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FOREWORD
Proper assessment of the products of elementary level of education has a direct
bearing on secondary education In fact the transition from elementary to secondary level of education is of great importance as it is in secondary education that starts preparing the child for life depending on a childrsquos interests and aptitudes The Government of Nagaland has entrusted the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) to conduct Class VIII Board Examination from 2019 vide notification EDSNBSEEx-BOARD15-12-2016 dated 522019 Hence the NBSE has developed the Evaluation Framework for Class VIII standard The Design Blue Print and Model Question are developed in order to strengthen the evaluation assessment at Class VIII which will be effective from the academic session 2019 All institutions registered with the Directorate of School Education (DSE) Nagaland and the Nagaland Board of School Education are required to strictly follow the evaluation framework developed by the Board from this academic session and examination thereof I express my sincere appreciation to the Officers and Teachers who have been instrumental in bringing out this booklet containing the assessment guidelines Dated 15th March 2019 Mrs Asano Sekhose
Chairman NBSE Kohima
Index
Sl No Contentsubject Page
A Eligibility of Candidates 1
B Scheme of Studies 1
C Scheme of Examinations 2 - 3
D Criteria for Qualifying to the next Higher Class
E Grading System
F Minimum Qualifying Marks for the External and Internal Assessment
1 English
2 Grammar
3 Hindi
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies
5 Mathematics
6 Science
7 Social Sciences
PART ndash A
ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1 A student seeking admission to class VIII in an institution will be eligible for admission to
that class only if heshe a has been studying in an institution recognised by or affiliated to this Board or the
Directorate of School Education Nagaland or any other recognised Board Council in India or the Education department of the concerned state
b has passed at the qualifying or equivalent examination making himher eligible for admission to that class and
c produces document(s) (marksheet transfer certificate) in support of hisher having qualified the qualifying or equivalent examination
2 Migrating students to Class VIII shall not be eligible for admission unless they get the permission from this Board Permission shall be granted only after the Board is satisfied that the course of study undergone and examination qualified is equivalent to the corresponding class and course of this Board
3 Admission to a class in an institution shall be allowed only to such a student who a has completed a regular course of study in the immediate lower class b has qualified the qualifying or equivalent examination from an institution
registered with this Board or the Directorate of School Education Nagaland or under any recognised Board Council or the Education department of the concerned state
c was studying in that class or a class equivalent to the class in which admission is sought
d has been permitted by this Board
4 A student of Class VIII has to complete the regular course of study of the class to which heshe was admitted at the beginning of the academic session for the purpose promotion to the next higher class and subject to passing the annual Board examination
5 No student from an institution registered to the Board shall be eligible to take any of the Boards examination unless heshe has acquired the required percentage of attendance
6 No institution registered withaffiliated with the Board shall endeavour to present the candidates who are not on its roll nor will it present the candidates of its unregistered branchschools to any of the Boards examinations
PART ndash B SCHEME OF STUDIES
Subjects of study The scheme and subjects of study for Class VIII shall include the following subjects of
study A Compulsory subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences B Internally Assessed subjects
1 Life Skill Education 2 General Knowledge
PART ndash C
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS Nature of Examination A Class VIII final examination
(i) Class VIII (eight) examination shall be conducted at the end of the academic year and results shall be declared internally by recognized schoolscentre schools only in accordance with the criteria and syllabus prescribed by the Board in order to maintain a uniform standard in all registered schools Certificate of qualificationcompletion shall be issued by the Board
(ii) If a child fails in the annual Boardrsquos examination heshe shall be given additional instruction and granted opportunity for re-examination within a period of two months from the date of declaration of result
B Details of externally assessed subject marks and duration for Class VIII Examination is given below Slno Subject No of paper Marks
Duration 1 English One 80 3 hours 2 Grammar One 80 3 hours 3 Hindi One 80 3 hours 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies One paper each 80 3 hours 5 Mathematics One 80 3 hours 6 Science One 80 3 hours 7 Social Sciences One 80 3 hours The Board shall set the question papers for the following subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Mathematics 5 Science 6 Social Sciences The schools shall prepare the question based on the design and model question paper and conduct examination on the Nagaland Heritage Studies subject (English amp local dialect) The mark secured by the student shall be taken into account for result preparationdeclaration
C Internal Assessment (i) The marks allotted for internal assessment in the compulsory subjects shall be
assessed by the school throughout the year by Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
(ii) For the internally assessed subjects such as Life Skills Education and General Knowledge 100 of the syllabus shall be assessed through CCE by the schools These subjects shall be evaluated on a 5 (five) point absolute scale of grading The qualifying grade is D The marks in letter grades of these subjects shall have to be communicated by the schools to the Board
D Registration A student who is enrolled in class VIII under this Board shall register himselfherself with the Board
Students who are not registered with the Board will not be allowed to sit at the Boardrsquos examination
PART ndash D
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING TO THE NEXT HIGHER CLASS A Externally assessed subjects D grade or a higher grade in the following subjects
1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences
B Internally assessed subjects- i D grade or a higher grade in Life Skills Education ii D grade or a higher grade in General Knowledge
C Attendance- The required minimum percentage of attendance to sit for the final examination is 80
PART ndash E GRADING SYSTEM
In Class VIII Absolute grading on a 9 (nine) point scale for the externally assessed subjects and 5 (five) point scale for the internally assessed subjects shall be followed as given below 9 (nine) point scale of Absolute Grading
Mark Range Grade Terms of performance 91- 100 A1 Truly Outstanding 81 ndash 90 A2 Outstanding 71 ndash 80 B1 Excellent 61 ndash 70 B2 Very Good 51 ndash 60 C1 Good 41 ndash 50 C2 Above average
40 D Average 31 ndash 39 E1 Needs Improvement 30 and below E2 The minimum qualifying grade in the externally assessed subjects is D grade
5 (five) point scale of Absolute Grading Mark Range Grade Terms of performance
80 ndash 100 A Outstanding 60 ndash 79 B Excellent 50 ndash 59 C Very Good 40 ndash 49 D Good 39 and below E Needs Improvement The minimum qualifying grade in the internally assessed subjects is D grade
PART ndash F
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS FOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Sl No Subject External Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks Internal Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks
1 English 80 32 20 8
2 Grammar 80 32 20 8
3 Hindi 80 32 20 8
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 80 32 20 8
5 Mathematics 80 32 20 8
6 Science 80 32 20 8
7 Social Sciences 80 32 20 8
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Index
Sl No Contentsubject Page
A Eligibility of Candidates 1
B Scheme of Studies 1
C Scheme of Examinations 2 - 3
D Criteria for Qualifying to the next Higher Class
E Grading System
F Minimum Qualifying Marks for the External and Internal Assessment
1 English
2 Grammar
3 Hindi
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies
5 Mathematics
6 Science
7 Social Sciences
PART ndash A
ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1 A student seeking admission to class VIII in an institution will be eligible for admission to
that class only if heshe a has been studying in an institution recognised by or affiliated to this Board or the
Directorate of School Education Nagaland or any other recognised Board Council in India or the Education department of the concerned state
b has passed at the qualifying or equivalent examination making himher eligible for admission to that class and
c produces document(s) (marksheet transfer certificate) in support of hisher having qualified the qualifying or equivalent examination
2 Migrating students to Class VIII shall not be eligible for admission unless they get the permission from this Board Permission shall be granted only after the Board is satisfied that the course of study undergone and examination qualified is equivalent to the corresponding class and course of this Board
3 Admission to a class in an institution shall be allowed only to such a student who a has completed a regular course of study in the immediate lower class b has qualified the qualifying or equivalent examination from an institution
registered with this Board or the Directorate of School Education Nagaland or under any recognised Board Council or the Education department of the concerned state
c was studying in that class or a class equivalent to the class in which admission is sought
d has been permitted by this Board
4 A student of Class VIII has to complete the regular course of study of the class to which heshe was admitted at the beginning of the academic session for the purpose promotion to the next higher class and subject to passing the annual Board examination
5 No student from an institution registered to the Board shall be eligible to take any of the Boards examination unless heshe has acquired the required percentage of attendance
6 No institution registered withaffiliated with the Board shall endeavour to present the candidates who are not on its roll nor will it present the candidates of its unregistered branchschools to any of the Boards examinations
PART ndash B SCHEME OF STUDIES
Subjects of study The scheme and subjects of study for Class VIII shall include the following subjects of
study A Compulsory subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences B Internally Assessed subjects
1 Life Skill Education 2 General Knowledge
PART ndash C
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS Nature of Examination A Class VIII final examination
(i) Class VIII (eight) examination shall be conducted at the end of the academic year and results shall be declared internally by recognized schoolscentre schools only in accordance with the criteria and syllabus prescribed by the Board in order to maintain a uniform standard in all registered schools Certificate of qualificationcompletion shall be issued by the Board
(ii) If a child fails in the annual Boardrsquos examination heshe shall be given additional instruction and granted opportunity for re-examination within a period of two months from the date of declaration of result
B Details of externally assessed subject marks and duration for Class VIII Examination is given below Slno Subject No of paper Marks
Duration 1 English One 80 3 hours 2 Grammar One 80 3 hours 3 Hindi One 80 3 hours 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies One paper each 80 3 hours 5 Mathematics One 80 3 hours 6 Science One 80 3 hours 7 Social Sciences One 80 3 hours The Board shall set the question papers for the following subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Mathematics 5 Science 6 Social Sciences The schools shall prepare the question based on the design and model question paper and conduct examination on the Nagaland Heritage Studies subject (English amp local dialect) The mark secured by the student shall be taken into account for result preparationdeclaration
