LAT Phase 2 class 8 Year 2025-2026 (Previous Year Question paper) (Strategic Victory)

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LAT Phase 2 class 8 Year 2025-2026

SECTION I (Languages)

Go through the passage and respond to questions 1 and 2.

A farmer remarked, “We should consult a few astrologers.” They can tell us what will please the heavens and the heavens will send down rain.” Velu didn’t agree. He said, “He stated, “For all these years, the rains have arrived without any such discussions.”

I can’t see how talking to astrologers will bring rain.” He decided to go to the weather office in the city and talk to someone. However, the officials at the meteorological department admitted they could not predict exactly when clouds would form and rainfall would occur. “We are at a loss ourselves!”

1. What can be inferred about Velu?

1. He relied on others’ advice.
2. He relied on rational thinking.
3. He relied on traditional beliefs.
4. He relied on astrological predictions.

2. Choose the option that correctly marks the progression of Velu’s emotions.

1. worried → hopeful → unsure → rigid
2. hopeful → worried → rigid → confident
3. logical → confident→ hopeful → satisfied
4. doubtful → logical → hopeful → disappointed

Review the passage and provide answers for questions 3 and 4.

A neighbouring ruler wrote to Emperor Akbar requesting a pot filled with wisdom. He in turn consulted his clever jester Birbal. Birbal requested the king to give him some time to give a potful of wisdom. The king agreed. Thus, Birbal cultivated a pumpkin inside a pot and presented it to the king. The king then forwarded it to the neighbouring ruler along with a written message.

“The wisdom must be taken out without harming either the pot or the wisdom contained within it. If you damage either of them you should be ready for a battle.” The neighbouring king was surprised to see the potful of wisdom, realised his mistake and fell at the emperor’s feet. He begged the emperor to forgive him.

3. Which option explains the genre of this passage?

1. It is a fable because it teaches a lesson through King Akbar’s story.
2. It is a historical account because it is an account of King Akbar’s real life.
3. It is a biography because it describes real events from King Akbar’s life.
4. It is a folktale because it shares a traditional story involving King Akbar.

4. Which writing style is predominately used by the author in the passage?

1. writing that presents events in a sequence
2. writing that gives reasons to support a viewpoint
3. writing that explains ideas with evidence
4. writing that describes facts and details

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Look at the picture and answer the question.

Read the passage about Major Somnath Sharma and answer the question.

This honors the courageous Major Somnath Sharma, India’s first Param Vir Chakra awardee, whose name remains forever recorded in history. His courage and sacrifice continue to inspire future generations as a guiding light. At every intersection of patriotism—whether through the National War Memorial, whether through inspiring patriotic music, literature, tales of bravery, or the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav festivities, his legacy continues to be revered.

6. Which proverb reflects the message of the passage?

1. Fortune favours the brave.
2. Courage is tested in the battlefield.
3. Where there is a will, there is a way.
4. The brave may fall, but they never fade.

Read the poem and answer the questions 7 and 8.

A pencil lay upon the floor,

Shimmering like never before.

Whatever Riya chose to draw,

Sprang to life, in awe and awe.

A loaf, a roof, a shining shoe,

Her magic helped the old and new.

But treasures drawn for selfish gain,

Vanished quickly—none remain.

She learned at last, with heart so true,

The greatest magic is what you do.

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7. What is the central message of the poem?

1. Art brings joy to one’s life.
2. Happiness is the real treasure.
3. Joy comes from selfless actions.
4. Treasures bring momentary happiness.

8. Which option uses the same literary technique as used in the underlined part of the poem?

1. He slept like a log after the long trip.
2. The sky was filled with bright sparkling stars.
3. Time heals wounds and time teaches us to grow.
4. Her words were a bridge connecting two friends.

