After completing the syllabus, Class 8 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 2 test students’ understanding.
Kerala Syllabus 8th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 2
Time: 1 ½ hour
Total Score: 40
Instructions:
- The first Fifteen minutes is given as cool off time.
- Read the questions and instructions carefully and write the answers.
- Answer the questions considering score and time.
- Attempt any one question from each section having choice.
Answer the questions from 1 to 4. Each carries 1 score. (4 × 1 = 4)
Question 1.
Who was the most powerful ruler of the Mali Empire?
a) Genghis Khan
b) Mansa Kangan Musa
c) Abdul Abbas
d) Muawiya
Answer:
b) Mansa Kangan Musa
Question 2.
Match the following.
a) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
b) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
c) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
Answer:
| A | B |
| 1. S.K. Pottekkat | A. World Development Index |
| 2. Dimension of Europe | B. Published in 1955 |
| 3. HDI | C. l,03,55,00 Square Kilometer |
| 4. Innathe Europe | D. Malavalam Travel Writer |
Question 3.
Statement I: In Monarchy, all the power of the state is vested in the king/queen.
Statement II: In Dictatorship, all the powers of the state will be concentrated in one person. Analyse the above statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below.
a) Only Statement I is correct
b) Only Statement II only is correct
c) Both the Statements are correct
d) Both the Statements are not correct
Answer:
c) Both the Statements are correct
Question 4.
Choose the correct answer by reading the given Assertion and Reason.
Assertion (A): Using drone technology in agriculture helps increase productivity.
Reason (R): Due to global population increase, climate change, and technological advancement, agricultural practices are continuously changing.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer:
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer the questions from 5 to 7 in two or more sentences. Each carries 2 score. (3 × 2 = 6)
Question 5.
(A) What were the two factions of the Social Democratic Workers’ Party?
Answer:
- Bolsheviks
- Mensheviks
OR
(B) Define Boxer Rebellion.
Answer:
The growing interference of foreign powers increased the resentment of the people against them in China. As a result, many secret agencies were formed in China. One such secret agency was the Boxers. Their symbol was the Boxers Fist. Their resistance against the European invasion is known as the ‘Boxer Rebellion’.
Question 6.
What is the importance of Rain Shelter Farming?
Answer:
A rain shelter is a roof covered with polythene sheets. By using transparent polythene sheets as a canopy, the crops are protected from excessive rain while receiving the necessary sunlight for farming. Rain shelter farming is suitable for achieving high production throughout the year even in adverse weather conditions. If every household has a rain shelter, the household’s vegetables can be cultivated year-round.
Question 7.
Define Carolingian Style of Architecture.
Answer:
- The Carolingian style was a combination of Byzantine and ancient Roman styles.
- Its characteristics include arched doorways, domes, and mosaic floors.
Answer the questions from 8 to 11 in three or more sentences. Each carries 3 score. (4 × 3 = 12)
Question 8.
(A) What is the historical and geographical role of the Mediterranean Sea on the southern border of Europe?
Answer:
1. Geographical: It provides the countries of southern Europe with a mild Mediterranean climate. This is favourable for shipping and agriculture.
2. Historical: The Mediterranean region was the cradle of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. This sea was a major trade route connecting Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It played a crucial role in the cultural and political growth of Europe.
OR
(B) How do Europe and Asia share an eastern border? What is the geographical significance of this region?
Answer:
Asia is located to the east of Europe, and together they form a large landmass called Eurasia. They share a continental border. This border (mainly the Ural Mountains and the Ural River) serves as a geographical and cultural transition zone. This border has a significant influence on the politics and trade of the eastern European countries.
Question 9.
Political parties play an important role in strengthening democracy. Elucidate the statement.
Answer:
Political parties are an essential element in a modem democracy. They play an important role in creating political awareness and shaping public opinion in a democracy. Political parties facilitate the functioning of a democracy. The conferences, marches and speeches they hold are the most powerful political education programmes in a democracy. The aim of political parties is to win elections and gain political power by turning public opinion in their favour.
Question 10.
Write a note on Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle.
Answer:
Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle struggle was against the tyranny of C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer, the Diwan of Travancore, and for the establishment of responsible government.Since the struggle took place in Punnapra and Vayalar in Alappuzha, it became known as the Punnapra-Vayalar Struggle. It was carried out in 1946 by farmers and workers under the leadership of the Communist Party.
