Social Science

Question: Distinguish between the following: Answer: 1. Focus and epicenter: Focus:  Focus is the point below the surface of the earth where an earthquake originates. This is the point where rocks first rupture or break when an earthquake takes place due to movement of bedrock and release of energy in …

NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Human Resources – Quiz 12 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Human Resources – Quiz: Average density population of the world is 45 persons per sq. km. and India is 364 persons per sq. km. Age-sex pyramid also known as …

Question: What is the present average density population of World and India? Answer: Average density population of the world is 45 persons per sq. km. and India is 364 persons per sq. km. Question: Name is least populous continent of the world. Answer: Antarctica is the least populated continent in …

NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Industries – Comparative Studies – Quiz 12 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Industries – Comparative Studies – Quiz: The iron and steel industry is called a basic industry because it provides iron and steel for manufacturing tool and machines …

Question: Name large scale industries. Answer: The large scale industries are as under: Textile industries Iron and Steel industry Sugar industry Cement industry Aircraft industry Question: Why is iron and steel industry called basic industry? Answer: The iron and steel industry is called a basic industry because it provides iron and …

NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Major Crops And Agricultural – Quiz 5 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Major Crops And Agricultural – Quiz: Rice is grown in hot and humid tropical and subtropical regions. Wheat is cultivated in the mid-latitudes and in the …

Question: Write a short note explaining the different cropping seasons. Answer: There are three major cropping seasons, i.e. Rabi, Kharif and Zaid. Rabi: Crops are sown in winters between October to December and harvested between February to April. Major crops of this season are: wheat, barley, peas, gram, and oil seeds. …

NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Natural Resources – Land, Soil and Water – Quiz 21 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Natural Resources-Land, Soil and Water – Quiz: The earth’s surface has about three-fourths water, so it is called “water planet”. Fresh water is …

Question: What are the possible reasons behind the uneven distribution of population around the world? Answer: The reasons behind uneven population distribution are mainly the varied conditions of land and climate. Question: Give three common forms of land use. Answer: Three common land use forms are: As cropland Pasture Forests. …

NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Natural Resources – Natural Vegetation – Quiz 10 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: Natural Resources-Natural Vegetation – Quiz: The equatorial forests have evergreen trees, while the monsoon forest have deciduous trees.  Elephants, crocodiles, zebras, leopards, camels and ostriches …