निम्नलिखित पद्यांश को पढ़कर प्रश्न सांख्य 9 से 11 के उत्तर चुनें–

बदला-बदला-सा मौसम है

बदले-से लगते हैं सुर।

दीदा फाड़े शहर देखता

गाँव देखता टुकुर-टुकुर।

तिल रखने की जगह नहीं है

शहर ठसाठस भरे हुए।

उधर गाँव में पीपल के हैं

सारे पत्ते झरे हुए।

9. कवि ने पद्यांश में गाँव और शहर का वर्णन किस प्रकार से किया है?

1. गाँव से जुड़े भावों को शहर से जोड़ते हुए
2. गाँवों में पुनःस्थापना हेतु प्रोत्साहित करते हुए
3. गाँव और शहर के बीच अंतर स्पष्ट करते हुए
4. गाँवों से शहरों में हो रहे पलायन को प्रोत्साहित करते हुए

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10. कविता में गाँव की किस समस्या को दर्शाया गया है?

1. तेजी से बढ़ती जनसंख्या
2. शहर की ओर पलायन
3. पर्यावरणीय परिवर्तन
4. असुरक्षित वातावरण

11. ‘गाँव देखता टुकुर-टुकुर।’ पंक्ति किस भावना को व्यक्त करती है?

1. विवशता
2. उल्लास
3. विद्रोह
4. प्रेम

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को पढ़कर प्रश्न का उत्तर चुनें–

आज हमारे अस्तित्व के लिए सबसे बड़ी चुनौती है प्रदूषण। साँस लेते हुए, भोजन के साथ या पीने वाले पानी के साथ अत्यंत विषैले पदार्थ हमारे शरीर में पहुँच रहे हैं; वन काट देने से वर्षा अनियमित हो रही है कहीं बाढ़, कहीं सूखा। तापमान बढ़ने से ग्लेशियर पिघल रहे हैं और समुद्रों में जल स्तर बढ़ रहा है। इसलिए संभव है सदी के अंत तक ग्लेशियर से निकलने वाली गंगा- यमुना जैसी नदियाँ ही सूख जाए। इसीलिए कहा जाता है कि अगला विश्वयुद्ध पानी के लिए होगा।

12. गद्यांश के संदर्भ में सही विकल्प का चयन करें–

1. इस लेख में पात्रों के माध्यम से जानकारी दी गई है।
2. इस लेख में घटनाओं का तर्क युक्त वर्णन किया गया है।
3. इस लेख में अनुभवों के माध्यम से जानकारी प्रस्तुत की गई है।
4. इस लेख में विषयों में अंतर हेतु जानकारी का वर्णन किया गया है।

नीचे दिए गए गद्यांश को पढ़ें और प्रश्न के उत्तर का सही विकल्प चुनें।

कक्षा 8 की परियोजना प्रदर्शनी में सभी छात्रों को अलग-अलग समूह बनाकर परियोजना तैयार करने का निर्देश दिया गया। रीना के समूह ने सुंदर चित्र और साफ-सुथरी लिखावट से काम शुरू किया। लेकिन समूह का एक सदस्य कठिनाई पैदा कर रहा था-वह हर लाइन की दूरी, हर अक्षर की मोटाई, रंगों की हल्की-सी कमी या अधिकता तक रोक-रोककर जाँचने लगता। वह हर छोटी-छोटी चीजों के लिए अनेकों प्रश्न पूछता, उसकी इसी आदत के कारण बाकी बच्चे बार-बार रुक जाते और इसी कारण परियोजना समय पर पूरा नहीं हो पाया।

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13. उपर्युक्त परिस्थिति के लिए कौन-सा मुहावरा उपयुक्त है?

1. बाल नोचना
2. बाल खड़े हो जाना
3. बाल बराबर फर्क होना
4. बाल की खाल निकालना

14. निम्नलिखित में से किस वाक्य में “हाथ पर हाथ धरे बैठना” मुहावरे का सही अर्थ व्यक्त हुआ है?

