8th Class Social Science Sample Paper

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1)

The mid-day meal that children now receive in government and government-aided schools is because of a/an:

A)

FIR

B)

PIL

C)

CITES

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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2)

When would you consider a thing as resource?

A)

When it has got some usefulness

B)

When it has got some value

C)

When we get it by paying some money

D)

Both [A] and [B]

E)

None of these

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3)

Practice of untouchability allowed:

A)

The domination of lower castes over the upper

B)

The domination of majority over the minority

C)

The domination of rich over the poor

D)

The domination of upper castes over the lower

E)

None of these

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Read both the statements given below and pick your option.

Statement I: Indian secularism provides room for the reform of religions.

Statement II: In order to maintain religious equality, (both between as well as within religions) the Indian secular State maintains a separation as well as intervenes in religion.

Only I is true

Only II is true

Both I and II are true

Neither I nor II is true

None of these

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5)

Which Fundamental Right of Indian Constitution guarantees that no citizen can be discriminated against on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, and place of birth?

A)

Right against exploitation

B)

Right to freedom

C)

Right to life

D)

Right to equality

E)

None of these

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6)

James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, divided Indian history into three periods, namely:

A)

British, Muslim, Hindu

B)

Hindu, Muslim, British

C)

Muslim, British, Hindu

D)

Muslim, Hindu, British

E)

None of these

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7)

Which of the following is an important factor that can change substances into resources?

A)

Technology

B)

Value

C)

Time

D)

Both [A] and [C]

E)

None of these

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8)

In a democracy why it is very important for us to elect our leaders wisely?

A)

Because they exercise power on behalf of us.

B)

Because we need efficient persons to rule the country.

C)

Because we need responsible persons to run the administration of the country.

D)

Because we all cannot rule at the same time.

E)

None of these

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9)

Sometimes it is actually incorrect to fix precise dates on a historical event. Why?

A)

Because things might have happened over a stretch of time.

B)

Because, it is a custom for the study of historical events to refer only to an approximate period.

C)

Because history is all about an account of battles and big events.

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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10)

Level of development and use, origin, stock and distribution are the basis on which _______ are classified.

A)

Sources of energy

B)

Minerals

C)

Natural resources

D)

Industries

E)

None of these

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11)

Markets everywhere tend to be exploitative of people - whether as workers, consumers or producers. To protect people from such exploitation:

A)

People must be organised

B)

The government makes certain laws

C)

NGOs play a big role

D)

Press must be vigilant

E)

None of these

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12)

What do you understand by "Human Resource"?

A)

It refers to the quantity of people.

B)

It refers to the abilities of people.

C)

It refers to the things used by people.

D)

Both [A] and [B]

E)

None of these

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13)

Murshid Quit Khan was followed by _____ in Bengal.

A)

Siraj-ud-Daulah

B)

Alivardi Khan

C)

Mir Qasim

D)

East India Company

E)

None of these

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14)

Law requiring that the quality of goods meet certain prescribed standards, is for the protection of:

A)

Workers

B)

Producers

C)

Consumers

D)

Markets

E)

None of these

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15)

What do you understand by sustainable development?

A)

Careful utilization of resources to meet the complete requirements of the present generation.

B)

Careful conservation of resources for the future generations.

C)

Careful utilization of resources so that besides meeting the requirements of the present, it can take care of future generations as well.

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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16)

Who of the following was asked to remove corruption in company administration on being appointed as the Governor in Bengal?

A)

Lord Clive

B)

Lord Wellesley

C)

Lord Bentinck

D)

Lord Curzon

E)

None of these

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17)

Why plains and river valleys are the most densely populated areas of the world?

A)

They offer better climatic condition

B)

They offer suitable land for agriculture

C)

They offer no shortage of water

D)

Both [A] and [C]

E)

None of these

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18)

Name the state which has officially published plans for the rescue and rehabilitation of children working as domestic servant.

A)

Maharashtra

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Karnataka

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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19)

In dry areas plants have leaves with thorny and waxy surface. Why?

