Kerala Syllabus Class 8 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

After completing the syllabus, Class 8 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 3 test students’ understanding.

Kerala Syllabus 8th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 3

Time: 1 ½ hour
Total Score: 40

Instructions:

1. The first Fifteen minutes is given as cool off time.
2. Read the questions and instructions carefully and write the answers.
3. Answer the questions considering score and time.
4. 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.
Which index is prepared by the United Nations to assess the development of the countries of the world?
a) Human Development Index
b) Happiness Index
c) Gender Equality Index
d) Poverty Index
Answer:
a) Human Development Index

Question 2.
Match the following.

Agricultural Pattern	Explanation
1. Mixed cropping	A. Another crop is cultivated between the main crop in a specific pattern.
2. Inter-cropping	B. Cultivating crops of different plant families on the same field after harvesting each crop.
3. Relay cropping	C. Two or more crops simultaneously on agricultural land without maintain space between them.
4. Crop rotation	D. Growing a second crop on the field before harvesting the first crop.

a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
c) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
Answer:

Agricultural Pattern	Explanation
1. Mixed cropping	C. Two or more crops simultaneously on agricultural land without maintain space between them.
2. Inter-cropping	A. Another crop is cultivated between the main crop in a specific pattern.
3. Relay cropping	D. Growing a second crop on the field before harvesting the first crop.
4. Crop rotation	B. Cultivating crops of different plant families on the same field after harvesting each crop.

Question 3.
Statement I: The development of transport and communication by the British helped people to travel to all parts of India, communicate and understand each other.

Statement II: The implementation of a unified administrative system, legal system, and currency system also created a sense of unity among the people.

Analyse the above statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below.
a) Only Statement I is correct
b) Only Statement II 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): Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and laid the foundation of the Mongol Empire. Reason (R): The Mongols were nomadic people who travelled in search of pastures.
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) Explain the characteristics of indirect democracy or representative democracy.
Answer:
Representative Democracy or Indirect Democracy is a system in which the people elect their representatives to govern. In a parliamentary democraticsystem, the government is governed by a council of ministers that is collectively responsible to the parliament. Adult franchise and civil rights are milestones in the history of British parliamentary democracy.

OR
(B) The rule of law is one of the basic values of democracy. Explain.
Answer:
The essence of the rule of law is that everyone is equal before the law and everyone will receive equal legal protection. The general laws of the country will apply equally to everyone. There will be no special laws for any group. Similarly, the government can fulfil its duties only through the process and principles prescribed by the legal system.

Question 6.
State the four main boundaries (direction and area bounded) of the continent of Europe.
Answer:

1. North – Arctic Ocean
2. West – Atlantic Ocean
3. South – Mediterranean Sea
4. East – Asia

Question 7.
What are the main features of print media?
Answer:

1. They provide comprehensive news, features, and literary works to society.
2. They provide a reliable and immersive reading experience through print media.
3. They are useful for storing and rereading.
4. Communication is possible only from print media to readers (in one direction).

Answer the questions from 8 to 11 in three or more sentences. Each carries 3 score. (4 × 3 = 12)

Question 8.
(A) By the 14th century, feudalism began to collapse. Give reasons for this.
Answer:

1. Climate Change
2. Strengthening of monarchy
3. Spread of the pandemic, known as the plague or Black Death
4. Invention of gunpowder
5. Crusades
6. Scarcity of metal coins

OR
(B) Why is the Frankish Empire known as Holy Roman Empire?
Answer:
(A) The Western Roman Empire was later conquered by the Franks, a tribe in Europe. They founded the Frankish Empire. The most famous ruler of this empire was Charlemagne. When Pope Leo III was expelled from Rome by his enemies, Charlemagne defeated them and restored him as Pope. In return, the Pope crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor. Therefore, this empire is also known as the Holy Roman Empire.

Question 9.
List any three challenges/problems facing the Indian agriculture sector.
Answer:
Climate change and natural disasters.
High cost of fertilizers and pesticides.
Lack of market for agricultural produce, lack of capital

Question 10.
Explain the trade laws implemented by Britain in the American colonies.
Answer:

1. Goods from colonies to colonies could only be transported on the British ships or on the ships of the colonies.
2. Goods such as wool, tobacco, and ship’s sails could be sent to Europe via England only. Goods from Europe could only be transported via England only.
3. The Stamp Act of 1765 insisted that Deeds of will, legal documents, and pamphlets be marked with a fixed value stamp. An additional tax was imposed to recoup the cost of protecting the colonies from French attacks.

Question 11.
Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources with examples.
Answer:

Renewable Resources	Non-Renewable Resources
• Resources that do not get depleted after use and can be reused are renewable resources. • These are resources that are continuously produced in nature and are always readily available to man. • Examples: Sunlight, wind, and waves	• Non-renewable resources have been formed over millions of years and they decrease in quantity with use. • Examples: iron, gold, coal, and petroleum.

