CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper 2015-16
This is the CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper for the 2015-16 session. The paper is designed for Summative Assessment - II and has a total duration of 2 ½ hours with a maximum of 50 marks. It contains 23 questions in total. General instructions state that all questions are compulsory and marks are indicated against each question. Question No. 16 is a map-based question worth 2 marks, requiring the filled map to be attached to the answer book. The paper includes a blueprint detailing the distribution of marks across different question types (MCQ, VSA, SA, LA/Map) and subjects (History, Geography, Civics, OTBA). Solving this previous year paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby improving their preparation and performance in the board examinations.
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Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2015-16 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has a total duration of 2 ½ hours and a maximum of 50 marks, with 23 questions in total. Question 16 is a map question worth 2 marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- OTBA
- Map Work
Important topics
- First Prime Minister of India
- Partition of Bengal
- Jamdani
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Question paper text
Summative Assessment - II
Session - 2015-16
Blue Print
Subject - Social Science
Class - VIII
Subject MCQ VSA SA LA/Map Marks
1 (2) 2 (2) 3(4) - 18
History Geography 1(2) 2(2) 3(3) 2(1) 17
Civics 1(2) 2(2) 3(3) - 15
OTBA - - _ - 10
Total 60
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - (2015-16) SUBJECT: - SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS: - VIII
Time: - 2 ½ hrs
M.M: - 50
General Instructions: - सामान्य निर्देश: -
- Attempt all the Questions सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं |
- This Question Paper has 23 Questions इस प्रश्न - प्रत्र में कुल 23 प्रश्न हैं |
- Marks are indicated against each Question सभी प्रश्न के सामने अंक दिये ह्ए हैं |
- Question No. 16 is a map Question of 2 Marks, attach filled Maps in your answer book. प्रश्न 16 मानचित्र से संबंधित 2 अंक का हैं | भरे हुए मानचित्रों को उत्तर पुस्तिका में संलग्न करें |
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- 1 Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- J. L Nehru
- Dr. B. R. Ambdekar भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री कौन थे ?
अ) सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल
- ब) जे. एल. नेहरु
- स) डा. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर
1 Q.2 Bengal was partitioned in
- 1900
- 1948
- 1905 बंगाल का विभाजन ____ में हु आ
अ) 1900
ਕ) 1948
- स) 1905
3 Q.3 What is Jamdani? What kinds of clothe had a large market in Europe? जामदानी क्या है ? यूरोप के बाजार में किस तरह के वस्त्रों को बेचा जाता था ?
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015-16 session, used for board exam practice.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The paper is designed for 2 ½ hours and has a maximum of 50 marks.
How many questions are there in the paper?
There are a total of 23 questions in this Social Science paper.
What is the importance of solving previous year papers?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
Are there any specific instructions for map questions?
Yes, Question No. 16 is a map question worth 2 marks, and the filled map must be attached to the answer book.
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