Class 8 Social Studies: How, When and Where (History)
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Q1 · MCQ · 1 mark
Which year is considered important as the beginning of British rule in India?
Q2 · FILL · 1 mark
The British divided Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim and ________.
Q3 · MCQ · 1 mark
Who first divided Indian history into Hindu, Muslim and Christian periods?
Q4 · SHORT · 2 marks
Why do historians use dates to divide the past into periods?
Q5 · MCQ · 1 mark
Which of the following was NOT a major source of information about the colonial period?
Q6 · FILL · 1 mark
The British kept official records of all decisions and letters in ________.
Q7 · MCQ · 1 mark
James Mill published a massive work called:
Q8 · SHORT · 2 marks
What was the problem with the way James Mill viewed Indian history?
Q9 · MCQ · 1 mark
What kind of information can be found in government archives?
Q10 · FILL · 1 mark
The colonial government carried out ________ to map and study India.
Q11 · SHORT · 2 marks
Why are surveys important for studying history?