Practice Paper Class 8-Theme Wise- Subject Social Science
Practice Test(Periodic Test)
Theme-A B C D(All)
Subject-Social Science
Class-8
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Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
(Attempt all 10 questions)
Q1. Which of the following crops is a Rabi crop?
(a) Bajra
(b) Wheat
(c) Maize
(d) Cotton
Q2. The soil type most suitable for growing cotton is:
(a) Black
(b) Red
(c) Sandy
(d) Laterite
Q3. Which of the following is the most important resource for a country’s development?
(a) Land
(b) Water
(c) Human Resources
(d) Minerals
Q4. What is the main cause of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
(a) Natural disaster
(b) Chemical leak
(c) Protest
(d) Government shutdown
Q5. Golden Temple is located in:
(a) Amritsar
(b) Ujjain
(c) Varanasi
(d) Mathura
Q6. Which Fundamental Right is related to workplace safety and fair wages?
(a) Right to Freedom
(b) Right to Equality
(c) Right to Life
(d) Right to Education
Q7. In a democracy, citizens have the right to:
(a) Rule
(b) Vote
(c) Obey only
(d) Be silent
Q8. A type of government where a king or queen rules is called:
(a) Democracy
(b) Monarchy
(c) Dictatorship
(d) Theocracy
Q9. Which article of the Constitution includes the right to water?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 21
(c) Article 44
(d) Article 32
Q10. What is the primary source of government funding for public facilities?
(a) Donations
(b) Loans
(c) Taxes
(d) Aid
Section B – Very Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)
Q11. What are public facilities? Mention any two examples.
Q12. Why are human resources important for a country’s development?
Section C – Short Answer Questions (3 Marks Each)
Q13. What are the major types of soil found in India? Mention their characteristics.
Q14. What are Fundamental Rights? Write any two with examples.
Section D – Case Study Based Questions (4 Marks Each)
Q15. Read the case: A visit to a local historical place like a fort or temple gives insight into our architectural heritage.
- What can students learn from such a visit?
- Name two features commonly found in Indian temple architecture.
- Why is it important to preserve such sites?
- Give an example of a local historical monument in your area.
Q16. Case: You are a farmer growing wheat in a black soil region. You want to sell your produce across cities like Varanasi and Delhi.
- What soil supports wheat growth?
- What challenges may you face in distribution?
- How can transportation facilities impact your trade?
- Suggest one way the government can support farmers like you.
Section E – Long Answer Questions (5 Marks Each)
Q17. Explain the structure of the Indian Constitution. How does it safeguard the rights and duties of citizens?
Q18. What are the key roles of the government in providing public facilities? How do these facilities impact people’s daily lives?
Section F – Map Work (2 Marks)
Q19. On the given outline map of India, mark and label the following soil types:
- Alluvial Soil
- Black Soil
- Red Soil
- Laterite Soil
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