1. समस्या सामने होने पर भी शांतनु मूक दर्शक बना रहा।
2. राकेश ने समय रहते सभी काम पूरे करने की कोशिश की।
3. रवि निर्देश मिलने पर तुरंत कार्य करने के लिए तैयार हो गया।
4. लोकेश ने कठिन परिस्थिति में भी शांत रहकर सब कुछ ध्यान से देखा।

प्रस्तुत पद्यांश को पढ़कर दिए गए प्रश्न का सही विकल्प चुनिए।

जा,

तेरे स्वप्न बड़े हों

भावना की गोद से उतरकर

जल्द पृथ्वी पर चलना सीखें

चाँद-तारों-सी अप्राप्य सच्चाइयों के लिए

रूठना-मचलना सीखें

हँसें

मुसकराएँ

गाएँ

हर दीये की रोशनी देखकर ललचाएँ

15. ‘चाँद-तारों-सी अप्राप्य सच्चाइयों के लिए रूठना-मचलना सीखें’ पंक्ति से किस गुण के विकास को चिह्नित किया गया है?

1. अपनी सभी इच्छाओं के लिए प्रयासरत रहना।
2. प्रेरणा पाकर आगे बढ़ने की लालसा रखना।
3. ऊँचे लक्ष्यों के लिए जिद और उत्साह रखना।
4. सपनों को व्यवहार और वास्तविकता से जोड़ना।

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निम्नलिखित दोहे को पढ़कर प्रश्न का उत्तर चुनें-

साधु ऐसा चाहिए, जैसा सूप सुभाया।

सार सार को गहि रहे, थो था देइ उड़ाय।।

16. आज के सूचना-प्रवाहित परिवेश में यह दोहा किस प्रकार प्रासंगिक है?

1. अधिक से अधिक जानकारी संग्रह करने की क्षमता
2. महत्त्वपूर्ण और गैर-महत्त्वपूर्ण सूचनाओं में अंतर करने की क्षमता
3. उपलब्ध सूचनाओं को महत्त्वपूर्ण मानकर ग्रहण करने की प्रवृत्ति
4. सूचनाओं की अधिकता को ही ज्ञान का प्रतीक मान लेने की प्रवृत्ति

अधः प्रदत्तां परिस्थितिं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य उत्तरं चिनुत-

एक: छात्र: निष्ठया अध्ययनं करोति। सः मनः इन्द्रियाणि च संयम्य ज्ञानप्राप्तौ तत्परः भवति। ज्ञानं प्राप्य सः शीघ्रमेव शान्तिम् अनुभवति। सः स्वगुरोः प्रतिदिनं सेवां करोति। तस्य सेवया गुरुः प्रसन्नः भवति।

17. परिस्थिते: अनुसारम् उचितः श्लोकांशः कः अस्ति?

1. स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते
2. मन्दरक्तः स मे प्रियः
3. समदुःखसुखः क्षमी
4. श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानम्

गद्यांशं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य उत्तरं चिनुत-

ग्रामे कश्चन शिष्यः दिवसं प्रति अत्यधिकम् अध्ययनं कुर्वन् निशापर्यन्तं जागरणं करोति स्म। अतिश्रमात् तस्य स्वास्थ्यं क्षीणं जातम्, मनश्शक्तिः अपि नष्टा। तदा गुरुः तम् अवदत्- “मात्राविहीनः प्रयत्नः स्वयं हानिकारकः भवति।”

18. गद्यांश-संबद्धाम् उचितां सूक्तिं चिनुत-

1. अल्पविद्या भयंकरी
2. अति सर्वत्र वर्जयेत्
3. संघे शक्ति: कलौ युगे
4. गतः कालो न आयाति

गद्यांशं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य उत्तरं चिनुत-

तेन युक्तो लघुः भ्राता सिक्किमः इति विश्रुतः।

पश्यत कोणमैशान्यं भारतस्य मनोहरम्।।

इत्थं भ्रात्रा सिक्किमेन सह भगिनीसप्तके इमानि राज्यानि सन्ति- अरुणाचलप्रदेशः, असमः, मणिपुरम्, मिजोरमः, मेघालयः, नागालैण्डं, त्रिपुरा चेति। यद्यपि क्षेत्रपरिमाणैः इमानि लघूनि वर्तन्ते तथापि गुणगौरवदृष्ट्या बृहत्तराणि प्रतीयन्ते।

19. कः प्रदेशः भ्रातृरूपेण परिगण्यते?