C Internal Assessment (i) The marks allotted for internal assessment in the compulsory subjects shall be
assessed by the school throughout the year by Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
(ii) For the internally assessed subjects such as Life Skills Education and General Knowledge 100 of the syllabus shall be assessed through CCE by the schools These subjects shall be evaluated on a 5 (five) point absolute scale of grading The qualifying grade is D The marks in letter grades of these subjects shall have to be communicated by the schools to the Board
D Registration A student who is enrolled in class VIII under this Board shall register himselfherself with the Board
Students who are not registered with the Board will not be allowed to sit at the Boardrsquos examination
PART ndash D
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING TO THE NEXT HIGHER CLASS A Externally assessed subjects D grade or a higher grade in the following subjects
1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences
B Internally assessed subjects- i D grade or a higher grade in Life Skills Education ii D grade or a higher grade in General Knowledge
C Attendance- The required minimum percentage of attendance to sit for the final examination is 80
PART ndash E GRADING SYSTEM
In Class VIII Absolute grading on a 9 (nine) point scale for the externally assessed subjects and 5 (five) point scale for the internally assessed subjects shall be followed as given below 9 (nine) point scale of Absolute Grading
Mark Range Grade Terms of performance 91- 100 A1 Truly Outstanding 81 ndash 90 A2 Outstanding 71 ndash 80 B1 Excellent 61 ndash 70 B2 Very Good 51 ndash 60 C1 Good 41 ndash 50 C2 Above average
40 D Average 31 ndash 39 E1 Needs Improvement 30 and below E2 The minimum qualifying grade in the externally assessed subjects is D grade
5 (five) point scale of Absolute Grading Mark Range Grade Terms of performance
80 ndash 100 A Outstanding 60 ndash 79 B Excellent 50 ndash 59 C Very Good 40 ndash 49 D Good 39 and below E Needs Improvement The minimum qualifying grade in the internally assessed subjects is D grade
PART ndash F
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS FOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Sl No Subject External Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks Internal Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks
1 English 80 32 20 8
2 Grammar 80 32 20 8
3 Hindi 80 32 20 8
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 80 32 20 8
5 Mathematics 80 32 20 8
6 Science 80 32 20 8
7 Social Sciences 80 32 20 8
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
PART ndash A
ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1 A student seeking admission to class VIII in an institution will be eligible for admission to
that class only if heshe a has been studying in an institution recognised by or affiliated to this Board or the
Directorate of School Education Nagaland or any other recognised Board Council in India or the Education department of the concerned state
b has passed at the qualifying or equivalent examination making himher eligible for admission to that class and
c produces document(s) (marksheet transfer certificate) in support of hisher having qualified the qualifying or equivalent examination
2 Migrating students to Class VIII shall not be eligible for admission unless they get the permission from this Board Permission shall be granted only after the Board is satisfied that the course of study undergone and examination qualified is equivalent to the corresponding class and course of this Board
3 Admission to a class in an institution shall be allowed only to such a student who a has completed a regular course of study in the immediate lower class b has qualified the qualifying or equivalent examination from an institution
registered with this Board or the Directorate of School Education Nagaland or under any recognised Board Council or the Education department of the concerned state
c was studying in that class or a class equivalent to the class in which admission is sought
d has been permitted by this Board
4 A student of Class VIII has to complete the regular course of study of the class to which heshe was admitted at the beginning of the academic session for the purpose promotion to the next higher class and subject to passing the annual Board examination
5 No student from an institution registered to the Board shall be eligible to take any of the Boards examination unless heshe has acquired the required percentage of attendance
6 No institution registered withaffiliated with the Board shall endeavour to present the candidates who are not on its roll nor will it present the candidates of its unregistered branchschools to any of the Boards examinations
PART ndash B SCHEME OF STUDIES
Subjects of study The scheme and subjects of study for Class VIII shall include the following subjects of
study A Compulsory subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences B Internally Assessed subjects
1 Life Skill Education 2 General Knowledge
PART ndash C
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS Nature of Examination A Class VIII final examination
(i) Class VIII (eight) examination shall be conducted at the end of the academic year and results shall be declared internally by recognized schoolscentre schools only in accordance with the criteria and syllabus prescribed by the Board in order to maintain a uniform standard in all registered schools Certificate of qualificationcompletion shall be issued by the Board
(ii) If a child fails in the annual Boardrsquos examination heshe shall be given additional instruction and granted opportunity for re-examination within a period of two months from the date of declaration of result
B Details of externally assessed subject marks and duration for Class VIII Examination is given below Slno Subject No of paper Marks
Duration 1 English One 80 3 hours 2 Grammar One 80 3 hours 3 Hindi One 80 3 hours 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies One paper each 80 3 hours 5 Mathematics One 80 3 hours 6 Science One 80 3 hours 7 Social Sciences One 80 3 hours The Board shall set the question papers for the following subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Mathematics 5 Science 6 Social Sciences The schools shall prepare the question based on the design and model question paper and conduct examination on the Nagaland Heritage Studies subject (English amp local dialect) The mark secured by the student shall be taken into account for result preparationdeclaration
C Internal Assessment (i) The marks allotted for internal assessment in the compulsory subjects shall be
assessed by the school throughout the year by Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
(ii) For the internally assessed subjects such as Life Skills Education and General Knowledge 100 of the syllabus shall be assessed through CCE by the schools These subjects shall be evaluated on a 5 (five) point absolute scale of grading The qualifying grade is D The marks in letter grades of these subjects shall have to be communicated by the schools to the Board
D Registration A student who is enrolled in class VIII under this Board shall register himselfherself with the Board
Students who are not registered with the Board will not be allowed to sit at the Boardrsquos examination
PART ndash D
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING TO THE NEXT HIGHER CLASS A Externally assessed subjects D grade or a higher grade in the following subjects
1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences
B Internally assessed subjects- i D grade or a higher grade in Life Skills Education ii D grade or a higher grade in General Knowledge
C Attendance- The required minimum percentage of attendance to sit for the final examination is 80
PART ndash E GRADING SYSTEM
In Class VIII Absolute grading on a 9 (nine) point scale for the externally assessed subjects and 5 (five) point scale for the internally assessed subjects shall be followed as given below 9 (nine) point scale of Absolute Grading
Mark Range Grade Terms of performance 91- 100 A1 Truly Outstanding 81 ndash 90 A2 Outstanding 71 ndash 80 B1 Excellent 61 ndash 70 B2 Very Good 51 ndash 60 C1 Good 41 ndash 50 C2 Above average
40 D Average 31 ndash 39 E1 Needs Improvement 30 and below E2 The minimum qualifying grade in the externally assessed subjects is D grade
5 (five) point scale of Absolute Grading Mark Range Grade Terms of performance
80 ndash 100 A Outstanding 60 ndash 79 B Excellent 50 ndash 59 C Very Good 40 ndash 49 D Good 39 and below E Needs Improvement The minimum qualifying grade in the internally assessed subjects is D grade
PART ndash F
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS FOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Sl No Subject External Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks Internal Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks
1 English 80 32 20 8
2 Grammar 80 32 20 8
3 Hindi 80 32 20 8
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 80 32 20 8
5 Mathematics 80 32 20 8
6 Science 80 32 20 8
7 Social Sciences 80 32 20 8
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
PART ndash C
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS Nature of Examination A Class VIII final examination
(i) Class VIII (eight) examination shall be conducted at the end of the academic year and results shall be declared internally by recognized schoolscentre schools only in accordance with the criteria and syllabus prescribed by the Board in order to maintain a uniform standard in all registered schools Certificate of qualificationcompletion shall be issued by the Board
(ii) If a child fails in the annual Boardrsquos examination heshe shall be given additional instruction and granted opportunity for re-examination within a period of two months from the date of declaration of result
B Details of externally assessed subject marks and duration for Class VIII Examination is given below Slno Subject No of paper Marks
Duration 1 English One 80 3 hours 2 Grammar One 80 3 hours 3 Hindi One 80 3 hours 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies One paper each 80 3 hours 5 Mathematics One 80 3 hours 6 Science One 80 3 hours 7 Social Sciences One 80 3 hours The Board shall set the question papers for the following subjects 1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Mathematics 5 Science 6 Social Sciences The schools shall prepare the question based on the design and model question paper and conduct examination on the Nagaland Heritage Studies subject (English amp local dialect) The mark secured by the student shall be taken into account for result preparationdeclaration
C Internal Assessment (i) The marks allotted for internal assessment in the compulsory subjects shall be
assessed by the school throughout the year by Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
(ii) For the internally assessed subjects such as Life Skills Education and General Knowledge 100 of the syllabus shall be assessed through CCE by the schools These subjects shall be evaluated on a 5 (five) point absolute scale of grading The qualifying grade is D The marks in letter grades of these subjects shall have to be communicated by the schools to the Board
D Registration A student who is enrolled in class VIII under this Board shall register himselfherself with the Board
Students who are not registered with the Board will not be allowed to sit at the Boardrsquos examination
PART ndash D
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING TO THE NEXT HIGHER CLASS A Externally assessed subjects D grade or a higher grade in the following subjects
1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences
B Internally assessed subjects- i D grade or a higher grade in Life Skills Education ii D grade or a higher grade in General Knowledge
