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HALY YEARLY EXAM, 2020 -21
Class : VIII F. M : 80
Subject : Social Science Time : 3Hrs
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Instructions :
1. There are 28 questions in all. All bbye effort 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 contain very short answer questions of one mark each.
5. Questions 10 to 19 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words.
6. Questions 20 - 26 are five marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Questions 27 and 28 are map questions if 3 marks each from Geography and History both. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
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1. What are potential resources? 1
2. What percent of fresh water is available as ground water? 1
3.Name the author of the book ' My Experiments with Truth '. 1
4. Who was the first governor general of British India? 1
5. Which fundamental rights came into existence in 2002 ? 1
6. Why India is called a republic? 1
7. Which is the most level of government in India? 1
8. Which house of the Indian Parliament is known as the Permanent house? 1
9. Mention any one Directive Principle based on the Gandhian Philosophy. 1
10. What is meant by sustainable development? Why sustainable development is the need of the hour? 1+2= 3
11. Distinguish between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary. 1x3=3
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Describe any three characteristics features of Mediterranean forests.
12. Identify any three ecological problems caused by building dams. 3
13. Why is there a need for resource planning? Give any three reasons. 3
14. Which Portuguese explorer discovered the sea route to India? How did this mark the beginning 9f European era in India? 1+ 2= 3
15. Highlight any three differences between Ryotwari and Mahalwari revenue system. 3
16. What was the Doctrine of Lapse & how did it affect the rulers of India? 1+2= 3
17. Mention any three major events related to the freedom struggle of India. 3
18. Why did India opt for a federal form of government? Explain. 3
19. State any three provisions which make the Constitution of India rigid as well as flexible.
20. Suggest any five methods for conservation of water. 5
21. ' Forests are essential for maintaining an ecological balance'. Justify the statement with suitable arguments. 5
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Highlight any five points of distinction between Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Deciduous Forests.
22. Analyse the causes and effects of 1st carnatic War 5
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The battle of buxar was a turning point of India. Give argument to support the statement.
23. Describe any five causes of the failure of revolt of 1857. 5
24. What is meant by Constitution? Mention any four purposes which the Constitution of India serves. 1+4= 5
25. Describe the legislative powers of the Union Parliament. 5
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How have the legislative powers been divided between the union government and the state government.
26. Mention the five provisions of the fundamental Rights to Equality. 5
27. Three features A, B and C are shown in the political outline 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.
(a) A region of low rainfall in Africa.
(b) A type of forest.
(c) One region of Tropical rain forests in India.
28. Two features A and B are shown on the given outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the information given below and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. 1+1+1= 3
(A) Place from where Tantya Tope led the revolt.
(B) Place from where Bahadur Shah Jafar ruled.
ii) On the same political map of India locate and label the following place.
(C) ODISHA_____ The present state of India to which Khonds belong.
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