Question 11.
What are the three categories into which minerals are classified?
Answer:
- Metallic minerals containing iron
- Metallic minerals not containing iron
- Organic and Inorganic minerals
Answer the questions 12 and 13 in four or more sentences. Each carries 4 score. (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 12.
(A) Explain the relationship between freedom and restrictions.
Answer:
Freedom is not complete in the absence of restrictions. Therefore, some instructions and rules that individuals should and should not do are necessary for social life. It restricts the intrusion upon another person’s freedom. The value of freedom becomes meaningful only in a system where each individual respects the freedom of others. The thought that one’s own opinions and beliefs are more powerful than those of others leads to conflicts. In such cases, legal and political restrictions are needed.
OR
(B) What are the four ways in which Parliament can exercise control over the Council of Ministers?
Answer:
- Adjournment Motion
- Question Hour
- Calling – Attention Motion
- Zero Hour
Question 13.
Some important events in human history led to the concept of fundamental rights. Complete the table.
| Timeline of Fundamental Rights | |
| The first official document in the world to refer to civil rights and liberties. | ____(a)_____ |
| Bill of Rights mentioned in the world’s first written constitution. | ____(b)____ |
| Bill of Rights defining human rights that influenced the nations of the world. | ____(c)____ |
| Bill of Rights issued by the United Nations for implementation by all member states. | ____(d)____ |
Answer:
a) Magna Carta – 1215
b) United States Bill of Rights – 1789
c) Declaration of Human Rights after the French Revolution (Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen – 1789)
d) United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights-1948)
Answer the questions 14 and 15 in detail. Each carries 5 score. (2 × 5 = 10)
Question 14.
(A) Write the Challenges Faced by Agricultural Marketing.
Answer:
- Inadequate transport facilities
- Lack of access to loans
- Insufficient market information
- Inadequate storage facilities
- Import policies
- Exploitation of intermediaries
OR
(B) Describe the various types of agricultural markets in the country for buying and selling agricultural products.
Hints:
• Organised Agricultural Market and Unorganised Agricultural Market.
• Rural Primary Markets
• Wholesale Markets or Secondary Wholesale Markets
Answer:
• Agricultural markets are classified into two categories-Organised Agricultural Market and Unorganised Agricultural Market. Organised agricultural markets are those that operate according to the rules and regulations of the government. They operate mainly according to the APMC rules. However, unorganised agricultural markets are those that operate without a specific structure.
• Rural primary markets are markets where farmers directly sell their produce without intermediaries. They are centred in small villages and are a mechanism of exchange between individuals in the village as main sellers and consumers. Markets meet once or twice a week in open areas.
• Wholesale Markets or Secondary Wholesale Markets are markets operating in cities associated with agricultural areas. The agricultural products are brought here by the farmers who produce them. These are marketing centres located in district headquarters or near the railway stations. Trade here takes place between rural farmers and wholesale traders. Goods from other markets also brought here.
Question 15.
Write a note on the Arctic and Sub-Arctic climate region.
Answer:
Arctic/Tundra Climate: Arctic parts of Europe experience a tundra climate. The Arctic/Tundra climate is characterised by short, cold summers and long, harsh winters. While summer temperature rises to 10°C, winter temperatures drop from -25°C to -40°C.
There is no sunlight here for 5 to 6 months in winter. Long nights, harsh winters, and precipitation in the form of ice prevent the growth of plants. Due to this, only shrubs, lichens, and mosses that can withstand the cold generally grow in this climate. The lack of vegetation in the tundra climate also affects the animal life here.
Only a few animals such as wolf, reindeer, polar bear, and Arctic hare with thick fur that can survive the cold, can be seen here. Subarctic/Taiga Climate: The Taiga climate is experienced in the subarctic regions that lie south of the tundra region. Although the short summers are mild and warm, winters are as harsh as those in the Arctic climate.
Temperature is below 0°C for five to seven months of the year. Precipitation in the taiga climate is generally in the form of snow. The main vegetation of the taiga climate is evergreen forests with coniferous trees. The main trees are pine and cedar. Lynx, ermine, and silver fox are the prominent animals in the region.