1. असमः
2. सिक्किमः
3. मेघालयः
4. मिजोरमः

गद्यांशं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य उत्तरं चिनुत-

नायक :- अयि भो: मित्राणि ! अस्मिन् विपत्काले वयं धैर्यं  अवलम्ब्य कमपि उपायं चिन्तयामः।

दिनेश :- (सविषादम्) अरे भ्रातः! किं वदसि? अस्माकं मृत्युः एवं सन्निकटे अस्ति। एवं चेत् कथम् उपायः चिन्तनीयः?

20. नायक: कीदृशः अस्ति?

1. धैर्यशीलः साहसी च
2. निर्भयः अनियोजितः च
3. भयभीतः आशावादी च
4. उदासीन: चिन्तारहितः च

प्रदत्तम् अंशं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य (21-23पर्यन्तम्) उत्तरं चिनुत-

जयन्ति कर्मवीरास्ते कृतभूरिपरिश्रमाः।

सर्वेषामुपकाराय येषां संकल्पसिद्धयः॥

दुर्बलकायः स्वदेमुखः रिक्तोदरः कौपीनवसनः कृषिकः ग्रामक्षेत्रेषु सर्वदा श्रमं करोति। ग्रामेषु प्रायेणार्थव्यवस्थायाः आधारः कृषिरेव वर्तते। किन्तु कृषिकाः आवश्यकवस्तूनि क्रेतुं निकटस्थान् अट्टान् आपणान् च गच्छन्ति। बिहारप्रान्तस्य गयामण्डले उटजप्रधाने ग्रामे गहलौरनामके कश्चित् कृषिश्रमिकः न्यवसत्। तस्य नाम दशरथ माँझी इत्यासीत्। अतीव परिश्रमी संकल्पवान् चासीत्। सः तस्य ग्राम: राजगीर-पर्वतमालायाः एकभागे अवर्तत। तस्य ग्रामस्य आपणस्थानं वजीरगंजे आसीत्।

21. ‘दुर्बलकायः स्वदेमुखः रिक्तोदरः’ इत्यनेन कृषिकः कीदृशः ज्ञायते?

1. लम्बोदरः
2. सम्पन्नवर्गीयः
3. स्वास्थ्यसमृद्धः
4. साधारणजीवी

22. ग्रामेषु प्रायेण अर्थव्यवस्थायाः मुख्यः आधारः कः वर्तते?

1. कृषिः
2. व्यापारः
3. पर्वतारोहणम्
4. वस्त्रनिर्माणम्

श्लोकं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य उत्तरं चिनुत-

भवन्ति नम्रास्तरवः फलोद्रमै-

र्नवाम्बुभिर्दूरविलम्बिनो घनाः।

अनुद्धताः सत्पुरुषाः समृद्धिभि:

स्वभाव एवैष परोपकारिणाम्।।

23. अयं श्लोक: किमर्थं प्रशंसात्मकः अस्ति?

1. अत्र फलानां गुणस्य वर्णनम् अस्ति।
2. अत्र अम्बुनः गुणस्य वर्णनम् अस्ति।
3. अत्र पृथिव्याः गुणस्य वर्णनम् अस्ति।
4. अत्र सज्जनस्य गुणस्य वर्णनम् अस्ति।

गद्यांशं पठित्वा प्रश्नस्य उत्तरं चिनुत-

शिक्षकः – (दक्षिणं हस्तमुत्थाप्य) तिष्ठन्तु सर्वे।

भावना- गुरुवर! अद्य किं पाठयिष्यति?

