AP 8th Class Question Paper 2022-23 FA1 Social Science

Classroom Based Assessment - 1 (2022-23)

UDISE Code: Class-Subject: 8-SS
Child ID: No. of Questions: 19
Child Name: Duration: 60 minutes

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions - Each question has 4 options out of which ONLY ONE
option is correct. (15 x 1M = 15M)

1 Which among these is the MOST IMPORTANT reason we need laws made by the
Government?

A to take taxes from the rich and distribute money to the poor
B to make sure that the government can make more money
C to make sure that politicians get special rights
D to protect the rights of all citizens

2 Which of the following is the MOST important factor that can categorise a substance into a
resource?

A weight
B volume
C density
D utility

3 Government can reduce the negative impact of urbanisation by providing garbage collection
facilities.

In which of the following ways can the government ensure the good health of the garbage
collectors?

A by ensuring they work in the morning
B by ensuring they wear their uniforms
C by providing gloves and masks
D by providing them with brooms

Medium: English 1 A-1

4 Which of these plant protection techniques would be the most harmful to the environment?

A ploughing the soil before sowing
B introducing birds and bats nearby
C using a mix of cultivation techniques
D increasing the use of chemical pesticides

5 This map of India shows its ______________________.

A land use
B physical features
C natural vegetation
D population density

6 Ravi is a 10-year-old child who works for 16 hours a day at a restaurant that pays him 1500
Rupees a month. He is not allowed to approach a court or police by his parents.
Which of the following of his fundamental rights is being violated?
P: Right to education
Q: Right to constitutional remedies
R: Right against exploitation

A only P
B only R

C only Q and P
D all - P, Q, and R

Medium: English 2 A-1

7 Humus is formed when organic matter has completely decomposed. It is dark in colour, rich in
nutrients, and looks similar to soil.

What is humus?

P) Decayed plant matter
Q) Decayed animal matter
R) Crushed mineral rocks

A only P
B only R
C only P and Q
D all - P, Q and R

8 The image below shows a lake being converted into land in a city of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY reason for this?

A usable land is not available
B The large number of lakes in the city lead to floods.
C Land built on lakes has better foundation and strength.
D Lakes provide home to many birds and insects causing a havoc in the city.

9 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 came into force with effect
from 14 November, 2012.

If someone violates this law, which branch of government will the matter go to?

A state government

B legislature
C executive
D judiciary

Medium: English 3 A-1

10 Which of the following statements is FALSE ?

A Trees in the Taiga forest yield valuable softwood.
B Tropical rainforests have tall trees that form a canopy.
C Elephants are commonly found in Tropical Deciduous Forest.
D Tundra vegetation is found in areas of extreme summers and winters.

11 After a struggle for independence from a religious dictator, a country proclaims itself secular.
This means that it __________.

A tolerates all religions
B does not believe in any religion
C allows people of all religions to vote
D does not identify itself with any religion

12 Identify an example where the Indian government has intervened in religious matters to protect
fundamental rights of individuals.

A abolishing Sati
B giving aid to religious places
C showcasing all religions' unity in Republic day parade
D allowing government employees to take a day off for religious reasons

13 Which of these does NOT describe the features of a preamble?

A It is a summary of the whole Constitution.
B It highlights important acts and rights as present in the Constitution.
C It contains guidelines from the Constitution on how a country is to be run.
D It is an outline of the objectives and aims of those who designed the Constitution.

14 In which of the following ways does the Indian government prevent religious exclusion?

A making untouchability punishable by law
B banning the celebration of Diwali in temples
C educating students about festivals of their forefathers
D making it mandatory for students of all the religions to celebrate Republic Day

Medium: English 4 A-1

15 'The State shall strive to eliminate economic inequality and will promote the welfare of its
people...'
This statement is __________.

A a fundamental right
B a directive principle of state policy
C both a fundamental right and a directive principle of state policy
D neither a fundamental right nor a directive principle of state policy

Answer the following questions in your answer sheets. (3 x 1M = 3M)

16 Mention any one duty of a responsible citizen of this country.

17 State one step that developed countries have taken to manage areas that have a high density of
population.

18 As a citizen of India, you have certain fundamental rights. These fundamental rights are
guaranteed to you by the ___________________.

Answer the following questions in your answer sheets. ( 1 x 2M = 2M)

19 State how the following go against the principles of conservation of wildlife and vegetation.
(a) piano keys made out of ivory
(b) converting a forest into a grazing field

Medium: English 5 A-1

Class Subject
8 Social

Question Subject Answer Key
1 Social D
2 Social D
3 Social C
4 Social D
5 Social A
6 Social D
7 Social C
8 Social A
9 Social D
10 Social D
11 Social D
12 Social A
13 Social B
14 Social A
15 Social B
16 Social Award 1 mark to any one of the following or any other relevant points: 1) obey the
laws 2) respect national anthem/ symbols/ flag 3) protect wildlife and or nature 4)
love and respect all citizens
Award 0.75 marks for one grammatical error in case of sentences/ spelling error
Award 0.5 marks if meaning comes out clearly, 3-4 errors - for questions with
sentences
Any other irrelevant/incomplete response 0
17 Social Award 1 mark for any one of the following points or any other relevant point: 1. Tall
buildings are constructed for housing 2. Underground tunnels are constructed for the
transport system
Award 0.75 marks for one grammatical error in case of sentences/ spelling error
Award 0.5 marks if meaning comes out clearly, 3-4 errors - for questions with
sentences
Any other irrelevant/incomplete response 0
18 Social Award 1 mark if they answer: Constitution of India
Any other irrelevant/incomplete response 0
19 Social Award 1 mark each for (a)Ivory requires poaching of elephants which affects wildlife
(b) To convert a forest into a grazing field, it needs to be cleared and deforested.
This leads to a loss of vegetation and habitat
Award 1.5 marks if one grammatical error in case of sentences/ spelling error

Award 1 marks if they say (i) either of one points or OR (ii) Meaning comes out
clearly, 3-4 errors - for questions with sentences
Any other irrelevant/incomplete response 0

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