CBSE Class 8 Social Science How, When and Where VBQs

Short Answer Type Question

Question. In which three periods the historians have divided the Indian history?
Answer : 1. Ancient 2. Medieval 3. Modern.

Question. How books as historical resources help us?
Answer : Through these books, we get the knowledge about the progress made by man in the field like art, literature, science, history and music. By reading these books we can get inspiration for more progress.

Question. When was modern period started in India?
Answer : In India, modern period started in the 18^th century after the death of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Question. When and by whom and independent state of Avadha was founded?
Answer : Sadaat Khan made Avadh an independent state in 1739 AD.

Question. Write a note on the government documents.
Answer : By studying the government documents, we get knowledge of the mutual relations between Indians and Britishers. We also get knowledge how the Britishers controlled the Indian states.

Question. Write down in brief about the historical buildings.
Answer : Historical buildings live India Gate, Birla House, secretariats, President House, Parliament House etc. provide us the information about different styles and techniques of Indian architecture in the recent past.

Question. Write down the names of the European powers who came to India during the modern period.
Answer : Portuguese, Dutch, French and British.

Question. How newspapers, magazines and pamphlets are helpful in writing history?
Answer : We get information through newspapers, magazines and pamphlets about the modern period of Indian history. Some of the newspapers like 'The Tribune', 'The Times of India' etc. are still in publication.

Fill in the Blanks

1. In Europe, modern period begin in the 16th century.

2. There was medieval period in India in the 16th century.

3. Marathas, Sikhs, Rohillas, Pathans and Rajputs etc. were the new powers emerged in the 18th century.

Put a tick (✔) against the right and a cross (X) against the wrong answer.

1. There were many social evils prevalent in India in the 18th century. (✔)

2. Western ideas enlighted the Indians along with western education and literature. (✔)

3. In India, Mughal Empire was more powerful in the 18th century. (X)