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ISSO Sample Papers 2024-25
ISSO Sample Papers 2024-25
ISSO Sample Papers 2024-25
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
4
Total Questions : 35 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
Section (1) Social Studies (2) Achievers Section
No. of Questions 30 5
SOF INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Marks per Ques. 1 2 Scan the QR code
for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : Our Country – Physical and Political Divisions, India – Resources and Climate, Our Rich Heritage, People Who Made a Difference, Our Constitution
and Government, Our History, Earth and Environment, Transport and Communication
Section – 2 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 1.
3. He founded a monotheistic religion of Persia more than 3000 years ago in ancient Iran. Who is he?
(A) Jesus Christ (B) Freni (C) Zoroaster (D) Manu
7. Roshani is living in Canada. Her friend Sanya is living in Gujarat. Which of the following is NOT a useful means
of communication between them?
(A) Inland letters (B) Telephone (C) E-mail (D) Aerogrammes
ACHIEVERS SECTION
ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (B) 2. (C) 3. (C) 4. (A) 5. (B) 6. (A) 7. (A) 8. (C) 9. (D) 10. (B)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
5
Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
Section (1) Social Studies (2) Achievers Section
No. of Questions 45 5
SOF INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Marks per Ques. 1 3 Scan the QR code
for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : Our Earth, Our Environment, Weather and Climate, Our Country, Our Freedom Struggle, Great Achievers, The United Nations, Inventions and
Discoveries, Agriculture and Industries, Transport and Communication, Evolution of Mankind
Section – 2 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 1.
1. Plains are formed by the deposition of _________ brought down by the rivers.
(A) Grass (B) Silt
(C) Sand (D) Both (B) and (C)
2. Democratic Republic of Congo, whose old name was Zaire, lies in ________ region of the world.
(A) Equatorial (B) Frigid
(C) Arctic (D) Temperate
5. In which of the following cities did Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
(A) New Delhi (B) Amritsar
(C) Kolkata (D) Gandhinagar
ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (D) 2. (A) 3. (D) 4. (C) 5. (B) 6. (A) 7. (D) 8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (B)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
6
Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
(3) Social and (4) Achievers
Section (1) History (2) Geography
Political Life Section
SOF INTERNATIONAL No. of Questions 20 15 10 5
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Scan the QR code
Marks per Ques. 1 1 1 3 for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : History – Studying the Past, The Early Humans, The First Cities and the Vedic Age, The Early Kingdoms and New Ideas, The First
Empire – The Maurya, Life in Towns and Villages, New Empires and Kingdoms, Culture and Science.
Section – 2 : Geography – Planet Earth, its Major Domains and Landforms, Globes and Maps, Our Country – India (Physical and Political Divisions, Climate, Vegetation
and Wildlife)
Section – 3 : Social and Political Life – Diversity and Discrimination, Government and Key Elements of a Democratic Government, Local Government and
Administration, Livelihoods – Rural and Urban
Section – 4 : Higher Order Thinking Questions-Syllabus as per Section – 1, 2 & 3.
1. Planet ‘X’ is a cold and dry planet having two 5. The script of the Harappans was ___________.
satellites – Phobos and Deimos. Which planet is (A) Roman (B) Latin
‘X’? (C) Brahmi (D) Pictographic
(A) Mercury (B) Venus
6. The pipal tree under which Gautam Buddha attained
(C) Mars (D) Neptune
enlightenment, came to be known as
2. Which of the following cities is not situated on the (A) Dharmachakra Vriksha
banks of river Ganga? (B) Ashtangika Marga
(A) Haridwar (B) Agra (C) Bodhi Vriksha
(C) Allahabad (D) Kanpur (D) Bodhisattvas
3. It is a blanket-like layer that surrounds the Earth. 7. Who takes care of the land records at the village
It contains a mixture of gases including oxygen,
level?
which most organisms need to breathe. It protects
(A) Patwari
us from the harmful radiations of the Sun. What is
(B) District Collector
this layer called?
(C) Chowkidar
(A) Hydrosphere (B) Geosphere
(D) Tehsildar
(C) Atmosphere (D) Lithosphere
4. The southern part of the western coastal plain is 8. Municipal Corporations issue __________ to people
called _________. to run their business in cities.
(A) Konkan Coast (B) Northern Circars (A) Licenses (B) Money
(C) Minicoy (D) Malabar Coast (C) Areas (D) All of these
ACHIEVERS SECTION
9. Which of the following statements are correct? (iv) The Earth has been divided into twelve time
(i) As we move away from the equator, the size zones of one hour each.
of the parallels of latitude decreases. (A) (ii) and (iv) only
(ii) The zone which receives the maximum heat
(B) (i) and (iii) only
is called the temperate zones.
