1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. france

Vikas Bharati Public School
Sample Paper ( Session 2014-15)
Class VIII
PSA
Time : 1½ Hrs
M.M 80
_____________________________________________________________________________
General Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The question paper contains 11 printed pages with all the 9 subjects given separately.
Each question carries 1 mark.
Read the instructions carefully for each question.
Circle your answer (a , b, c or d) properly in the OMR sheet with blue/black ball point pen without
overwriting.
5. Submit your OMR sheet to your teacher after exam.
ENGLISH
Complete the passage by choosing the correct option from those given below –
It must (1) __________________ experience. The earthquake began with strong side to side movements
which knocked down (2) __________________ standing. Then, (3) _____________ movements, a vast
rumbling and reverberating noise as of an artillery bombardment or a hundred aeroplanes in the sky
and (4) _____________ in innumerable places out of huge fissures and craters and rose to about ten or
twelve feet.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
a)
has been a terrible
b)
have been a terrible
c)
had been terrible
d)
have been the terrible
a)
every person who was
b)
many person who was
c)
some person who was
d)
any person who were
a)
their were up and down
b)
there were up and down
c)
there was up and down
d)
there are up and down
a)
water gushing out
b)
water was gushing out
c)
water gush out
d)
water gushed out
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or group of underlined words in the following
sentence –
The most difficult question was that of the terrorism.
6)
a)
Suggestion
b)
decision
c)
Discussion
d)
issue
Find the synonym of the word scarcely (Page No 1 of 11)
She scarcely had a chance to have a say in the family matters.
7)
a)
Rarely
b)
never
c)
Seldom
d)
hardly
Choose the most appropriate interpretation of the underlined words in relation to the sentence given
below –
You always take a long time getting to the point.
a)
You beat about the bush.
b)
c)
You are late in taking decisions.
d)
8)
9)
You are reluctant to remark pointedly.
You are slow in the uptake.
Rahul’s indulging in bad habits is not a reflection on his upbringing.
a)
Rahul’s character shows his poor upbringing.
b)
Rahul is to be blamed for his bad habits.
c)
Rahul’s upbringing is not to be blamed for his bad habits.
d)
Rahul’s habits bring no glory to his family.
Choose the best option to substitute the underlined words in the following sentence –
Priyanka is too coy to express her feelings in front of anyone.
10)
a)
Daring
b)
shy
c)
Gregarious
d)
outing
Complete the sentence given below by choosing the correct options
It is necessary to speak and write _________________
a)
Well
b)
better
c)
Good
d)
neat
HINDI
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vuqHko ugha djrkA mls Hkw[kksa ejuk ilan gS] ij ijra= jguk ughaA ijk/khu O;fDr lnk nwljksa dk eq¡g rkdrk gS] mlds
ikl Lo;a fu.kZ; ysus dk vf/kdkj ugha gksrk] mldh lksp mldh viuh ugha gksrhA ifj.kkeLo:i mldh vkRek dk guu
gksrk pyk tkrk gS] mldk vkRelEeku u"V gksrk tkrk gS] mldh cqn~f/k dqfa Br gksrh pyh tkrh gS] mls foosd dk Kku
ugha jgrkA tM+or gks] og nwljksa dh vkKk dk ikyu djrs gq, gh og viuk thou fcrk;k djrk gSA bl izdkj
ijk/khu O;fDr ds thou dk fodkl #d tkrk gSA Hkko ,oa foosd 'kwU; gks] mls viekfur thou fcrkuk iM+rk gSA
ijk/khurk dh yTtk dk dyad lnSo mlds ekFks ij yxk jgrk gS vkSj lius esa Hkh mls lq[k dh izkfIr ugha gksrhA pkgs
fiatjs esa can fpfM+;k gks ;k [kw¡Vs ls c¡/kh xk;] Lora=rk lHkh dks ilan gSA
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MATHEMATICS
Directions : (Q1 – Q5) Study the following graph carefully to answer the questions that follow:
Number of students (number in thousands) passing and failing in an Entrance Exams from six different
cities. The total number of students in each city comprises the number of students passing and the
number of students failing in the entrance exam.
1)
What is the respective ratio of number of students passing in the entrance exam from city
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M to those passing from city Q?
a)
2)
11 : 7
b)
9 : 11
c)
7 : 12
d)
9:5
What is the average number of students failing in the examination from cities L and M
together ?
a)
3)
22570
b)
20180
c)
21650
d)
28750
What is the total number of students failing in the entrance exam from all the cities
together?
a)
175000
b)
16800
c)
217500
d)
168000
4)
Number of students failing in the entrance exam from city P is what percent of the total number of
students from that city ?(rounded off to two digits after decimal)
a)
29.75
b)
32.48
c)
39.13
d)
27.19
5)
Number of students passing in the examination from city O is approximately what percent of the total
number of students passing in the examination from all cities together ?
a)
14
b)
26
c)
21
d)
9
6)
A man reads 3/8 of a book on a day and 4/5 of the remainder on the second day. If the
number of pages still unread are 40, how many pages did the book contain ?
