MBOSE Class 8 Mid Term Sample Question Paper 2026 Social Science

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MBOSE Class 8 Mid
Term 2026
Sample Question
Paper · Social Science
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MBOSE Class 8 Mid Term 2026 Sample Question Paper
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Social Science

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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
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Section A – contains 10 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each (10 marks)
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Section D – are short answer type questions of 3 marks each (3x5=15
marks)
Section E – consists of long answer type question of 5 marks each (5x5=25
marks)
Section F – are case based questions (5 marks)
Section G – are map skill based questions (5 marks)
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SECTION: A
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Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer from the options given : (1x10=10)
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1. The Constitutional Head of India is the –
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C. Chief Minister D. Governor

2. The first comprehensive history of British Rule in India was written by
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3. Which of the given options describes wind?
A. Ubiquitous Resource B. Non-Renewal
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C. Potential Resource D. Localized Resource

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4. Plants, animals, birds and organisms which live in the natural habitat
are termed as –
A. Natural Vegetation B. Wild animals

C. Wild Life D. Ecology

5. Gomasthas were beaten up by Indians because they are –

A. Paid agents of the B. Indigo Planters
British

C. Enlisted soldiers of the D. British Generals
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6. The system where the cultivator pay the land revenue directly to the
British is known as the–
A. Zamindari System B. Mahalwari System

C. Ryotwari System D. Ijaradari System

7. The territories held by the British are put into Presidencies with its
headquarters in –
A. Calcutta, Madras, Delhi B. Calcutta, Bombay and
Madras

C. Delhi, Bombay, Madras D. Bengal, Jaipur,
Calcutta, Bombay

8. Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
A. Afforestation B. Shifting agriculture

C. Mining D. Faulty agricultural
practises

9. ____________ is mainly used in electrical wires

A. Bauxite B. Iron ore

C. Aluminium D. Copper

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10. The primary purpose of law in a society toa–

A. punish all citizens B. promote inequality

C. maintain social order D. protect the wealthy
and justice

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12. Tipu Sultan was known as the ‘Tiger of Mysore’.
13. The President can dissolve the Rajya Sabha.
14. The British conducted many surveys in India.
15. The Prime Minister is elected directly by the people.
16. The Dandi March marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience

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17. Nuclear Energy is not the safest form
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19. The Indian Constitution acame th

20. Pampass are Grasslands found in North America.

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Very Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in one word or sentence only:(1x10=10)

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22. Give one characteristic of deciduous trees?
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24. As an 18 year old and above, you go to the polling station to elect your
representative for the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, State which
Right you are exercising?
25. Which Fundamental Right protects you from being forced to work below
the age of 14 years?
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26. By which Act can the bride’s family not be forced to give money or gifts
by the groom in a Marriage?
27. Give one reason Mir Jafar was favoured by the British.
28. List one use of the Indigo plant.
29. What is the main aim of the establishment of the East India Company
in India?
30. Give one qualification to become the President of India?

SECTION : D
Short Answer Type Questions
Answer the following questions within thirty to fifty words : (3x5=15)

31. What is Sustainable Development? List the 3R’s to achieve with
examples.
32. Why is land an important resource.
33. Who were given powers over cultivators by Lord Cornwallis under the
Permanent Settlement. How do they operate.
34. Describe the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ as an instrument of annexation.
35. Who elect members of – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

SECTION: E
Long Answer Type Questions
Answer the following questions within 80-120 words: (5x5=25)

36. The colonial period contains highly accurate events of history. Explain
the different sources of British Rule in India?
37. How did the use of the Enfield Rifle led to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?
38. Classify the important future sources of energy?
39. How is the balance maintained in an ecosystem ?
40. If you are the Prime Minster of India, discuss your key roles in running
the administration of the country?

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Case based Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions at the end (5 marks)
41. The Umiam Dam is a source of electricity to our State, Meghalaya. It is
constructed by building a wall across the River Umiam. It is also helps
in water storage and flood control. It is also a beautiful and pristine
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iii. Does it cause pollution while generating electricity from the Umiam
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iv. What is one difference between fossil fuels and electricity generated
from the dams (1)

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42. On a given outline map of India locate the following - (1x5=5)

a. The Parliament House in India.
b. One gold mine in India.
c. One headquarter of the French in India.

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