MBOSE Class 8 Sample Question Paper 2026 Social Science

Meghalaya Board of School Education

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SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class : VIII

Duration- 3 hours
Total Marks -80
General Instructions:

 Answer all questions
 Please check that there are 42 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
Choose the correct answer from the options given : (1x10=10)
1. Which of the following statement best describes the study of history?
a. The study of current events
b. The study of how societies change overtime
c. The study of natural habitat
d. The study of human behaviour in the present
2. Awadh was annexed by the British primarily on the pretext of-
a. Non-payment of tribute
b. Misgovernment
c. Subsidiary alliance
d. Misconduct death of the ruler without leaving an heir

3. The Uranium Reserve in Ladakh is a-
a. Renewable resource
b. Biotic resource
c. Potential resource
d. Actual resource
4. High yielding variety seeds are extensively used for-
a. Maize and Rice
b. Millet and Wheat

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c. Wheat and Rice
d. Wheat and Maize

5. Prime Minister Narender Modi has set up NITI Aayog in place of the
Planning Commission. The full form of NITI is-
a. National Integration and Transformation Institute
b. National Institute for Technological Transformation of India
c. National Institute for Transforming India
d. National Insurance for Transforming India
6. Haider Ali was one of the powerful ruler of-
a. Meerut
b. Mysore
c. Awadh
d. Bengal

7. Which of the following is a mineral?
a. Coal
b. Metal
c. Mineraloid
d. Krolin
8. In North America, what are the vast treeless grasslands called?
a. Steppes
b. Pampas
c. Veldts
d. Prairies
9. The following process give tea leaves the required flavour-
a. Proper rolling, fermenting and blending of tea leaves
b. Drying, fermenting and blending of tea leaves
c. Picking, fermenting and drying of tea leaves
d. All of the above
10. Untouchability has been abolished and its practice in any form has
been made punishable offence under which Article?
a. Article 12
b. Article 13
c. Article 17
d. Article 16
SECTION: B
Write T for True, F for False against the following statement
1x10=10
11. James Mill divided Indian history into three periods
12. Indian social reformers during the British era received full support
from all sections of the Indian Society

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13. Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non- Co-operation Movement
because of the Chauri Chaura incident
14. “Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it” were the words of Lala
Rajpat Rai
15. Iron ore is an example of human made resources.
16. 30 percent of the earth’s surface supports life
17. Shaft mining is adopted for minerals that are not deeply located
beneath the ground.
18. Pulses can be grown in poor fertile soils
19. Rule of Law implies that no one in the country is above the law.
20. Stereotyping is one of the reasons for the discrimination of tribes in
India.
SECTION C
Answer the following questions in one word or sentence only: (1x10=10)
21. Name the Nawab of Bengal who fought against the British in the Battle of
Plassey?
22. What does the three ‘R’s stands for to make sustainable development
possible?
23. Identify one characteristics of grasslands
24. Compare the amount of rainfall required for the growth of rice and wheat
25. The Indian Constitution took several steps to uplift the status of women.
Mention an Act which makes polygamy illegal.
26. Why are land reforms introduced in India after Independence?
27. State one reason of the refusal of Indian Sepoys to use the new cartridge?
28. What do you understand by the term Constitution?
29. Why does the Indian Constitution kept the Judiciary independent?
30. How will you explain the term marginalized groups in your word?

SECTION: D

Answer the following questions within thirty to fifty words: (3x5=15)
31. Classify industries based on raw materials like agro and mineral based
helps to understand the economics structure of India?
32. Does the British official records help historians to understand the socio
economic condition of the period? Explain

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33. Examine how the British policies regarding religion and social customs
contribute to the resistance against their rule?
34. Reservation Policy help address the discrimination faced by the
marginalized communities in India? Illustrate with suitable examples
35. What is history? How has the study of history evolved overtime?

SECTION: E
Answer the following questions within 80-120 words: (5x5=25)
36. Analyse the impact of the Permanent Settlement on Indian peasantry
and Bengal economy during the British period.
37. Explain the role of Judiciary in upholding the law, protecting citizen
rights and settling disputes. Analyse how these functions contribute to
social justice vegetation?
38. Discuss the initiatives taken to conserve wild life and natural
vegetation
39. Analyse the concept of Liberty as enshrined in the Indian Constitution
particularly to freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.
40. How does lack of social conservation practices affect the overall
ecosystem and wellbeing of local communities? What can be done to
promote sustainable social management?

SECTION: F
Read the following passage and answer the questions at the end (5marks)

41. Case: Sohra Water Resources
Sohra is known for its beautiful landscape, rivers, valleys, waterfalls.
It receives significant amount of rainfall compared to other places in
Meghalaya. The primary sources of water in the area are rainwater,
underground water and surface water. Although the place receives
heavy rainfall yet Sohra region faces water shortage during the dry
seasons. The streams and rivers in the region are not always reliable
sources of water to improper waste disposal and other human
activities. In addition, breakage in the water distribution system also
resulted in significant water losses. Immediate solutions can be taken
up to solve this water problem in Sohra.

Answer the following questions:
a. Why do Sohra experience water shortage? (1)

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b. How do water sources in Sohra gets polluted? (1)
c. What steps can you take to solve the problem of water scarcity in
your home? (3)

SECTION : G

42. On the given outline map of India locate two places areas that was
part of Bengal province prior to the partition Bengal (1905)
OR
On the given world map outline locate three places where millets are
grown.
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPERS
FOR
CLASS IX

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 - IX 5-13
MIL Khasi Class - IX 14-20
MIL Garo Class - IX 21-27
Mathematics Class - IX 28-33
Science Class - IX 34-37
Social Science Class- IX 38-44

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