DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, CHANDIGARH

Annual Examination, Session 2023-24

Class: VIII, Subject: Social Science (Sample Paper)
Time: 3 hours MM : 80
General Instructions:
a) Please check that this question paper contains 6 printed pages.
b) The question paper contains 18 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
SECTION A (HISTORY)
Q1. Choose the correct answer: (4x1=4)
i) In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion
(A) and Reason (R). Read statement and choose the correct option:
i. Assertion: (A) In 1830,William Adam ,scottish missionary toured the districts
of ‘Bengal and Bihar’.
Reason: (R) He had been asked by the company to report on the progress of
education in vernacular schools.
Option
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true and but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
ii) ………………….. started schools for muslim girls in Patna and Calcutta.
(a) Pandita Ramabai (b) Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
(c) Tarabai Shinde (d) Periyar
iii) Choose the correct statement regarding Indian National Congress
(a) Indian National Congress was formed in 1857 as a direct response to
the Indian Rebellion against British Rule.
(b) The Non-cooperation movement was initiated by the Indian National
Congress in response to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
(c) The Indian National Congress was formed with 82 delegates.
(d) The Indian National Congress established its headoffice at Bombay.
iv) Chauri Chaura incident took place in the year
(a) 1950 (b) 1940
(c) 1932 (d) 1922
Q2. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences: (4x1=4)
i) Who was William Adam?
ii) Who wrote the book ‘Stripurushtulna’?
iii) People had various reasons for not sending their daughters to school.
Elucidate.
iv) What was ‘Ilbert Bill’?
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Q3. Give reasons / Answer the following questions in 20-30 words (2x3=6)
i) Macaulay thought that European education was essential for India.
ii) Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s opposition to the social practices :Sati.
iii) The League ask for an autonomous arrangements for the Muslims of
the subcontinent.
Q4. Attempt the following questions in detail (40-50 words): (3x3=9)
i) How were the views of Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi on the west different on
education? What changes would you like in your time table as per the subjects
being taught to you in school and why?
ii) How did the knowledge of ancient texts help the reformers promote new
laws?
iii) Who were moderates? List some of their demands.
Q5. Read the source given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
a) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, a towering intellectual and social reformer in 19th-
century India, left an indelible mark on the country's history with his multifaceted
contributions. Born in 1820 in Bengal, Vidyasagar dedicated his life to eradicating
societal inequities, particularly focusing on issues related to women's rights and
caste disparities. His groundbreaking efforts in championing the cause of women's
education and widow remarriage challenged deeply entrenched social norms.
Vidyasagar vehemently opposed the prevalent practice of child marriage and
advocated for the empowerment of women through education. His philanthropic
endeavors led to the establishment of schools for girls, breaking barriers and laying
the foundation for a more inclusive and progressive society.
i) Mention two societal norms which were eradicated by Ishwarchandra
Vidyasagar. (1)
ii) Explain how Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar contributed to the improvement of
women's rights in 19th-century India. (1)
b) Imagine you are a member of the Azad Hind Fauj during World War II, fighting
alongside Subhash Chandra Bose for India's independence. Describe a critical
moment in the battlefield where Bose's leadership inspires you and your fellow
soldiers. (2)
Q6. Mark the following on the political map of India (3x1=3)
i) Madras ii) Dandi iii) Champaran
SECTION-B (Social and Political Life)
Q7. Choose the correct option: (3x1=3)
i) In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion
(A) and Reason (R). Read statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion:(A) The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the ruling party in
the Lok Sabha
Reason:(R) The Rajya Sabha functions primarily as the representative of the
states of India in the Parliament.

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 (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true and but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
ii) The idea of Public Interest Litigation was given by
(a) The Prime Minister of India (b) The President of India
(c) The Supreme Court of India (d) Parliament
iii) Choose the incorrect statement
a Adivasis are original inhabitants who lived in close association of
forests.
B India’s mining and industrial centers are located in Adivasi areas.
C Around 10% of India’s population is Adivasi.
D There are over 500 different Adivasi groups in India.
Q8. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences: (2x1=2)
ii) Why we have an independent judiciary in our country.
ii) Why Adivasis do not merge with the other population.
Q9. Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words. (2x2=4)
i) What is a constituency?
ii) Why you think the Indian Constitution protects the minority communities?
Q10. Attempt the following questions in detail.(40-50 words) (3x3=9)
i) Write a short note on Lok Sabha.
ii) Explain the structure of courts in India.
iii) Imagine that you are watching the Republic Day parade on TV with a friend
and she remarks, “Look at these tribals. They look so exotic. And they seem
to be dancing all the time”. List three things that you would tell her about the
lives of Adivasis in India.
Q11. Answer the questions related to picture given below:

i) Name the place of district court associated with this photo? (1)
ii) Mention one feature of district court. (1)

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 SECTION-C (Geography)
Q.12 Tick the correct answer: (1x3=3)
i) Name the term given to the resources that are drawn from nature and used
without much modification.
(a) Human (b) Natural resources
(c) Depletable (d) Human made
ii) Which one of the following best describes Intensive Subsistence agriculture?
(a) Crops are grown and animals are reared for sale in market.
(b) Herdsmen move from place to place with their animals for fodder and
water along defined routes.
(c) The farmer cultivates a small plot of land using simple tools and more
labour.
(d) A plot of land is cleared by felling the trees and burning them in thickly
populated forested areas.
iii) Which of the following is not the region where very few people live?
(a) High altitudes areas (b) Plains
(c) High mountains (d) Equatorial forest area
Q.13 Define the following: (1x3=3)
i) Natural resources
ii) Sericulture
iii) Emerging industries
Q.14 Answer the following in short: (2x2=4)
i) What do you mean by the term Sustainable Development?
ii) What is plantation farming?
Q.15 Study the picture and answer the following question: (i)

a. Identify the resources in the image given above. (1)

b. Classify them on the basis of their origin. (2)

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Q.16 Answer the following the detail: (3x4=12)
a. What do you understand by the term Agricultural Development? How can it
be achieved?
b. Compare the locational factors for the establishment of the iron and steel
plants in Jamshedpur and Pittsburg on the basis:
i. Raw material
ii. Water supply
iii. Transport
c. Write a brief note on Renewable and Non-renewable resources.
d. What are the 3 categories of Commercial farming? Explain any two.
Q.6 Identify and locate the following states on the political map of India:
(1x5=5)
a) Mark the state also known as the Paradise of Botanists, it is one of the least-
explored Indian states. This beautiful state is famous for its scenic beauty
spreading from waterfalls to forests and lush valleys to cool mountains. Also,
well known for its rich heritage and culture, is home to India's largest
monastery, Tawang Monastery.
b) Mark the state formerly a part of Bihar, this place is the major steel and coal
producer in India. Also, home to numerous wonderful landscapes and forests,
it is famous for its oldest tribes and their age-old lifestyle.
c) Mark the state also known as the heart of the country, it is rich in diamond
and copper reserves. Famous for its Khajuraho temples, this elegant state is
full of historical places and monuments.
d) Mark the state known as the Cultural Capital of India, its history dates back
thousands of years. Also famous for Sunderban forests, tiger reserves and
breath-taking landscapes, this state is home to rich history and has been one
of the pioneers of Indian cinema.
e) Mark the state known as the summer destination in India, this state is famous
for its hill stations, such as Manali, Shimla, Kullu, etc., and has also become a
favourite honeymoon station over a period of time. Also popular for its apples,
this beautiful state is the stoppage for all bikers, skaters and rock climbers.

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