MBOSE Class 7 Sample Question Paper 2026 Social Science

Meghalaya Board of School Education

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PAPERS

SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class : VII
Duration- 3 hours
Total Marks -80
General Instructions:
 Answer all questions
 Please check that there are 46 questions in the Question Paper
 Marks for each question are indicated against the question
 The question paper is divided into seven sections- Section- A, B,C,D, E, F, G
Section A- contains 10 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each (10 marks)
Section B- contain true & false questions of 1 mark each (10 marks)
Section C- contains 10 very short answer carrying 1 mark each (10 marks)
Section D- are short answer type questions of 3 marks each (3x5=15 marks)
Section E- consists of long answer type question of 5marks each (5x5=25
marks)
Section F- are case based questions (5 marks)
Section G- are map skill based questions (5marks)

SECTION A
Write the correct answer from the option given (1x10=10)
1. The Rajput Kingdoms in North India can be divided into how many
geographical groups?
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Six
(d) Three
2. In which continent is the Amazon basin located?
(a) North America
(b) Europe
(c) South America
(d) Australia
3. Meghalaya was given semi-autonomous status in
(a) 1969
(b) 1970
(c) 1971
(d) 1972
4. The total strength of the Lok Sabha is
(a) 452
(b) 552
(c) 542
(d) 525
5. ______ was the capital of the Chauhans?
(a) Ajmer
(b) Delhi
(c) Jaipur
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(d) Bharatpur
6. Which of the following metal is produce nuclear energy?
(a) Cooper
(b) Uranium
(c) Platinum
(d) Lead
7. When did Raza Sultana ascended the throne of Delhi?
(a) 1240CE
(b) 1236CE
(c) 1210CE
(d) 1217CE

8. Which of the following is the largest river island?
(a) Majuli
(b) Jorhat
(c) Dhaulagiri
(d) Bushupur

9. The last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate was?
(a) Sayyad Dynasty
(b) Lodhi Dynasty
(c) Tughlaq Dynasty
(d) Khilji Dynasty
10. The alternate rise and fall of water is called
(a) Current
(b) Wave
(c) Tide
(d) Drift

SECTION B
Write T for ‘True’ and F for ‘False’ against the statement given
below(1x10=10)
11. Rights and duties go hand in hand with each other
12. The Saluva Dynasty was founded by Vir Narasimha
13. A State legislature in India is headed by the Chief Minister.
14. Early marriages was common among the Rajputs
15. The temperature inside the Earth goes on decreasing with depth.
16. General elections are held every four years in India
17. Wars of succession was very common among the Mughlas
18. The president of India is not a part of the Union Government

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19. The Ganga- Brahmaputra meet in the Bay of Bengal to form a
delta
20. The governor of the state is appointed by the President of India.
SECTION C
Answer the following questions in one word /sentence only
(1x10=10)
21. State the type of government follow in India currently.
22. Who founded the town of Agra?
23. Which is the largest desert in the world?
24. The founder of the Slave Dynasty was ____________
25. “Meghalaya” means as what?
26. Shifting of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was closely associated
with which sultan of India?
27. Name the mountain ranges surrounding the Deccan Plateau
28. Who was the writer of Prithvi Raj Raso?
29. Name the Russian merchant who visited the Bahmani Kingdom?
30. What is precipitation?
SECTION D

Answer the following questions within 30-50 words (3x5-15)
31. In which region did the Gurjaras established themselves?
32. Illustrate the difference between weather and climate
33. Did the caste system remain rigid among the Hindus under the
Mughals? If yes or no Why?
34. Rainforest depleting ? Give reasons of depletion of rainforest today
35. According to you, identify three differences between Fundamental
rights and Fundamental Duties
SECTION E
Answer the following questions within 80-120 words.
36. Explain three regions of the Himalayas? (5)
37. Summarise break-up of the Pratiharas Empire (5)
38. Explain the administration and social reforms of Akbar (2+3=5)
39. Give an account of the climatic conditions and wildlife of the
Ganga-Brahmaputra basin (3+2=5)

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40. Examine the relation between the Governor and the Chief Minister
of the State in India. If you are the Governor of the State of
Meghalaya how will you explain the relations with the Chief
Minister? (5)

SECTION F
Read the source given below and answer the questions that
follow:-
Many years ago in one village of Meghalaya, many poor children could
not go to school. The reason being the school building was broken, the
teachers were absent and there were no text books. A social worker
decided to help and went to the high Court of India.
The High Court of India listened to the case and gave an important
decision, it said that going to school is a part of the Right to Life.
Every child from 6-14 years old must get free and compulsory
education. The Court instructed the Government to build good schools,
send school teachers and give free text books to students.

Write the correct answer from the options given (1x3=3)

41. In which state the case happen
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Manipur
42. Who helped the children by going to the court?
(a) A teacher
(b) A social worker
(c) A doctor
(d) A police officer
43. Who was asked to make good schools?
(a) Teachers
(b) Parents
(c) Government

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(d) Students
44. What did the High Court of India do to help the citizens in
Meghalaya?
OR
Why is the High Court of India important for the people of the country?

