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Contemporary Indian society - class-VIII

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Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called ____________.

  1. Urbanisation

  2. Commercialisation

  3. Privatisation

  4. Consumerism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. It involves protection and promotion of consumer interests.

Conversion of an object as a product and economical value of such service or activity that may trade in market is called ___________.

  1. Urbanisation

  2. Commercialisation

  3. Industrialisation

  4. Privatisation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conversion of an object into a product so that it can be traded in the market is called commercialization. It is the process of introducing a new product or production method into commerce. 

Female literacy in Rajasthan is ___________.

  1. 52.10%

  2. 82.14%

  3. 65.46%

  4. 66.06%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Literacy is nothing but the education of the people living in particular area. The overall literacy rate of Rajasthan is 66.1% as per 2011 census. The female literacy rate in Rajasthan is 52.10 which is lowest in India.

Which is not an example of commercialization?

  1. Setting up of marriage bureaus

  2. Teaching of personality development in the institutions

  3. Personality development in household environment

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among the given options, both the statements define commercialization. It is an act of Conversion of an object into a product so that it can be traded in the market is called commercialization. Setting up of marriage bureaus and personality development institutes is an example of commercialization. Household personality development is not done for profit and hence is not an example of commercialization.

Male literacy in Rajasthan is ___________.

  1. 82.14%

  2. 65.46%

  3. 79.02%

  4. 76.05%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Literacy is nothing but the education of the people living in particular area. The overall literacy rate of Rajasthan is 66.1% as per 2011 census. The male literacy is 79.02%.

Main reason for growing consumerism in Indian society is ____________.

  1. Growth in middle class

  2. Pressure of commercialisation

  3. Distance from traditional business

  4. Development of education


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. It involves protection and promotion of consumer interests. The main reason for growing consumerism is commercialization. It is the process of introducing a new product or production method into commerce to increase trade.

In the present society the concept of individualism has been increased. What does individualism mean?

  1. Selfishness

  2. Self-reliant

  3. Equality

  4. Justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the present society, the concept of individualism has been increased. Individualism is nothing but people becoming self-reliant. Education is the main reason behind building up a society which is individualistic in nature with people becoming self-dependent.

Which of the following statements is true?

1. Female literacy in Rajasthan is very low when compared to male literacy.

2. Male literacy in Rajasthan is very low when compared to female literacy.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Among the given options, the only first statement is true regarding literacy rate of Rajasthan, which says that female literacy rate is very low when compared to male literacy. The male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy rate in Rajasthan is 52.10 which is lowest in India according to 2011 census.

Sale of bottled water is an example of __________.

  1. Consumerism

  2. Commercialisation

  3. Industrialisation

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sale of bottled water is an example of commercialization. Conversion of an object into a product so that it can be traded in the market is called commercialization. It is the process of introducing a new product or production method into commerce. Water is present in nature and freely available to all. But water is being sold in bottles to make a profit. Hence it is an example of commercialization.

Which of the following is true regarding the education of Rajasthan?

1. Half of the female population is illiterate.

2. Women of scheduled caste and tribes are lagging in literacy.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the given statements are true regarding female literacy of Rajasthan. According to which the half of Rajasthani female are illiterate and women belonging to scheduled caste and tribes are especially lagging in literacy.

Commercialisation of agriculture in India has its roots during _________.

  1. Ancient period

  2. Medieval period

  3. British rule

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Commercialisation of the agriculture is nothing but making use of agriculture to earn profits. In this type, more of cash crops are grown when compared to food crops. This started during British rule in which Indians were forced to grow cash crops like indigo more than food crops.

The growth of which of the following crops do not indicate commercial agriculture?

  1. Jute

  2. Sugarcane

  3. Oil seeds

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Commercialisation of the agriculture is nothing but making use of agriculture to earn profits. In this type, more of cash crops are grown when compared to food crops. Among the given options growing of jute, sugarcane, oilseeds are cash crops and growing them is an example of commercial agriculture and growing wheat which is food crop is not an example of commercial agriculture.

Main impact of education in present society is ________.

  1. Transformation of social values

  2. Consumerism

  3. Commercialisation

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

These days number of people receiving the education is increasing a lot. This is leading to social transformation among individuals. Education in the present day is enabling people to leave extreme communal practices and violence. It is also building up a society which is individualistic in nature with people becoming self-dependent.

Which of the following is/are true regarding educated class?

