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Half-Yearly Examination – 2026-27
Class: VIII | Subject: Social Science
Time: 2 Hours | Maximum Marks: 50
Section A — Objective Questions (Q.1–Q.8) [1×8 = 8]
Q.1
After receiving the Diwani of Bengal in 1765, what right did the East India Company obtain?
Q.2
What was the Permanent Settlement related to?
Q.3
Which of the following is a biotic resource?
Q.4
Which method is useful for preventing soil erosion in areas with steep slopes?
Q.5
Why is India called a secular state?
Q.6
What is the main function of Parliament?
Q.7
The Supreme Court of India is the highest institution of which organ of government?
Q.8
Which of the following is a public facility?
Section B — Very Short Answer Questions (Q.9–Q.14) [6×2 = 12]
Q.9
Write any two major factors that affect the distribution of population. (2)
Q.10
Fill in the blanks: (2)
(i) Things used by human beings to fulfil their needs are called _______.
(ii) The policy of giving equal respect to all religions is called _______.
(i) Things used by human beings to fulfil their needs are called _______.
(ii) The policy of giving equal respect to all religions is called _______.
Q.11
Match the following: (2)
| A | B |
|---|---|
| (a) Permanent Settlement | (1) Law-making |
| (b) Soil conservation | (2) Clean drinking water |
| (c) Parliament | (3) Land revenue system |
| (d) Public facility | (4) Soil protection |
Q.12
Write True (✓) or False (✗): (2)
(i) Resources are distributed equally throughout the world.
(ii) The Indian Constitution gives all citizens the Right to Equality.
(iii) The judiciary plays no role in protecting citizens’ rights.
(iv) The East India Company gradually expanded its political control.
(i) Resources are distributed equally throughout the world.
(ii) The Indian Constitution gives all citizens the Right to Equality.
(iii) The judiciary plays no role in protecting citizens’ rights.
(iv) The East India Company gradually expanded its political control.
Q.13
Write any two methods of soil conservation. (2)
Q.14
What is meant by secularism? (2)
Section C — Short Answer Questions (Q.15–Q.19) [5×3 = 15]
Q.15
What major measures did the East India Company use to expand its control over Indian states? (3)
Q.16
Explain the major factors that affect land use. (3)
Q.17
Write any three key features of the Indian Constitution. (3)
Q.18
Explain the major factors that influence the location of industries. (3)
Q.19
Explain the role of elected representatives in Parliament. (3)
Section D — Long Answer Questions (Q.20–Q.21) [2×5 = 10]
Q.20
Describe in detail the major causes of the Revolt of 1857.
OR
What was the impact of British land revenue policies on Indian farmers? (5)
OR
What was the impact of British land revenue policies on Indian farmers? (5)
Q.21
Describe the need for water conservation and the major methods of conserving water.
OR
Why is the independence of the Indian judiciary necessary? Explain. (5)
OR
Why is the independence of the Indian judiciary necessary? Explain. (5)
Section E — Map Work (Q.22) [5 Marks]
Q.22
Mark the following places on the map of India: (5)
1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Delhi 3. Kanpur 4. Lucknow 5. Jaipur
1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Delhi 3. Kanpur 4. Lucknow 5. Jaipur
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