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