Question: Describe in your own words one painting from this chapter which suggests that the British were more powerful than Indians. How does the artist depict this? Answer: The painting which depicts the discovery of the body of Tipu Sultan shows the British as more powerful than Indians. In this painting, …

Question: Why were Bengal artisans deserting villages? Answer: Bengal artisans were deserting villages because they were being pressurised to sell their goods to the Company at low prices. Question: Name the Governor-General of India when the Permanent Settlement was introduced. Answer: Charles Cornwallis. Question: What did the ‘Permanent Settlement’ actually …

Question: Give two reasons why Indian textiles were renowned all over the world. Answer: Their fine quality and beautiful craftsmanship made them renowned all over the world. Question: Why were printed Indian cotton textiles I popular in England? Answer: Printed Indian cotton textiles were popular in England for their exquisite …

Question: What was the plea of Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II? Answer: Nana Saheb pleaded that he be given his father’s pension when the latter died. Question: What was the first step taken by the Company towards ending the Mughal dynasty? Answer: The name of …

NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The National Movement: Second Phase – Quiz 8 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The National Movement: Second Phase – Quiz: Mahatma Gandhi advocate ‘satyagraha’ to fight the british. His early campaigns were at Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kaira (Kheda). …

Question: What do you know about early life of Gandhiji? Answer: The national movement entered a new phase after the arrival of Gandhiji on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar (Gujarat), he received his early education in India. Later, he went to South Africa to practice law. During his stay these he …

Question: Mention different types of activities of the tribal people. Answer: Some practiced Jhum cultivation Some were hunter-gatherers Some herded animals Some took to settled cultivation Question: Why did the British want tribal groups to settle down and become peasant cultivators? Answer: It was because settled peasants were easier to …

Question: Give an example of diversity in India. Answer: The people of India, living in different parts, speak different languages. Question: Give an example of unity in diversity among Indians. Answer: All Indians share the same national pride of having India as their motherland. Question: Why did Samir Do, the paper …

Gandhi Jayanti Speech We have provided below variety of speech on Gandhi Jayanti for the students under various words limit according to their class standard. All the Gandhi Jayanti speech are written using very easy words and small sentences for the students. Dear students, you can select any of the …

Question: Who was Nadir Shah? What was the result of his attack on Delhi? or Describe the impact of Nadir Shah’s invasion upon Delhi. Answer: Nadir Shah, the ruler of Iran, sacked and plundered the city of Delhi in 1739 CE and took away immense amounts of wealth. As a …