A)

To reduce loss of moisture by transmission

B)

To increase moisture by condensation

C)

To reduce loss of moisture by transpiration

D)

For pollination

E)

None of these

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20)

Recently a large travel agency was asked to pay Rs 8 lakh as compensation to a group of tourists, for which of the following reason?

A)

The group could not do shopping in Paris

B)

The group could not visit Disneyland

C)

The entire trip was very poorly managed

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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21)

Pumps at contaminated wells are painted red by the government around the UC factory in Bhopal. Yet, local people continue to use them. Why?

A)

People in general have a tendency to ignore such caution.

B)

People living nearby are less or no educated, hence they do not understand the caution.

C)

People have no other accessible source of clean water.

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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22)

Rani Channamma was of:

A)

Mysore

B)

Sind

C)

Kitoor

D)

Punjab

E)

None of these

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23)

Hazard mapping relates to which one of the following?

A)

To locate areas prone to landslides

B)

Tsunami warning

C)

To assessing industrial disasters

D)

To map areas prone to earthquakes

E)

None of these

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24)

Why Tipu Sultan was known as the "Tiger of Mysore"?

A)

Because of his brave struggle with the East India Company

B)

Because he never surrendered to the British

C)

Because of his fondness for tiger

D)

Because he fought a tiger unarmed once and eventually killed it

E)

None of these

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25)

Indian Parliament, while in session, begins with a/an:

A)

Zero hour

B)

Question hour

C)

Prime Minister's address

D)

Highlight of drawbacks of the government by the opposition parties

E)

None of these

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26)

Brahma Kamal is a/an:

A)

Organization of 18th century working for the women education

B)

Flower found in tropical rain forest

C)

Type of vegetation typical to Deccan Plateau

D)

Medicinal herb

E)

None of these

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27)

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was used throughout India for the first time in which of the following years?

A)

In 2011 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election

B)

In 2014 general elections

C)

In 2004 general elections

D)

In 2004 Gujarat election

E)

None of these

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28)

Union Carbide was a/an:

A)

American company

B)

Indian company

C)

British company

D)

German company

E)

None of these

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29)

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between________ in_______.

A)

Marathas and the East India Company, 1782

B)

Hyder Ali and the British, 1818

C)

Marathas and Ahmed Shah Abdali, 1761

D)

Marathas and the British, 1863

E)

None of these

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30)

The degradation of land resources is checked by:

A)

The use of chemical fertilizer

B)

Land reclamation

C)

The use of pesticide

D)

Overgrazing

E)

None of these

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31)

Which one of the following kingdom was NOT annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?

A)

Satara

B)

Udaipur

C)

Nagpur

D)

Punjab

E)

None of these

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32)

Look at the given pictures carefully and say which one of these needs protection?

A)

B)

C)

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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33)

Why in Indian Parliament some seats are reserved for SC/ST?

A)

To produce a perfect reflection of society

B)

To give adequate representation to the communities who have been historically marginalized

C)

To represent Dalit and Adivashi interest

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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34)

Which of the following is a mineral?

A)

Salt

B)

Graphite

C)

Diamond

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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35)

Why do you think an access to courts and there by justice has always been difficult for a vast majority of the poor in India?

A)

Legal procedures involve a lot of paperwork

B)

Legal procedures involve a lot of time

C)

Legal procedures involve a lot of money

D)

All of these

E)

None of these

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36)

What does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) aim for?

A)

To ensure that international trade in specimens of plants does not threaten their survival

B)

To ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals does not threaten their survival

C)

To stop international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants

D)

Both [A] and [B]

E)

None of these

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37)

The oldest rocks in the world are in:

A)

Eastern Australia

B)

Western Australia

C)

Eastern America

D)

Western America

E)

None of these

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38)

Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

A)

Fire wood

B)

Wind

C)

Solar

D)

Water

E)

None of these

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39)

Who used to give different interpretations of local laws based on different schools of the dharmashastra?

