CBSE Sample Papers for Class 8 Social Science – SA1

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 8 Social Science – SA1

Sample Paper of Social Science (SEM-II) for class 8

Max. Marks: 50 Time: 2 hours

General Instructions:

• Questions 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each. Answer in 1 or 2 sentences
• Questions 11 to 20 carry 2 marks each. Answer in 3 or 4 sentences
• Questions 21 to 25 carry 3 marks each. Answer in 5 or 6 sentences
• Question 26 carries 5 marks.

A. Answer the Following questions: (1 X 10= 10)

• 1. Mention the most common element that is available in all cities established by the British.
• 2. Name the city in which India Gate is located.
• 3. Name one city that was developed around ports.
• 4. Which place was served as the summer capital of the British Empire?
• 5. Who wrote ‘Pather Panchali’?
• 6. Who was the author of ‘Ananda Math’?
• 7. What is Kuchipudi?
• 8. Who established equality between Indian and British Judges?
• 9. What is joint sector industry?
• 10. Give example of a human made fibre.

B. Answer the Following questions: (2 X 10= 20)

• 11. What were ‘Black Town’ and ‘White Town’?
• 12. What is deurbanisation? Explain.
• 13. Give a brief account of the origin and growth of Madras.
• 14. Write short notes about Raja Ravi Verma.
• 15. How was Indian art influenced by the British rule?
• 16. Define nationalism.
• 17. Write the names of the major industrial regions of the world.
• 18. Give examples of large and small scale industries.
• 19. Briefly explain the importance of Textile industry.
• 20. What is green revolution? Explain.

C. Answer the Following questions: (3 X 5= 15)

• 21. Explain the features of the new urban centres.
• 22. Which three eminent composers shaped Carnatic music?
• 23. What is the importance of industries?
• 24. Name any three inputs in the industrial system.
• 25. Siberia is sparsely populated. Explain.

26. What is population Pyramid? Describe India’s population Pyramid? (2+3=5)