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Q1 Japan's Most Famous Dog (10)
In front of the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze statue of a dog. Even
though the statue is very small when compared to the huge neon signs flashing, it isn't difficult to find. It has
been used as a meeting point since 1934 and todayyou will find hundreds of people waiting there for their
friends to arrive.Hachiko, an Akita dog,was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner,
Professor Eisaburo Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would
accompany his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left for work.
When he came back, the professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for him. Sadly, the professor
died suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.
Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong and he
continued to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he would stay there for days at a time, though some
believe that he kept returning because of the food he was given by street vendors. He became a familiar sight
to commuters over time. In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the
place he last saw his friend alive.
A - The statue of Hachiko is
a) enormous b) tiny c) life-size d) big
B- The statue is difficult to find because
a) there are so many people there b) there are huge neon signs
c) there are a lot of dogs d) there are too many trains
C- The owner of Hachiko was
a) station master b) nursery teacher
c) university teacher d) high school teacher
D- The professor died in
a) 1923 b) 1924 c) 1925 d) 1934
E - The dog waited every day at the station
a) for food b) for his master to return
c) for people to pat him d) for commuters to look at him
Q2 Bully for you (10)
The makers of a controversial computer game about bullying have decided to go ahead and launch it despite
calls for it to be banned. In the game, players take on the role of new students at a school and have to fight
the bullies, by punching them or hitting them with a baseball bat.
Critics have said that the game encourages violence, but the makers deny this and say that, while there is
violence in the game, it is just an amusing look at school life, besides which, the violence in the game is
directed against the bullies to protect pupils who are being bullied. The makers also say that players will
learn to stand up to bullies.
A British politician, a former minister, has called for it to be banned as it might affect the way young people
perceive violence.
Anti-bullying charities have said that the game might make people respond violently to bullies, which might
make things more complicated and result in injuries.
A - In the game, the player takes on the role
a) of a bully b) of a victim c) of a basketball player d) of a minister
B - The game is set in
a) a university b) a college c) a school d) a computer institute
C - Everyone agrees that the game encourages
a) good will b) peace c) kindness d) violence
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D - The politician used to be
a) a Prime Minister b) a minister c) a statesman d) a football player
E - The anti-bullying charity thinks the game is good
a) because it might make pupils stand up to bullies
b) because it might not make pupils stand up to bullies
c) because it might make people submissive
d) because it might change the bullies
Q3 Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the rise of the number of
water-borne diseases like malaria, dengue etc. with the onset of the monsoon. Also give suggestions on
how to curb or prevent them. Use the hints given below: (12)
• Prevent yourself from getting drenched in the rain-use a complete set of rain geara
hooded raincoat, an umbrella and a pair of waterproof shoes
• If you are out of home, opt for mineral water over tap water. At home boil water
before drinking it, to kill the germs or filter it…
• If you get drenched in the rain, jog till you sweat. This will keep the body
temperature in check
• To avoid catching cold, wash your hands frequently with a medicated soap. Using
a sanitizer would be useful too
• Supply your body with enough of vitamin A and C. a healthy platter of steamed
vegetables well help prevent the common cold virus
• Prevent the breeding of mosquitoes
• Use sprays/insecticides, repellents, nets etc.
• See a doctor for even a small illness
Q4 You are going to start a dental clinic. Make a suitable Display Advertisement for the same. (12)
Q5 Choose the correct option to complete the following dialogues. (6)
After God in heaven (a) ……………… men and women, he (B) ………… that as they grew old, they suffered a
great deal of ( C) ……………………. not only did their bones (D) ……… (E) ………….. and their hair turn grey,
they also lost the strength to (F) ………………. and defend themselves.
a. create, created, creatively, creating
b. discovering, has discovered, discovered, discover
c. comfort, discomforting, discomfort, discomforts
d. grew, grown, growing, grew
e. weak, week, weakened, weaken
f. feed, fed, feeding, has fed
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Std:- 8th Sub:- Maths
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SECTION A
(Each question carries 3 marks)
1. a) Write the additive inverse of : 7
19
b) What number should be subtracted from 1
47
to get 3
4.
2. a) Find 784 by prime factorization.
b) Find the smallest square number which is divisible by 5,10 and 25.
3. Solve:7 4 4
2 3
y
y
.
