CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper 2016
This is the CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2015-16 session. The paper is designed for Summative Assessment-II and carries a total of 60 marks, with a time duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is divided into four sections: Section A (MCQ) with 7 marks, Section B (Very Short Answer) with 10 marks, Section C (Short Answer) with 21 marks, and Section D (Long Answer) with 12 marks. All questions are compulsory. Solving this previous year's question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and enhance their problem-solving skills for the upcoming board examinations.
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Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Session | 2015-16 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper has four sections (A, B, C, D) with a total of 60 marks and a time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Algebraic Expressions
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Number Systems
- Scientific Notation
- Coordinate Geometry
- Divisibility Rules
- Euler's Formula
Important topics
- Trinomials
- Vertices of a Cuboid
- Volume of a Cylinder
- Scientific Notation
- Expansion of (x-2)^2
- Coordinates
- Divisibility by 9
- Euler's Formula for Cube
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Question paper text
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II 2015-16
CLASS-VIII
SUB-MATHEMATICS
TOTAL MARKS=60
Time: - 2:30 hours
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:-
- All questions are compulsory
- There are four sections in this question paper as section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
- Section A MCQ: 1x7=7 marks Section B VSA: 2x5=10 marks Section C SA: 3x7=21 marks Section D LA: 4x3=12 marks
- In OTBA answer the question selecting one theme from given two themes.
Section-A
- Which one is trinomial
- <math>2x(x^2-1)</math>
- 3x+y
- xyz
- <math>3(x+1)^2</math>
- Total number of vertices of a cuboid is
- 4
- 6
- 8
- none of these
- If the radius & height of cylinder is 7cm and 3cm respectively then its volume will be
- <math>7\pi</math> cm<sup>3</sup>
- 154 cm<sup>3</sup>
- <math>2\pi</math> cm<sup>3</sup>
- none of these
- The scientific notation of 1035.3
- 1.0353×10<sup>-3</sup>
- 1.0353×10<sup>3</sup>
- <math>10.353 \times 10^2</math>
- None of these
- The expression <math>(x-2)^2</math> is equal to.
- <math>X^2-4X+4</math>
- <math>X^2 + 4X - 4</math>
- <math>X^2-4X-4</math>
- None of these
- Co-ordinate (0,0) Lying on
- X-axis.
- Origin.
- 1<sup>st</sup> quadrant
- Y- axis.
- Which Number is divisible by 9?
- 10125
- 13475
- 3675
- 15925
Section - B
- Write Euler's formula& verify it for cube.
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2015-16 session, designed for exam practice.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The paper has a total of 60 marks and a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How is the question paper structured?
It is divided into four sections: Section A (MCQ), Section B (Very Short Answer), Section C (Short Answer), and Section D (Long Answer).
Why is solving previous year papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Very Short Answer (VSA), Short Answer (SA), and Long Answer (LA) questions, covering various topics in Mathematics.
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