Karnataka Class 8 SA1 Question Paper 2025 Social Science

Government of Karnataka
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board

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SA1 Exam

Dr.B.R.AMBEDKAR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL(ST-736)
PALAVALLI(V), PAVAGADA(TQ), TUMAKURU(DIST)
Summative Assessment-01- September - 2025
Social Science
Timings: 1:30 Hours 8th Standard Max.Marks: 40

I Choose the correct answer from three alternatives given below:- 5x1=5
1.The first inscription of Kannada language is
A. Aihole Inscription B. Halmidi Inscription
C. Allahabad Pillar Inscription D. Talagunda Inscription

2.The Sedimentary rock formed due to chemical weathering is
A. Graphite B. Granite C. Gypsum D.Limestone

3.The quality of goods or services that satisfy the human desire is called
A. Desire B. Utility C. Satisfaction D.Reward

4. These traders buys goods in large quantities and sell in small quantities
A. Wholesale traders B. Retailer C. Distributor D.Exchanger

5. Karl Marx was a
A. German Philosopher B. French Sociologist
C. British Sociologist D. Indian Socilogist

II Answer the following in a word or sentence each:- 5x1=5
6. Who are called Shwetambaras?
7. Give a definition of political science.
8. Southern Hemisphere is called as ‘Water Hemisphere’.Why?
9. Name the instrument is used to measure the amount Rainfall.
10. How to derived the word ‘Culture’?

III. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences/points each :- 5x2=10
11. Name the four Vedas.
12. What are the benefits enjoyed by a citizen?
13.Study of economics is very essential. Justify.
14.What are Conventions? Give a examples of conventions.
15. Mention the different types of clouds.

IV. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences/points each :- 3x3=09
16. Which are the Eight Fold Path preached by Buddha? OR

Mention any six uses of the study of Political Science?

17. Explain ‘Man is a Social Being’. OR

What is Volcano? Mention its types.

18. What are Man’s Economic Activities? Explain the consumption activities. OR

Mention the services rendered by retail traders.

V. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences/points each :- 4x2=08

19. Describe briefly the physical features of India. OR

Write brief note on The Great wall of China.

20.Explain the layers of Atmosphere. OR

Differentiate between Convectional rainfall and Orographic rainfall.

VI.21. In the outline map of India provided to you,mark any 3 among the following:-1x3=3

A.River Sindhu

B.Chennai

C.Himalaya Mountains

D. Arabian Sea

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