CISCE Board - Class 8 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1617 questions)

Q1.

Divide 15 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)

6 and 9

(B)

5 and 10

(C)

12 and 9

(D)

8 and 7

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $8x + 7 = 23$.

(A)

x = 2

(B)

x = 4

(C)

x = 1

(D)

x = 3

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2025 (272 questions)

Q1.

[SAT] Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that absorbs harmful solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation?

(A)

Stratosphere

(B)

Troposphere

(C)

Mesosphere

(D)

Thermosphere

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Newton's second law of motion mathematical formulation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Force equals mass divided by acceleration ($F = m/a$)

(B)

Force equals momentum multiplied by velocity

(C)

Force equals change in kinetic energy

(D)

Force equals rate of change of linear momentum ($F = \frac{dp}{dt} = ma$)

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2024 (626 questions)

Q1.

Light & Optics: In 'Energy: Work, Power and Mechanical Advantage of Levers/Pulleys', the law of reflection states that:

(A)

Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection ($\angle i = \angle r$) in the same plane (Energy: Work, Power and Mechanical Advantage of Levers/Pulleys)

(B)

$\angle i + \angle r = 180^\circ$

(C)

Angle of reflection is always $90^\circ$

(D)

None of these

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Q2.

Heat & Energy: What is the formula for heat absorbed during temperature change in 'Energy: Work, Power and Mechanical Advantage of Levers/Pulleys'?

(A)

$Q = mc\Delta T$ (where $c$ is specific heat capacity) (Energy: Work, Power and Mechanical Advantage of Levers/Pulleys)

(B)

$Q = \frac{{m}}{{c\Delta T}}$

(C)

$Q = m + c + T$

(D)

None of these

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2023 (186 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Central Bank of India established in 1935 responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

(A)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(B)

NITI Aayog

(C)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(D)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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2022 (187 questions)

Q1.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $3x + 4 = 25$.

(A)

x = 7

(B)

x = 8

(C)

x = 9

(D)

x = 6

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Gas evolved when active metals like Zinc react with dilute Hydrochloric acid. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)

(B)

Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound

(C)

Oxygen gas (O2)

(D)

Chlorine gas (Cl2)

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2021 (205 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Tropic of Cancer ($23^\circ 30' \text{ N}$) passes through how many Indian States.

(A)

7 States

(B)

8 States (Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)

(C)

6 States

(D)

9 States

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

(B)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(C)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(D)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

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2020 (193 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)

She said that she is studying for her board examination.

(B)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

(C)

She says that she was studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she had studied for her board examination.

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(B)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

(C)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(D)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

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2019 (211 questions)

Q1.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Phenotypic ratio of a classic Mendelian monohybrid cross in the F2 generation.

(A)

3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)

(B)

9 : 3 : 3 : 1

(C)

1 : 2 : 1

(D)

1 : 1 : 1 : 1

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)

A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

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2018 (193 questions)

Q1.

Divide 25 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)

12 and 13

(B)

10 and 15

(C)

9 and 16

(D)

20 and 15

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Nature and magnification of the image formed by a concave mirror when an object is placed at the center of curvature (C). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Real, inverted, and equal in size to the object (magnification m = -1)

(B)

Virtual, erect, and magnified

(C)

Real, inverted, and diminished

(D)

Virtual, erect, and diminished

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2017 (199 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)

She said that she had studied for her board examination.

(B)

She says that she was studying for her board examination.

(C)

She said that she is studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.

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2016 (220 questions)

Q1.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $2x + 8 = 24$.

(A)

x = 7

(B)

x = 8

(C)

x = 9

(D)

x = 10

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $2x + 13 = 17$.

(A)

x = 1

(B)

x = 4

(C)

x = 3

(D)

x = 2

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2015 (208 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Functional group present in all Carboxylic Acids. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

CHO (Formyl group)

(B)

CO- (Carbonyl ketone group)

(C)

COOH (Carboxyl group composed of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups)

(D)

OH (Alcoholic hydroxyl group)

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Hormone secreted by beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas to lower blood glucose.

(A)

Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions

(B)

Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis

(C)

Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis

(D)

Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response

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