a)
320
b)
330
c)
340
d)
350
7)
The length of a rectangle is 2 cm lesser than three times its breadth. If the perimeter of the
rectangle is 36 cm , what would be its area ?
a)
8)
65 sq cm
c)
40 sq cm
d)
80 sq cm
168 sq cm
b)
192 sq cm
c)
154 sq cm
d)
140 sq cm
If the price of an item triples , the increase is what percent of the new price ?
a)
10)
b)
What will be the area of a circle if the perimeter of its semi circle is 36 cm ?
a)
9)
52 sqcm
33
ଵ
ଷ
%
b)
ଶ
66 ଷ %
c)
100 %
d)
250 %
c)
25 %
d)
50 %
What percent of the entire figure is shaded ?
a)
20 %
b)
30 %
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SCIENCE
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions by choosing only one correct option:
Earth is the third planet in terms of distance from the sun with a single natural satellite called moon. The
earth is a peculiar planet because of its ability to allow the origin, evolution and sustenance of life. The
various factors that helped the earth to achieve this include:
•
•
•
•
Presence of all essential elements such as nitrogen, CO2 and oxygen in the atmosphere,
Presence of liquid water in oceans, rivers etc.
Presence of protective layer of ozone
Presence of appropriate temperature conditions
The earth, as a planet, shows two types of motions called Rotational motion and revolutionary
motion.
a) Rotational motion: The earth rotates on its rotational axis that passes through the North pole and
South pole despite the fact that it is tilted along its own axis.
b) Revolution motion: In this motion, the earth revolves round the sun in its specific orbit that it
competes in 365.25 days.
1) Every fourth year on the earth has
a)365 days
b) 366 days
c) 364 days
d) 365.25 days
2) Global warming on Earth is due to presence of
c) oceans
a) ozone layer
b) carbon dioxide
d) oxygen gas
3) The day & night on the Earth is due to
a) revolution of earth b) rotation of earth
c) revolution of moon
d) rotation of moon
4) One year on the earth is of
a) 365 days
b) 366 days
c) 364 days
d) 365.25 days
5) Earth is a unique planet because
a) it has moon
c) it has life on it
b) it revolves around sun
d) it is third planet from sun
6) The change in seasons on the Earth is due to
a) Revolution of earth
b) rotation of earth
c) revolution of moon
d) rotation of moon
7) The type of crop dependant on monsoon is
a) kharif crop
b) rabi crop
c) cotton
d) wheat
8) The branch of agriculture that deals with the rearing and management of the livestock is
a)Pisciculture
b) apiculture
c) animal husbandry
d) sericulture
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9) Which gases are liberated during electrolysis of water?
a) oxygen & nitrogen
b) oxygen & carbon dioxide
c) hydrogen & oxygen
d) nitrogen & hydrogen
10) Electric current passes through a conductor by the movement of
a) Ions
b) electrons
c) neutrons
d) protons
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1) The first Europeans to come to India were
a) British
b) Dutch
c) French
d) Portuguese
c) Lord Wellesley
d) Warren Hasting
2) The first Governor- General of Bengal was
a) Lord Cornwallis b) Lord Clive
3) The beginning of the British political sway over India can be traced to the battle of
a) Buxar
b) Plassey
c) Wandiwash
d) Panipat
4) The northern Plains in India are called ________ bowl of the country .
a) food
b) rice
c) maize
d) wheat
5) The resources that are found everywhere are called ________ resources .
a) localized
b) ubiquitous
c) biotic
d) potential
6) What is the percentage of fresh water available on the surface of the Earth ?
a) 33%
b) 3%
c) 75%
d) 36%
7) Deciduous Forests are also Known as ____________ forests .
a) monsoon
b) tidal
c) evergreen
d) desert
8) Which of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian Constitution ?
a) Presidential Government
b) Parliamentary Government
c) Federal Government
d) Independent judiciary
9) Right to Constitutional Remedies comes under _________
a) fundamental rights b) legal rights
c) constitutional rights
d) natural rights
c) special court
d) british court
10) Lok Adalat is also known as __________
a)People’s court
b) legal court
FRENCH
Lisez le texte et répondez aux questions:
Aujourd’hui il y a un match de cricket entre lInde et le Pakistan. La famille Kapoor est dans le salon.
M.Kapoor et son fils Ansh regardent la télé. Le cricket, c’est leur passion . Ansh joue au cricket à l’école
aussi. Si, l’Inde gagne le match M.Kapoor sera très content. Sa femme et sa fille, Neha n’aiment pas le
cricket . Neha joue au basketball. Les sports sont très important. Nous serons toujours en bonne forme.
