Class 8 English Exam 2025-26 (Rajasthan Board) | कक्षा 8 अंग्रेजी परीक्षा 2025-26
कक्षा 8 अंग्रेजी परीक्षा 2025-26 (राजस्थान बोर्ड)
| विषय | अंग्रेजी (English) |
| कक्षा | आठवीं (8) |
| शैक्षिक सत्र | 2025-2026 |
| परीक्षा प्राधिकरण | RSCERT, उदयपुर |
| सैद्धांतिक अंक | 80 |
| सत्रांक | 20 |
| कुल अंक | 100 |
| परीक्षा अवधि | 2:30 घंटे |
कक्षा 8 अंग्रेजी परीक्षा 2025-26 राजस्थान राज्य शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद (RSCERT), उदयपुर द्वारा शैक्षिक सत्र 2025-2026 के लिए आयोजित की जाने वाली परीक्षा है। यह परीक्षा छात्रों की अंग्रेजी भाषा कौशल, reading comprehension, grammar knowledge, और writing skills का व्यापक मूल्यांकन करती है।
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परीक्षा पैटर्न और ब्लूप्रिंट विश्लेषण
राजस्थान बोर्ड द्वारा कक्षा 8 की अंग्रेजी परीक्षा का ब्लूप्रिंट objectives-based और content-based दोनों मापदंडों पर आधारित है।
परीक्षा का समग्र विवरण
| Exam Type | Time (Hours) | Max. Marks for Question Paper | Sessional Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | 2:30 | 80 | 20 | 100 |
Weightage Based on the Objectives
| S.No | Objectives | No. of Questions | Marks | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remembering | 6 | 7 | 8.75 |
| 2 | Understanding | 10 | 38 | 47.50 |
| 3 | Applying | 7 | 15 | 18.75 |
| 4 | Creating | 2 | 20 | 25.00 |
| Total | 25 | 80 | 100% | |
महत्वपूर्ण विश्लेषण:
- Understanding (समझ): सर्वाधिक महत्वपूर्ण - 47.50% (38 अंक)
- Creating (रचना): 25% (20 अंक) - Writing skills
- Applying (अनुप्रयोग): 18.75% (15 अंक)
- Remembering (स्मरण): केवल 8.75% (7 अंक)
Weightage Based on the Content
| S.No | Objectives | No. of Questions | Marks | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexical Items | 7 | 7 | 8.75 |
| 2 | Structural Items | 9 | 18 | 22.50 |
| 3 | Reading Comprehension and Textual Questions | 7 | 35 | 43.75 |
| 4 | Writing | 2 | 20 | 25.00 |
| Total | 25 | 80 | 100% | |
पाठ्यक्रम का विस्तृत विवरण
Areas of Learning और Marks Distribution
| S.No | Areas of Learning | Name of the Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEXT BOOK (GRAMMAR, ROAD TO HEALTH AND HYGIENE) |
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IN THE WORLD | 30 |
| THE ANT AND THE CRICKET | |||
| THE TSUNAMI | |||
| GEOGRAPHY LESSON | |||
| GLIMPSES OF THE PAST | |||
| BEPIN CHOUDHURY'S LAPSE OF MEMORY | |||
| THE LAST BARGAIN | |||
| THE SUMMIT WITHIN | |||
| THE SCHOOL BOY | |||
| THIS IS JODY'S FAWN | |||
| A VISIT TO CAMBRIDGE | |||
| A SHORT MONSOON DIARY | |||
| ON THE GRASSHOPPER AND CRICKET | |||
| (विशेष ध्यान: Grammar और Hygiene से भी प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे) | |||
| 2 | READING COMPREHENSION | TWO SEEN PASSAGES AND ONE UNSEEN PASSAGE | 30 |
| 3 | WRITING | LETTER, APPLICATION STORY, PARAGRAPH |
20 |
| Total | 80 | ||
पाठ्यक्रम की मुख्य विशेषताएं:
- कुल 13 chapters (Prose और Poetry मिलाकर)
- Grammar और Road to Health and Hygiene भी textbook section में शामिल
- Reading Comprehension: 2 Seen Passages + 1 Unseen Passage
- Writing Section: Letter/Application + Story/Paragraph
Textbook Chapters का विस्तृत विवरण
Prose (गद्य) Chapters:
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | Type | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Best Christmas Present in the World | Story | Michael Morpurgo |
| 3 | The Tsunami | Real-life Story | - |
| 5 | Glimpses of the Past | History | - |
| 6 | Bepin Choudhury's Lapse of Memory | Fiction | Satyajit Ray |
| 8 | The Summit Within | Autobiography | Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia |
| 10 | This is Jody's Fawn | Story | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
| 11 | A Visit to Cambridge | Biography | Firdaus Kanga |
| 12 | A Short Monsoon Diary | Diary | Ruskin Bond |
Poetry (पद्य) Chapters:
| Poem No. | Poem Name | Poet | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | The Ant and the Cricket | Adapted | Hard work vs Laziness |
| 4 | Geography Lesson | Zulfikar Ghose | Nature and Geography |
| 7 | The Last Bargain | Rabindranath Tagore | True Happiness |
| 9 | The School Boy | William Blake | Education System |
| 13 | On the Grasshopper and Cricket | John Keats | Nature's Music |
Chapter-wise विवरण और महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु
Prose Chapters का संक्षिप्त विवरण
Chapter 1: The Best Christmas Present in the World
Author: Michael Morpurgo | Type: War Story
Theme: यह कहानी World War I के दौरान की है जहां एक British सैनिक अपनी पत्नी को पत्र लिखता है।
Key Points:
- Story of a soldier writing to his wife Connie
- Christmas truce during World War I
- Message of peace and humanity
Chapter 3: The Tsunami
Type: Real-life account
Theme: 2004 की भयानक सुनामी के बारे में तीन अलग-अलग लोगों की वास्तविक कहानियां।
Key Points:
- Ignesious's story - family tragedy
- Sanjeev's heroism
- Meghna's survival for seven days
- Animal instincts about disaster
Chapter 5: Glimpses of the Past
Type: Historical narrative
