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Class: 8
Subject: Social Studies
Exam: Formative Assessment – 1 (FA-1)
Academic Year: 2025–26
Type: Self-Assessment
Pattern: As per CBA-1 Model Paper for Class VI–IX (20 Questions / 35 Marks)
Part–A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(1 mark each – 15 questions)
- Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Forest
d) Natural Gas
Answer: c) Forest - The ‘Chipko Movement’ is related to the conservation of:
a) Soil
b) Forests
c) Rivers
d) Wildlife
Answer: b) Forests - Which country was the birthplace of the French Revolution?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Italy
d) Britain
Answer: b) France - Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: b) Mahatma Gandhi - Power is shared between central and state governments in which type of system?
a) Unitary
b) Federal
c) Monarchic
d) Dictatorial
Answer: b) Federal - Which is NOT a pillar of democracy?
a) Free and fair elections
b) Freedom of speech
c) Military rule
d) Rule of law
Answer: c) Military rule - Per capita income means:
a) Total income of a country
b) Average income per person
c) Income of the richest person
d) Income from exports
Answer: b) Average income per person - The Sundarbans is famous for:
a) Mangrove forests
b) Desert vegetation
c) Alpine forests
d) Temperate grasslands
Answer: a) Mangrove forests - Which of the following is a man-made resource?
a) Minerals
b) Water
c) Roads
d) Forests
Answer: c) Roads - The storming of the Bastille took place on:
a) 4 July 1776
b) 14 July 1789
c) 26 January 1950
d) 15 August 1947
Answer: b) 14 July 1789 - The term “federalism” means:
a) One level of government controls all
b) Shared power between levels of government
c) No government
d) Rule by monarchy
Answer: b) Shared power between levels of government - Which sector produces goods by using natural resources directly?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Digital
Answer: a) Primary - The Indian Constitution came into effect on:
a) 26 January 1947
b) 15 August 1947
c) 26 January 1950
d) 2 October 1950
Answer: c) 26 January 1950 - Which organisation was formed after World War I to promote peace?
a) UNO
b) League of Nations
c) NATO
d) ASEAN
Answer: b) League of Nations - Development can be measured by:
a) Per capita income
b) Literacy rate
c) Life expectancy
d) All of these
Answer: d) All of these
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Part–B: Very Short Answer Questions (VSAQ)
(2 marks each – 2 questions)
- What are the two main types of resources? Give examples.
Answer:
- Natural resources (e.g., forests, water)
- Human-made resources (e.g., roads, buildings)
- Define ‘Power Sharing’ in democracy.
Answer: Power sharing is the distribution of authority among different levels of government and among various social groups to ensure fairness, stability, and democracy.
Part–C: Short Answer Questions (SAQ)
(4 marks each – 2 questions)
- Explain the main causes of the French Revolution.
Answer:
- Social inequality between estates
- Economic hardship due to taxation and debt
- Influence of Enlightenment ideas
- Inspiration from the American Revolution
- Describe the features of federalism in India.
Answer:
- Two or more levels of government
- Division of powers in the Constitution
- Independent judiciary
- Dual citizenship is not followed (only Indian citizenship)
Part–D: Essay Question
(8 marks – 1 question)
- Write an essay on ‘Development and its Indicators’.
Answer:
Development refers to the process of improving living standards, economic growth, and social well-being. Indicators include per capita income, literacy rate, life expectancy, healthcare access, and infrastructure development. Sustainable development ensures that resources are used responsibly for future generations. Different countries may have different priorities in measuring development based on their social and economic needs.