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Class 8 · History and Civics · 10 Aug 2026
Which of these is considered a 'Primary Source' of information for a historian studying the British rule in India?
[1 mark]Which type of historical source is a diary written by a freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement?
[1 mark]Why is a diary entry from a soldier during a war more 'personal' than an official army report of the same battle?
[2 marks]Match the source type with its specific example.
[2 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Newspaper | a. Written Source |
| 2. Documentary Film | b. Visual Source |
| 3. Autobiography | c. Written Source |
| 4. Sketch/Painting | d. Visual Source |
Answer: __________________________________________
Match the historical item with the category of evidence it represents.
[4 marks]| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Old Fort Wall | a. Archaeological |
| 2. Autobiography of Nehru | b. Primary |
| 3. School History Textbook | c. Secondary |
| 4. Harappan Pottery | d. Archaeological |
Answer: __________________________________________
Surveys became common under colonial rule because the British believed that a country had to be _____ before it could be effectively _____.
[2 marks]To understand the daily life of common people in the early 20th century, a historian might examine _____ as a written source, whereas to analyze the fashion of the elite class, they might look at a _____ as a visual source.
[2 marks]Define what is meant by 'official records' in the context of colonial history.
[2 marks]Define what is meant by 'Written Sources' in the context of studying history.
[2 marks]Explain why surveys became important to the British administration in India.
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