West Bengal Board - Class 8 (Board Standard & NMMS) previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1716 questions)

Q1.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $2x + 10 = 18$.

(A)

x = 5

(B)

x = 4

(C)

x = 3

(D)

x = 6

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Q2.

Divide 15 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)

5 and 10

(B)

12 and 9

(C)

8 and 7

(D)

6 and 9

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2025 (388 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 had studied for her board examination.

(C)

She says that she was studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

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Q2.

[SAT] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly?

(A)

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

(B)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(C)

Jawaharlal Nehru

(D)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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2024 (692 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Work-Energy Theorem statement for a particle. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Work done is always zero under variable forces

(B)

Work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)

(C)

Work done equals change in potential energy only

(D)

Work done equals rate of change of momentum

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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)

Virtual, erect, and diminished

(B)

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

(C)

Real, inverted, and diminished

(D)

Virtual, erect, and magnified

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2023 (682 questions)

Q1.

১৮৫৭ সালের মহাবিদ্রোহ ও বাংলার ভূমিকা: 'উত্তর ও দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা মহাদেশ' বিদ্রোহের কেন্দ্র বা নেতার পরিচয় কী?

(A)

ব্যারাকপুরে মঙ্গল পাণ্ডে, ঝাঁসিতে লক্ষ্মীবাই এবং মহাবিদ্রোহের ঐতিহাসিক বিস্তার (উত্তর ও দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা মহাদেশ)

(B)

ব্রিটিশ সরকারের আনুগত্য

(C)

বিদ্রোহ বাংলায় শুরু হয়নি

(D)

কোনোটিই নয়

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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)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(D)

Kamet (7,756 m)

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2022 (270 questions)

Q1.

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)

Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response

(B)

Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions

(C)

Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis

(D)

Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices

(B)

Dispersion of light by water droplets

(C)

Diffraction of light by interstellar dust

(D)

Total internal reflection inside clouds

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2021 (277 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

(B)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(C)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(D)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of pH of a neutral aqueous solution at 25°C (298 K). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

pH = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}

(B)

pH = 0

(C)

pH = 14

(D)

pH = 1

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2020 (273 questions)

Q1.

What is 15% of 400?

(A)

50

(B)

60

(C)

85

(D)

70

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Q2.

Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য মেলা - 8th NMMS), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)

Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats

(B)

Maximizing industrial waste output

(C)

Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl

(D)

Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation

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2019 (270 questions)

Q1.

পথের পাঁচালী ও উপন্যাস পাঠ: 'গাছের কথা (জগদীশচন্দ্র বসু)' উপন্যাসের অংশটিতে কোন গ্রাম্য জীবনের ছবি ফুটে উঠেছে?

(A)

নিশ্চিন্দিপুর গ্রামের অপুর শৈশব, প্রকৃতি দর্শন ও দিদি দুর্গার অপত্য স্নেহ (গাছের কথা (জগদীশচন্দ্র বসু))

(B)

আধুনিক শহরের যান্ত্রিক জীবন

(C)

কাল্পনিক মহাকাশ ভ্রমণ

(D)

কোনোটিই নয়

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Ohm's Law relationship between voltage $V$, current $I$, and resistance $R$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

V = I / R

(B)

V = R / I

(C)

V = I^2 R

(D)

V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature

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2018 (281 questions)

Q1.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $8x + 13 = 85$.

(A)

x = 10

(B)

x = 8

(C)

x = 11

(D)

x = 9

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Q2.

What is 40% of 500?

(A)

190

(B)

200

(C)

225

(D)

210

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2017 (255 questions)

Q1.

Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য মেলা - 8th NMMS), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

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

(B)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(C)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(D)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

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Q2.

আলোর অভ্যন্তরীণ পূর্ণ প্রতিফলন (NMMS Science): 'রাসায়নিক বিক্রিয়া ও অক্সাইড' ঘটনাটি ঘটার জন্য প্রয়োজনীয় শর্ত কী?

(A)

আলোক রশ্মি ঘন মাধ্যম থেকে লঘু মাধ্যমে যাবে এবং আপতন কোণ সংকট কোণের চেয়ে বড় হবে (রাসায়নিক বিক্রিয়া ও অক্সাইড)

(B)

লঘু মাধ্যম থেকে ঘন মাধ্যমে যেতে হবে

(C)

আপতন কোণ শূন্য হতে হবে

(D)

কোনোটিই নয়

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2016 (274 questions)

Q1.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $7x + 10 = 59$.

(A)

x = 6

(B)

x = 8

(C)

x = 9

(D)

x = 7

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Q2.

Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য মেলা - 8th NMMS), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Object + Verb + Subject

(B)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(C)

Verb + Subject + Object

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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2015 (300 questions)

Q1.

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)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(B)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(C)

NITI Aayog

(D)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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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)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(B)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(C)

NITI Aayog

(D)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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