Class 8 Mathematics A Story of Numbers Revision Questions
Revision Questions for Class 8 Mathematics A Story of Numbers. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Practice set
Q1MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
B. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
C. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
D. Number systems developed in many civilisations
Answer
C. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
Explanation
A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q2MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
C. The number line holds rationals densely
D. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
Answer
D. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
Explanation
Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q3MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
B. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Number systems developed in many civilisations
D. Equivalent rationals
Answer
C. Number systems developed in many civilisations
Explanation
Number systems developed in many civilisations. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q4MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. The number line holds rationals densely
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
D. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
Answer
A. The number line holds rationals densely
Explanation
The number line holds rationals densely. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q5MCQ1 markModerateRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. Equivalent rationals
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
C. Equivalent rationals
Explanation
Equivalent rationals. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q6MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. The number line holds rationals densely
B. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Answer
B. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
Explanation
A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q7MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
D. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Answer
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q8MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Keywords in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers
B. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Answer
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Explanation
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q9MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Examples in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
B. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
D. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Answer
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
Explanation
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q10MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Diagrams in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
B. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
C. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Explanation
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q11MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Revision in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
B. Number systems developed in many civilisations
C. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers
Answer
A. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Explanation
Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q12MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Accuracy in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
C. The number line holds rationals densely
D. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
Answer
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Explanation
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q13MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Practice in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Equivalent rationals
B. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers
D. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
Answer
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers
Explanation
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q14MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
C. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
D. The number line holds rationals densely
Answer
C. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
Explanation
A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q15MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
B. Equivalent rationals
C. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0
D. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
Answer
D. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
Explanation
Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q16MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
B. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
C. Number systems developed in many civilisations
D. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
Answer
C. Number systems developed in many civilisations
Explanation
Number systems developed in many civilisations. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q17MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Number systems developed in many civilisations
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. The number line holds rationals densely
Answer
D. The number line holds rationals densely
Explanation
The number line holds rationals densely. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q18MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Equivalent rationals
B. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. The number line holds rationals densely
Answer
A. Equivalent rationals
Explanation
Equivalent rationals. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q19MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to A Story of Numbers in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Equivalent rationals
B. Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat
C. This topic is only for college
D. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
Answer
D. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
Explanation
A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q20MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter A Story of Numbers.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers
C. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q271 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: A Story of Numbers.
Answer
A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q281 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: A Story of Numbers.
Answer
Decimals of rationals terminate or repeat.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q291 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: A Story of Numbers.
Answer
Number systems developed in many civilisations.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q301 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: A Story of Numbers.
Answer
The number line holds rationals densely.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q312 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain A Story of Numbers as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. Equivalent rationals.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q322 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain A Story of Numbers as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. A Story of Numbers is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q332 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Textbook first as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q342 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Keywords as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q352 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Examples as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q362 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Diagrams as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q372 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Revision as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. Write three points from A Story of Numbers in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q382 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Accuracy as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q392 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Practice as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Story of Numbers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q402 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain A Story of Numbers as used in A Story of Numbers.
Answer
1. A rational number can be p/q with q ≠ 0.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Story of Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
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Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
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