C Attendance- The required minimum percentage of attendance to sit for the final examination is 80
PART ndash E GRADING SYSTEM
In Class VIII Absolute grading on a 9 (nine) point scale for the externally assessed subjects and 5 (five) point scale for the internally assessed subjects shall be followed as given below 9 (nine) point scale of Absolute Grading
Mark Range Grade Terms of performance 91- 100 A1 Truly Outstanding 81 ndash 90 A2 Outstanding 71 ndash 80 B1 Excellent 61 ndash 70 B2 Very Good 51 ndash 60 C1 Good 41 ndash 50 C2 Above average
40 D Average 31 ndash 39 E1 Needs Improvement 30 and below E2 The minimum qualifying grade in the externally assessed subjects is D grade
5 (five) point scale of Absolute Grading Mark Range Grade Terms of performance
80 ndash 100 A Outstanding 60 ndash 79 B Excellent 50 ndash 59 C Very Good 40 ndash 49 D Good 39 and below E Needs Improvement The minimum qualifying grade in the internally assessed subjects is D grade
PART ndash F
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS FOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Sl No Subject External Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks Internal Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks
1 English 80 32 20 8
2 Grammar 80 32 20 8
3 Hindi 80 32 20 8
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 80 32 20 8
5 Mathematics 80 32 20 8
6 Science 80 32 20 8
7 Social Sciences 80 32 20 8
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
PART ndash D
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING TO THE NEXT HIGHER CLASS A Externally assessed subjects D grade or a higher grade in the following subjects
1 English 2 Grammar 3 Hindi 4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 5 Mathematics 6 Science 7 Social Sciences
B Internally assessed subjects- i D grade or a higher grade in Life Skills Education ii D grade or a higher grade in General Knowledge
C Attendance- The required minimum percentage of attendance to sit for the final examination is 80
PART ndash E GRADING SYSTEM
In Class VIII Absolute grading on a 9 (nine) point scale for the externally assessed subjects and 5 (five) point scale for the internally assessed subjects shall be followed as given below 9 (nine) point scale of Absolute Grading
Mark Range Grade Terms of performance 91- 100 A1 Truly Outstanding 81 ndash 90 A2 Outstanding 71 ndash 80 B1 Excellent 61 ndash 70 B2 Very Good 51 ndash 60 C1 Good 41 ndash 50 C2 Above average
40 D Average 31 ndash 39 E1 Needs Improvement 30 and below E2 The minimum qualifying grade in the externally assessed subjects is D grade
5 (five) point scale of Absolute Grading Mark Range Grade Terms of performance
80 ndash 100 A Outstanding 60 ndash 79 B Excellent 50 ndash 59 C Very Good 40 ndash 49 D Good 39 and below E Needs Improvement The minimum qualifying grade in the internally assessed subjects is D grade
PART ndash F
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS FOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Sl No Subject External Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks Internal Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks
1 English 80 32 20 8
2 Grammar 80 32 20 8
3 Hindi 80 32 20 8
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 80 32 20 8
5 Mathematics 80 32 20 8
6 Science 80 32 20 8
7 Social Sciences 80 32 20 8
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
PART ndash F
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS FOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Sl No Subject External Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks Internal Marks
Minimum Qualifying
Marks
1 English 80 32 20 8
2 Grammar 80 32 20 8
3 Hindi 80 32 20 8
4 Nagaland Heritage Studies 80 32 20 8
5 Mathematics 80 32 20 8
6 Science 80 32 20 8
7 Social Sciences 80 32 20 8
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH Objectives
1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures ways of living
2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social
encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 PROSE 50 a The Best Christmas Present in the World
b The Tsunami
c Bepin Choudhuryrsquos Lapse of Memory
d A Visit to Cambridge
e The Great Stone Face ndashI
f The Great Stone Face ndashII
2 POETRY 30 a The Ant and the Cricket (adopted from Aesoprsquos fables)
b Macavity The Mystery Cat ndash TS Eliot
c The Last Bargain ndash Rabindranath Tagore
d The Duck and the Kangaroo ndash Edward Lear
e The School Boy ndash William Blake Total 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Listening and Speaking Assignment amp Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
Part lsquoArsquo External 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 and 2 Prose and Poetry
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Types of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
2
PROSE POETRY
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 MCQ SA1 SA 2 LA 1
5 7 4 3 5 4 3 1
5x1=5 7x2=14 4x4=16 3x5=15 5x1=5 4x2=8 3x4=12 1x5=5
50
30
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions
Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1
1 2 4 5
10 11 7 4
10 22 28 20
32 80 Weightage level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time
for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 Revision
- - 15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 8 minutes 12 minutes -
10 minutes 20 minutes 33 minutes 56 minutes 48 minutes 13 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Model Question Paper Section ndashA (Prose)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) When does Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharanrsquos in New Market to buy books
a every month b every Monday c twice on Monday d during holidays
ii) Where did the writer phone Stephen Hawking a from a phone booth b with his mobile
c from a friendrsquos house d From his own house iii) In the story lsquoThe Great Stone Facersquo the carriage was drawn by
a four horses b forty horses c fourteen horses d a horse
iv) In whose honour was the great banquet prepared a major b captain c surgeon d general
v) What kind of fulfilment was Ernest waiting for when he read the poems a prophecy b dream c destiny d desire
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 7x2=14 2 What were the warning signs that both Tilly and her mother saw 3 What do the people say about the elephants of Yala National Park 4 Why did Bepin Babu worry about what Parimal Ghose had said 5 lsquoI could feel his anguishrsquo What could be the anguish ( A Visit to Cambridge) 6 What endeared the scientist to the writer so that he said he was looking at one of the most
beautiful man in the world 7 What was the story attributed to the Stone Face 8 How was Ernest different from others in the valley Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 What was Conniersquos Christmas present Why is it the best Christmas present in the world 10 When he felt the earthquake do you think Ignesious was immediately worried about
tsunami Give reasons for your answer 11 ldquoThey should concentrate on what they are good at I think things like the disabled
Olympics are a waste of timerdquo a Who said these words (1)
b Who is the listener (1) c Why do you think the listener agrees with the statement (2) 12 What made the writer proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 3x5=15 13 Mention the various ways in which the British and German soldiers become friends and
find things in common at Christmas 14 Why did Bepin Bapu change his mind about meeting Chunilal What was the result of this
meeting (3+2=5)
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
15 ldquoIf an old prophecy should come to pass we may see a man sometime with exactly such a
face as thatrdquo a Who said this and to whom (1) b Do people believe in the old prophecy (1) c What is the prophecy as narrated by the speaker (3) Section ndashB (Poetry) 16 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 5x1=5 i) What does lsquothe king sword in handrsquo suggest
a wealth b power c more power than wealth d weapon
ii) Where does the duck sit with boredom a In a nasty pond b In a muddy river
c On the breezy sand d In a flowing stream iii) How many pairs of worsted socks did the duck on the rock buy
a two pairs b three pairs c four pairs d fourteen pairs
iv) What does lsquoa cruel eye outwornrsquo in lsquoThe School Boyrsquo refer to a the classroom which is shabbynoisy b the lessons which are difficultuninteresting c the dulluninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play d the classroom where it was funmerry
v) lsquoNor sit in learningrsquos bower worn throrsquo with the dreary showerrsquo Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above
a Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining b Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining c Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain d Where the class was decorated with pictures and charts
Answer the following questions in about 15-20 words 4x2=8 17 The cricket says ldquoOh What will become of merdquo When does he say it and why 18 Is Macavity really a cat If not who can Macavity be 19 Find four wordsphrases from the poem ldquoThe School Boyrdquo that reflects the childrsquos
happiness and joy 20 The mood of the school boy changes Which wordsphrases reflect the changed mood Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 3x4=12 21 The ant tells the cricket to lsquodance the winter awayrsquo Do you think the word lsquodancersquo is
appropriate here If so why 22 In the poem lsquoMacavity The Mystery Catrsquo you find that the poet is fond of cats But why
does he call Macavity a fiend and monster 23 Do you find the poem lsquoThe Duck and the Kangaroorsquo humorous Points out the lines that
you think are humorous Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 5x1=5 24 ldquoHe held my hand and said I will hire you with my powerrsquorsquo But his powers counted for naught and he went away in his chariotrsquorsquo (a) Who is the speaker here (1)
(b) Who held his hand (1)
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
(c) Why did he refuse the power (3)
CLASS VIII GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
Objectives 1 To understand enjoy and appreciate a wide range of texts representing different cultures
ways of living 2 To be able to articulate individual personal responses effectively 3 To use language and vocabulary appropriately in different contexts and social encounters 4 To be able to organize and structure thoughts in writingspeech 5 To understand literary writings and facilitate critical thinking 6 To enable learners to narrate simple experiences describe objects people and report
events 7 To develop skill and proficiency in English to read write and study other areas of
knowledge written in English
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 GRAMMAR 40
a Appropriate Prepositions after Verbs
b Appropriate Prepositions after Nouns
c Appropriate Prepositions after Adjectives and Participles
d The Phrase and the Clause
e Sentences- Simple Compound and Complex
f Noun Clauses
g Adjective Clauses
h Adverb Clauses
i Active and Passive Voice
j Tenses
2 COMPOSITION 40
a Comprehension 5+5= 10
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
b Notices and Messages 5
c Posters and Post cards 5
d Letter Writing 10
e Essay Writing 10
TOTAL 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks Internal Assessment Assignments Projects Formal testing
10 10
TOTAL 20 GRAND TOTAL 100
NB Refer to English Book 8 for question items on Composition Section Part lsquoArsquo External 80 Marks 180 periods Unit 1 Grammar 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess grammar items for 40 marks There can be questions from each chapter in this section which test grammar items based on the topics in the syllabus Unit 2 Composition 40 marks 90 periods This section will assess 2 (two) unseen passages that will test the Reading Comprehension for 5 marks each Notices and Messages for 5 marks Posters and Post cards for 5 marks Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay writing for 10 marks
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Types of
questions No of
questions Marks Total
Marks 1Grammar 2Composition
