B) To fight for the rights of untouchables 5. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar. B) The Arya Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Phule. C) The Satnami movement was ...

  Understanding Media Q1. In what ways does media play an important role in a democracy? Answer: Media play an important role in democracy in the following ways: 1 . They make the masses know about certain issues/problems. 2. They propagate the policies and programmes of the government. 3. They also criticise the unpopular policies and programmes of the government. 4. They help in forming the opinion of the masses. 5. They also report various crimes and mishappenings, accidents, etc. 6. The media also announce the opinions of the public about certain issues/problems etc. Q 2. Can you give this diagram a title? What do you understand about the link between media and big business from this diagram? Answer - A title to the above diagram may be given like this—Media and Big Business Houses. Big Business Houses attract people to promote their products through media. It is the best and the cheapest means to reach people at large. Q3.You have read about the ways in which the media 'sets t...

  Understanding Marginalisation 1. Write in your own words two or more sentences of what you understand by the word ‘marginalisation’ Ans:  Marginalization Marginalization refers to the process of excluding or isolating a group of people from mainstream society. It involves denying them equal opportunities and resources, often resulting in poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion. 2.  List two reasons why Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalised. Ans :  Reasons for Marginalization of Adivasis Land Alienation: Adivasis have historically been dispossessed of their ancestral lands due to large-scale development projects, mining, and industrialization. Discrimination and Prejudice: Adivasis face systemic discrimination and prejudice, often leading to social exclusion and denial of basic rights. 3. Write one reason why you think the Constitution’s safeguards to protect minority communities Ans:I mportance of Constitutional Safeguards The Constitution'...

  INDUSTRIES CLASS VIII Multiple Choice Questions Which of the following is NOT a primary activity? a) Agriculture b) Fishing c) Manufacturing d) Mining 2. The process of converting raw materials into finished products is called: a) Production b) Consumption c) Distribution d) Exchange 3. Industries that use mineral ores as raw materials are called: a) Agro-based industries b) Mineral-based industries c) Marine-based industries d) Forest-based industries 4. Small-scale industries that use traditional methods of production are called: a) Cottage industries b) Large-scale industries c) Public sector industries d) Private sector industries   5. The main factor that affects the location of an industry is: a) Climate b) Population c) Availability of raw materials d) Government policies 6. The iron and steel industry is considered the backbone of modern industry because: a) It produces consumer goods b) It employs...