NSTSE CLASS-8

Mock Test-2 LEVEL-1

2021-2022

Maximum Marks : 60 Time : 60 Minutes Total Questions : 60

ROLL NO : _____________________

CANDIDATE’S NAME: _________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

1. Question paper comprise of Five sections
To be attempted in OMR:
Mathematics (Q. No. 1-25)
Physics (Q. No. 26-35)
Chemistry (Q. No. 36-45)
Biology (Q. No. 46-55)
Critical Thinking (Q. No. 56-60)
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. There is no negative marking.
4. All questions carry 1 mark each.
5. Use of calculator is not permitted.
6. Write your Name & Roll no. on the answer sheet and sign the same.
7. There is only one correct answer. Choose only one option for an answer.
8. To mark your choice of answer by darkening the circles in the answer sheet, use a Blue/Black ball point pen only. If the correct
answer is option A, you must darken the circle corresponding to option
A in the answer sheet as shown below:

9. Return the Answer sheet to the invigilator at the end of the Exam.
10. Write your Roll no. on the question paper too and take it home for future reference.

Losers quit when they’re tired, winner quit when they’ve won

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 MATHEMATICS
1. In the figure, ABCD is a rhombus and ABDE is a parallelogram. C

Given that EDC is a straight line and AED = 36°, find BAD.

(a) 36°

(b) 72°

(c) 108°

(d) 120°

2. What is the area of the shaded region? D

(a) 48 cm2

(b) 72 cm2

(c) 120 cm2

(d) 24 cm2

3. If x and y are directly proportional, find the respective values of x1, x2 and y1 in the table B
given.

x 3 x1 x2 10

y 30 50 80 y1

(a) x1 = 8; x 2 = 2; y1 = 100

(b) x1 = 5; x 2 = 8; y1 = 100

(c) x1 = 2; x 2 = 8; y1 = 100

(d) x1 = 5; x 2 = 8; y1 = 120

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4. 3 A
The value of ‘x’, when 3x  is:
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(a) 3
2
(b) 2
3
(c) –2

(d) 3
5. If a + b + c = 0, then the value of (a + b – c)3 + (b + c – a)3 + (c + a – b)3 is: D
(a) 8(a3 + b3 + c3)
(b) a3 + b 3 + c 3
(c) 24 abc
(d) –24 abc
6. In the given diagram, KLMN is a constructed parallelogram. C

Find the value of KLM.

(a) 15°
(b) 30°
(c) 45°
(d) 60°
7. A quadrilateral that is not a parallelogram but has exactly two equal opposite angles is: D
(a) a rhombus
(b) a trapezium
(c) a square
(d) a kite
8. Which of the following is a Pythagorean triplet? C
(a) 16, 18, 20
(b) 1, 2, 3
(c) 30, 40, 50
(d) 50, 51, 52

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9. Consider the following statements: C
(1) The diagonals of a parallelogram are equal.
(2) The diagonals of square are perpendicular to each other.
(3) If the diagonals of a quadrilateral intersect at right angles, it is not necessarily a
rhombus.
(4) Every quadrilateral is either a trapezium or a parallelogram or a kite.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only (2)

(b) Only (3)

(c) Both (2) and (3)

(d) (1), (2) and (3)

10. Which rational numbers are equal to their reciprocals? C

(a) 0, 1

(b) –1, 0

(c) –1, 1

(d) –1, 0, 1

11. Which of the following set of numbers is closed under subtraction? D

(a) Fractions

(b) Negative integers

(c) Natural numbers

(d) Rational numbers

12. 1 1 A
If x = , then find the value of x + .
2 1
1
1
1
x
(a) 5
4
(b) 4
5
(c) 3
4
(d) 4
3

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13. What is the length of the diagonal of a square whose area is 16900 m2? B

(a) 130 m

(b) 130 2 m
(c) 169 m

(d) 144 m

14. Given that 9n + 9n + 9n = 32013, what is the value of n? B

(a) 1005

(b) 1006

(c) 2006

(d) 6019

 67.542    32.458 
2 2
15. C
What is the value of ?
75.458  40.374
(a) 1

(b) 10

(c) 100

(d) 1000

16. In a trapezium ABCD, AB is parallel to CD and the diagonal intersect each other at O. A
What is the ratio of OA and OC?

(a) OB
OD
(b) BC
CD
(c) AD
AB
(d) AC
BD
17. If 5% more is gained by selling an article for Rs. 350 than by selling it for Rs. 340, what is C
the cost of the article?

(a) Rs. 50

(b) Rs. 160

(c) Rs. 200

(d) Rs. 225

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18. How many faces does the solid in the given figure have? D

(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
19. Vishakha offers a discount of 20% on all the items at her shop and still makes a profit of B
12%. What is the cost price of an article marked at Rs. 280?
(a) 100
(b) 200
(c) 300
(d) 400
20. Find the compound interest on Rs. 48,000 for one year at 8% per annum when compounded A
yearly.
(a) 3,840
(b) 20,108
(c) 9889,109
(d) None of these
21. The following pie chart represents the distribution of proteins in parts of a human body. D
What is the ratio of distribution of proteins in the muscles to that of proteins in the bones?

