Goa Board (GBSHSE) - Class 8 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1519 questions)

Q1.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(B)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(C)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

(D)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

f = 2R

(B)

f = R^2

(C)

f = \frac{R}{2}

(D)

f = \frac{1}{R}

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2025 (264 questions)

Q1.

[SAT] What is the value of $\frac{\sin 30° + \tan 45° - \csc 60°}{\sec 30° + \cos 60° + \cot 45°}$?

(A)

$\frac{43 - 24\sqrt{3}}{11}$

(B)

$\frac{3\sqrt{3} - 4}{3\sqrt{3} + 4}$

(C)

1

(D)

$\sqrt{3}$

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Q2.

[SAT] What is the value of $\frac{\sin 30° + \tan 45° - \csc 60°}{\sec 30° + \cos 60° + \cot 45°}$?

(A)

$\frac{43 - 24\sqrt{3}}{11}$

(B)

$\frac{3\sqrt{3} - 4}{3\sqrt{3} + 4}$

(C)

1

(D)

$\sqrt{3}$

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2024 (439 questions)

Q1.

वाक्य रूपांतर व प्रयोग: 'अलंकार: शब्दालंकार व अर्थालंकार (उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा)' संदर्भातील वाक्याचा योग्य प्रयोग ओळखा.

(A)

कर्तरी, कर्मणी किंवा भावे प्रयोग (अलंकार: शब्दालंकार व अर्थालंकार (उपमा, रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा))

(B)

प्रयोगहीन रचना

(C)

अशुद्ध काळ

(D)

वरीलपैकी काहीही नाही

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Vascular plant tissue responsible for unidirectional transport of water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves.

(A)

Phloem (sieve tubes and companion cells)

(B)

Collenchyma (supporting tissue)

(C)

Xylem (composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres)

(D)

Cambium (meristematic tissue)

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2023 (212 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Work-Energy Theorem statement for a particle. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Work done is always zero under variable forces

(B)

Work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)

(C)

Work done equals rate of change of momentum

(D)

Work done equals change in potential energy only

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Newton's second law of motion mathematical formulation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Force equals momentum multiplied by velocity

(B)

Force equals mass divided by acceleration ($F = m/a$)

(C)

Force equals change in kinetic energy

(D)

Force equals rate of change of linear momentum ($F = \frac{dp}{dt} = ma$)

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2022 (200 questions)

Q1.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(B)

Object + Verb + Subject

(C)

Object + Subject + Verb

(D)

Verb + Subject + Object

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Q2.

Divide 15 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)

5 and 10

(B)

8 and 7

(C)

6 and 9

(D)

12 and 9

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2021 (197 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices

(B)

Diffraction of light by interstellar dust

(C)

Total internal reflection inside clouds

(D)

Dispersion of light by water droplets

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes

(B)

Neutral FeCl3 solution

(C)

Ninhydrin reagent

(D)

Lucas reagent

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2020 (215 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Ohm's Law relationship between voltage $V$, current $I$, and resistance $R$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature

(B)

V = R / I

(C)

V = I^2 R

(D)

V = I / R

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)

If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.

(B)

If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.

(C)

If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.

(D)

If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.

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2019 (182 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Periodic trend of electronegativity across a period from left to right. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases

(B)

Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements

(C)

Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect

(D)

Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the de Broglie wavelength associated with a particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

\lambda = \frac{h}{2mv^2}

(B)

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{h}{p}

(C)

\lambda = \frac{mv}{h}

(D)

\lambda = hp

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2018 (201 questions)

Q1.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

(B)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(C)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(D)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

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Q2.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)

Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats

(B)

Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl

(C)

Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation

(D)

Maximizing industrial waste output

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2017 (209 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Catalyst used in the Haber-Bosch process for industrial synthesis of Ammonia ($N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Finely divided Iron (Fe) with Molybdenum (Mo) or K2O/Al2O3 as promoter

(B)

Platinum gauze (Pt)

(C)

Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)

(D)

Nickel (Ni) in Raney form

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Q2.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Verb + Subject + Object

(B)

Object + Subject + Verb

(C)

Object + Verb + Subject

(D)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

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2016 (194 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

f = R^2

(B)

f = \frac{1}{R}

(C)

f = 2R

(D)

f = \frac{R}{2}

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Q2.

Solve the linear equation for $x$: $6x + 7 = 19$.

(A)

x = 4

(B)

x = 2

(C)

x = 3

(D)

x = 1

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2015 (207 questions)

Q1.

Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 8), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(B)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(C)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(D)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

f = \frac{1}{R}

(B)

f = 2R

(C)

f = \frac{R}{2}

(D)

f = R^2

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