NCERT Class 8 Social Science Chapter 5 Citizenship: Rights and Duties Test Mock Test
This free online test covers Chapter 5, Citizenship: Rights and Duties, from the NCERT Class 8 Exploring Society India and Beyond Part II textbook. The 30 questions are written directly from the chapter — definitions, processes, worked examples and the points the book italicises — so a score here tells you how much of the chapter actually stuck, not how well you guess. Each answer carries an explanation that says why the right option is right and why the other three fail, which is where most of the learning happens. Attempt it after your first read of the chapter, then again before the exam. There is no negative marking, and you can review the full solution the moment you submit.
Duration
30 mins
Questions
30 MCQs
Total Marks
30 pts
Negative
0 per wrong
Topics Covered in This Paper
Sample Questions
Q1.How does the chapter define a citizen?
- AAny person who pays taxes to a government and obeys its laws, whatever their legal status
- BA person who has been granted permission to work and own property in a country
- CSomeone who legally belongs to a country and is a member of its political community, meaning they can participate in the decision-making of the country
- DAnyone who has been living inside the borders of a country for a long period of time
Q2.What distinction does the chapter draw between a resident and a citizen?
- AResidents have rights while citizens have only duties towards the country they live in
- BCitizens must always live inside the country, while residents may travel abroad freely
- CResidence comes from living in a place while citizenship is formal legal membership of a country, so a person can be a resident without being a citizen and a citizen can reside in another country
- DEvery resident of a country automatically becomes a citizen of it after registering
Q3.Which laws does the chapter name as setting the rules for gaining or losing Indian citizenship?
- AThe Constitution of 1950 and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 1976
- BThe Citizenship Act of 1950 and the Right to Education Act of 2002
- CThe Fundamental Duties Act of 1976 and the Citizenship Act of 2019
- DThe Citizenship Act of 1955 and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019
Before you begin
The test will auto-submit when the timer runs out.
Each correct answer carries +1 marks.
Each wrong answer carries -0 marks.
You can flag questions to review later.
Do not switch tabs during the test.
Your progress is auto-saved.
Disclaimer: The questions provided here are extracted and digitized from previous year papers using automated processes. They may contain typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor variations from the actual examination paper. While we have done our best to verify the accuracy of the official answer keys, discrepancies may occasionally exist. Please refer to the official commission website for the most authentic paper.
Timer starts immediately and keeps running even if you close the tab. Make sure you have 30 uninterrupted minutes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many questions are in the NCERT Class 8 Social Science Chapter 5 Citizenship: Rights and Duties Test mock test?
- This paper has 30 multiple-choice questions carrying 30 marks in total, to be attempted in 30 minutes.
- Is the NCERT Class 8 Social Science Chapter 5 Citizenship: Rights and Duties Test mock test free to attempt?
- Yes. You can attempt the full paper online for free on AI Test Planet, and see your score and correct answers immediately after submitting.
- Does this paper have negative marking?
- No, there is no negative marking on this paper, so an attempted guess costs you nothing.
- Are solutions and explanations available?
- Yes. After you submit, every question shows the correct answer with a step-by-step explanation, along with a topic-wise breakdown of your performance.