Class 8 social science

The term "history" has been derived from the Greek word meaning:

• Past

• Inquiry

• Story

• Record

James Mill divided Indian history into:

• Ancient, Medieval, Modern

• Hindu, Muslim, British

• Past, Present, Future

• Early, Middle, Late

The National Archives of India is located in:

• Mumbai

• Delhi

• Kolkata

• Chennai

History is about:

• Dates

• Events

• Change over time

• Maps only

The word "Colonial" means:

• Rule of natives

• Rule of king

• Rule of a country over another

• Rule of a priest

Survey operations in India were introduced by:

• British

• Mughals

• French

• Portuguese

The Census operation in India started in:

• 1857

• 1871

• 1881

• 1901

The first European power to establish trade in India was:

• French

• Portuguese

• British

• Dutch

The Battle of Plassey was fought in:

• 1748

• 1757

• 1764

• 1776

Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated by the British in Plassey?

• Siraj-ud-Daulah

• Mir Jafar

• Shuja-ud-Daulah

• Tipu Sultan