CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper - 2014
This is the CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from March 2014. The paper is designed for a duration of 2.5 hours and carries a total of 60 marks. It includes various question formats to assess student understanding. The paper begins with 6 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each worth 1 mark. Following this are fill-in-the-blanks and match-the-type questions. Questions from number 4 to 12 are worth 3 marks each, requiring answers within 60 words. Questions 13 to 15 are worth 5 marks each, with an answer limit of 80 words. A dedicated map question is also included. Solving this previous year's paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and enhance their performance in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The exam is 2.5 hours long and worth 60 marks, featuring MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, matching, short answer questions (3 and 5 marks), and a map question.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Geography
- Civics
Important topics
- Non-Cooperation Movement
- Shantiniketan
- Silicon Valley
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Question paper text
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II : MARCH - 2014 CLASS: VIII SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time: <math>2\frac{1}{2}</math> Hours
MM: 60
General instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Marks for each question are indicated against the question.
- Question number 1 consists 6 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
- Question number 2 is fill in the blanks.
- Question number 3 is Match - Type question.
- Question number 4 to 12 carry 3 marks each. Answers to each of these questions should not exceed 60 words.
- Question number 13 to 15 carry 5 marks each. Answers to each of these questions should not exceed 80 words.
- Question number 16 is a map question. Attach your map with the answer sheet.
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- सही विकल्प चुनिए - remanuse est
Choose correct Answer:- 8×1=6
(अ) शांतिनिकंतन के संस्थापक कौन थे 270051
- क. महात्मा गांधी ख. रविन्द्रनाथ टैगोर
- ग. डॉ. राजेन्द्र प्रसाद घ. पंडित. जवाहरलाल नेहरु
- Shantiniketan was founded by
- Mahatma Gandhi B) Rabindranath Tagore
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad D) Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru
- (ब) असहयोग आंदोलन किसने शुरू किया था
- क. स्वामी विवेकानंद ख. डॉ.मनमोहन सिंह
- ग. एम.के. गांधी घ सुभाषचंद्र बोस
- Who started Non-Cooperation Movement
- Swami Vivekanada B) Dr. Manmohan Singh
- M.K. Gandhi D) Subhash Chandra Bose
- (स) सिलीकोन घाटी स्थित है
- क. बेंगलोर में ख. केलिफोर्निया में
- ग. अहमदावाद में घ. लंदन में
- Silicon Valley is located in
- Bangalore B) California
- Ahmedabad D) London
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from March 2014, used for board exam practice.
What is the duration and marking scheme?
The paper is for 2.5 hours and carries a total of 60 marks, with different marks allocated to various question types.
What types of questions are included?
It includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill-in-the-blanks, match-the-type questions, short answer questions (3 and 5 marks), and a map question.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks in the final exam.
Is this paper suitable for exam preparation?
Yes, this 2014 board question paper is an excellent resource for Class 8 Social Science students to practice and prepare for their upcoming CBSE examinations.
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