SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE

TERM-1
SESSION 2024-25
CLASS VIII
M.M. 80 TIME- 3 HOURS

General Instructions:
1. There are 37 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. Question
paper comprises Sections A, B, C, D, E, and F.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. Write the question numbers as given in the question paper while
answering a question in your answer book.
4. SECTION A- Question 1-20 contains very short answer questions
(MCQs) of 1 mark each.
5. SECTION B-Questions 21- 24 are very short answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answers to these questions should not
exceed 40 words.
6. SECTION C Questions 25- 29 are short answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answers to these questions should not
exceed 60 words.
7. SECTION D Questions 30- 33 long answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answers to these questions should not
exceed 120 words.
8. SECTION E- Questions 31-34 are Source Based Questions (SBQ).
Each question carries 4 marks each.
9. SECTION F Question 37 is a map skill-based questions with two
parts 37A-Geography (3 marks) and 37B -History (2 marks). This
question carries a total of 5 marks.
10.There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices
in such questions must be attempted.
11.In addition to these separate instructions are given with each section
and questions, wherever necessary.
 SECTION – A
1. African Nations, in spite of being rich in resources are less developed as: (1)
a) Most of the people are illiterate and unskilled
b) Country is rich in resources
c) The workforce is underpaid
d) Country lacks water resource

2. Which of the following is NOT necessary for sustainable development? (1)

a) Use all renewable resources judiciously
b) Conserve the varied species
c) Minimize the depletion of natural resource
d) Use resources as much as you can.

3. Consumption of Polluted water leads to : (1)

a) Jaundice
b) Malaria
c) Common Cold
d) Influenza
4.In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion(A)
Reason (R).Read the statements and choose the correct option. (1)
ASSERTION (A) : The farmers started using HYV of seeds, fertilisers,
pesticides, insecticides and modern equipment.
REASON(R) : With the passage of time, population explosion has increased the
pressure on land to produce more food
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong.
5. The type of agriculture in which people migrate along with their animals
from one place to another in search of fodder for their animals: (1)

a) Subsistence agriculture
b) Nomadic herding
c) Intensive agriculture
d) Dairy farming

6. Match column I with column II and choose the correct option given below
(1)

COLUMN I COLUMN II

1. Report of Simon Commission i. 1858

2. Transfer of power from East India ii. 1929

Company to the British Crown

3. Morley Minto Reforms iii. 1885

4. Establishment of Indian National iv. 1909

Congress

Options:
a) 1- iii 2- iv, 3- ii, 4-i
b) 1- ii 2- i, 3- iv, 4-iii
c) 1- iv 2- i, 3- ii, 4-iii
d) 1- iv 2- iii, 3-i, 4-ii

7. Complete the analogy: (1)

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay:Anandmath :: Lala Lajpat Rai :__________

 a) My Experiment with Truth
b) Unhappy Indian
c) Kesari
d) Bombay Times

8.Rearrange the following events in the correct sequence : (1)

i. Partition of India into India and Pakistan,
ii. Formation of Indian National Congress,
iii. Death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
iv. JallianwalaBagh Massacre
a) i, iii, iv and ii
b) iii, ii, iv and i
c) ii, i, iv and iii
d) iii, i, iv and ii
9. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as
Assertion(A)Reason (R). (1)
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
ASSERTION (A) : The Revolt of 1857 was a major event but the colonial
power suppressed it ruthlessly
REASON(R) : In 1857, the power went into the hands of the British Crown.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong.
10. Choose the correct states associated with the cultivation of TEA (1)
a) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
b) Kerala,Tamil Nadu , Puducherry, Nicobar Islands
c) Assam, West Bengal and South India
d) Bihar, Bengal, Punjab
11. Shifting Cultivation was practiced by ______________ tribals of Odisha.(1)
a. Khonds
b. Van Gujjars
c. Gaddis
d. Santhals
12.The Revolt of 1857 was also called “The First War of Independence” (1)
because-
a. It was started by Sepoys.
b. It was the first-time different sections of Indian society united against foreign
rule.
c. It was the first time Indians were fighting against British rule.
d. It was led by Bahadur Shah Zafar II.
13.Choose the correct option with reference to the following statement (1)

A measure adopted by Britishers to propagate Christianity in India was:

a). Ban on Sati
b) Modification of Hindu law of Property.
c) Introduction of new Judicial System
d) Introduction of Railways
14.Which of the following statements are related to Flexible constitution: (1)
A. Can be amended easily
B. Is progressive in nature
C. It is stable and doesn’t allow hasty changes
D. Helpful in development of nation
Options
a) All of the above
b) A, B, C only
c) A and B only
d) A, B and D only
15. Read the text given below and identify the features of the Indian constitution
explained. (1)

