CBSE Class 8 English Revision Worksheet Set F

THE PUNJAB- A GLIMPSE

My Vocabulary

1. Energy                 6. Sacrificed 
2. Self-Respecting     7. Crowd- BIV
3. Battlefield             8. Benefit
4. Struggle               9. Founded
5. Independence      10. Compiled

Q-1. What is the special about Bhangra dance? 
Ans- Bhangra is full of energy. It shows the Joy and lively spirit of Punjabis.

Q-2. How can you say that the Punjabis are self-respecting people?
Ans- Because Punjabi would never beg or show their back in battlefield.

Q-3.What was Punjabis’ role in the struggle for India’s Independence?
Ans- Lala Lajpat Rai, Sukhdev, Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Bhagat Singh and many other Punjabis sacrificed their lives for their country.

Q-4.What did General Dyer do at the Jalliawala Bagh in Amritsar?
Ans- He ordered his riflemen to fire at the crowd of 20,000 people.

Q-5. What states have benefited from the Bhakra –Nangal Project?
Ans- Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Q-6. What is the religious importance  of Anandpur Sahib?
Ans- Sri Guru Gobind Singh founded Khalsa Panth here.

Q-7. Where is Chandigarh situated ? What is it known for?
Ans- Chandigarh is situated at the foot of Shivalik hills. It is known for its rose gardens.

Q-8. What are Jalandhar and Ludhiana famous) for?
Ans- Jalandhar- Sports goods. 
Ludhiana- Woolen hosiery industry.

Q-9. Who compiled Sri Guru Granth Sahib? 
Ans- Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji. 

Q-10. How have the walls of the Golden Temple been decorated?
Ans- These inner walls are decorated with precious stones.

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