PICT MODEL SCHOOL

MOCK PAPER - 2, TERM - 2

2021– 2022

Subject: Social Science Grade: 8 Marks: 15

Date: /03/2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes
Name: ___________________________________ Writing Time: 30 minutes
OFFLINE TEST

General Instructions:
• This question paper consists of three sections: A, B and C.
• All questions are compulsory.
• All the questions to be answered on A4 size ruled sheets only.
• Numbering the answer sheets is mandatory.
• Write the answers using the correct question number.
• Answer script should reflect full name, grade, section, subject, date and total number of pages.
• Stationery required: A4 size ruled sheets, Blue Ball Point Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Colour pencils,
Political Map of India, Ruler.
• The outlined World political map (Q.III. -5,6 and 7) should be uploaded with the answer script.
Ensure writing your name, grade, section, subject, date and the correct question number on the
map with pencil.
• Ensure that all the pages are numbered.
• Marks will be deducted for spellings, grammatical errors, illegible handwriting and untidiness.
• To answer the MCQs, choose the correct option and write the correct statement beside the option
selected.
• Use of whitener is strictly prohibited.
• No. of printed pages: 04
Section A
[5marks]
Q.I. Choose the correct option. [2x0.5=1]

1. Alok is a part of the festival from the early nineteenth century as visible in Fig.1. Interpret the belief
he holds on as being part of this festival.

Fig.1.

a. Hooks pierced through skin of the devotees as a part of the mandate custom to be followed.
b. Earning money as a part of devotion.
c. Devotees underwent a peculiar form of suffering as part of ritual worship.
d. Devotees acquired salvation through the act

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 2. Rahim is the owner of an industry that follows the process as visible in Fig.2. Interpret the
outcome/s of this process.

Fig.2.
a. Processing of raw materials into final product demanded by people.
b. The supply of chain scenario.
c. The finished product carries utility and demand in the market.
d. Both the options (a) and (c) are correct.

Q. II. The following questions consist of two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate options. [2x0.5=1]

3. Assertion (A): The important characteristic of a public facility is that its benefits can be shared by
many people.
Reason (R): The only public facility implemented by government is visible in Fig.3.

Fig.3.
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

4. Assertion (A): The central government passed the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest
Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
Reason (R): The central government emphasizes more towards implementing Acts for the tribals
alone.

a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

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Q. III. Locate and label the following on the World political map (Page 4). (You have to write your name,
grade, section and correct answer number on the map with pencil). [3]

5. The country that is leading producer of coffee.

6. Any one continent practicing mixed farming.
7. An important steel city of the United States of America.

Section B
[5 Marks]

Q. IV. Answer the following in 80 words:

8. Define density of population. List any two factors that affect the distribution of population. [2]

9. By observing Fig.4 examine any three impacts on the society, if such a scenario occurs for a long
time. [3]

Fig.4.

Section C
[5 Marks]

10. Assess Fig.5 and defend your stand with regards to the impact on the whole society with five
points. [5]

Fig.5.

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 PICT MODEL SCHOOL
TERM- 2 EXAMINATION
2021– 2022
Outline World Political Map

Name: ________________________ Grade: 8 Date: ______________

Subject: Social Science Roll. No. _______ Q. No.III

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