KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA STEEL PLANT - CLASS VIII SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER
Set: 02 | Time: 2 Hours | Max Marks: 40
SECTION A: MCQs (10 X 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Which weapon did Shivaji use during his one-on-one meeting with Afzal Khan?
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Answer: Wagh nakh
2. Who is credited with organising the first pan-Indian anti-British alliance?
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Answer: Nana Phadnavis
3. The 1835 'Minute on Indian Education' which promoted English education was written by:
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Answer: Thomas B. Macaulay
4. What percentage of average profits must companies spend on CSR in India since 2014?
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Answer: 2%
5. The 'Ashta Pradhana Mandala' was a:
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Answer: Council of eight ministers
6. Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons?
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Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji
7. Subjects like 'Education' and 'Environmental Policy' fall under which list in the Constitution?
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Answer: Concurrent List
8. The soft triangle shape of the new Parliament building reflects balance, inclusivity, and:
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Answer: Purpose
9. J.R.D. Tata started India’s first airline in 1932 named:
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Answer: Tata Airlines
10. The 1855-1856 Santhal Rebellion was led by:
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Answer: Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
SECTION B: CASE BASED QUESTION (03 X 1 = 03 Marks)
"The Sengol, a gold-plated, silver sceptre was symbolically handed over to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru... on 14 August 1947... as a powerful symbol to mark the transfer of power. Dating back to the Chola period, it served as a reminder that power must be guided by dharma and righteousness. At its top sits Nandi, symbolising justice."
1. To which historical period does the tradition of the Sengol date back?
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Answer: The Chola period.
2. What does the figure of 'Nandi' at the top of the Sengol represent?
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Answer: Justice.
3. On what occasion was the Sengol first used in independent India?
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Answer: On 14 August 1947, to mark the transfer of power during Indian Independence.
SECTION C: FILL IN THE BLANKS (06 X 01 = 06 Marks)
1. Initially, Maratha power relied strategically on capturing and building ___.
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Answer: Forts
2. Decisively defeating the Dutch in 1741, King ___ represented a rare victory of an Asian power.
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Answer: Marthanda Varma
3. The nominal head of the Union Executive is the ___.
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Answer: President
4. Knowledge and skills required to perform labour effectively is called ___ capital.
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Answer: Human
5. In the Lok Sabha, the ___ conducts sessions and maintains discipline.
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Answer: Speaker
6. Official government publications for legal documents are called ___.
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Answer: Gazettes
SECTION D: MATCH THE FOLLOWING (03 X 01 = 03 Marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Subsidiary Alliance | a. Continuous improvement |
| 2. Kaizen | b. Debt slavery/Indigo |
| 3. Indigo Revolt | c. British Resident in court |
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Answer: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
SECTION E: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (05 X 02 = 10 Marks)
1. Who were the 'Sepoys'?
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Answer: Indian soldiers enrolled in the East India Company's British Army, trained in European military techniques.
2. Explain the 'Drain of Wealth' theory briefly.
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Answer: The systematic extraction of Indian wealth (taxes, resources) to Britain, which scholars like Naoroji argued funded Britain's Industrial Revolution.
3. What is the difference between Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures?
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Answer: Unicameral has one house; Bicameral has two houses (like the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
4. Define 'Capital' as a factor of production.
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Answer: Monetary resources and human-made durable assets like machinery, tools, and buildings used to produce goods.
5. Why did Shivaji sack Surat twice?
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Answer: As a retaliatory action against Mughal attacks and to obtain enormous treasure to fund his kingdom's growth.
SECTION F: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (02 X 04 = 08 Marks)
1. Compare the main roles and compositions of the Legislature and the Executive.
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Answer: The Legislature (Parliament/Assemblies) makes laws and oversees the Executive; it comprises elected representatives (MPs/MLAs). The Executive (President/PM/Ministers) enforces these laws and runs daily government; it is collectively responsible to the Legislature.
2. Describe the governance and cultural contributions of Ahilyabai Holkar.
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Answer: She governed for 30 years, building and restoring hundreds of temples (including Kashi Vishwanath), ghats, and roads across India. She promoted the Maheshwar weaving industry and cared deeply for the common people, administering the state wisely.
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