Samacheer Kalvi Class 8 Social Science Practice Question Papers with Answers (2025-26)

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Social Science — Practice Paper · Set 1

Class: 8Samacheer KalviMax Marks: 31

Name: ____________________Reg No: ____________

Part I — Multiple Choice Questions 10 × 1 = 10

Choose the correct answer. (Answer all questions.)

1.8. Credit money or bank money is known as ………………A. ChequeB. Near moneyC. Plastic moneyD. E. money[1]

2.1. The real founder of the Portuguese power in India was Alfonsa de Albuquerque. 2. He captured Goa from the sultan of Bijapur in November 1570. 3. In 1575, he established the Portuguese authority Ormuz in the Persian Gulf. 4. Alfonso de Albuquerque encouraged the marriages of the Portuguese with Indian women.A. all are correctB. all are incorrectC. 3 is correctD. 2 is incorrect[1]

3.6. The meaning of Tsunami is ……………..A. WaveB. Harbour waveC. StormD. Storm wave[1]

4.2. Dual system of Government started in Bengal by ………………A. Robert CliveB. DupleixC. Sir. Eyre CooteD. General Joseph Smith.[1]

5.1. Nelson Mandela 2. National War Memorial 3. Manekshaw 4. SAARC 5. BCIM e) New DelhiA. 8 membersB. Field MarshalC. Energy developmentD. Apartheid[1]

6.2. Which of the following statement is correct about Peasants revolt in India?A. The Santhal rebellion was held in Bengal.B. Dinabandhu Mitra wrote a drama called Nil Darban.C. The Deccan riots started from a village at Pune in 1873.D. The Moplah peasants rebellion was held in Tamil Nadu.[1]

7.2. Each dot on a dot – density map represents some amount of …………………A. dataB. waterC. equalD. All of these[1]

8.i) The Vellore revolt was held in 1801. ii) The family members of Tipu were imprisoned at Vellore fort after the fourth Mysore war. iii) At the time of the Vellore revolt, the Governor of Madras was Lord William Gentinck. iv) The victory of the revolt of Vellore against the British was one of the significant events in the history of India.A. i & ii are Correct b) ii & iv are CorrectC. ii &iii are correct ‘ d) i, ii & iv are correct[1]

9.2. …………… is the prime element which affects the rate of evaporation.A. TemperatureB. RainC. AirD. Mist[1]

10.2. In the sultans period, the gold, silver, and copper coins were known as ………………A. PanasB. KarhapanasC. TankaD. Tanka[1]

Part II — Short Answer Questions 3 × 2 = 6

Answer briefly. (Answer all questions.)

11.1. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet.[2]

12.1. Battle of Adayar – 1748 2. Battle of Ambur – 1754 3. Battle of Wandiwash – 1760 4. Battle of Arcot – 1749[2]

13.1. Public Sector 2. Balanced Regional Development 3. Import Substitution 4. Life Expectancy[2]

Part III — Long Answer Questions 3 × 5 = 15

Answer in detail. (Answer all questions.)

14.1. Write a short note on Xerophytes.[5]

15.What are written sources?[5]

16.Discuss the powers and functions of the Governor.[5]

