How, When and Where Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: How, When and Where (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on How, When and Where, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What was the main objective of James Mill's 'A History of British India'?

   1. To glorify British achievements
   2. To document Indian culture
   3. To show the progress of Indian civilization
   4. To criticize British policies
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   Answer: A. To glorify British achievements

   James Mill wrote 'A History of British India' with a perspective that glorified the British and justified their rule in India.

2. What is 'periodization' in history?

   1. Categorizing history into eras
   2. Writing about current events
   3. Predicting future historical events
   4. Creating fictional historical accounts
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   Answer: A. Categorizing history into eras

   Periodization in history refers to the categorization of the past into distinct time periods, which helps historians organize information and achieve clarity.

3. Why did British historians record events from their perspective?

   1. To ensure unbiased recounting of events
   2. To justify British rule
   3. To promote indigenous culture
   4. To avoid historical documentation
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   Answer: B. To justify British rule

   British historians recorded events from their perspective primarily to justify British imperial rule and establish its righteous image in history.

4. How were Indian kings portrayed in colonial historical records?

   1. As benevolent rulers
   2. As competent administrators
   3. As oppressive tyrants
   4. As democratically elected leaders
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   Answer: C. As oppressive tyrants

   Colonial historical narratives often depicted Indian kings as oppressive and tyrannical rulers to justify the British colonization of India.

5. Why is the concept of 'colonial blurring' significant in history?

   1. It provides clear historical narratives
   2. It emphasizes cultural exchanges
   3. It mixes cultural elements for dominance
   4. It clarifies British roles only
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   Answer: C. It mixes cultural elements for dominance

   Colonial blurring is significant because it involves the blending of cultural elements by the colonizers to establish dominance and impose control over the colonized regions.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. In colonial India, which of the following was not used as a primary source by historians?
2. Why is 1817 considered a significant year in Indian history?
3. Which aspect of history did James Mill ignore in his historical writings?
4. In the work of historians, which is NOT a factor that changes history's narrative?
5. What role do official records play in historical research?
6. Which of these is a key characteristic of colonial era rule in India?
7. What was the reason behind Indian historians questioning James Mill's 'A History of British India'?
8. Which description fits the term 'Colonial Rule'?
9. How did the availability of print in the colonial era impact the writing of history?
10. Who led the creation of official records during the British rule in India?
11. What was an implication of the British recording their version of Indian history?
12. Which of the following best describes the term 'historiography'?
13. Why are oral traditions important in reconstructing history?
14. Which of the following was a consequence of British administrative record-keeping?
15. How did 'meticulous record keeping' influence the study of Indian history during colonial times?

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