शिक्षक: – अद्य अनेकान् विषयान् कथयिष्यामि। आदौ विद्यायाः महत्त्वम्।

शीला- शोभनम्। विद्याविषये तु अस्माकमपि जिज्ञासा वर्तते।

24. अस्य गद्यांशस्य सन्दर्भे उचितं कथनं चिनुत-

1. गद्यांशे संवादरूपेण विषयस्य प्रस्तुतिः अस्ति।
2. गद्यांशे कथारूपेण विषयस्य प्रस्तुतिः अस्ति।।
3. गद्यांशे तुलनारूपेण विषयस्य प्रस्तुतिः अस्ति।
4. गद्यांशे प्रेरणारूपेण विषयस्य प्रस्तुतिः अस्ति।

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section ii (Mathematics, Science and Social Science)

25. Mohan plans to build a solid cube of edge 12 cm for a puzzle display. He plans to use the cuboidal blocks as shown below to make solid cube:

1. 12
2. 18
3. 72
4. 90

26. During an inter-school craft event, students built a big solid cube using small white cubes. After completing the big cube, they painted only the outer surface and later removed all the painted cubes. In the end, there were 64 small cubes that were left white. How many small cubes were along one edge of the big cube?

1. 4
2. 6
3. 8
4. 10

27. A company has four different clients with different requirements as shown below:

Clients	Requirements
	Number of batteries	Energy of a battery (units)
Client 1	100	2.5 x 107
Client 2	1000	5.0 × 106
Client 3	10,000	7.5 × 105
Client 4	1,00,000	1.25 x 104

What is the total amount of energy (units) required for the company to serve all 4 clients?

1. 16.25 × 10¹⁰
2. 1.625 × 10⁹
3. 162.5 × 10⁹
4. 1.625 × 10¹⁰

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28. A travel vlogger wants to go from City A to City E. The following map shows the possible routes for his journey:

1. 12
2. 48
3. 60
4. 72

29. An ancient clay tablet displays a number in the Babylonian (base 60) number system as:

 2 8 35

What is the value of this number in the modern decimal system?

1. 2700
2. 4115
3. 7680
4. 7715

30. Some students are given 10 pencils each to represent a number in the Chinese number system as

1. Manoj
2. Kajal
3. Aman
4. Priya

31. A carpenter builds a wooden frame using a right-angled triangle as shown below:

Which of the following is true about the diagonals of the resulting frame?

1. The diagonals will be shorter than any side of the triangles.
2. The diagonals will be shorter than the sum of the two legs.
3. The diagonals will be equal to the hypotenuse of one triangle.
4. The diagonals will be equal to the side length of the triangle.

32. In a classroom activity, students are asked to create a rectangle by joining the least number of tangram pieces shown below.

1. E, B, B
2. D, B, B
3. C, B, B
4. C, B, D

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33. The first 12 digits of ISBN-13 code for a new set of textbooks is given below:

9 \;\; 7 \;\; 8 \;\; 9 \;\; 3 \;\; 2 \;\; 4 \;\; 7 \;\; 1 \;\; 5 \;\; 8 \;\; 6 \;\; X \;\;\longrightarrow

(Note: Read the digits in the direction of arrow)

To complete an ISBN-13 code, the check digit (X) must be generated by the following steps:

STEP 1: multiplying digits in odd positions of first 12 digits by 1

STEP 2: multiplying digits in even positions of first 12 digits by 3

STEP 3: adding all the resulting products to get the sum

STEP 4: adding the smallest digit that makes this sum divisible by 10.

STEP 5: added digit is the check digit.

What would be the check digit (X) of the given book code?

1. 0
2. 1
3. 5
4. 9

34. In an arcade gaming machine, a player wins only if the number shown on the screen is divisible by 4. Which of the following expressions can the designer use so that players never win?

1. 4(p + q)
2. 4(p + q) + 4
3. 4(p + q – 1)
4. 4(p + q) + 1

35. A farmer owns a rectangular field of length a metre and breadth b metre. He purchased two adjoining plots to expand his field.

