Class 8 Homework: English, Hindi, Maths

• The text provided outlines a Class 8 homework assignment with questions from English, Hindi, Maths, Punjabi, Science, and Social Science.

English

• Convert direct speech sentences into indirect speech.
• The sentences to convert include:
  • He asked me "what is your mother's name."
  • Riya said to the shopkeeper, "what is the price of the item?"
  • Ram said, "How is the weather."
  • Commander said to militarians, "practice well."
  • Honey told his mother, "I am not feeling well."
  • The Doctor said, "Health is your wealth."
  • Traffic police said, "Don't rush."

Hindi

• Instructions in Hindi:
  • Write an advertisement to get books.
  • Write a notice to students to participate in a poetry competition in school.

Maths

• The attendance of class VIII was low on Friday. Only 22 students out of 40 were present. Find the percentage of students present.
• 60% of the students in the college were girls. If the number of boys is 2448, find the number of students in the college.
• A laptop's price decreased from ₹44,000 to ₹32,000 in two years. Find the percentage decrease in the laptop's price.
• Silk costs ₹4,000 per meter. Due to a supply shortage, the price increased by 6%. Find the new price of silk.

Punjabi

• Questions from पाठ-14:
  • Where does the author live these days?
  • What is the name of the author's childhood?
  • Which course did the author's sister take?
  • Why did Chhinda come to Canada?
  • What kind of family was Deepa from?

Science

• Questions on metals, non-metals, and alloys:
  • List four uses of metals and non-metals each.
  • What are alloys? Give three examples and their uses.
  • How do non-metals react with oxygen? Write an example reaction.
  • Differentiate between metals and non-metals based on physical properties.

Social Science

• Questions on Indian history, geography, and civics:
  • Name 'Silicon city of India'.
  • Name the leader of the 1857 revolt in Lucknow.
  • Name the 'Manchester of Japan'.
  • Name the place where the Sepoy Revolt of 1857 started.
  • Name the state where Jamshedpur is located.
  • Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Jhansi?
• Answer the following questions in 60-80 words each:
  • What is the 'modern' period in India associated with?
  • What impact did land revenue settlements have on peasants?
  • Give two values you can practice to conserve soil fertility.
  • Why was industrial development in India slow and erratic?
  • Discuss the spread of the Revolt of 1857.
  • Explain CITES' role in saving flora and fauna.