Class 08 Social Science History India After Independence CBSE Questions & Answers

Class 8 · Social Science History India After Independence

This is Social Science class 08 Social Science History India after Independence CBSE Questions & Answers. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
Name the occasion/event where thousands of Indians gathered on 15 August 1947 based on the image given below:
Question 1 figure 1
  • A
    Jallianwalla bagh Massacre
  • B
    Quit India Movement
  • C
    Khilafat Movement
  • D
    Flag hoisting ceremony at the Red Fort
    Correct
2
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India who hoisted the Indian flag on 15 August 1947?
  • A
    Dr Rajendra Prasad
  • B
    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • C
    Mahatma Gandhi
  • D
    Jawaharlal Nehru
    Correct
3
Which one of the following words/terms refer to The Right to Vote
  • A
    Agreement
  • B
    Authorisation
  • C
    Franchise
    Correct
  • D
    Permission
4
A series of meetings of the Constituent Assembly were held in New Delhi after Indian?s independence with different political parties for an important discussion. What was the outcome of these series of meetings?
  • A
    Importance of Western education
  • B
    Stress importance to be given for vernacular languages
  • C
    Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
  • D
    Framing of Indian Constitution
    Correct
5
One important features of the Constitution was its adoption of universal adult franchise. Which of the following statements best describe this term.
  • A
    All Indians above the age of 19 would be allowed to vote.
  • B
    All Indians above the age of 17 would be allowed to vote.
  • C
    All Indians above the age of 16 would be allowed to vote.
  • D
    All Indians above the age of 21 would be allowed to vote.
    Correct
6
Some important features of the Indian Constitution are given below: Pick if any, statement not TRUE.
  • A
    All Indians above the age of 21 would be allowed to vote in state and national elections
  • B
    The Constitution stressed on Hindu Pakistan ideals.
    Correct
  • C
    It guaranteed equality before the law to all citizens, regardless of their caste or religious affiliation
  • D
    It offered special privileges for the poorest and most disadvantaged Indians
7
Pick out the date on which the new Indian Constitution came into force.
  • A
    On 26 January 1952
  • B
    On 26 January 1947.
  • C
    On 26 January 1950
    Correct
  • D
    On 26 January 1949
8
Based on the image given below who is the important leader who introduced the resolution that outlined the objectives of the Indian Constitution?
Question 8 figure 1
  • A
    Jawaharlal Nehru
    Correct
  • B
    Mahatma Gandhi
  • C
    Dr Rajendra Prasad
  • D
    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
9
From the following options, alongwith the Untouchables, who were granted reservation in seats and jobs as per the Constitution of India ?
  • A
    Brahmins
  • B
    Anglo Indians
  • C
    Parsis
  • D
    Scheduled Tribes
    Correct
10
Identify this personality based on the clues given :He was respectfully referred to as BabasahebHe belonged to a Marathi speaking Dalit family and a revered leader of the Dalits.He was a lawyer and economist
Question 10 figure 1
  • A
    Jyotirao Phule
  • B
    Mahatma Gandhi
  • C
    H J Khandekar
  • D
    B R Ambedkar
    Correct
11
While debating about the language used in the Constituent Assembly, who said these words a warning on behalf of people of the South some of whom threatened to separate from India if Hindi was imposed on them.
  • A
    V K Krishna Menon
  • B
    R K Shanmugha Chetty
  • C
    Chidambaram Subramaniam
  • D
    T T Krishnamachari
    Correct
12
Why was the date 26 January 1950 chosen for the new Constitution to come into force ?
  • A
    To coincide the day on which Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated
  • B
    To coincide the Birthday of the Father of Indian Constitution , B R Ambedkar
  • C
    To coincide with the 20th anniversary of the celebration of the Independence day at the Lahore session of the Congress under Nehru
    Correct
  • D
    To coincide the integration of the princely states
13
The image given below is that of a funeral procession that shook the entire Indian nation on 30 January 1948. Identify the event
Question 13 figure 1
  • A
    The assassination of Indira Gandhi
  • B
    The assassination of Partap Singh Kairon, the Chief Minister of Punjab
  • C
    The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
    Correct
  • D
    The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi
14
Name the Hindu fanatic, who shot and killed Mahatma Gandhiji.
  • A
    Gopal Godse
  • B
    Nathuram Godse
    Correct
  • C
    Narayan Apte
  • D
    Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
15
Which day is observed as the Sarvodaya Day every year?
  • A
    On 2nd October
  • B
    On 2nd December
  • C
    On 30th March
  • D
    On 30th January
    Correct