K.V.V.

Public School, Bangalore

Practice Paper – 2021 Time: 3 hrs
Class: VIII Std Subject: Social Studies Marks 100
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I. Choose the correct answer & write: 10x1=10
1. The dynasty which developed the ports of India was _____.
a) Guptas b) Mauryans c) Cholas d) Vardhanas
2. The leader of the Incas was_____.
a) Dupac b) Tupac c) Climus d) Cuzco
3. Ashoka’s Rock edicts have been found at ___________ in Karnataka.
a) Taxilla b) Saranath c) Kashmir d) Brahmagiri
4. The city of Mahabalipuram was constructed by ___________.
a) Mahendravarman b) Narasimhavarman-I c) Shivaskandavarman d) Pulikeshi-II
5. The father of Indian Medicine is _____________
a) Dhanwantari b) Charaka c) Sushruta d) Aryabhata
6. Macro economics is the study of ____ units.
a) Small b) Medium c) large d) Equal
7. Culture is a treasure of __________.
a) Abstract b) Individual c) Society d) Knowledge
8. Vast basic shaped volcanic mouth is ________
a) Caldera b) Crator c) Crust d) Vent
9. Planning commission was set up to plan for Socio-economic development of India in ____
a) 1945 b) 1947 c) 1950 d) 1955
10. The full responsibility of paper money vests with _________.
a) The central bank b) Commercial bank c) Co-operative bank d) S.B.I bank

II. 11. Match the following: 5x1=5

a. Kaviranasya ------- Someshwara-III
b. Mansollasa ------- Harichandrakavya
c. Raghavanka ------- Mrichchakatika
d. Hemasena ------- Halayudha
e. Sudrakas ------- RahgavaPandaviya
III. Answer the following questions in a sentence each: 14x1=14
12. What is the source which has more reliability for writing history?
13. List the sources which reflect upon the history of Mauryas.
14. Name the great scientists of the Gupta age.
15. What are the titles earned by Pulikeshi-II
16. Who installed Brihadeshwara temple of Tanjore?
17. What are the values which influenced the Ganga society?
18. Who appoints the chairman and other members of the Human Rights Commission?
19. What is material culture?
20. Who is called as the father of Local Government of India?
21. What is atmosphere?
22. Mention the different types of clouds.
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23.Which are the four components of the earth?
24. Give the meaning of trade and commerce.
25. Define planning.

IV. Answer the following questions in 3-4 sentences: 20x2=40

26. What Yajna and Yagas were important during the Vedic period?
27. Write a paragraph on the pyramids.
28. River Nile is a boon for the Egyptian civilization. How?
29. What are the triratnas?
30. Which are the civilizations of ancient Columbia?
31. Mayuravarma is the pride of all Kannadigas. Justify
32. Describe briefly the contributions of Gangas in the field of art and Architecture.
33. The architecture of the Hoysalas is world famous. Justify.
34. Explain the Recruitment process.
35. The Supreme Court is the custodian of fundamental rights. Discuss.
36. Write a note on city corporation.
37. Name the different types of Planetary winds.
38. Mention the important earthquake zones of the world.
39. Distinguish between spring tide and Neap tide.
40. What is the importance of small-scale industries?
41. What are the achievements of Indian Planning?
42. Why do we need to study economics?
43. Which are the different types of mobile shops?
44. What is the importance of ozone layer?
45. What are the advantages of registering a partnership firm?

V. Answer the following questions in 6-8 sentences each: 5x3=15

46. What are the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism?
47. Write a note on functions of urban local bodies?
48. Explain the relationship between land and agriculture.
49. What are the major pressure belts of the earth?
50. Discuss the measures to overcome agriculture crisis in India?
VI. Answer the following question in 8-10 sentences each: 3x4=12
51. Write about the education system under the Rashtrakutas.
52. List the major initiatives under the economic reform measures.
53. The national Human Rights commission is the watch dog of human rights. Substantiate.
VII. 54. Draw a neat outline map of India and locate the places: 3+1=4
a) Varanasi b) River Ganga c) Kanchi
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