How, When and Where Class 8 Worksheet History Chapter 1

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which event is associated with the year 1946 in the context of the British administration in India?

A) Establishment of the National Archives
B) The Royal Indian Navy mutiny
C) Introduction of the census
D) The first Governor-General's rule

Q2: Who published "A History of British India"?

A) Warren Hastings
B) James Mill
C) Lord Mountbatten
D) Robert Clive

Q3: What was one of the significant aspects of British colonial rule? 

A) Manipulating trade for their benefit.
B) Establishing control over the economy, society, and governance.
C) Exploiting resources and producing crops for export.
D) All of the above. 

Q4: Why do historians question the validity of labeling historical periods solely as "Hindu" or "Muslim"? 

A) Because it aligns with modern political ideologies.
B) Because such labels do not accurately reflect the complex interplay of diverse faiths and rulers' varying beliefs.
C) Because these terms were not used historically.
D) Because it simplifies history too much, making it easier for students to understand. 

Fill in the Blanks

1: James Mill divided Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim, and __________.

Q2: The British established __________ to preserve important records.

Q3: The __________ was a significant rebellion against British rule in 1857.

Q4: Surveys conducted by the British included __________ surveys to understand local conditions.

Q5: The term __________ is often used to describe the period of British rule in India.

True/False

Q1: Historically, history was often equated with memorizing dates related to royal coronations and battles. 

Q2: James Mill's perspective on Indian history was criticized for being Western-centric and for overlooking the coexistence of diverse faiths in India. 

Q3: Official records always provide a complete and unbiased view of historical events. 

Q4: Colonial rule uniformly affected all classes and groups in the colonized regions. 

Q5: Diaries, pilgrims' accounts, and newspapers are considered alternative historical sources that offer deeper insights into the past. 

Match the Following

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1: Why do many historians refer to modern period as colonial?

Q2: When The National Archives of India came up?

Q3: Mention the events for which specific dates can be determined.

Q4: How did paintings project Governor-Generals?

Q5: What were the things that official records did not tell?

Q6: Who became the first governor general of British India?

Q7: What did James Mills think about all Asian societies?

Q8: How have historians divided Indian history?

Q9: What do you mean by the term ' colonisation'?

Q10: Who was James Mill?

Q11: Who wrote the book ‘A History of British India’?

Q12: What do you understand by history?

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