53
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 child’s 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 EDS/NBSE/Ex-BOARD/15-12-2016 dated 5.2.2019. 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: 15 th March 2019 Mrs. Asano Sekhose Chairman NBSE: Kohima

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Page 8: FOREWORD - nbsenagaland.comnbsenagaland.com/documents/Syllabus/Class VIIIassess_guide.pdf · CLASS VIII ENGLISH Objectives: 1. To understand, enjoy and appreciate a wide range of

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

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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

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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

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(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

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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

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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

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(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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Page 38: FOREWORD - nbsenagaland.comnbsenagaland.com/documents/Syllabus/Class VIIIassess_guide.pdf · CLASS VIII ENGLISH Objectives: 1. To understand, enjoy and appreciate a wide range of

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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