CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper Set A
This is the CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper, Set A. The paper is designed for board exam practice and has a total of 90 marks, with 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 worth 2 marks each, Section C includes 10 questions of 3 marks each, and Section D comprises 10 questions carrying 4 marks each. All questions are compulsory, and internal choices are provided. Solving previous year question papers like this one is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and improve their performance in the final board 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 34 questions 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), with a total of 90 marks and a 3-hour duration.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Rational Numbers
- Polygons
- Square Roots
- Cube Roots
- Parallelograms
- Regular Polygons
- Percentages
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Number Lines
- Cuboids
- Squares
- Area
- Perimeter
Important topics
- Square roots and cube roots
- Properties of polygons
- Rational number operations
- Percentage calculations
- Geometric figures and angles
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Question paper text
CLASS VIII MIDDLE SECTION SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS
Max marks: 90
Duration : 3 hrs
SET A
Instructions
- All questions are compulsory: internal choices are provided.
- Section A Questions 1 to 8 carry 1 mark each
- Section B Questions 9 to 14 carry 2 marks each
- Section C Questions 15 to 24 carry 3 marks each
- Section D Questions 25 to 34 carry 4 marks each
SECTION A
Choose the correct option
- Sum of a rational number and its additive inverse is
- 1 b) 0
- Maximum exterior angle possible for a regular polygon <math>a) 60^{\circ}</math> b) 180° c) 360° d) 120°
<math>3.\sqrt{900} + \sqrt{0.09} =</math>
- 30.3 b) 30.03 c) 33 d)33.3
- Value of angle x in the figure is
- 100° b) 190° c) 170° d)90°
- The number of digits in the square root of a number having 7 digits is a)3 b) 4 c) 2 d)1
- Cube of 0.2 is a)0.008 b) 0.8 c) 0.08 d)8
- Price of mangoes increased from Rs 50 to Rs 70. The increase % is
- 20% b) 40% c) 50 % d) 70%
- Selling price of a steam iron sold at a loss of 10% if the cost price is 1050 is
- Rs 150 b) Rs 1155 c)Rs 105 d) Rs 945 page no l
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SECTION B
- Find the square root of 2704 (by long division method)
- Find the cube root of 9261
- Identify the property used
- <math>(3/5 \times 5/4) \times -7/8 = 3/5 \times (5/4 \times -7/8)</math> (b) <math>11/3 \times 1 = 11/3</math>
- Opposite angles of a parallelogram are <math>(5x-7)^{\circ}</math> and <math>(4x+3)^{\circ}</math> Find all the angles of the parallelogram. (or) Find the number of sides of a regular polygon if the sum of its interior angles is 1800°.
- After spending 65 % of the amount he had Anand has Rs 1400 left with him Find the amount he had in the beginning with him.
- Shama purchased a sari costing Rs 1250. The bill amount he had
to pay was Rs 1350. Find the VAT %
SECTION C
- Find the value of x in the figure i (or) fig ii (any one only)
tig (ii)
G (OR) Y. H 50 ABII GH<br>EFII CD X 3 10
- Find square root of 424.36
- Find the perimeter of a square having area 6889 sq m
- How many cuboids of dimensions 4cm, 6cm, 15cm are needed to make a cube?
- a) Represent - 5 on the number line.
- Find 4 rational numbers between -2 and
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper (Set A) for board exam practice.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The paper carries a maximum of 90 marks and is to be completed in 3 hours.
How are the questions divided in this paper?
The paper is divided into four sections: Section A (1 mark), Section B (2 marks), Section C (3 marks), and Section D (4 marks).
Why is solving previous year question papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and improve their scoring potential.
What types of questions can be expected in this paper?
The paper includes multiple-choice questions, problems on square roots, cube roots, geometry, percentages, and other topics from the Class 8 Mathematics syllabus.
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