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CBSE Class 8 Social Science Sample Paper

The document is a sample paper for CBSE Class 8 Social Science, consisting of 23 compulsory questions divided into various categories based on marks. It includes very short answer questions, short answer questions, and map-related questions. The paper covers topics related to Indian history, geography, and social issues, with specific instructions on word limits for answers.

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CBSE Class 8 Social Science Sample Paper

The document is a sample paper for CBSE Class 8 Social Science, consisting of 23 compulsory questions divided into various categories based on marks. It includes very short answer questions, short answer questions, and map-related questions. The paper covers topics related to Indian history, geography, and social issues, with specific instructions on word limits for answers.

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CBSE Class 8 Social Science Sample Paper SET - 1

Time: 2.30 Hours Max. Marks: 60

General Instructions

1. The question paper has 23 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
2. Questions from serial number 1-9 are VSA Questions. Each question carries 1
mark.
3. Questions from serial number 10-19 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
4. Questions from serial number 20-22 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 100 words each.
5. Question number 23 is a map question of 3marks each from History &
Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. What was the reason for the decline of Indian cotton textile industry? (Give one reason) [1]
2. Who was Thomas Macaulay? [1]
3. What is Plantation agriculture? [1]
4. What is meant by the term” Industry”? [1]
5. What is meant by Minority? [1]
6. What is meant by Sanitation? [1]
7. When did the Schedule caste and Schedule Tribes preventions of Atrocities Act passed? [1]
8. Name one problem that the newly independent India faced? [1]
9. What is meant by population density? [1]
10. Why do you think there are so few cases of private water supply in the World? [3]
11. Distinguish between Agro based and Mineral based industry? [3]
12. What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India? [3]
13. What is the role of the Police in investigating a crime? [3]
14. Give reasons why English continued to be used in India after Independence? [3]
15. Why do you think some artist wanted to develop a national style of art? [3]
16. What were the different reasons people had for not sending girls to School? [3]
17. The World population has grown very rapidly. Why? [3]
18. Give reason [3]
19. What is meant by Marginalization? Explain in brief. [3]
20. How the government of India has safeguard the Rights of Dalits and Adivasis? [5]
21. Why did Gandhiji choose to break the Salt Law? [5]
22. Which are the main factors which influence the location of an Industry? [5]
23. A) On the given Map of the World locate and label the following: [3]
1. California
2. Pittsburgh
3. Sahara
B) On the given Map of the India locate and label the following: [3]
1. Jaliawala Bagh
2. Dandi
3. Calcutta
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