Class 8 Social Science Paper 2025
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[Your School Name Here]
Half-Yearly Examination – 2025-26
Class: VIII | Subject: Social Science (NCERT/RBSE)
Time: 2 hours | Maximum Marks: 50
Section–A — Objective Type (Q.1–Q.8) [1×8 = 8]
Q.1 The meaning of ‘colonization’ is—
Q.2 The term ‘Bevad’ is a local name used for which type of agriculture—
Q.3 Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion—
Q.4 The best method to prevent soil erosion on steep slopes is—
Q.5 Enforcement of Fundamental Rights is ensured by—
Q.6 A consumer is someone who—
Q.7 The article of the Indian Constitution that abolishes untouchability is—
Q.8 The ‘Janani Express’ scheme relates to—
Section–B — Very Short Answer (Q.9–Q.14) [6×2 = 12]
Q.9 After obtaining the Diwani of Bengal in 1765, what benefit did the Company gain? (2)
Q.10 Fill in the blanks (Word bank: resources, unequal, in-out, population pyramid): (2)
(i) People convert nature’s gifts into _____ .
(ii) The distribution of world population is highly _____ .
(iii) Migration means the _____ movement of people into and out of an area.
(iv) The _____ also indicates the dependent population.
(i) People convert nature’s gifts into _____ .
(ii) The distribution of world population is highly _____ .
(iii) Migration means the _____ movement of people into and out of an area.
(iv) The _____ also indicates the dependent population.
Q.11 Match the following: (2)
| A | B |
|---|---|
| (a) Census | (1) Chittorgarh |
| (b) Sanctuary | (2) Population data collection |
| (c) Victory column | (3) Protected habitat |
| (d) Most literate district (2011) | (4) Kota |
Q.12 Write True (✓) / False (✗): (2)
(i) Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
(ii) Right to water is part of Article 21 (Right to Life).
(iii) Clean water and sanitation are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
(iv) Ostracizing (excluding) someone is allowing freedom of expression.
(i) Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
(ii) Right to water is part of Article 21 (Right to Life).
(iii) Clean water and sanitation are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
(iv) Ostracizing (excluding) someone is allowing freedom of expression.
Q.13 Write any two measures for soil conservation. (2)
Q.14 What is SVEEP? Write two objectives of this programme. (2)
Section–C — Short Answer (Q.15–Q.19) [5×4 = 20]
Q.15 What are natural resources? Write their classification with suitable examples. (4)
Q.16 Write four differences between agricultural practices in India and the USA. (4)
Q.17 Apart from elections, explain four democratic ways to support or oppose government actions. (4)
Q.18 “An independent judiciary is essential for democracy.” Support this statement. (4)
Q.19 Write a brief note on the handicraft industries of Rajasthan. (4)
Section–D — Long Answer (Q.20–Q.21) [2×5 = 10]
Q.20 How did Lord Dalhousie’s policies create discontent among Indian rulers? Explain. OR Describe the main centers and leadership of the 1857 Revolt in Rajasthan. (5)
Q.21 Write measures for wildlife conservation. OR Suggest measures to reduce industrial disasters like the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. (5)
