Rajasthan Board Class 8th Model Question Paper 2023 Social Science

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Model Question paper

Class - 8

(Subject) (Social Science)
Duration – 2.30 Hrs Total Marks - 80

Section - A
(1-6)
Multiple Choice Question (1-6)

Choose the Correct option in the following questions
(i)

Historians used the records prepared by the British for______________
(a) Debate (b) Study of history.
(c) Comments (d) report preparation

II

Who chaired Hurda Conference-
(a) MaharanaJagatSuigh II Jai Singh (b) Sawai Ja
(e) MaharanaAbhay Singh (d) Raja Durjan Singh

(iii)

The population of India according to Census 2011 is

(a) 100 crore (b) 121 Crore (c) 141 Crore (d) 145 Crore

(iv)

Tourism Means
(a) Import of goods (b) Export of goods
(c) To exchange views (d) To travel

(v)

Which of the following is necessary for social justice.
(a) To make laws (b) Law enforcement
(e) Public Consciousness (d) All of the above.

(vi)

Which one of the following is an objetive of "Beti Bachas BetiPadhao
(a) To stop female foeticide (b) women empowerment
(c) Construction of public toilets. (d) Promotion of girl child education

Section - B

Very Short Answer Type Questions

1×4=4
(i) (a)
(ii) (b)
(iii) (c)
(iv) (d)
Match the following-
(i) Independence of India (a) cut and burn
(ii) Jhum cultivation (b) legal offence
(iii) Oriental Education (c) 1947
(iv) Child marriage (d) Sanskrit Language

Fill in the blanks.

According to Constitution, the organs of the government are the and the Legislature ,
___________and the _________________.

Head of Gram Panchayat is __________.Tenure of a Gram Panchayat is_________ years.

Natural resources are obtained from________________.___________ is an example of natural
resource.

The is meaning of the word tribal is_______________ They live in_______________.

____________________and_______________ affects the distribution of population.

Section-C

Short Answer Type Questions
Answer the following questions

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(i)
Between whom was the battle of Plassey fought ?

Which were the prevalent economic activities in tribal groups before the 19th Century ?

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(i)
Name the scholars who supported oriental education.

Mention any two features of Indian cotton clothes of 17th century.

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(i)
What were the reasons of 1857 revolution ?

Why Permanent settlement system failed?

2+1=3
Why non-conventional sources of energy are important ? Give any two examples of non-
conventional sources of energy.

/Ans (i)

2+1=3
What do you any mean by agriculture? Name any two agricultural products.
/Ans (i)

Describe the factors affecting location of Industries.

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(i)
Name any two schemes related to agriculture run by Government.
/Ans (a)

(b)

Give examples of major large scale industries of Rajasthan.

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(i)

What measures were taken for the safety of forts in Rajasthan.

The population density of Western Rajasthan is less than that of eastern Rajasthan. explains it's
reasons.

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(i)
What do you mean by Secularism?

What is meant by Independent Judiciary?

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(i)
How does Government promotes Social Justice? Give any two examples.

/Ans (a)

(b)

Mention any two public facilities provided by the Government to the citizens.

/Ans (a)

(b)

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(i)
In the Context of unpopular laws, how can the public put pressure on the Government?

Analyse the role of Parliament in Democracy.

(i) (ii) (iii)
Locate the following districts in the map of Rajasthan.
(i) Kota (ii) Dungarpur (iii) Sikar

Section -D

Describe ‘Auwa revolution’ in your words?
OR

Describe the reasons of failure of 1857 revolution?

Describe the role of Police in crime Investigation.
OR

What do you mean by fair trial in Judicial System?

Explain the measures Soil Conservation.
OR

What are the benefits of Forests? Describe in detail.

What do you mean by Mass Nationalism? Explain in detail.
OR

Discuss the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom Struggle of India.