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14 th June Class 8 | Maths A, B, and C are three poles whose heights are as shown. The average height of the three poles CANNOT be A. more than the height of C B. less than the height of B C. equal to the height of C D. between the heights of A and C Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English We look up a word in a THESAURUS to A. see the word in another language. B. see how the word is spelt.

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Page 1: 11th April · Web view7th June Class 8 | Maths A group of 75 children were asked what kind of books they liked to read- novels, books on General Knowledge, Science related books,

14 th JuneClass 8 | Maths

A, B, and C are three poles whose heights are as shown. The average height of the three poles CANNOT be

A. more than the height of CB. less than the height of BC. equal to the height of CD. between the heights of A and C

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

We look up a word in a THESAURUS to

A. see the word in another language. B. see how the word is spelt.C. find another word with the same meaning. D. find the word used in a sentence.

Correct Answer : C

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13 th JuneClass 8 | English

We look up a word in a THESAURUS to

A. see the word in another language.B. see how the word is spelt.C. find another word with the same meaning.D. find the word used in a sentence.

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

If the Prime Minister of India visits the United States to sign an agreement on international cooperation, which of these issues would MOST probably be on the agenda?

A. reforms in Indian Public Sector Undertaking

B. modernisation of Indian Police services

C. strategies to tackle terrorism in both the countries

D. allowing free market economy in Kenya

Correct Answer : C

11 th JuneClass 8 | Social Studies

If the Prime Minister of India visits the United States to sign an agreement on

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international cooperation, which of these issues would MOST probably be on the agenda?

A. reforms in Indian Public Sector Undertaking B. modernisation of Indian Police servicesC. strategies to tackle terrorism in both the countriesD. allowing free market economy in Kenya

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the earth. During a solar eclipse, the sun would be completely blocked in some parts of the world.On 7th May 2003, Mercury came between the sun and the earth. The sun could be seen from everywhere unlike during a solar eclipse due to the moon. Why?

A. Mercury is further away from the earth than the moon.

B. Mercury is much smaller than the moon.

C. Mercury's orbit is in a different plane than earth's. D. (Both A and B)

Correct Answer : A

10 th JuneClass 8 | Science

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the earth. During a solar eclipse, the sun would be completely blocked in some parts of the world.On 7th May 2003, Mercury came between the sun and the earth. The sun could

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be seen from everywhere unlike during a solar eclipse due to the moon. Why?

A. Mercury is further away from the earth than the moon.B. Mercury is much smaller than the moon.C. Mercury's orbit is in a different plane than earth's.D. (Both A and B)

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

A shopkeeper has only a 1 kg weight with him and a simple balance. He has to weigh 31 kg of rice. What is the least number of times he will have to use his balance to measure out 31 kg?

(Hint- He can weigh the maximum amount of rice in each turn, by using the rice already weighed and the 1 kg weight on the other side!)

A. 5 B. 16C. 30 D. 31

Correct Answer : A

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9 th June

Class 8 | Maths

A shopkeeper has only a 1 kg weight with him and a simple balance. He has to weigh 31 kg of rice. What is the least number of times he will have to use his balance to measure out 31 kg?

(Hint- He can weigh the maximum amount of rice in each turn, by using the rice already weighed and the 1 kg weight on the other side!)

A. 5B. 16C. 30D. 31

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

A carpenter cut his finger while using a slightly rusted chisel. Which injection should he take?

A. Anti rabies B. Anti tetanusC. BCG D. None of the above

Correct Answer : B

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8 th JuneClass 8 | Science

A carpenter cut his finger while using a slightly rusted chisel. Which injection should he take?

A. Anti rabiesB. Anti tetanusC. BCGD. None of the above

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

A group of 75 children were asked what kind of books they liked to read- novels, books on General Knowledge, Science related books, or short stories. The following graph gives the information collected.

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A bookshop manager decides to keep only books preferred by more than 25% of the children. Which type of books would he keep in his shop?

A. only short stories B. only books on General KnowledgeC. only books on General Knowledge and short stories

D. only books on General knowledge, books on Science and short stories

Correct Answer : C

7 th JuneClass 8 | Maths

A group of 75 children were asked what kind of books they liked to read- novels, books on General Knowledge, Science related books, or short stories. The following graph gives the information collected.

