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Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 21 Performing Arts and Artistes in Modern Times on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 21st Lesson Performing Arts and Artistes in Modern Times with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
The tribals of Arakuloya perform the dance.
A) Dhimsa
B) Sadir
C) Gusadi
D) Kuravanji
Answer:
A) Dhimsa

Question 2.
Lambadi are a semi-nomadic tribe in
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer:
B) Andhra Pradesh

Question 3.
Gusadi was performed by ………… of Adilabad.
A) the Chenchus
B) the Koyas
C) the Raj Gonds
D) Lambadi
Answer:
C) the Raj Gonds

Question 4.
Burrakatha is called …………… in coastal Andhra.
A) Burrakatha
B) Tambura katha
C) Thandhana katha
D) Jangam Katha
Answer:
D) Jangam Katha

Question 5.
Progressive artistes of the Communist Party set up the Praja Natya Mandali in
A) 1943
B) 1944
C) 1945
D) 1946
Answer:
A) 1943

Question 6.
The popularised Burrakatha artist, who awarded Padmasri was
A) Ramanjaneyulu
B) Nazar Vali
C) Ayodhya Ram
D) Sunkara Satyanarayana
Answer:
B) Nazar Vali

Question 7.
The row of lights the screen help in projecting the shadow of the screen.
A) on the backside of
B) above
C) in front of
D) by the side of
Answer:
A) on the backside of

Question 8.
The chuttuukamudu in one of the art form of ………… region.
A) Telangana
B) Andhra
C) Rayalaseema
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer:
A) Telangana

Question 9.
Natya Sastra was written by
A) Charaka
B) Siddhendra Yogi
C) Koutilya
D) Bharatha
Answer:
D) Bharatha

Question 10.
In 1935 the first stage performance given by ……………. was a mile stone.
A) Rukmini Devi
B) Bala Saraswathi
C) Naga Ratnamma
D) Anna Pavlov
Answer:
A) Rukmini Devi

Question 11.
Those who perform dance, sing, perform plays etc are called
A) Artistes
B) Singers
C) Dancers
D) Drama artists
Answer:
A) Artistes

Question 12.
…………… participate in Janapada arts.
A) Farmers
B) Ladies and gents of Girijanas
C) Form labourers
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 13.
The is one of the art form of Telangana that came out of the daily labour of the peasants.
A) Chuttarikam
B) Harikatha
C) Chuttukamudu
D) Deerghakama
Answer:
C) Chuttukamudu

Question 14.
Usually Chuttukamudu is performed by women who gather under the …………. sing chuttukamudu songs and dance to the rythm of clapping.
A) newmoon day
B) dark
C) moonlight
D) all the above
Answer:
C) moonlight

Question 15.
An example for famous Telugu Janapada Kalaroopa
A) Yakshagana
B) Jakula Bhagavatam
C) Veedhi Bhagavatam
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 16.
Chindu Bhagavatam became popular from 13th century – These words are in the book.
A) Panditharadhya Charitra
B) Basava Puranam
C) Both A & B
D) Kreedaabhiraman
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 17.
The main issue in Yakshaganam
A) Conversations
B) Songs
C) Poems
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 18.
The artistes who perform ‘Sugreeva Vijayam, Bala Nagamma katha, Rambha Rampala, Chitrangada Vilasam and Krishnarjuna Yuddham.
A) Yakshaganas
B) Kinneras
C) Kimpurushulu
D) Kuravanjis
Answer:
A) Yakshaganas

Question 19.
The Rajgonds of Adilabad perform Gusadi dance on the occassion of this festival.
A) Dussehra
B) Bathukamma
C) Deepavali
D) Sankranthi
Answer:
C) Deepavali

Question 20.
The dance performed by Devadasi in temples from centuries together.
A) Gusadi
B) Sadir
C) Lambadi
D) Kuravanji
Answer:
A) Gusadi

Question 21.
……………….. wear clothes stitched with glass beads and mirrors.
A) Gonds
B) Devadasis
C) Lambadis
D) Kuravanjis
Answer:
B) Devadasis

Question 22.
A group dance by women, interpreting literary or poetic compositions, typically on the theme of fulfilment of the love of a girl for her beloved.
A) Gusadi
B) Sadir
C) Kuchipudi
D) Kuravanji
Answer:
D) Kuravanji

Question 23.
Which dance is related to Kuchipudi in AP?
A) Bharatha Natyam
B) Yakshaganam
C) Kuchipudi Natyam
D) Kuravanji
Answer:
C) Kuchipudi Natyam

Question 24.
The kalaroopam that was formed in the background of Veerasaivam in 12th & 13th
A) Burrakatha
B) Harikatha
C) Jangala katha
D) Tholubommalata
Answer:
A) Burrakatha

Question 25.
The drummer to the right of the performer comments on issue
A) Mythological
B) Janapada
C) Political
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 26.
The writer of Nritya Ratnavali
A) Jayapa Senani
B) Rudra Senani
C) Veerabhadrudu
D) Vidyanathudu
Answer:
A) Jayapa Senani

Question 27.
Burrakatha is performed mostly during this festival.
A) Dussehra
B) Sankranthi
C) Deepavali
D) Both A & B
Answer:
D) Both A & B

Question 28.
………….. performed may Burrakathas during the Telangana movement.
A) Narayana
B) Salim
C) Nazar
D) Gokuldas
Answer:
C) Nazar

Question 29.
Sunkara Satyanarayana’s ‘Telangana’ was written in
A) 1940
B) 1944
C) 1948
D) 1952
Answer:
B) 1944

Question 30.
Burrakatha mainly focussed on
A) the oppression of the feudal landlord, Vishnuru Deshmukh
B) the heroism of Bandagi, a Muslim peasant
C) both A & B
D) none
Answer:
C) both A & B

Question 31.
Presently, government uses Burrakatha to advertise these issues.
A) Literacy
B) Aids
C) Railway
D) Both A & B
Answer:
D) Both A & B

Question 32.
Puppets are made of ………….
A) sealing vax
B) glass beads
C) bangles
D) animal skins
Answer:
D) animal skins

Question 33.
The size of puppets
A) 1 to 3 feet
B) 1 to 4 feet
C) 1 to 5 feet
D) 1 to 6 feet
Answer:
D) 1 to 6 feet

Question 34.
Number of Artistes in Tolubommalata
A) 8 to 10
B) 10 to 12
C) 8 to 12
D) No limit
Answer:
C) 8 to 12

Question 35.
The main topic in Tolubommalata
A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharatam
C) Local Veeragadhas
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 36.
……………. a well known dancer brought Perini dance into lime light.
A) Bhanumathi Rama Krishna
B) Nataraj Rama Krishna
C) Yamini Purnima
D) Yamini Krishna Murthy
Answer:
B) Nataraj Rama Krishna

Question 37.
The writer of Natyasastra
A) Natyamuni
B) Bharata
C) Narada
D) Tumbura
Answer:
B) Bharata

Question 38.
Bharatanatyam belongs to this state
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Tamilnadu
D) Kerala
Answer:
C) Tamilnadu

Question 39.
Bharatanatyam springs flow
A) Tholubommalata
B) Gusadi
C) Sadir dance
D) Burrakatha
Answer:
C) Sadir dance

Question 40.
Devadasis have skills in this
A) Music
B) Dance
C) Both A & B
D) Sahityam
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 41.
The Gurus who teach dance
A) Sahitivettalu
B) Nattuvanars
C) Vedantists
D) Kala Brindas
Answer:
B) Nattuvanars

Question 42.
Which system was banned by an act in Bombay, Madras Presidency during 1934-1947?
A) Devadasi
B) Vetti
C) Slave
D) woman marraiges
Answer:
A) Devadasi

Question 43.
The musical instrument made with the hide of the goa attracts and makes the people to dance when it is played with two sticks.
A) Dappu
B) Tambura
C) Sitara
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Dappu

Question 44.
………….. was a freedom fighter and lawyer who had also learnt Bharatanatyam.
A) Bharathendru Harischandra
B) E. Krishna Iyer
C) N.T. Rama Rao
D) A. Nageswara Rao
Answer:
B) E. Krishna Iyer

Question 45.
……………… person a main role in establishing Music Academy in Madras.
A) N.T. Rama Rao
B) A. Nageswara Rao
C) E. Krishna Iyer
D) Chiranjeevi
Answer:
C) E. Krishna Iyer

Question 46.
…………..,Western artist started taking interest in the artistic heritage of India.
A) Ballerina Anna Parlova
B) William Jones
C) Maxmuller
D) Haimen darf
Answer:
A) Ballerina Anna Parlova

Question 47.
The spiritual heritage of India was being promoted by Westerners in the ……………..
A) Alwars movement
B) Theosophical movement
C) Nayanars movement
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Theosophical movement

Question 48.
……………. advised Rukmini Devi to learn Indian classical dance.
A) Anna Pavlova
B) Arundhathi Adangal
C) Vasanth male
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Anna Pavlova

Question 49.
Rukmini Devi’s debut performance in …………. was a mile stone.
A) 1930
B) 1935
C) 1940
D) 1945
Answer:
B) 1935

Question 50.
…………… encouraged the Devadasis tradition art.
A) Bala Saraswathi
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Durgabhai Deshmukh
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Bala Saraswathi

Question 51.
A diversity of styles from which the nattuvaranas being recognised.
A) Pandanallur
B) Vazhuvur
C) Thanjavur
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 52.
…………. acheived esteem that by the late 20th century.
A) Tholubommalata
B) Gusadi
C) Sadir
D) Bharata Natya
Answer:
D) Bharata Natya

Question 53.
The generation that protected the traditional dance is declined due to
A) nattuvanars were changed as teachers
B) without Nattuvanars many others came as teachers
C) changed as Janapada Kalarupam
D) none
Answer:
B) without Nattuvanars many others came as teachers

Question 54.
The dance was performed to worship Lord Siva aggressively in front of a Nataraj idol at the Siva temples and to motivate soldiers before going to wars.
A) Kuchipudi
B) Bharatha Natyam
C) Perini Nrityam
D) Sadir
Answer:
C) Perini Nrityam

Question 55.
Only men perform this dance.
A) Kuchipudi
B) Bharata Natyam
C) Perini Nrityam
D) Sadir
Answer:
C) Perini Nrityam

Question 56.
This dance form has been in practice since 13th century.
A) Perini Nrityam
B) Kuchipudi
C) Bharatanatyam
D) Gusadi
Answer:
A) Perini Nrityam

Question 57.
Choose the correct matching
1) Burrakatha                   ( )              a) Moscow Polimeralona
2) SK. Nazar Vali               ( )              b) The story of Tambura
3) Travelling artists           ( )              c) Natya Sastra
4) Bharatha                       ( )              d) Tholubommalata
5) Sadir                             ( )              e) The gurus of devadasis
6) Nattuvanars                  ( )              f) Devadasi
7) Anna Pavlov                  ( )             g) Odisha
8) Kathak                           ( )             h) Interested in artistic heritage of India
9) Bala Saraswathi             ( )             i) Rukmini Devi
10) Kalakshetra                  ( )             j) Devadasi lineage
A) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 -f, 4 – e, 5 – c, 6 – h, 7 – i, 8 – j, 9 – d, 10 – g
B) 1 – g, 2 – h, 3 – i, 4 – j, 5 – a, 6 – b, 7 – c, 8 – f, 9 – d, 10 – e
C) 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – c, 5 – f, 6 – e, 7 – h, 8 – g, 9 – j, 10 – i
D) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – h, 6 – i, 7 – j, 8 – e, 9 – f, 10 – g
Answer:
C) 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – c, 5 – f, 6 – e, 7 – h, 8 – g, 9 – j, 10 – i

Question 58.
The person looks like

A) a seller
B) a travelling fakir
C) a travelling bairagi
D) Both B and C
Answer:
A) a seller

Question 59.
‘Vinara Bharata Veera Kumara Vijayam Manadera’. ‘Tandana Tana’ is the popular refrain of the …………..
A) Burrakatha
B) Harikatha
C) Suggukatha
D) Oggukatha
Answer:
A) Burrakatha

Question 60.
Name the dance.

A) Dhimsa
B) Lambadi
C) Gusadi
D) Kuravanji
Answer:
B) Lambadi

Question 61.
‘Thandana Thana’ is the popular refrain of our art
A) Tholubommalata
B) Burrakatha
C) Oggukatha
D) None
Answer:
B) Burrakatha

Question 62.
We see this kind of dance in this film ………..

A) Bahubali
B) Rudramadevi
C) Goutamiputra Satakarni
D) None
Answer:
A) Bahubali

Question 63.
Why are the traditional forms of arts turning away?
A) Due to Cinemas
B) Due to Television programmes
C) Landlords and headmen no longer patronise them
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 64.
………………….. led a campaign against Devadasi system in Hyderabad.
A) Bhagya Reddy Varma
B) Kandukuri Veerasalingam Pantulu
C) Chilakamarthi Laxmi Narasimham Panthulu
D) None
Answer:
A) Bhagya Reddy Varma

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 20 Understanding Secularism on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 20th Lesson Understanding Secularism with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
Hitler persecuted the Jews in ………….. and killed them.
A) Germany
B) France
C) the Netherlands
D) England
Answer:
A) Germany

Question 2.
Israel is a …………….. country.
A) Muslim
B) Jewish
C) Christian
D) Buddhist
Answer:
B) Jewish

Question 3.
In Saudi Arabia ………………. are not allowed to build a temple or church.
A) Non-Hindus
B) Non-Christians
C) Non-Muslims
D) Non-Jains
Answer:
C) Non-Muslims

Question 4.
The Indian Constitution contains that protect us against State power as well as against the tyranny of the majority.
A) directive principles
B) civil laws
C) criminal laws
D) fundamental rights
Answer:
D) fundamental rights

Question 5.
The Indian Constitution is distancing itself from ……………
A) religion
B) people
C) leaders
D) parties
Answer:
A) religion

Question 6.
The Indian Constitution gives ………….. to religious community educational institutions.
A) political rights
B) financial aid
C) moral support
D) social rights
Answer:
B) financial aid

Question 7.
In America, the government school children begin their school day reciting the ……………
A) prayer
B) poems
C) pledge of Allegiance
D) none of the above
Answer:
C) pledge of Allegiance

Question 8.
The Indian Constitution guarantees the
A) People properties
B) Directive principles
C) Civil laws
D) Fundamental rights
Answer:
D) Fundamental rights

Question 9.
Indian state is a ………… state.
A) Secular
B) Religious
C) Above two
D) None of the above
Answer:
A) Secular

Question 10.
In Feb, 2004 …………. passed a law banning any conspicuous religious or political signs or symbols.
A) Germany
B) France
C) America
D) Russia
Answer:
B) France

Question 11.
Jews were persecuted and killed in Germany by …………..
A) Benitho Mussolini
B) Adolf Hitler
C) Winston Churchill
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Adolf Hitler

Question 12.
The nation of Jews.
A) America
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Israel
D) Palestina
Answer:
C) Israel

