Social Science

 ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL UDHAMPUR

CYCLE TEST-7

SUBJECT –Social Science Class-8 M.M: 10 General instructions : Read and attempt all the questions carefully .

Section A: Objective Type Questions (1 × 6= 6 marks.

1) The Muslim community constitutes ______% of India’s population as per the 2011 Census.

2) Assertion (A): Adivasis have unique cultural traditions that are different from mainstream religions.

Reason (R): Adivasis worship ancestors, nature spirits, and practice tribal religions.

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true, but R is false.

d) A is false, but R is true.

3) What do Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution aim to do for marginalized communities?

a) Protect the political dominance of the majority

b) Provide safeguards against discrimination

c) Promote industrial development

d) Limit their cultural practices

4) What is one example of stereotyping in India?

a) Believing Adivasis are primitive and backward

b) Providing government jobs to minorities

c) Offering equal access to education

d) Increasing forest cover

 5) Scheduled Tribes is an official term used by the Indian government to refer to Adivasis.(True/False)

6) Marginalization refers to the process of including certain communities in mainstream society.(True/False)

Section B: Short Answer Question (2×2= 4 marks)

1) Why are Adivasis considered to be a marginalized community in India?

2) What do you understand by the term “marginalization”? Explain with an example.


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