Class VIII Social Science Past Paper 2024-25 PDF

Class: VIII Department: SOCIAL SCIENCE Subject: History Topic: CIVILIZING THE NATIVE, EDUCATING THE Year: 2024-25 NATIVE & HUMAN RESOURCES...

Class: VIII Department: SOCIAL SCIENCE Subject: History Topic: CIVILIZING THE NATIVE, EDUCATING THE Year: 2024-25 NATIVE & HUMAN RESOURCES I Multiple choice: 1 The name associated with the establishment of the Serampore Mission (a) Thomas Macaulay (b) Henry Thomas Colebrook (c) William Carey (d) William Jones 2 William Adam toured in the districts of (a) Bihar and Orissa (b) Bihar and Bengal (c) Bengal and Rajasthan (d) Orissa and Madhya Pradesh 3 Who were against the Orientalists? (a) James Mill (b) Thomas Macaulay (c) Both (a) to (b) (d) None of the above 4 The ideas of William Jones were supported by (a) James Mill (b) Thomas Macaulay (c) Charles Wood (d) Henry Thomas Colebrook 5 A madrasa was set up in Calcutta in 1781 to promote the study of (a) Urdu (b) Arabic (c) Ancient history of India (d) Muslim religion II Fill in the blanks: 6 Rabindranath Tagore started Shanti Niketan in 1901. 7 There was no system of annual examinations in the Pathshalas. 8 Many British officials said that, the knowledge of the East was full of errors and thought it as unscientific. 9 Wood’s Dispatch emphasized the practical benefits of a system of European learning 10 Thomas Macaulay saw India as an uncivilized country that needed to be civilized. III Answer the following: 11 How were Oriental institutions like the Calcutta Madrasa and Banaras Sanskrit College viewed by the British? 1|Page  These Oriental institutions were viewed as temples of darkness that were falling of themselves into decay. 12 Name the places where the British established universities. Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. 13 Name two Indians who reacted against Western education. Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. 14 What type of education was given to the children in the pathshalas? Children were given oral education in pathshalas. 15 What do you mean by Tagore’s abode of peace? Tagore’s Shanti Niketan was established in a rural setting, 100 kilometers away from Calcutta. As it was far from the din and bustle of the city it was an abode of peace. 16 What measures were taken by the Act of 1835 for English Education? The following measures were taken under the English Education Act 1835: 1. English was made the medium of instruction for higher education. 2. Promotion of Oriental institutions like the Calcutta Madrasa and Banaras Sanskrit College was stopped. These institutions were seen as temples of darkness that were falling of themselves into decay. 3. English textbooks began to be produced for schools. 17 What were the views of other Company officials on the Orientalist – vision of learning? 1. Other Company officials did not approve the ideas of the Orientalists. They began to criticize the Orientalist- vision of learning. 2. They saved that the knowledge of the East was full of errors and unscientific thought. 3. They saw Eastern literature as non-serious and light-hearted. So, they argued that it was wrong on the part of the British to spend so much effort in encouraging the study of Arabic and Sanskrit language and literature. 18 What measures were undertaken by the Company to improve the system of vernacular education? OR How were the irregularities of pathshalas checked by the Company? There were no rules and regulations in pathshalas. Hence, the Company decided to improve the entire system. It took several measures: 1. It appointed a number of governments pandits, each in charge of looking after four to five schools. The task of the pandit was to visit the pathshalas and try and improve the standard of teaching. 2. Each guru was asked to submit periodic reports and take classes according to a regular time table. 3. Teaching was now to be based on textbooks and learning was to be tested through a system of annual examination. 4. Students were asked to pay a regular fee, attend regular classes, sit on fixed seats, and obey the new rules of discipline. 2|Page I Choose the correct option. 1 The objective of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PKVY) was. (a) to provide food (b) to provide free medical check-ups (c) to provide free Transport services (d) to provide quality training to probable and existing wage earners. 