Question 13.
In this country, Non-Muslims are not permitted to construct temples and prayer halls.
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) Kuwait
Answer:
A) Saudi Arabia

Question 14.
If any government gives official status to a religion it is a ………….
A) Secular state
B) Non religious state
C) Religious state
D) Anti religious state
Answer:
C) Religious state

Question 15.
In keeping with this idea (secularism) of religious freedom for all, ………….. also adopted a strategy of separating the power of religion and the power of the state.
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Afghanistan
Answer:
A) India

Question 16.
Separation of religion from the government is
A) Nonreligious
B) Religious
C) Secular
D) Non related to religion
Answer:
C) Secular

Question 17.
This country faced several shortages of labour in 1960s
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh
D) France
Answer:
D) France

Question 18.
The main objective of a Secular state as per the belief of India.
A) One religious community should not dominate another.
B) Some members of a religion do not dominate the other members of the same religious community.
C) The state should not enforce any particular religion on individuals nor takes away the religious freedom of individuals.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 19.
The Indian Union
A) Stays away from religion
B) Stays near to the religion
C) Gives any type of importance to the religion
D) All the religion
Answer:
A) Stays away from religion

Question 20.
The Indian Constitution
A) encourages the untouchability
B) bans the untouchability
C) ignores the untouchability
D) none
Answer:
B) bans the untouchability

Question 21.
This is one of the rights provided by the Indian Constitution
A) encouraging violence
B) establishing own schools, colleges by the religious institutions
C) creating opportunities for robberies etc.
D) encouraging the persons who are anti-social elements
Answer:
B) establishing own schools, colleges by the religious institutions

Question 22.
The first amendment to the American Constitution
A) Prohibits the free exercise or establishment of the religion
B) Opposing the religion
C) Transparency
D) None
Answer:
A) Prohibits the free exercise or establishment of the religion

Question 23.
The nation which does not interfere in the religion
A) America
B) India
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Pakistan
Answer:
A) America

Question 24.
In Indian secularism, though the state is not strictly separate from religion, it does maintain a distance vis-a-vis religion.
A) Principled
B) Rajyabaddha
C) Samajabaddha
D) None
Answer:
A) Principled

Question 25.
In Feb 2004 passed a law banning students from wearing any conspicuous religious or political signs or symbols such as Islamic headscarf, Jewish skullcaps, or large Christian crosses.
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Saudi Arabia
D) France
Answer:
D) France

Question 26.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                                              Group – B
1) Fundamental Rights                              ( )      a) Civil laws
2) Germany                                                ( )      b) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Suspension of Fundamental Rights       ( )      c) that have guarantees
4) Equal inheritance rights                         ( )      d) In emergency
5) Under God                                             ( )      e) Hitler
A) 1 – e, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a, 5 – d
B) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a, 5 – e
C) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – c
D) 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – b
Answer:
D) 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – b

Question 27.
Separation of religion from the government.
A) gives protection to the minorities
B) opposes the domination of the majorities
C) takes care in not violating the fundamental rights.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 28.
India can be called Secular
A) It neglects the fundamental rights
B) The Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights
C) Not giving religious freedom
D) Suffers the individuals with religious issues.
Answer:
B) The Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights

Question 29.
‘The Indian Constitution grants the right to religious communities to set up their own schools even though it is secular.’
Pick the correct comment.
A) India is neither secular nor religious.
B) The intervention of the state can also be in the form of support.
C) Both A and B
D) A only
Answer:
B) The intervention of the state can also be in the form of support.

Question 30.

The flag is of ………….
A) the U.S.A.
B) the U.K.
C) the U.A.E.
D) Canada
Answer:
A) the U.S.A.

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 19 Social and Religious Reform Movements on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 19th Lesson Social and Religious Reform Movements with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
…………… introduced the printing press in India.
A) Europeans
B) Americans
C) Africans
D) Chinese
Answer:
A) Europeans

Question 2.
Rammohan Roy was a ……………
A) Gujarathi
B) Bengali
C) Maharashtrian
D) Karnatic
Answer:
B) Bengali

Question 3.
Keshav Sen was the disciple of
A) Dayanada
B) Vivekananda
C) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
D) Narayana Guru
Answer:
C) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Question 4.
Arya Samaj was established in
A) 1864
B) 1876
C) 1874
D) 1875
Answer:
D) 1875

Question 5.
Gurukul Kangri University is in
A) Haridwar
B) Rishikesh
C) Badrinath
D) Kedaranath
Answer:
A) Haridwar

Question 6.
MAO was established in
A) Lucknow
B) Aligarh
C) Kashmir
D) Allahabad
Answer:
B) Aligarh

Question 7.
‘Sati’ was banned officially in
A) 1821
B) 1820
C) 1829
D) 1825
Answer:
C) 1829

Question 8.
‘Brahma Samaj’ was founded by
A) Bhagya Reddy Varma
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Gurajada Appa Rao
D) Kandukuri Veeresalingam
Answer:
D) Kandukuri Veeresalingam

Question 9.
Sharada Sadan in Mumbai was set up by
A) Ramabai
B) Savitri bai
C) Sarada mother
D) Jyothiba pule
Answer:
A) Ramabai

Question 10.
The person who said ‘Daliths were Adi Andhras’
A) Narayana guru
B) Bhagya Reddy Varma
C) Ambedkar
D) Kandukuri
Answer:
B) Bhagya Reddy Varma

Question 11.
…………. criticised orthodoxy among both Hindus and Muslims and pointed out oneness of God and equality of all human beings.
A) Non-Athiests
B) Bhakthi Saints
C) Ajeevakas
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Bhakthi Saints

Question 12.
The Christians used for religious propoganda
A) Educational institutions
B) Hospitals
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 13.
Several European scholars studied the ancient literature of India, translated them, published them as books, and also influenced by them, therefore they were called
A) Paschatya pandits
B) Orientalists
C) Nation scholar
D) Foreign scholars
Answer:
B) Orientalists

Question 14.
Raja Rama Mohan Roy born in Bengal in the year
A) 1770
B) 1771
C) 1772
D) 1774
Answer:
C) 1772

Question 15.
The main concepts of Raja Rama Mohan Roy
A) God is only one
B) Idol worship and sacrificing is not correct
C) Rejecting the supremacy of the priests
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 16.
The Brahma Samaj was established by Raja Rama Mohan Roy in
A) 1825
B) 1826
C) 1827
D) 1828
Answer:
D) 1828

Question 17.
Raja Ramo Mohan Roy died in Bristal in
A) 1830
B) 1831
C) 1832
D) 1833
Answer:
D) 1833

Question 18.
Who lead the Brahmo Samaj after the death of Raja Rama Mohana Roy?
A) Devendranath Tagore
B) Keshav Chandrasen
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 19.
Who established the Prarthana Samaj?
A) R.G. Bhandarkar
B) M.G. Ranade
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 20.
The Brahma Samaj was established in A.P.
A) Veeresalingam Panthulu
B) Janga Reddy
C) Bhagya Varma
D) Chilakamarthi Laxmi Narasimham Panthulu
Answer:
A) Veeresalingam Panthulu

Question 21.
At last Keshavsen became the disciple of this person.
A) Rama Krishna Paramahamsa
B) Swami Vivekananda
C) Dayananda Saraswathi
D) Raja Rama Mohan Roy
Answer:
A) Rama Krishna Paramahamsa

Question 22.
The Rama Krishna Mission was established by
A) Rama Krishna Paramahamsa
B) Swamy Vivekananda
C) Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi
D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Answer:
B) Swamy Vivekananda

Question 23.
Vivekananda wanted to adopt positive qualities of the European culture like.
A) Freedom
B) Respect for women
C) Work ethic, technology
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 24.
Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi was a social reformer during time
A) 1820 – 1880
B) 1824 – 1883
C) 1880 – 1903
D) 1857 – 1907
Answer:
B) 1824 – 1883

Question 25.
The Arya Samaj was established in 1875 by
A) Ram Mohan Roy
B) Dayananda Saraswathi
C) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
D) Swamy Vivekananda
Answer:
B) Dayananda Saraswathi

Question 26.
The book written by Dayananda Saraswathi
A) Satyartha Prakash
B) Rigveda Bhashya
C) Both A & B
D) Kadambari
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 27.
His basic aim was to become “Part of Hindu society rather than to remain outside of it”.
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Naryana Guru
C) Bhagya Reddy Varma
D) Arige Rama Swamy
Answer:
C) Bhagya Reddy Varma

Question 28.
These were rejected by Maulvis
A) Modern science
B) Philosophy
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 29.
The person that wished the end of the enemity between the Muslims and the Britishers.
A) Sri Syed Ahmed Khan
B) Fazal Ali
C) Rehmat Ali
D) Abdul Latif
Answer:
A) Sri Syed Ahmed Khan

Question 30.
The movement started by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for social reforms and spreading of modern education. ( )
A) Brahma Samaj
B) Arya Samaj
C) Theosophical Society
D) Aligarh Movement
Answer:
D) Aligarh Movement

Question 31.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan started scientific society in
A) 1860
B) 1864
C) 1870
D) 1872
Answer:
B) 1864

Question 32.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan estabiised Mohammada Anglo Oriented college in Aligarh
A) 1870
B) 1872
C) 1875
D) 1880
Answer:
C) 1875

Question 33.
The burning herself with the dead body of her husband is called
A) Pathi
B) Pathni
C) Sati
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Sati

Question 34.
In ……….. year, a law was passed to disallow marriage of girls below 10 years.
A) 1840
B) 1846
C) 1850
D) 1856
Answer:
B) 1846

Question 35.
In which year disallow marriage of girls was raised to 12 years?
A) 1929
B) 1930
C) 1890
D) 1891
Answer:
D) 1891

Question 36.
Which Act enhanced the age of marriage of girl children to 14 years in 1929?
A) Saraswathi Act
B) Sarada Act
C) Marriage Limitation Act
D) Education Act
Answer:
B) Sarada Act

Question 37.
The marriage age for girls is 18 years and for boys is 21 years’. This was fixed in the year.
A) 1978
B) 1980
C) 1991
D) 1992
Answer:
A) 1978

Question 38.
“The Jagan Mitra Mandali’ was established by Bhagya Reddy Varma in the year
A) 1906
B) 1926
C) 1936
D) 1946
Answer:
A) 1906

Question 39.
………….. promoted the adoption of Buddhism by Dalits.
A) Bhagya Reddy Varma
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Arige Rama Swamy
D) Narayana Guru
Answer:
A) Bhagya Reddy Varma

Question 40.
The first widow remarriage was celebrated in Calcutta
A) 1856
B) 1857
C) 1855
D) 1858
Answer:
A) 1856

Question 41.
During Nizam rule under the British Paramountcy, social reformers like Mohib Hussain started a journal for writing on women’s
issues.
A) Mullim – e – Niswan
B) Shamsher
C) Gora
D) Rajak
Answer:
A) Mullim – e – Niswan

Question 42.
……………… encouraged women to participate in non-co-operation and Satyagraha movements.
A) Gandhiji
B) Nehru
C) Patel
D) Bhagya Reddy Varma
Answer:
A) Gandhiji

Question 43.
“Our nation is most conservative and adament in nature, it adheres to the oldest customs and habits”. Who said these words?
A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B) Mohib Hussain
C) Abdul Latif
D) Md. Gayyum
Answer:
B) Mohib Hussain

Question 44.
Who is the person played a key role in attaining Women’s rights in Maharashtra?
A) Savitri Bai Phule
B) Durgabhai Deshmukh
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) None
Answer:
A) Savitri Bai Phule

Question 45.
She is the first teacher in the school established by Jyothiba Phule for girls of untouchables in Pune in 1848.
A) Durgabhai Deshmukh
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Savitribai Phule
D) Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
Answer:
C) Savitribai Phule

Question 46.
The ‘Satya Sodhak Samaj’ was founded by
A) Jyothiba Phule
B) Raja Rama Mohan Roy
C) Gopala Krishna Gokhale
D) Madan Mohan Malaviya
Answer:
A) Jyothiba Phule

Question 47.
Who worked hard for the diseased people due to plague in Maharashtra?
A) Savitri Bai Phule
B) Meerabai
C) Tulasi Bai
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Savitri Bai Phule

Question 48.
………………. person worked with Savitri bai.
A) Meerabai
B) Ahalya bai
C) Tarabai
D) Tulasi bai
Answer:
C) Tarabai

Question 49.
Ramabai was born in this state.
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Gao
D) U.P.
Answer:
B) Maharashtra

Question 50.
“The men behave with ladies like as with animals” – Who said these words.
A) Tara Bai
B) Rama bai
C) Savitribai
D) Tulasi bai
Answer:
B) Rama bai

Question 51.
The ‘Sarada Sadan’ school and Ashram was established in Mumbai by
A) Ramabai
B) Tarabai
C) Savitribai
D) Meerabai
Answer:
A) Ramabai

Question 52.
Who opened schools in Kolkata and Patna for Muslim girls?
A) Ramabai
B) Tarabai
C) Both A & B
D) Begam Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
Answer:
D) Begam Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

Question 53.
These persons played a keyrole in educating the children of lower castes
A) Christian Missionaries
B) Islam religious heads
C) Popes
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Christian Missionaries

Question 54.
Jyothiba Phule was born in the state of
A) West Bengal
B) Utter Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra
Answer:
D) Maharashtra

Question 55.
The main principles of ‘Satya Sodhak Samaj’
A) Truth
B) Equality
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 56.
The book written by Jyothiba Phule
A) Salam
B) Gulamgiri
C) Vandemataram
D) Untouchability
Answer:
B) Gulamgiri

Question 57.
Who called upon the low castes to conduct marriage and death ceremonies without Brahmins?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) Jyothiba Phule
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
B) Jyothiba Phule

Question 58.
Who preached the idea of ‘One Jathi, One God and One Religion for all?
A) Jyothiba Phule
B) Narayana Guru
C) Sukhdev
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer:
B) Narayana Guru

Question 59.
…………… called upon the Ezhava community to give up making liquor and animal sacrifices.
A) Naryana Guru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Jyothiba Phule
D) Savitribai Phule
Answer:
A) Naryana Guru

Question 60.
……………. said that building schools for children was more important than building temples.
A) Narayana Guru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Savitri bai
D) Jyothiba Phule
Answer:
A) Narayana Guru

Question 61.
……………. was one of the first dalits to obtain college education in India.
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) Naryana Guru
C) Jyothi baphule phule
D) None
Answer:
A) B.R. Ambedkar

Question 62.
In ………………. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar began public movements for the rights to dalits to use public drinking water resources and to enter Hindu temples.
A) 1920
B) 1927
C) 1930
D) 1932
Answer:
B) 1927

Question 63.
He was invited in 1932 by the colonial government to a conference on political future of India.
A) Narayana Guru
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C) Bhagya Reddy Varma
D) Jyothiba Phule
Answer:
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 64.
Who named the untouchables as ‘Harijans’ or ‘people of God’?
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Bhagya Reddy Varma
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Arige Ramaswammy
Answer:
C) Mahatma Gandhi

