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Assessment - March 2024 Model Question Paper
Marks : 50
Class : 8 Subject : Social Science
Time : 2 Hours 30 Min
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Name of the Student : _____________________________________________________________

Student SATS No : Signature

of the Student :________________

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School DISE Code :

School Name :____________________________________________________________________

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Information to be filled by the Evaluator at the time of evaluation
Question Obtained Question Obtained Question Obtained
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1 11 21
2 12 22
3 13 23
4 14 24
5 15 25
6 16 26
7 17 27
8 18 28
9 19 29
10 20 30
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Grand Total

Total marks obtained (in words) :____________________________________________________

Signature of the Evaluator : _______________________
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I. Four choices are given for each incomplete statements or questions. Choose the
correct answer and write the same along with its letter of alphabet [16 x 1 = 16]

1. A literary work of Ashwaghosha

A. Mudrarakshasa B. Rajatarangini

C. Buddha charita D. Go-Kho-Khi

Ans. ____________________

2. Sindhu-Saraswathi civilization gave importance to cleanliness the historical source

for this

A. Dholavira B. Mohenjodaro

C. Kalibangan D. Lothal

Ans. ____________________

3. Advaitha philosophy was advocated by

A. Basavanna B. Ramanujacharya

C. Madhvacharya D. Shankaracharya

Ans. ____________________

4. First Tirthankara of Jainism

A. Mahavira B. Parswanath

C. Gautama Buddha D. Rishabhnath

Ans. ____________________
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5. Identify the temple given in the picture.

A. Brihadeeshwara Temple

B. Chennakeshava Temple

C. Kailasanath Temple

D. Kashi Vishweshwar Temple

Ans. ____________________

6. The subject that studies about the knowledge of the State, Constitution and laws is

A. Economics B. Commerce

C. Sociology D. Political science

Ans. ____________________

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7. The advantages of Democracy among the following are

i) Democracy is based on the principle of equality

ii) It provides an opportunity for the development of personality

iii) Interest of the party becomes more important than the nation interest

iv) Defections from one political party to another leads to unstable government

A. i and iii B. ii and iv

C. iii and iv D. i and ii

Ans. ____________________

8. The English word 'culture' is derived from this language

A. Latin B. Greek

C. Rome D. German

Ans. ____________________

9. Feature of the Industrial society

A. Agricultual Society

B. Transformation of society through new inventions

C. Posession of cattles

D. Wondering in search of food

Ans. ____________________
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10. Artesian wells are more found in the continent

A. Asia B. Africa

C. Australia D. South America

Ans. ____________________

11. "Mistral" is a best example of

A. Local winds B. Seasonal winds

C. Cyclonic winds D. Planetary winds

Ans. ____________________

12. The ocean that is surrounded by Asia, Africa and Australia

A. Pacific Ocean B. Indian Ocean

C. Atlantic Ocean D. Arctic Ocean

Ans. ____________________

13. 'A teacher teaching the students in the school' is a best example for the economic
activity

A. Distrubution activity B. Exchange activity

C. Consumption activity D. Productive activity

Ans. ____________________

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14. When the National income is divided by the total population of the Nation we get

A. per capita income B. Annual income

C. National Income D. National Net Profit

Ans. ____________________

15. The advantages of sole trading concerns among the following

i) It can be started by own capital

ii) Management skills are limited

iii) They directly come into contact with the customers

iv) Losses and responsibilities are not to be borne by a single person

A. i and iv B. ii and iii

C. i and iii D. ii and iv

Ans. ____________________

16. Co-operative Societies in India were started in the year

A. 2004 B. 1856

C. 1950 D. 1904

Ans. ____________________
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II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : [4 x 1 = 4]

17. Name the cave that was traced with the ashes during the prehistoric age in India.

18. Give example for customs and traditions.

19. How does sociology enable us to understand the society in daily life?

20. Define 'utility'

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III. Answer the following questions in two or four sentences each . [6 x 2 = 12]

21. How did Pulakeshi II extended his empire?

22. How was social condition of Kamala the one who was found in Midnapur?

23. The relief features of ocean floor differs a lot. Name them.
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24. List out the measures to control soil pollution.

25. Explain the methods of losing citizenship in India

26. How can distribution be done effectively?

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IV. Answer the following questions in about three to six sentences each [3 x 3 = 9]

27. The King Ashoka established peace in his Kingdom after the Kalinga war. Justify.

28. Draw a diagram of globe and mark the seven important latitudes and name them.
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29. Explain the main types of foreign trade.

V. Answer the following questions in eight to ten sentences each : [4 x 1 = 4]

30. The functions of the local self governments are important in the development of
villages. Substantiate.

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VI. 31. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following places. [1 + 4 = 5]

A) Magadha

B) Mathura

C) Talakadu

D) Thanjavoor
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