THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT VIII FN SOCIAL SCIENCE -ANSWER KEY I. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN ONE WORD OR IN A SENTENCE: ( 1x10=10) 1.

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1 THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT VIII FN SOCIAL SCIENCE -ANSWER KEY I. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN ONE WORD OR IN A SENTENCE: ( 1x10=10) 1. SHRI NARENDRA MODI 2. NORWAY 3. BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR 4. TIME & TECHNOLOGY 5. THE PARLIAMENT OF INDIA 6. NANA SAHEB, BAKHAT KHAN,TANTYA TOPE,RANI LAKSHMI BAI OF JANSI (ANY TWO) 7. BIO GAS 8. BROADCAST 9. KUSUM & PALASH 10. BUILDINGS,ROADS,BRIDGES, MACHINERY (ANY TWO) II ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN TWO OR THREE SENTENCES:(2X10=20) 1 Carefully utilizing the resources so that besides meeting the requirements of the present, also takes care of future generations Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi wanted the company to recognize her adopted Son as heir to the kingdom after the death of her husband Universal adult Franchise means that all adults (18 years & above) citizens of the country have right to vote. 2 4 (A) The Baigas of Central India were reluctant to do work for others. 1 (B) The Baigas saw themselves as people of the forest who could only live 1 on the produce of the forest. It was below the dignity of Baigas to become laborers. 5 (i) Kalpakkam (ii) Tarapur (iii) Ranapratap Sagar (iv) Narora (v) Kaiga (1/2x4=2) (Any Four) 6. Shifting cultivators were found in the hilly and forested tracts of 2

2 Northeast and central India. 7 (i) The Police (ii) The Public Prosecutor (iii) The defense Lawyer 2 (iv) The Judge 8..because the factors like terrain, climate altitudes differ so much 2 over the earth. 9. The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried in a court and 2 sentenced to life imprisonment.he and his wife were sent to prison in Rangoon. He lived a miserable life & died in Rangoon jail in November (A) To select the National Government. (B) To control, guide & inform the Government. (C) Law making (Any two) III. GIVE SHORT ANSWERS FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (3x10=30) 1 (I) Jhum cultivation is also known as Shifting cultivation. 1 (ii) The cultivators cut the treetops & burnt the vegetation. They spread 1 The ash, which contained Potash, to fertilize the soil. They broadcast the Seeds. (iii) After harvest the land was left fallow for regaining fertility human can make the best use of nature to create more resources 3 by using his knowledge, skill and technology. People are human resources. 3. The Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha because: (a) More number of members (545 against 245) 1 (b) Directly elected 1 (c) Prime Minister is from the Lok Sabha 1 (d) Money bill is introduced only in the Lok Sabha 4. Causes for the failure of the revolt of 1857 : 3 (i) Lack of planning and organization.

3 (ii) Absence of a common idea. (iii) Old fashioned weapons. (iv) Lack of support from educated elites. (v) Millitary superiority of the British army. (Any three) 5 (A) A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition Is a mineral. 1 (B) (i) Iron 1/2 (ii) Salt in our food 1/2 (iii) Graphite in our pencil. 1/2 (iv) Petroleum. 1/2 6 (i) To investigate any complaint about the commission of a crime. 1 (ii) Recording statements of the witnesses. 1 (iii)collecting different kinds of evidences and to file a charge sheet in the 1 Court. 7 (i) Tribals were unhappy with the changes they were experiencing and (1x3=3) Problems they were facing under British rule. (ii) Their familiar ways of life seemed to be disappearing. (iii) Their livelihoods were under threats. (iv)their religion appeared to be in danger. (Any three) 8. Give Reasons: (1 ½ x2 =3) (i) because coal is a heavy mineral. Transporting coal to the industry Becomes costly. (ii) because it produces a variety of products like diesel, petrol, Kerosene, wax, plastics, and lubricants, which are very valuable.

4 9 (a) Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP). 1 (b) (i) The opposition Parties play a critical role in the healthy functioning of a 1 Democracy. (ii) They highlight drawbacks in various policies and programs of the 1 Government and mobilize popular support of their own policies. 10 Ferrous Minerals Non- Ferrous Minerals 3 They Contain Iron Examples: Iron Ore, Manganese They do not contain Iron Examples: Gold, Silver and Copper Chromite IV ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN DETAILS: (5X5=25) 1 (i) The British Parliament passed a new act in 1858 and transferred the 1 Powers of East India Company to the British Crown for better management Of Indian affairs. (ii) All ruling Chiefs of the country were assured that their territory would 1 Never be annexed in future. (iii) It was decided that the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army would 1 be reduced. (iv) The British decided to respect the religious and social practices of the 1 People in India. (v) Policies were made to protect landlords and give them security of 1 Rights over their land. Thus, a new phase of history began after (i) We should switch off the light after using it. 1 (ii) Prepare food on gas cookers. 1 (iii) Switch off the appliances when not in use 1

5 (iv) Minimum usage as per requirement 1 (v) Use of non- conventional energy sources to replace conventional sources 1 of energy is better way. (vi) Use of solar heaters, solar cookers, solar driers. (Any Five) 1 3 (a) A fair trial is the one in which the accused person finally gets justice. 4 The essential elements of a fair trial are: 1. A fair trial ensures that article 21 of the constitution is upheld (Right to life) 2. Accused person get the copy of the charge sheet. 3. The trial should be held in an open court, in public view. 4. The trial should be held in the presence of the accused. 5. Accused should be defended by a lawyer. 6. Advocate should be given an opportunity to cross-examine all prosecution Witnesses. 7. It is significant that the judge decide the matter only on the basis of evidence Before the court. He has to be impartial. (b). Yes, Shanti s trial was a fair trial because justice was finally done to her (i) The tribal chiefs lost much of their administrative power. 1 (ii) They were forced to follow laws made by British officials in India. 1 (iii) They also had to pay tribute to British and discipline the tribal groups on 1 behalf of the British. (iv) They lost the authority they had earlier enjoyed amongst their people. 1 (v) They were unable to fulfil their traditional functions. 1

6 5. Extraction of Minerals: 5 (i) Mining (ii) drilling (iii) Quarrying (each process should be explained) V Map Work: (5) (A) 1. Delhi 2 2. Lucknow 3. Jhansi (B) 1. Karnataka 3 2 Jharkhand 3. Gujarat

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