Question 65.
The first law minister of Independent India.
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Muthaiah
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Alladi Krishna Swamy Iyer
Answer:
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 66.
The President of the Drafting Committee of our Indian Constitution.
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Dr. B.R, Ambedkar
C) Babu Jagjeevan Ram
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 67.
………….. fought for women extensive economic and social rights.
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Babu Jagjeevan Ram
D) Eswari bai
Answer:
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 68.
Who fought for the Rights of dalits in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B) Bhagya Reddy Varma
C) Arige Ramaswamy
D) Narayana Guru
Answer:
B) Bhagya Reddy Varma

Question 69.
The original name of Bhagya Reddy Varna.
A) Gorati Venkayya
B) Medari Bagaiah
C) Arige Rama Swamy
D) Naryana Guru
Answer:
B) Medari Bagaiah

Question 70.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                                Group – B
1) Raja Rammohan Roy        ( )               a) Arya Samaj
2) Vivekananda                     ( )               b) Brahmo Samaj
3) Keshav Sen                       ( )               c) Satya Shodhak Samaj
4) Dayananda Saraswathi     ( )               d) Ramakrishna Mission
5) Jyotiba Phule                    ( )               e) Prarthana Samaj
A) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – e
B) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – a
C) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – c
D) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e
Answer:
C) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – c

Question 71.
Group – A                                                     Group – B
1) 1875                                      ( )               a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
2) 1856                                      ( )               b) The death of Rammohan Roy
3) 1833                                      ( )               c) MAO
4) Satyartha Prakash                 ( )               d) First widow remarriage
5) A Scientific Society 1864      ( )               e) Swami Dayananda Saraswathi
A) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – e, 5 – a
B) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – a
C) 1 – c, 2 – b, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – e
D) 1 – a, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – b
Answer:
A) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – e, 5 – a

Question 72.
‘Many Christian Missionaries came to India along with the European companies’
A) To preach Christianity
B) To spread Christianity
C) Both A and B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A and B

Question 73.
In 1846, a law was passed to disallow marriage of girls below ten years. In 1891 this was raised to 12 years. In 1929, through the Sharada Act, the minimum age was raised to 14 years. The limit was raised in 1978 to 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys.
Pick the correct comment.
A) The age is raised for the mental and physical maturity.
B) Child marriages are failures.
C) I don’t know.
D) All the above
Answer:
A) The age is raised for the mental and physical maturity.

Question 74.
Name the picture.

A) Kandukuri Veeresalingam
B) Narayana Guru
C) Jyothiba Phule
D) Raja Ramamohan Roy
Answer:
A) Kandukuri Veeresalingam

Question 75.
Connect Jyothiba Phule with one of the following.
A) Arya Samaj
B) Satya Sodhak Samaj
C) Brahma Samaj
D) None
Answer:
B) Satya Sodhak Samaj

Question 76.
The person connected to the Constitution at present in the hearts of people
A) Dr. B.R. Prasad
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) All the above
Answer:
C) B.R. Ambedkar

Question 77.
The followers of Dayananda Saraswathi established after his death in 1883.
A) National Educational Institutions
B) Dayanand Anglo Vedic Schools
C) Guru Kulas
D) Judicial Educational Institutions
Answer:
B) Dayanand Anglo Vedic Schools

Question 78.
The ‘Sati’ was banned officially in
A) 1820
B) 1829
C) 1830
D) 1835
Answer:
B) 1829

Question 79.
The year of Widow Remarriage Act passed.
A) 1850
B) 1855
C) 1860
D) 1865
Answer:
B) 1855

Question 80.
Who fought against the practice of polygamy?
A) Vivekananda
B) Vidyasagar
C) Rama Krishna Paramahamsa
D) Dayananda Saraswathi
Answer:
B) Vidyasagar

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 18 Rights Approach to Development on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 18th Lesson Rights Approach to Development with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
Like the idea of ………….. the idea of human rights has gained ground all over the world during the last 300 years.
A) Democracy
B) Dictatorship
C) Monarchy
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Democracy

Question 2.
Providing resources to the ………….. by government is a fundamental right.
A) People
B) Poor people
C) Rich
D) Foreigners
Answer:
B) Poor people

Question 3.
U.N.O. was formed in the year
A) 1954
B) 1964
C) 1945
D) 1956
Answer:
C) 1945

Question 4.
If the people are not able to enjoy the fundamental rights, they can approach the ……………. to get them.
A) Raj Bhavan
B) Assembly
C) Parliament
D) Court
Answer:
D) Court

Question 5.
Programmes which are undertaken to benefit the poor and remove poverty do not reach the needy due to
A) corruption
B) their number
C) improper planning
D) none of the above
Answer:
A) corruption

Question 6.
Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) was started in the ………… state.
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar
D) Gujarat
Answer:
B) Rajasthan

Question 7.
At the national level RTI was passed by the Parliament in ………….
A) 1995
B) 2002
C) 2005
D) 2009
Answer:
C) 2005

Question 8.
The ……………. don’t withhold the information for a very long period.
A) Politicians
B) Opposition
C) Agents
D) Government departments
Answer:
D) Government departments

Question 9.
………….. demanded the British colonial government to make a law for free and compulsory education for all children of the country.
A) Gokhale
B) Tilak
C) Gandhi
D) Nehru
Answer:
A) Gokhale

Question 10.
The 86th Amendment was made in the year
A) 2000
B) 2002
C) 2005
D) 2012
Answer:
B) 2002

Question 11.
Like the idea of democracy, the idea 0f ………… has gained ground all over the world during the last 300 years.
A) human rights
B) human duties
C) directive principles
D) single citizen ship
Answer:
A) human rights

Question 12.
The most important points in human rights.
A) The right to dignified life
B) The right to liberty and freedom
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 13.
It also declares that the education should ensure all the round development of the children.
A) tearing through activities
B) discovery and research
C) exploration
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 14.
The UNO was established in
A) 1944
B) 1945
C) 1946
D) 1950
Answer:
B) 1945

Question 15.
The government system is very
A) Large
B) Complex
C) Both A & B
D) none
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 16.
Under which banner, a group of people organised themselves and demanded information?
A) Kisan Sakthi
B) Mazdoor Kisan Sakthi Sangathan
C) All India Kisan Mazdoor Union
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Mazdoor Kisan Sakthi Sangathan

Question 17.
A law making it compulsory to give official information was made in the state of Rajasthan in
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1993
D) 1995
Answer:
D) 1995

Question 18.
The year of Right to Information Act by Parliament at National level is
A) 2000
B) 2002
C) 2003
D) 2005
Answer:
D) 2005

Question 19.
MKSS used to conduct meetings called
A) Jan Sunvayi
B) Janvayi
C) Vayizan
D) Voice of the people
Answer:
A) Jan Sunvayi

Question 20.
In every government office there should be an officer incharge to respond to these questions, he or she is known as
A) Information Officer
B) Co-ordination Officer
C) Health Officer
D) Related department head
Answer:
A) Information Officer

Question 21.
Under the Act, it is also compulsory for every government office to declare certain information in public even without being asked by the people.
A) Right to Freedom
B) Right to Information
C) Right to Equality
D) Right to Independance
Answer:
B) Right to Information

Question 22.
People’s agitations are happened to attain these
A) Right to Employment
B) Right to Food
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 23.
………….. demanded the British colonial government that they make a law for free and compulsory education for all children of the country.
A) Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B) Surendranath Benarjee
C) Dada Bhai Naoroji
D) Swamy Dayanand Saraswathi
Answer:
A) Gopalakrishna Gokhale

Question 24.
The Parliament recognised education as fundamental right in this year
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2002
D) 2003
Answer:
C) 2002

Question 25.
The Constitutional ammendment in which the education is declared as fundamental right.
A) 80
B) 69
C) 74
D) 86
Answer:
D) 86

Question 26.
The year of 86th Constitutional ammendment.
A) 2002
B) 2003
C) 2004
D) 2005
Answer:
A) 2002

Question 27.
According to this (education as fundamental right) act by the government ‘the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages
A) 6 to 14 years
B) 7 to 15 years
C) 5 to 15 years
D) 6 to 12 years
Answer:
A) 6 to 14 years

Question 28.
This law was finally passed in ……………. and is called the Right to Children to Free and compulsory education act.
A) 2009
B) 2010
C) 2011
D) 2012
Answer:
A) 2009

Question 29.
It also declares that the education should ensure of the children.
A) like a burden
B) all round development
C) dictator like
D) encouraging the violence
Answer:
B) all round development

Question 30.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A Group -B
1) JanSunvayi ( ) a) A Fundamental right
2) Website ( ) b) 2005
3) RTI ( ) c) 2009
4) RTE ( ) d) People’s hearings
5) Education ( ) e) Internet
A) 1 – a, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – c, 5 – b
B) 1 – e, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b, 5 – c
C) 1- a, 2 – b, 3 – d, 4 – c, 5 – e
D) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – a
Answer:
D) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – a

Question 31.

Pick the correct comment.
A) The monsoon failed this year.
B) This is a year of famine.
C) No food grains are avilable.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 32.
‘Right to Information Act.
Pick the correct comment.
A) No board examinations till 5th Class
B) Free and compulsory education to 614 years children
C) More accountability to the governments
D) All the above
Answer:
C) More accountability to the governments

Question 33.
Who is Andhra Pradesh R.T.I commissioner?
A) Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmed
B) Smt. Lam Thantiya Kumari
C) M. Vijaya Nirmala
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 34.
In which of the following cases children can complain to the courts against the authorities.
A) The neighbourhood schools are not available
B) Sufficient no. of teachers are not available in the schools
C) If a child is beaten or terrorised
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 35.
Who is the information officer in a High School?
A) Social Studies teacher
B) Science teacher
C) Headmaster
D) P.D.
Answer:
C) Headmaster

Question 36.
Poverty means.
A) lack of resources like land or education to make a living.
B) it means lack of gainful employment, health services, education, food etc.
C) lack of voice to be heard and ability to influence the formulation of policies or implementation of programmes by the government.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 17 Understanding Poverty on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 17th Lesson Understanding Poverty with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
To perform our daily duties we need
A) energy
B) bravery
C) money
D) cleverness
Answer:
A) energy

Question 2.
One tea spoon of oil gives us k.cal.
A) 50
B) 90
C) 100
D) 150
Answer:
B) 90

Question 3.
In the urban areas ………….. of the persons have food that is deficient in calories.
A) 2/5ths
B) 1 /5th
C) 3/5ths
D) 4/5ths
Answer:
C) 3/5ths

Question 4.
The people intake 1624 k.cal. food as daily average.
A) Rich
B) Middle class
C) Poor
D) Poorest
Answer:
D) Poorest

Question 5.
More than of people in India still depend upon agricultural activities for their livelihood.
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer:
A) 50%

Question 6.
The Indian Constitution refers to the right to work under the ……….. of state policy.
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) Preamble
D) None of the above
Answer:
B) Directive Principles

Question 7.
The Right to Work is stated in ………. Article.
A) 40
B) 42
C) 41
D) 39
Answer:
C) 41

Question 8.
The writer of Arthashastra was
A) Charaka
B) Chandra Gupta
C) Bana
D) Koutilya
Answer:
D) Koutilya

Question 9.
The ………. in the villages were asked to conduct surveys called BPL.
A) Panchayats
B) Peoples
C) Officers
D) Leaders
Answer:
A) Panchayats

Question 10.
The people who have ………….. cards, will get food grains at a lowest price.
A) White
B) Antyodaya
C) Pink
D) Adhaar
Answer:
B) Antyodaya

Question 11.
Which of the following should be given to escape from poverty and hunger ?
A) Right to work
B) Right to food
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 12.
More than workers migrated out of the village looking for work.
A) 250
B) 300
C) 350
D) 400
Answer:
A) 250

Question 13.
Who is the person lives in slum area by pulling a cart in the town market in the lesson.
A) Ramayya
B) Chandrayya
C) Surayya
D) Kanakayya
Answer:
B) Chandrayya

Question 14.
If one eats low calarie food or without adequate nutrition.
A) reduces the resistance power
B) sapping energy
C) looks like older then the real age
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 15.
The National Calorie Standard was established as ………… k.cal. per day for rural areas.
A) 2,400
B) 2,100
C) 2,000
D) 2,500
Answer:
A) 2,400

Question 16.
The K.calories required for the people in urban areas.
A) 2,400
B) 2,100
C) 2,000
D) 1,900
Answer:
B) 2,100

Question 17.
…………… % of people in rural areas in India. Consume food that is below the calorie standard.
A) 70
B) 80
C) 90
D) 60
Answer:
B) 80

Question 18.
The poor actually consume less calories today than ………… years back.
A) 20
B) 22
C) 24
D) 25
Answer:
D) 25

Question 19.
People with very low income can spend very little and consume …………. k.cal on an average.
A) 1600
B) 1610
C) 1624
D) 1660
Answer:
C) 1624

Question 20.
In 2004, every person in the bottom quarter could spend less than Rs. ……….. per month per person.
A) 300
B) 350
C) 340
D) 320
Answer:
C) 340

Question 21.
One way to find out if adults are under nourished is to calculate what Nutrition scientists called ………..
A) Body Mass Index
B) Body Dharmic Index
C) Body Dharma Index
D) Body Class Index
Answer:
A) Body Mass Index

Question 22.
…………. and depend more on agricultural activities.
A) Small farmers
B) Agricultural labourers
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 23.
The Right to food is a part of the right to ………..
A) Life
B) Religious freedom
C) Freedom
D) Constitutional remedy
Answer:
A) Life

Question 24.
The percentage of landless families and less land families in rural areas in Andhra Pradesh.
A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer:
B) 40%

Question 25.
The number of days of agricultural work that labourers can manage to get in a normal year varies from to days.
A) 120-180
B) 180-220
C) 130-180
D) 220-240
Answer:
A) 120-180

Question 26.
The Indian Constitution refers to the right to work under the
A) Fundamental rights
B) Directive principles of state policy
C) Fundamental duties
D) Single citizen ship
Answer:
B) Directive principles of state policy

Question 27.
Article ………. stresses that the state, shall available to everyone both in the rural and urban areas.
A) 40
B) 41
C) 42
D) 43
Answer:
B) 41

Question 28.
The year of MNREGA Act passed.
A) 2004
B) 2005
C) 2006
D) 2007
Answer:
B) 2005

Question 29.
“From this granary the king should set apart one half for the people in the countryside in times of distress, and use the other half and he should replace old stock for new” This was revealed in this book.
A) Indica
B) Raja Tarangini
C) Arthasastra
D) Neetisaram
Answer:
C) Arthasastra

Question 30.
The supply of food grains and daily essentials is done through.
A) Public Co-operation System
B) Public Distribution System
C) Public Health System
D) Public News System
Answer:
B) Public Distribution System

Question 31.
PDS means
A) Public Distribution System
B) Public Division System
C) Public Distribution Salinity
D) People Distribution System
Answer:
A) Public Distribution System

Question 32.
“The fair price shops should sell the goods to the poor only” This decision was taken in the year.
A) 1990
B) 1997
C) 2000
D) 2002
Answer:
B) 1997

Question 33.
These cards are issued to the very poor families
A) Anna cards
B) Amma cards
C) Antyodaya cards
D) Sampradaya cards
Answer:
C) Antyodaya cards

Question 34.
The food grains issued to the Anthyodaya card holders
A) 30 kgs
B) 32 kgs
C) 35 kgs
D) 40 kgs
Answer:
C) 35 kgs

Question 35.
The food grains issued to the BPL card holders per month in Andhra Pradesh.
A) 5 kgs
B) 6 kgs
C) 4 kgs
D) 7 kgs
Answer:
C) 4 kgs

Question 36.
The rice issued to the very poor old people who have Annapurna Scheme card.
A) 5 kgs
B) 10 kgs
C) 15 kgs
D) 20 kgs
Answer:
B) 10 kgs

Question 37.
According to this National Sample Survey, in rural areas, not even three families out of ten families have Antyodaya or BPL cards. ( )
A) 2002
B) 2001
C) 1999
D) 2004
Answer:
D) 2004

Question 38.
The Right to life is enshrined in this article.
A) 20
B) 21
C) 22
D) 24
Answer:
B) 21

Question 39.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                       Group – B
1) 2400 k.cal.                          ( )     a) Minimum 100 days employment in a year
2) 2100 k.cal.                          ( )     b) For rural people
3) National Sample Survey    ( )     c) White cards
4) MNREGA                           ( )     d) 2004
5) BPL                                    ( )     e) For urban people
A) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e
B) 1 -e, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – a, 5 – b
C) 1- b, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – c
D) 1 – a, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – e
Answer:
C) 1- b, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – c

Question 40.
The most important contributor to poverty, as you would have guessed by now, is the lack of regular employment.
Pick the correct comment.
A) Irregular employment is not poverty.
B) Regular employment is poverty.
C) Lack of regular employment lessens the purchasing power of people to fulfil their basic needs.
D) None
Answer:
C) Lack of regular employment lessens the purchasing power of people to fulfil their basic needs.