Answer the questions 12 and 13 in four or more sentences. Each carries 4 score. (2 × 4 = 8)

Question 12.
(A) The American War of Independence made significant contributions to the world. What were they?
Answer:

1. It gave energy to anti-colonial struggles around the world
2. The first written constitution came into effect
3. It contributed the concept of federal government to the world
4. It contributed the idea of modem republican government to the world

OR
(B) Explain the results of the revolution in China.
Answer:

1. China became the People’s Republic
2. Foreign domination in China came to an end
3. Agricultural land was distributed to the farmers
4. It caused the socialist ideas spread among the nations of the world

Question 13.
Describe the major activities of the national movement in Malabar and the role of important leaders.
Answer:
The national movement was more active in Malabar than in other parts of Kerala. The formation of the Malabar District Congress Committee and the activities of the Home Rule League propelled the national movement forward. The Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movements received strong support throughout Malabar.

As part of the stmggle. people boycotted foreign-made goods, courts, schools and other government institutions. The strike witnessed active participation of women and students. The prominent leaders during the time were C. Kunhirama Menon, K. Kelappan, U. Gopala Menon, K. P. Kcsava Menon, Muhammed Abdur Rahiman Sahib, E. Moidu Moulavi and Moyarath Sankaran.

Answer the questions 14 and 15 in detail. Each carries 5 score. (2 × 5 = 10)

Question 14.
(A) Describe the major geographical regions of Europe and give examples of each.
Answer:
The topography of Europe can be classified as follows:

• North Western Highlands: The high hills found in the North Western regions of Europe and the Scandinavian Plateau spread across Norway, Sweden, and Finland are the speciality of the North Western Highlands. Scandinavia is a popular destination for travellers with its snow-capped mountains, glaciers, fast-flowing rivers, beautiful forests, and lakes. Round-topped and gently sloping hills, formed as a result of long-term glaciation and weathering, are found in many places. Fjords, which are found on the Scandinavian coast, are another feature of this region.

• North European Plains: The North European Plains are located south of the North Western Highlands. It is also known as the Great European Plain. This plain extends from the Ural Mountains in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west. The plain has a fairly flat topography with small hills here and there. The North European Plain, which is very suitable for agriculture, was formed as a result of glacial deposits and by the alluvium deposits of the major rivers of Europe, the Volga, the Don, and the Dnieper. The Volga is the longest river in Europe. The steppes are the most widespread grassland in the North European Plain.

• Central Uplands: The Central Uplands are located to the south of the North European Plain. This area of land, filled with small hills, valleys, and plateaus, stretches from Ireland in the west to Russia in the east. The Rhine and Rhone rivers enrich this area with water.

• Alpine Mountain System: The Alpine Mountain System is a series of fold mountains with parallel ranges located south of the Central Uplands. These mountain ranges extend from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Caspian Sea in the east. The main Alpine Mountain ranges are the Alps, the Caucasus, and the Carpathians. Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains is the highest peak in Europe.

OR
(B) How agriculture, fishing and industry influence the life of people?
Answer:
Agriculture: Regional diversity exists in agriculture, intensive farming, extensive farming’ and mixed farming are mostly practised depending on the availability of land and population density.

Intensive Farming	Extensive Farming	Mixed Farming
A farming method that increases production using advanced technology in densely populated areas.	A mechanised grain fanning method that is carried out on a commercial basis over very large areas of land.	A method of raising livestock along with crops.
Cultivated in countries with a Mediterranean climate.	This type of farming is practised in the steppes of northern Europe.	This type of farming is mainly found in central and western Europe.
Oranges, olives, and grapes are mainly cultivated.	The main crop is wheat. Cereals such as barley, com, and oats are also grown	In addition to the production of cereals and vegetables, livestock are also raised.

• Fishing: Fishing is a major occupation in the countries of Norway, Denmark, and Poland, which are bordered by the North Sea, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. Cod, herring, salmon, halibut, and sea trout are abundant in these areas.

• Industry: The Industrial Revolution led Europe to development. Europe’s iron and steel industry, textile industry, and manufacturing sector gained world attention.

Question 15.
Explain the causes of the Russian Revolution.
Answer:
• Autocratic rule of Tsar: Agitated with the miserable working conditions, the economic depression, and the ongoing war with Japan, the people, led by Father Gapon, marched to St. Petersburg to present a petition to Tsar Nicholas II requesting economic and political reforms.

The army opened fire on the protesters, killing over a hundred workers. This massacre in St. Petersburg on January 22,1905, is known as ‘Bloody Sunday.’ In response to the popular outrage, the Tsar agreed to form a parliament called the Duma. But he rejected all the reforms proposed by the Duma and attempted to suppress political freedom.

• The main problems faced by the workers:
  1. Low wages .
  2. Poor living conditions
  3. Long working hours
  4. The dominance of foreign capitalists in industries
• Problems of Peasants:
  1. The peasants were socially and economically oppressed
  2. Most of the agricultural land was owned by nobles ‘
  3. Only a small section of the peasants had their own land
  4. The taxes that the peasants had to pay were extremely high
• Formation of Social Democratic Workers’ Party
• Influence of the writings of Leo Tolstoy, Turgenev, Maxim Gorky, etc.
• The communist theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
• Russian participation in World War I.