2 The average density of the world’s population is (a) 10 persons per square km (b) 80 persons per square km (c) 20 persons per square km (d) 51 persons per square km 3 Which river in China is known for its fertile plains and high population density? (a) Chang Jiang (b) Hwang-He (c) Mekong (d) Xi Rive 4 In which region the discovery of Oil significantly led to population settlement and economic growth? (a) South America (b) Middle East (c) Southeast Asia (d) Central Asia 5 What turns nature's bounty into 'Resources'? (a) Technological advancements (b) Government policies (c) People with demands and abilities (d) Environmental conservation efforts 6 What characteristics of people contribute to the development of Resources? (a) Wealth and Social status (b) Health and Education (c) Political influence (d) Ethnic Diversity II Fill in the blanks: - 7 More than 90% of the world’s population resides on just............... per cent of the total land surface. Answer: 30 8 has the highest density of population followed by East and South East Asia. Answer: South Central Asia 9 are the most densely populated areas of the world. Answer: The Ganga plains 10 Industrial cities like in Japan and in India are two densely populated areas. Answer: Osaka and Mumbai 11 In 1804, the world’s population reached upto. Answer: one billion III Observe the given Picture and Answer the following Questions. 12 Questions: a. Define ‘Birth rate’. Answer: The number of live births per 1,000 people is called Birth rate. (e) Define ‘Death rate’. Answer: The number of deaths per 1,000 people is called Death rate. (f) Define ‘Migration’. Answer: Migration is the movement of people in and out of an area. (g)What is meant by ‘Natural Growth Rate’? Answer: The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country is called the natural growth rate. 3|Page IV Very short answer type questions: - 13 What information does the population pyramid provide about the number of dependents in a country? Answer: The population pyramid tells us how many dependents are there in a country. *There are two groups of dependents — Young dependents (aged below 15 years) and Elderly dependents (aged over 65 years). Those of the working age are the economically active. 14 What does Population Composition refer to? Answer: Population Composition refers to the structure of a population based on characteristics such as age, sex, education level, health status, occupation, and income. 15 Define ‘Emigrants’. Answer: Emigrants are people who leave a country. V Answer in brief: - 16 Give an example illustrating the disparity between Population density and Economic development. Answer: Bangladesh and Japan are examples of disparity between Population density and Economic development. Both countries have high population densities, yet Japan, with a more developed economy, showcases how factors like education, technology, and healthcare can significantly impact economic prosperity despite dense populations. 17 How does migration contribute to the changes in population size? Answer: Migration affects population size by altering the number of people living in a specific area or country. Immigration adds to the population, while emigration reduces it, leading to demographic shifts within regions or nations. 18 Explain the Geographical Factors affecting distribution of population. Answer: Topography: People always prefer to live on plains rather than mountains and plateaus because these areas are suitable for farming, manufacturing and service activities. The Ganga plains are the most densely populated areas of the world while mountains like Andes, Alps and Himalayas are sparsely populated. Climate: People usually avoid extreme climates that are very hot or very cold like Sahara Desert, polar regions of Russia, Canada and Antarctica. Soil: Fertile soils provide suitable land for agriculture. Fertile plains such as Ganga and Brahmaputra in India, Hwang-He, Chang Jiang in China and the Nile in Egypt are densely populated. Water: People prefer to live in the areas where fresh water is easily available. The river valleys of the world are densely populated while deserts have spare population. Minerals: Areas with mineral deposits are more populated. Diamond mines of South Africa and discovery of oil in the Middle east lead to settling of people in these areas. 19 Explain the Social, Cultural and Economic Factors affecting the distribution of population. Answer: Social, Cultural and Economic Factors Affecting Distribution of Population are as follows, Social: Areas of better housing, education and health facilities are more densely populated e.g., Pune Cultural: Places with religion or cultural significance attract people. Varanasi, Jerusalem and Vatican City are some examples. Economic: Industrial areas provide employment opportunities. Large number of people are attracted to these areas. Osaka in Japan and Mumbai in India are two densely populated areas 4|Page VI On the given Map, Locate and label World’s Most Populated Countries. (e) CHINA (f) INDIA (g) BRAZIL (h) USA 5|Page 6|Page