PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Worksheet(Answer scheme)
Name: Std: VIII Date:
Subject: Social Science
Topic: Traces of Modern Indian History
(History)
1. Name the following.
a) What gave an impetus to the production of books and newspapers?
printing press
b) Who accompanied Sir George Everest on surveys and expeditions to
gather data on Indian terrain?
William Lambton
c) What was the name of James Mill's book on India?
A History of British India
d) What is the type of history written using oral sources known as?
Oral history
2. Match the columns.
Column A Column B
a) Jawaharlal i. conducted the first complete census of an Indian city
Nehru on Dacca
b) Henry Walter ii. wrote the book Letters from a Father to His Daughter
c) Bal Gangadhar iii. divided Indian history into three periods namely,
Tilak Hindu, Muslim and British
d) James Mill iv. Kesari
a – ii, b – i, c – iv, d – iii
3. Identify the incorrect statement/s and correct them.
a) Films are a written source of history.
Films are a visual source of history.
b) The country that rules the subjugated country is called the imperialist
country.
correct
c) The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Dr.
B.R. Ambedkar.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of
Mahatma Gandhi.
d) Paintings are a valuable source of history as they help to corroborate
evidence gleaned from other sources.
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correct
e) Historical monuments reflect the prevalent architectural styles of the
period they were built in.
correct
4. Answer the questions in one sentence.
a) A film on a historical personality
Sardar (answers may vary)
b) Who discovered Mount Everest?
Sir George Everest
c) Why did the British set up archives?
to preserve administrative and other official records
d) Name any two historical monuments in India.
Gateway of India; India Gate
e) How does a census aid in the administration of a country?
making policies based on relevant information about the people
and communities
5. Answer the questions in detail.
a) Why are newspaper, books, and letters considered important
sources of the modern history of India?
circulation of ideas and thoughts; rise of national awakening;
understanding history of the period they are written in
b) The Industrial Revolution in England during the eighteenth century
had a far-reaching impact on the world. Justify the statement.
growth of industries; need for resources; increased trade; opened
up routes to other countries; resulted in colonisation
c) Why did the British carry out detailed surveys and mapping
expeditions during their rule in India?
to understand the geography and the people in different regions;
resulted in new policies
6. Identify the monument in the picture. Explain why the
monument is considered an important source of history.
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India Gate; a war memorial; tribute to the sacrifices of Indian
soldiers; symbol of national unity
7. HOTS.
a) Films are a great source of historical study of the modern period. Give
relevant examples to justify the statement.
can use 1-2 examples of historical films they may have watched,
such as Lagaan or Sher Shah (answers may vary)
b) How reliable are diaries, autobiographies, and travelogues as sources
of history? Justify your answer with proper reasons and one or two
examples.
sheds light on painting styles; influence of local styles; postures in
portraits reflect social position of the person; landscapes represent
prevailing soci0-political climate; visual representation of textual
sources and oral traditions
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