A)

Maulavis

B)

Qazis

C)

Muftis

D)

Brahman Pandits

E)

None of these

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40)

Which of the following is NOT true?

A)

Adivasis are a non-homogeneous population.

B)

Adivasis are a homogeneous population.

C)

There are over 500 different Adivasi groups in India.

D)

Adivasi societies are most distinctive as they are not organised around the principles of caste system.

E)

None of these

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41)

Identify the correct sequence of the Nawab of Bengal.

A)

Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \] Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Alivardi Khan \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar

B)

Alivardi Khan \[\to \] Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \]Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar

C)

Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \] Alivardi Khan\[\to \] Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar

D)

Alivardi Khan \[\to \] Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar

E)

None of these

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42)

Find the incorrect match.

A)

USA World's largest geothermal power plants

B)

Scotland World's First solar and wind powered bus shelter

C)

Norway First country in the world to develop hydroelectricity

D)

India First country in the world to use natural gas for the domestic purposes

E)

None of these

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43)

Match the given incidents with their corresponding violation of Fundamental Rights.

Incidents		Fundamental Rights
(a)	A group of people are note given permission to open a Bengali medium school in Assam	(i)	Right to Freedom.
(b)	The government makes a law that no women can be promoted to the rank of major in Indian Army	(ii)	Right against Exploitation
(c)	A 12-year old child is working as a labour in a construction site	(iii)	Cultural and Educational Right
(d)	A politician in one state decides not to allow labourers from other states to work in his state	(iv)	Right to Equality

a\[\to \]ii, b\[\to \]iii, c\[\to \]i, d\[\to \]iv

a\[\to \]iv, b\[\to \]i, c\[\to \]iii, d\[\to \]ii

a\[\to \]iii, b\[\to \]iv, c\[\to \]ii, d\[\to \]i

a\[\to \]i, b\[\to \]ii, c\[\to \]iv, d\[\to \]iii

None of these

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44)

Which of the following is an incorrect statement so far the effects of Sepoy Mutiny is concerned?

A)

The land and property of Muslisms was confiscated on a large scale and they were treated with suspicion and hostility.

B)

The proportion of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced.

C)

Policies were made to protect landlords and zamindars.

D)

The India Council was created to advise the Secretary of State for India.

E)

None of these

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45)

Fill in the blank.

On an average, one spell of rain for two hours is enough to save ______ of water.

A)

3,000 litres

B)

8,000 litres

C)

6,000 litres

D)

4,000 litres

E)

None of these

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46)

Identify the logo of the 'brand' with which you can relate the addressing of the problem of sanitation in India.

A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

None of these

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47)

Complete the sentence.

The central dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan __________.

A)

was copied from the Buddhist stupa at Sanchi

B)

were borrowed from Mughal architecture

C)

was Classical Greece (fifth century BCE)

D)

was copied from Buckingham Palace, England

E)

None of these

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48)

In India accidents are common to construction sites. Yet, very often, safety equipment and other precautions are ignored.

Which of the following may be the reason for this?

A)

Safety laws in India are not strictly enforced by the authorities.

B)

Making use of the workers' vulnerability, employers ignore safety in workplaces.

C)

The safety laws are lax in India.

D)

Since there is so much unemployment, there are many workers who are willing to work in unsafe conditions in return for a wage.

E)

None of these

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49)

Which of the following is a subject on the Union List under the constitution of India?

A)

Agriculture

B)

Economic and social planning

C)

Education

D)

Forest

E)

None of these

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50)

Which of the following Bills/Acts allowed the trial of British/ European persons by Indian and sought equality between British and Indian judges in the country?

A)

The Rowlatt Act

B)

Ilbert Bill

C)

The Vernacular Act

D)

The Arms Act

E)

None of these

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8th Class Social Science Sample Paper

done Social Studies - Sample Test Paper-8 Total Questions - 50 [Download]

Social Studies - Sample Test Paper-8 Total Questions - 50 [Download]