(iii) In India, the longitude of 82½° is E is treated (C) (ii) and (iii) only
as the standard meridian. (D) (i) and (iv) only
ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (C) 2. (B) 3. (C) 4. (D) 5. (D) 6. (C) 7. (A) 8. (A) 9. (B) 10. (C)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
7
Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
(3) Social and (4) Achievers
Section (1) History (2) Geography
Political Life Section
SOF INTERNATIONAL No. of Questions 20 15 10 5
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Scan the QR code
Marks per Ques. 1 1 1 3 for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : History – Sources of Medieval Indian History, New Kings and Kingdoms, The Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, Mobile and Settled Communities,
Bhakti Movement, Sufism and Regional Cultures, New Political Formations in the Eighteenth Century
Section – 2 : Geography – Earth and Our Environment, Air and Water, Human-Environment Interactions (Life in the Tropical and the Sub-tropical Regions, Deserts)
Section – 3 : Social and Political Life – Democracy and Equality, State Government, Unpacking Gender, Understanding Media, Markets Around Us
Section – 4 : Higher Order Thinking Questions-Syllabus as per Section – 1, 2 & 3.
1. Who among the following ruled between 1236 to (B) Rainwater harvesting
1240 in Delhi? (C) Planting trees
(A) Ala-ud-din Khalji (D) All of these
(B) Humayun
(C) Raziyya Sultan 6. Date palm, cactus and thorny bushes are mostly
(D) Babur found in __________.
(A) Grasslands
2. Select the incorrect match. (B) Deserts
(A) Gopala – Established Pala Kingdom (C) Evergreen forests
(B) Bhoja – Founder of Chola dynasty
(D) Tundra
(C) Prithviraj Chauhan – Famous Rashtrakuta
King 7. In the ancient South India, Vijayalaya from Uraiyur,
(D) Both (B) and (C) captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle
of which century?
3. In the twelfth century, Anantavarman belongs to
(A) 12th century
which dynasty?
(B) 11th century
(A) Ganga
(B) Chola (C) 19th century
(C) Chera (D) 13th century
(D) Pandya 8. Right to Education Act came into force from 1st April
4. The first Mughal emperor in India was _________. 2010. Under this act, every child in the age group
(A) Jahangir of 6-14 years
(B) Shah Jahan (A) Will be provided compulsory and free
(C) Babur elementary education
(D) Akbar (B) Will not be forced to go to school
(C) Will be provided with adequate food and
5. Which of the following human activities can be
clothes for his/her family
described to have a negative impact on the
environment? (D) Will be admitted to a foreign school based
(A) Deforestation on his/her merit.
9. Read the given statements and select correct ones. 10. Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the
(i) The Members of Legislative Assembly option that correctly identifies X.
represent people.
(ii) The Governor is appointed to ensure that the Indian Has
desert cold
State Government works within the rules and
X climate
regulations of the Constitution.
Y
(iii) Governor of the State appoints the Chief
Minister of that state.
(iv) Members of the Legislative Councils are X Y
elected by the people.
(A) Himalaya Sahara
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) Ladakh Thar
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(C) Sudan Leh
(C) (iv) only
(D) (ii) and (iv) only (D) Ethiopia Ladakh
ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (C) 2. (D) 3. (A) 4. (C) 5. (A) 6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (B) 10. (B)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
8
Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
(3) Social and (4) Achievers
Section (1) History (2) Geography
Political Life Section
SOF INTERNATIONAL No. of Questions 20 15 10 5
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Scan the QR code
Marks per Ques. 1 1 1 3 for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : History – Modern India-Sources and Significance, The Establishment of Company Power, Rural Life and Tribal Societies, The Revolt of 1857-58, Education
and British Rule, Women, Caste and Reforms, Freedom Struggle in India
Section – 2 : Geography – Resources (Natural, Man-made and Human Resources), Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Agriculture and
Industries
Section – 3 : Social and Political Life – The Indian Constitution and Secularism, Parliamentary Government and the Judiciary, Social Justice and the Marginalised,
Economic Presence of the Government
Section – 4 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 1, 2 & 3.
1. The Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is home to (D) Kolkata University.
a large population of which endangered primate?
6. Which of the following is not an eligibility criteria to
(A) Chimpanzee
become a member of the Lok Sabha?
(B) Orangutan
(C) Gorilla (A) The candidate must be a citizen of India.
(D) Lion-tailed macaque (B) The age should not be less than 25 years.
(C) He should have the citizenship of another
2. Which of the following states in India is not prone to country.
tropical cyclones? (D) All of these
(A) Bihar (B) Odisha
(C) West Bengal (D) Tamil Nadu 7. If there is a dispute between centre and state for
resources allocation, which of the following has the
3. Who introduced Doctrine of Lapse? authority to hear such case?
(A) Lord Wellesley (B) Robert Clive
(A) High Court
(C) Lord Dalhousie (D) Lord Mountbatten
(B) District and Sessions Court
4. Which tribal group inhabited the Chota Nagpur (C) Supreme Court
Plateau region? (D) Both (A) and (B)
(A) Kol (B) Onge
8. Which committee was set-up by the government to
(C) Bhil (D) Munda
examine status of Muslim community in India?