SECTION G
On the given outline map of India
45. locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols
(1x3=3)
i. The place receiving the highest rainfall in the world
ii. The second highest peak in the world
iii. Ladakh – The Land of Snow.
iv. The Brahmaputra River.
46. locate any two of the following (1x2=2)
i. Place where the Taj Mahal is located
ii. Administrative capital of the Sultan
iii.The place where Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur fought

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPERS
FOR
CLASS VIII

ENGLISH
MIL KHASI
MIL GARO
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE

2025

DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & TRAINING
NONGRIMMAW, LAITUMKHRAH
SHILLONG.

FOREWORD
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has ushered in a transformative
shift in the way we perceive teaching, learning, and assessment in our schools. At
the heart of this change lies a focus on competency-based education — an
approach that emphasizes the application of knowledge, critical thinking, and the
development of real-life skills among students.
The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023
emphasizes competency-based learning and assessment, shifting the focus from
rote memorization to the practical application of knowledge and skills.
Competency-based assessment (CBA) evaluates a student’s ability to use their
knowledge and skills in real-world contexts, rather than just their recall of facts.
This approach aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020,
which aims to foster critical thinking, problem solving, and other 21st century skills.
The Directorate of Educational Research and Training (DERT), Meghalaya, is
committed to enhancing the quality of School education in the State through
academic support, curriculum development, and capacity building. As part of this
ongoing endeavour, the present set of sample question papers has been developed
in aligning classroom instruction with assessment patterns.
In line with this progressive vision, the Sample Question Papers for
Classes 6 to 9 across subjects- Science, Mathematics, Social Science and
Languages which include English, Khasi, Garo and Hindi which are oriented
towards Competency-Based Assessment and have been developed as a resource
to support teachers, and students in navigating this important transition. These
sample question papers are designed not merely to test rote memorization, but to
assess the depth of understanding, analytical skills, and the ability of learners to
apply concepts in novel situations.
The sample question papers included in this document aim to promote
active engagement with the curriculum, nurture curiosity, and encourage problem-
solving. Teachers can use these as models to create meaningful classroom
assessments, while students can gain a clearer understanding of what is expected
in a competency-driven learning environment.
We hope that this collection will serve as a valuable tool in enhancing the
quality of assessment practices in schools, and in turn, contribute to building a
more holistic and learner-cantered education system.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all the contributors
involved in this academic endeavour. Constructive feedback from users of this
resource is welcomed and will be valuable in guiding future improvements.
Let us continue working together to foster a culture of thoughtful learning
and fair assessment, paving the way for a generation that is confident, capable, and
future-ready.
Director,
Directorate of Educational Research & Training,
Meghalaya, Shillong.

Background Note
NEP 2020 envisions a transformation in school assessment, away from rote
memorization towards formative, regular, competency-based evaluation that tests
higher-order thinking like analysis, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding
NCFSE 2023 builds on that vision and emphasizes “assessment as learning”,
“for learning”, and “of learning” which are oriented towards competencies and
capacities development in the learners.
Competency-Based Assessments under NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023 are a
reformative thrust toward holistic, skills-based, student-cantered learning.
Through ongoing formative checks, diverse assessment modes, rubrics, self-
reflection, and board-level flexibility, the new paradigm seeks to nurture critical
thinkers rather than rote learners.
Competency-based questions (CBQs) and competency-based assessments
(CBAs) play a crucial role in learning, and performance evaluation. They shift the
focus from rote memorization or general qualifications to real-world skills,
behaviours, and outcomes.
The Sample Question Papers prepared and developed by the Directorate of
Educational Research and Training are based on the revised syllabus 2025 of
Meghalaya School Education for classes 6 to 9 across core subjects such as
Science, Mathematics, Social Science and Language including English, Khasi, Garo
and Hindi.
These sample question papers across these grades and subjects shift focus
from rote memorization to the application of knowledge, critical thinking, and
real-world problem-solving skills and allow students to realise that what they learn
in school is to help them relate with realities of life and to prepare them for the
future as responsible and contributing citizens.
The key benefits of these sample questions across the subjects Science,
Mathematics, Social Science and Language including English, Khasi, Garo and
Hindi and across grades 6 to 9, is that they serve both as practice tools and as
assessment frameworks, helping teachers design questions that test learners
beyond their conceptual understanding and to help in assessing their higher-order
reasoning and application capacities and skills.
Furthermore, these sample questions can serve as tools for teachers for test
planning, question framing, and assessing higher-order skills. Besides this is will
also help prepares teachers and students for practice aligned with demands of real
competency-based items in future board exams offering exposure to varied
question formats.
Furthermore, these sample questions will help to equip students with the
capacities to apply knowledge in new situations, rather than recalling facts.
Another benefit of these sample question papers is to help identify and
bridge learning gaps by spotlighting specific competencies.
This document stands as a strategic resource meant to mainstream
competency-based assessment in middle and secondary stages of school education.
It reflects a broader curricular transition, addresses the evolving demands for
effective progression into higher grades.

CONTENT

Subjects Pages
English Class - VIII 5-9
MIL Khasi Class - VIII 10-14
MIL Garo Class - VIII 15-17
Mathematics Class - VIII 18-22
Science Class - VIII 23-26
Social Science Class- VIII 17-31

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