MCQ Grammatical forms Grammar in context Grammar in context Unseen passages Notices and Messages Posters and Postcards Letter Writing Essay Writing
MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 VSA LA 1 LA 1 LA 2 LA 2
10 10 5 2
10 1 1 1 1
10x1=10 10x1=10 5x2=10 2x5=10 10x1=10 1x5=5 1x5=5 1x10=10 1x10=10
10 10 10 10
10 5 5 10 10
Total questions 41 Total marks 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 25 20
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
2 3
Average Difficult
60 15
48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length
of answer Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ VSA SA 1 LA 1 LA 2 Revision
- - 1-10 words 10-15 words 50-60 words 100-150 words -
- 1 minute 1 minute 3 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes -
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 48 minutes 60 minutes 17 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper SECTION A (GRAMMAR)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternative given 10 x 1 = 10 (a) They _________ the car and drove off
(i) get into (ii) got into (iii) get in (iv) get off (b) I am dying _______ a cup of tea
(i) for (ii) at (iii) from (iv) of (c) She is fond ________ music
(i) about (ii) of (iii) to (iv) for (d) He is angry ________ his son because he lost his pen
(i) about (ii) in (iii) with (iv) of (e) The sun rises __________east
(i) in the (ii) by the (iii) of the (iv) on the (f) Pay attention to __________ I say
(i) what (ii) who (iii) whom (iv) why (g) Tell me the school ________ she goes
(i) which (ii) where (iii) when (iv) what (h) God helps those __________ help themselves
(i) who (ii) whom (iii) that (iv) which (i) I reached the station ________ the train had left
(i) since (ii) where (iii) after (iv) while (j) _________ it rains we shall stay at home
(i) Whether (ii) If (iii) After (iv) By 2 Rewrite the sentence as directed 10 x 1 = 10
(a) There is competition _______ the two boys (Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition) (b) One house is close _________ the railway station (Use the appropriate preposition in the blank) (c) Mary is sitting on the bench (Underline the phrase)
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
(d) The boy broke his leg (State whether the sentence is simple compound or complex
sentence) (e) I want to know _________ (Fill in the blank with Noun clause) (f) How the prisoner escaped is a mystery (Underline the Noun clause) (g) This is the girl whose father is a doctor (Underline the Adjective clause) (h) The moment which is lost is ________ (Fill in the blank with Adjective clause) (i) We do exercise so that we may become strong (Identify what kind of Adverb clause the underlined sentence is) (j) Make hay _____________ (Fill in the blank with Adverb clause)
3 Correct the error in the given sentence with the correct preposition 2x1=2 At the middle of the square there is a clock tower In the top of the tower there is a clock face
4 Underline the preposition in the sentences given below 2x1=2 (a) Children depend on their parents for food and clothing (b) Many poets have compared death with sleep
5 Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition 2 x1=2 (a) Roads are not free ________ traffic even at night (b) Why are you interested _______ reading about inventors
6 Underline the sentences as directed in the brackets 2x1=2 (a) We cannot start while it is raining (Underline the Clause) (b) They rested at sunset (Underline the Phrase)
7 State whether the given sentences are Simple Compound or Complex sentences2x1=2 (a) The policeman broke down the door (b) I went to the shop and then to the post office
8 Change the voice as directed in the brackets 5 x1=5 (a) The bird is singing a song (change into Passive Voice) (b) Are your parents obeyed by you (change into Active Voice) (c) He has been writing a letter (change into passive voice) (d) The painter had painted the wall (change into Passive Voice) (e) Flower are plucked by the gardener (change into Active Voice)
9 Use the appropriate present form of the verb in the brackets to complete the passage 5x1= 5
Autumn ___ (set in) It may be known as the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but it ____ (be) actually cold and wet and I can imagine you ___ (read) this ____ (sit) on the bus or the underground subway or on your sofa at home ____ (dread) the cold dark weeks ahead
SECTION B (COMPOSITION) 10 Read the passage and answer the questions given below
Children should be educated without pressure then should enter into adulthood free from damaging effects of tradition and fear Free expression of thought should be given to the children A child once asked Krishnamurthy ldquoIs it your hobby to give lecture Donrsquot you get tired of talking Why are you doing itrdquo Krishnamurthy replied ldquoIrsquom glad you asked that question you know if you love something you never get tired of it I mean love in which there is no desire of wanting something out of it Money reward sense of importance But there is weariness and it has no meaning because it is only self-fulfillment but if there is love in your heart it is like a fountain always giving fresh thoughtsrdquo
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Answer the following questions (a) How should children be educated (1) (b) What type of expression should be given to children (1) (c) What did Krishnamurthy reply to the boy (1) (d) What do you get by talking (1) (e) What is love in our heart compared to (1)
11 Read the poem and answer the questions that follow Sympathy
I lay in sorrow in deep distress My grief a proud man heard His looks were cold he gave me gold but not a kindly word My sorrow passed ndash I paid him back the gold He gave to me then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his charity I lay in want and grief and pain A poor man passed my way He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far is heavenly sympathy Answer the following questions (a) How did the proud man help the poet when he was in distress (1) (b) How did the poor man take care of the poet (1) (c) What did the proud man not give to the poet (1) (d) Was the poet able to pay back the gold to the proud man (1) (e) What did the poet realize in the end (1)
12 You are the school captain Write a notice in about 60 words informing the students about the coming sports week Give details about time venue and date (5)
13 Make a poster on the topic lsquoDeforestationrsquo (5) 14 Write a letter to your friend describing about your school (10)
15 Write an essay on any one of the given topics (10) (a) My favourite animal (b) A visit to a zoo (c) My most memorable journey
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
CLASS - VIII HINDI
OBJECTIVES Matri Bhasha ko sunane our padhane ke sath-sath bothan ke kshamta our yogyata ka vikas
karana Moukhik our lekhan abityati ko vikasit karna Sambado se gyan our manoranjan ke kshetra me atmnirbhar karna Bhasha ke sudh our prabhavsali prayog karne ke kshamta ko vikshit karna Apni Matri Bhasha tatha uski sanrachana ke sahi rup se samjh kar uska vishlesan kar sake Shabd gyan ka vridhi karna jisase unka sahi rup se prayog kar sake Matri Bhasha ke prati pathan-pathan ke liye protsahit karna Kalatmak moulik kalpnik our rachanatmak prabriti ko vikashit karna Matri Bhasha tathu uske sahitya ke adhyan ke dwara bhawnao our sadbhaw ka parimarjan
our vikash karna Matri Bhasha uski sahitya samagri our sanskriti ke prati ruchi jagrit karna
PART- A EXTERNAL UNITS MARKS SECTION A ndash LITERATURE 50 1 PROSE 35
2 POETRY 15 SECTION B ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 1 GRAMMAR 18 2 TRANSLATION 6 3 LETTER WRITING 6
80 PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Total 100 PART - A EXTERNAL 1 PAPER 3 Hours 80 Marks180 Periods SECTION D ndash LITERATURE
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Prose 35 Marks120 Periods 1 Papa ne do nibandh likhe 2 Bahane ki bimari 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 4 Raajbhasha hindi 5 Football ke khilari 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 7 Namak 8 Panch parmeshvar
Poetry 15 Marks20 Periods 1 Hum sab suman ek upavan ke 2 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko
SECTION C ndash GRAMMAR amp WRITING 30 Marks40 Periods 1 Grammar 2 Translation 3 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan)
PART ndash B INTERNAL 20 Marks20 Periods 1 Conversation skills 10 2 Assignments 5 3 Formal testing 5
NB It is expected that students are assessed on continuous and comprehensive basis on the given topics The role of the teachers assume a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions SECTION DETAILS OF
TOPICSSECTIONS TYPES OF QUESTIONS
NOOF QUESTIONS
MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Prose
VSA SA I SA II
15 4 4
15x1=15 4x2=8 4x3=12
35
SECTION Andash READING
Poetry
VSA SA I
5 5
5x1=5 5x2=10
15
SECTION Cndash GRAMMAR
Grammar Translation Letter Writing
VSA VSA LA I
18 6 1
18x1=18 6x1=6 1x6=6
30
Slno Forms of Questions Marks for each
question No of Questions
Total marks
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
1 2 3 4
Very Short Answer (VSA) Short Answer (SA I) Short Answer (SA II) Long Answer (LA I)
1 2 3 6
44 9 4 1
44 18 12 6
Total 58 80 2 Weightage level of questions Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
35 35 30
28 28 24
3 Expected time for writing answer Slno Forms of questions Expected
length Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5
VSA SA I SA II LA I Reading of question paper and Revision
1-10 words 20-25 words 30-35 words 60-90 words -
2 minutes 4 minutes 6 minutes 17 minutes -
88 minutes 36 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 15 minutes
Total time 180 minutes Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in i 1 (one) question of 6 marks
Blue print of question paper
Type of Questions Chapter No Name of the chapter VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total Qs
Total marks
1
SECTION ndash A (Prose) Papa ne do nibandh likhe
1(2)
1
2
2 Bahane ki bimari 1(3) 1 3 3 Van sampada evam sanrakshan 5(1) 1(2) 6 7 4 Raajbhasha hindi 2(1) 1(2) 3 4 5 Football ke khilari 5(1) 1(3) 6 8 6 Karat-karat abhyas ke 1(2) 1 2
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
7 Namak 3(1) 1(3) 4 6 8 Panch parmeshvar 1(3) 1 3
9 (Poetry) Hum sab suman ek upavan ke
1(1)
2(2)
3
5
10 Pushpa ki abhilasha 3(1) 1(2) 4 5 11 Nar ho na niraash karo man ko 1(1) 2(2) 3 5
12
SECTION ndash B (Grammar ampWriting) Grammar
18(1)
18
18 13 Translation 6(1) 6 6 14 Letter writing (Patra Lekhan) 1(6) 1 6
44(1) 9(2) 4(3) 1(6) 58 80
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice or general choice questions
MODEL QUESTION PAPER Total marks 80 Time 3 Hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
SECTION ndash A (LITERATURE) (PROSE)
1 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20 ndash 25 शबदो म लिखिए 4x2=8
(क) आविको और पापा क चहर लाल कयो हो गय थ
(ख) गरजी का आशरम कहा था
(ग) वन-सरकषण हत हम वन-महोतसव कब मनात ह
(घ) भारत कब सवततर हआ
2 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 30ndash35 शबदो म लिखिए 4x3=12
(क) बीमारी का बहाना बनान पर लखक को कया-कया नकसान सहना पड़ा
(ख) भारत म खल जान वाल खलो क नाम लिखिए (ग) नमक किस किस परकार स परापत होता ह
(घ) जब जममन सरपच क पद पर बठा तो मन ही मन कया सोचन लगा
3 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
(क) पड़ पौध परयावरण क zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnj zwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjzwnjhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip अग ह (ख) भाषा एक वयवसथा ह (ग) भारत एक दश ह (घ ) फटबॉल का खल सभी खलो म खल ह (ङ) खल मनोरजन का साधन ही नही वरन helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip को भी सवसथ रखता ह
4 कोषठक म स सही शबद चनकर वाकय बनाइए 5x1=5
(क) वन सपदा का अतयावशयक ह (विनाशसरकषण)
(ख) पराकति म पश पकषियो पड़ पौधो आदि का परसपर घनिषट होता ह (सबधविरोध)
(ग) अलग क पास खत जोतन क लिए की एक जोडी थी (गायोबलो) (घ) तली जानता था कि जममन अलग का ह (दशमनमितर)
(ङ) बल बहत हो गया और एक ही महीन क अदर मर गया (कमजोरमोटा)
5 खणड lsquoअrsquo क अशो को खणड lsquoबrsquo स मिलाइए 5x1=5
lsquoअrsquo lsquoबrsquo
) सवचछ वातावरण क निरमाण म परथम नागा ईसाई परचारक
) वन स हम परचर मातरा म मोकोकचग जिला ) नागालड कॉटन कॉलज ) रवरड सबोगवाती आकसीजन मिलती ह ) गवाहाटी वन की अहम भमिका होती ह