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1. a) cheque
2. Alfonso de Albuquerque is rightly considered the real founder of Portuguese power in India because he established a strong administrative and military foundation for Portuguese colonial rule. He captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in November 1510, making it the capital of Portuguese India and a major stronghold. In 1515, he established Portuguese authority at Ormuz in the Persian Gulf, controlling an important strategic position for trade routes. Alfonso de Albuquerque encouraged marriages between Portuguese men and Indian women as a policy to create a stable mixed population and strengthen Portuguese settlement in India. The wrong pair in the second question is Shaista Khan as Gover…
3. b) Harbour wave
4. a) Robert Clive
5. The matching between important figures, institutions, and concepts related to India's defence and foreign policy is as follows: Nelson Mandela corresponds to apartheid, as he was the prominent leader who fought against the apartheid system in South Africa. National War Memorial corresponds to New Delhi, as this important monument is located in the capital city and commemorates soldiers who died in wars. Manekshaw corresponds to Field Marshal, as Sam Manekshaw held this highest military rank in the Indian Army. SAARC corresponds to 8 members, referring to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation which comprises eight member nations working together for regional development and…
6. b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote a drama called Nil Darban.
7. a) data3. Cadastral is derived from ………………… word.
8. c) ii & iii are correct a) Find out the wrong pair 1. Marudu Pandiyar – a. Ettayapuram 2. Gopala Nayak – b. Dindigul 3. Kerala Varma – c. Malabar 4. Dhoondaji – d. Mysore 1. Marudu Pandiyar-a. Ettayapuram b) Find out the odd one Kattabomman, Oomaithurai, Sevathaiah, Tipusultan
9. c) Air
10. c) Tanka
11. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet, which is true. It consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen and protects life by filtering harmful radiation. The scientific study of weather is called Meteorology, not Climatology, making the statement false. Climatology is the study of climate patterns over long periods. Isohel refers to equal sunshine, which is true, representing lines connecting places with equal hours of sunshine. Humidity is calculated by a Hygrometer, not an Aneroid Barometer, making the statement false. An Aneroid Barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
12. The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was the decisive battle of the Third Carnatic War where the British defeated the French forces under Count de Lally. This battle marked the end of French military power in India and established British supremacy in South India. The Battle of Adayar in 1748 was fought during the First Carnatic War. The Battle of Ambur in 1754 was an important engagement during the Second Carnatic War. The Battle of Arcot in 1749 was a significant victory for Robert Clive during the Second Carnatic War.
13. Public Sector refers to the portion of the economy controlled and financed by the government to provide essential services and promote social welfare. Balanced Regional Development is the policy of ensuring equitable economic growth across all regions of a country, preventing concentration of development in certain areas. Import Substitution is an economic strategy of replacing imported goods with domestically produced goods to save foreign exchange and promote local industries. Life Expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live from birth, which is an important indicator of a country's health and development status.
14. The Plants and trees in Australia are adapted to dry conditions and can survive for long period without water called Xerophytes. 2. What is the Political division of Australia? The political division of Australia are six states and two union territories. They are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Jasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Capital Territory. 3. What do you know about the “Continent of Science”? Scientists of any Country are free to conduct experiments and collect data from Antarctica and so it is called the continent of science. 4. Great Barrier Reef – Explain Great Barrier Reef is located in the northeast of Australia along the east coast o…
15. Written sources include literature Travel accounts, Diaries, Auto Biographies, pamphlets, Government Documents, and Manuscripts.
16. The Governor is the Chief Executive in a state. All the executive powers of the state are vested upon him and decisions is taken in his name. He appoints the chief minister and council of ministers. The President imposes an emergency in a state under Article 356 on the basis of the Governor. The Governor also acts as the Chancellor of state universities. Money bills can be introduced in the state Legislative Assembly only with the approval of the Governor. The annual budget of the state Government inlaid before the legislature with the approval of the

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Social Science — Practice Paper · Set 2

Class: 8Samacheer KalviMax Marks: 31

Name: ____________________Reg No: ____________

Part I — Multiple Choice Questions 10 × 1 = 10

Choose the correct answer. (Answer all questions.)

1.4. ………………… are citizens by birth.A. Natural CitizensB. Naturalised citizensC. Artificial CitizensD. None of these[1]

2.1. Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a citizen of India?A. BirthB. acquiring propertyC. descentD. naturalization[1]

3.2. A person moves from his own country to another country is known as ……………. .A. ImmigrantB. RefugeeC. EmigrantD. Asylum seeker[1]

4.3. The word tsunami is derived from ………………. language.A. HindiB. FrenchC. JapaneseD. German[1]

5.1. Statement (A): Urbanisation is mainly due to the movement of people from rural to cities. Reason (R): Rural to urban migration is not a predominant one. Both A and R are incorrectA. A is correct but R is incorrectC. Both A and R are correctD. A is incorrect and R is correct[1]

6.4. Dr.Middleton, started a missionary college at ……………….A. CalcuttaB. DelhiC. ChennaiD. Mumbai[1]

7.2. The soils found in the desert regions are …………..A. Mountain SoilsB. Desert SoilsC. Black SoilD. Red Soil[1]

8.What is the tenure of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?A. 5 years or upto 62 years of ageB. 5 years or upto 65 years of ageC. 6 years or upto 65 years of ageD. 5 years or upto 70 years of age[1]

9.9. ……………. soils are formed by the deposition of silt by the running water.A. BlackB. RedC. AlluvialD. Desert[1]

10.1. The Industrial act was enacted in ………………..A. 1948B. 1950C. 1951D. 1956[1]

Part II — Short Answer Questions 3 × 2 = 6

Answer briefly. (Answer all questions.)

