Class: VIII

Date:

Social Science

Time:3hrs M.M: 90

General Instructions:

1. All the questions are compulsory
2. Read the question paper carefully.
3. Attempt all parts of a question together.
4. Questions from serial numbers. 1 to 9 are 1 mark question.
5. Questions 10 to 21 are 3 marks questions
6. Question 22 to 29 are 5 marks each
7. Map question carries 5 marks.

1 Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal? 2 Name the country where the students of government schools have to start the prayer with' prayer of allegiance'. 3 What do you understand by the term 'coercion'? 4 Who am I ? I am the_____Lok Sabha for which general elections were held in 2014. 5 What is the most important function of Lok Sabha? 6 Who highlights the drawback of various policies for the better functioning of democracies? 7 Under which type of natural resource can sunlight be categorized? 8 Name a city in India where water is purchased to support the entire population of 1.25 lakh of 1

that city. 9 Name the most popular eco friendly automobile fuel. 1

10 In order to expand its rule in many parts of India, EIC devised several plans, one among them 3

was the "Subsidiary Alliance". State the terms of the 'Subsidiary Alliance'. 11 Discuss the problems faced under Ryotwari System? 3

12 Enumerate three political causes for the Revolt of 1857. 3

13 Describe the contribution of the following people in the revolt of 1857: 3

Rani Lakshmi Bai, Nana Sahib and Mangal Pandey 14 Do you think distribution of water in our country is fair and adequate? Give reasons for you <math>1+2=3</math>

answer. 15 Suggest few ways to conserve water and improve its supply. 3

16 Comment on how Indian states work to prevent the domination of one religion over the other? 3

17 Explain the basic idea behind 'Representative Democracy'? 3

18 Who is a Prime Minister? What is the role played by him in the functioning of the country? <math>1+2=3</math>

19 Define the term sustainable development. State any two principle of sustainable development. <math>1+2=3</math>

20 Define land use. What factors affect the use of land use pattern <math>1+2=3</math>

21 List down the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. 3

22 How did Plassey get its name? Enumerate the reason which made the company official win the <math>1+4=5</math>

Battle of Plassey. 23 What is the 'blue rebellion' get its name? Also state its consequences (any two) <math>3+2=5</math>

24 Describe the turn of events that took place during Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. 5

25 Define secularism. Discuss the policy of the Indian State in relation to religion. <math>1+4=5</math>

26 a. Are you satisfied with the sanitation facility in your city? How important it is to have this <math>1+2+2</math>

facility? Comment <math>=5</math>

<math>2+3=5</math>

1. "Progress in providing public facilities is far away from satisfactory". Analyze the given picture and the statement.

27 You have a team of five students. How will you use them to the best of their abilities to organize 5

a quiz competition in your school 28 Explain the major factors affecting the soil formation. 5

29 With reference to minerals answer the following questions:

1. Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous minerals.
2. Give three differences between metallic and non metallic minerals.

30 On a political map of India show the British territory expansion in 1857. On the same map show any one city annexed under Doctrine of Lapse. 2

31 On a political map of world locate the country with 3

largest production of iron ore a country where first wind energy was harnessed

a country which leads in the production of petroleum