NSTSE Sample Paper Class 8

Class : 8 Mathematics
1. In the figure, ABCD is a rhombus and ABDE is a
parallelogram.
A B

36º
E D C

Given that EDC is a straight line and  AED = 36°, find
 BAD.
(A) 36° (B) 72° (C) 108° (D) 120°
2. What is the area of the shaded region ?
15 cm

8 cm

12 cm
(A) 48 cm2 (B) 72 cm2 (C) 120 cm2 (D) 24 cm2
3. If x and y are directly proportional, find the respective
values of x1 , x2 and y1 in the table given.
x 3 x1 x2 10
y 30 50 80 y1

(A) x1 = 8; x2 = 2; y1 = 100 (B) x1 = 5; x2 = 8; y1 = 100
(C) x1 = 2; x2 = 8; y1 = 100 (D) x1 = 5, x2 = 8, y1 = 120

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4. Which of the following statements is true ?
18 9 9 18
(A)
35 7 7 35
2 3 1 2 3 1
(B)
3 5 2 3 5 2
2 1 7 2 7 1 7
(C)
3 5 15 3 15 5 15
3 27 12 3 27 12
(D)
4 15 5 4 15 5
5. Which one of the following solids can be obtained by
folding the given net ?

4
5 3
2
1 6

3 6 4 6 5
(A) 6 (B) (C) (D)
3
3

1 4 3 4

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Class : 8 Physics
6. A plane mirror is inclined at 30o to the bench. A ray
of light is directed so that it hits the mirror at an angle
of 20o to the surface of the mirror. What is the angle
of reflection ?

Mirror
70
20
30
Bench

(A) 20o (B) 40o (C) 65o (D) 70o
7. Which of the mercury barometers shown below
indicate the highest air pressure ?

Mercury Mercury Mercury Mercury

(A) (B) (C) (D)
8. The given diagram shows the path of a light ray X,
directed at a plane mirror.

P
O

X N
M

Which of the following is the correct reflected ray ?
(A) M (B) N (C) O (D) P

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9. Observe the figures given below.
Initial position of balloon Final position of balloon
Balloon
Direction ‘Y’

Wooden
block
Direction ‘Z’
Which statement is true ?
(A) A push force is acting in direction Y.
(B) Frictional force is acting in direction Z.
(C) A magnetic force pulls the balloon in direction Y.
(D) Both (A) and (B)
10. Four forces P, Q, R and S of different magnitudes were
used to push the same object over the same type of
surface over a distance. Based on the table given below,
which force is of the higher magnitude ?
Force Distance moved Time taken
A. P 130 cm 7 seconds
B. Q 130 cm 13 seconds
C. R 90 cm 7 seconds
D. S 90 cm 13 seconds

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Class : 8 Chemistry

11. Identify an incorrect statement.
(A) CNG and LPG are clean fuels.
(B) Petroleum is refined in a petroleum refinery.
(C) Petroleum products are called petrochemicals.
(D) Coal does not cause any pollution when burnt.
12. Metal P reacts with water and dilute hydrochloric
acid. Metal Q does not react with water but reacts
with dilute hydrochloric acid. Metal R does not react
with water and dilute hydrochloric acid. Which one
shows their reactivity in a decreasing order ?
(A) P, Q, R (B) P, R, Q
(C) R, Q, P (D) Q, R, P
13. Which of given statements is true ?
(A) Carbon dioixide is used to extinguish fires involving
oil and petrol.
(B) Water is not suitable for fires involving electrical
equipments.
(C) Water is the best extinguisher for fires involving
inflammable materials.
(D) Both (A) and (B).

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14. A copper coin is kept immersed in a solution of silver
nitrate for some time. What will happen to the coin
and the colour of the solution ?
(A) Silver metal will be deposited on the coin and
solution will turn blue
(B) Solution will remain colourless and coin will turn blue
(C) Both solution and the coin will turn blue
(D) Both solution and the coin will become colourless
15. Match the entries in Column I with those in Column II.
Column - I Column - II
(A) Silk (1) Rope
(B) Nylon (2) Sweater
(C) Acrylic (3) Bottle
(D) Plastic (4) Saree
(A) A–1, B–3, C–4, D–2 (B) A–2, B–4, C–3, D–1
(C) A–3, B–1, C–4, D–2 (D) A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3

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Class : 8 Biology
16. Identify the suitable term based on the given
information.

The cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and
fungi for food, fiber, biofuel and other products used
to sustain and enhance human life.

(A) Biosphere (B) Agriculture
(C) Sanctuary (D) National park
17. The characteristics given below belong to :

Five-part body plan
Radial symmetry
Spiny outer covering

(A) Mollusca (B) Echinodermata
(C) Annelids (D) Arthropoda
18. The organisms given below reproduces by

(A) fission. (B) fusion.
(C) spores. (D) conjugation.

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19. The diagram given shows the reproduction processes
of three organisms P, Q and R.

P Q R
Which of the above shows the process of asexual
reproduction being taking place ?
(A) Only P (B) Only P and Q
(C) Only R (D) Only P and R
20. Diagrams given below are the organelles of a cell.
Which of the following organelles helps in conversion
of energy ?

(A) (B)

(C) (D)

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Class : 8 Critical Thinking
21. A situation/statement is given below followed by four
options. Choose the best reason.
If your father differes with you
(A) you should hold back your ideas and obey him.
(B) you should leave the place.
(C) you should put forward your point of view and discuss
with him the pros and cons of the case.
(D) you should ask your mother to favour you.
22. Following the arrows given in the diagram, how many
different routes are there from P to Q ?
P

Q
(A) 4 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 9
23. Arrange the following words in a logical sequence.

1. Gold 2. Iron 3. Sand 4. Platinum 5. Diamond
(A) 2, 4, 3, 5, 1 (B) 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
(C) 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 (D) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
24. 1 cut of a circle divides it into 2 parts. 2 cuts of a circle
divides it into at most 4 parts. Then 4 cuts of a circle
divides it into at most how many parts ?
(A) 11 (B) 9 (C) 10 (D) 12
25. A 66 - seater bus picks up a passenger at the 1st bus
stop, 2 passengers at the 2nd one, 3 passengers at the
3rd bus stop and so on. At what stop will all the seats
be filled ?
(A) 9th (B) 10th (C) 8th (D) 11th

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