Question 41.
In Andhra Pradesh, nearly two-fifths of all rural families are mainly agricultural labourers.
Pick the correct comment.
A) The main occupation in A.P. is in industrial sector.
B) The primary occupation in A.P. is in service sector.
C) The primary occupation in rural A.P. is in agricultural sector.
D) None
Answer:
C) The primary occupation in rural A.P. is in agricultural sector.

Question 42.
This is related to
A) MNREGA
B) Right to work
C) Right to water
D) All the above
Answer:
A) MNREGA

Question 43.
This is …………..

A) Rural picture
B) Urban picture
C) Forest area picture
D) Mining area picture
Answer:
B) Urban picture

Question 44.
We get our rice for MDM (Mid Day Meal) from this system
A) FPS
B) PDS
C) TDS
D) PAN
Answer:
B) PDS

Question 45.
For many small farmers in the village, farming was getting more and more difficult in the village of Ramachari in the lesson. The reason behind this is
A) dried canals
B) more expenditure for digging borewells
C) borrowing on high interest rates for purchasing seeds, fertilisers, pesticides
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 46.
The main problem faced by Indian agriculture.
A) Irrigation problem
B) Lack of loans on low-interest rate
C) Farmers lack of availability of seeds of good quality and fertilizers
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 16 Abolition of Zamindari System on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 16th Lesson Abolition of Zamindari System with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
The agitations during rule focused attention on the problems, demands, and hopes of the peasants.
A) British
B) Kings
C) Emperors
D) Nizam
Answer:
A) British

Question 2.
The law to abolish the zamindari system was passed in ………… by all state governments.
A) 1960
B) 1950
C) 1940
D) 1980
Answer:
B) 1950

Question 3.
‘Khudkasht’ means
A) Lands of farmers
B) Lands of kings
C) Lands of zamindars
D) Lands of the poor
Answer:
C) Lands of zamindars

Question 4.
Andhra region was in ………….. state in 1950.
A) Karnataka
B) Odisha
C) Maharashtra
D) Madras
Answer:
D) Madras

Question 5.
‘Vetti’ was abolished in the year
A) 1927
B) 1928
C) 1929
D) 1930
Answer:
A) 1927

Question 6.
The Inam Lands Abolition Act was promulgated in 1955.
A) Kurnool
B) Hyderabad
C) Temples
D) Cuddapah
Answer:
B) Hyderabad

Question 7.
The leader of ‘Sarvodaya’
A) Gandhiji
B) Netaji
C) Vinobaji
D) Tilak
Answer:
C) Vinobaji

Question 8.
The Chailapalli Zamindar showed 2650 acres under his factory.
A) Cotton Textile
B) Iron & Steel
C) Oil refinery
D) Sugar
Answer:
D) Sugar

Question 9.
The Land Ceiling Act came into force in
A) 1975
B) 1976
C) 1977
D) 1978
Answer:
A) 1975

Question 10.
The other form of Vetti was
A) Vegar
B) Begar
C) Berur
D) Merur
Answer:
B) Begar

Question 11.
The main problem faced by India at the time of independence
A) Poverty
B) Unemployment
C) Irrigation
D) None
Answer:
A) Poverty

Question 12.
The poor people in the rural population at the time of independance
A) 17.6 crores
B) 18.6 crores
C) 19.6 crores
D) 20.6 crores
Answer:
B) 18.6 crores

Question 13.
The landlords escaped from the Land Ceiling Act by doing the following.
A) Transferred their lands in the names of their close relatives, friends and even farm servants.
B) Fictitious divorces were taken in law courts to show husband and wife as separate families.
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 14.
The law of abolishing the Zamindari system was passed in
A) 1940
B) 1950
C) 1960
D) 1970
Answer:
B) 1950

Question 15.
Which type of control of the landlords was identified?
A) Collection of land revenue
B) Control over cultivated land
C) Control over forests and waste lands
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 16.
The number of tenants who became the owners of land after the government rule that the tenants would be given land only if they paid some price for it.
A) 2 to 2.5 crores
B) 3 to 3.5 crores
C) 1 to 1.5 crores
D) 5 to 5.5 crores
Answer:
A) 2 to 2.5 crores

Question 17.
Even before independence, in forced labour or vetti had been abolished ( )
A) 1925
B) 1927
C) 1929
D) 1931
Answer:
B) 1927

Question 18.
In areas where the Telangana armed struggle was strong, the practice of vetti was put to an end in
A) 1940
B) 1945
C) 1948
D) 1950
Answer:
C) 1948

Question 19.
In …………… when the Telangana movement was beginning, the Nizam had made many laws to protect the tenants at will
A) 1940
B) 1945
C) 1948
D) 1950
Answer:
B) 1945

Question 20.
On ………….. Jagirs, which were like small kingdoms in Hyderabad state were abolished.
A) 15-8-1949
B) 20-8-1950
C) 15-8-1947
D) 2-9-1950
Answer:
A) 15-8-1949

Question 21.
Which government formed the Hyderabad Agrarian Reforms Committee?
A) Nizam government
B) Dictatorial government
C) The new government that was formed in Hyderabad
D) All the above
Answer:
C) The new government that was formed in Hyderabad

Question 22.
The famous Hyderabad Tenancy Act was passed in protecting all types of tenants.
A) 1940
B) 1950
C) 1960
D) 1970
Answer:
B) 1950

Question 23.
The Hyderabad Inam Lands Abolition Act was promulgated in
A) 1950
B) 1955
C) 1960
D) 1965
Answer:
B) 1955

Question 24.
As there was no limit on land holding, thousands of acres of fertile land also remained with them as ………… lands.
A) Khudkasht
B) Kudhaye Khidmatgars
C) Khidmatgars
D) Inam
Answer:
A) Khudkasht

Question 25.
The Bhudan movement was started by Vinobha Bhave on …………
A) 1-1-1951
B) 18-1-951
C) 1-5-1951
D) 1-12-1951
Answer:
B) 18-1-951

Question 26.
In West Bengal the government taken over 12,94,000 acres of land and 10,64,000 acres were distributed to about ………… families.
A) 20,51,000
B) 25,51,000
C) 26,51,000
D) 27,51,000
Answer:
C) 26,51,000

Question 27.
The first person who received land as donation.
A) Mysamma
B) Maisaiah
C) Rangamma
D) Ramayya
Answer:
B) Maisaiah

Question 28.
The total land which was received as donation during the Bhudan movement of Vinobha Bhave
A) 40 lakhs of acres
B) 44 lakhs of acres
C) 50 lakhs of acres
D) 55 lakhs of acres
Answer:
B) 44 lakhs of acres

Question 29.
The Challapalli Zamindar showed the land for sugar factory
A) 2000 acres
B) 2600 acres
C) 2650 acres
D) 3000 acres
Answer:
C) 2650 acres

Question 30.
The landlords of Telangana continued their domination even into the ………… century.
A) 20
B) 21
C) 19
D) 18
Answer:
B) 21

Question 31.
After the land reforms were completed in 1955-56 more than half the peasant families had less than hectares of land.
A) 2
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer:
A) 2

Question 32.
After this year many states passed Land Ceiling Acts for 2nd phase land reforms.
A) 1970
B) 1971
C) 1972
D) 1974
Answer:
C) 1972

Question 33.
The Land Ceiling Act was passed by A.P. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council in
A) September 1972
B) October 1972
C) November 1972
D) December 1972
Answer:
A) September 1972

Question 34.
The Land Ceiling Act came into implementation in AP in
A) January 1975
B) February 1975
C) March 1975
D) April 1975
Answer:
A) January 1975

Question 35.
The Land Ceiling Act defined a family with …………….. members as a unit.
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Answer:
B) 5

Question 36.
According to the Land Ceiling Act a family can have a maximum of …………… acres of irrigated land.
A) 10 – 15
B) 10 – 17
C) 10 – 27
D) 10 – 30
Answer:
C) 10 – 27

Question 37.
According to Land Ceiling Act a family can have …………… acres of dryland.
A) 30 – 50
B) 35 – 54
C) 40 – 54
D) 40 – 60
Answer:
B) 35 – 54

Question 38.
In Andhra Pradesh about ………… lakhs acres were declared surplus as per the Land Ceiling Act.
A) 7
B) 7.5
C) 8
D) 9
Answer:
C) 8

Question 39.
Out of the 8 lakhs of acres of surplus land …………… acres were taken over by the government.
A) 6,00,000
B) 6,41,000
C) 6,22,000
D) 7,00,000
Answer:
B) 6,41,000

Question 40.
Out of the land taken our by the government and it distributed about 5,82,000 acres to about ………… families of landless and poor peasants.
A) 5,00,000
B) 5,40,000
C) 6,00,000
D) 6,40,000
Answer:
B) 5,40,000

Question 41.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                                                     Group – B
1) Land Ceiling Act came into force in           ( )          a) Abolition of Vetti
2) Vedire Ramachandra Reddy                       ( )          b) West Bengal
3) 1948                                                           ( )          c) Abolition of Jagirdars
4) 1949                                                           ( )          d) The first receiver of the land
5) Maisaiah                                                    ( )           e) The first land donor
A) 1 – a, 2 – e, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – d
B) 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – b
C) 1 – b, 2 – e, 3 – a, 4 – c, 5 – d
D) 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – a, 4 – b, 5 – d
Answer:
C) 1 – b, 2 – e, 3 – a, 4 – c, 5 – d

Question 42.
The lands of zamindars which were cultivated by recognized tenants was taken over by the government and the tenants were declared the owners of the land.
Pick the correct slogan.
A) Land to the owner
B) Land to the lords
C) Land to the tiller
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Land to the tiller

Question 43.
The Madras Estate Bill came into force in 1950.
A) It affected A.P.
B) It didn’t affect A.P.
C) I don’t know
D) All the above
Answer:
A) It affected A.P.

Question 44.
Name of this famous personality

A) Acharya Vinoba Bhave
B) V.R. Reddy
C) Maisaiah
D) Surendranath Benerjee
Answer:
A) Acharya Vinoba Bhave

Question 45.
‘A family of 5 members can have maximum of 10 to 27 acres of irrigated land’ – The act is
A) The land filling act
B) The land seizing act
C) The land ceiling act
D) All the above
Answer:
C) The land ceiling act

Question 46.
What could be done to eradicate rural poverty at the time of independence?
A) Zamindari system or Landlordism should be abolished
B) Government would reduce taxes
C) Problems of Rythu coolies would be solved
D) Land to the tiller
Answer:
A) Zamindari system or Landlordism should be abolished

Question 47.
Bhoodan, Gramdan and The land ceiling act are not successful in our country. This is due to
A) Several landlords gave false declarations.
B) Several landlords transferred the lands to their kith and kin.
C) 44 lakhs of acres is not a big figure in our country.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 48.
The first farmer that participated in Bhudan movement of Vinobha Bhave in Pochampalli village in Nalgonda district
A) V. Ramachandra Reddy
B) S. Ramachandra Reddy
C) Marri Chenna Reddy
D) Kadiri Rama Chandra Reddy
Answer:
A) V. Ramachandra Reddy

Question 49.
This state implemented the Land Ceiling Act more effectively.
A) West Bengal
B) Maharashtra
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Punjab
Answer:
A) West Bengal

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 15 Law and Justice: A Case Study on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 15th Lesson Law and Justice: A Case Study with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
Along with the certificate, Kranthi proceeded to the police station to file a report.
A) Doctor
B) Police
C) Samba
D) Ravi
Answer:
A) Doctor

Question 2.
FIR is written by ……………… in Police station.
A) S.I.
B) Writer
C) C.I.
D) Homeguard
Answer:
B) Writer

Question 3.
If we want to lodge a complaint in Police station, this should be given
A) Address
B) Details
C) FIR
D) None of the above
Answer:
C) FIR

Question 4.
The police record the statements of
A) Lawyer
B) Petitioner
C) Accused
D) Witnesses
Answer:
D) Witnesses

Question 5.
Ravi was put in
A) Lockup
B) House
C) Guest House
D) Jail
Answer:
A) Lockup

Question 6.
An example for a crime
A) Bribery
B) Occupying another’s land
C) Divorce
D) Run away from debts
Answer:
A) Bribery

Question 7.
Agreement between two people breaks in ………… cases.
A) Criminal
B) Criminal and Civil
C) Civil
D) None of the above
Answer:
C) Civil

Question 8.
To get bail certain sureties should be given in ………….
A) Police Station
B) Lockup
C) Jail
D) Court
Answer:
D) Court

Question 9.
In bailable offences only ………… can give bail.
A) SHO
B) Judge
C) Magistrate
D) Lawyer
Answer:
A) SHO

Question 10.
The laws are executed by
A) Legislative
B) Executive
C) Judiciary
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Executive

