DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ODISHA, ZONE-1

PERIODIC ASSESSMENT – II (2023-24)

CLASS- VIII SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them.

1. Question paper comprises five sections –A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 33 questions
and all are compulsory.
2. Section-A-Question no.1 to 16 are very short answer type questions carrying 1 mark
each.
3. Section-B-Question no.17 to 22 are short type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
4. Section-C-Question no.23 to 25are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed80 words.
5. Section -D-Question no.26 and 27 are source based questions carrying 4 marks each.
6. Section-E-Question no.28 to 32 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
7. Section-F-Question No. 33 is map based carrying 6 marks with two parts 33(A)from
Geography(4 marks ) and 33(B)from History (2 marks)
8. Answer should be brief and to the point. The word limit be adhered to as far as
possible.
9. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, internal choice has been
provided in a few questions.Only one choice in such questions is to be answered.
10. Attach Map along with your answer book.
11. In addition to these separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.

Section-A
1. USA is termed as ‘more developed’ than India due to _______________.
A) Availability of advanced technology.
B) Availability of capital
C) Availability of skilled labour

Which of the reasons given above are most suitable to justify the given statement?

(i) Only A (iii) A and B

(ii)A and C (iv) A, B and C

2. Two statements are marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) have been given below.
Choose the correct answer from the options that are follows.
Assertion (A): Sustainable Development is the need of the hour.
 Reason (R): Sustainable Development meets the needs of the present without
compromising the needs of future generation.
A) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correct and R is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
B) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correctbut R is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
C) ‘A’ is correct but ‘R’ is incorrect.
D) ‘A’ is incorrect but ‘R’ is correct.
3. Identify one pair from the following which is correctly matched.
a) Physical factors-density of population.
b) Human factors-relief.
c) Time-temperature.
d) Soil erosion-deforestation.
4. Identify one feature of the trees found in Mediterranean forest.
a) They have thick needle shaped leaves.
b) They have spiny, waxy, small and leathery-textured leaves
c) Most of the trees are tall and conical in shape.
d) Pine, fir, spruce, cedar and deodar are some of the common trees found in these
forests.
5. Select the statement which is Incorrect for National Park.
a) It is a well-defined area for the protection of wildlife.
b) Visitors can only visit.
c) People can collect firewood, timber and medicinal herbs in a moderate
amount for research and educational purposes.
d) Collection of firewood, timber from any part of the forest is totally prohibited.
6. Which one of the following was the basic idea behind the surveys and reports by the
British Government?
a) To know the Indian people in a better way.
b) To know Indian customs and traditions.
c) To know about India before it could administer it effectively.
d) To know about Indian politics and to rule it efficiently.
7. Two statements are marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) have been given below.
Choose the correct answer from the options that are follows.
Assertion (A): The modern period of Indian history began in the eighteenth century.
Reason (R): The Morley- Minto reforms were introduced in 1909.
A) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correct and R is the correct explanation
of ‘A’.
B) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correct but R is not the correct explanationof ‘A’.
C) ‘A’ is correct but ‘R’ is incorrect.
D) ‘A’is incorrect but ‘R’ is correct.
8. Zamindari System was introduced in Bengal by ____________.
a) Lord Wellesley
b) Thomas Munro
c) Lord Cornwallis
d) Holt Mackenzie
9. Name the Sabha formed under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1920.
a) Ryots Association
b)Kisan movement
c) Oudh Kisan Sabha
 d)Blue Rebel
10. Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of 1857?
a) Lord Dalhousie
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Warren Hastings
d) Lord William Bentick
11. Who among the following remained loyal to the British?
a) Nizam of Hyderabad
b) Sikhs of Punjab
c) Afghans & Gurkhas
d) Scindia of Gwalior
12. The Indian Constitution was adopted on __________________.
a) November 26, 1949 c) October 2, 1947
b) January 26, 1950 d) August 15,1947

13. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the Preamble of Indian
Constitution.

a) It is an introduction to the Constitution

b) It is regarded as a key to interpret the Constitution

c) It contains the political philosophy, aims, objectives and basic purposes of the
Constitution.

d) It is justiciable.

14.“The Right to Equality ensures that everyone is treated equally”.

Above statement is true or false.

a) True
b) False
c) Partially true

d) can’t be predicted

15. Trafficking in human beings means:

a) buying and selling of human beings

b) buying and selling of boys.

c) buying and selling of girls.

d) work with payment.

16. Two statements are marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) have been given below.
Choose the correct answer from the options that are follows.
Assertion (A): Lok Sabha is more powerful than Rajya Sabha.
Reason (R): The money bill can only be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
 A)Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correct and R is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
B)Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correctbut R is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
C) ‘A’ is correct but ‘R’ is incorrect.
D) ‘A’ is incorrect but ‘R’ is correct.

Section -B

17. Explain briefly on what basis the economy of a country depend.

18. Highlight the reasons for which the quality of water in some rivers is adversely
affected.
19. Analyse the importance of slogans in Modern Indian History.
20. Mention the names of any four newspapers which are important sources of the history
of modern period.
21. State the differences between Rigid Constitution and Flexible Constitution.
22. Lower House of the Parliament is more powerful than the Upper House. Highlight the
reasons.

Section-C

23. Highlight the following three sources of information about Modern Indian History.
a) British Document
b) Old Buildings, artifacts and people
c) Internet or data bases
24. Describe the role of Birsa Munda as a hero of tribals.
Or
There was a long list of injustices meted out to the farmers at various times during the
British rule. State any three of these injustices.
25. Highlight any three provisions of the Right to Freedom of Religion.

Section-D

26. Forests help us to breathe by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. They provide
safe habitat to the wild animals. Many people depend on forests for their livelihood.
Trees also help in keeping the earth cool. Large forest cover helps in causing rainfall.
Roots of the trees bind soil particles, help to raise the groundwater level and prevent
floods.
26.1. Highlight one important measure to protect our forest cover.
26.2. State any two advantages of forest.
26.3. Name the national park of USA Which is declared as World heritage site by
UNESCO.
26.4. Mention two things we are getting from the Mountain forests.

27. Zamindari system was made a hereditary right of the zamindars under the permanent
settlement or the Zamindari Bandobast in 1793. They were made the owners of the
land and were forced to pay 89% of the total revenue to the British government. They
are own share was 11%.

27.1 Lord Cornwallis introduced zamindari system in __________________.

27.2. Name the new class of landlords created under the permanent settlement.
27.3. Why did the zamindars use oppressive methods on peasants?

27.4. Under Zamindari Bandobast who got the maximum benefit?

Section-E

28. Utilisation of resources depends upon various factors. Examine the factors.
29. Suggest five measures to prevent soil from being eroded.
Or
Write any five methods of conservation of water.
30. Several factors led to the revolt of 1857. With reference of this, explain each of the
factors briefly.

Or

Explain the changes introduced to the administrative set up of the British territories
in India after the revolt of 1857.
31. Analyse any five salient features of the Indian Constitution.
Or
India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. Explain.
32. Explain any four powers and functions of the speaker of Lok Sabha. State the
tradition followed to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.

Section-F

33. ( A ) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of the world.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map.
i) A region of low rainfall in northern part of Africa
ii) A type of forest

B
On the same political map of the world locate and label the following:

iii) A region of high rainfall in South –East Asia.

iv) A region of TemperateSoftwood Forests in North America.

(B) On the outline Political map of India, locate and label the following places:

i) The place from where Rani Laxmi Bai led the revolt.

ii) The epicenter of the revolt.

ALL THE BEST

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