Social Studies Grade 8
Sections & Marking Scheme
| CLASS | TOPIC/ SECTION | NO. OF QUESTIONS | MARKS PER QUESTION | TOTAL MARKS |
| 3rd & 4th | Section – 1: Social Studies | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Section – 2: Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 35 | 40 | ||
| 5th | Section – 1: Social Studies | 45 | 1 | 45 |
| Section – 2: Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 50 | 60 | ||
| 6th to 8th | Section – 1: History | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section – 2: Geography | 15 | 1 | 15 | |
| Section – 3: Social and Political Life | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Section – 4: Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 50 | 60 |
Syllabus
Section 1: History
- Modern India – Sources and Significance
- The Establishment of Company Power
- Rural Life and Tribal Societies
- The Revolt of 1857-58
- Education and British Rule
- Women, Caste, and Reforms
- Freedom Struggle in India
Section 2: Geography
- Resources:
- Natural Resources
- Man-made Resources
- Human Resources
- Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation, and Wildlife Resources
- Agriculture and Industries
Section 3: Social and Political Life
- The Indian Constitution and Secularism
- Parliamentary Government and the Judiciary
- Social Justice and the Marginalised
- Economic Presence of the Government
Section 4: Achievers Section (Higher Order Thinking Questions)
- Application-based and scenario-based problem-solving questions from Sections 1, 2, and 3.
