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SOCIAL SCIENCE – SAFETY PAPER (FST)
Class: 8 | Full Marks: 80 | Time: 2 Hours
Chapters Included:
1. The Mughal Empire (History)
2. Life in Different Regions (Geography)
3. The Indian Constitution (Civics)
> Explanation-based chapters and map work not included
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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Attempt all questions
1. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
a) Akbar b) Humayun c) Babur d) Shah Jahan
2. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
a) 15th August 1947 b) 26th January 1950 c) 2nd October 1947 d) 26th November 1949
3. The desert region mainly lies in:
a) Punjab b) Gujarat c) Rajasthan d) Uttar Pradesh
4. Akbar’s court included which of the following?
a) Bhagat Singh b) Tansen c) Birbal d) Both b and c
5. Who is known as the father of the Indian Constitution?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar c) Sardar Patel d) Mahatma Gandhi
6. Hilly areas face problems in:
a) Transportation b) Water Supply c) Housing d) All of these
7. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
a) Akbar b) Babur c) Shah Jahan d) Aurangzeb
8. The Indian Constitution provides:
a) Unlimited power to government b) Equal rights to citizens c) One religion only d) None of
these
9. The lifestyle of desert people is mainly based on:
a) Fishing b) Agriculture and Cattle c) IT services d) Industries
10. Who was the last strong Mughal ruler?
a) Akbar b) Aurangzeb c) Babur d) Shah Jahan
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Section B: Fill in the Blanks (5 × 1 = 5 marks)
Attempt all questions
1. The Mughal Empire was founded in India in the year _______.
2. _______ is the head of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
3. People in hilly regions mostly build houses using _______.
4. The _______ system was introduced by Akbar.
5. Desert soil is mostly _______ and not very fertile.
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Section C: True or False (5 × 1 = 5 marks)
Attempt all questions
1. Akbar was known for his tolerance and administrative reforms. (______)
2. The Constitution of India supports monarchy. (______)
3. People in desert regions wear light and loose clothes. (______)
4. Birbal was a Mughal general. (______)
5. The Indian Constitution was adopted in 1947. (______)
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Section D: Very Short Answer Questions (Any 5 out of 6 | 5 × 2 = 10 marks)
Answer in 1–2 sentences
1. Write any two features of the Indian Constitution.
2. Name two crops grown in hilly regions.
3. Who were the Navratnas in Akbar’s court?
4. Name any two problems faced in desert regions.
5. When and where was Babur born?
6. Why are flat roofs common in desert houses?
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Section E: Short Answer Questions (Any 5 out of 6 | 5 × 4 = 20 marks)
Answer in about 50–80 words
1. Describe two important achievements of Akbar as an administrator.
2. Write any four features of the Indian Constitution.
3. Explain the lifestyle of people in hilly regions.
4. What challenges did the Mughal Empire face under Aurangzeb?
5. Write four ways in which desert people adapt to climate.
6. Write a short note on the structure of the Indian Parliament.
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Section F: Long Answer Questions (Any 5 out of 6 | 5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer in about 100–120 words
1. Explain the administrative system introduced by Akbar.
2. Discuss the key features of the Indian Constitution and why it is important.
3. Compare life in hilly and desert regions (climate, houses, transport, occupation).
4. Describe the Mughal Empire’s expansion during the rule of Akbar and Shah Jahan.
5. Explain how the Constitution protects the fundamental rights of Indian citizens.
6. Describe the major geographical features and living conditions of desert regions.