Question 11.
Ravi’s work in the lesson
A) Provisional stores
B) Real estate business
C) Money lending
D) Tobacco merchant
Answer:
B) Real estate business

Question 12.
The work of Samba in the lesson
A) Attender in Co-operative Society
B) Attender in industry
C) Vegetable vendor
D) Retail trader
Answer:
A) Attender in Co-operative Society

Question 13.
To whom we have to complaint in police station?
A) Police
B) Head Constable
C) Station House Officer
D) Sarpanch
Answer:
C) Station House Officer

Question 14.
The report of writer as per the information given in the complaint
A) First Information Report
B) Last Information Report
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
A) First Information Report

Question 15.
FIR means
A) First Information Report
B) First Interest Report
C) First Intellectual Report
D) First Information Relevant
Answer:
A) First Information Report

Question 16.
The following person have power to punish the accused.
A) Police
B) Justice
C) Legislative Assembly
D) Vidhana Parishad
Answer:
B) Justice

Question 17.
Which case can be opened on Ravi for beating Samba?
A) Civil case
B) Criminal case
C) Both A & B
D) Related to the constitution
Answer:
B) Criminal case

Question 18.
The property disputes come under this category of cases
A) Civil
B) Criminal
C) Constitutional
D) None
Answer:
A) Civil

Question 19.
The following should be submitted in the Judiciary to get bail
A) Assets
B) A person stands as surety
C) Bond
D) All the above or some of the above
Answer:
D) All the above or some of the above

Question 20.
Who is the representative of government interests in court?
A) Lawyer
B) Public Prosecutor
C) Judge
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Public Prosecutor

Question 21.
Which one of the following fells that ‘All are equal before law’?
A) Accused
B) Non accused
C) President
D) Law
Answer:
D) Law

Question 22.
He / She must conduct the prosecution on behalf of the state.
A) Asst officer
B) Co-lawyer
C) Asst. Public Prosecutor
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Asst. Public Prosecutor

Question 23.
Umpire like person in the game.
A) Lawyer
B) Complaintant
C) Police
D) Justice
Answer:
D) Justice

Question 24.
The main topic in the Constitution
A) Executive
B) Law framers
C) Differentiating executive, judiciary and legislative powers
D) Controlling police
Answer:
C) Differentiating executive, judiciary and legislative powers

Question 25.
The Officer of Law and Order at the district level.
A) Collector
B) The district level police officer Assisting the Collector
C) Chief executive officer
D) Education officer
Answer:
B) The district level police officer Assisting the Collector

Question 26.
The Police department works under this control.
A) Finance
B) Defence
C) Home
D) Agriculture
Answer:
C) Home

Question 27.
One who feels dissatisfaction with the judgment in the lower court, can ………… to the higher court with this.
A) Appeal
B) Permission
C) High Court
D) Supreme Court
Answer:
A) Appeal

Question 28.
The Court at the National level
A) Civil Court
B) Criminal Court
C) High Court
D) Supreme Court
Answer:
D) Supreme Court

Question 29.
This court inquires the civil cases at the district level
A) Session Court
B) Zilla Court
C) Court at division level
D) High Court
Answer:
B) Zilla Court

Question 30.
Which court enquires criminal cases district level?
A) District Court
B) Sessions Court
C) Asst. Sessions Judge
D) Jr. Civil Judge
Answer:
B) Sessions Court

Question 31.
The judgement given by the sessions court can be appealed in this court
A) District Court
B) High Court
C) Supreme Court
D) All the above
Answer:
B) High Court

Question 32.
The judgement of the High court can be appealed in this court
A) District Court
B) First Class Magistrate Court
C) Supreme Court
D) Sessions Court
Answer:
C) Supreme Court

Question 33.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                            Group -B
1) High Court              ( )           a) First Information Report
2) Supreme Court       ( )           b) Bail
3) FIR                           ( )           c) Division or town level
4) Accused                   ( )          d) Hyderabad
5) District Court           ( )          e) Delhi
A) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – b, 5 – a
B) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – a, 4 – b, 5 – c
C) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – e, 5 – d
D) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – e, 5 – c
Answer:
B) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – a, 4 – b, 5 – c

Question 34.
In case the SHO refuses to file the report, the person can go directly to the DSP or Magistrate and file the report. The report can also be sent by post to them.
Pick the correct comment.
A) SHO is the authorised person to file FIR.
B) DSP is the only authorised person for this.
C) Magistrate is the only authorised person for this.
D) None
Answer:
A) SHO is the authorised person to file FIR.

Question 35.
A criminal offence is registered as a public wrong.
Pick the correct comment.
A) The crime is committed against the victims.
B) The crime is committed against the whole family.
C) It is a civil case.
D) The crime is committed not only against the victims but also against society as a whole.
Answer:
D) The crime is committed not only against the victims but also against society as a whole.

Question 36.
Court provides relief to the offended like a house may be vacated by the tenant or dues get paid.
This is related to
A) Civil Law
B) Criminal Law
C) Moral Law
D) Nature’s Law
Answer:
A) Civil Law

Question 37.
‘He is like an umpire in a game and conducts the trial impartially and in an open court.’
He is
A) Public Prosecutor
B) Advocate
C) Judge
D) Law Minister
Answer:
C) Judge

Question 38.
Who is our high court chief Justice ?
A) Ramesh Ranganathan
B) Gopal Ballav
C) Altamas Kabir
D) K.G. Balakrishnan
Answer:
A) Ramesh Ranganathan

Question 39.
The main function of Police
A) Listens to the witnesses
B) Record the witnesses
C) Takes photos of burned houses
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 40.
The main function of Judge
A) Delivers judgment
B) Orders to conduct medical tests to the women
C) Conducts judicial inquiry, meets the accused
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 14 Parliament and Central Government on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 14th Lesson Parliament and Central Government with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
The ……………. provides for parliamentary form of government to our country.
A) Constitution
B) Congress
C) British
D) Judiciary
Answer:
A) Constitution

Question 2.
Lok Sabha TV Channel in Delhi telecasts the discussing, taking place in the ……………. House.
A) Prime Minister’s
B) Parliament
C) President’s
D) Speaker’s
Answer:
B) Parliament

Question 3.
In ………….. the Parliament adopted a National Policy on education.
A) 1985
B) 1984
C) 1986
D) 1987
Answer:
C) 1986

Question 4.
While discussions are going on in the Parliament any of the may ask questions for clarification.
A) Press
B) Visitors
C) Members
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Members

Question 5.
Maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha
A) 250
B) 260
C) 200
D) 230
Answer:
A) 250

Question 6.
If there is any difference of opinion, the final decision will be taken in ………….. session.
A) Party
B) Joint
C) Cabinet
D) None of the above
Answer:
B) Joint

Question 7.
………….. has special powers.
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Parliament
C) Lok Sabha
D) Vidhana Parishad
Answer:
C) Lok Sabha

Question 8.
Number of seats in Lok Sabha
A) 525
B) 530
C) 585
D) 545
Answer:
D) 545

Question 9.
Number of elections conducted for our Lok Sabha
A) 16 times
B) 10 times
C) 8 times
D) 6 times
Answer:
A) 16 times

Question 10.
……….. acts as Chairman to Rajya Sabha.
A) President
B) Vice-President
C) Prime Minister
D) Governor
Answer:
B) Vice-President

Question 11.
The is the highest law making body.
A) Assembly
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) High Court
Answer:
B) Parliament

Question 12.
Our Parliament building is here
A) New Delhi
B) Old Delhi
C) Simla
D) Hyderabad
Answer:
A) New Delhi

Question 13.
The National Educational Policy was designed in the year
A) 1980
B) 1985
C) 1986
D) 1990
Answer:
C) 1986

Question 14.
In the year ……………. the Parliament passed the “Right of children to free and compulsory education Act.
A) 2008
B) 2009
C) 2010
D) 2012
Answer:
B) 2009

Question 15.
Every year, the government presents the …………….. for the approval of the Parliament.
A) Annual budget
B) Annual report
C) Economical finance
D) None
Answer:
A) Annual budget

Question 16.
The maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha
A) 255
B) 250
C) 245
D) 238
Answer:
B) 250

Question 17.
The tenure of Rajya Sabha members
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) 7 years
D) 9 years
Answer:
B) 6 years

Question 18.
The tenure of Rajya Sabha
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) Permanent Sabha
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Permanent Sabha

Question 19.
………….. Controls council of Ministers
A) Lok sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
A) Lok sabha

Question 20.
If the majority of the Lok Sabha members say that they have ‘no confidence’ in the Council of Ministers have to quit.
A) Prime minister
B) Parliament members
C) All ministers including the Prime Minister
D) All the above
Answer:
C) All ministers including the Prime Minister

Question 21.
This state has maximum number of Lok Sabha members
A) Bihar
B) A.P.
C) W. Bengal
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
D) Uttar Pradesh

Question 22.
This state has lowest number of Lok Sabha members
A) Mizoram
B) Nagaland
C) Sikkim
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 23.
The term of Lok sabha
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) 7 years
D) 4 years
Answer:
A) 5 years

Question 24.
The number of Parliament constituencies in Andhra Pradesh
A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 25
Answer:
D) 25

Question 25.
The first General elections to the Loksabha
A) 1951
B) 1951-52
C) 1953
D) 1954
Answer:
B) 1951-52

Question 26.
The number of voters in the first Lok Sabha election
A) 17,30,00,000
B) 18,30,00,000
C) 19,30,00,000
D) 20,00,00,000
Answer:
A) 17,30,00,000

Question 27.
“The election are “a leap in the dark” to India” The reason behind this.
A) India is a caste – based society
B) India is a religion – based society
C) India is formed on liguistic base
D) None
Answer:
A) India is a caste – based society

Question 28.
An …………… was set up to conduct the elections in a free and fair.
A) Election Commission
B) Finance Society
C) Comptroller and Auditor General
D) Attorney General
Answer:
A) Election Commission

Question 29.
The number of polling center’s in the first general elections.
A) 2,20,000
B) 2,24,000
C) 3,20,000
D) 3,24,000
Answer:
B) 2,24,000

Question 30.
The Election Officers who observed the first Indian elections
A) 5 lakhs
B) 10 lakhs
C) 15 lakhs
D) 20 lakhs
Answer:
B) 10 lakhs

Question 31.
The percentage of women that took part in first general elections and used their voting right.
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50
Answer:
C) 40

Question 32.
The …………% of people who used voting right in general elections in 2014.
A) 58%
B) 66.4%
C) 59%
D) 60%
Answer:
B) 66.4%

Question 33.
The number of contestant parties in 201 general elections.
A) 400
B) 450
C) 464
D) 500
Answer:
C) 464

Question 34.
The ………….% of women contestants in 2014 general elections
A) 89%
B) 11 %
C) 91 %
D) 9%
Answer:
B) 11 %

Question 35.
The number of voters in 2014 general elections.
A) 93,00,00,241
B) 83,00,00,000
C) 83,41,01,479
D) 83,14,10,974
Answer:
C) 83,41,01,479

Question 36.
One of the following does not related to the Central list.
A) Telegraph
B) Telephone
C) Defence
D) Agriculture
Answer:
D) Agriculture

Question 37.
One of the following does not related to the State list.
A) agriculture
B) police
C) Medical services
D) Army
Answer:
D) Army

Question 38.
One of the following does not related to the concurrent list.
A) Electricity
B) Factories or industries
C) Labourers
D) Medical services
Answer:
D) Medical services

Question 39.
Who elects president?
A) All the elected members of all state assemblies
B) The elected members of both parliament houses
C) The elected members of state vidhana parishads
D) Both A & B
Answer:
D) Both A & B

Question 40.
Rajya Sabha Chairman
A) President
B) Vice-president
C) Speaker
D) Deputy speaker
Answer:
B) Vice-president

Question 41.
Council of Ministers are elected from.
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Both the Sabhas
D) None
Answer:
C) Both the Sabhas

Question 42.
The head of the Executive
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Council of Minister
D) Speaker
Answer:
A) President

Question 43.
All the decisions of the government are on the name of the head of the state
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Vice President
D) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Answer:
B) President

Question 44.
Who elects Prime Minister?
A) Members of Lok Sabha
B) Members of Rajya Sabha
C) Members of Both in Sabhas
D) Members of Vidhana Parishad
Answer:
A) Members of Lok Sabha

Question 45.
The Executive in the government
A) Ministry
B) Prime Minister
C) Lok Sabha
D) Rajya Sabha
Answer:
A) Ministry

Question 46.
Who works in the Ministry with minister?
A) Secretary
B) Joint Secretary
C) Official Staff
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 47.
The number of Lok Sabha seats that won buy the Congress Party in 1952 first general elections
A) 300
B) 350
C) 364
D) 370
Answer:
C) 364

Question 48.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                                                             Group – B
1) Free and compulsory universal education           ( )         a) 6 years
2) The term of office of Rajya Sabha members       ( )          b) A leap in the dark, a large and complex task
3) Andhra Pradesh                                                   ( )          c) 489 members
4) Elections (1951-5B)                                              ( )          d) 25 Constituencies
5) First Lok Sabha                                                     ( )          e) 2009
A) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – d, 4 – e, 5 – c
B) 1 – e, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – a
C) 1 – e, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – a
D) 1 – e, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – b, 5 – c
Answer:
D) 1 – e, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – b, 5 – c

Question 49.
The Parliament passed the ‘Right of children to free and compulsory education Act’ in 2009.
Pick the correct comment.
A) This is a meaningless act.
B) This is to attract the voters of the nation.
C) This is to ensure that all children get quality education.
D) None of the above
Answer:
C) This is to ensure that all children get quality education.

Question 50.
‘Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters’.
Pick the correct comment.
A) The members of Lok Sabha are directly elected.
B) The members of Lok Sabha are indirectly elected.
C) The members of I ok ??.bha are nominated.
D) The members of Lok Sabha are appointed.
Answer:
A) The members of Lok Sabha are directly elected.

