Secondary School (English Medium) (5 to 8) Class 8 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Social Science

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Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.

Give reason.
Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

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Which one of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?

Explain the system of “subsidiary alliance”.

In what way was the administration of the Company different from that of Indian rulers?

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Which one of the following practises will not conserve LPG in your kitchen?

Describe the changes that occurred in the composition of the Company’s army.

Why were ryots reluctant to grow indigo?

What were the circumstances which led to the eventual collapse of indigo production in Bengal?

State whether true or false:
Birsa urged his followers to purify themselves, give up drinking liquor and stop believing in witchcraft and sorcery.

What accounts for the anger of the tribals against the dikus?

What was Birsa’s vision of a golden age? Why do you think such a vision appealed to the people of the region?

What was the demand of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?

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Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why?

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Why cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai?

What objections did the sepoys have to the new cartridges that they were asked to use?

What impact did Bahadur Shah Zafar’s support to the rebellion have on the people and the ruling families?

Give two examples of the following in the space provided.
Cottage industries: ____________ and _____________

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Fort Gloster is located in 

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Which one of the following is a natural fibre