(POETRY) 6 निमनलिखित परशनो क उततर 20ndash25 शबदो म लिखिए 5x2=10
(क) lsquoहम सब समन एक उपवन कrsquo स कवि का कया तातपरय ह
(ख) फलो की सगध किन-किन क लिए होती ह
(ग) पषप किस पथ पर डाल जान की इचछा वयकत करता ह
(घ) कवि क अनसार हम अपन आपको कसा समझना चाहिए
(ङ) हम किसका जञान होना चाहिए
7 रिकत सथानो की परति कीजिए 5x1=5
(क) एक हमारी सबकी जिसकी मिटटी म हम
(ख) चाह नही म क गहनो म जाऊ
(ग) चाह नही म
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
बिध पयारी को
(घ) चाह नही क शव
पर ह हरि जाऊ
(ङ) निज गौरव का कछ रह यह धयान रह
SECTION ndash B (Grammar amp Writing) 8 निमन शबदो स उपसरग अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) अनचर (ख) सजल
9 निमन शबदो स परतयय अलग करक लिखिए 2x1=2
(क) लघता (ख) भौगोलिक
10 निमन शबदो क विलोम शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) गाव (ख) अगली (ग) सवाल (घ) ठडा
11 निमन शबदो क परयायवाची शबद लिखिए 4x1=4
(क) साल (ख) बालक (ग) विशाल (घ) नमक
12 निच लिख शबदो का वाकय म परयोग कीजिए 4x1=4
(क) परिवार (ख) विदयारथी (ग) परतिदिन (घ) परिकषमी
13 उदाहरण क अनसार लिग बदलकर लिखिए 2x1=2
उदाo ndash किसी गाव म एक लड़का रहता था किसी गाव म एक लड़की रहती थी
(क) पचायत बठा तो लड़को न जममन को ही सरपच चना (ख) मालकिन जममन क घर जा रही रही थी
14 निच दिए गए शबदो का अगरजी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) सामाजिक (ख) गणततर (ग) दिलचसप
15 दिए गए शबदो का हिनदी म अनवाद कीजिए 3x1=3
(क) CHANCE (ख) GREETING (ग) HUGE
16 a पीo एचo ई आधिकारी को जल आपरति करान हत एक आवदन पतर लिखिए 1x6=6
lsquoअथवाrsquo
b अपन मितर को जनम-दिन पर बलान हत एक निमतरण पतर लिखिए
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
CLASS VIII NAGALAND HERITAGE STUDIES
Objectives 1 To equip learners with the ability to read and write with understanding 2 To enable the students to be autonomous learners 3 To empower learners to be able to negotiate all communicative encounters with
tolerance and dignity 4 To enhance the degree of bilingualism and metalinguistic awareness that children have 5 To employ effortless expression in communicative skills 6 To develop the ability to write coherently with control on grammar vocabulary content
punctuation and organize thoughts systematically 7 To develop imagination and creativity 8 To sensitize students with the culture traditions and heritage of the Nagas
Unit-wise Weight-age Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 Hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
1 LITERATURE PROSE a The Naga society b The Brothers- Spirit Tiger and Man c The Battle of Kohima d A Mission into Naga Hills e The Kings Drum f Our Cuisine
40
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
g Respect Courtesy and Honour h The contributions of AZ Phizo POETRY a To the Leader ndashAyangti Longkumer b Kindness ndash Agnes Krocha Tepa
2 VOCABULARY 3 COMPOSITION
a Story Writing b Biography Writing c Narration d Paragraph Writing
10
14 16
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Internal Assessment Project on Folk tale Naga Dish Formal testing
10 10
Total 20 Grand Total 100 Part lsquoArsquo EXTERNAL 80 marks 180 periods Unit 1 Literature 40 marks 90 periods Questions will test comprehension at different levels literal inferential and evaluative
Unit 2 Vocabulary 14 marks 35 periods Vocabulary exercise such as synonyms and antonyms and sentence making can be asked for 14 marks
Unit 3 Composition 16 marks 55 periods 2(two) Composition questions can be asked with internal choice for 8 marks each which will test creativity use of language vocabulary and organization
Part lsquoBrsquo INTERNAL 20 marks 20 periods 1 Project on Folk tale Naga Dish 10
2 Formal testing 10
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER Weight-age to different forms of questions Unit Details of topics Forms of
questions No of questions
Marks Total Marks
1
Literature- Prose
MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1
8 5 3 2
8x1=8 5x2=10 3x4=12 2x5=10
40
Literature- Poetry MCQ SA 1 SA 2
2 2 1
2x1=2 2x2=4 1x4=4
10
2 Vocabulary SA2 LA1
1 2
1x4=4 2x5=10
14
3 Composition LA 2 2 2x8=16 16
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Total 28 80 Sl No Forms of
questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total Marks
1 2 3 4
MCQ SA 1 SA2 LA 1 LA 2
1 2 4 5 8
10 7 5 4 2
10 14 20 20 16
28 80 Weight-age level of questions Sl No Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy
Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80 The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time for
each question Total expected
time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reading MCQ SA 1 SA 2 LA 1 LA2 Revision
- -
15-20 words 30-40 words 40-50 words
100-150 words -
- 2 minutes 3 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
-
10 minutes 20 minutes 21 minutes 35 minutes 40minutes 40 minutes 14 minutes
180 minutes
Model Question Paper Section ndashI (Literature)
1 Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given 10x1=10
a) Where did the Nagas come from i South ndashWestern region of Asia ii South ndashEastern region of Asia iii North ndashEastern region of Asia iv North ndashWestern region of Asia
b) The word lsquonakarsquo in Myanmarese stands for i Warrior ii Pierced ears
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
iii Bravery iv Cultural variation
c) Who were the three brothers i The tiger the spirit the lion ii The spirit the tiger the man iii The spirit the fox and the lion iv The man the spirit and the monkey
d) What was the code name used by the Japanese to invade India i Blue-hill operation ii U-go iii We-go iv Ridge operation
e) Which of the following things were dropped from the tree by the greedy monkey to the fox on the ground i Leaf-lets ii A bunch of banana iiiA banana peel iv A tree branch
f) What is the common method of cooking practised by the Nagas i Fried method ii Steamed method iii Boiled method iv Roasting method
g) What does the word lsquocourtesyrsquo mean i Pride ii Polite behaviour iii Honour iv Simple character
h) AZ Phizo was born on i 15 May 1904 ii 16 May 1904 iii16 May 1940 iv 17 May 1941
i) What were the two words that indicated that the poet was on a journey in the poem lsquoKindnessrsquo i Station and distance ii Long and short iii Rest and peace ivHard and easy
j) According to the poet lsquogenuine kindnessrsquo refers to i Unkind to others ii Little act of kindness iiiAn eagerness to help iv Try to help others
Answer the following questions in about 10-15 words 7x2=14 2 Name some places where Nagas are found
3 Who were engaged in the Battle of Kohima 4 Give any one reason why the Japanese had an ambition for attacking Kohima 5 Write any two methods of preserving food by the Nagas 6 How does the poet of common people want the leader to behave after he became a leader
7 Why is smoked meat considered unhealthy 8 How do you regain a bit of paradise according to the poet
Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 4x4=16 9 How did Spirit play a trick on Tiger to help Man win the race (The Brothers)
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
10 What did the fox instruct the monkey to get the bananas (The Kingrsquos Drum) 11 Give any two examples to show that Nagas respect their elders (Respect Courtesy) 12 What do you think the common people or the poet advice the Leader (To the Leader)
Answer the following questions in about 40-50 words 2x5=10 13 ldquo Preparation were going on for the Baptism at the village pondrdquo (A Mission to the Naga
Hills) a Who is the narrator in this story (1) b Where was he standing at this point of time (1) c What did he see within and beyond the village (3)
14 ldquoThe fact that he helped the Japanese had nothing to do with the pro-Japanese or anti-British sentiment For Phizo whether it was the British or the Japanese he considered both as foreign powersrdquo (The Contribution of A Z Phizo)
a How did Phizo start to help the Japanese (3) b What was his sole aim (1) c What happened to Phizo for his involvement with the Japanese army (1)
Section ndashII (Vocabulary) 15 Answer the following as directed 4x1=4 a Migrate( Give the synonym of the word) b Honour (Give the antonym of the word) c Loyalty (Give the prefix of the word) d Preserve (Give the synonym of the word) 16 Make sentences with the following words 5x1=5 (i) Venturesome (ii) Respect (iii) Division (iv) Resistance (v) Excitement 17 Give the meaning of the following words 5x1=5 (i) Covenant (ii) Reputation (iii) Exotic (iv) Casualty (v) Keen
Section ndashIII (Writing) 18 Write any Naga Folk Tale you know in about 150 words Or 8 Write the biography of your favourite person 19 Narrate a story about how you spent your childhood days in your village
Or 8 Write a paragraph on ldquoThe importance of educationrdquo
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
CLASS-VIII MATHEMATICS
Objectives The syllabus emphasizes the need to look at the upper primary stage as the stage of
transition towards greater abstraction where the child will move from using concrete materials and experiences to deal with abstract notions
The syllabus aims to help the learner realize that mathematics as a discipline relates to our experiences and is used in daily life and also has an abstract basis
The emphasis in the syllabus is not on teaching how to use known appropriate algorithms but on helping the child develop an understanding of mathematics and appreciate the need for and develop different strategies for solving and posing problems
It provides an opportunity for the child to understand the language of mathematics and the structure of logic underlying a problem or a description
It aims to de-emphasize algorithms and remembering of facts and emphasizes the ability to follow logical steps develop and understand arguments
Part lsquoArsquo External Periods 180 Time 3 hours Marks 80
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Part lsquoBrsquo Internal Marks 20 Sl No Areas of assessment Marks
1 Practical workProject workActivities a) Evaluation of activities ndash 10 marks b) Recording of activities ndash 5 marks
15
2 Formal testing 5 Total 20
Part lsquoArsquo External Unit I Number System 17 Marks 44 Periods
1 Rational Numbers 8 Periods Properties of rational numbers (including identities) Using general form of expression
to describe properties Consolidation of operations on rational numbers Representation of rational numbers on the number line
Unit No
Name of the Unit
Name of the Chapters
Approx Periods
Total Periods
Total marks
1 Rational Numbers 8 2 Exponents 12 3 Squares and Square Roots 13 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 9
I Number System
5 Playing with Numbers 2
44
17
6 Application of Percentage 15 7 Compound Interest 8 8 Variations 11
II Commercial Mathematics
9 Time and Work 4
38
14
10 Algebraic Expressions 17 11 Factorisation of Algebraic
Expressions 10
12 Linear Equations 10
III Algebra
13 Introduction to Graphs 7
44
16
14 Quadrilaterals 13 15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3
IV Geometry
16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4
20
14
17 Area 9 V Mensuration 18 Volume and Surface Area 15
24 11
19 Bar Graph 6 VI Statistics 20 Pie Chart 4
10 8
Grand Total 180 80
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Between any two rational numbers there lies another rational number (Making children
see that if we take two rational numbers then unlike for whole numbers in this case you can keep finding more and more numbers that lie between them)
Word problem (higher logic two operations including ideas like area)
2 Powers 12 Periods Integers as exponents Laws of exponents with integral powers
3 Squares and Square roots 13 Periods Square and Square roots Square roots using factor method and division method for numbers containing (a) no
more than total 4 digits and (b) no more than 2 decimal places Estimating square roots
4 Cubes and Cube roots 9 Periods Cubes and cube roots Estimating cube roots Learning the process of moving nearer to the required number
5 Playing with Numbers 2 Periods Writing and understanding a 2 and 3 digit number in generalized form (100a + 10b + c
where a b c can be only digit 0-9) and engaging with various puzzles concerning this (Like finding the missing numerals represented by alphabets in sums involving any of the four operations) To solve and create problems and puzzles
