Download the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 PDF free, along with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 38 questions, without answers. Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 8 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Social Science | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 8 Question Paper 2024-25 Social Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 8 Question Paper 2023-24 Social Science (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 8 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 80 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026-27 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Geography | MCQs, short and long answers, source question, map question | 27 |
| Section B: History | MCQs, short and long answers, source question, map question | 27 |
| Section C: Political Science | MCQs, short and long answers, source question | 26 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Natural and human resources, agriculture and soil conservation
- Revolt of 1857 and its causes
- Tribal communities in colonial India
- Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- The map questions carry 5 marks: Q11 in Section A (3 marks) and Q25 in Section B (2 marks).
- VSA carries 2, SA 3 and LA 5 marks; source-based questions carry 4 marks each.
- All questions are compulsory with internal choice in some.
- Solve the 2026-27 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026-27 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers.
Does the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 80 marks, 3 hours, 38 questions – Section A: Geography: 27; Section B: History: 27; Section C: Political Science: 26.
Which chapters come in the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Natural and human resources, agriculture and soil conservation; Revolt of 1857 and its causes; Tribal communities in colonial India; Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties; Parliament.
Is the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
Where can I download the Class 8 Social Science Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.