A bookshop manager decides to keep only books preferred by more than 25%

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of the children. Which type of books would he keep in his shop?

A. only short storiesB. only books on General KnowledgeC. only books on General Knowledge and short stories D. only books on General knowledge, books on Science and short stories

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

Choose from the options a sentence which reports the following sentence correctly.

He said, ''How dare you talk to me like that! Do you know who you are talking to?''

A. He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk to him like that. He asked whether I knew who I was talking to.

B. He shouted at me and asked how dared I talk to him like that. He asked whether I knew who I was talking to.

C. He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk him like that. He asked whether I knew who he was taking to.

D. He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk to him like that. He asked whether he knew who I was talking to.

Correct Answer : A

6 th JuneClass 8 | English

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Choose from the options a sentence which reports the following sentence correctly.

He said, ''How dare you talk to me like that! Do you know who you are talking to?''

A. He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk to him like that. He asked whether I knew who I was talking to.B. He shouted at me and asked how dared I talk to him like that. He asked whether I knew who I was talking to.C. He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk him like that. He asked whether I knew who he was taking to.D. He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk to him like that. He asked whether he knew who I was talking to.

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

Towards the first half of the 20th century, the British government settled the age old land-owning issues in India through the 'Land Reforms Act'. According to this act, which kind of land was transferred from the wealthy feudal lords to the common man?

A. Industrial land B. Agricultural landC. Pasture land D. all kinds of land

Correct Answer : B

4 th JuneClass 8 | Social Studies

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Towards the first half of the 20th century, the British government settled the age old land-owning issues in India through the 'Land Reforms Act'. According to this act, which kind of land was transferred from the wealthy feudal lords to the common man?

A. Industrial landB. Agricultural landC. Pasture landD. all kinds of land

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Which of these is/are insects?

A. All B. Only the antC. The ant and the spider D. The butterfly, ant and grasshopper

Correct Answer : D

3 rd JuneClass 8 | Science

Which of these is/are insects?

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A. AllB. Only the antC. The ant and the spiderD. The butterfly, ant and grasshopper

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

In a 2-digit number, a and b are the digits at its tens and ones place respectively. Which of the following is the 2-digit number?

A. a × b B. 10a + bC. 10b + a D. 10 (a+b)

Correct Answer : B

2 nd JuneClass 8 | Maths

In a 2-digit number, a and b are the digits at its tens and ones place respectively. Which of the following is the 2-digit number?

A. a × b B. 10a + bC. 10b + a

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D. 10 (a+b)

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Each of the four glasses below contains different quantities of water. A musical instrument is made by tapping the top of each glass with a metal spoon. Which glass would have the lowest pitch?

A. B.

C. D.

Correct Answer : A

1 st JuneClass 8 | Science

Each of the four glasses below contains different quantities of water. A musical instrument is made by tapping the top of each glass with a metal spoon. Which glass would have the lowest pitch?

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A. B.

C. D.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

If the cardboard cut-out shown here is folded up to form an open box, what would the box look like?

A. B.

C. D.

Correct Answer : A

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31 st May Class 8 | Maths

If the cardboard cut-out shown here is folded up to form an open box, what would the box look like?

A. B.

C. D.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word in this sentence: He led a humdrum life.

A. isolated B. exciting C. monotonous D. reserved

Correct Answer : C

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30 th MayClass 8 | English

Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word in this sentence: He led a humdrum life.

A. isolatedB. exciting C. monotonousD. reserved

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

Which of these is traditionally performed in the courtyard of local Hindu temples?

A. Bihu of Assam B. Kathakali of Kerala C. Bhangra of Punjab D. Karma dance of Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer : B

28 th May

Class 8 | Social Studies

Which of these is traditionally performed in the courtyard of local Hindu temples?

A. Bihu of AssamB. Kathakali of Kerala

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C. Bhangra of Punjab D. Karma dance of Chhattisgarh

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Earth's atmosphere contains 78% nitrogen and only 0.0387% carbon dioxide by volume. Yet, plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but fulfill all their nitrogen needs through the soil.

The reason they take in nitrogen only from the soil is that _________________.