Number puzzles and games Deducing the divisibility test rules of 2 3 5 9 10 for a two or three-digit number
expressed in the general form
Unit II Commercial Mathematics 14 Marks 38 Periods 6 Application of Percentage 15 Periods
Slightly advanced problems involving applications on percentages profit amp loss overhead expenses discount tax
7 Compound Interest 8 Periods Difference between simple and compound interest (compounded yearly up to 3 years or
half-yearly up to 3 steps only) Arriving at the formula for compound interest through patterns and using it for simple problems
8 Variations 11 Periods Direct variation ndash simple and direct word problems Inverse variation ndash simple and direct word problems
9 Time and Work 4 Periods Time amp work problems ndash simple and direct word problems
Unit III Algebra 16 Marks 44 Periods 10 Algebraic Expressions 17 Periods
Multiplication and divison of algebraic expressions (coefficient should be integers) Some common errors ( eg 2 + x ne 2x 7x + y ne 7xy)
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions 10 Periods Identities Factorisation (simple cases only) of the following types
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
12 Linear Equations 10 Periods
Solving linear equations in one variable in contextual problems involving multiplication and division (word problems)(avoid complex coefficient in the equations)
13 Introduction to Graphs 7 Periods Axes (same units) Cartesian plane Plotting points for different kind of situations (perimeter versus length for squares area
as a function of side of a square plotting of multiples of different numbers simple interest versus number of years etc)
Reading off from the graphs a) Reading of linear graphs b)Reading of distance versus time graph
Unit IV Geometry 14 Marks 20 Periods 14 Quadrilaterals 13 Periods Properties of quadrilaterals ndash Sum of angles of a quadrilateral is equal to 360 (by
verification) Properties of parallelogram (by verification)
(i) Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal (ii) Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal (iii) Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (iv) Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other (v) Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (vi) Diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other at right angles
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 3 Periods Identify and match pictures with objects [more complicated eg nested joint 2-D and 3-D
shapes (not more than 2)] Drawing 2-D representation of 3-D objects (continued and extended) Counting vertices edges amp faces amp verifying Eulerrsquos relation for 3-D figures with flat faces
(cubes cuboids tetrahedrons prisms and pyramids) 16 Construction of Quadrilaterals 4 Periods
Construction of Quadrilaterals Given four sides and one diagonal Three sides and two diagonals Three sides and two included angles Two adjacent sides and three angles
Unit V Mensuration 11 Marks 24 Periods 17 Area 9 Periods Area of a trapezium and a polygon Surface area of a cube cuboid cylinder
18 Volume and Surface Area 15 Periods Concept of volume measurement of volume using a basic unit volume of a cube cuboid
and cylinder
Volume and capacity (measurement of capacity)
Unit VI Statistics 8 Marks 10 Periods 19 Bar Graph 6 Periods Reading bar-graphs ungrouped data arranging it into groups representation of grouped
data through bar-graphs constructing and interpreting bar-graphs
20 Pie Chart 4 Periods
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Simple pie charts with reasonable data numbers
21 Data handling (only activities to be conducted as a part of practical workproject
work) Consolidating and generalizing the notion of chance in events like tossing coins dice etc
Relating it to chance in life events Visual representation of frequency outcomes of repeated throws of the same kind of coins or dice
Throwing a large number of identical dicecoins together and aggregating the result of the throws to get large number of individual events Observing the aggregating numbers over a large number of repeated events Comparing with the data for a coin Observing strings of throws notion of randomness
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions Section QNos Type Marks per
Q No of Qrsquos Total mark
A 1 MCQ 1 10 10 B 2 to 9 SA I 2 8 16 C 10 to 19 SA II 3 10 30 D 20 to 25 LA 4 6 24
Total 34 80 Scheme of options
1 The question paper is designed for 80 marks and for 3 hours 2 There are 4 (four) sections
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
3 All questions are compulsory 4 There is internal choice in 50 of both Section C (any 5 questions) and Section D (any
3 questions) The options for the internal choice are to be set from the same unit with the same difficulty level
5 The question setter has the liberty to modify textual questions (variables numbers etc) but set questions within the purview of the syllabus
Level-wise allocation of questions Sl No Estimated difficulty level Percentage Marks
1 Easy 35 28 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 15 12
Estimated time allocation
Section
No of Qrsquos
Expected Time per Q (minutes)
Total expected time
Reading the Question paper - - 5 minutes A 10 2 minutes 20 minutes B 8 4 minutes 32 minutes C 10 6 minutes 60 minutes D 6 9 minutes 54 minutes
Revision - - 9 minutes Total 34 180 minutes
Blue print of the model question paper Form of questions Unit No Name of the chapters
MCQ SA-I SA-II LA Total Qs
Total marks
Unit I 1
Number System Rational Numbers
1(1)
1(2)
2
3
2 Exponents 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 3 Squares and Square Roots 1(1) 1(3) 2 4 4 Cubes and Cube Roots 1(3) 1 3 5 Playing with Numbers 1(2) 1 2
Unit II 6
Commercial Mathematics Application of Percentage
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
7 Compound Interest 1(3) 1 3 8 Variations 1(1) 1(2) 2 3
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
9 Time and Work 1(3) 1 3
Unit III 10
Algebra Algebraic Expressions
1(1)
1(2)
1(3)
3
6
11 Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions
1(3) 1 3
12 Linear Equations 1(3) 1 3 13 Introduction to Graphs 1(4) 1 4
Unit IV 14
Geometry Quadrilaterals
2(1)
1(3)
1(4)
4
9
15 Representing 3-D in 2-D 1(2) 1 2 16 Construction of
Quadrilaterals 1(3) 1 3
Unit V 17
Mensuration Area
1(1)
1(4)
2
5
18 Volume and Surface Area 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 Unit VI
19 Statistics Bar Graph
1(4)
1
4
20 Pie Chart 1(4) 1 4 Total 10 8 10 6 34 80
Note (i) The number within bracket () indicates the marks per question (ii) The number outside the bracket () indicates the number of questions (iii) indicates internal choice questions
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General Instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the
answers ii) The question paper consists of 22 questions iii) All questions are compulsory iv) Internal choice has been provided in some questions v) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
Section - A
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) How many rational numbers are there between 0 an 4 1 (i) only one (ii) only two (iii) only three (iv) an infinite number
(b) is equal to 1
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(c) Which of the following is a perfect square 1 (i) 100 (ii) 200 (iii) 300 (iv) 500
(d) An umbrella marked at `200 is sold for `180 The rate of discount is 1 (i) 5 (ii) 10 (iii) 15 (iv) 20
(e) Which of the following is a case of inverse variation 1
(i) x = 4 + y (ii) xy = 4 (iii) x 4 = y (iv) x + y = 4
(f) On simplification equals 1 (i) 0 (ii) 2a2 (iii) 2b2 (iv) 2b2
(g) The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is 1 (i) 90 (ii) 180 (iii) 270 (iv) 360 (h) ABCD is a parallelogram If mA = 75 then mC is equal to 1
(i) 15 (ii) 75 (iii) 105 (iv) 285
(i) The area of an equilateral triangle of side 10 cm is 1 (i) 100 cm2 (ii) 50 cm2 (iii) 25 cm2 (iv) 10 cm2
(j) The total surface area of a cube of side 1 dm is 1 (i) 1 dm3 (ii) 4 dm (iii) 4 dm2 (iv) 6 dm2
Section - B
2 Simplify 2
3 Express in exponential notation 2
4 Determine m if 2 5 Fill in the empty cells to make the following a magic square 2
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
104
2 6
6 A boat covers 12 km in 2 hours What distance will it cover in 5 hours 2
7 Find the product of (2a 3b) (4a + 3b) using horizontal method 2
8 Find the number of faces and total number of edges of a regular tetrahedron 2
9 The volume of a cuboid is 1440 cm3 The area of its base is 180 cm2 Find its height 2
Section - C
10 a Find the smallest number by which 2925 must be multiplied to get a perfect square Also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained
Or 3 b Find the least number which when subtracted from 4265 gives a perfect
square Also find the square root of the perfect square 11 Find the cube root of 0003375 3 12 Find the amount of ` 4000 for 18 months at the rate of 8 the interest being
compounded half yearly 3
13 A and B can together complete a work in 8 days If A alone can do it in 12 days how long would B alone take to do it 3
14 Divide 14x2 53x + 45 by 7x 9 3 15 a Factorise 3p2 + 18p + 27 using identity
Or 3
b Factorise 7x2 3xy 4y2 by splitting the middle term
16 a Solve
Or 3 b Find three consecutive even numbers whose sum is 252
17 a The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 5 79 Find the measures of the four angles
Or 3
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
b The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a parallelogram is 3 5 and its
perimeter is 48 cm Find the lengths of its four sides 18 Construct a quadrilateral ABCD with the following data 3
AB = 45 cm BC = 5 cm CD = 4 cm AD = 45 cm and mD = 90 19 a A triangle ABC is cut off from square sheet of metal as shown in the
adjoining figure Find the area of the remaining sheet
50m
50m
A B
C
Or 3
b The length breadth and height of a closed box are respectively 2 m 15 m and 80 cm What is the total area of canvas required to cover it up Also find the cost of canvas if 1 sq m of canvas costs `30
Section - D 20 a Raman sells an article at a loss of 10 If he had sold it for `30 more
he would have gained 5 Find the cost price of the article
Or 4 b The cost price of an almirah is `2800 A trader wants to earn a profit of
20 after allowing 20 discount on the marked price Find its marked price
21 Draw the graph of 2x 3y = 8 4
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
22 a In the adjoining figure the bisectors of E and F meet at P If mG = 80 and mH = 100 find mEPF
E F
G
H 100
80P
Or 4 b In a parallelogram the measures of any two adjacent angles differ by 30 Find the
measures of all the angles 23 a Find the area of the polygon ABCDEFGA in the adjoining figure
A 20m BC
20m D
EF
45m
27m
36mG
30m
Or 4
b A rectangular vessel 33 cm times 18 cm times 12 cm is full of water If the water is poured into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 9 cm find the height of water in the cylindrical vessel
24 The mathematics marks of a test conducted in a class of 30 students are as follows 4
36 43 76 64 56 65 46 60 76 64 56 35 83 38 44 65 76 98 52 46 54 65 78 87 43 94 65 98 88 77
Make a grouped frequency distribution table making classes 30-49 50-69 Also construct a bar graph for the data
25 The number of students living in a hostel and speaking different languages is given below 4
Language Hindi English Marathi Tamil Bengali Total No of students 39 30 15 20 16 120
Represent the above data by a pie-chart
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE Objectives
The following are the broad objectives of teaching Science at the elementary stage which is aimed to help the learners to
consolidate and strengthen the abilities acquired at the primary stage inculcate values that underline the study of science understand and appreciate the nature of scientific knowledge acquaint with different natural phenomena develop an understanding of scientific language(symbols and formulae) knowledge and
skills for designing simple experiments emphasize the steps involved in proper decision making based on scientific method develop love and concern for nature develop scientific attitude which will equip them to continue science education throughout
life