(a) 3:1
(b) 1:2
(c) 1:3
(d) 2:1

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22. The sides of a triangle are (3p – 4) cm, (2p – 5) cm and (2p + 5) cm. Which of the following A
expressions gives its perimeter?
(a) (7p – 4)cm
(b) (5p + 5) cm
(c) 5p – 7 cm
(d) 7p + 4 cm
23. Three regular polygons joined together as shown in the figure. C

What is the size of the angle marked ‘x’ between the square and the hexagon?
(a) 48°
(b) 36°
(c) 24°
(d) 72°
24. The length of rectangle R is 10% more than the side of square S. The width of the A
rectangle is 10% less than the side of the square. The ratio of the areas, R : S, is:
(a) 99 : 100
(b) 101 : 100
(c) 1:1
(d) 199 : 200
25. P alone can complete a work in 12 days, while P and Q together can complete the same B
work in 8 days. The number of days that Q will take to complete the work alone is:
(a) 10
(b) 24
(c) 20
(d) 9
PHYSICS
26. Identify from the following, the process by which an uncharged body can be charged. C
(i) Conduction (ii) Induction (iii) Friction (iv) Repulsion
(a) Only (i) and (iii)
(b) Only (ii) and (iv)
(c) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) Only (iii) and (iv)
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27. Which of the following statements is false about the formation of a rainbow? D

(a) Each of its colours has different wavelengths.

(b) The red light has the longest wavelength.

(c) The blue light is dispersed more than the green light.
(d) The violet light has the longest wavelength.
28. Match the entries in Column-I with those in Column-II correction. B
Column-I Column-II
(i) Retina P. Helps in focusing the image of the retina
(ii) Iris Q. Receiving light and sends impulse to brain
(iii) Cornea R. Controls focal length of the lens
(iv) Ciliary Muscles S. Controls the size of the pupil
(a) (i)–S, (ii)–R, (iii)–Q, (iv)–P

(b) (i)–Q, (ii)–S, (iii)–P, (iv)–R

(c) (i)–R, (ii)–P, (iii)–S, (iv)–Q

(d) (i)–Q, (ii)–R, (iii)–S, (iv)–P

29. Observe the following figure. C

Identify the electrolyte Z in the given figure.

(a) Silver nitrate

(b) Zinc sulphate

(c) Copper sulphate

(d) Potassium sulphate
30. When we remove polyester or woolen clothes in dark, we can see a spark and hear a A
crackling sound. Which of the following is responsible for it?
(a) Static electricity

(b) Current electricity

(c) Reflection of light

(d) Refraction of light

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31. Flat footed camels can walk easily in sandy deserts because the pressure per unit area on A
the sand is

(a) Decreased by increasing the area of the surface in contact

(b) Increased by increasing the area of the surface in contact

(c) Decreased by decreasing the area of the surface in contact

(d) Increased by decreasing the area of the surface in contact

32. The same size image in all positions of the object is obtained by a A

(a) Plane mirror

(b) Convex mirror

(c) Concave mirror

(d) Cylindrical mirror

33. Which of these reduces friction between two objects? C

(i) Use of wheels and rollers (ii) Smoothening the surface of contact
(iii) Use of lubricants (iv) Area of object

(a) Only (i) and (ii)

(b) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(c) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

(d) Only (ii) and (iv)

34. A body starts to slide over a horizontal surface with an initial velocity of 0.2 m/s. A
Due to friction, its velocity decreases at the rate of 0.02 m/s2. How much time will it take
for the body to stop?

(a) 10s

(b) 15s

(c) 1s

(d) 5s

35. Mass of man is 80 kg. He stands on a weighing scale in a lift which is moving upwards with D
a uniform acceleration of 5 m s–2. What would be the reading on the scale? (g = 10 m s–2)

(a) zero

(b) 400 N

(c) 120 N

(d) 1200 N

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 CHEMISTRY
36. Which of the following polymers contains fluorine? C

(a) Neoprene

(b) PVC

(c) Teflon

(d) Polyester

37. Identify the material used for making microwave ovenware. A

(a) Polyethylene tetrapthalate

(b) Polyvinyl chloride

(c) Polyurethane

(d) Polytetrafluoroethylene

38. Read the table carefully. A

S. No. Reaction Product formed Characteristic test

1. Copper vessel exposed to moist Green coating Turns red litmus

air solution blue

2. Aluminium foil dipped in fresh Colourless, Burns with a pop

solution of sodium hydroxide odourless gas sound

3. Rusting of iron Reddish brown Turns red litmus

deposit solution blue

4. Burning of sulphur powder Colourless, Turns blue litmus

suffocating gas solution red

Identify the products formed and their nature.