11.1. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet.[2]

12.1. Battle of Adayar – 1748 2. Battle of Ambur – 1754 3. Battle of Wandiwash – 1760 4. Battle of Arcot – 1749[2]

13.1. Public Sector 2. Balanced Regional Development 3. Import Substitution 4. Life Expectancy[2]

Part III — Long Answer Questions 3 × 5 = 15

Answer in detail. (Answer all questions.)

14.Describe any five basic characteristics of Human rights. Basic characteristics of Human Rights:[5]

15.What are the factors affecting the distribution of temperature?[5]

16.Write Short notes on Welfare of parents and Senior citizen Act?[5]

🔑 Show Answer Key — Set 2

1. a) Natural citizens
2. b) acquiring property
3. c) Emigrant
4. c) Japanese4. The example of surface water is
5. c) Both A and R are correct
6. a) Calcutta
7. (b) Desert Soils
8. D. 5 years or upto 70 years of age
9. (c) Alluvial
10. c) 1951
11. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet, which is true. It consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen and protects life by filtering harmful radiation. The scientific study of weather is called Meteorology, not Climatology, making the statement false. Climatology is the study of climate patterns over long periods. Isohel refers to equal sunshine, which is true, representing lines connecting places with equal hours of sunshine. Humidity is calculated by a Hygrometer, not an Aneroid Barometer, making the statement false. An Aneroid Barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
12. The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was the decisive battle of the Third Carnatic War where the British defeated the French forces under Count de Lally. This battle marked the end of French military power in India and established British supremacy in South India. The Battle of Adayar in 1748 was fought during the First Carnatic War. The Battle of Ambur in 1754 was an important engagement during the Second Carnatic War. The Battle of Arcot in 1749 was a significant victory for Robert Clive during the Second Carnatic War.
13. Public Sector refers to the portion of the economy controlled and financed by the government to provide essential services and promote social welfare. Balanced Regional Development is the policy of ensuring equitable economic growth across all regions of a country, preventing concentration of development in certain areas. Import Substitution is an economic strategy of replacing imported goods with domestically produced goods to save foreign exchange and promote local industries. Life Expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live from birth, which is an important indicator of a country's health and development status.
14. Inherent – They are not granted by any person or authority. Fundamental – They are fundamental rights because without them, the life and dignity of man will be meaningless. Inalienable – They cannot be taken away from the individual. Indivisible – They can’t be denied even when other rights have already been enjoyed . Universal – They are universal. They apply irrespective of one’s origin or status. They are enforceable.
15. Latitude, altitude, nature of the land, ocean currents, prevailing winds, slope, shelter, and distance from the sea, natural vegetation, and soil are the major factors which affect the distribution of temperature.
16. This Act makes it legal obligation for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens and parents. Protection and support during old age are envisaged as human rights.

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Social Science — Practice Paper · Set 3

Class: 8Samacheer KalviMax Marks: 31

Name: ____________________Reg No: ____________

Part I — Multiple Choice Questions 10 × 1 = 10

Choose the correct answer. (Answer all questions.)

1.1. Silk weaving and household industries come under the category of ………………….A. Small scale industryB. Large scale industryC. Marine based industryD. Capital intensive industry[1]

2.6. In the ancient period the migration was mainly for ………………..A. EnvironmentB. HealthC. FoodD. Place[1]

3.8. The first revolt which can be regarded as peasants revolt was the ………………A. Indigo RevoltB. Santhal RebellionC. Pabna RevoltD. Deccan Riots[1]

4.On the basis of raw material used industries can be classified into two types of sectors are ……………., ……………..A. Public and privateB. Mineral and privateC. basic and importantD. agro and mineral[1]

5.5. Mahalwari system introduced by Lord ………………A. Sir – Thomas MunroB. William BentinckC. WellesleyD. Dalhousie[1]

6.1. The word rupee is derived ……………… fromA. HindiB. TamilC. MalayalamD. Sanskrit[1]

7.3. Which article guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to process practice, and Propagate religion individually.A. Article – 25 (1)B. Article – 29 (2)C. Article – 28D. Article – 27[1]

8.8. Sarada’s child Marriage Bill fixing the minimum marriageable age for girls at.A. 11B. 12C. 13D. 14[1]

9.5. The citizenship act of 1955 prescribes ………………… ways of acquires citizenship.A. ThreeB. FiveC. SevenD. Ten[1]

10.10. No tax movement started in the year ………………A. 1920B. 1923C. 1925D. 1918[1]

Part II — Short Answer Questions 3 × 2 = 6

Answer briefly. (Answer all questions.)