5. Rabindranath Tagore established the (A) Santhanam
(A) Maharaja Sayajirao University (B) Justice Verma
(B) Aligarh Muslim University (C) Sachar
(C) Visva Bharati University (D) Kelkar
ACHIEVERS SECTION
9. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? which included Bihar and parts of Orissa.
(i) The British and the Marathas fought three (A) (i) and (iii) only
wars. (B) (ii) only
(ii) The British annexed Awadh in 1849. (C) (ii) and (iii) only
(iii) In 1905, Viceroy Curzon partitioned Bengal, (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (D) 2. (A) 3. (C) 4. (D) 5. (C) 6. (C) 7. (C) 8. (C) 9. (A) 10. (B)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
9
Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
(3) Political (5) Achievers
Section (1) History (2) Geography (4) Economics
Science Section
SOF INTERNATIONAL No. of Questions 15 10 10 10 5
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Scan the QR code
Marks per Ques. 1 1 1 1 3 for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : History – The French Revolution, Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution, Nazism and the Rise of Hitler, Forest Society and Pastoralists in the
Modern World
Section – 2 : Geography – India – Physical Features and Climate, Drainage, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife, Population
Section – 3 : Political Science – What is Democracy? Why Democracy?, Constitutional Design and Democratic Rights, Elections and Working of Institutions
Section – 4 : Economics – The Story of Village Palampur, People as Resource, Poverty and Food Security in India
Section – 5 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 1, 2, 3 & 4.
ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (D) 2. (A) 3. (D) 4. (B) 5. (B) 6. (B) 7. (A) 8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (B)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
10
Total Questions : 50 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
(3) Political (5) Achievers
Section (1) History (2) Geography (4) Economics
Science Section
SOF INTERNATIONAL No. of Questions 15 10 10 10 5
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Scan the QR code
Marks per Ques. 1 1 1 1 3 for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : History – Nationalism in Europe and India, Globalisation and Industrialisation, Print Culture and the Modern World
Section – 2 : Geography – Resources and Development, Forest, Wildlife and Water Resources, Agriculture and Industries, Minerals and Energy Resources, Lifelines
of National Economy
Section – 3 : Political Science – Power Sharing and Federalism, Gender, Religion and Caste, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy
Section – 4 : Economics – Development and Sectors of the Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation and Consumer Rights
Section – 5 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 1, 2, 3 & 4.
9. Match the columns and select the correct option. (B) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii)
Column I Column II (C) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii)
(a) Independence (i) 1948 (D) (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii)
of Sri Lanka
10. Select the incorrect match.
(b) Amendments in (ii) 1950s and 1960s
(A) Hind Swaraj – Mahatma Gandhi
Belgian
(B) Chauri Chaura – Halting of Non-
constitution
Cooperation
(c) Conflict between (iii) 1970 -1993
Movement
French and Dutch
(C) Swaraj Party – C.R. Das and Motilal
speaking communities
Nehru
in Belgium
(D) Rowlatt Act – Before the First World
(A) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii)
War
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ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (B) 2. (C) 3. (B) 4. (A) 5. (B) 6. (A) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (D) 10. (D)
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SAMPLE PAPER SYLLABUS 2024-25
CLASS
3
Total Questions : 35 Time : 1 hr.
PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
Section (1) Social Studies (2) Achievers Section
No. of Questions 30 5
SOF INTERNATIONAL
SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD Marks per Ques. 1 2 Scan the QR code
for more details
SYLLABUS
Section – 1 : Basic Needs, Festivals and Celebrations, People Who Help Us, Solar System and Our Earth, Our Environment, India – Our Motherland, India – Our
Heritage, Our Ancestors – Early Life and Civilisation, Connecting People
Section – 2 : Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section – 1.
2. What is the name of the festival that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan?
(A) Eid-ul-Fitr (B) Eid-al-Adha
(C) Eid-e-Milad (D) None of these
3. Raman works in an observatory. He studies space and the objects like planets, stars and galaxies found in
it. What is his profession?
(A) Astronomer (B) Florist
(C) Astronaut (D) Pilot
4. This type of landform is surrounded by water on all sides. Lakshadweep is an example of this landform. Name
it.
(A) Hill (B) Mountain
(C) Desert (D) Island
7. During this harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, people worship the Sun and cows. Sweet rice is cooked in decorated
pots. Identify this festival.
ACHIEVERS SECTION
9. Unscramble the given letters and select the option that gives the name of cheapest means of transport.
(A) REAPOALNE (B) IBCCYEL
(C) HSPI (D) PEHILTCORE
10. Refer to the given statements regarding a dance form.
– It is a dance form of Kerala.
– It is well known for its elaborate make-up and costumes.
– It enacts the stories of kings, gods, goddesses and demons.
Which dance form are we talking about?
(A) Manipuri (B) Kathakali
(C) Odissi (D) Kathak
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ANSWERS
ISSO – 1. (C) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (D) 5. (D) 6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (C) 9. (B) 10. (B)