(a) (1) Cu(OH)2.CuCO3; basic (2) H2; neutral (3) Fe2O3; basic
(4) SO2; acidic

(b) (1) CuO; basic (2) O2; neutral (3) Fe3O4; basic
(4) H2S; acidic

(c) (1) Cu(OH)2.CuCO3; basic (2) H2; neutral (3) Fe2O3; acidic
(4) SO2; basic

(d) (1) Cu; basic (2) H2O; neutral (3) FeO; basic
(4) SO3; basic

39. Mona tries an experiment with five different metals namely sodium, magnesium, zinc, A
iron and copper taken in five different test tubes respectively.

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 Mona observed that hydrogen gas is evolved in test tube 3, only when it was boiled. Test
tube 3 contains only ………….
(a) Zn
(b) Na
(c) Mg
(d) Cu
40. Besides the risk of pollution, fossil fuels also pose a risk of A
(a) global warming
(b) water pollution
(c) leakage
(d) explosion
41. Mr. Goyal, a science teacher showed the following experimental set up to the students. C
Which of the following is the correct observation and its explanation?

(a) The paper pan catches fire and the water spills all over the wire mesh because paper is
inflammable
(b) The paper pan has a very high ignition temperature so it does not catch fire.
(c) The water in the pan absorbs heat from the candle flame and thus prevents the paper to
reach the ignition temperature.
(d) The paper pan helps the water vapours to condense back to water.

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42. The name of the compound (NH4)2SO4 is A
(a) ammonium sulphate
(b) ammonium sulphide
(c) ammonium sulphite
(d) ammonia sulphate
43. Figure given below shows an activity in which a metal reacts vigorously with cold water C
to form a silvery white globule with a yellow flame and a hissing intermittent pops
sound:

Identify the metal.

(a) Magnesium
(b) Iron
(c) Sodium
(d) Aluminium
44. Which type of coal has highest carbon content? B
(a) Lignite
(b) Anthracite
(c) Butaminous
(d) Peat
45. Fluorosis, is a bone disease caused by presence of: C
(a) Carbon monoxide in air
(b) Sulphur di-oxide in air
(c) Fluorides in water
(d) Pesticides in water

BIOLOGY
46. Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects the : C

(a) lymph node

(b) intestine

(c) neuromuscular junction

(d) spleen

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47. Rudolf Virchow modified the ‚cell theory‛ by saying that: A

(a) All cells arise from pre existing cells.

(b) Cell is the fundamental unit of life.

(c) All living organisms are composed of cells.

(d) Both (a) and (b)

48. Where are the essential proteins and lipids required for cell membrane manufactured? C

(a) Lysosome

(b) Chromosomes
(c) Endoplasmic reticulum
(d) Mitochondria
49. Which of the following plays an important role in nitrogen cycle? B
(a) Rhizopus
(b) Nitrobacter

(c) Mucor

(d) Spirogyra

50. Identify the below agricultural implement and it’s function. B

(a) Cultivator, helps in ploughing the soil.

(b) Seed drill, helps to sow seeds at right depth and distance.

(c) Winnowing machine, helps to remove chaff from the grains.

(d) Harvester, helps to cut the matured crops.

51. Main cause of soil erosion is : D

(a) afforestation

(b) less rains

(c) thinning of ozone layer

(d) deforestation

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52. Process of formation of female gametes is known as : B
(a) ovulation
(b) oogenesis
(c) spermatogenesis
(d) gestation
53. The layers surrounding the egg of hen are formed when it passes through the: C
(a) Uterus
(b) Ovaries
(c) Fallopian tube
(d) Vagina
54. The sleep hormone called ‘melatonin’ is secreted by: C
(a) thymus gland.
(b) pituitary gland.
(c) pineal gland.
(d) adrenal glands.
55. Creation of wildlife reserves and endorsement of laws are conservation measures that C
promote increased:
(a) exploitation of species.
(b) use of biological control.
(c) preservation of species.
(d) use of biological fertilizers.

CRITICAL THINKING
Direction (56-57): The following questions are based on the pie chart given below. Study
the pie chart and answer the questions.

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56. The central angle for the sector on ‚Paper-Cost‛ is D
(a) 
1
22
2
(b) 16°
(c) 54.8°
(d) 36°
57. If the ‘Printing-Cost’ is Rs. 17500, the royalty paid is B
(a) Rs 8750
(b) Rs 7500
(c) Rs 3150
(d) Rs 6300
58. A man sells an article at 10 % loss. If he had sold it at Rs. 10 more, he would have gained A
10%. The cost price of the article is
(a) Rs 50
(b) Rs 55
(c) Rs 100
(d) Rs 110
59. Four years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 2 : 3 and after four years it will D
become 5 : 7. Find their present ages.
(a) 36 years and 40 years
(b) 32 years and 48 years
(c) 40 years and 56 years
(d) 36 years and 52 years
60. The mean weight of 34 students of a school is 42 kg. If the weight of the teacher be D
included, the mean rises by 400 grams. Find the weight of the teacher (in kg).
(a) 55
(b) 57
(c) 66
(d) 56

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