After completing the syllabus, Class 8 Social Science Question Paper Kerala Syllabus Set 4 test students’ understanding.
Kerala Syllabus 8th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 4
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 Conducted the Villuvandi Strike?
a) Ayyankali
b) Pandit.K.P Karuppan
c) Vagbhatananda
d) V.T Bhattathiripad
Answer:
a) Ayyankali
Question 2.
Arrange the items in column ‘B’ appropriate to column ‘A’ and choose the correct combinations from the options given below.
| A | B |
| 1. Kurichal War | A. Kurichya leader |
| 2. Pazhassiraja | B. Kochi |
| 3. Thalakkal Chandu | C. Dutch |
| 4. Paliathachan | D. Kottayam Royal Family |
a) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
Answer:
| A | B |
| 1. Kurichal War | C. Dutch |
| 2. Pazhassiraja | D. Kottayam Royal Family |
| 3. Thalakkal Chandu | A. Kurichya leader |
| 4. Paliathachan | B. Kochi |
Question 3.
Statement I: The Mongols were a nomadic tribe that lived in the eastern part of Central Asia. Statement II: Genghis Khan united the various Mongol tribes which had been fighting each other for a long time, and laid the foundation of the Mongol Empire.
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): The New Economic Policy was a partial return to private trade, agriculture, and private investment.
Reason (R): By implementing the New Economic Policy, Lenin developed the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) into a world superpower.
a) Both A and R are true
b) Both A and R are false
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer:
a) Both A and R are true
Answer the questions from 5 to 7 in two or more sentences. Each carries 2 score. (3 × 2 = 6)
Question 5.
(A) Explain Justinian’s Law.
Answer:
Justinian was a famous ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire. Justinian’s greatest contribution to the world was the Code of Justinian. A committee of jurists was formed to codify the laws, jurisprudence, and legal edicts that existed in the empire and to create a distinct law. The law thus compiled was the Corpus Juris Civilis. It had three parts: Digest, Code, Institute.
OR
(B) Complete the flow chart related to the feudal system.
Answer:
- Nobles
- Peasants
Question 6.
Write the name of women activists who actively participated in Indian National Movement?
Answer:
- A.V. Kuttimalu Amma
- Ammu Swaminathan
- Akkamma Cheriyan
- Annie Mascarene
Question 7.
Differentiate between basic needs and gratifying needs.
Answer:
| Basic needs | Gratifying needs |
| The essential needs for the survival of life such as food, clothing and shelter can be called basic needs. | There are certain needs that make our life more comfortable and happy. These are called gratifying needs. |
Answer the questions from 8 to 11 in three or more sentences. Each carries 3 score. (4 × 3 = 12)
Question 8.
(A) Write a note on Kurichyar Rebellion.
Answer:
The Kurichyar and Kurumbrar are tribal groups in Wayanad. The Kurichyar rebellion began in 1812. The tribal people fought against the British by taking control of the routes to Wayanad and by gaining local support. Rama Nambi or Rama Mooppan was their leader. They directly attacked the British army stationed at Sultan Bathery and Mananthavady. But the British suppressed the Kurichyar rebellion by bringing in more soldiers from other places.
OR
(B) Describe the Malayali Memorial and the Ezhava Memorial.
Answer:
| Malayati Memorial | Ezhava Memorial |
| • Demand for adequate representation of people of Travancore in government jobs in Travancore | • Demand for adequate representation of Ezhava community in government service |
| • On 1 January 1891, a petition signed by the people was submitted to the Maharaja, stating this demand | • On 3 September 1896, a petition signed by members of the Ezhava community was submitted to the Maharaja. |
| • Leadership – G. P. Pillai | • Leadership – Dr. P. Palpu |
Question 9.
Explain the concept of multi-storied cropping/ Multi-Tier Cropping. What is the main advantage of this method in terms of soil, water and sunlight?
Answer:
Multi-tier cropping is the method of cultivating crops of different heights, with different root depths and varying sunlight requirements on the same field simultaneously. Its advantage is that soil, water and sunlight can be used more effectively. Example: coconut, pepper, ginger/turmeric are cultivated simultaneously on the same farm.
Question 10.
There were some other factors that urged the colonists to fight against Britain. What were they?
Answer:
• The colonists’ fear of the French disappeared as a result of the Seven Year War
• The military experience gained as a result of participating in the war
• Awareness of one’s own strength
Question 11.