Question 51.
The response of the people to the new opportunity was tremendous. They participated in the polls, fully aware that their vote was a prized possession.
These lines tell us about
A) The elections of the Constituent Assembly
B) The house to house survey
C) The elections in 1935-36
D) The elections in 1951-52
Answer:
D) The elections in 1951-52

Question 52.
Name of the President of India
A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) Ramnath Kovind
C) Pranab Mukherjee
D) K.R. Narayanan
Answer:
B) Ramnath Kovind

Question 53.
Why are the Andhra Pradesh Parliament constituencies reduced to 25 from 42?
A) Population decreased
B) Centre decision
C) State bifurcation
D) None of the above
Answer:
C) State bifurcation

Question 54.
The party next to the Congress Party won the majority of seats in 1952 first general elections.
A) Bharathiya Jana Sangh
B) Janata Dal
C) Communists and Allies
D) Kisan Majdoor Praja Party
Answer:
C) Communists and Allies

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 13 The Indian Constitution on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 13th Lesson The Indian Constitution with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
Our leaders who taught against British rule, wanted the future government of India to be
A) Democratic
B) Anarchical
C) Monarchy
D) None of the above
Answer:
A) Democratic

Question 2.
All the civilians have …………. rights.
A) Adult
B) Fundamental
C) Children
D) None of the above
Answer:
B) Fundamental

Question 3.
Motilal Nehru and eight other Indian National Congress leaders drafted a Constitution for India in ……….
A) 1948
B) 1949
C) 1928
D) 1938
Answer:
C) 1928

Question 4.
In 1931, the resolution at the session of the Indian National Congress dwelt on how independent India’s Constitution should look like.
A) Lahore
B) Lucknow
C) Jaipur
D) Karachi
Answer:
D) Karachi

Question 5.
The Socialist Revolution in Russia and had inspired many Indians to think of shaping a system based on social and economic equality.
A) China
B) France
C) Afghanisthan
D) Kajakisthan
Answer:
A) China

Question 6.
There were …………….. women members in our Constituent Assembly.
A) 14
B) 15
C) 16
D) 13
Answer:
B) 15

Question 7.
The first Prime Minister of India was
A) L.B. Sastry
B) Motilal Nehru
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Gandhiji
Answer:
C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 8.
The members of the Constituent Assembly deliberated for …………. days.
A) 111
B) 142
C) 113
D) 114
Answer:
D) 114

Question 9.
The values that formed the foundation for India’s democracy are embedded in the …………… of the Indian Constitution.
A) Preamble
B) First part
C) Second part
D) Third Part
Answer:
A) Preamble

Question 10.
………….. is the head of the Government.
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker
D) All the above
Answer:
B) President

Question 11.
The government ruled the people by the elected representatives.
A) Kulina rule
B) Democracy
C) Kingship
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Democracy

Question 12.
A …………. is a set of rules about how the country should be governed.
A) Constitution
B) Report
C) Summary
D) Complex, picture
Answer:
A) Constitution

Question 13.
This is mentioned in the Constitution.
A) How to make laws?
B) How to change laws?
C) How the government forms?
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 14.
The amendments that were done to the Indian Constitution till 2011.
A) 90
B) 95
C) 97
D) 100
Answer:
C) 97

Question 15.
The main objective of our national movement.
A) Fighting against foreign rule
B) Eradication of inequalities
C) Eradication of exploitation and discrimination in our society
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 16.
The Indian Constitution was drafted in 1928 before independence under the leadership of
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Motilal Nehru
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer:
B) Motilal Nehru

Question 17.
In 1931, the resolution at the session of the INC dwelt on how independent India’s Constitution should look like.
A) Calcutta
B) Karachi
C) Bombay
D) Pune
Answer:
B) Karachi

Question 18.
The international incidents that inspired the Indian National leaders
A) Ideals of French Revolution
B) Britain Parliamentary democracy
C) American Rights Act
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 19.
Elections were held in …………….. to Provincial Legislatures and Ministries all over British India.
A) 1935
B) 1936
C) 1937
D) 1940
Answer:
C) 1937

Question 20.
Elections were held to the Constituent Assembly.
A) July, 1946
B) July 1947
C) August 1946
D) August, 1947
Answer:
A) July, 1946

Question 21.
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was conducted in
A) December, 1946
B) December, 1947
C) July, 1946
D) July, 1947
Answer:
A) December, 1946

Question 22.
The number of members in the Constituent Assembly.
A) 280
B) 299
C) 300
D) 305
Answer:
B) 299

Question 23.
The Indian Constitution adopted the Constitution on
A) 26-11 -1949
B) 26-09-1949
C) 26-10-1949
D) 26-01-1949
Answer:
A) 26-11 -1949

Question 24.
The Indian Constitution came into existence on
A) 26-11-1949
B) 26-01-1950
C) 15-8-1947
D) 26-11-1948
Answer:
B) 26-01-1950

Question 25.
The Republic day in India
A) 15th August
B) 9th January
C) 26th January
D) 1st November
Answer:
C) 26th January

Question 26.
The handwork of India for world peace and the welfare of human beings is called
A) Ideals resolution
B) Objectives resolution
C) Taking decisions
D) Summary of declarations
Answer:
B) Objectives resolution

Question 27.
Bringing changes in the contents of the Constitution is called
A) constitutional amendment
B) constitutional prerana
C) Peoples change
D) clear change
Answer:
A) constitutional amendment

Question 28.
The recording of each and every word that was spoken in the Constituent Assembly is called ………..
A) Constitutional Amendment
B) Constituent Assembly
C) Constituent Assembly Debates
D) Adoption of Constitution
Answer:
C) Constituent Assembly Debates

Question 29.
Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly. But he wrote his vision about the constitution in his ……………. magazine in 1931.
A) Hanizan
B) Young India
C) Amrith Bazar Pathrika
D) Sanjeevani
Answer:
B) Young India

Question 30.
The dream of an India without inequality was shared by
A) Alladi Krishna Swamy Ayyangar
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C) D.P. Khaithan
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer:
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 31.
“One man one vote and one vote one value” India follows this principle Who said these words?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Vallabhai patel
Answer:
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 32.
The service of India means the service of the millions who suffer. These words are said by
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer:
B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 33.
“We the people of India, having resolved to constitute India into a Republic and to secure to all its citizen’s Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity give ourselves this Constitution,” was mentioned in the
A) Preamble
B) Democracy
C) Sovereignty
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Preamble

Question 34.
The state that has an elected head as its head
A) Democracy
B) Republic
C) Sovereign
D) Socialist
Answer:
B) Republic

Question 35.
India will have the supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters and make her own laws.
A) Democracy
B) Republic
C) Sovereign
D) Socialism
Answer:
C) Sovereign

Question 36.
Which country tries to reduce and eradicate all kinds of inequalities?
A) Democracy
B) Republic
C) Sovereign
D) Socialist
Answer:
D) Socialist

Question 37.
Citizens will have complete freedom to follow any religion or no religion at all.
A) Socialism
B) Secularism
C) Democracy
D) Republic
Answer:
B) Secularism

Question 38.
In this type of government, all the people enjoy equal political rights
A) Socialism
B) Secularism
C) Democracy
D) Republic
Answer:
C) Democracy

Question 39.
All citizens should get what is their due in determining what is due to than no discrimination will be made on account of their birth, caste, tribe, community or beliefs, or wealth or status.
A) Justice
B) Equality
C) Secularism
D) Sovereignty
Answer:
A) Justice

Question 40.
All public offices shall be open to all, irrespective of caste or religion.
A) Justice
B) Equality
C) Secularism
D) Sovereignty
Answer:
B) Equality

Question 41.
There will be no unreasonable restrictions on the citizens in what way they think.
A) Justice
B) Equality
C) Liberty
D) Sovereignty
Answer:
C) Liberty

Question 42.
Our democracy
A) Parliamentary
B) Presidential
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
A) Parliamentary

Question 43.
This issue does not relate to the state list
A) police
B) road transport
C) schools
D) army
Answer:
D) army

Question 44.
The members of Lok Sabha are elected by the
A) people
B) government
C) states
D) All the above
Answer:
A) people

Question 45.
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the
A) people
B) government
C) state assemblies
D) members of Lok Sabha
Answer:
C) state assemblies

Question 46.
The tiers of Indian democracy
A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer:
B) 3

Question 47.
The non-political organization
A) Comptroller and Auditor General
B) Election Commission
C) Judicial System
D) Neeti Ayog
Answer:
D) Neeti Ayog

Question 48.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                      Group – B
1) 1946 July                 ( )           a) Constitution came into effect
2) 1947 August            ( )           b) Adoption of Constituent Assembly
3) 1949 Nov, 26           ( )           c) Elections to the Constituent Assembly
4) 1950 Jan, 26            ( )           d) British India Elections
5) 1937                        ( )           e) Division of Constituent Assembly
A) 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – b, 4 – a, 5 – d
B) 1 – a, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – b, 5 – c
C) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e
D) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – e, 4 – b, 5 – d
Answer:
A) 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – b, 4 – a, 5 – d

Question 49.

Pick the correct comment.
A) Satyameva Jayathe is a quote from an Upanishad.
B) The four Asiatic lions are symbolizing power, courage, confidence, and pride.
C) The wheel of law is also presented there.
D) All the above Everyone would be equal before the law.
Answer:
D) All the above Everyone would be equal before the law.

Question 50.
Pick the correct comment.
A) There are different punishments for like crimes.
B) All are equal before the law.
C) The elected persons have some privileges in this regard.
D) None
Answer:
B) All are equal before the law.

Question 51.
‘Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held in July 1946. Its first meeting was held in December 1946.’
What was the main change in this period?
A) Muslim League opposed it.
B) Many elected members resigned.
C) Partition of the country
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Partition of the country

Question 52.
“We the people of India, having resolved to constitute India into a Republic and to secure to all its citizen’s Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity give ourselves this Constitution.”
Who gave us the Constitution?
A) The British
B) The leaders
C) Ourselves
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Ourselves

Question 53.
The main reason for the partition of the country
A) caste conflicts
B) regionalism
C) religious conflicts
D) All the above
Answer:
C) religious conflicts

Question 54.
The Constitution of India was drafted under very difficult circumstances. The difficulty was
A) The country was under British rule for many years.
B) Communal conflicts
C) Partition
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 55.
The Chairman of the Indian Drafting Committee
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C) Durgabai Deshmukh
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer:
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Question 56.
During national movement people died because of
A) Poverty
B) Famine and Epidemics
C) Both A & B
D) All the above
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Practice the AP 8th Class Social Bits with Answers Chapter 12 Freedom Movement in Hyderabad State on a regular basis so that you can attempt exams with utmost confidence.

AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 12th Lesson Freedom Movement in Hyderabad State with Answers

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Question 1.
Mulla Abdul Qayyum of ………… became great champion of the Congress.
A) Hyderabad
B) Gulbarga
C) Vijayawada
D) Goa
Answer:
A) Hyderabad

Question 2.
Arya Samaj was established in Hyderabad in ………………
A) 1891
B) 1892
C) 1893
D) 1894
Answer:
B) 1892

Question 3.
The Nizam rulers of Hyderabad state were
A) Hindus
B) Christians
C) Muslims
D) Parsis
Answer:
C) Muslims

Question 4.
…………… speaking people felt greatly offended.
A) Hindu
B) Urdu
C) Tamil
D) Telugu
Answer:
D) Telugu

Question 5.
Andhra Jana Sangham started ………….. schools.
A) 4000
B) 1000
C) 1500
D) 2000
Answer:
A) 4000

Question 6.
Many ………….. were joined in AMS by 1940.
A) Leaders
B) Communists
C) Doras
D) Students
Answer:
B) Communists

Question 7.
The Indian National Congress only functioned in the …………. India.
A) French
B) Dutch
C) British
D) Nizam
Answer:
C) British

Question 8.
In 1942 Hyderabad State Congress started ………….. in tune with the national Quit India Movement.
A) Satyagraha
B) Vandemataram
C) Non-Cooperation
D) Civil disobedience
Answer:
A) Satyagraha

Question 9.
The Telangana Armed Struggle happened between
A) 1947 – 52
B) 1946 – 51
C) 1942 – 47
D) 1947 – 53
Answer:
B) 1946 – 51

Question 10.
The received the support of Doras and feudalists.
A) Hyderabad State Congress
B) Indian National Congress
C) Rajakars
D) None of these
Answer:
C) Rajakars

Question 11.
……………. was an important princely state under the British paramountcy in Deccan.
A) Hyderabad
B) Mysore
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer:
A) Hyderabad

Question 12.
The Viceroys appointed ……………… in the states which were allied with the British.
A) representatives
B) residents
C) pathaks
D) kulaks
Answer:
B) residents

Question 13.
The languages of people in Hyderabad state
A) Marathi
B) Kannada
C) Telugu, Deccani Urdu
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 14.
The strong supporter of Indian National Congress belonged to this Hyderabad region.
A) Mulla Abdul Qayyum
B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Aghornath Chatopadhyaya
D) None
Answer:
A) Mulla Abdul Qayyum

Question 15.
Mulla Abdul Qayyum founded this organisation.
A) Anjumen
B) Islaman
C) Anjumen – e – maref
D) Maref
Answer:
C) Anjumen – e – maref

Question 16.
The newspaper propagated the ideology of nationalism.
A) Deccan standard
B) Musllism – E – Safiq
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 17.
The Arya Samaj was established in Hyderabad in the year
A) 1890
B) 1891
C) 1892
D) 1894
Answer:
C) 1892

Question 18.
The Nizams were initially provincial governors of the
A) Delhi sultans
B) Mughal emperors
C) Afghans
D) Turks
Answer:
B) Mughal emperors

Question 19.
The number of villages under the control of Jagirdars in Hyderabad state.
A) Dozens to Hundred villages
B) 10 -15 villages
C) 20 to 30 villages
D) 30 – 40 villages
Answer:
A) Dozens to Hundred villages

Question 20.
The opposed the Congress led nationalist movement.
A) Nizams
B) Moughal
C) Turks
D) None
Answer:
A) Nizams

Question 21.
The dynasty that ruled Hyderabad state.
A) Mughals
B) Vijayanagara kings
C) Nizam dynasty
D) None
Answer:
C) Nizam dynasty

Question 22.
Which language was medium of instruction from primary level to university level?
A) Telugu
B) Urdu
C) Parseeka
D) Arabbi
Answer:
B) Urdu

Question 23.
Even by 1941, only ………….. % of people of the state were literate.
A) 9
B) 9.3
C) 9.5
D) 9.6
Answer:
B) 9.3

Question 24.
Travancore had ………….. literacy rate.
A) 47.7%
B) 50%
C) 46%
D) 48%
Answer:
A) 47.7%

Question 25.
The percentage of literacy in Baroda in 1941.
A) 12%
B) 12.2%
C) 14%
D) 23%
Answer:
D) 23%

Question 26.
Sri Krishnadevaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam was established in Hyderabad by …………….
A) Komarraju Laxmana Rao
B) Nayani Venkata Ranga Rao
C) Ravichettu Ranga Rao
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 27.
In …………… in a meeting in Viveka Vardhini College in Hyderabad, a person was insulted for bringing up a resolution in Telugu rather than in, English or Urdu.
A) 1920
B) 1921
C) 1922
D) 1923
Answer:
B) 1921

Question 28.
In 1924, ………………… formed the Andhra Jana Sangham.
A) Madapati Hanumantha Rao
B) Duggirala Gopal Krishnayya
C) Komarraju Laxmana Rao
D) Thenneti Viswanatham
Answer:
A) Madapati Hanumantha Rao

Question 29.
The schools established by Andhra Jana Sangham
A) 2000
B) 3000
C) 4000
D) 5000
Answer:
C) 4000

Question 30.
Andhra Maha Sabha was formed in
A) 1930
B) 1935
C) 1936
D) 1939
Answer:
A) 1930

