Class 8

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Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 10 Question Answer Art and Culture in Rajasthan

Our Rajasthan Class 8 Chapter 10 Art and Culture in Rajasthan Question Answer

I. Write the correct alternative for the following questions-

1. Which of the following pairs has not been matched correctly?

Temple	Place
(a) Dilwara Jain Temple	Mount Abu (Sirohi)
(b) Ranakpur Jain Temple	Pali
(c) Sri Eklingji Temple	Jaipur
(d) Khatu Shyamji Temple	Sikar

Answer:
(c) Sri Eklingji Temple Jaipur

2. The highest part of which of the following forts is known as Katargarh?
(a) Amer Fort
(b) Kumbhalgarh Fort
(c) Ranthambore Fort
(d) Jalore Fort
Answer:
(b) Kumbhalgarh Fort

II. Fill in the blanks-

1. _________ Khambo ki Chhatri in Bundi is ai i excellent example of architecture.
Answer:
Chaurasi

2. Bani-Thani style of paintings is a famous art form of _________ .
Answer:
Kishangarh.

III. Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
From which period the development of temples started?
Answer:
Development of temples is started from the Gupta period and it also took place during the reign of Guijar-Pratihara, Guhil, Chandel, Rathore, Parmar, Solanki, Chalukya and Pala rulers.

Question 2.
Where is Musi Maharani ki Chhatri situated?
Answer:
Musi Maharani ki Chhatri is situated in Alwar.

Question 3.
Who built the Vijaya Stambh?
Answer:
Rana Kumbha built the Vijaya Stambh.

IV. Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Write the names of major forts of Rajasthanand describe any two forts.
Answer:
Major Forts of Rajasthan- Bundi Fort, Lohagarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Jalore Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Amer Fort, Gagron Water Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Junagarh Fort, Sonargarh Fort etc.

Description of two forts-
(1) Lohagarh Fort – This fort was built by Maharaja Surajmal of Jat dynasty. A double rampart of the soil is built around it, so it is also known as mud fort. It was attacked many times, but nobody was able to conquer it. It is also famous as the invincible fort.

(2) Ranthambore Fort – The inaccessible and invincible Ranthambore fort is situated on the top of a high hill. It is said that this fort was built by rulers of the Chauhan dynasty. Naulakha Darwaza, Hammir Mahal, 32 Khambo ki Chhatri, eh. are major historical places in this fort. Famous Trinetra Ganesh temple is also here. At present, the fort and its surrounding area have been included under the “Ranthambore Tiger Project”, so special attention is being given on its renovation, conservation and security.

Question 2.
Write a note on music art in Rajasthan.
Answer:
Music has been popular in Rajasthan since the ancient times. The sound of encouraging music and the uproar of musical instruments created an enthusiastic atmosphere during wartimes. Along with melodious musical raags, maand raag with shringar is also popular here. Here, the rulers have always respected the musicians and the singers. The devotees also propagated and popularized various melodies and styles of music and among them, names of Mirabai, Dadu, Charandas, Dayabai, Sahjobai, etc. are worth mentioning. Various genres of music have also developed in Rajasthan. Among the folk songs sung by the common people, sacramental, festive, jagran songs dedicated , to gods and goddesses and wedding songs are quite popular.

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Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 8 Question Answer State Efforts for Public Awareness and Social Reform

Our Rajasthan Class 8 Chapter 8 State Efforts for Public Awareness and Social Reform Question Answer

LET’S PRACTICE

Question 1.
What are the land reform acts? Prepare their list.
Answer:

1. Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
2. Rajasthan Requisitioning of Land (Improvement of Agriculture) Act, 1951
3. Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act, 1952.
4. Rajasthan Zamindari and Biswedari Abolition Act, 1959 etc.

Question 2.
Write the name of the chairperson of Rajasthan State Commission for Women.
Answer:
Mrs. Suman Sharma.