A. soil contains more nitrogen than the atmosphere

B. leaves do not need nitrogen; other parts of the plants do

C. plants cannot use nitrogen in the gaseous form available in air

D. green parts of the plants cannot take in nitrogen, only the roots can

Correct Answer : C

27 th MayClass 8 | Science

Earth's atmosphere contains 78% nitrogen and only 0.0387% carbon dioxide by volume. Yet, plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but fulfill all their nitrogen needs through the soil.

The reason they take in nitrogen only from the soil is that _________________.

A. soil contains more nitrogen than the atmosphere

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B. leaves do not need nitrogen; other parts of the plants doC. plants cannot use nitrogen in the gaseous form available in airD. green parts of the plants cannot take in nitrogen, only the roots can

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

If m is any natural number, which of the following is the same as (m + 5)3 ?

A. 3 (m + 5) B. m3 + 53

C. (m + 5) + (m + 5) + (m + 5) D. (m + 5) × (m + 5) × (m + 5)

Correct Answer : D

26 th MayClass 8 | Maths

If m is any natural number, which of the following is the same as (m + 5)3 ?

A. 3 (m + 5)B. m3 + 53

C. (m + 5) + (m + 5) + (m + 5)D. (m + 5) × (m + 5) × (m + 5)

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Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

We can smell a lighted agarbatti ( incense stick) throughout the house due to

A. Diffusion. B. Evaporation.C. Sublimation. D. Condensation.

Correct Answer : A

25 th MayClass 8 | Science

We can smell a lighted agarbatti ( incense stick) throughout the house due to

A. Diffusion.B. Evaporation.C. Sublimation.D. Condensation.

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Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

In the figure shown below lines l and m are parallel to each other.

Knowing the measures of which of the following angles is NOT sufficient to determine the measure of the X?∠

A. 1 and 2∠ ∠ B. 2 and 5∠ ∠C. 2 and 4∠ ∠ D. 3 and 4∠ ∠

Correct Answer : B

24 th MayClass 8 | Maths

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In the figure shown below lines l and m are parallel to each other.

Knowing the measures of which of the following angles is NOT sufficient to determine the measure of the X?∠

A. 1 and 2∠ ∠B. 2 and 5∠ ∠C. 2 and 4∠ ∠D. 3 and 4∠ ∠

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

Choose the OPPOSITE of the underlined word in the sentence below.I never approve of excessive use of imported materials.

A. ordinary B. commonC. medium D. moderate

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Correct Answer : D

23 rd Ma yClass 8 | English

Choose the OPPOSITE of the underlined word in the sentence below.I never approve of excessive use of imported materials.

A. ordinaryB. commonC. mediumD. moderate

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

The people shown here belong to different tribes living in the Eastern region of India. Which of these is probably of a Lepcha tribe from the Himalayan region of Sikkim?

A. B.

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C. D.

Correct Answer : C

21 st MayClass 8 | Social Studies

The people shown here belong to different tribes living in the Eastern region of India. Which of these is probably of a Lepcha tribe from the Himalayan region of Sikkim?

A. B.

C. D.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

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All matter is made up of very small particles. In solid matter, these particles are closely packed, in liquid matter they are a little further apart, and in gaseous matter they are much further apart. 

Which of the following could be showing MELTING of matter?

A. B.

C. D.

Correct Answer : C

20 th MayClass 8 | Science

All matter is made up of very small particles. In solid matter, these particles are closely packed, in liquid matter they are a little further apart, and in gaseous matter they are much further apart. 

Which of the following could be showing MELTING of matter?

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A. B.

C. D.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Manshakti has an equal number of 10 rupee notes, 5 rupee notes and 1 rupee notes. All the notes put together are worth Rs. 80. How many notes does he have in total?

A. 5 B. 13C. 15 D. 18

Correct Answer : C

19 th MayClass 8 | Maths

Manshakti has an equal number of 10 rupee notes, 5 rupee notes and 1 rupee notes. All the notes put together are worth Rs. 80. How many notes does he have in total?

A. 5B. 13C. 15D. 18

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Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Given below are the steps involved in scientific investigation.

1. Collect data or information through observation and other appropriate methods.2. Identify the hypothesis that can be tested and validated through the experiment.3. Design the experiment.4. Perform the experiment and collect data.5. Analyse the data collected.6. Validate your hypothesis. If invalid, reformulate the hypothesis and repeat steps 3 to 6.

