D A V INSTITUTIONS, SOUTH ZONE C & D

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION 2023-24

CLASS : VIII TIME : 3 HRS
SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS TOTAL : 80 MARKS
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
2. QNS 1 TO 12 CARRY 1 MARK EACH
3. QNS 13 TO 14 (CASE STUDY) CARRY 4 MARKS EACH
4. QNS 15 TO 22 CARRY 2 MARKS EACH
5. QNS 23 TO 30 CARRY 3 MARKS EACH
6. QNS 31 TO 34 CARRY 5 MARKS EACH

SECTION – A
1. One of the exterior angle of a parallelogram is 1000 , then its interior opposite angle is
a) 600 b) 700 c) 1100 d) 800
2. If 211 ÷ 26 = 22n – 1, then value of n is
a) 3 b) 4 c) 6 d) 9
3. A dinner set is marked at Rs.2600.If the shopkeeper offers 10% discount on it then
the discount given is
a) Rs.120 b) Rs. 230 c) Rs 260 d) Rs 190
5𝑦+4 3
4. The solution for the equation = is
2𝑦 −4 4
a) – 2 b) −1/2 c) 3 d) 2
5. Among the following points which one lies on x – axis
a) (3,4) b) (0,7) c) (5,0) d) (6,6)
6. If the area of one face of a cubical box is 100 cm2 then its volume is
a) 1000 cm3 b)100 cm3 c) 600 cm3 d) 240 cm3
7. The degree of the polynomial − 7𝑥 2 + 𝑥 3 + 5x − 𝑥 3 – 9
a) 2 b) 3 c) 1 d) 0
8. If the abscissa of a point is 8 and its ordinate is 9 then the ordered pair is
a) (9,8) b) (8,9) c) (0,0) d) (8,0)
9. In the given figure below, if lines l ║m, then the value of x is
a)10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 40
10. Factors of 𝑥 2 + 2x – 63 are
a) ( x + 9)(x−7) b) (x −9)(x+7)
c) (x −9)(x −7) d) (x +9)(x+7)

Direction: In question number 11 and 12 a statement of assertion(A) is followed by a

statementof reason(R). Choose the correct option out of the following.
a. Both assertion A and reason R is correct and reason R is correct explanation of assertion A
b. Both assertion A and reason R are correct and reason R is NOT correct explanation of A
c. Assertion A is TRUE but reason R is FALSE
d. Assertion A is FALSE but reason R is TRUE
 11. Assertion : 4𝑥 = 64, then the value of 4x x 4 is 256.
Reason : If ‘a ‘ be any rational number, m and n are integers then, 𝑎𝑚 x 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎𝑚+𝑛
12. Assertion : If x and y vary inversely, if x = 6 and y= 5, then the constant
of variation is 30.
𝑥
Reason : When two quantities vary inversely then = k. ( constant).
𝑦
SECTION –B
13. "Unity in diversity" is a concept that highlights the coexistence of different languages
within a unified community or society. Languages are diverse threads woven into the fabric
of human society, showcasing unique cultural identities and perspectives. The following
pie-chart represents the number of students speaking different languages. Based on the
information answer the given questions
(i) Number of students speak Marathi if there are 72 students …
a) 9 b) 12 c) 4 d) 36
(ii) Fraction representing students who speak English
a) 1/ 2 b) 1/6 c) 2/3 d) 1/36
iii) a) What is the difference between number of students speaking
Marathi and Tamil?
(OR) Find the ratio of students speaking in Hindi to Bengali

14. The value of a gift from parents to a child can vary widely
depending on various factors such as the family's financial
situation, cultural norms, personal preferences, Ultimately, It
isn't solely measured in its monetary worth but also in the
thought, love, and care put into selecting something
meaningful for the child..
It was Madhu’s 18th birthday. Her mother wanted to gift her
daughter a jeans. Mother went to the market to purchase jeans
for her daughter. The marked price of the jeans is Rs. 1200.
She wanted to take discount on marked price. She purchased
jeans at 25% discount on its marked price and gifted it to her
daughter. Madhu thanked her mother for the gift.
Answer the following questions based on the above information.
(i) The discount mother got on purchase of jeans is……….
(a) Rs. 900 (b) Rs. 200 (c) Rs. 300 (d) Rs. 500
(ii) The selling price of jeans for shopkeeper is…..?
(a) Rs. 1000 (b) Rs. 500 (c) Rs. 900 (d) Rs. 1300
(iii) Find the cost price of the jeans if Shopkeeper had a profit of Rs 150. ?
(OR) If she purchased the jeans for Rs.975, then find gain or loss percent.

