A + EDUCATION
SOCIAL SCIENCE FULL SYLLABUS TEST
DAV (8 TH) MM:65
VERY SHORT QUESTION 2*3=6
1. What is meant by 'conservation'? Suggest any two methods to conserve the
resources.
2. What are Multi-purpose River Valley Projects? State any four main objectives of River
Valley Projects.
3. Why do the Tropical Deciduous Forests shed their leaves during the
summer season? Mention any two characteristics of these forests.
SHORT ANSWER 3*7=21
4."Wildlife is very essential to maintain the ecological balance on the earth's
surface". In the light of the above statement mention any three measures taken to protect the
wildlife.
5. Mention any three characteristics of Coniferous Forests.
6."The nineteenth century saw a period of economic causes and social causes in
India". Justify the statement with any three suitable arguments.
7. What were the three main military causes of the First War of Independence?
8. Describe any three steps taken by the British to suppress the Revolt of 1857
9. What were the three main military causes of the First War of Independence?
10. Describe any three steps taken by the British to suppress the Revolt of 1857.
LONG ANSWER 5*4=20
11. Mention any six freedoms guaranteed to the citizens of India under the
Fundamental Right to Freedom.
12. Explain any three powers and functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
13. Describe the composition of Rajya Sabha.
14."The Revolt of 1857 proved to be the first great struggle for freedom". Give five
arguments in support of the statement.
MCQ 1*8=8
15. Which one of the following countries has the highest percentage
of cultivated land?
A) Australia B) India c) Japan D) China
16. Name the type of forest found on Western Ghats.
(a)Coniferous Forest (b)Mediterranean Forest (c)Tropical Deciduous Forest
(d)Evergreen Forest
17. Who introduced the policy "The Doctrine of Lapse" of annexation in
India? (a)Lord Dalhousie (b)Lord Curzon (c)Lord Cripps (d)Lord Mountbatten
18. Who led the 'Revolt of 1857' in Gwalior? (a)Nana Saheb (b)Rani Lakshmi Bai
(c)Tantia Tope (d)Begum Hazrat Mahal
19.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
(a)The President of India(b)The Prime Minister of India (c)The Vice President of In
dia(d)Chief Justice of India
20. A) both a and r are true and correct explanation of each other
B) Both are true but not correct explanation of each other
C) Assertion is true and reason is false
d) assertion is false and reason Is true
e) both are false
Assertion (A)- Soil is made up of organic matter, minerals and weathered rocks
found on the earth. Reason (R)-The right mix of salt and organic matter make the
soil fertile.
Assertion (A)-In countries that have adopted a democratic form of government or
polity
Reason (R)-In a democracy, king choose our leaders so that they can exercise
power responsibly on our behalf
Assertion (A)- Today most countries in the world have a Constitution. While all
democratic countries are likely to have a Constitution
Reason (R )- Between December 1946 and November
1949, the Constituent Assembly drafted a constitution for independent India.
Map work 1*10=10
23a.) locate and label ---i) where does Jallianwala bagh massacre happen?
ii) Place where non-cooperation movement was called off?
iii) Places where congress session were held [minimum 2] with year?
iv) locate:---- Sahara desert, northern Eurasia
IDENTIFY AREAS OF HIGH RAINFALL
