KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, AGRA REGION
BLUE PRINT FOR MATHEMATICS CLASS VIII FOR SESSION ENDING EXAMINATION -2021-2022
S.N NAME OF Formation of Understanding ABILITY TO COMPUTE PROBLEM SOLVING TOTAL
O. CHAPTER number correctly basic concepts ABILITY WEIGH
[Objective Type] [Objective/MCQ VSA SA LA VSA SA(02 LA(03 TAGE
(1MARK) Type ] (01 (02 (03 (01 MARKS) MARKS)
MARK) MARKS) MARKS) MARK)
(1MARK)
Algebraic
1 Expressions 1(1) 1(2) ---- 2(1) ---- ---- ---- ---- 05
And Identities
Visualising
2 1(2) 1(1) 1(1) ---- ---- 1(1) ---- ---- 05
Solid Shapes
3 Mensuration 1(1) 1(2) ---- ---- 3(1) ---- ---- ---- 06
Exponents
4 1(1) 1(1) ---- 2(1) ---- 1(1) ---- ---- 05
And Powers
Direct And
5 Inverse 1(2) 1(2) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 04
Proportion
6 Factorisation 1(1) 1(1) ---- ---- ---- 1(1) 2(1) ---- 05
Introduction
7. 1(1) ---- 1(1) ---- ---- ---- ---- 3(1) 05
To Graphs
Playing With
8. 1(1) 1(1) 1(1) ---- ---- ---- 2(1) ---- 05
Numbers
TOTAL
1(10) 1(10) 1(3) 2(2) 3(1) 1(3) 2(2) 3(1) 40(32)
QUESTIONS
[TOTAL 32 Questions: 01 mark (26 questions), 02 marks (04 questions) & 03 marks (02 questions) in 90 minutes]
NOTE – Questions to be framed to assess learning outcomes as per Alternative Academic Calendar (AAC) issued by NCERT and Creative & Critical
Thinking (CCT) Skills of students.
“KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGTHAN, AGRA REGION”
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (SEE TERM-II) 2021-2022
CLASS – VIII
SUBJECT – MATHEMATICS
TIME: 90 MINUTES M.M.: 40
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
• All questions are compulsory.
• The question paper consists of 32 questions divided into four section – A, B, C and D
• Section A and B contains 10 questions of one mark each.
• Section C and D contains 6 questions out of which 3 questions of one mark each, 2 questions of
two marks each and 1 question of 3 marks.
• Internal choice is given in 1 question of 2 mark and 1 question of 3 marks.
• Use of calculator is not allowed.
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SECTION A
Q1 The expression 𝑥 4 𝑦 3 − 3𝑥𝑦𝑧 + 2𝑧 2 is binomial. True/ False 1
Q2 A polyhedron has 8 faces, 6 vertices and 12 edges. (True / False) 1
Q3 Write the number of minimum faces in a polyhedron. 1
Q4 1 𝑚3 = ⋯ … … … 𝐿 1
Q5 Express 0.000000003526 in Standard form 1
Q6 “If the number of articles purchased increases, the total cost also increases” is an 1
example of direct proportion? (True / False)
Q7 “The time taken for a fixed journey and the speed of the vehicle” is an example of 1
indirect proportion? (True / False)
Q8 Simplify 20𝑎𝑏(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) ÷ 5𝑏(𝑎 − 𝑏) 1
Q9 Write the ordinate of the point whose co-ordinate is (3, −2) 1
Q10 Find value of A so that 1 A is true. 1
× A
9 A
1
Section B
Q11 Expression (3x – 4y) (3x + 4y) is
(a) 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 (b) 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 1
(c) 9𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 (d) 3𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2
Q12 Value of the expression 6𝑥𝑦(𝑥 − 𝑦) when 𝑥 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 2 is
(a) 6 (b) 12 1
(c) 18 (d) 36
Q13 Which of the following is not a polyhedron?
(a) pyramid (b) cuboid 1
(c) triangular prism (d) cone
Q14 The area of the rhombus whose diagonals are 8 cm and 12 cm is
(a) 96 𝑐𝑚2 (b) 48 𝑐𝑚2 1
(c) 24 𝑐𝑚2 (d) 84 𝑐𝑚2
Q15 If each edge of a cube is doubled, Then its surface area increase
(a) 2 times (b) three times 1
(c) 4 times (d) 6 times
Q16 Value of (25 − 52 + 3−2 + 2−3 )0 is
(a) 0 (b) 1 1
(c) 2 (d) 3
Q17 A loaded bus travels 28 km in 50 minutes. If the speed remains the same, the
distance travelled by bus in 5 hours is 1
(a) 186 km (b) 168 km
(c) 84 km (d) 93 km
Q18 A car takes 2 hours to reach a destination by travelling at the speed of 60km/h.
How long will it take when the car travels at the speed of 80km/h?
(a) 60 minutes (b) 30 minutes 1
(c) 80 minutes (d) 90 minutes
Q19 Factorization of 𝑎4 − 𝑏 4 is
(a) (𝑎 − 𝑏)(𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) (b) (𝑎 − 𝑏)(𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )
(c) (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) (d) (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) 1
2
Q20 If number 21y5 is a multiple of 9, where y is a digit, then 𝑦 is
(a) 0 (b) 1 1
(c) 2 (d) 3
Section C
Q21 If for a polyhedron 𝐹 = 10, 𝑉 = 8, then calculate value of 𝐸 1
Q22 From the given figure, what is the co-ordinate of point “C”.
