Class 8 Social Science Model Paper 2025 | With Answer Key (NCERT Based)

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Central Board of Secondary Education

Class – VIII

Subject: Social Science

Model Question Paper (With Complete Answer Key)

Time: 3 Hours     Max Marks: 80

General Instructions

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. Marks are indicated against each question.
  3. Write answers in sequence and to the point.
  4. Use maps/diagrams/examples wherever necessary.
  5. This paper has four sections: History, Geography, Civics, Economics.

Section – A (History) — 20 Marks

Q1. Very Short Answer (1×5=5)

  1. Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
  2. Who was the first Governor General of India?
  3. Name any two social reformers of the 19th century.
  4. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
  5. Who wrote “Discovery of India”?

Q2. Short Answer (3×3=9)

  1. State the main causes of the Revolt of 1857.
  2. Explain Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the Non-Cooperation Movement.
  3. Describe the contribution of Bhagat Singh to the freedom struggle.

Q3. Long Answer (6)

Discuss the economic impact of British colonial rule in India.

Section – B (Geography) — 20 Marks

Q4. Fill in the blanks (1×5=5)

  1. The Earth is tilted at ______ degrees.
  2. The Tropic of Cancer passes through ______.
  3. The longest river in the world is ______.
  4. The largest desert in the world is ______.
  5. The nearest planet to the Sun is ______.

Q5. Very Short Answer (2×5=10)

  1. Define lithosphere and atmosphere.
  2. What are renewable resources? Give two examples.
  3. Mention two major types of farming in India.
  4. Why are forests important?
  5. Define population density.

Q6. Map Work (5)

On the outline map of India, locate and label: (a) Ganga River (b) Thar Desert (c) Tropic of Cancer (d) Himalayas (e) Arabian Sea

Outline Map of India - Practice

Section – C (Civics) — 20 Marks

Q7. Define the following (1×5=5)

  1. Democracy
  2. Constitution
  3. Fundamental Rights
  4. Secularism
  5. Parliament

Q8. Short Answer (3×3=9)

  1. Why is the Indian Constitution considered the supreme law?
  2. Explain the role and powers of the Prime Minister.
  3. Why is media called the fourth pillar of democracy?

Q9. Differentiate (any two) (2.5×2=5)

  1. Lok Sabha vs Rajya Sabha
  2. State Government vs Central Government
  3. Fundamental Rights vs Fundamental Duties

Q10. Long Answer (5)

Explain the importance of Fundamental Rights in a democracy.

Section – D (Economics) — 20 Marks

Q11. Very Short Answer (1×5=5)

  1. Define economy.
  2. What is unemployment?
  3. Name one public sector industry in India.
  4. What is poverty?
  5. Expand GDP.

Q12. Short Answer (2×5=10)

  1. Why is agriculture called the backbone of the Indian economy?
  2. Explain consumer rights.
  3. List major causes of unemployment in India.
  4. Explain the term globalization.
  5. What is sustainable development?

Q13. Long Answer (5)

Describe the role of education in the economic development of India.

📚 Answer Key (Complete Solutions)

Section – A (History)

Q1. (a) Lord Cornwallis   (b) Warren Hastings   (c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy; Swami Vivekananda   (d) Chandragupta Maurya   (e) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q2(a). Political annexations; social-religious interference; economic exploitation & heavy taxes; army grievances incl. greased cartridges; immediate cause—cartridge issue (1857).
Q2(b). Gandhi launched NCM (1920): boycott foreign goods/institutions, promote swadeshi & khadi, non-violence and truth; mass participation.
Q2(c). Bhagat Singh (HSRA), protest against colonial repression, courage & sacrifice (martyrdom 1931), inspired youth.

Q3. Economic impact: de-industrialization of handicrafts; drain of wealth to Britain; commercialization of agriculture & cash-crop compulsion; skewed land settlements (Permanent/Ryotwari); recurring famines; infrastructure built mainly to serve colonial trade.

Section – B (Geography)

Q4. (a) 23.5°   (b) India   (c) Nile   (d) Sahara   (e) Mercury

Q5. Lithosphere: solid land crust; Atmosphere: envelope of air around earth. Renewable resources: solar, wind, water, forests. Farming: subsistence vs commercial. Forests: oxygen, rainfall, biodiversity, raw materials, soil & climate regulation. Population density = total population ÷ area (persons/km²).

Q6 (Map). Mark/label: Ganga River; Thar Desert; Tropic of Cancer (≈23.5°N across India); Himalayas (north); Arabian Sea (west).

Section – C (Civics)

Q7. Democracy: rule by people; Constitution: supreme law framework; Fundamental Rights: basic liberties; Secularism: equal respect to all religions; Parliament: national legislature.

Q8. Constitution is supreme as it limits powers, protects rights, and guides governance. PM: head of government, chairs cabinet, policy leadership, coordination, advises President. Media: informs, educates, acts as watchdog & forum for public opinion.

Q9. Lok Sabha—directly elected, can dissolve, controls money bills; Rajya Sabha—indirectly elected, permanent house, review role. State Govt—subjects in State List; Central Govt—Union List, national policies. (Any two)

Q10. Fundamental Rights ensure equality, freedoms, protection from exploitation, religious & cultural rights, education rights, remedy through courts—thus safeguarding democracy.

Section – D (Economics)

Q11. Economy: system of production-distribution-consumption. Unemployment: willing workers without jobs. Public sector: Indian Railways/ONGC. Poverty: inability to meet basic needs. GDP: Gross Domestic Product.

Q12. Agriculture is backbone—food security, jobs, raw materials, exports, rural income. Consumer rights: safety, information, choice, be heard, redressal, education. Unemployment causes: population growth, skill gaps, seasonal nature of work, slow industrial growth, automation. Globalization: growing interconnectedness via trade, investment, technology. Sustainable development: meeting present needs without harming future generations.

Q13. Education raises skills & productivity, fosters innovation/entrepreneurship, increases income & employment, reduces poverty & inequality—thus accelerating economic growth.

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