Part ndashA EXTERNAL Chapter MarksNo of Periods Unit I FOOD
1 Crop Production and Management 820 2 Microndashorganisms
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in Daily Life 1022 4 Metals and Non-Metals 5 Coal and Petroleum 820 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels
Unit III THE WORLD OF THE LIVING 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals 921 8 Cell-Structure and Functions 9 Reproduction in Animals 1022 10 Reaching the age of Adolescence
Unit IV MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS 11 Force and Pressure 921 12 Friction 13 Sound 612
Unit V HOW THINGS WORK 14 Chemical effects of Electric current 510
Unit VI NATURAL PHENOMENA 15 Some Natural Phenomena 16 Light 1022 17 Stars and the Solar System
Unit VII NATURAL RESOURCES 18 Pollution of Air and Water 510
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
TOTAL 80180 Unit I FOOD 1 Crop Production and Management Crop plants ndash Rabi and Kharif crops Agriculture practices ndash agricultural implements care of implements Preparation of soil Sowing of seeds Irrigation of crops-Advantages and disadvantages irrigation methods Manuring ndash types of manures Weeding Crop protection Harvesting Storage Crop rotation Animals sources of food 2 Micro-organisms Micro-organisms types of micro-organisms-Bacteria Algae Protozoa Fungi Viruses-habitat sizes and shapes structure characteristics nutrition reproduction uses Harmful micro-organisms-diseases caused by micro-organisms Food poisoning Preserving food Nitrogen cycle and Nitrogen fixation
Unit II MATERIALS 3 Materials in daily life Synthetic clothing materials- Nylon Polyester Rayon Terylene- characteristics and uses Polymers and Plastics types of plastics properties of plastics disposal of plastics 4Metals and Non-Metals Occurrence of metals and non-metals physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals displacement reaction uses of metals and non-metals Noble metals-uses purity of Gold Corrosion of metals- prevention of corrosion Alloy 5 Coal and Petroleum Natural resources-exhaustible and inexhaustible resources Coal Coke Coal tar and coal gas environmental effects of coal mining and burning Petroleum- refining of petroleum Natural gas 6 Combustion Flame and Fuels Combustion conditions for combustion types of combustion Flame-zones of a candle flame Fuels-calorific value of a fuel types of fuels harmful effects of burning of fuels characteristics of a good fuel Judicious use of energy
Unit III The World of the Living 7 Conservation of plants and animals Forests- consequences of deforestation conservation of forests reduce and reuse of paper recycling of paper Biodiversity- uses of biodiversity and reasons of biodiversity loss Endemic species threatened species extinct species Migration Red Data Book conservation of biodiversity in India Protected Areas Project Tiger Environmental Organizations and Wild life Acts 8 Cell Structure and Functions Shape and size of cell cell structure preparing a slide structure of a typical cell-cell organelles and functions(in brief) differences in plant and animal cells cell staining functions of cells plant and animal tissues blood smear 9 Reproduction in Animals Reproduction- sexual reproduction- male and female reproductive systems external and internal fertilization oviparous and viviparous animals metamorphosis asexual reproduction 10 Reaching the age of adolescence Adolescence-growth and development puberty hormones- growth and sex hormones sex determination Endocrine system
Unit IV Moving things People and Ideas 11 Force and Pressure Force- effects and types of force weight-mass and weight units of force pressure-unit of pressure pressure exerted by liquids and gases value of atmospheric pressure- unit calculation and measurement of atmospheric pressure Mercury Barometer and the Aneroid Barometer 12 Friction Frictional force- types and factors affecting friction friction- a necessary evil how to reduce friction advantages and disadvantages of frictional forces fluid friction 13 Sound Sound- types of sound production of sound simple pendulum characteristics of sounds reflection of sound human ear echo- uses audible and inaudible sounds noise noise control musical sound sound produced by humans and animals
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Unit V How Things Work 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current Conduction of electricity- chemical effects of electric current electrolysis of water electroplating- advantages and process of electroplating
Unit VI Natural Phenomena 15 Some Natural Phenomena Discovery of electricity static electricity nature of electric charges transfer of charge earthing atmospheric electricity- Franklinrsquos experiment lightning conductors precautions during lightning Earthquakes- Richter Scale how to detect an earthquake intensity causes and hazards of earthquakes what to do during an earthquake 16 Light Light reflection of light regular and irregular reflection Laws of reflection Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror multiple images- Kaleidoscope dispersion of light formation of spectrum and rainbow Human eye the Braille nutrition and blindness 17 Stars and the Solar System Astronomy Night sky Galaxy Stars- light year distance of sun from the earth movement of stars constellations the moon the solar system the sun and the planets Satellites-natural and artificial satellites Other heavenly bodies- asteroids comets meteors and meteorites
Unit VII Natural Resources 18 Pollution of Air and Water Pollution- types Air pollution- harmful effects of polluted air major air pollutants and their sources prevention of air pollution Acid Rain Greenhouse effect Water pollution- causes and prevention harmful effects of polluted air potable water
Part ndashB INTERNAL
Area of Assessment Marks 1 Project worksActivities Experiments
i Collection of dataresourcesmaterialsconcept of models ii Settinghandling of equipmentsmaterials sequencing of
information structure of models iii Doing experimentlearning experiencecritical thinkingproblem
solvingenquiry iv Observationidentificationsummarizing relates to the lesson
proper display of models v Resultexplanation
2 2 2 2 2
2 Record KeepingPresentations i Proper writing effective presentation
ii Regular submission of the work iii Neatness of the work
2 2 1
3 Formal Tests 5
Total 20 Project works Activities Experiments should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes The teacher can develop more specific indicators relevant to the project worksactivitiesexperiments
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
The students should be assessed on a continuous and comprehensive basis The role of the teacher assumes a very significant part as such they are expected to be fair and assess the performance of the students without any bias A student should is expected to perform atleast 3(three) projectsactivitiesexperiments in each term
List of Project works Activities Experiments Practical experimentsActivities on science concepts Presentation on science conceptsexperiments Science symposiumsseminars GroupIndividual Assignments Information gathering and deducing Discussions and debates Project worksActivities on environmental issues Model making Field trips
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER 1 Weightage to different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Marks for each
question No of
questions Total marks
1 2
3 4 5 6
MCQ Fill in the BlanksTrue or falseMatch the items VSA SA-I SA-II LA
1 1 1 2 3 4
10 5 5 10 8 4
10 5 5 20 24 16
Total 42 80 2 Weightage level of questions Sl No Difficulty Level Percentage () Marks
1 2 3
Easy Average Difficult
25 60 15
20 48 12
Total 100 80
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
3 Expected length of answer and expected time to be taken to answer different forms of questions Sl No Forms of questions Expected length of
answer Expected time to be
taken
Total expected time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Reading MCQ FIBTFMatch VSA SA-I SA-II LA Revision
- - One word One wordone sentence 10-20 words 30-40 words 50-60 wordsdiagrams
2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 10 minutes
Total 180 minutes 4 Scheme of options There will be no overall choice However internal choice shall be provided in (i) 3 questions of 3 marks question each (ii) 2 questions of 4 marks question each 6 Typology of questions In order to assess the different abilities of the students related to the subject the question paper shall include open-ended questions drawingillustrations based questions and questions testing the critical thinking skills problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills of the students
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Blue print of question paper
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes internal choice questions
Sl No Name of the chapter MCQ FIB VSA SA
(I) SA (II)
LA (I)
Total ques
Total marks
1 Crop Production and Management 1(1) 1(4) 2
2 MicrondashOrganisms 1(1) 1(2) 2
8
3 Materials in Daily Life 1(1) 1(3) 2
4 Metals and Non-Metals 1(2) 1(4) 2
10
5 Coal and Petroleum 1(1) 1(2) 2
6 Combustion Flame and Fuels 1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
8
7 Conservation of plants and animals
1(1) 1(4) 2
8 Cell-Structure and function 1(1) 1(3) 2
9
9 Reproduction in animals 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3
10 Reaching the age of adolescence
1(1) 1(3) 2
10
11 Force and Pressure
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3
12 Friction
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
9
13 Sound
1(2) 1(4) 2 6
14 Chemical effects of electric current
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
15 Some natural phenomena
1(1) 1(2) 2
16 Light
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 3
17 Stars and the Solar System
1(1) 1(2) 2
10
18 Pollution of Air and Water
1(2) 1(3) 2 5
Total 10(1) 5(1) 5(1) 10(2) 8(3) 4(4) 42 80
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Model Question Paper Total marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper and revise the answers ii) All questions are compulsory iii) Internal choice has been provided in some questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it
NB Check that all pages of the question paper is complete as indicated on the top left side
A Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives 1 Weeds can be removed by 1 (i) pesticides (ii) weedicides (iii) nitrites (iv) insecticides
2 The size of bacteria ranges from 1 (i) 02 microns to 100 microns (ii) 5 microns to 10 microns (iii) 2 microns to 200 microns (iv) 1 micron to several metres 3 CNG is a type of 1 (i) coal gas (ii) natural gas (iii) biogas (iv) petroleum
4 Different species are classified into different threat categories in the 1 (i) Red Data Book (ii) Green Data Book (iii) Yellow Data Book (iv) Black Data Book 5 Egg-laying animals are called 1 (i) oviparous (ii) viviparous (iii) both of these (iv) none of these
6 Which of the following is a non-contact force 1 (i) Push (ii) Pull (iii) Magnetic (iv) Friction 7 The frictional force exerted by a fluid is 1 (i) drag (ii) tread (iii) brag (iv) surface tension 8 The gas that helps in burning is 1 (i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) helium (iv) neon 9 A circular structure in the centre of the iris is called 1 (i) pupil (ii) retina (iii) eye lens (iv) yellow spot
10 Distance travelled by light in one year is called 1 (i) light year (ii) parsec (iii) solar day (iv) leap year
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
B Fill in the blanks 1 Monomers are joined to make 1 2 Different fuels produce different amounts of 1 3 The word lsquocellrsquo was coined by 1
4 Our body contains pairs of chromosomes 1 5 An is measured on a Richter Scale 1
C Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence 1 Define combustion 1 2 What is push or pull on an object called 1 3 Give an example of sliding friction 1 4 What is meant by electrolysis of water 1
5 Name the method used by blind people to read and write 1
