Rajasthan Board Class 8th Model Question Paper 2024 Social Science

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RAJASTHAN BOARD

2024


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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COMPLETION CERTIFICATE EXAM 2024

CLASS - 8

Subject- Social Science

Sample Question Paper

Duration 2:30 hours Max.Marks

Objective Type Questions (1-8)

Choose the correct option from the given

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The purpose of calling the Hurda Conference was-

(a) To stop the Maratha power in Rajasthan.
(b) To limit influence of English.
(c) To reduce the unity of Rajput Kings.
(d) All the above. [ ]

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The first Governor General was-

(a) Lord William Bentinck (b) Warren Hastings

(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Canning [ ]

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Birsa Munda is related to -

(a)Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh

(c)Rajasthan (d) Jharkhand [ ]

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The main function fo the judiciary is -

(a)Setting the disputes (b) Judicial review

(c)Protection of fundamen (d)All the above [ ]

[ ]

The head of the rulling party in the Lok Sabha-

(a)President (b)Prime Minister

(c)Governor (d)Chief Minister [ ]

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2

Examples of renewable resources are-

(a)Solar energy (b) Wind energy

(c)Tidal energy (d) All the above [ ]

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Which of the following is not a man made resource?

(a)Bridge (b) Road

(c) Machine (d) Natural gas [ ]

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Which tribe of Rajasthan has been included in the list of primitive tribal groups by the
Government of India?

(a)Bhil (b) Meena

(c) Garacia (d) Sahariya [ ]

Very Short Answer type Questions

½ x 4= 2
A
B
C
D

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Match the following
(1)Musket (A) A jurist from the Muslim community
(2)Match Lock (B) A charge of misconduct against a person.
(3)Mufti (C) The gun used by Pedal
(4)Impeachment (D) Gun in which spark was given by gunpowder

½x4=2

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Answer in Yes or No

1. People are the biggest resource of a nation. [ ]
2. People generally prefer extreme climate. [ ]
3. Areas with mineral deposits are more densely populated. [ ]
4. Industrial areas do not provide employment opportunities. [ ]

What do you understand by minimum wage Act?

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1+1=2

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Write any two reasons for the need of women empowerment.

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2

Why did the Sepoys of Meerut Cantt in year 1857 had objection on new Cartridges?

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Why did the East India Company put pressure on Indian farmers to cultivate indigo?
Explain the reason.

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Describe the types of subsistence farming

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Explain the the basis of raw materials.

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i

Imagine that you were born in a poor family in 1850 decade, at that time Give two
opinions on school run under government.

(1)_______________________________________________________________________

(2)______________________________________________________________________

ii

Half of the children taking admission in primary schools leave their schools for further
studies, why? Give two reasons.

(1)_______________________________________________________________________

(2)_______________________________________________________________________

1x4=4

Complete the following table.

S.N. State Govt. Central Govt.
1 Which political parties are
currently in power
2 The elected representative of
your area
3 Which political party is
currently in opposition
4 When will the next election
be held.

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7

i

Mention two fundamental rights which a person can use to emphasize his dignity
and equitable treatment.

(1)_______________________________________________________________________

(2)_______________________________________________________________________

ii
Discribe any two areas that show the identity of the marginalized community?

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4x1=4

Show in the map of Rajasthan

(a) Barmer (b)Bharatpur (c) Pali (d) Banswara

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4+4=8

Attempt any two questions out of three question given below

i
Write down your opinion on the success and failure of the 1857 revolution.

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ii
Write in detail about the contribution of the father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi in
the freedom of India.

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iii
Write in detail about the Rowlatt Satyagraha.

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4+4=8

Write your Comments on the following

i Biosphere

ii Ecosystem
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OR

2+3+3=8
What is a landslide? Why does it occurs? Write the measures to prevent landslide?

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2+6=8

What do you mean by constitution? Explain the reasons for the need of the
constitution?

OR

Write your views on the meaning of the concept of secularism and its relevance in the
present time.

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4+4=8

Attempt any two questions from the given three questions.

i
Describe the important geographical and natural tourist places of Rajasthan.

ii
Mention road safety rules in details.

iii
What roles can the students play in the Community cleanliness ?

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