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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 1

© XSEED Education Social Science | Grade 8

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NAME: _____________________________________ GRADE: ________ SECTION: ________

PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Fill in the blanks. A. Ritika went to Agra and saw a monument made of white marble. Ritika saw the

(Golconda Fort/Meenakshi Temple/Taj Mahal).

B. The quality of soil on Mahesh’s farm has become poor because he uses a lot of chemical

fertilisers. This is known as soil (cultivation/conservation/

degradation).

C. To make sure that 10-year-old Rattan can go to school and does not have to work in a

factory to support his family, the government has made the

(Right to Equality/Right to Freedom of Religion/Right Against Exploitation) a

Fundamental Right.

D. Sana stays in a hot and humid place along the coast. Her staple diet is rice and sambhar.

Sana belongs to the state of (Rajasthan/Jammu and Kashmir/

Tamil Nadu).

E. Naresh, a farmer living in a hilly area, saw that the soil fertility was being reduced

because of the use of too many fertilizers. He started cutting steps along the hill slopes

to preserve the land and soil. This method is known as

(contour ploughing/terrace farming/mixed cropping).

F. Raman, along with many people from his village, came to the city to find a job. However,

none of them can read and write. This is because they are

(unemployed/migrants/illiterate).

2. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

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It creates tension if people of different communities fight with one another in the name of religion or language. We should learn to respect each other and stay united even if we follow different religions or speak different languages.



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A. Write ANY 2 factors that can hamper national integration.

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B. Why is diversity important in our lives? Write ANY 2 reasons.

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3. Look at the map. Answer the questions that follow.

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A. Give 1 reason why Brazil is the highest producer of coffee in the world.

B. Name 2 crops (other than coffee) grown in Brazil.

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4. To mark on the outline map of India:

Any four natural Vegetation of India. 4



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5. Do as instructed. A. Look at the pictures. Write 1 possible cause of an accident in each situation.

Situations Possible cause of an accident

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B. Write ANY 2 safety rules that people need to follow on the road while driving.

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6. Do as instructed. A. Tick the type of forest described.

a. These forests are found in places with a hot climate and heavy rainfall. They have the largest varieties of trees and a wide range of animals.

Tropical evergreen forests

Temperate evergreen forests

Coniferous forests

b. These forests grow in tropical regions where the rainfall is between 70 cm to 200 cm. The trees shed their leaves in summer. The main tree species in these forests include teak, sal, sheesham, sandalwood and bamboo.

Tropical deciduous forests

Temperate deciduous forests

Mediterranean forests

c. These forests are found in regions with hot, dry summers and warm, wet winters. They generally have trees with broad leaves.



Mediterranean forests

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d. These forests are found in regions in the higher latitudes which have a cool, temperate climate including warm, moist summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The trees shed their leaves when it begins to get cold in autumn.



Temperate evergreen forests

B. People are cutting down trees in forests for various purposes. Write ANY 1 way in which this will affect the environment.

7. Write ANY 1 difference between subsistence and commercial farming.

Subsistence Farming Commercial Farming


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Rita lives with her parents and an older brother. She wants to go to school like her brother, but she is not allowed to. Her mother wants her to help with the household chores instead. Her parents think that girls should learn to look after the family so that they can get married.



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A. How is Rita facing discrimination in her family? Write ANY 2 ways.

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B. How can you help girls like Rita? Suggest ANY 1 way.

9. Do as instructed. A. Fill in the table using the help box. One example is done for you.

Factors of Soil Formation Features of soil that they affect

Colour and texture

Amount of soil deposited

Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Rate of weathering

Rate of humus formation

Thickness of soil profile

B. Write ANY 1 reason why all the layers of soil are not fertile.

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Time Flora, Fauna and Microorganisms Parent Rock

Relief: Altitude and Slope Climate: Temperature and Rainfall



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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks


A. Write ANY 2 differences between renewable and non-renewable resources.

Renewable Resources Non-Renewable Resources

B. Why do you think Premnagar faces water shortages despite being close to a river? Give 2 reasons.

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BABUR – He established the Mughal Empire in 1526. He adopted war policies to do so. He defeated rulers like Ibrahim Lodi, the Rajputs and the Afghans in various battles.

AKBAR – He contributed to the growth of the empire. During his rule, some of the highest positions were given to Hindus.

AURANGZEB – He also contributed to the growth of the empire. However, his rigid ways and lack of judgement often created difficult situations.

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Sarita lives in Premnagar, a town with a large population that lies close to a river. She works in a factory which releases its waste into the river. The people of Premnagar use cars that run on non-renewable resources like petrol and diesel. The electricity in Premnagar, however, is produced by renewable resources like wind and solar power. The people of Premnagar often face water shortages and the town has to get drinking water from nearby towns.



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A. Write ANY 2 ways in which Babur established Mughal rule in India.

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B. Do you think people were happy during Akbar’s rule? Give 1 reason for your answer.

C. Who do you think was a better ruler—Akbar or Aurangzeb? Give 2 reasons for your answer.

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12. Look at the picture and answer the questions that follow.

People working in a coal mine in Kishanpur

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A. Which 2 laws are being violated in the coal mine? How?

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B. Who is responsible for making sure that people working in such conditions are safe? How do they ensure this? Write ANY 1 way.

C. The court gave orders to close this mine and set up a plastic factory in Kishanpur. Did the court make the right decision? Write 1 reason for your answer.

13. On the outline map of India mark the following:

1. any five state of India with capital.

2. One National park.

3. One Bioreserve

4. One wild life sanctuary.

END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER

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Score Report

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Roll No.: _______________ Grade: _______________ Section: _______________

To be filled in by the teacher:

SECTION QUESTION NUMBER/TOPIC MARKS TOTAL MARKS

Part I

Short Answer

Questions

1. Fill in the Blanks 3

2. National Integration and Diversity 4

3. Major Crops 2

4. Map 4

5. Safety on the Road 4

6. Natural Vegetation 5

7. Subsistence and Commercial farming 2

8. Injustice Towards Women 3

9. Soil Formation and Fertility 3

PART I SUBTOTAL 30

Part II

Long Answer

Questions

10. Natural Resources and their Conservation 6

11. The Mughal Empire I and The Mughal Empire II 8

12. Safety and Environment Laws 8

13.Map 8

PART II SUBTOTAL 30

TOTAL MARKS 60

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