1. Started leaving extreme communal practices.

2. Gives importance to individualism and ability.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

These days number of people receiving the education is increasing a lot. This is leading to social transformation among individuals. Education in the present day is enabling people to leave extreme communal practices and violence. It is also building up a society which is individualistic in nature with people becoming self-dependent.

Which of the following has helped in raising living standards of people?

  1. Casteism

  2. Social acceptance of scientific innovations

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social acceptance of scientific innovations helped in rising living standards of people. This became possible only with help of education in India. People have become open to new thoughts and ideas that lead to the development.

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding consumerism?

  1. Consumerist lifestyle has become status symbol

  2. Consumerism is directly linked with reputation of lifestyle

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. It involves protection and promotion of consumer interests. The main reason for growing consumerism is commercialization. It is the process of introducing a new product or production method into commerce to increase trade. Buying commercialized products have become a status symbol and are linked to the reputation of people.

Which of the following does not define commercialization?

  1. To make a commodity available for sale

  2. The act of making something into a business run for profit

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Among the given options both the statements define commercialization. It is an act of conversion of an object into a product so that it can be traded in the market is called commercialization. It is the process of introducing a new product or production method into commerce for sale and earn profits.

When did modern day consumerism emerge?

  1. In the early 1900s, during the second Industrial Revolution

  2. During the Vietnam War in the 1950s

  3. During the Agricultural Revolution

  4. In the 1700s, during the Revolutionary War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. It involves protection and promotion of consumer interests. The main reason for growing consumerism is commercialization. The modern-day consumerism emerged during the second industrial revolution in the 1900s.

Which of the following is not an example of consumerism?

  1. Shopping each day as a part of hobby

  2. Buying different pairs of shoe for different week days

  3. Reusing the waste products

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. Reusing the waste products is not an example of consumerism because these things do not involve the acquisition of new goods.

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
 Samir Do's family lived in ________.

  1. Delhi

  2. Meerut

  3. Bihar

  4. Jaipur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samir Do's family lived in Meerut. He belonged to the Muslim community.

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
Samir Do thought Samir Ek did not know _______.

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Panjabi

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samir do sold the newspaper on the pavement. He met Samir Ek who looked very nice with very nice clothes put on so Samir do thought he was looking like angrez and knows English and did not know Hindi.

Which of the following is an example of consumerism?

  1. Growing your own vegetables in a garden in your backyard

  2. Purchasing a different vehicle to drive for each day of the week

  3. Recycling your plastic bottles

  4. Wearing clothes that where handed down from a older sibling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. Purchasing a different vehicle to drive for each day of the week is an example of consumerism. The other options mentioned like, growing your own vegetables in a garden in your backyard, recycling your plastic bottles, wearing clothes that were handed down from older sibling are not examples of consumerism because these things do not involve the acquisition of new goods.

Which of the following is an initiative taken up by government to improve education among girls?

  1. Beti Padhao

  2. Beti Bachao

  3. Jandhan yojana

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beti Padhao is an initiative taken by the Government of India to improve girl child education. The social campaign that aims to generate awareness and improve the efficiency of welfare services meant for girls. This Scheme was introduced in October 2014.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. Employment in modern society is based on caste

  2. Employment in modern society is based of education

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the two


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Among the given options, statement that tells that education in modern day society is based on education is true. However some reservations are given to scheduled castes and tribes for their up liftment.

Education in the ancient days was a service which was done for no remuneration but these days to get education one has to pay a huge amount. This is an example of ___________.

  1. Consumerism

  2. Commercialization

  3. Urbanisation

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conversion of an object into a product so that it can be traded in the market is called commercialization. It is the process of introducing a new product or production method into commerce. In previous days education was shared among people for free of cost, but these days it’s being sold. This is an example of commercialization.

Which of the following does not justify consumerism?

  1. The belief that it is good for people to spend a lot of money on goods and services

  2. The actions of people who spend a lot of money on goods and services

  3. An ideology that places value on the excessive consumption of material goods and services

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts is called consumerism. Given options like people spending a lot of money in acquiring goods and excessive consumption of goods and services are the characteristics of consumerism.

Identify the factor responsible for the changes that have occured in caste system in morden India.

  1. Illiteracy

  2. Ruralization

  3. Economic development

  4. Caste hierarchy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Caste system or social stratification of people has been prevalent in India since Vedic times. The end of Colonial rule brought about a modern development in an urge to eliminate caste inequalities and secure equal opportunities to all people. Irrespective of caste people can seem to engage in works where they can earn their daily bread. Economic development and equal participation eliminated caste disparities to an extent in India.

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