D Answer the following questions in about 10-20 words 6 Write in brief any two methods of food preservation 2 7 Give any two uses of Aluminium 2 8 What are fossil fuels Why are they called so 1+1=2 9 What is metamorphosis Give one example of an organism that undergoes metamorphosis 1+1=2 10 ldquoFriction is a necessary evilrdquo Give reason why 2
11 Give two harmful effects of noise 2 12 Suggest two measures to protect ourselves from lightning 2 13 State the two laws of reflection 2 14 What are satellites Name Indiarsquos first satellite 1+1=2
15 How is water polluted due to domestic activities Write two points 2
E Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words 16 a What are plastics Write any two uses of plastics
Or 1+2=3 b What are polyesters Write any two uses of polyesters 17 Mention any three characteristics of a good fuel 3 18 Draw the shapes of any two different structures of cells 1frac12+1frac12=3 19 a Differentiate between internal and external fertilization giving three points each
Or 1frac12+1frac12=3 b Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction giving three points each
20 What are sex hormones Name the male and female sex hormones 1+2=3 21 Define pressure with an example and write its unit 1+1+1=3
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
22 What are the advantages of electroplating Write three points 3 23 a What is meant by the term lsquopotable waterrsquo Give two methods to purify water
Or 1+2=3 b What is air pollution Give any two harmful effects of polluted air
F Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words 24 What is weeding Explain any three methods which farmers adopt to remove weeds 4 25 a Explain four methods of preventing metals from corrosion
Or 4 b Explain any four physical properties of metals 26 Write any four consequences of deforestation 4 27 a Name the three main parts of the human ear and explain their role in hearing (3+1=4)
Or b What is an lsquoechorsquo What should be the minimum distance of the reflector to hear an echo
Give any two uses of an echo (1+1+2=4)
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
CLASS-VIII
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unit-Wise weightage Part lsquoArsquo External Time 3 hours Marks 80 Unit Marks
I History (Our Past) 40 II Geography (Resources and Development) 22 III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18
Total 80 Part lsquoBrsquo Internal 20
Grand Total 100 PART ndash A EXTERNAL 80 marks Unit I History (Our Past) 40 marks An Introduction to History 1 Establishment of Company Powers Mercantilism and Trade War Struggle for territory
wars with Indian rulers
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial Army and Civilian administration Evaluation of administrative set-up administrative set-up under the Company growth of colonial and civilian army
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries Rural life and societies Tribal and their economy Craft and industries Growth of industries
4 The Revolt of 1857-58 Causes ndash Political Military Social and religious Economic immediate cause causes of failure results of the revolt
5 British Rule and Urban Change De-urbanization and emergence of new towns Implications of colonial policies and institutions
6 Education and Social Reforms The new education system Women reforms Challenging the Caste System- Arguments for caste reform The ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Dayanand Ambedkar Results and implications of the activites of reformers
7 Changes in the Arts Painting Literature and Architecture Impact of new technologies and institutions Changes in performing arts 8 India after independence National and Regional Development since 1947 Relations with other countries - The policy of non-alignment 9 Nagas after Indian Independence Formation of NNC Nine Point Hyderi Agreement
Formation of Nagaland State and The Sixteen Point Proposal Peace Mission and the Ceasefire of 1964 Peace talk and the Shillong Accord
Unit II Geography 22 marks Introduction to Resources
10 Agriculture types of farming major crops food crops fibre beverages
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
11 Industries Classification of industries based on raw materials size ownership
products Major distribution of industries 12 Human Resources Composition population change distribution and density 13 Mountains and Rivers of Nagaland The Mountain ranges rivers of Nagaland
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters Comparison between Natural hazard and Natural disaster various types of Natural disaster and Man-made disaster
Unit III Social and Political Life (Rule of Law and Social Justice) 18 marks 15 The constitution ( Its role and need of Laws) Need for laws
Role of Constitution 16 The Judiciary The Supreme Court High Court
Difference between the role of the courts and the police 17 Social Justice and the Marginalised Marginalised groups
Forms of social inequality Effect of social inequalities on economic inequalities 18 Economic presence of the Government Introduction of various ways by which government
is engaged in developmental activites Five year plans ndash importance of five year plans Development Projects ndash multipurpose agricultural and industries Governments role in reducing poverty and price control
PART-B INTERNAL 20 marks 1 Activities 10 2 Assignment 5 3 Formal Testing 5
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
DESIGN OF QUESTION PAPER
Weightage to different forms of questions
Sl no Forms of questions Marks for each question
No of questions Total marks
1 MCQ 1 10 10 2 VSA 1 12 12 3 SA-I 2 10 20 4 SA-II 3 6 18 5 LA 4 5 20 Total 43 80
Weightage level of questions
Slno Level Percentage Marks 1 Easy 30 24 2 Average 50 40 3 Difficult 20 16 Total 100 80
The expected length of answer and time to be taken under different forms of questions shall be as follows
Sl no Forms of questions Expected length of answer
Expected time for each question
Total expected time
1 MCQ - 1 minute 10 minutes 2 VSA One wordone
sentence not more than 15 words
2 minutes 24 minutes
3 SA-I 20-30 words 5 minutes 50 minutes 4 SA-II 35-45 words 6 minutes 36 minutes 5 LA 50-70 words 8 minutes 40 minutes 6 Reading Question
Paper and revision - - 20 minutes
Total time 180 minutes
Scheme of options i General choice in SA-I SA-II and LA questions
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
Blue print of question paper
Chapter No
Name of the chapter MCQ VSA SA I
SA II
LA I
Total Qs
Total marks
1 Establishment of the Company Power
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
2 Administrative Structure Growth of Colonial army and Civilian Administration
1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
3 Colonialism ndash Agriculture Society and Industries
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
4 Revolt of 1857 - 58 1(1)
1(2) 1(4) 3 3
5 British Rule and Urban Change 1(1) 2(2) 3 5 6 Education and Social Reforms 1(2) 1(3) 2 5 7 Changes in the Arts Painting
Literature and Architecture 2(1) 2(1) 4 4
8 India after Independence 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 9 Nagas After Indian Indian
Independence 1(2) 1(3) 2 5
10 Agriculture 1(1) 1(2) 2 3 11 Industries 1(1) 1(4) 2 5 12 Human Resources 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 3 6 13 Mountains and Rivers of
Nagaland 1(4) 1 4
14 Natural and Man-made Disasters
1(1) 1(3) 2 4
15 Constitution-Its Role and Need of Laws
1(1) 1(4) 2 5
16 The Judiciary 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(4) 4 4 17 Social Justice and the
Marginalised 1(1) 1(1) 1(2) 1(3) 4 4
18 Economic Presence of the Government
1(1) 1(1) 1(3) 3 5
NB (i) The figure within bracket ( ) indicate the mark per question (ii) The figure outside the bracket ( ) indicate the number of questions (iii) Denotes general choice questions (iv) Indicate map location
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Full Marks 80 Time 3 hours General instructions i) Approximately 15 minutes is allotted to read the question and revise the answers ii) The question paper consists of five (5) categories of questions All questions are compulsory iii) General choice has been provided in 2 marks 3 marks and 4 marks questions iv) Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it 1 Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives
(a) Indian soldiers in the British army were called 1 (i) Sepoy (ii) Thanedar (iii) Mansabdar (iv) Subedar
(b) The Permanent Settlement System was devised by Lord 1 (i) Mountbatten (ii) Cornwallis
(iii) Dalhousie (iv) Macaulay
(c) The cartridges were greased with 1 (i) pigrsquos fat (ii) cowrsquos fat
(iii) henrsquos fat (iv) only (i) and (ii) (d) The book lsquoMy Experience with Truthrsquo was originally written in 1
(i) Assamese (ii) Bengali (iii) Gujarati (iv) Marathi
(e) The first Indian to win the Nobel Prize was 1 (i) Raja Ravi Varma (ii) Rabindranath Tagore (iii) Amrita Shergill (iv) Subhash Chandra Bose
(f) Who is known as the lsquoFather of Silicon Valleyrsquo 1 (i) Frederick ETerman (ii) Mark Zuckerberg (iii) Steve Jobs (iv) Bill Gates
(g) Fraternity means 1 (i) liberty (ii) freedom (iii) brotherhood (iv) democratic
(h) In which of the following cities is the Supreme Court of India located 1 (i) Mumbai (ii) Kolkata (iii) New Delhi (iv) Chennai
(i) The Untouchability (offences) Act was passed in 1 (i) 1966 (ii) 1977 (iii) 1988 (iv) 1955 (j) The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1 (i) 1945 (ii) 1951 (iii) 1956 (iv) 1961
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
2 a State whether the following statements are true or false 6x1=6 (i) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesly (ii) The British never contributed to Indiarsquos architectural history (iii) Baroda University of Arts was started in the south-Indian port city of Madras (iv) Chemical disaster are caused by the excessive use of chemicals in industries (v) The Adivasi communities listed in the Indian Constitution are called Scheduled Castes (vi) The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Ganges river b Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence not exceeding 15 words
(i) When did the British Parliament pass the Regulating Act 1 (ii) In which year was the railway line between Thane and Bombay inaugurated 1 (iii) Name the first state to be created on linguistic basis 1 (iv) Name two major fibre crops grown in the world 1 (v) Which state in India has the highest literacy rate 1 (vi) What is an FIR 1
3 Answer the following questions in about 20 ndash 30 words 10x2=20 (i) Name the four agencies of the administrative set-up (ii) What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 (iii) What is meant by colonialism
(iv) Mention the reasons for the introduction of railways by the British (v) What is the New Education System (vi) When and where was the first Naga People Convention held (vii) What is agriculture (viii) What are the aims of Human Right Development (ix) Write a short note on the Supreme Court of India (x) What is marginalization 4 Answer any six questions in about 35-45 words 6x3=18 (i) Write any three provisions of the Pittrsquos Act (ii) Briefly explain the term Ryotwari System (iii) Mention any three problems women faced during the 19th century (iv) Why was the formation of the NNC an important landmark in Naga history (v) Differentiate between population distribution and population density (vi) Differentiate between natural hazard and natural disaster
(vii) Briefly discuss the recent medical facilities available in India for the rural and poor people
(viii) Briefly explain any three steps taken by the government to reduce poverty 5 a Answer any four questions in about 50-70 words 4x4=16
(i) Give four reasons why the Indian States were easily defeated by the British (ii) Explain any four results of the Revolt of 1857 (iii) lsquoIndia always had friendly ties with the USSRrsquo Justify (iv) Explain the classification of industries on the basis of raw material (v) Explain any four fundamental rights laid down in the Indian Constitution (vi) Mention the needs and importance of courts
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang
b On the given map of Nagaland four features A B C D have been indicated Identify these
features with the help of information mentioned below and write their correct names against their letters 4x1=4 (i) Peren (ii) Mon (iii) Kohima (iv) Tuensang