11.1. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet.[2]

12.1. Battle of Adayar – 1748 2. Battle of Ambur – 1754 3. Battle of Wandiwash – 1760 4. Battle of Arcot – 1749[2]

13.1. Public Sector 2. Balanced Regional Development 3. Import Substitution 4. Life Expectancy[2]

Part III — Long Answer Questions 3 × 5 = 15

Answer in detail. (Answer all questions.)

14.1. Will the Government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice human sacrifice?[5]

15.Discuss the problems of urbanisation.[5]

16.1. The Muslim peasants were called Moplah.[5]

🔑 Show Answer Key — Set 3

1. a) Small scale industry
2. c) Food
3. b) Santhal Rebellion
4. D. agro and mineral
5. b) William Bentinck
6. Sanskrit
7. a) Article -25(1)
8. d) 14
9. b) Five
10. d) 1918
11. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet, which is true. It consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen and protects life by filtering harmful radiation. The scientific study of weather is called Meteorology, not Climatology, making the statement false. Climatology is the study of climate patterns over long periods. Isohel refers to equal sunshine, which is true, representing lines connecting places with equal hours of sunshine. Humidity is calculated by a Hygrometer, not an Aneroid Barometer, making the statement false. An Aneroid Barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
12. The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was the decisive battle of the Third Carnatic War where the British defeated the French forces under Count de Lally. This battle marked the end of French military power in India and established British supremacy in South India. The Battle of Adayar in 1748 was fought during the First Carnatic War. The Battle of Ambur in 1754 was an important engagement during the Second Carnatic War. The Battle of Arcot in 1749 was a significant victory for Robert Clive during the Second Carnatic War.
13. Public Sector refers to the portion of the economy controlled and financed by the government to provide essential services and promote social welfare. Balanced Regional Development is the policy of ensuring equitable economic growth across all regions of a country, preventing concentration of development in certain areas. Import Substitution is an economic strategy of replacing imported goods with domestically produced goods to save foreign exchange and promote local industries. Life Expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live from birth, which is an important indicator of a country's health and development status.
14. The government will definitely intervene if some religious group claims that their religion allows them to practice human sacrifice or infanticide. No religion teaches us to kill any living being, as kindness and compassion are the root principles of all religions. The law of our country also declares that killing a human being is illegal and constitutes a serious crime. Such practices are against human rights and violate the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The state has the responsibility to protect the life and dignity of all citizens, and therefore it will not permit any religious practice that harms human life, regardless of what justification is offered. The secula…
15. 1. Housing and Slums: There is a lack of space for housing and a marked reduction in the quality of housing in the urban areas due to increase in population. 2. Over Crowding: Over – crowding leads to unhealthy environment in the urban areas. It also the cause of many diseases and riots. 3. Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation: No city has round a clock water supply in the world. The drainage situation is equally bad. The removal of garbage is a Himalayan task for urban local bodies. 4. Transportation and Traffic: The absence of planned and adequate arrangements for traffic and transport is another problem in urban centers. The increasing number of two-wheeler and cars make the traffic p…
16. 1. The Muslim peasants were called Moplah - True. Moplah refers to Muslim peasants, particularly in the Malabar region of Kerala, who were involved in significant agrarian uprisings against landlord oppression and colonial rule. 2. Mahalwari settlement system brought benefit to the cultivators - False. Although the Mahalwari system was presented as an improvement over the Zamindari system, it did not significantly benefit cultivators as they still faced heavy revenue demands, exploitation by intermediaries like Lambardars, and limited control over their land. 3. Champaran has situated in the state of Bihar - True. Champaran is located in Bihar, and it became famous for the Champaran Satya…

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