Static Geography Of India And World - Class 8 General Knowledge - Extra Questions

Why Gujarat is called Gujarat?

Gujarat draws its name from the Gujara, who ruled during the 8th and 9th centuries.


What is meant by the Apartheid? How did the people of South Africa struggle against it?

Apartheid was the name of a system of racial discrimination unique to South Africa.
Efforts made by the people of South Africa against Apartheid :-

(i) Launched protest marches and strikes.

(ii) The African National Congress led the struggle.

(iii) Many sensitive whites also joined the struggle with the African National Congress.

(iv) Many workers' unions and the Communist Party joined the movement.


Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
The name 'India' is derived from the river ____________.

Indus river is the name "India" derived from the river.


Define Gujrati people?

Gujarati people or Gujarati are an ethic group tradinally from Gujarat. India, that speaks Gujrati, an Indo-Aryan language.


Class 8 General Knowledge Extra Questions