Practicing with Kerala Syllabus 8th Standard Social Science Question Paper and Model Question Paper will help students prepare effectively for their upcoming exams.
Class 8 Social Science Model Question Paper Kerala Syllabus
Time: 1½ Hours
Marks: 40
Answer all questions from 1 to 6. (Each question carries 2 score.)
Question 1.
Identify the wrong statement about the LokSabha and correct it. (1)
a. Known as the council of states
b. Directly elected by the voters
c. Elected for a period of 5 years
d. Speaker presides over the sessions.
Answer:
a. Known as council of states.
Question 2.
Sangam literature mentions the practice of exchanging goods known as ‘’Hoduthal ’. Write the name of the markets mentioned (2)
Answer:
Allalavanam (evening market) Nalangadi (morning market)
Question 3.
Differentiate Physical maps and Cultural maps. (2)
Answer:
- Physical maps: representing natural features
- Cultural maps: representing man made features
Question 4.
Who is Amartya Sen? What are his major areas of his work? (2)
Answer:
Indian bom economist who won the Nobel prize in 1998. His books are aboutWelfare Economics, Economic in equality and development.
Question 5.
What are the factors prompted Alexander to attack India? (2)
Answer:
To capture all regions under the Persian emperor To spread Greek culture.
Question 6.
Parent rock and Time plays a vital role in soil formation. Explain. (2)
Answer:
The minerals in the soil and the structure of the soil depend on the rock from which it is formed.
The thickness and structure of soil depends on the time taken for its formation.
Answer any four questions from 7 to 11. Each question carry 3 score. (4 × 3 = 12)
Question 7.
The economic activities of the Maurya empire were controlled by the state. Explain
Answer:
The conquered regions were brought under cultivation. Irrigation facilities were arranged for the development of agriculture. The development of agriculture and villages led to the development in trade. Roads were established for the development of trade. Trees were planted on both sides of the road. Porters’ rests were also erected at various places near the roads.
Question 8.
Self-reliance is an important objective of Economic planning. Substantiate.
Answer:
The aim of self reliance is to attain self – sufficiency in agricultural, industrial and service sectors using the available resources and to avoid foreign dependence. Self reliance in the development of – basic industries and energy will help the economic growth of the nation.
Question 9.
Prepare a short note on Formal social control.
Answer:
This individual will be punished through the systems like police, court and prison. Civilised societies use these methods for social control. These systems and institutions are established and implemented by the governments in each country.
Question 10.
73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments brought changes in local self-administration. Elucidate.
Answer:
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were passed by the Parliament in 1992 and it led to the establishment of Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika institutions in India. A new three tier system of Grama Panchayat, Block Panchayat and District Panchayat started functioning in India. This was the beginning of decentralized planning in India during the Ninth Five Year Plan.
Question 11.
Gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen in the existence of life forms. Elucidate.
Answer:
Plants make use of Carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. Man and other organisms make use of oxygen for respiration. Plants make use of nitrogen for their growth through nitrogen fixation.
Answer any three questions from 12 to 15. Each question carry 4 score. (3 × 4 = 12)
Question 12.
List down the main characteristics of Primary group.
Answer:
- Members know each other.
- Intimacy among the members.
- Continuous communication among the members.
- Welfare of members is the major aim.
- Mutual cooperation among the members.
Question 13.
What are Wet lands? Explain.
Answer:
Wetlands are natural sinks of surface water. Paddy fields, ponds, swampy region and all low lying regions come under the category of low lands. The water stored here form part of the ground water. Reclamation of the wet lands which are the natural sinks of water will lead to several environmental problems like the following. Lowering of water level in wells. Floods become common in rivers even in slight rains.
Question 14.
Explain the features of Stratosphere
Answer:
Extends up to a height of about 50 Km from the earth and lies above the tropopause. In the lower parts of the stratosphere there is no change in temperature with altitude. This zone is called isothermal zone. Beyond this there is increase in temperature with altitude. Ozone layer which forms part of this layer absorbs the harmful ultra violet rays from the sun and prevents it from reaching the earth. Allows the free movement of jet aircrafts through clear atmospheric conditions and absence of air gutters. The zone of transition above the stratosphere is called stratopause.
Question 15.
Explain, how Grama Panchayat and District Panchayat help in achieving local development?
Answer:
- Grama panchayat: The local development needs are discussed at the gramasabha’s at the village level .The demands generated in the form oof plans
- District Panchayat: The projects submitted by the block panchayat is examined by the district level planning committee to give approval. The projects will be handed over to the State planning Board.
Answer any one of the following 1 × 5 marks
Question 16.
a Prepare a note on water pollution.
b. With the help of a diagram explain water cycle.
Answer:
a. The undesirable change in the physical,
chemical and biological properties of water is termed as water pollution. This is a serious issue the modem world is facing today. This has