Revision Test

Class-VIII (2021-22)
Social Science

Time Allotted : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them.

1. Question paper comprises four sections: A, B, C and D. There are 35 questions and all are
compulsory.

2. Section-A Question No. 1 to 20 are very short answer type questions, carrying 1 mark each.

3. Section-B-Question No. 21 to 28 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answers to each question should not exceed 80 words.

4 Section-C-Question No. 29 to 34 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answers to each question should not exceed 120 words.

5. Section-D-Question No. 35 is map based carrying 6 marks with two parts 35(A) from
Geography (4 marks) and 35(B) from History (2 marks).

6. Answers should be brief and to the point. Also the above word limit be adhered to as far as
possible.

7. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, internal choice has been provided
in a few questions. Only one choice in such questions is to be answered.

8. Attach Map along with your answer book.

9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.

Section-A
1. Future generations will depend on solar energy because it is (1)

(a) biotic
(b) man-made
(c) inexhaustible
(d) non-renewable
2. With the help of statement given below identify the type of agriculture (1)

There is intensive use of land, multiple cropping with the help of manual labour and little use of
machinery.

A) Nomadic agriculture
B) Intensive subsistence agriculture
C) shifting agriculture
D) commercial Agriculture

OR

With the help of statement given below identify the type of agriculture (1)
It is done on large farms or estates usually in tropical or subtropical countries. It is well
organised where a single crop farming is done.

A) plantation agriculture
b) Livestock ranching
C) Dairy Farming
D) Mixed farming

3. Match the column (1)

1. Literacy rate A) Number of live births per 1000 people

in a year

2. death Rate B) Number of deaths per thousand people in

a year

3. Birth rate C) Number of females per thousand males

4. Sex Ratio D) Percentage of people who can read or

write

i) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

ii) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C
iii) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
iv) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

4. Read the graph below and name the country with lowest and highet Sex Ratio in the world.(1)
5. What was the British motive behind the partition of Bengal in July, 1905? (1)
(a) It was difficult to govern such a big province.
(b) It was difficult to collect revenue in a large state like Bengal.
(c) The Britishers wanted to weaken the Hindu-Muslim unity.
(d) The Britishers wanted to win over the Muslims. 4. Who amongst the following was not a
moderate?

6. The slogan “do or die” was given during the (1)

a) Non cooperation movement
b) Quit India Movement
c) Civil Disobedience Movement
d) Peasants and Workers Movement

7. The Indian Independence Act 1947 was based on _________. (1)

8. Third Anglo Mysore war was fought between (1)

a) Britishers and Tipu Sultan
b) Haider Ali and Britishers
c) Holkar and Scindias
d) Sirajuddaula and Mir Quasim

9. Match The Columns (1)

1. Lord Wellesley A. Greatest annexationist

2. Tiger of Mysore B. Governor General

 3. Lord Dalhousie C. Nawab of Carnatic

4. Anwar ud din D. Tipu Sultan

i) 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

ii) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
iii) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
iv) 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

10. Name the popular leader with the help of features given below : (1)
- He criticized the land policies of Britishers
- he was jailed for 2 years
- he instigated the tribes to attack some methods
- this movement started by this leader ended in 1900 with his death

11. Who was the first Governor General of independent India (1)
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
C) Warren hasting
D) Dr Rajendra Prasad

12. Who conducts the elections in India? (1)

13. Name of state who Joined India after taking military action
(1)
Or
Which state got the freedom from Portuguese in 1961

14. Define Front or Alliance (1)

15. Which one of the following fundamental rights includes abolition of untouchability (1)
A) Right to freedom
B) Right to Equality
C) Right against exploitation
D) Cultural and educational rights

OR
Concept of secularism is based on : (1)
A) equal treatment to all religions
B) equality before law
C) equal opportunity to secure a job
D) To promote international peace
16. In the questions given below there are two statements as assertion A and reason R. read
the statements carefully and choose the correct option (1)
Assertion : Our constitution makers divided all subjects on which laws could be made in three
lists
Reasoning : Our constitution makers wanted to avoid any conflict or overlapping of functions of
union or state government
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explain (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)
C) (A) is true and (R) is false.
D) (A) is false and (R) is true

17. Which House of Parliament has indirectly elected members ? (1)

18. Read the following information and write a suitable term for it (1)
Resolution Passed by both the houses of Parliament by not less than two third majority of the
total membership to remove the president

19. Fill in the blanks (1)

___ is exercised to hear appeals against the decision of high court and other courts regarding
constitutional, Civil and criminal cases.