Question 31.
The main person among the founders of AMS
A) Madapati Hanumantha Rao
B) Ravi Narayana Reddy
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 32.
In the annual conference of AMS in 1935 the demands were identified.
A) Compulsory primary education and Mother tongue should be the medium of instruction
B) Child marriages should be discouraged
C) The legitimate rights of the people in Jagirs should be protected
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 33.
The Editor of the Golkonda Pathrika
A) Suravaram Pratapa Reddy
B) Pidathala Ranga Reddy
C) Marri Chenna Reddy
D) Damodaram Venkata Reddy
Answer:
A) Suravaram Pratapa Reddy

Question 34.
The Hyderabad State Congress was established in
A) 1937
B) 1938
C) 1940
D) 1942
Answer:
B) 1938

Question 35.
Who played a key role in the formation of Hyderabad State Congress?
A) Swami Ramanada Theertha
B) Potti Sree ramulu
C) K.V. Ranga Reddy
D) J.V. Narasinga rao
Answer:
A) Swami Ramanada Theertha

Question 36.
Who is person belonged to the Hyderabad State Congress and later became the Prime Minister of India?
A) Swami Ramananda Theertha
B) K.V. Ranga Reddy
C) P.V. Narasimha Rao
D) H.D. Devegowda
Answer:
C) P.V. Narasimha Rao

Question 37.
The year of Quit India Movement
A) 1940
B) 1942
C) 1943
D) 1944
Answer:
B) 1942

Question 38.
From 1929, Ryot sangams were established at ……………….. of fight against the exploitation by the Patels, Patwaris, Deshmukhs, Revenue and Police officials.
A) Nalgonda
B) Pillalamarri
C) Karimnagar
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 39.
They gave a radical programme against vetti and put forward the demand of land of tillers.
A) Congress party people
B) Communists
C) Farmers
D) Landlords
Answer:
B) Communists

Question 40.
Doddi Komaraiah was murdered by Visunuru Ramachandra Reddy in
A) July 1946
B) August 1946
C) July 1948
D) August 1947
Answer:
A) July 1946

Question 41.
The fanatic, Muslim enthusiasts formed …………….. an organisation to protect the ‘Muslim domination’ of Hyderabad state and Nizam rule.
A) Ittehadul Muslimeen
B) Ittehadul Fathul
C) Ittehadul Islamic
D) Islamic Socialist Party
Answer:
A) Ittehadul Muslimeen

Question 42.
Who was killed radically by Razakars for hoisting National flag in Warangal fort?
A) Doddi Komaraiah
B) Battini Mogilaiah
C) Ravi Narayana Reddy
D) Ilamma
Answer:
B) Battini Mogilaiah

Question 43.
The Hyderabad state merged in the Indian Union in the year
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1949
D) 1950
Answer:
B) 1948

Question 44.
Who wanted Hyderabad to be a independent state?
A) Nizam-ul-mulk
B) Osman Ali Khan
C) Burgula Rama Krishna Rao
D) Baddam Yella Reddy
Answer:
B) Osman Ali Khan

Question 45.
Hyderabad merged in India union in ………….
A) September 1948
B) October 1948
C) November 1948
D) December 194b
Answer:
A) September 1948

Question 46.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                           Group – B
1) Mulla Abdul Qayyum       ( )          a) Elections
2) 1901                                 ( )          b) Anjumen – e – maref
3) 1930                                 ( )          c) Sri Krishnadevaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam
4) 1938                                 ( )          d) Andhra Maha Sabha
5) 1952                                 ( )          e) Ban on Vandemataram song
A) 1 – a, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – e
B) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – d, 4 – e, 5 – a
C) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – e, 5 – a
D) 1 – d, 2 – a, 3 – b, 4 – c, 5 – e
Answer:
B) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – d, 4 – e, 5 – a

Question 47.
‘The Nizams opposed the Congress-led nationalist movement and passed several ‘firmans’.
Pick the correct statement.
A) They favored Muslim League.
B) They wanted to rule as per their will.
C) The Congress was anti-Muslims.
D) All the above
Answer:
B) They wanted to rule as per their will.

Question 48.
‘In 1938, seeing the rising tide of nationalism in Hyderabad, the Nizam banned the singing of Vandemataram.’
Pick the correct comment.
A) The acts of Nizam created favourable situation for Congress to enter Hyderabad.
B) Vandemataram is an anti-socialistic song.
C) Both A & B
D) B only
Answer:
A) The acts of Nizam created favourable situation for Congress to enter Hyderabad.

Question 49.
From 1929, Ryot sangams were established at Nalgonda, Pillalamarri, Karimnagar, etc. to fight against the exploitation by the Patels, Patwaris, Deshmukhs, Revenue and Police officials.
All these places are in
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Rayalaseema
Answer:
C) Telangana

Question 50.
Name the woman in the picture.

A) Durgamma
B) Subbamma
C) Ilamma
D) Kasulamma
Answer:
C) Ilamma

Question 51.
‘Our Constitution considered many demands of AMS annual conference 1935.’ One of them
A) Compulsory primary education
B) Child marriages should be discouraged
C) Untouchability should be eradicated
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Observe the following map and answer the questions.

Question 52.
Aurangabad is present in ……………
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) West Bengal
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
B) Maharashtra

Question 53.
The presidency on west side was
A) Madras presidency
B) Junagadh presidency
C) Kashmir presidency
D) Bombay presidency
Answer:
D) Bombay presidency

Question 54.
The presidency on south side was
A) Madras presidency
B) Junagadh presidency
C) Kashmir presidency
D) Bombay presidency
Answer:
A) Madras presidency

Question 55.
The given map is about
A) Bombay presidency
B) Madras presidency
C) Hyderabad state
D) Berar and Central provinces
Answer:
C) Hyderabad state

Question 56.
Hyderabad was in
A) Samsthan
B) Surf-i-khas
C) Paigan
D) Jagir
Answer:
B) Surf-i-khas

Question 57.
The Hyderabad Nizams discouraged the setting up of private medium schools.
A) Telugu
B) Urdu
C) Parsie
D) Arabic
Answer:
A) Telugu

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AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 11th Lesson National Movement: The Last Phase 1919-1947 with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
………….. arrived in India in 1915 from South Africa.
A) Gandhiji
B) Nehru
C) Tilak
D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer:
A) Gandhiji

Question 2.
…………….. in Ahmedabad Gandhiji led a successful mili workers strike in ……………. year.
A) 1915
B) 1919
C) 1922
D) 1927
Answer:
B) 1919

Question 3.
In 1920 the British imposed a harsh treaty on
A) Saudi
B) Italy
C) Turkish Sultan
D) Russia President
Answer:
C) Turkish Sultan

Question 4.
…………… district was at the centre of nationalist activity.
A) Krishna
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Vijayanagaram
D) Guntur
Answer:
D) Guntur

Question 5.
In ………………. a crowd of peasants set fire to a police station in Chauri Chaura.
A) 1922
B) 1920
C) 1912
D) 1915
Answer:
A) 1922

Question 6.
The Indian National Congress met at Lahore in 1929 under the presidentship of
A) Gandhiji
B) Nehruji
C) C.R. Das
D) Bhagat Singh
Answer:
B) Nehruji

Question 7.
The Second World War started in
A) 1934
B) 1935
C) 1939
D) 1915
Answer:
C) 1939

Question 8.
The Indian Movement in 1942
A) Non-Cooperation
B) Quit India
C) Civil disobediance
D) Satyagraha
Answer:
B) Quit India

Question 9.
In March 1944, the Indian Flag was hoisted in Kohima by
A) Bhagat Singh
B) Rajguru
C) SNA
D) Sukhdev
Answer:
C) SNA

Question 10.
The Muslim League decided on mass agitation in support of its demand for
A) Pakisthan
B) Hindusthan
C) Bangladesh
D) None of the above
Answer:
A) Pakisthan

Question 11.
Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa
A) 1914
B) 1915
C) 1920
D) 1916
Answer:
B) 1915

Question 12.
The first Satyagraha started by Gandhiji.
A) Champaran
B) Kheda
C) Both A & B
D) Strike of Ahmedabad Mill labourers
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 13.
In Ahmedabad he led a successful mill workers strike in
A) 1915
B) 1918
C) 1919
D) 1920
Answer:
B) 1918

Question 14.
Find out the mismatch.
i) 1917 – Champaran Andolan
ii) 1918 – Kaira Protest Movement
iii) 1918 – Strike of Ahmedabad cotton mill workers
iv) 1919 – The Rowlatt Act
A) i, ii
B) ii & iii
C) iii & iv
D) None
Answer:
D) None

Question 15.
Who criticised the Rowlatt Act as “devilish”.
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Md. AN Jinnah
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 16.
Gandhiji asked the Indian people to observe 6 April 1919 as a day of …………… and hartal.
A) Self reliance day
B) Prayer and humiliation day
C) Day of Protection
D) Black day
Answer:
B) Prayer and humiliation day

Question 17.
The Muslim League was formed in
A) 1905
B) 1906
C) 1907
D) 1910
Answer:
B) 1906

Question 18.
Separate electorates for Muslims were conceded in
A) 1908
B) 1907
C) 1909
D) 1910
Answer:
C) 1909

Question 19.
The Hindu Mahasabha was formed in
A) 1910
B) 1912
C) 1914
D) 1915
Answer:
D) 1915

Question 20.
The person behind the Jalianwalabagh Massacre
A) Curzon
B) Munroe
C) General ‘O’ Dyer
D) Corn Wallis
Answer:
C) General ‘O’ Dyer

Question 21.
Rabindranath Tagore expressed the pain and anger of the country by renouncing his …………. given to him by the British government.
A) Bhaihood
B) Knighthood
C) League of Nation
D) Brotherhood
Answer:
B) Knighthood

Question 22.
The title of Turkey Sultan
A) Father
B) God Father
C) Khalifa
D) Sir
Answer:
C) Khalifa

Question 23.
The main leader of Khilafat movement
A) Md. AN
B) Shoukat AN
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 24.
In the Nagapur session of the congress in 1920 was acknowledged as the leader of the Congress.
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Subhash Chandra Bose
D) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Answer:
B) Mahatma Gandhi

Question 25.
The Non-cooperation movement gained momentum throughout
A) 1921 – 22
B) 1922 – 23
C) 1923 – 24
D) 1924 – 25
Answer:
A) 1921 – 22

Question 26.
Due to participation in Non-Cooperation Movement, these persons gave up their practice
A) Motilal Nehru
B) C.R. Das
C) C. Raja Gopalachari
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 27.
The person who took up Khadi campaign
A) Nehru
B) Gandhi
C) Patel
D) Bose
Answer:
B) Gandhi

Question 28.
He was not the member of the British Ministry
A) Straford Cripps
B) Pethik Lawrence
C) Alexander
D) Federal Castro
Answer:
D) Federal Castro

Question 29.
A highlight of Non-Cooperation movement was the famous
A) Tenali Bomb case
B) Kakinada coup case
C) Chira-Perala movement
D) Kotappa Konda bad incident
Answer:
C) Chira-Perala movement

Question 30.
The Muslim League declared this date as “Direct Action Day”
A) 15-8-1946
B) 16-8-1946
C) 26-8-1946
D) 27-8-1946
Answer:
B) 16-8-1946

Question 31.
The people of Chirala – Perala refused to pay the taxes and migrated to a new settlement called
A) Rayanampadu
B) Ramnagar
C) Krishna Nagar
D) Vankayala Nagar
Answer:
B) Ramnagar

Question 32.
………………. said, Gandhiji’s swaraj is coming and we will not pay taxes to this government.
A) Gandhiji
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhash Chandra Bose
D) People
Answer:
D) People

Question 33.
The forest Sathyagrahas were began in this districts
A) Guntur
B) Kadapa
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 34.
At the end of a powerful movement, peasants in the united province (now Uttar Pradesh) managed to stop illegal eviction of tenants.
A) Raigarh
B) Chandragarh
C) Pratapgarh
D) Kanpur
Answer:
C) Pratapgarh

Question 35.
The year of Chauri – Chaura incident
A) 1920
B) 1921
C) 1922
D) 1923
Answer:
C) 1922

Question 36.
The Non Co-operation movement was called off due to this
A) Truth
B) Non-violence
C) Violence
D) Non-truth
Answer:
C) Violence

Question 37.
Leader such as argued that they party should fight elections to the councils and enter them in under influence government policies.
A) C.R. Das
B) Motilal Nehru
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 38.
The year of Civil dis-obedience movement
A) 1920
B) 1930
C) 1932
D) 1934
Answer:
B) 1930

Question 39.
Two important developments of the mid-1920s were the formation of the
A) RSS
B) Communist Party of India
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 40.
In this session, Congress declared that the attainment of “Puma Swaraj” was its ultimate goal.
A) Kanpur
B) Calcutta
C) Bombay
D) Lahore
Answer:
D) Lahore

Question 41.
The year of Lahor session
A) 1928
B) 1929
C) 1930
D) 1932
Answer:
B) 1929

Question 42.
This was decided to celebrate as the day of Purna Swaraj
A) Feb’ 1st
B) Jan’ 1st
C) Jan’ 20th
D) Jan’ 26th
Answer:
D) Jan’ 26th

Question 43.
The Dandi Sathyagraha was started on this day
A) 11-3-1930
B) 12-3-1930
C) 18-4-1930
D) 12-4-1930
Answer:
B) 12-3-1930

Question 44.
The number of followers of Gandhiji that participated in the foot-march of dandi sathyagraha with Gandhiji
A) 72
B) 78
C) 62
D) 68
Answer:
B) 78

Question 45.
The distance of Gandhiji foot-march from Sabarmathi Ashram to Dandi village
A) 200 kms
B) 300 kms
C) 375 kms
D) 400 kms
Answer:
C) 375 kms

Question 46.
Gandhiji disobeyed the British rules as a part of Salt Sathyagraha
A) 6-4-1930
B) 12-4-1930
C) 28-4-1930
D) 1-5-1930
Answer:
A) 6-4-1930

Question 47.
The number of Sathyagrahis’s that were arrested during Salt Sathyagrahas
A) 80,000
B) 90,000
C) 1,00,000
D) 1,20,000
Answer:
B) 90,000

Question 48.
The main result of Civil disobedience movement
A) 1909 Act
B) 1919 Act
C) Indian Council Act 1935
D) 1950 Act
Answer:
C) Indian Council Act 1935

Question 49.
The Congress formed governments in out of 11 provinces
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
Answer:
A) 7

Question 50.
The period of World War – II
A) 1939-45
B) 1936-42
C) 1935-45
D) 1950-52
Answer:
A) 1939-45

Question 51.
The number of countries in allied group.
A) England, France, Russia
B) England, Germany, Austria
C) England, Russia, Austria
D) America, Japan, Russia
Answer:
A) England, France, Russia

Question 52.
During the Second World War America dropped atom bomb over these cities
A) Hiroshima
B) Nagasaki
C) Both A& B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A& B

Question 53.
The year of Quit India movement
A) 1946
B) 1942
C) 1943
D) 1944
Answer:
B) 1942

