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5,678 previous year West Bengal Board - Class 8 (Board Standard & NMMS) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (1716 questions)

Q1.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $7x + 4 = 32$.

(A)
x = 5
(B)
x = 4
(C)
x = 6
(D)
x = 3
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Q2.
Divide 15 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
8 and 7
(B)
12 and 9
(C)
5 and 10
(D)
6 and 9
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2025 (388 questions)

Q1.

[MAT] A clock shows 8:30. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand?


(A)
75°
(B)
60°
(C)
80°
(D)
90°
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Q2.

[SAT] Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly?


(A)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(B)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(C)
Jawaharlal Nehru
(D)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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2024 (692 questions)

Q1.

Clauses and Synthesis: Identify the dependent clause type in 'Clauses, Infinitives, Phrasal Verbs, Voice Change':


(A)
Noun clause, Adjective (Relative) clause, or Adverbial clause (Clauses, Infinitives, Phrasal Verbs, Voice Change)
(B)
Independent sentence
(C)
Prepositional phrase only
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.
Divide 20 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
7 and 13
(B)
16 and 12
(C)
8 and 12
(D)
10 and 10
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2023 (682 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which Part.

(A)
Part III (Articles 12 to 35)
(B)
Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy)
(C)
Part IVA (Fundamental Duties)
(D)
Part II (Citizenship)
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which Part.

(A)
Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy)
(B)
Part IVA (Fundamental Duties)
(C)
Part II (Citizenship)
(D)
Part III (Articles 12 to 35)
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2022 (270 questions)

Q1.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $3x + 10 = 37$.

(A)
x = 9
(B)
x = 11
(C)
x = 10
(D)
x = 8
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Q2.
Divide 10 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
6 and 4
(B)
3 and 7
(C)
4 and 6
(D)
8 and 6
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2021 (277 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Central Bank of India established in 1935 responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

(A)
NITI Aayog
(B)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(C)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(D)
State Bank of India (SBI)
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(D)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
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2020 (273 questions)

Q1.

পৃথিবীর অন্দরমহল ও শিলা-মাটি (Geography): 'পৃথিবীর অন্দরমহল ও শিলা-মাটি' স্তরের বা শিলার বৈশিষ্ট্য কী?


(A)
ভূত্বক, গুরুমণ্ডল (সীমা/সিয়াল), কেন্দ্রমণ্ডল অথবা আগ্নেয়/পাললিক শিলার বৈশিষ্ট্য (পৃথিবীর অন্দরমহল ও শিলা-মাটি)
(B)
কেন্দ্রমণ্ডলে কেবল জল রয়েছে
(C)
সব শিলা একই রকম
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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Q2.
Divide 20 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
8 and 12
(B)
10 and 10
(C)
16 and 12
(D)
7 and 13
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2019 (270 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
(B)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
(C)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
(D)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
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Q2.
Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য মেলা - 8th NMMS), 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)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(D)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
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2018 (281 questions)

Q1.

ইতিহাস ও ভূগোল (৮ম শ্রেণি NMMS): 'উত্তর ও দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা মহাদেশ' ঐতিহাসিক ঘটনা বা ভৌগোলিক বিষয়ের গুরুত্ব কী?


(A)
উপনিবেশবাদ প্রতিরোধ, ১৮৫৭ সালের মহাবিদ্রোহ অথবা পৃথিবীর অভ্যন্তরীণ গঠন সংক্রান্ত সঠিক তথ্য (উত্তর ও দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা মহাদেশ)
(B)
কাল্পনিক তথ্য
(C)
ভুল বর্ণনা
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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Q2.

ইতিহাস ও ভূগোল (৮ম শ্রেণি NMMS): 'পৃথিবীর অন্দরমহল ও শিলা-মাটি' ঐতিহাসিক ঘটনা বা ভৌগোলিক বিষয়ের গুরুত্ব কী?


(A)
উপনিবেশবাদ প্রতিরোধ, ১৮৫৭ সালের মহাবিদ্রোহ অথবা পৃথিবীর অভ্যন্তরীণ গঠন সংক্রান্ত সঠিক তথ্য (পৃথিবীর অন্দরমহল ও শিলা-মাটি)
(B)
কাল্পনিক তথ্য
(C)
ভুল বর্ণনা
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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2017 (255 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Le Chatelier's Principle effect of increasing pressure on the equilibrium $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction) toward fewer moles of gas
(B)
No effect on equilibrium position because temperature is constant
(C)
Equilibrium constant K increases
(D)
Equilibrium shifts to the left toward more moles of gas
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Q2.
Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য মেলা - 8th NMMS), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
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2016 (274 questions)

Q1.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $5x + 7 = 52$.

(A)
x = 11
(B)
x = 8
(C)
x = 9
(D)
x = 10
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Q2.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $8x + 11 = 43$.

(A)
x = 4
(B)
x = 6
(C)
x = 3
(D)
x = 5
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2015 (300 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To eat something very hard
(B)
To shoot an accurate target
(C)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(D)
To retreat from an impending danger
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