Your grandfather is ill and goes to see a doctor. The doctor prescribes some medicines after talking to him. However, he wants to have the blood report of your grandfather. Which step in the process of investigation does this correspond to?

A. Step 1 B. Step 3C. Step 4 D. Step 6

Correct Answer : C

18 th MayClass 8 | Science

Given below are the steps involved in scientific investigation.

1. Collect data or information through observation and other appropriate

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methods.2. Identify the hypothesis that can be tested and validated through the experiment.3. Design the experiment.4. Perform the experiment and collect data.5. Analyse the data collected.6. Validate your hypothesis. If invalid, reformulate the hypothesis and repeat steps 3 to 6.

Your grandfather is ill and goes to see a doctor. The doctor prescribes some medicines after talking to him. However, he wants to have the blood report of your grandfather. Which step in the process of investigation does this correspond to?

A. Step 1B. Step 3C. Step 4D. Step 6

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Mickey, Minnie and Donald are picking berries. Minnie has picked 7 berries less than Mickey. Donald has picked 3 times as many berries as Mickey. If Minnie has picked 14 berries, how many has Donald picked?

A. 21 B. 35C. 42 D. 63

Correct Answer : D

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17 th MayClass 8 | Maths

Mickey, Minnie and Donald are picking berries. Minnie has picked 7 berries less than Mickey. Donald has picked 3 times as many berries as Mickey. If Minnie has picked 14 berries, how many has Donald picked?

A. 21B. 35C. 42D. 63

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

A. Persuaded in B. Persuaded forC. Persuaded by D. Persuaded

Correct Answer : C

16 th MayClass 8 | English

A. Persuaded inB. Persuaded forC. Persuaded byD. Persuaded

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Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

Which of these Indian brands is strongly associated with the cooperative movement in India?

A. Bata B. AmulC. Intel D. Dabur

Correct Answer : B

14 th MayClass 8 | Social Studies

Which of these Indian brands is strongly associated with the cooperative movement in India?

A. BataB. AmulC. IntelD. Dabur

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

A doctor always waits a minute or two before she/he takes the clinical thermometer out of a patient's mouth. What is the need for this?

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A. It takes time for the expansion of mercury to reach its final state.

B. The doctor wants to make sure that reading from the previous patient is cancelled.

C. The doctor waits for the patient to hold the thermometer steady in his/her mouth.

D. It is unnecessary, as the kink in the thermometer does not allow the mercury to fall back.

Correct Answer : A

13 th MayClass 8 | Science

A doctor always waits a minute or two before she/he takes the clinical thermometer out of a patient's mouth. What is the need for this?

A. It takes time for the expansion of mercury to reach its final state.B. The doctor wants to make sure that reading from the previous patient is cancelled.C. The doctor waits for the patient to hold the thermometer steady in his/her mouth.D. It is unnecessary, as the kink in the thermometer does not allow the mercury to fall back.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

In a class of 25 students, each student is given 3 sticks, of lengths- 3 cm, 4 cm and 6 cm. Each one is asked to make a triangle with the three sticks without bending or breaking them. 2 triangles are counted as 1 if they are congruent to each other. How many different triangles will the teacher get?

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A. 25B.

2C. 1 D. cannot be determined

Correct Answer : C

12 th MayClass 8 | Maths

In a class of 25 students, each student is given 3 sticks, of lengths- 3 cm, 4 cm and 6 cm. Each one is asked to make a triangle with the three sticks without bending or breaking them. 2 triangles are counted as 1 if they are congruent to each other. How many different triangles will the teacher get?

A. 25B.

2

C. 1D. cannot be determined

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Four thermometers are shown below. Which of these would be the MOST

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appropriate to measure our body temperature?

A. B.

C. D.

Correct Answer : B

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11 th MayClass 8 | Science

Four thermometers are shown below. Which of these would be the MOST appropriate to measure our body temperature?

A. B.

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C. D.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Rahul and Tapan are playing a guessing game with shapes. Rahul draws a quadrilateral and answers Tapan's questions as follows:

Tapan: Are all its sides equal?Rahul: Yes.Tapan: Are its diagonals equal?Rahul: No.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the shape that Rahul has drawn?