• One plot of length b metre and breadth m metre, attached along the breadth of the original field.
• another plot of length l metre and breadth n metre, attached along the length of the joined field.
• The cost of fertilizer is ₹c per square metre,

Which of the following algebraic expressions represents the total cost of fertilizing the entire expanded field?

1. (ab + mn) × c
2. (ab + an + bm + mn) × c
3. (ab + am + bn + mn) × c
4. [(ab × an) + (mb × mn)] × c

36. Arun is building a growing structure using interlocking blocks. He observes the following pattern in the total number of blocks used at each step:

• Step 1: The structure uses 3 blocks.
• Step 2: The structure uses 8 blocks.
• Step 3: The structure uses 15 blocks.

Arun wants to find a general expression for the total number of blocks used in Step k. Four of his friends suggested different algebraic expressions to represent the pattern:

Friend Name	Expression
Suraj	(k+1)2−1
Aaditya	k(k−2) + 4k
Dinesh	k(k+2)
Bhaskar	k(2k−1) + 2

Whose expression is wrong for representing the total number of blocks used in Step 𝑘?

1. Suraj
2. Aaditya
3. Dinesh
4. Bhaskar

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37. Four patients were suffering from different diseases. They took antibiotics but in different doses, as given in the table below:

Antibiotic Dosage	Patient 1(Typhoid)	Patient 2 (Measles)	Patient 3 (Cholera)	Patient 4 (Chicken-pox)
Dose 1	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dose 2	❌	✓	✓	❌
Dose 3	✓	✓	✓	✓

Which patient is most likely to be cured after taking these doses?

1. Patient 1
2. Patient 2
3. Patient 3
4. Patient 4

38. The table below classifies two groups of microorganisms based on the number of cells.

Group A	Group B
Paramecium	Mould
Amoeba	Rhizopus
Rhizobium	Spirulina
Chlamydomonas	Yeast

Which of these microorganisms can be moved from one group to another?

1. Spirulina
2. Rhizobium
3. Yeast
4. Paramecium

39. Ram performs different experiments using the setups shown below:

1. Set-up 1
2. Set-up 2
3. Set-up 3
4. Set-up 4

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40. A population of bacteria contains a few individuals with a genetic mutation that makes them resistant to a specific antibiotic. When the population is exposed to that antibiotic, most of the non-resistant bacteria die. Over time, the surviving resistant bacteria reproduce.

Which of the following statements best describes this process?

1. Antibiotics cause bacteria to develop resistance immediately to survive.
2. Resistant bacteria survive the antibiotic treatment, multiply, and pass on their resistance to offspring.
3. All bacteria in a population automatically become resistant after a single dose of antibiotics.
4. Antibiotics act as a nutrient source that strengthens the bacteria and helps them grow faster.

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41. Matter can change from one state to another when thermal energy (heat) is either added or removed. This change affects the kinetic energy and arrangement of the constituent particles.

Which of the following physical processes occurs specifically due to an increase in the thermal energy of the particles?

1. The conversion of a gas directly into a solid (deposition).
2. The conversion of a liquid into a solid (freezing).
3. The conversion of a solid into a liquid (melting).
4. The conversion of a gas into a liquid (condensation).

42. Four identical sealed bottles of a carbonated soft drink are stored in different environments for several hours. Carbon dioxide CO₂is dissolved in these drinks under high pressure. The solubility of a gas in a liquid is significantly affected by the temperature of the liquid.

In which of the following storage conditions will the bottle produce the most fizz (the most rapid escape of carbon dioxide) immediately upon being opened?

1. A bottle stored inside a refrigerator maintained at 4°C.
2. A bottle kept on a dining table at a room temperature of 25°C.
3. A bottle submerged in a bucket of ice cubes at 0°C.
4. A bottle placed on a sunny window shelf where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

43. Consider the following two laboratory experiments:

• Experiment 1: Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a test tube containing iron filings. A colourless, odourless gas (Gas ‘A’) is evolved.
• Experiment 2: Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a test tube containing iron sulphide. A gas with a distinct smell of rotten eggs (Gas ‘B’) is evolved.

