Very Short Answer Questions · original practice
Very Short Answer Questions for Class 8 Social Science. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Natural Resources and Their Use · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Natural Resources and Their Use · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Natural Resources and Their Use · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Natural Resources and Their Use in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Natural Resources and Their Use · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Natural Resources and Their Use · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Natural Resources and Their Use.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Natural Resources and Their Use · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Reshaping India’s Political Map · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Reshaping India’s Political Map · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Reshaping India’s Political Map · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Reshaping India’s Political Map in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Reshaping India’s Political Map · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Reshaping India’s Political Map · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Reshaping India’s Political Map.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Reshaping India’s Political Map · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Rise of the Marathas · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Rise of the Marathas · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Rise of the Marathas · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from The Rise of the Marathas in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Rise of the Marathas · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Rise of the Marathas · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Rise of the Marathas.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Rise of the Marathas · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Colonial Era in India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Colonial Era in India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Colonial Era in India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from The Colonial Era in India in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Colonial Era in India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Colonial Era in India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Colonial Era in India.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Colonial Era in India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Factors of Production · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Factors of Production · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Factors of Production · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Factors of Production in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Factors of Production · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Factors of Production · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Factors of Production.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Factors of Production · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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