A. square B. rectangleC. parallelogram D. rhombus

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Correct Answer : D

10 th MayClass 8 | Maths

Rahul and Tapan are playing a guessing game with shapes. Rahul draws a quadrilateral and answers Tapan's questions as follows:

Tapan: Are all its sides equal?Rahul: Yes.Tapan: Are its diagonals equal?Rahul: No.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the shape that Rahul has drawn?

A. squareB. rectangleC. parallelogramD. rhombus

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

If I say,''Hold your horses,'' what do I mean?

A. Don't let the horses run away. B. Be patient, slow down.C. Do not shout at the horses. D. Tie the horses securely to the cart.

Correct Answer : B

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9 th MayClass 8 | English

If I say,''Hold your horses,'' what do I mean?

A. Don't let the horses run away.B. Be patient, slow down.C. Do not shout at the horses.D. Tie the horses securely to the cart.

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

Which of these coastal features provide a good source to catch marine fish, crabs and other marine edible species for the local fishermen?

A. Raised beach (beaches raised above the shoreline)

B. Tidal pool (depressions along the beach after the tidal)

C. Bay (a collection of water surrounded by land)

D. Islets (very small islands surrounded by water)

Correct Answer : B

7 th MayClass 8 | Social Studies

Which of these coastal features provide a good source to catch marine fish, crabs and other marine edible species for the local fishermen?

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A. Raised beach (beaches raised above the shoreline)B. Tidal pool (depressions along the beach after the tidal)C. Bay (a collection of water surrounded by land)D. Islets (very small islands surrounded by water)

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Which of the following would be a chemical change?

A. A metal on heating to a high temperature turns into liquid form.

B. A metal gets a greenish coating on exposure to air.

C. A metal is drawn into wires. D. A metal is beaten into thin sheets.

Correct Answer : B

6 th MayClass 8 | Science

Which of the following would be a chemical change?

A. A metal on heating to a high temperature turns into liquid form.B. A metal gets a greenish coating on exposure to air.C. A metal is drawn into wires.D. A metal is beaten into thin sheets.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

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A 'micrometre' ( µm) is a unit for measuring very small lengths, where 1 µm = 1 × 10 − 3 mm.

What is the diameter(in mm) of the cell shown above?

A. 0.00078 B. 0.0078C. 0.26 D. 7800

Correct Answer : B

5 th MayClass 8 | Maths

A 'micrometre' ( µm) is a unit for measuring very small lengths, where 1 µm = 1 × 10 − 3 mm. 

What is the diameter(in mm) of the cell shown above?

A. 0.00078B. 0.0078C. 0.26D. 7800

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Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

Sliced apples, when kept in water, take longer to turn brown than those kept outside. This is because of the enzymes, the proteins which speed up the biochemical reactions, present in an apple. Which of the following could be the reason for this?

A. The enzymes react with water and produce a white coating.

B. The enzymes do not have access to oxygen.

C. The enzymes cannot work at such low temperatures.

D. The enzymes die in the presence of water.

Correct Answer : B

4 th MayClass 8 | Science

Sliced apples, when kept in water, take longer to turn brown than those kept outside. This is because of the enzymes, the proteins which speed up the biochemical reactions, present in an apple. Which of the following could be the reason for this?

A. The enzymes react with water and produce a white coating.B. The enzymes do not have access to oxygen.C. The enzymes cannot work at such low temperatures.D. The enzymes die in the presence of water.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

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A square wire frame is cut open and then bent to form a regular hexagon. Each side of the square as well as of the hexagon formed is a whole number (when measured in cm). Which of these could be the perimeter of the hexagon?

A. 26 cm B. 45 cmC. 66 cm D. 96 cm

Correct Answer : D

3 rd may

Class 8 | Maths

A square wire frame is cut open and then bent to form a regular hexagon. Each side of the square as well as of the hexagon formed is a whole number (when measured in cm). Which of these could be the perimeter of the hexagon?

A. 26 cmB. 45 cmC. 66 cmD. 96 cm

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

Identify the sentence which has a word to rhyme with 'reel'.