Based on these experiments, which of the following statements is true?

1. Gas ‘B’ is commonly used in the purification of drinking water.
2. Gas ‘A’ has the characteristic smell of rotten eggs.
3. Gas ‘B’ burns with a distinct “pop” sound when a burning splinter is brought near it.
4. Gas ‘A’ is flammable and can be used as a fuel.

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44. During a class activity, Meera prepares a non-uniform mixture by mixing a substance with milk.

Which of these substances would she have mixed?

1. Sugar
2. Honey
3. Turmeric powder
4. Chocolate syrup

45. Aman is conducting an experiment to demonstrate the pressure exerted by liquids. He uses four different glass tubes, each with a balloon tied to the bottom. He fills each tube with water to different heights. The “bulge” in the balloon indicates the amount of pressure being exerted by the water column at the base.

The details of the four setups are as follows:

• Set up 1: Tube diameter = 20 mm; Water column height = 5 cm
• Set up 2: Tube diameter = 40 mm; Water column height = 3 cm
• Set up 3: Tube diameter = 10 mm; Water column height = 8 cm
• Set up 4: Tube diameter = 60 mm; Water column height = 7 cm

What is the correct order of the setups in terms of the largest bulge to the smallest bulge produced in the balloons?

1. Set up 4 > Set up 2 > Set up 1 > Set up 3
2. Set up 3 > Set up 7 > Set up 1 > Set up 2
3. Set up 3 > Set up 4 > Set up 1 > Set up 2
4. Set up 2 > Set up 1 > Set up 4 > Set up 3

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46. Amay set up four different electric circuits to study the heating effect of electric current. Each circuit uses the same battery source and the same thickness of wire, but the material and the length of the wire differ in each setup. He switched on all the circuits for exactly 5 minutes.

The details of the four circuits are as follows:

• Circuit 1: Copper wire; Length = 12 cm
• Circuit 2: Nichrome wire; Length = 13 cm
• Circuit 3: Nichrome wire; Length = 14 cm
• Circuit 4: Copper wire; Length = 14 cm

After 5 minutes, the wire of which circuit will be the hottest?

1. Circuit 1
2. Circuit 2
3. Circuit 3
4. Circuit 4

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47. Ankit conducted an experiment to study the buoyant force exerted by different liquids. He took an object with a real weight of 10 N (measured in air) and dipped it completely into four different jars, each filled with a different liquid. Using a spring balance, he measured the apparent weight of the object in each liquid.

His observations were as follows:

• Liquid 1: Apparent weight = 4.0 N
• Liquid 2: Apparent weight = 3.0 N
• Liquid 3: Apparent weight = 3.0 N
• Liquid 4: Apparent weight = 2.0 N

In which liquid did the object experience the maximum buoyant force?

1. Liquid 1
2. Liquid 2
3. Liquid 3
4. Liquid 4

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48. Kapil wants to demonstrate that a current carrying conductor behaves like a magnet.

LAT Phase 2 class 8 Year 2025-2026

49. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has the responsibility of reviewing the preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces. This review includes monitoring the training of soldiers, supervising planning for operations, and coordinating the posting of officers.

Which of the following officials had a similar role in the Mughal administration?

1. Khan-i-Saman
2. Mir Bakshi
3. Diwan
4. Sadr

50. A group of students designed a smart juice dispenser to showcase it on Children’s Day. To set it up, they borrowed some money. By selling juice during the event, they earned money, and repaid the borrowed amount. Then, they shared the remaining amount equally.

What does the money received by each student represent?