Question 54.
The slogan during the movement is “do or die”.
A) Civil disobedience movement
B) Non Co-operation movement
C) Quit India movement
D) Swadeshi movement
Answer:
C) Quit India movement

Question 55.
Congress Working Committee met on at Bombay and passed a resolution stating clearly that “British Rule in India must end immediately
A) 8-8-1942 – Bombay
B) 8-8-1943 Calcutta
C) 2-9-1944 Kanpur
D) 7-7-1945 Lucknow
Answer:
A) 8-8-1942 – Bombay

Question 56.
The Congress leaders who were arrested during the morning on 9-8-1942
A) Gandhiji, Patel
B) Nehru, Maulana Azad
C) Acharya Kripalani, Rajendra Prasad
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 57.
The people of ……………. formed parallel government between 1942-1944.
A) Kanpur
B) Midnapur
C) Calcutta
D) Bombay
Answer:
B) Midnapur

Question 58.
The number of people that were arrested by the end of 1943.
A) 80,000
B) 85,000
C) 90,000
D) 95,000
Answer:
C) 90,000

Question 59.
India got independence on
A) 15-8-1947
B) 20-8-1947
C) 27-8-1947
D) 28-8-1947
Answer:
A) 15-8-1947

Question 60.
The Slogan of Subhas Chandra Bose on 18-3-1944
A) Dilli Chalo
B) On to Delhi
C) Both A & B
D) Jai Jawan
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 61.
The Indian flag was hoisted in these place in March 1944
A) Itanagar
B) Imphal
C) Kohima
D) Aizwal
Answer:
C) Kohima

Question 62.
This was said as the death day of Subhas Chandra Bose in a plane accident when he travelled from Bangkok to Tokyo is
A) 23-8-1945
B) 25-8-1945
C) 26-8-1945
D) 7-8-1945
Answer:
A) 23-8-1945

Question 63.
In ………….. the Muslim League had moved a resolution demanding “Independent States” for Muslims on the north-western and eastern areas of the country.
A) 1935
B) 1940
C) 1945
D) 1950
Answer:
B) 1940

Question 64.
From which the Muslim League treated Muslims as a special race different from Hindus?
A) 1920
B) 1925
C) 1930
D) 1935
Answer:
C) 1930

Question 65.
After this year the radical organisations characterized by intensive activities
A) 1930
B) 1940
C) 1950
D) 1960
Answer:
B) 1940

Question 66.
These actively participated in the movements during 1940
A) Malabar tenant cultivators
B) Tebhaga tenant cultivators
C) Telangana Vetti castes
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 67.
Who declared itself as the one and only representative of Indian Muslims?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Muslim League
C) Viswa Hindu Parishad
D) All India Muslim Parishad
Answer:
B) Muslim League

Question 68.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                         Group – B
1. Rash Bihari Bose         ( )        a) Dandi Satyagraha
2. 1935                            ( )        b) Jallianwala Bagh
3. Atom Bomb                ( )        c) Subhash Chandra Bose
4. 1930                            ( )        d) Government of India Act
5. Amritsar                      ( )        e) Hiroshima
A) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e
B) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – e, 4 – b, 5 – d
C) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – b
D) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – a
Answer:
C) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – a, 5 – b

Question 69.
Mahatma Gandhi spent his first year in India travelling throughout the country, understanding the people, their needs and the overall situation.
Pick the correct comment.
A) He travelled to visit India.
B) He was a tourist guide.
C) He travelled to estimate the needs of the people and the country.
D) All the above
Answer:
C) He travelled to estimate the needs of the people and the country.

Question 70.
“Mahatma Gandhi abruptly called off the Non-cooperation Movement in February 1992.”
Pick the correct comment.
A) He was in favour of British rule.
B) The movement turned from Satyagraha to violence.
C) He wanted to take a rest for some time.
D) None of the above
Answer:
B) The movement turned from Satyagraha to violence.

Question 71.
Communal organisations sprang up in India in the early years of the 20th century as the tide of nationalism too was rising.
Name one such organisation.
A) TRS
B) AIML
C) BJP
D) All the above
Answer:
B) AIML

Question 72.
Louis Mountbatten was appointed as Viceroy in early 1947 and was not able to resolve the differences.
Who was the Viceroy when India got freedom?
A) Mountbatten
B) Cripps
C) Lawrence
D) Alexander
Answer:
A) Mountbatten

Question 73.
Whose death is still a mystery in Indian national leaders?
A) Gandhiji
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Sanjay Gandhi
D) N.S.C. Bose
Answer:
D) N.S.C. Bose

Question 74.
Guntur district was at the centre of …………. activity.
A) Local
B) Nationalist
C) Regional
D) None
Answer:
B) Nationalist

Question 75.
Who led the Chirala-Perala movement?
A) Madapati Hanumantha Rao
B) Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu
C) Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer:
C) Duggirala Gopala Krishnayya

Question 76.
Subhash Chandra Bose formed INA with the help of this person in Burma and Andaman.
A) Rash Bihari Bose
B) Bhagat Singh
C) Rajguru
D) Sukhdev
Answer:
A) Rash Bihari Bose

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AP State Syllabus 8th Class Social Bits 11th Lesson National Movement: The Early Phase 1885-1919 with Answers

Choose the correct answer.

Question 1.
With the growth of …………. Education during the late nineteenth century a new consciousness began to develop.
A) English
B) Old
C) Sanskrit
D) None of the above
Answer:
A) English

Question 2.
East India Association was organized in 1866 by ……………..
A) Gandhiji
B) Naoroji
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Bipin Chandrapal
Answer:
B) Naoroji

Question 3.
The first session of the Indian National Congress at ……………. in 1885.
A) Delhi
B) Lucknow
C) Bombay
D) Chennai
Answer:
C) Bombay

Question 4.
In 1886, delegates to the Congress numbering ……………. were elected by different local organizations.
A) 536
B) 336
C) 236
D) 436
Answer:
D) 436

Question 5.
Kadambari Ganguli was the first woman graduate from
A) Calcutta
B) Chennai
C) Bombay
D) Tirupathi
Answer:
A) Calcutta

Question 6.
Naoroji studied the …………….. of the British Rule.
A) Religious impact
B) Financial impact
C) Social impact
D) None of the above
Answer:
B) Financial impact

Question 7.
The proposal of the partition of Bengal was in ………………… year.
A) 1900
B) 1901
C) 1903
D) 1905
Answer:
C) 1903

Question 8.
The system introduced by the British in India during the time of First World War
A) raising taxes
B) exporting food and other necessities to the army
C) Both A & B
D) None
Answer:
C) Both A & B

Question 9.
In 1907 the Indian National Congress split into ………………
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer:
A) 2

Question 10.
The First World War lasted for …………….. years.
A) 6
B) 5
C) 7
D) 3
Answer:
B) 5

Question 11.
The first revolt against the British rule throughout the country.
A) Rampa revolt
B) Mepla revolt
C) 1857 revolt
D) All the above
Answer:
C) 1857 revolt

Question 12.
A new consciousness began to develop after English education was introduced during the ……………. century, in some major cities like Calcutta, Madras and Bombay.
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Answer:
B) 19

Question 13.
The seeds of a new consciousness were sown in ………..
A) the second half of 18th century
B) the first half of 19th century
C) the second half of 19th century
D) the first half of 19th century
Answer:
C) the second half of 19th century

Question 14.
In ……………. Dodabhai Naoroji organized the “East India Association” in London to discuss the Indian question.
A) 1860
B) 1865
C) 1866
D) 1870
Answer:
C) 1866

Question 15.
During …………… various leaders like Surendranath Banerjee, Justice M.G. Ranade, Badruddin Tyabji, K.C. Telang and G. Subramaniam organised associations in Calcutta, pune, Bombay and Madras.
A) 1860 – 80
B) 1866 – 85
C) 1870 – 80
D) 1860 – 85
Answer:
B) 1866 – 85

Question 16.
The Moderate Phase in the history of Indian National Congress.
A) 1885 – 1905
B) 1905 – 1919
C) 1919 – 1947
D) All the above
Answer:
A) 1885 – 1905

Question 17.
The December 1885, session of Indian National Congress was presided over by
A) A.O. Hume
B) W.C. Benarjee
C) Dadabhai Naoroji
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer:
B) W.C. Benarjee

Question 18.
The December 1885 session of Indian National Congress was attended by …………… delegates.
A) 70
B) 72
C) 73
D) 74
Answer:
B) 72

Question 19.
The famous leaders of the modern phase
A) Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherozeshah Mehta
B) Badruddin Tyabji, W.C. Benarjee
C) Surendranath Benerjee, Ramesh Chandra Dutt
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 20.
The founder of the Indian National Congress
A) W.C. Banerjee
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Dadabhai Naoroji
D) A.O. Hume
Answer:
D) A.O. Hume

Question 21.
The main objectives of Indian National Congress
A) to create a common political platform
B) by taking up those grievances and fighting for those rights which Indians had in common in relation to the rulers
C) to study the grievances of people and wrote appeals to the government.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 22.
In 1886, ……………. delegates were elected to the Congress by different local bodies.
A) 400
B) 420
C) 430
D) 436
Answer:
D) 436

Question 23.
Who was the first woman graduate from Calcutta?
A) Sarojini Naidu
B) Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
C) Both A & B
D) Kadambari Ganguli
Answer:
D) Kadambari Ganguli

Question 24.
During first …………… years, the Congress was led by the leaders who are known as Moderate Nationalists.
A) 10
C) 20
B) 15
D) 25
Answer:
C) 20

Question 25.
The main interest of the moderates
A) They wanted the Imperial Legislative Council to be made more representative
B) Civil Services Examinations are to be held in India.
C) Indians are to be placed in higher positions.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 26.
The Patrika that carried on Publicity for all the phases of Indian’s struggle for freedom
A) The Hindu
B) The Krishna Patrika
C) Andhra Bhoomi
D) Enaadu
Answer:
B) The Krishna Patrika

Question 27.
The Indian National Congress made resolutions on these issues.
A) Tax on salt
B) Treatment of Indian laborers abroad
C) The sufferings of forest dwellers caused by an interfering forest administration
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 28.
The moderate leaders reached out to people in different parts of the country by holding tours.
A) Lectures
B) Meetings
C) Tours
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 29.
The extremist phase in the history of the Indian National Congress.
A) 1885 – 1905
B) 1905 – 1920
C) 1920 – 1947
D) 1947 – 1950
Answer:
B) 1905 – 1920

Question 30.
Women, students and a large section of the urban and rural population of Bengal and other parts of India became actively involved in politics for the first time.
A) Moderate phase
B) Extremist phase
C) Gandhian phase
D) All the above
Answer:
B) Extremist phase

Question 31.
Curzon proposed the partition of Bengal in
A) 1900
B) 1902
C) 1903
D) 1905
Answer:
C) 1903

Question 32.
The Bengal was divided in
A) 1905
B) 1909
C) 1919
D) 1935
Answer:
A) 1905

Question 33.
Mutnuri Krishna Rao was died in
A) 1905
B) 1940
C) 1945
D) 1947
Answer:
C) 1945

Question 34.
The movement that encouraged Indian industries
A) Swadeshi Movement
B) Swarule Movement
C) Non-Cooperation Movement
D) Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer:
A) Swadeshi Movement

Question 35.
The movement gave a stimulus to P.C. Ray’s Bengal chemical works
A) Self rule Movement
B) Swadeshi movement
C) Non co-operation movement
D) Civil disobedience movement
Answer:
B) Swadeshi movement

Question 36.
“Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it” – This slogan was given by
A) B.G. Tilak
B) Bipin Chandrapal
C) Lala Lajapathi Rai
D) All the above
Answer:
A) B.G. Tilak

Question 37.
They called the moderate phase as ‘Mendicancy’.
A) B.G. Tilak
B) Bipin Chandrapal
C) Lala Lajapathi Rai
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 38.
The split in congress was in this meeting.
A) Surat meeting
B) Lucknow meeting
C) Bombay meeting
D) Calcutta meeting
Answer:
A) Surat meeting

Question 39.
The year of the Surat session
A) 1906
B) 1907
C) 1909
D) 1911
Answer:
B) 1907

Question 40.
On 16th October 1905, the day the partition of Bengal went into effect, was observed in Bengal as a day of ……………
A) Mourning
B) Very sad
C) being insulted
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Mourning

Question 41.
The other name of Swadeshi movement
A) Vandemataram movement
B) Civil disobedience movement
C) Swarule movement
D) None
Answer:
A) Vandemataram movement

Question 42.
The ‘Krishna Pathrika’ was started in Machilipatnam in 1902 by …………..
A) Raghupathi Venkata Ratnam Naidu
B) Mutnuri Krishna Rao
C) Kandukuri Veeresalingam panthulu
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer:
B) Mutnuri Krishna Rao

Question 43.
Choose the correct matching.
Group – A                                                               Group – B
1) Krishna Patrika                      ( )                     a) Curzon
2) 1905, October 16                  ( )                     b) Beginning of World War – I
3) 1915                                      ( )                     c) Tilak release
4) Partition of Bengal                ( )                     d) Mutnuri Krishna Rao
5) 1914                                      ( )                     e) A Day of Mourning
A) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e
B) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – a, 5 – b
C) 1 – e, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – a
D) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – b, 5 – a
Answer:
B) 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – a, 5 – b

Question 44.
AO. Hume, a retired British official played an important role in establishing the I.N.C.
Pick the correct comment.
A) A.O. Hume is the God Father of INC.
B) He was eagerly waiting for Indian independence.
C) It is his safety value method intended to extend the British rule in India for some more period.
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 45.
The extremists called the moderates’ strategy as ‘mendicancy’.
Mendicancy means
A) Fighting
B) Opposing
C) Begging for alms
D) None
Answer:
C) Begging for alms

Question 46.
‘The textile industry of India, in particular received a great impetus from the Swadeshi Movement.’
Swadeshi Movement means
A) Use the goods of our own land
B) Should not touch the mother land goods
C) Use the British goods only
D) All the above
Answer:
A) Use the goods of our own land

Question 47.
The First World War broke out in 1914 with Britain, France, Russia on one side and Germany and its allies on the other side.
India participated in the World War -1 in the favour of
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) Britain
D) Australia
Answer:
C) Britain

Question 48.
The newspaper which was started in Telugu during the Independence movement was
A) Eenadu
B) Krishna Patrika
C) Sakshi
D) Andhra Jyothi
Answer:
B) Krishna Patrika

Question 49.
Jamshedji Tata of Bombay opened his famous in Bihar.
A) Textile factory
B) Cement factory
C) Atom reactor
D) Iron & Steel plant
Answer:
D) Iron & Steel plant

Question 50.
Who studied the economic impact of British Rule?
A) Dadabhai Naoroji
B) R.C. Dutt
C) Mahadev Govinda Ranade
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 51.
The agitation against the Bengal partition
A) Swadeshi Movement
B) Self Movement
C) Non-Cooperation Movement
D) Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer:
A) Swadeshi Movement