A. The child ran down the stairs with her hand on the rail.

B. The fleet of ships looked lovely in the pale evening light.

C. A good doctor tries his best to heal even his sickest patient.

D. My friend looked up worriedly as she heard the door bell.

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Correct Answer : C

2 nd MayClass 8 | English

Identify the sentence which has a word to rhyme with 'reel'.

A. The child ran down the stairs with her hand on the rail.B. The fleet of ships looked lovely in the pale evening light.C. A good doctor tries his best to heal even his sickest patient.D. My friend looked up worriedly as she heard the door bell.

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

The following picture depicts the site of a megalithic ruins of South India. If you excavate these, which of the following remains you would likely to find?

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A. Images of Buddha B. Mughal CoinsC. Human burials D. Pallava Inscriptions

Correct Answer : C

30 th AprilClass 8 | Social Studies

The following picture depicts the site of a megalithic ruins of South India. If you excavate these, which of the following remains you would likely to find?

A. Images of BuddhaB. Mughal CoinsC. Human burialsD. Pallava Inscriptions

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Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

A car headlight bulb is marked 48 W 12 V. Can this bulb be used at home in place of a regular electric bulb?

A. Yes, it can. The bulb will glow much brighter.

B. Yes, it can. But the bulb will glow less brightly.

C. No, it cannot. The bulb will burn out. D. No, it cannot. The bulb will not fit into the holder.

Correct Answer : C

29 th AprilClass 8 | Science

A car headlight bulb is marked 48 W 12 V. Can this bulb be used at home in place of a regular electric bulb?

A. Yes, it can. The bulb will glow much brighter.B. Yes, it can. But the bulb will glow less brightly.C. No, it cannot. The bulb will burn out.D. No, it cannot. The bulb will not fit into the holder.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Five numbers, when arranged in ascending order, form a series in which the difference between each number and the number next to it is 7. If 8 and 36 are two of those numbers, which one of the following could be one of the other

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three numbers?

A. 14 B. 27C. 29 D. 35

Correct Answer : C

28 th AprilClass 8 | Maths

Five numbers, when arranged in ascending order, form a series in which the difference between each number and the number next to it is 7. If 8 and 36 are two of those numbers, which one of the following could be one of the other three numbers?

A. 14B. 27C. 29D. 35

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

The United Nations Committee for the Transport of Dangerous Goods has specified symbols to be used while transporting dangerous goods.

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Which of these substances would carry this sign while being transported?

A. Uranium B. PetrolC. LPG D. Coal

Correct Answer : A

27 th AprilClass 8 | Science

The United Nations Committee for the Transport of Dangerous Goods has specified symbols to be used while transporting dangerous goods.

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Which of these substances would carry this sign while being transported?

A. UraniumB. PetrolC. LPGD. Coal

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

According to the Flag Code of India, the length to width ratio of our National Flag should be 3 : 2. The flag should be made up of three rectangular sub-panels of equal width, with the top panel saffron, bottom panel green and the middle panel white, having the Ashok Chakra at its centre.

What is the length to the width ratio of each sub-panel in the flag?

A. 9:2 B. 9:4C. 3:2 D. 3:6

Correct Answer : A

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26 th April Class 8 | Maths

According to the Flag Code of India, the length to width ratio of our National Flag should be 3 : 2. The flag should be made up of three rectangular sub-panels of equal width, with the top panel saffron, bottom panel green and the middle panel white, having the Ashok Chakra at its centre.

What is the length to the width ratio of each sub-panel in the flag?

A. 9:2B. 9:4C. 3:2D. 3:6

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

The following headline appeared in a recent edition of The Times of India:

Which is the correct expansion of the given headline?

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A. Saurav Ganguly has retained as the Indian skipper.

B. Saurav Ganguly was been retained as the Indian skipper.

C. Saurav Ganguly has been retained as the Indian skipper.

D. Saurav Ganguly will be the new Indian skipper.

Correct Answer : C

25 th April Class 8 | English

The following headline appeared in a recent edition of The Times of India:

Which is the correct expansion of the given headline?

A. Saurav Ganguly has retained as the Indian skipper.B. Saurav Ganguly was been retained as the Indian skipper.C. Saurav Ganguly has been retained as the Indian skipper.D. Saurav Ganguly will be the new Indian skipper.

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

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The practice of slash-and-burn is a type of cultivation common in many places. Which of these is NOT an environmental problem caused by it?

