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