Explain the three principles of Justice.
Answer:
| Equal Treatment for Equals | Proportionate Justice | Recognition of Special Needs |
| • As human beings, all individuals deserve equal rights and equal consideration.
• No discrimination on the basis of class, caste, religion, gender, or race |
• Justice should be proportionate to the ability and contribution of each person.
• There is no injustice in treating each person separately according to their ability. |
• In a society where inequality exists, the weaker section and the backward can enjoy equality only if special rights are granted.
• Methods such as reservation can be adopted to ensure equality. |
Answer the questions 12 and 13 in four or more sentences. Each carries 4 score. (2 × 4 = 8)
Question 12.
(A) Distinguish between Umayyad and Abbasids dynasty.
Answer:
• Umayyad Dynasty: Muawiya, the governor of Syria seized power following the insecurity that arose after the death of the fourth caliph, Ali. The dynasty he founded was the Umayyad Dynasty. They moved the capital to Damascus in Syria. Abd al-Malik, the caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, emphasised Arabhood.
- Made Arabic the official language
- Implemented the Islamic currency system
- Built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
• Abbasids: The Abbasid dynasty came into power under the leadership of Abul Abbas by overthrowing the Umayyad dynasty. They moved the capital from Damascus to Baghdad. The most important poet and scholar among them was Harun al-Rashid.
OR
(B) Explain the contributions of Arabs to the world.
Answer:
The Arab people were the ones who had built a unique culture. They had an efficient government, a postal system and a tax collection system. They were able to achieve a lot of progress in the field of education. The universities in Baghdad, Damascus, Cairo, and Cordoba are examples of this. It was the Arabs who contributed algebra and Arabic numerals to the world. Zero, which was the contribution of India was spread to the whole world by the Arabs. The Arabs were also the inventors of many chemical processes in chemistry. They were also the inventors of optics. They had knowledge about tuberculosis, smallpox, stomach cancer, and plague. The Thousand and One Nights is a famous book in Arabic literature.
Question 13.
Explain the four devices of direct democracy.
Answer:
- Referendum: A process in which laws passed by the legislature are submitted to the people for their approval through voting.
- Recall: The process of removing elected representatives from office when their performance is unsatisfactory. This is implemented by a written request from a specified percentage of voters.
- Plebiscite: A method used to ascertain the will of the people on very important public issues.
- Initiative: A way for people to directly intervene in law-making. They submit to the legislature either a draft or complete version of the law they desire.
Answer the questions 14 and 15 in detail. Each carries 5 score. (2 × 5 = 10)
Question 14.
(A) Compare and contrast the features of the parliamentary system and the presidential system.
Answer:
| Features of the Parliamentary System | Features of the Presidential System |
| • The executive branch is controlled by the legislature
• The powers of the head of the state are nominal • The head of state is the King/Queen/President • The head of government is the Prime Minister • The Prime Minister is the leader of the party that has the majority in the legislature • The council of ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, is collectively responsible to the legislature |
• The executive branch and the legislature are separate
• The President serves both as the head of state and the head of government • All executive powers are vested in the President • The President is directly elected by the people • The President is not accountable to the legislature |
OR
(B) There are many governments in the world that do not adhere to democracy. Elucidate the statement.
Answer:
| Monarchy | • The oldest form of government
• Power is transferred by inheritance• All the power of the state is vested in the king/queen |
| Dictatorship | • All the powers of the state will be concentrated in one person
• No one has the right to question or criticise the person who becomes the supreme leader of the state • All forms of democracy, including elections, will be banned |
| Military Dictatorship | • The military will rale directly
• There will be no democratic rights or other forms of democracy • Protests and criticism will be suppressed by military force |
| Party Dictatorship | • Only one political party governs
• All the powers of the state are concentrated in the party • Democratic values, including freedom of expression, are completely prohibited |
| Theocratic State | • Clergy will directly rale the state according to religious laws
• The official religion of the state shall be the basis of the legal system • Everyone shall be obliged to believe in and follow the official religion |
Question 15.
What were the main features of the Constitution of the United States of America?
Answer:
- The Constitution of the United States is a written one in the federal system. Accordingly, each state joining the union had certain powers of its own.
- The smallest constitution in the world
- The central government has authority over foreign affairs, war, interstate trade, and currency
- The state governments had representation in the central government
- The powers of the three branches of government such as the Congress, the President, and the Judiciary are clearly specified.