A. Loss of fertility of soil. B. Cutting of trees and deforestationC. Depletion of ground water reserves D. Soil erosion leading to landslides

Correct Answer : D

22 th April Class 8 | Science

Which of the following body parts is most likely to help a mammal in camouflaging itself from its enemies?

A. EyesB. NailsC. HeartD. Fur

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Look at the hands of the clock shown here:

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How much time passes before the MINUTE hand of this clock reaches the position where the hour hand is at present?

A. 45 minutes B. 45 minutes 15 secondsC. 30 minutes D. 30 minutes 75 seconds

Correct Answer : D

21 th April Class 8 | Maths

Look at the hands of the clock shown here:

How much time passes before the MINUTE hand of this clock reaches the position where the hour hand is at present?

A. 45 minutesB. 45 minutes 15 secondsC. 30 minutes

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D. 30 minutes 75 seconds

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

For an average sized door, which of the following is closest to 1 metre?

A. Thickness B. WidthC. Height D. Surface area

Correct Answer : B

20 th April Class 8 | Science

For an average sized door, which of the following is closest to 1 metre?

A. Thickness

D. Surface area

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

The length of the worm shown next to the ruler below is about

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A. 7.5 cm B. 10 cmC. 15 cm D. 22.5 cm

Correct Answer : B

19 th April Class 8 | Maths

The length of the worm shown next to the ruler below is about

A. 7.5 cm

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B. 10 cmC. 15 cmD. 22.5 cm

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

Mr. Kolhe loves to travel. He likes to plan his travel according to the alphabetical order of the places. Which place will he go to first? Choose the correct answer from the list given in the box

A. BangaloreC. Bangkok

Correct Answer : A

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18 th April Class 8 | English

Mr. Kolhe loves to travel. He likes to plan his travel according to the alphabetical order of the places. Which place will he go to first? Choose the correct answer from the list given in the box

A. BangaloreB. BangripostC. BangkokD. Bangladesh

Saturday's Question | Class 8 | Social Studies

A family staying in which of these places is likely to have been displaced during the

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partition of India in 1947?

A. MaharashtraC. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : B

15 th April Class 8 | Science

Most gases become more soluble in a liquid as the temperature of the liquid is reduced. Which graph BEST shows this relationship?

A.

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B.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Which of the following will give the same answer as 2456 x 392?

A. 245.6 x 39.2C. 24.56 x 39200

Correct Answer : C

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C.

14 th April Class 8 | Maths

Which of the following will give the same answer as 2456 x 392?

A. 245.6 x 39.2B. 24560 x 3.92C. 24.56 x 39200D. 24560 x 3920

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Science

There are 8 balls M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T. 7 of them are identical, the 8th is either heavier or lighter.Only an accurate beam balance with

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2 pans is available.The result of 3 weighings is as shown:

Which is the odd ball, and is it heavier or lighter?

A. Q, heavier B. M, lighterC. O, lighter D. It is not possible to tell for sure

Correct Answer : C

13 th April Class 8 | Science

There are 8 balls M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T. 7 of them are identical, the 8th is either heavier or lighter.Only an accurate beam balance with 2 pans is available.The result of 3 weighings is as shown:

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Which is the odd ball, and is it heavier or lighter?

A. Q, heavierB. M, lighterC. O, lighterD. It is not possible to tell for sure

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | Maths

Which of these could have a value of 120%?

A. the increase in the number of students in a school during a year.

B. the marks scored by a student in a test of 500 marks.

C. the discount on a music system priced at Rs. 18000.

D. the decrease in the number of polio cases in a particular district.

Correct Answer : A

12 th April Class 8 | Maths

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Which of these could have a value of 120%?

A. the increase in the number of students in a school during a year.B. the marks scored by a student in a test of 500 marks.C. the discount on a music system priced at Rs. 18000.D. the decrease in the number of polio cases in a particular district.

Yesterday's Question | Class 8 | English

Choose the suffix that could be added to the base word 'fresh'

A. -ing B. -edC. -ment D. -ness

Correct Answer : D

11 th April Class 8 | English

Choose the suffix that could be added to the base word 'fresh'

A. -ingB. -ed

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C. -mentD. -ness