Q23 If three-digit number 21y is a multiple of 3, then what is the minimum value of 1
digit y?
Q24 Using identity, evaluate 972 2
Q25 155 ×65 2
Evaluate : 310 ×25
Q26 Find the TOTAL area of the following field. All dimensions are in meters.
OR
Rukshar painted the outside of the cabinet of measure 1𝑚1m x 2 m x 1.5 m. Find
the surface area she needed to paint except the bottom of the cabinet.
Section D
3
Q27 Find the number of vertices of pentagonal prisms. 1
Q28 Find the value of 23 × (20 + 2−1 ) 1
Q29 Factories: 4𝑝2 − 9𝑞 2 1
Q30 Simplify (5𝑥 2 + 25𝑥 + 20) ÷ 5(𝑥 + 2) 2
OR
Find the error in the given statement and also write it correctly.
(a-4)2 = a2 - 16
Q31 Find the value of ‘A’ and ‘B’ so that 2
Q32 The graph below describes a journey of Rohan that has several parts to it, each 3
represented by a different straight line. Study the graph and answer the following
questions:
(i) The speed between 9:00 to 11:00 is
(a) 10 km/ hour (b) 15 km/hour
(c) 20 km/hour (d) 25 km/hour
(ii) Between which period of time Rohan was not travelling any distance?
(a) 11:00 – 12:00 (b) 12:00 – 13:00
(c) 13:00 – 14:00 (d) None of these
(iii) What distance did he travel between 12:00 to 12:30?
(a) 10 km (b) 20 km
(c) 30 km (d) 40 km
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“KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGTHAN, AGRA REGION”
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (SEE TERM-II) 2021-2022
CLASS – VIII
SUBJECT – MATHEMATICS
ANSWER KEY / MARKING SCHEAME
SECTION A
Q1 False 1
Q2 True 1
Q3 4 1
Q4 1000 1
Q5 3.526 × 10−9 1
Q6 True 1
Q7 True 1
Q8 4𝑎(𝑎 + 𝑏) 1
Q9 - 2 1
Q10 A=6 1
SECTION B
Q11 (𝑎)9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 1
Q12 (d) 36 1
Q13 (d) cone 1
Q14 (b) 48 𝑐𝑚2 1
Q15 (c) 4 times 1
Q16 (b) 1 1
Q17 (b) 168 km 1
Q18 (d) 90 minutes 1
Q19 (a) (𝑎 − 𝑏)(𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) 1
Q20 (b) 1 1
SECTION C
Q21 16 1
Q22 (6, 10) 1
Q23 0 1
1
Q24 972 = (100 − 3)2 0.5
= 1002 + 32 − 2 × 100 × 3 0.5
= 10000 + 9 − 600 0.5
= 9409 0.5
Q25 (𝟑 × 𝟓)𝟓 × (𝟐 × 𝟑)𝟓 0.5
𝟑𝟏𝟎 × 𝟐𝟓
35 × 55 × 25 × 35 0.5
310 × 25
310 × 25 × 55
0.5
310 × 25
310−10 × 25−5 × 55 = 30 × 20 × 55 = 55 0.5
Q26 Total area = 𝑎𝑟 ∆𝐷𝐹𝐶 + 𝑎𝑟 ||FCBH + ar ∆ABH + 𝑎𝑟 ∆𝐴𝐺𝐸 + ar ∆EGD
1 0.5
𝑎𝑟 ∆𝐷𝐹𝐶 = × 100 × 120 = 6000 𝑠𝑞 𝑚
2
80 × (120 + 80)
𝑎𝑟 ||FCBH = = 8000 𝑠𝑞 𝑚 0.5
2
1 0.5
ar ∆ABH = × 80 × 40 = 1600 𝑠𝑞 𝑚
2
1
ar ∆AGE = × 100 × 60 = 3000 𝑠𝑞 𝑚 0.5
2
1 0.5
ar ∆EGD = × 100 × 160 = 8000 𝑠𝑞 𝑚
2
Total area = 6000 + 8000 + 1600 + 3000 + 8000 = 26600 sq m
0.5
OR
Total Area to be painted = Lateral Surface area + Area of top
0.5
= 2h (l+b) +lb
1
=2x1.5(1+2) + 1x2 sq.m
1
= 11 sq.m
0.5
SECTION D
Q27. Number of vertices = 2 x number of sides 0.5
= 2 x 5 = 10 0.5
Q28 1 0.5
8 × (1 + )
2
3
= 8 × = 12 0.5
2
Q29 (2𝑝)2 − (3𝑞)2 0.5
2
= (2𝑝 + 3𝑞)(2𝑝 − 3𝑞) 0.5
Q30 5(𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 4) ÷ 5(𝑥 + 4) 0.5
= 5(𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 4𝑥 + 4) ÷ 5(𝑥 + 4) 0.5
= 5{𝑥(𝑥 + 1) + 4(𝑥 + 1)} ÷ 5(𝑥 + 4) 0.5
= 5(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 4) ÷ 5(𝑥 + 4) = (𝑥 + 1) 0.5
OR
Error : Identity (a-b)2 is not used correctly. 1
Correct statement : (a-4)2 = a2 -8a+16 1
Q31 A + 5 = 7 + 5 = 12 → A = 7 1
3+2+1= 6=𝐵 1
Q32 (i) (b) 15 km/hour 1
(ii) (a) 11:00 – 12:00 1
(iii) (c) 30 km 1