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1)
M.Kapoor et Ansh, qu’est-ce qu’il font?
a)Regarder la television
2)
d) Faire des courses
Pourquoi est-ce que les sports sont importants?
a)
c)
3)
b)Parler avec les amis c) Jouer au cricket
Nous sommes contents
Nous serons en bonne forme
b)
d)
Nous serons fatigues
Nous voulons jouer
À quel jeu Neha joue-t-elle?
a)Volleyball
b)Basketball
c) Kho-kho
d) Cricket
CIVILISATION
4)
On célèbre “la fête des rois” le ____________________
a)7 janvier
5)
d) Le jour de l’an
b) Mardi Gras
c) Noël
d) La fête nationale
b) Directeur
c) Homme d’affaires
d) Fonctionnaire
b) Médecin
c) Musicien
d) Fonctionnaire
c) Afrique
d) Amérique
c) La seine
d) Le rhône
La france est en ______________
a)Asie
10)
c) Pâques
Il travaille dans une administration publique de l’état, il est ___________
a)Architecte
9)
b) Noël
Il travaille dans le milieu des affaires, il est __________
a)Musicien
8)
d) 16 janvier
En juillet, on fête ______________
a)La Toussaint
7)
c) 13 novembre
Nous mangeons “des oeufs au chocolat” quand on célèbre _____________
a)Mardi gras
6)
b) 6 janvier
b) Europe
Quelle rivière divise Paris en deux parties:
a) le rhin
b)La Garonne
SANSKRIT
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Skype may be the answer to a lot of things you've always wanted, but didn't know were possible. For
example, a way to talk to family members in different parts of the country for free. A way to call people
abroad (on their phones or cell phones) for less money. A way to be there for important life events when
you can't be there in person. Skype is a service that lets you call other Skype users anywhere in the world,
and talk to them for free. You can even talk to each other live over video.
All of this is possible through a technology called voice over IP, or VoIP (pronounced "voyp"). VoIP is a
method of transmitting the human voice over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Skype uses VoIP to let you
make phone calls, video calls, group calls, and more over the internet, instead of using traditional phone
lines. Skype's most popular features are free, including basic calling, video, and messaging. If you want
something that's included in one of the paid services, payment options vary depending on the features
you choose.
Pay As You Go: To pay for extra features as you go, you'll need to purchase something called Skype
Credit for your account. Skype Credit is how you pay for anything on Skype that's not part of a
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subscription. It's kind of like buying tokens (or charging up your MetroCard) so you can ride the
subway.
Subscription: You can purchase a regular subscription that lasts 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months. When
it expires, Skype will renew it automatically using the payment method you have on file. (You can still
cancel your subscription at any time.)
Skype Premium: With Skype Premium, you have two options. You can either purchase a day pass, or a
Skype Premium subscription that lasts 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months.
1) The popular free features of Skype are __.
a) basic calling
b) video
c) messaging
d) all of the above
2) Skype’s regular subscription lasts for
a) 1 month
b) 3 months c) 12 months
d) All of these
3) Skype is possible through a technology called ___.
a) VIIP
b) VoIP
c) VooP
d) None of these
4) How many options are available with Skype Premium ?
a) four
b) two
c) three
d) five
5) Which of the following statements is TRUE ?
a) Skype provides the additional features.
b) To pay for extra features as you go, you'll need to purchase something called Skype Credit for your
account.
c) Both (a) & (b)
d) None of these
6) Skype is a ____ that lets you call other Skype users anywhere in the world
a) Hardware
b) Software c) Service
d) None of these
7) What is true about Skype’s credit ?
a) Is how you pay for anything on Skype that's not part of a subscription.
b) Is free for everyone
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these
8) What is true about the Skype Subscription ?
a) When it expires, Skype will renew it automatically using the payment method.
b) There is no scope for renewal.
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of these
9) Using Skype, you can even talk to each other live over __.
a) video
b) chat
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of these
10) Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE ?
a) Skype is possible through traditional phone lines
b) Skype is a way to be there for important life events when you can't be there in person.
c) Both (a) & (b)
d) None of these
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1)
a)
____________ is the most intelligent sea mammal .
Whale
b)
dolphin
c)
octopus
d)
seals
d)
Praveen Singh
2) The real name of the writer ‘Prem Chand ‘ is ____________
a)
Ram Lal
b)
Dhanpath Rai c)
Hari Prasad
3) With which country has India lodged protest against issuances of stapled visas .
a)
U.S.A
b)
U.K
c)
China
d)
South Korea
d)
Dilshad Garden
4) Which city centre metro station shut down for two days?
a)
5)
b)
Noida
c)
Rithala
How many triangles are there in the figure below ?
a)
6)
Gurgaon
5
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
In this question one number is missing . on the basis of common characteristics select the correct
alternative.
a)36
b) 30
c)37
d)25
Study the table carefully to answer the following questions .
Sale (in crores) of number of units by six different companies .
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YEAR
COMPANY
A
B
C
D
E
F
2003
2004
110
91
103
112
72
64
118
93
153
166
169
56
2005
143
85
100
78
154
120
2006
126
99
128
83
98
70
2007
152
69
96
135
140
176
2008
195
35
56
198
192
52
7) Which company has sold the maximum number of units over the year ?
a) A
b) C
c) D
d) E
8) Which company has sold the minimum number of units over the years ?
a) A
b) B
c) D
d) F
9) What is the average number of units sold (in crores) in the year 2007 ?
a) 121
b) 127
c)128
d) 130
10) What is the difference between number of units (in crores) sold by company D in the year 2003 and the year
2005 ?
a) 32
b) 34
c) 36
d) 38
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