Mathematics Test Paper - Class 8 (CBSE)
Chapter 1: Rational Numbers
Max Marks: 20 | Time: 40 minutes
Section A - Objective Type Questions (1 mark each x 5 = 5 marks)
Attempt all questions.
1. Which of the following is the standard form of the rational number (-12/16)?
a) -3/4 b) 3/-4 c) -6/8 d) 6/-8
2. The additive inverse of 7/9 is:
a) -7/9 b) 9/7 c) 7/-9 d) 0
3. Zero is the identity element for which operation on rational numbers?
a) Addition b) Subtraction c) Multiplication d) Division
4. Rational numbers are closed under:
a) Addition and Subtraction b) Multiplication and Division
c) Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication d) All four operations
5. How many rational numbers are there between 2/5 and 3/5?
a) None b) One c) Infinitely many d) Three
Section B - Short Answer Questions (2 marks each x 4 = 8 marks)
Answer any four questions.
6. Find the product: (-3/4) x (2/9)
7. Represent the rational number -5/4 on a number line.
8. Show that addition of rational numbers is associative using 1/3, 2/5, 3/4
9. Write any two rational numbers between -1/2 and 1/2.
10. Simplify and state the property used:
(-2/3 + -5/6) + 2/3
Section C - Long Answer Questions (3 marks each x 2 = 6 marks)
Answer any two questions.
11. Simplify:
[(-7/12 ÷ 2/3) x (4/5)]
12. Using the properties of rational numbers, simplify and justify each step:
(-2/7 + 5/7) + (3/7 + -6/7)
13. Fill in the blank to make the statement true:
If (a/b) x 1 = a/b, then 1 is the _______ element for multiplication.
Instructions for Students:
- Use separate steps and box the final answer.
- Show rough work wherever required.
- Attempt all parts for full marks.
- Diagrams (number lines) must be neat and labelled.
