Half Yearly Examination 2016 English Class 8

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Half Yearly Examination 2016    English       Class 8      MM: 50      Time: 2 hrs

1. Which is not the neighbouring country of India?                                                               1

            (a) Nepal         (b) Iran                        (c) Bhutan       (d) Myanmar

2. Which is not the part of the Parliament?                                                                           1

            (a) Rajya Sabha           (b) Lok Sabha  (c) President    (d) Governor

3. Who led the revolution in Kota?                                                                                         1

(a) Jai Dayal    (b) Kushal Singh       (c) Laxmi Bai          (d) Kunwar Singh

4. According to the census in 2011, sex ratio in Rajasthan is:                                               1

            (a) 840                         (b) 928                         (c) 911             (d) 940

From Q. 5 to Q. 14, answer any 7 questions.

5. Why is the Aravalli mountain range called the lifeline of Rajasthan?                              2

6. What is commercial agriculture?                                                                                       2

7. Compare between traditional and non-traditional energy sources.                                 2

8. Why is “Make in India” programme launched?                                                                 2

9. Explain with example the formula of calculating population growth rate.                       2

10. “The way of living and life-style of Indian people is witnessing changes due to the effect

         of commercialisation.” Clarify.                                                                                                 2

11. What is social boycott? Write their effects?                                                                    2

12. What do you mean by Human Development Index?                                                        2

13. What is the relation between Rights and Duties?                                                            2

14. Write the essential qualifications for judges of Supreme Court?                                    2

15. Name the organisations that have been organised for internal security.                       2

16. Describe any two reasons responsible for the downfall of the Mughal Empire.                        2

From Q. 17 to Q. 21, answer any 4 questions.

17. Write the characteristics of these physical regions of Rajasthan:

       (a) Eastern Plain    (b) Hadoti Plateau                                                                             4

18. What do you mean by water conservation? Suggest any six methods of water             conservation.                                                                                                              4

19. What are the powers of the President? (State any eight powers)                                   4

20. Explain the difference between developed and developing country on the basis of

       economy point of view.                                                                                                   4

21. Describe the achievements of Sawai Jai Singh.                                                               4

From Q. 22 to Q. 24, answer any 2 questions.

22. What are the salient features of Indian Constitution? Describe briefly.                                     6

23. Write a note on Road Transportation in Rajasthan.                                                        6

24. Write a brief note on the prominent happenings of the revolution held in Auva.          6

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