Question 3.
Write the names of members of Rajasthan State Commission for Women.
Answer:

1. Dr Rita Bhargava,
2. Mrs Sushma Kumawat,
3. Aruna Meena etc.

ACTIVITY

Question 1.
Prepare a list of major programmes run by the state government for providing encouragement to girls’ education.
Answer:
Major Programmes-

1. Gargi Puraskaar Yojana (Junior),
2. Nihshulk Cycle Vitaran Yojana,
3. Nihshulk Scooty Vitaran,
4. Khelkood Yojana,
5. Mukhya Mantri Hamari Beti Yojana,
6. Mukhya Mantri Rajshri Yojana,
7. Palanhaar Yojana etc.

LET’S PRACTICE

Question 1.
In your opinion, which rights should be provided to children? Prepare a list.
Answer:

1. Right to life,
2. Right to protection,
3. Right to development,
4. Right to participation.

TEXTUAL EXERCISE

I. Write the correct alternative for the following questions-

1. According to 2011 census, women literacy rate of Rajasthan is-
(a) 65.46 per cent
(b) 52.12 per cent
(c) 55.12 per cent
(d) 55.10 per cent
Answer:
(b) 52.12 per cent

2. Who is the Father of Bhoodan Movement?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Hiralal Shastri
(c) VinobaBhave
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
(c) VinobaBhave

II. Match Column ‘A’ with Column ‘B’-

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. WPAT	(i) United Nations Organization
2. EVM	(ii) None of the above
3. NOTA	(iii) Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trial
4. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan	(iv) Electronic Voting Machine
5. Conventioru of the Rights of the Child	(v) Right to Information

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. WPAT	(iii) Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trial
2. EVM	(iv) Electronic Voting Machine
3. NOTA	(ii) None of the above
4. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan	(v) Right to Information
5. Conventioru of the Rights of the Child	(i) United Nations Organization

III. Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
What is SVEEP programme?
Answer:
Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) is the flagship programme of the Election Commission of India to train the voters, citizens and electors regarding the election process and for increasing their participation.

Question 2.
Write a note on the rights of children.
Answer:
On 20 November, 1989, the General Assembly of the United Nations passed an important agreement named “The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child”. This agreement provides recognition to all the rights of children such as— civil, cultural, social, economic and political rights.

Question 3.
When was the State Commission for Women established?
Answer:
Rajasthan State Commission for Women was established on 15^th May, 1999.

IV. Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Give a brief description of Bhoodan Movement.
Answer:
On 18^th April, 1951, Vinoba Bhave started the ‘Bhoodan Movement’ in Tiruchirappalli, a small Village in Telangana by giving away a piece of land in charity. The main objective of this movement was to remove the disparities existing in land ownership. On the appeal of Vinoba Bhave, Bhoodan was started in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.

Question 2.
Write the names of social reformers who contributed towards social reforms.
Answer:
Names of Social Reformers-1. Dayanand Saraswati, 2. Govind Guru, 3. Mama Baleshwar, 4. Haribhau Upadhyaya, etc.

Question 3.
Suggest the measures of cyber security.
Answer:
Measures of Cyber Security-

1. Keep your password and ATM pin confidential.
2. Use latest antivirus software in your computer/laptop.
3. Don’t provide personal information to any person on phone/email.
4. In case of cyber fraud, one can register an online complaint on Citizens’ National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

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Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 7 Question Answer Development Plans

Our Rajasthan Class 8 Chapter 7 Development Plans Question Answer

LET’S PRACTICE

Question 1.
What efforts will you make for cleanliness? Prepare a list.
Answer:
For cleanliness, we will clean the dirt from drains and remove the debris collected around the rivers and clean the roads. We will also make people aware about cleanliness through music, plays and fortnightly cleanliness campaigns.

TEXTUAL EXERCISE

I. Write the correct alternative for the following questions-

1. How many goals are included in the sustainable development goals?
(a) 15
(b) 16
(c) 17
(d) 18
Answer:
(c) 17

2. To what sector is Ayushman Bharat related with?
(a) Education
(b) Women
(c) Healthcare
(d) Agriculture
Answer:
(c) Healthcare

II. Fill in the blanks-

1. The objective of preventing female foeticide and encouragement to education of the girls has been included under the ________ campaign.
Answer:
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

2. ________ programme has been started for cashless treatment in government and private hospitals.
Answer:
Ayushman Bharat.

III. Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Write the objectives of Rajasthan Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana.
Answer:
The objectives of Rajasthan Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojna to reduce maternal and infant mortality rate.

Question 2.
Write the names of two programmes being run in Rajasthan in the economic sector.
Answer:

1. Bhamashah Rojgar Srijan Yojana.
2. Mukhya Mantri Yuva Sambal Yojana.

IV. Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Give a description of programmes being run for women empowerment.
Answer:
Programmes related to Women Empowerment-

1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao,
2. Swavalamban Yojana,
3. Sajha Abhiyan,
4. Garima Balika Sanarakshan Evam Samman Yojana,
5. Mukhya Mantri Rajshri Yojana,
6. I M Shakti Fund Yojana.

Question 2.
Explain the Sustainable Development Goals, 2030.
Answer:
In 2015, the member countries of United Nations Organization adopted the agenda of the sustainable development. Main objective of this programme was to eradicate the poverty in all forms and from all places. There were 17 objectives marked for this including the objectives of eradication of poverty, eradication of starvation, provision of potable water and cleanliness etc.

Start by reviewing these Hamara Rajasthan Book Class 8 Solutions and Class 8 Hamara Rajasthan Chapter 6 Question Answer Transport and Tourism to strengthen your knowledge.

Class 8 Our Rajasthan Chapter 6 Question Answer Transport and Tourism

Our Rajasthan Class 8 Chapter 6 Transport and Tourism Question Answer

LET S PRACTICE

Question 1.
What are the major national highways of Rajasthan? Find out with the help of your subject teacher and the transport map and show them on the map.
Question 2.
Prepare a list of national highways/state highways passing through your district and collect information about them.
Question 3.
Prepare a list of geographical and natural tourist places situated in your district and collect information related to them.
Question 4.
Prepare a list of historical tourist places situated in your district and collect information related to them.
Question 5.
With the help of your subject teacher and books and magazines, collect information about the festivals organized in your area.
Question 6.
Prepare a list of religious tourist places situated in your district and collect information related to them.
Note- Answer all the above questions with the help of your subject teacher.

Question 7.
Write the names of major tourist places of Rajasthan.
Answer:

1. Brahmaji Temple (Pushkar),
2. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah (Ajmer),
3. Kapil Sarovar (Kolayat, Bikaner),
4. Govind Dev Ji Temple (Jaipur),
5. Delvada (Sirohi),
6. Kami Mata, Deshnoke (Bikaner) etc.

TEXTUAL EXERCISE

I. Write the correct alternative for the following questions-

1. In which district has the development of metro rail in Rajasthan taken place?
(a) Ajmer
(b) Jaipur
(c) Jaisalmer
(d) Kota
Answer:
(b) Jaipur

2. In which district is the Jaisamand Lake situated?
(a) Udaipur
(b) Chittorgarh
(c) Barmer
(d) Jalore
Answer:
(a) Udaipur

II. Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
When and where was the first train operated in Rajasthan?
Answer:
In Rajasthan, the first train was operated in the year 1874 between Bandikui (Dausa) and Agra Fort (Uttar Pradesh).

Question 2.
In which district is Sanganer International Airport situated?
Answer:
In Jaipur.

III. Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Which are the major geographical and natural tourist places of Rajasthan?
Answer:
Geographical and Natural Tourist Places- With natural point of view, there are various tourist places which serve as the centres of attraction in Rajasthan. Jaisamand, Fateh Sagar, Pichola, Udai Sagar, etc. are lakes in Udaipur and in Shilpgram Sirohi, popular hill station Mount Abu and Nakki Lake are located. Besides, Pushkar Lake of Ajmer, Rajsamand Lake in Rajsamand, Menal Waterfalls in Chittorgarh, etc. are the major natural tourist places.

Question 2.
Write a note on road transport in Rajasthan.
Answer:
Road transport has been significantly developed in Rajasthan. Roads situated in the state are classified into national highways, state highways, district roads and rural roads etc. Various villages have been connected through roads under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Nirmaan Yojana. Various national highways pass through Rajasthan. The state government has also developed various state highways which serve as the fundamental basis of road transport in the state.