CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper Set B
This is the CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper, Set B. The paper is designed for a maximum of 90 marks and a duration of 3 hours. It is divided into four sections: Section A contains 8 questions carrying 1 mark each, Section B has 6 questions carrying 2 marks each, Section C includes 10 questions worth 3 marks each, and Section D comprises 10 questions, each carrying 4 marks. An internal choice is provided in each section except Section A. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and enhance their performance in the final examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 8 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 4 sections (A, B, C, D) with questions carrying 1, 2, 3, and 4 marks respectively. Sections B, C, and D offer internal choices.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Square roots
- Rational numbers
- Exponents
- Parallelograms
- Cubes
- Regular polygons
- Standard form
- Multiplicative inverse
- Cuboids
- Prime factorization
- Perfect squares
- Rectangles
- Quadrilaterals
Important topics
- Square roots
- Rational numbers
- Exponents
- Parallelograms
- Cubes
- Regular polygons
- Standard form
- Multiplicative inverse
- Cuboids
- Prime factorization
- Perfect squares
- Rectangles
- Quadrilaterals
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Question paper text
Max. Time 3 hrs
Subject: Mathematics Class: VIII
Max. Marks: 90
SET - B
Instructions:
- Answer all the questions
However, an internal choice is given in each section except Section-A.
- Section A: Questions 1 - 8 carry 1 mark each.
- Section B: Questions 9 - 14 carry 2 marks each.
- Section C: Questions 15 – 24 carry 3 marks each.
- Section D:Questions 25-34 carry 4 marks each
SECTION - A
<math>(8x1 = 8marks)</math>
- What could be the possible unit digit of the square root of 7744
- 1 or 9 (b) 2 or 8 (c) 3 or 7 (d) 3 or 7
- The rational number that does not have a reciprocal.
- 0 (b) -1 (c) 1
3. The value of (-3)<sup>-4</sup> is (a) 81 (b) -81 (c) <math>\frac{1}{81}</math> (d) <math>\frac{-1}{81}</math>
- If PQRS is a parallelogram then P - R is
- <math>90^{\circ}</math> (b) <math>0^{\circ}</math> (c) 180° (d) <math>360^{\circ}</math>
- The unit digit of the cube of the number 1128 is
- 7 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 3
- How many rational numbers are there between -1 and -2
- 10 (b) 100
- How many measurements can determine a quadrilateral uniquely
- 4 (b) 5 (c) 8 (d) none
- Volume of a cube with side 3m is
- <math>9m^3</math> (b) <math>6m^3</math> (c) <math>8m^3</math> (d) <math>27m^3</math>
SECTION B
<math>(8 \times 2 = 16 \text{marks})</math>
- Area of a square plot is 1089sqm. Find side of the square plot.
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- Find the value of 'x'
<math>5^{2x-3} \times 5^{-3} = 5^4</math>.
- Represent <math>\frac{-7}{6}</math> and <math>\frac{5}{6}</math> on the number line.
- Find the measure of each exterior angle and measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon having 6 sides.
OR Find the number of sides of a regular polygon, the sum of whose interior angles is 1440
- (a) Express 0.00034 in standard form
- Express 2.69x10<sup>5</sup> in usual form.
- Find the multiplicative inverse of <math>\frac{-2}{3} \times \frac{11}{7}</math>
SECTION-C
<math>(10x3=30marks)</math>
- Two adjacent angles of a parallelogram are <math>(3x-4)^{\circ}</math> and <math>(3x+16)^{\circ}</math>. Find the value of 'x' and hence find the measure of each of its angles.
- Raj made a cuboid of plasticine of 15cm, 30cm, 15cm. How many such cuboids will he need to form a cube?
- Find the cube root of 15625 by Prime Factorization method.
- Find the smallest square number which is divisible by each of the numbers 6, 9 & 15.
- Construct a Rectangle whose adjacent sides are 4cm and 5.5cm.
- A gardener has 1300 plants. He wants to plant them in such a way that the number of rows and the number of columns remain same .Find the minimum number of plants he needs more for this.
OR Find the greatest 4-digit number which is a perfect square.
- 2-
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a previous year board question paper for CBSE Class 8 Mathematics, Set B, designed for exam practice.
What is the total marks and duration?
The paper is for a maximum of 90 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
How are the questions divided?
The paper is divided into four sections: Section A (1 mark each), Section B (2 marks each), Section C (3 marks each), and Section D (4 marks each).
Is there any choice in the questions?
Yes, an internal choice is given in each section except Section A.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their scores in the final exams.
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