Goa Board (GBSHSE) - Class 8 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1519 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)

in

(B)

for

(C)

with

(D)

to

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Q2.

What is 20% of 400?

(A)

105

(B)

80

(C)

70

(D)

90

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2025 (264 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.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $6x + 14 = 56$.

(A)

x = 9

(B)

x = 7

(C)

x = 8

(D)

x = 6

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2024 (439 questions)

Q1.

गोवा मुक्ती लढा: 'अलंकार: शब्दालंकार व अर्थालंकार (उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा)' चा गोव्याच्या स्वातंत्र्य लढ्यात काय महत्त्वाचा वाटा आहे?

(A)

राममनोहर लोहिया, सत्याग्रही, आझाद गोमंतक दल व ऑपरेशन विजय (१९६१) (अलंकार: शब्दालंकार व अर्थालंकार (उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा))

(B)

पोर्तुगीज सत्तेला पाठिंबा

(C)

स्वातंत्र्याला विरोध

(D)

वरीलपैकी काहीही नाही

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $6x + 4 = 16$.

(A)

x = 2

(B)

x = 4

(C)

x = 1

(D)

x = 3

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2023 (212 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)

If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.

(B)

If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.

(C)

If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.

(D)

If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.

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Q2.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(B)

Object + Verb + Subject

(C)

Object + Subject + Verb

(D)

Verb + Subject + Object

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2022 (200 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)

To shoot an accurate target

(B)

To retreat from an impending danger

(C)

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

(D)

To eat something very hard

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $7x + 13 = 48$.

(A)

x = 4

(B)

x = 5

(C)

x = 7

(D)

x = 6

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2021 (197 questions)

Q1.

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

(A)

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

(B)

Chlorine gas (Cl2)

(C)

Oxygen gas (O2)

(D)

Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)

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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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2020 (215 questions)

Q1.

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

(A)

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

(B)

Force equals change in kinetic energy

(C)

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

(D)

Force equals momentum multiplied by velocity

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Primary photosynthetic pigment responsible for absorbing blue and red light wavelengths.

(A)

Carotenoids

(B)

Chlorophyll a

(C)

Phycobilin

(D)

Anthocyanin

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2019 (182 questions)

Q1.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(B)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(C)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(D)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

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Q2.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(B)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(C)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(D)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

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2018 (201 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)

To eat something very hard

(B)

To retreat from an impending danger

(C)

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

(D)

To shoot an accurate target

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $6x + 14 = 68$.

(A)

x = 10

(B)

x = 9

(C)

x = 11

(D)

x = 8

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2017 (209 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 says that she was studying for her board examination.

(C)

She said that she had studied for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $2x + 8 = 14$.

(A)

x = 4

(B)

x = 5

(C)

x = 3

(D)

x = 2

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2016 (194 questions)

Q1.

Science (NMMS Goa): What is the scientific principle behind 'Crop Production, Management and Agricultural Implements'?

(A)

Verified natural law and empirical experimental observation (Crop Production, Management and Agricultural Implements)

(B)

Superstition

(C)

Flawed hypothesis

(D)

None of these

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Periodic trend of electronegativity across a period from left to right. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius

(B)

Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases

(C)

Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements

(D)

Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect

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2015 (207 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Le Chatelier's Principle effect of increasing pressure on the equilibrium $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Equilibrium shifts to the left toward more moles of gas

(B)

Equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction) toward fewer moles of gas

(C)

Equilibrium constant K increases

(D)

No effect on equilibrium position because temperature is constant

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Junction Rule (Current Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Conservation of Energy

(B)

Conservation of Angular Momentum

(C)

Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)

(D)

Conservation of Linear Momentum

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