4. a) Find : ( 13)3
b)Find the smallest number by which 6125 must be multiply to obtain a perfect cube.
5. Simplify: 3a(a- b) + b( a + b) and evaluate for a = 1 and b = -1
6. Evaluate : 2 3 3
2
2 3 7
27 4 49
X X
X X
7. Arya has Rs.300 in coins of denomination Rs.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 in her piggy bank. The number of Rs.1
coins is 5 times the number of Rs.5 coins. The total number of coins is 170.How many coins of each
denomination are with her?
8. Subtract 2p( p – q + 3r) from 4p( 5r – 2q + 3p).
9. Find the value of m for which
3 6 2 13 3 3
8 8 8
m
X
10. Sum of the two digit numbers is 9 .When we interchange the digits,its is found that the resulting new
number is greater than original number by 63.Find the two digit number.
SECTION – D
(Each question carries 4 marks)
11. Suppose 3.5 Kg wt of rice contains 1.75 X 105 grains. How many grains are there in
a) 4.5 Kg wt of rice b) 2.2 Kg wt of rice
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12. A train takes 3 hours to reach a destination by travelling at the speed of 90 Km/h.How long will it take
the train when it travels at speed of 120 Km/hr.
13. Solve: 3 5 3 1
25 2
x x
x
b) (0.2 a – 0.3 b) (0.2 a + 0.3b)
14. A dice is thrown. What is probability of getting these outcomes?
a) A number greater than 3. b) A number not greater than 5.
c) An even number.
15. The number of hours spent by a school boy on various activities on a working day are given below:
Activity Sleep School Homework Play Others
Number of
hours 7 8 4 3 2
Represent the above data by pie chart.
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Std:- 8th Sub:- Science
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Q1 Answer in one word or one sentence. [1*5=5] 1) Why reproduction is important? 2) What is Red Data Book? 3) Give full form of CNG and LPG. 4) What is Weeding? 5) Define Force.
Q2 Answer the following in 2 sentence. [2*5=10]
1) Define Animal Husbandry 2) What do you mean by Metamorphosis? 3) Write about any one defect of eyes. 4) With example define muscular and gravitational force. 5) State the Laws of reflection
Q3 Answer the following in Brief. [3*5=15] 1) Write the difference between Manure and Fertilizers. 2) Write the difference between Zygote and Embryo. 3) Write short note on Artificial Satellite. 4) Explain the process of formation of Petroleum. 5) Differentiate between Regular Reflection and Diffused Reflection.
Q4 Long Answer Questions. [2*5=10]
1) Draw a Neat Labelled Sketch of Human eye. 2) Explain Female Reproductive System with Diagram.
Q5 Make a Project on Irrigation methods. [10]
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Std:- 8th Sub:- SST
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Q1 Answer the following. (1m) (15m)
1. What do you mean by forest based industries ?
2. Explain Large scale industries ?
3. Define industries on the basis of ownership ?
4. What are the private sector industries ?
5. Explain marinebased industries ?
6. Define joint sector industries?
7. Explain co-operative sector industries ?
8. On which river bank is Ahmedabad located ?
9. Which city is referred as Manchester of India ?
10. Give names of two joint sector industries ?
11. Where is Bengaluru located ?
12. Which is one of the oldest industries in the world ?
13.Which region extends from Bansbaria in the north to Birlnagar in the south ?
14. Where is silicon valley located ?
15. What problems were faced by the hand woven cotton textile industry of India ?
Q2 Answer the following. (3m) (15m)
1. Briefly explain the factors affecting the location of industries ?
2. Write a note on Iron and Steel industries ?
3. Describe Ahmedabad as a “Centre of Cotton”?
4. Describe the cotton textile industry ?
5. Write a note on the steel city of India – Jamshedpur ?
Q3 Answer the following (5m) (20m)
1. Classify the industries on the basis of size?
2. Classify the industries on the basis of ownership?
3. Classify the industries on the basis of raw material?
4. Why is Osaka termed as “ Manchester of Japan”?
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ATMIYA VIDYAPEETH
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Std:- 8th Sub:- Computer
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Create a PowerPoint presentation on "Advanced features of Photoshop (Chap-6)" and apply
suitable animations. (20)
Please email your ppt on [email protected] (12 slides)
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Std:- 8th Sub:- Sanskrit
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