1. Capital
2. Profit
3. Dividend
4. Income

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51. Observe the given image and answer the question that follows:

1. Increasing royal expenditure to enhance architectural projects
2. Promoting private merchant activity in overseas trade
3. Relying on minor ports for maritime commerce
4. Expanding maritime trade

52. A sports federation is choosing members for its national council on the basis of the following

steps:

1. Each state unit gets votes based on how many players are registered with it.
2. State units with a larger number of registered players receive more voting power, while those with fewer players get less.
3. These votes are then used to select the members of the council.
4. The method described above is similar to the election of which body in India?

1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. Vidhan Sabha
4. Municipal Corporation

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53. In a school, elections are being held to choose the Head Boy. Two students contested the election and actively campaigned in the school. One of the candidates even made special promises to students. When the voting day arrived, only 30 % of the students turned up to vote.

Which major challenge of the democratic process is highlighted in the given situation?

1. Voter Coercion
2. Ballot Bias
3. Voter Apathy
4. Ballot Bribery

54. Historian Jadunath Sarkar described Shivaji’s sack of Surat as a blow to the prestige and authority of the Mughal Empire.

Which of the following statements explains the reason for such a reference?

1. Surat served as the capital of the Mughal Empire.
2. Surat functioned as a major trading centre of the Mughal Empire.
3. Surat was an important religious centre for the Mughal Empire.
4. Surat was a fortified city used for military campaign by the Mughal Empire.

55. A political cartoon titled “Seventy-five Years of Parliament” shows an elected Member of Parliament (MP) walking with a young citizen.

The MP asks: “Do you have any questions to pose in the parliament?” The young citizen replies: “How many ‘walkouts’ have happened in the parliament in the last seventy-five years?”

Which democratic principle is best depicted in this scenario?

1. Citizens are required to only ask questions that have been pre-approved by their elected representative.
2. Frequent walkouts by MPs are the most effective way to ensure the smooth functioning of a democracy.
3. Elected representatives are answerable to the public and subject to their scrutiny.
4. Government decisions are kept secret to prevent citizens from forming critical opinions.

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56. In order to find a workable solution for a modern-day challenge, a family installed solar panels on the rooftop of their house. With the help of solar energy, they are able to run basic household appliances.

Which of the following actions addresses the same challenge?

1. Setting up a wind turbine to power a school
2. Using coal-based electricity for village streetlights
3. Setting a scrappage period for old vehicles on the road
4. Using the odd–even scheme for regulating the use of private vehicles

57. A group of farmers in a hilly region wants to shift to sustainable agriculture.

Which of the following practices would be appropriate for them to adopt?

1. Increasing irrigation uniformly for all crops
2. Practicing mixed cropping and crop rotation
3. Growing a single high-yield crop throughout the year
4. Replacing traditional ploughing methods with modern machines

58. Observe the given image and answer the question that follows:

1. Disruption by public protests
2. Intervention by judicial system
3. Dominance of single leader
4. Absenteeism in the parliament

59. Deepa owns a home-decor company and she faced a sharp increase in the price of the raw material.

Which of the following measures should she adopt to keep her business profitable?

1. Fire highly skilled workers
2. Increase the price of products
3. Use cheap quality raw material
4. Reduce production of products

60. A student reads a news report about South Korea, where all adult men are required to serve in the army for a fixed period of two years. They are paid a salary for their service in return.

Which similar system existed in the medieval history of India?

1. Mansabdari
2. Iqta
3. Paik
4. Hundi

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Answer Key

Question Number	Answer Option	Question Number	Answer Option
1	b	31	c
2	d	32	c
3	d	33	d
4	a	34	d
5	c	35	b
6	d	36	d
7	c	37	c
8	d	38	c
9	c	39	c
10	b	40	b
11	a	41	c
12	b	42	c
13	d	43	c
14	a	44	c
15	c	45	c
16	b	46	c
17	d	47	b
18	b	48	d
19	b	49	b
20	a	50	b
21	d	51	d
22	a	52	b
23	d	53	c
24	a	54	b
25	c	55	c
26	b	56	a
27	d	57	b
28	b	58	d
29	d	59	b
30	a	60	c

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