Glimpses of the Past Class 8 Worksheet English Honeydew Chapter 3

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What was the primary motive of the English East India Company's presence in India?
(a) They came to India for trade and extended their power through diplomacy.
(b) They fought against Indian freedom fighters in the first war of Independence.
(c) They sought the help of Indian princes to defeat each other.
(d) They restored peace in the country and stopped looting.

Q2: Why were Indian princes easily defeated by the English East India Company?
(a) Lack of military strength
(b) Short-sightedness and division among Indian princes
(c) English's superior weapons of diplomacy
(d) All of the above

Q3: Who was a far-sighted ruler mentioned in the text who fought against the British till his death?
(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(b) Tipu Sultan of Mysore
(c) Lata Mangeshkar
(d) None of the above

Q4: How did some Indians react to the conquests made by the English Company?
(a) They thanked God and the British for restoring peace.
(b) They expressed gratitude for the Company defeating Indian princes.
(c) They criticized the English for killing or dethroning their kings.
(d) All of the above

Q5: How did the common people support the 1857 revolt?
(a) They remained neutral and did not participate in the revolt.
(b) They provided shelter and aid to the patriots.
(c) They actively joined the British forces to suppress the revolt.
(d) They formed alliances with neighboring kingdoms to fight the British.

Fill in the blanks

Q1: The English East India Company aimed to make quick __________ in India.

Q2: Raja Ram Mohan Roy called upon people to feel proud of their ancient __________.

Q3: The English imposed heavy taxes on farmers and destroyed Indian __________ industries.

Q4: Raja Ram Mohan Roy understood the importance of __________ and modern knowledge.

Q5: Raja Ram Mohan Roy went to England to understand what made the British so __________.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the impact of the constant fights among Indian states on the English East India Company's expansion.

Q2: Discuss the role of Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a social reformer and his efforts to bring about change.

Q3: How did the English East India Company affect Indian artisans and their businesses?

Q4: Why did some Indians feel unhappy under the rule of the white man, despite the end of constant fights among Indian states?

Q5: What were the challenges faced by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in spreading his ideas, including the establishment of newspapers?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: How did the British affect Indian Industries?

Q2: Who was Ram Mohan Roy?

Q3: How did the British oppress the Indians?

Q4: What did Macaulay advise in 1835?

Q5: What did English education produce?

Q6: What were the strategies used by the British East India Company to rule India?

Q7: How did the hatred towards the white man grow into armed revolt?

Q8: What changes were seen during the years 1855-1857?

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