Class VIII - Final Examinations - History & Civics - 2014-2015

02.03.2015

Final Examination - 2014-2015
Class VIII

HISTORY & CIVICS

Time : 2 Hrs Full Marks: 80

Read the Question Paper carefully. Answer any five questions from Section-A. Do neat work. Marks will be deducted for untidy presentation and spelling errors.

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SECTION A (32 Marks)

Answer any five of the following questions

1. With reference to Panchsheel and Non-Alignment Movement, answer the following questions: (1+2+5=8)

1. Who is the architect of Panchsheel?
2. What is the significance of Non-Alignment Movement in today's world?
3. What are the principals of Panchsheel?

2. With reference to the constitution of India explain the following: (2+1+2+3=8)

1. Meaning of the Constitution?
2. Who framed it?
3. Explain Republic.
4. What is the importance of January 26th in India's struggle for Swaraj?

3. What was the impact of the French Revolution? (8)

4. With reference to the progress in art and architecture during the Gupta Period, briefly answer the following questions

1. What are the distinguishing factors of the sculptures of that period?
2. What are the characteristic features of the Ajanta painting .

5. What was the cause of conflict between the Northern and Southern states. Name the Leaders of the Northern and Southern states. 

6. Why is Bismarck called the 'Iron man of Germany'? 

SECTION B

7. Answer in one word or briefly: 

1. Who established the Ramakrishna Mission and in which year? (2)
2. Name any two main agencies of globalisation. (2)
3. Name the ruler who founded the Nalanda University. Name the ruler who destroyed it. (2)
4. When and by whom was Shimla Agreement signed?
5. Name the earliest university of ancient India. (1)
6. Name the place where the 18th SAARC summit was scheduled.
7. Write the full form of the abbreviated words (a) SAVE (b) UNICEF
8. Who is the present Secretary General of the UNO?
9. Who was the founder of Gupta Dynasty?
10. Who was against the unification of Germany?
11. Name the leader who settled the debates on the Roman Question

SECTION C

8. Write short notes on : Any two (4 1/2x2=9)

1. Fahiens Account of India
2. International Court of Justice
3. Abraham Lincoln

9. Give the importance of the following dates: (1x5=5)

1. 1863
2. 1815
3. 1919
4. 2001
5. 1870

10. Define the following: Any two (2 1/2x2=5)

1. Stamp Act
2. Three Estates
3. Gettyesburg Address
4. Terrorism

11. Name the author of the following works: (1x6=6)

1. Si-yu-ki
2. Panchatantra
3. Prayag Prashasti
4. Surya Siddhanta
5. Mudrarakshasa

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