20. Match the column (1)

1. Subordinate courts a. On the spot decision

2. District courts b. Revenue Court

3. Collector c. Highest Civil Court in a district

4. Lok Adalats d. Lower courts at district level

1-d, 2-c. 3-b, 4-a

1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

SECTION B :

21. There are many regions in the world which have high concentrations of population. Write the
reasons related to the statement. (Any 3) (3)
OR
Sustainable development is the need of the Hour explain any three reasons in favour of this
statement

22. Highlight any three differences between tropical evergreen and tropical deciduous forest(3)

23. What was the impact of Colonial rule on tribals in India mention (any three) (3)
OR
Highlight the main features of permanent settlement system (any tree)

24. We should remember that fundamental rights are important but not absolute. (3)
Support the statement by giving three examples where restrictions imposed are justified
OR
“The fundamental rights are justiciable and protected by the court.”
in the light of the above statement explain the right to constitutional remedies.

25. Why did India opt for a federal form of Government. Explain with three points. (3)

26. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow (3)
Common way of studying distribution of Population is by finding out the density of population in
a country or region. The density of population is measured as the number of persons living per
square km of an area.
If only the earth's land area of 150 Million sq. km is taken into account human population density
is 47 persons per square km this includes all land area of continents and islands including
Antarctica if Antarctica is excluded then average population density increases to more than 50
persons per square km .
There are some areas in the world whose density is less than 1 person per square kilometre like
the Antarctic and Arctic regions . In other areas like Singapore the population density is 7263
persons per square km and in Bangladesh it is 1020 persons per square kilometre as in the
year 2011.

26.1) Define density of population.

26.2) What is the average density of population of the world ?
26.3) Name a place where density of population is less than 1 person per square km.

27. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow (3)
The East India company set up trading posts in Surat and the Three Presidency settlements at
Fort William in Bengal ,Fort Saint George in Madras and the Bombay Castle. They established
friendly relations with the local princes to further their profits. The Indian rulers signed alliances
to secure the help of the English military to settle their internal rivalries. Taking advantage of the
situation, the British introduced the policy of divide and rule. As a result, the Indian princes
became mere Puppets in the hands of the English.

27.1) Name the first three Presidency settlements of the East India Company in India.
27.2) Why did Britishers establish friendly relations with the local princess ?
27.3) Why did the Indian Rulers sign alliances with the Britishers ?

28. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow (3)
It is said that justice delayed is justice denied. Since the process of important justice is very
lengthy and expensive it is becoming out of reach of the common man. Besides , thousands of
cases are pending in various courts. As an effort to simplify the legal procedures, reduce the
cost of litigation and to provide speedy justice, Lok Adalats have been set up. It was in 1985
when the first Lok Adalat was held in Delhi. The Lok Adalat is normally presided over by a
retired judge. The disputing parties plead their case themselves. No advocate or pleader is
allowed to argue the case. Even witnesses are not examined. Efforts are made to settle
disputes through compromise, mutual agreement and on-the-spot decisions. The idea of a Lok
Adalat is really commendable and indeed very useful. That is why Lok Adalat are called
people’s courts for speedy and inexpensive justice.

28.1) Why is justice becoming out of reach for the common man ?
28.2) What is the main Idea behind setting up Lok Adalat ?
28.3) Who presides over Lok Adalat ?

Section C

29 Explain any five factors responsible for formation of soil

OR
Define multipurpose river valley projects, what are their main objectives and name any two such
projects.(1+2+2)

30 Differentiate between cotton and jute on the basis of following.. (5)

A. soil type
B. temperature
C. rainfall
D. the two producers in the world
E. any two producers in India

31. Why did the first war of independence fail in spite of participation of different sections of
Indian society ? Explain any five reasons.
OR
Why is the revolt of 1857 called the first war of independence? Write any four causes related to
the revolt.(1+4)

32 Tilak gave the slogan “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it.” In this reference what
does Swaraj mean and what role was played by radicals in the movement.
OR
When were Montague Chelmsford reforms and Morley Minto reforms introduced. ?
Describe two main features of each.(1+2+2)

33. Describe any five basic features of India's foreign policy. (5)

34. Who is the head of the Council of Ministers? Write his/her functions. (1+4)
OR
Who is the head of the defence forces? Describe any two legislative and two financial powers.

Section-D

35(A). Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of the world identify
them and write their correct names of the lines drawn near them (4)

a) region of low rainfall

b) a type of forest

on the same political map locate and label Al

c) an area of high rainfall
d) the Mediterranean forest

35(B). On the given outline map of India identify and label the following (2)
A. place from where sepoys Revolt broke out
B. place related to division of Congress in 1907