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Class 8 Social Science — Chapter 1: How, When and Where
6 practice questions · 2 Easy · 2 Medium · 2 Hard
Free NCERT-aligned multiple-choice practice for Class 8 Social Science, Chapter 1 (How, When and Where). Practise timed Easy, Medium and Hard quizzes with instant explanations — built for CBSE Board exams, JEE Main and NEET UG. Here are a few sample questions; sign in free to practise all 6.
Sample questions
Q1Easy
James Mill divided Indian history into:
A.Hindu, Muslim, British periods✓ correct
B.Ancient, modern only
C.Stone, iron, gold
D.Three random eras
Why
Religious-based periodisation; criticised today.
Q2Medium
Modern Indian history typically begins around:
A.Mid-18th century (Battle of Plassey 1757)✓ correct
B.1900
C.1500 BC
D.500 AD
Why
Onset of British rule.
Q3Hard
Why is Mill's periodisation criticised?
A.Reduces complex eras to single religion; biased✓ correct
B.Too modern
C.Too short
D.Too detailed
Why
Diverse rulers in each period.
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