CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper 2017-18
This is the CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2017-18 session. The paper is designed for a Half-Yearly Examination and is worth a total of 80 marks, with a time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It includes a mix of one-mark questions covering various topics like historical events, geography, and civics, followed by two-mark questions requiring brief explanations on concepts such as resource conservation, sustainable development, and parliamentary systems. Solving this board question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, assess their preparation level, and identify areas for improvement before their final exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2017-18 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper is worth 80 marks and has a duration of 2.5 hours, featuring one-mark and two-mark questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Resource Conservation
- Sustainable Development
- Parliamentary System
- Jallianwala Bagh
- High Court
- Minerals
- Soil Formation
- Viticulture
- Golden Fibre
- Courts
- Subsidiary Alliance
- Domestic Violence
Important topics
- Resource Conservation
- Sustainable Development
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Subsidiary Alliance
- Parliamentary System
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Question paper text
Student Name:
HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION (SESSION 2017-18) CLASS-VIII SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME: 2:30hr. MM=80
Each Question carries 1 mark
- Birsa spent time in the company of......preachers.
- Buddha
- Vaishnav
- Sikhs
- None of these
- Who looks after sanitary conditions of the country?
- Health minister
- Home minister
- Finance minister
- When and where did Jallianwala bagh's activity take place?
- 13 april, Amritsar
- 13 march, Chandigarh
- 13 may, Haryana
- 13 june, Punjab
- When was High court under British rule first established?
- In 1862
- In 1966
- In 1866
- In 1986
- Gold is an example of.....minerals.
- Ferrous
- Non-ferrous
- Both (a) and (b)
- None of these
- Which one of the following is not a factor of soil formation?
- Time
- Soil texture
- Organic matter
- Viticulture means
- Growing of fruit and vegetable
- Primitive farming
- Growing of wheat
- Cultivation of grapes
- Golden Fibre refers to
- Tea
- Cotton
- Jute
- which are the right sequence of level of courts in increasing order?
- lower court
- High court
- Supreme court
- 1,2,3
- 3,2,1
- 2,1,3
Each question carries 2 marks
- What is resource conservation?
- What is sustainable development?
- Define Domestic violence in brief.
- Explain the system of "Subsidiary Alliance"?
- Suggest two ways to conserve water.
- Name the types of Parliament? Explain
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 8 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2017-18 session, used for board exam practice.
What is the duration and marking scheme?
The paper is allocated 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth a total of 80 marks.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes one-mark objective questions and two-mark questions requiring brief explanations.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, improve time management, and boost their scores.
What subjects are covered in this paper?
This paper covers Social Science topics relevant to Class 8, including History, Geography, and Civics.
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