SECTION – C
15. Find the square root of 3 upto two decimal places.
16. Find the smallest number by which 1715 should be divided so that the quotient is a
perfect cube.
17. ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∟A = 650 .Find the remaining angles of the
parallelogram.

𝑏2 𝐶2 𝑏𝑐 2𝑎𝑐
18. Factorise a2 + + + ab ─ ─
4 9 3 3

3 0.512 0.64
19. Evaluate : √ ÷ √ +1
0.343 0.49

20 . The area of a trapezium is 176cm2. If the distance between the parallel sides is 8cm and
one side of the trapezium is 34 cm find the other side.

21. A well of diameter 14m is dug 28m deep. The earth so dug out is spread evenly on a
rectangular platform 44m long and 28m broad. Find the height of the platform.

22. From a well shuffled pack of playing cards, one card is drawn at random. Find the
probability of getting a) a red card b) queen of Spades

SECTION – D
23. Find the least number that should be added to 34562 to make it a perfect square. Also
find its square root.
−1 −1 1
(64) 2 𝑋 (216) 3 𝑋 (81)4
24. Simplify the following. −1 1 −1
(512_ 3 𝑋 (16)4 𝑋 (9) 2

25. A train 350 m long is travelling at a speed of 108km/hr. How much time in seconds will
it take to cross a tunnel 550m long?

OR A garrison of 120 men has provision for 30 days. At the end of 5 days,5 more
joined. How many days can they sustain on the remaining provision?

1 1 1
26. If x + = 2 , find (a) 𝑥 2 + (b) 𝑥 4 +
𝑥 𝑥2 𝑥4

OR If 3x ─ 4y = 10 and xy = -1 find the value of 9 x2+ 16 y2

27. Divide (y4 – 1) by (y – 1). . Write quotient and remainder.

OR Divide 3x (5x2 + 3x3 +2) – (2x2 –x +8) by 3x – 2 . Write quotient and remainder

28. If PQ║RS . find the value of ‘ x’

29. The diagonals of Rhombus are in the ratio 5 :12. If its perimeter is 104 cm,
then find the length of the sides and diagonals .

30. Arjun can drive a car continuously at a uniform speed of 40 km/hr. Draw a time distance
graph for this situation. Use the graph to find the time taken by Arjun to cover 240 km.

ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR VISUALLY CHALLANGED STUDENTS

The sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 912. Find these multiples.

SECTION – E
31. The distance between two towns is 300 km. Two cars start simultaneously from these
two towns and move towards each other. The speed of one car is 7km/hr more than the
other. If the distance between the cars facing each other after 2 hours is 34 km, find the
speed of the cars.

OR
Two years ago , father was three times as old as his son and two years hence twice
his age will be equal to 5 times that of his son. Find their present ages.

32. The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a
certain sum for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs.93. Find the sum.

33.The volume of a metallic cylindrical pipe is 748 cm³. Its length is 14 cm and its
external radius is 9 cm. Find its thickness.
OR
A swimming pool is 20 m in length, 15 m in breadth and 4 m deep. Find the cost of
cementing its floor and walls at 35 per m². How much water can be filled in the pool?

34. Using a ruler and compasses, construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which ,

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AB = 6.5cm, BC = 5.4cm , B= 750 and ‹C = 105 ‹D =90
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ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR VISUALLY CHALLANGED STUDENTS

The area of a square field is 5184m2. A rectangular field whose length is twice the
breadth has perimeter equal to the perimeter of the square field. Find the area of the
rectangular field.