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CLASS (कक्षा) - VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCE
(सामाजिक ज्ञान)
(TERM- 1)
(प्रथम सत्र)
Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
1. There are 28 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
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. Questions 1 to 9 contains very short answer questions of one mark each
5. Questions from 10 to 19 are three marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from 20 - 26 are five marks questions. Answer of these questions should not 120 words each.
7. Questions 27 and 28 are map questions of 3 marks each from Geography and History both. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer book.
1. Mention any one ecological problem caused by building large dams. 1
2. Which type of forests are found on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in India? 1
3. Name the author of the book 'Anandmath. 1
4. If you want to see Rashtrapati Bhawan at Raisina Hills which city will you have to visit?1
5. Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Kanpur? 1
6. State any one basis for India to be a secular state. 1
7. Which Fundamental Right Gives remedies against the violation of citizen's Fundamental Rights. 1
8. State any one Directive Principle that has become either Fundamental Right Or Right legislation in India. 1
9. Highlight any two advantages of Universal Adult Franchise. 1/2 +1/2 = 1
10. Explain the meaning of sustainable development and it's need in today's world.
11. " The Quality and quantity of people of a country determine its human resources. ". Justify the statement. 3
12. Explain any two points of importance of the study of land use pattern for the economic planning of a nation. 3
13. Highlight any three characteristics of natural vegetations found in Mediterranean Forests. 3
14. Describe any three events or consequences of the third Carnatic war. 3
15. Name any three commercial crops and the places of their cultivation. 1+1+1= 3
16. Explain any two procedures of amending the Indian Constitution. 3
17. Explain the meaning of Indian Secularism. Why secularism is important for India? State any two reasons. 3
18. Explain any three freedoms granted under the ' Right to Freedom '. 1x3= 3
19. Explain the financial powers of the Union Parliament. 1x3= 3
20. Describe any five methods to conserve water resources. 1x5 = 5
21. State any five features of coniferous forests. 1x5 = 5
22. Analyse the root cause of conflict between the English and the Marathas. How did the third Anglo - Maratha war decide the Fate of the Marathas? 1+4= 5
23. Explain the main aim of introducing land revenue settlements by british in India. Explain any two land revenue settlements introduced by them. 1+2+2=5
24. Highlight any five outcomes of the First War of Independence. 1x5= 5
25. "Constitution is a multipurpose document which caters to our needs, requirements and future aspirations. " Justify the statement with five suitable arguments. 1x5= 5
26. How is the speaker of Lok Sabha elected? Explain any three powers or functions of the speaker of Lok Sabha. 2+3= 5
27. (1) Two features (A) and (B) are shown in the political map of the world.
Identify these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the line marked on the map. 3
(A) A region of high rainfall in South America
(B) A type of forest
(2) On the same political map of the world, locate and label the following items with an appropriate symbols.
C. Tropical Deciduous forests in India
28. (1) Two features (A) and (B) are shown in the given outline political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the information given below and write their correct names in the lines marked on the map. 3
(A) Place from where Bhadur Shah Zafar ruled
(B) Name the place from where Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt of 1857
(2) On the same political map of India, locate and label the following place
(C) Assam : The present state of India to which the Khasis belong.
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