SSLC Social Science NIOS VIII Welcome to your SSLC Social Science NIOS VIII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. Peace refers to a condition of: War Harmony and absence of violence Conflict Military rule None Hint 2. Security means: Total freedom Political power Protection from threats Economic growth None Hint 3. Which of the following promotes peace among nations? War Diplomacy Arms race Terrorism None Hint 4. Social justice aims to: Control society Favour the rich Promote discrimination Ensure equality and fairness None Hint 5. Which right helps disadvantaged groups to fight discrimination? Right to Equality Right to Privacy Right to Property Right to Religion None Hint 6. The role of citizens in maintaining peace is to: Promote violence Spread hatred Respect law and order Support terrorism None Hint 7. Which organisation works for international peace and security? IMF World Bank WTO United Nations None Hint 8. Which sector provides maximum employment in India? IT sector Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector None Hint 9. Which of the following helps in inclusive growth? Centralisation Exclusion Equal opportunities Discrimination None Hint 10. Internal peace strengthens: National unity Economic decline Social conflict Political instability None Hint 11. Which is a non-traditional security threat? Climate change Border disputes War Terrorism None Hint 12. National security includes: Only military security Military, economic and social security Cultural activities Only economic security None Hint 13. Empowerment means: Providing power and opportunities Limiting rights Increasing taxes Giving charity None Hint 14. Which body maintains international law? World Bank IMF International Court of Justice WTO None Hint 15. The UN Security Council has how many permanent members? 5 4 6 10 None Hint 16. Which of the following helps in maintaining internal peace in a country? Weak law enforcement Respect for Constitution and laws Spread of communal hatred Political instability None Hint 17. Education plays a key role in empowerment by: Creating awareness and skills Increasing poverty Limiting opportunities Promoting inequality None Hint 18. Disarmament means: War preparation Military training Increase of weapons Reduction of weapons None Hint 19. Internal security mainly deals with: Threats within a country International trade Foreign relations Global warming None Hint 20. Collective security means: Each country protects only itself Countries cooperate to maintain peace Strong nations dominate weak nations Use of force to gain power None Hint 21. Nuclear weapons are considered dangerous because they: Reduce conflicts Cause mass destruction Promote peace Ensure development None Hint 22. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are protected by: Customs Political parties Constitution of India Media None Hint 23. Which programme aims at rural employment generation? Digital India MGNREGA PMJDY Make in India None Hint 24. Health is important for development because it: Causes poverty Reduces productivity Improves quality of life Increases inequality None Hint 25. Which organisation works for child welfare in India? RBI WTO IMF UNICEF None Hint 26. Refugee crisis affects peace because it: Creates humanitarian issues Promotes unity Reduces conflicts Improves economy None Hint 27. Women empowerment mainly focuses on: Economic dependence Social discrimination Political isolation Gender equality None Hint 28. Which of the following is a social indicator of development? Literacy rate National income Industrial output Tax revenue None Hint 29. Cyber security mainly deals with: Online threats Food security Environmental safety Border security None Hint 30. Terrorism threatens peace by: Creating fear and violence Promoting harmony Strengthening democracy Ensuring equality None Hint 31. Which is a major objective of socio-economic development? Political instability Balanced regional development Urban bias Concentration of wealth None Hint 32. India follows which policy to promote world peace? Isolation Aggression Expansionism Non-alignment None Hint 33. Which group is considered socially disadvantaged due to gender inequality? Women Men Politicians Bureaucrats None Hint 34. Social security schemes provide: Tax benefits to rich Financial protection Industrial growth Political power None Hint 35. Which force is primarily responsible for internal security in India? Indian Army Air Force Navy State Police None Hint 36. Skill development programmes aim to: Improve employability Increase unemployment Reduce education Promote inequality None Hint 37. The armed forces of India include: Police and Army BSF and CRPF Police and Navy Army, Navy and Air Force None Hint 38. Peace is essential for: Instability Conflict Development Militarisation None Hint 39. Reservation policy in India is meant to: Empower backward classes Increase unemployment Promote inequality Reduce education None Hint 40. Micro-finance helps disadvantaged groups by: Providing small loans for self-employment Giving large loans to rich Promoting inequality Increasing debt burden None Hint 41. Peace and security are essential for: Dictatorship Social unrest Sustainable development Economic exploitation None Hint 42. Disadvantaged groups include: Government officials SCs, STs, women and minorities Rich people Industrialists None Hint 43. Which of the following is an economic indicator of development? Sex ratio Per capita income Life expectancy Literacy rate None Hint 44. Socio-economic development mainly aims at: Overall development of society Economic growth alone Industrialisation only Political power None Hint 45. Child labour is a problem because it: Violates child rights Reduces poverty Improves skills Promotes education None Hint 46. Empowerment of disadvantaged groups strengthens: Inequality Authoritarianism Dictatorship Democracy None Hint 47. Poverty eradication is essential for: Economic inequality Political stability Centralisation Social justice None Hint 48. Border disputes can be resolved through: Terrorism Violence War Negotiation and dialogue None Hint 49. Insurgency refers to: Peaceful protest Election campaign Diplomatic talks Armed rebellion None Hint 50. Socio-economic development ultimately leads to: Human development Social injustice Political instability Economic exploitation None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post SSLC Social Science NIOS VII January 31, 2026 Next post SSLC Science and Technology NIOS I February 4, 2026