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 Summative Assessment - II and has a total duration of 2.5 hours and a maximum mark of 60. It includes various question types, starting with 6 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) each carrying 1 mark. Following this are fill-in-the-blanks and a match-the-type question. Questions from number 4 to 12 are worth 3 marks each, with answers not exceeding 60 words. Questions 13 to 15 are worth 5 marks each, requiring answers within 80 words. The paper concludes with a map question. Solving this previous year paper helps students understand the exam pattern and prepare effectively for their 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 paper is divided into sections with varying marks per question, including MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, match-the-type, short answer, long answer, and a map question.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Geography
- Civics
Important topics
- Indian National Movement
- Silicon Valley
- Non-Cooperation Movement
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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 a CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from 2014, used for board exam practice.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The paper is designed for 2.5 hours and carries a maximum of 60 marks.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), fill-in-the-blanks, match-the-type questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, 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.
What is the structure of the question paper?
It starts with MCQs, followed by fill-in-the-blanks and matching, then 3-mark and 5-mark questions, and concludes with a map-based question.
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