Women, Caste, and Reform — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

Imagine you are a British officer in Awadh during the rebellion. What would you do to keep your plans of fighting the rebels a top secret?

Why is Ahmedabad called 'Manchester of India'?

Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practise infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.

What was the impact of First World War on India?

Differentiate parliamentary form of government and presidential form of government.

What do you mean by criminal cases? Explain.

Imagine that you are watching the Republic Day parade on TV with a friend and she remarks, “Look at these tribals. They look so exotic. And they seem to be dancing all the time”. List three things that you would tell her about the lives of Adivasis in India.

What do you know about Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai? What did they do for improving the condition of women?

Write a short note on the various classifications of industries.

Imagine that you are a historian wanting to find out about how argriculture changed in a remote tribal area after independence. List the different ways in which you would find information on this.