Our Government is elected by the people and the administration is carried out by
the elected representatives of the people.
a) Secular state
b) Socialist State
c) Democratic State
d) Republic State
16. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as
Assertion(A)Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. (1)
ASSERTION (A) : In a parliamentary democracy there is a close relationship
between the executive and legislature.
REASON(R) : The council of ministers is constituted amongst the members of
the legislature.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (R) is correct but (A) is wrong
17. Which of the following personality was NOT a member of the Constituent
Assembly: (1)

a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

b) Jawaharlal Nehru

c) Sarojini Naidu

d) Mahatma Gandhi

18. Choose the correct option with respect to the Right against exploitation (1)
A) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
B) Payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
C) Protection of interests of minorities
D) Equality before law
19.Which one of the following options is NOT included in the fundamental
right to equality as enshrined in the Indian Constitution? (1)
(a) Equality before law
(b) Abolition of Untouchability
(c) Equal opportunity in matters of Public employment
(d) To form associations and unions

20. Choose the odd one out from the given option (1)
a) MANDAMUS
b) CERTIORARI
c) MNREGA
d) PROHIBITION
SECTION – B
21. Explain any TWO Economic Factors affecting agriculture . (2)
22. “ The policy of economic exploitation and the destruction of traditional
Indian economic structure by the British caused widespread resentment among
Indians.” Justify the statement by giving any TWO arguments. (2)
23. ‘Preamble is called the soul of the Indian constitution.’ Justify the
statement with the help of two statements (2)
24.Read the following situations carefully and write the fundamental rights
violated. (2)
a) A girl is not allowed to step out of her village for higher education in the city
whereas her brother is going abroad to pursue further studies.
b) If a group of people are not giving permission to open a Telugu medium
school in Kerala.

SECTION – C
25. Water is an indispensable resource, the sources of water are limited and
reduced every year. Suggest 3 steps to be taken to conserve water in our day
today life. (3)
26. How the British Document served as a source of information in the modern
period. (3)
27. Compare and contrast between the Ryotwari and Mahalwari land revenue
system introduced by the British . (3)
28. Explain the procedures of amending the constitution. (3)
29. Mention any three Directive Principles of state policy that have been
implemented. (3)

SECTION – D
30. ‘The need to conserve soil from erosion has become one of the major
environmental concerns .’Suggest any five measures to conserve soil. (5)
OR
‘Large dams have come under a lot of criticism from environmentalists, as they
are causing ecological problems .’ Elaborate with suitable arguments.

31.Classify the fibre crops on the basis of origin with a suitable example .
Explain the geographical conditions for the growth of any one type of Natural
fibre under the following heads:
(I) Soil type (II) Temperature and (III) Rainfall. (2+3=5)
OR

Name any Two beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required
for the growth of any one beverage crop under following heads
(I) Soil type (II) Temperature and (III) Rainfall.
32. How did the discontentment among the Indian soldiers become one of
the reasons for the outbreak of the revolt of 1857? Explain. (5)
OR
Analyse the reasons that led to the success of Britishers in the first war of
Independence?
33. Enumerate any five purposes of the Indian Constitution. (5)
OR
“India has parliamentary form of government both at the centre and in the
states”. Support the statement with five arguments.
SECTION – E
34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
The developed countries like the United Kingdom and USA make optimum use
of resources as compared to the developing countries like India. Distribution of
resources across the world is highly uneven . Rapid population growth has
resulted in over-utilisation of the natural resources .This has led to drastic
depletion and degradation of natural resources . For example , over-utilization
of soil has resulted in the depletion of fertility of soil in many parts of the world.
Thus , there is an urgent need to maintain a balance between population
resource planning and conservation .
Resources should be used judiciously ,otherwise mankind will have to face dire
consequences.
34.What do you mean by conservation of resources (1)
34.2 State the impact of over utilization on our natural resources. (1)
34.3 List any two factors that are helping the United Kingdom in making
optimum use of resources.
(2)

35.Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
To safeguard the British cotton industry , Indian textiles were destroyed with the
imposition of very heavy goods , promotion of British machine made articles at
cheaper price and decrease in princely patronage. No doubt the industrial
revolution(1760-1830) in Britain and other European countries was also
responsible for deindustrialization of India.
35.1 State any ONE negative impact of the industrial revolution in Britain over
India . (1)
35.2 Write any TWO agricultural products that were exported to Britain from
India. (1)
35.3 Mention any TWO measures adopted by the East India Company to
safeguard the British cotton industry. (2)
36. Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
Rights without duties are meaningless. It has been rightly said, if a person does
not perform her/his duties, others cannot enjoy their rights.’ Thus, duties
precede rights. Therefore it was in 1976 that Fundamental Duties were added to
Indian Constitution through 42nd Amendment. Originally, there were ten
Fundamental Duties, but now it is eleven.
36.1 State the difference between fundamental duties and Fundamental rights.
(1)
36.2 When were the fundamental duties added to our constitution? (1)
36.3 As a responsible citizen of India, write any two fundamental duties.
(2)
SECTION – F
37A. On a political map of the world, identify these features with the help of
following information and write the correct names on the lines marked on the
map. (1+1+1)
A.A region of high rainfall
B An area having low rainfall
C. On the same political map of the world, locate and label the following with
appropriate symbols.
One major tea producing area in the world

37.B On the political map of India, locate and label the states to which the
following tribal groups belong (1+1)
d. Khasis
e. Mundas