DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI
UNIT TEST-I REVISION SHEET (2022-23)
SOCIAL STUDIES
GRADE: VIII
DATE OF EXAM: 13/6/2022
TOTAL SCORE: 35 MARKS
HISTORY: From Trade to Territory (Pg.no 12-19)
CIVICS: The Indian Constitution
GEOGRAPHY: Resources
1. The British conquest of Bengal began with the Battle of ------------------2. In 1757, Robert Clive led the Company’s army against --------------------at Plassey.
3. In ----------------- the battle of Buxar was fought between Britishers and ----------------when he denied the privileges given to Britishers.
4. In 1765, the Mughal emperor appointed the company as the ------------------- of the
provinces of Bengal.
5. -------------------- is an anglicized version of the Indian word Nawab,
6. According to this policy the king had to put an army of British.
7. Name the political or commercial agents and their job was to serve and further the interest
of the company.
8. Tipu Sultan was killed defending his capital--------------------9. Policy of “paramountcy” was initiated by ---------------10. Lord Dalhousie devised a policy that came to be known as---------------------Answer the following:
1. “The Battle of Buxar was the turning point in the History of India.” justify the
statement.
2. Explain any three policies introduced by the East India Company during the process
of annexation of Indian states.
3. Give a brief account of the wars between the Marathas and the British East India
Company?
4. What were the areas of conflict between the Bengal Nawabs and the East India
Company?
5. Write a short note on Anglo- Mysore war.
CIVICS:
1. Federalism means -------------------2. Representatives are more accountable to the people in a ----------------------- form of
government.
3. -------------------- means every citizen of the country irrespective of his/her social
background have a direct role in electing their representatives.
4. ----------------- refers to the system of courts in the country; who settles disputes and
makes sure that laws are obeyed.
5. The Fundamental Rights are referred to as the -------------------- of Indian Constitution.
6. In addition to Fundamental Rights, the Constitution has a section called----------------7. One important purpose of a Constitution is to define the nature of a country’s ---------------------------8. The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to ---------------- all persons and says that
no citizen can be discriminated against on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, and
place of birth.
9. The Right to Equality is one of the--------------------------rights guaranteed by the
Indian Constitution.
10. Members of one community dominating others within the same community is known
as -------------------------11. An issue that might go against our larger interests and the Constitution helps us guard
against this. This function of the Indian Constitution is known as --------------------.
Answer the following:
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5.
‘Constitution plays a very important role in democratic societies’. Explain.
How does Indian constitution protect the minorities from the tyranny of majorities?
Why does a country need a Constitution?
Explain the key features of Indian constitution.
What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected
representatives?
GEOGRAPHY REVISION PAPER UT-1
I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
1. Which one of the following reason is best suitable as to why human beings are called the
ultimate resource on the earth?
a) Human beings can explore, develop and convert the natural resources into useful goods as
per the abilities and demands.
b) The population of human beings in the world is ever-increasing
c) Human beings are Renewable resources
d) Human beings are found everywhere on earth
2. Listed below are some important principles of sustainable development. Which one among
them is not TRUE with respect to the principles of sustainable development?
a) Respect and care for all forms of life
b) Conserve the earth’s vitality and diversity
c) Maximise the depletion of natural resources
d) Change personal attitude and practices toward the environment.
3. These resources are inorganic in nature and constitute minerals, rocks, soils, etc.
a) Abiotic resources
b) Man-made resources
c) Biotic resources
d) Natural resources
4. Name the term given to the resources that are drawn from Nature and used
without much modification.
a) Depletable
b) Human made
c) Natural resources
d) Human
5. Using resources carefully, judicially & giving them time to get renewed is called
.................
(a) Resource Development
(b) Sustainable Conservation
(c) Sustainable Development
(d) Resource Conservation
6. Which of the following is not in the favour of the conservation of nature?
(a) Switch off the bulb when not in use
(b) Close the tap immediately after using
(c) Dispose polypacks after shopping
(d) None of the above.
III.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
1. What is patent?
2. How do we measure the value of resources?
3. What do you understand by the word “utility”?
4. Write a short note on the significance of time and technology in making a substance a
resource.
5. Sustainable development and resource conservation are inter-dependent. Explain.
6. Why are humans considered as a resource?
7. List any 3 principles of Sustainable Development.
8. Define Technology, Stock of Resources and Sustainable Development.
9. Why is the use of Renewable Resources becoming increasingly famous?
10. Compare and Contrast between Human-Made resources and Human Resources.