Theme: भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की झलकियां।
Key Points:
- British rule in India
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy's reforms
- 1857 revolt
- Indian National Congress formation
Chapter 6: Bepin Choudhury's Lapse of Memory
Author: Satyajit Ray | Type: Mystery/Humour
Theme: एक व्यक्ति को अपनी Ranchi यात्रा याद नहीं आती लेकिन दूसरे उसे याद दिलाते हैं।
Key Points:
- Memory confusion
- Chunilal's revenge for not helping him
- Twist ending
Chapter 8: The Summit Within
Author: Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia
Theme: Everest विजेता की आत्मकथा - physical summit और internal summit की तुलना।
Key Points:
- Experience of climbing Everest
- Internal summit - conquering oneself
- Mountain climbing is a spiritual experience
Chapter 10: This is Jody's Fawn
Author: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Theme: एक लड़का अपने पिता की जान बचाने वाली हिरणी के बच्चे को बचाता है।
Key Points:
- Jody's compassion for the fawn
- Father's support
- Responsibility towards animals
Poetry का विस्तृत विवरण
Poem 2: The Ant and the Cricket
Theme: मेहनत vs आलस्य
Summary: एक cricket गर्मियों में गाता रहता है और सर्दियों में भूखा रहता है। Ant ने पूरी गर्मी काम किया और सर्दी में सुखी है।
Moral: Work hard and save for future
Poem 4: Geography Lesson
Poet: Zulfikar Ghose
Theme: हवाई जहाज से धरती का दृश्य और भूगोल का पाठ।
Key Points:
- Cities are not logically planned
- Rivers follow valleys
- Why humans hate each other?
Poem 7: The Last Bargain
Poet: Rabindranath Tagore
Theme: सच्ची खुशी धन या शक्ति में नहीं, बल्कि सादगी और निर्दोषता में है।
Summary: कवि अपनी सेवाएं बेचना चाहता है लेकिन अंत में एक बच्चे की मासूमियत उसे जीत लेती है।
तैयारी रणनीति: Section-wise Study Plan
महत्व के अनुसार प्राथमिकता क्रम
| प्राथमिकता | Section | अंक | तैयारी समय | रणनीति |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| प्रथम | Reading Comprehension + Textual Questions | 35 | 35-40% | Daily reading practice, सभी chapters thoroughly पढ़ें |
| द्वितीय | Writing (Letter/Story/Paragraph) | 20 | 25-30% | प्रतिदिन लिखने का अभ्यास |
| तृतीय | Grammar (Structural Items) | 18 | 20-25% | Rules याद करें, exercises solve करें |
| चतुर्थ | Vocabulary (Lexical Items) | 7 | 10-15% | Word meanings, synonyms, antonyms |
महीनेवार तैयारी योजना
| समय अवधि | फोकस क्षेत्र | कार्य विवरण |
|---|---|---|
| 3 महीने पहले | Complete Syllabus Coverage | सभी 13 chapters पढ़ें, meanings note करें, Grammar rules समझें |
| 2 महीने पहले | Practice और Revision | NCERT exercises, comprehension passages, writing practice |
| 1 महीने पहले | Mock Tests | 5-10 model papers solve करें, weak areas पर focus |
| 15 दिन पहले | Final Revision | Important points, grammar rules, formats का quick revision |
मॉडल प्रश्नपत्र (Blueprint आधारित)
विशेष नोट: यह मॉडल प्रश्नपत्र वरिष्ठ शिक्षकों द्वारा ब्लूप्रिंट के आधार पर तैयार किया गया है। यह RSCERT द्वारा आधिकारिक रूप से जारी नहीं किया गया है, परंतु आधिकारिक pattern को follow करता है।
Rajasthan State Educational Research and Training Council, Udaipur
Academic Session 2025-2026
Model Question Paper
Class: 8 | Subject: English
Time: 2:30 Hours | Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Marks are indicated against each question.
- Write your answers in neat and legible handwriting.
- Pay special attention to spelling and grammar.
Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions: (10 Marks)
The tsunami of 2004 was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. It affected many countries in South and Southeast Asia. The massive waves were triggered by an underwater earthquake in the Indian Ocean. Thousands of people lost their lives, and many more were left homeless. Despite the tragedy, there were also stories of incredible bravery and survival. Animals seemed to sense the danger and moved to higher ground before the waves hit.
(a) What triggered the tsunami? (2)
(b) Which regions were affected by the tsunami? (2)
(c) What did animals do before the tsunami hit? (2)
(d) Give a suitable title to the passage. (2)
(e) Find words from the passage that mean: (2)
(i) extremely serious (ii) courage
Q.2. Read the following unseen passage and answer the questions: (10 Marks)
Books are our best friends. They give us knowledge and pleasure. Reading good books is a good habit. Books teach us many things. They tell us about great men and women. They take us to different countries and different times. A person who reads good books becomes wise. Books never leave us alone. They are always with us in our happiness and sorrow.
(a) Why are books called our best friends? (2)
(b) What do books teach us? (2)
(c) What happens to a person who reads good books? (2)
(d) Complete the sentence: Books are always with us in our _____ and _____. (2)
(e) Make sentences: (i) knowledge (ii) pleasure (2)
Q.3. Answer the following questions based on the textbook: (10 Marks)
(a) What was the best Christmas present in the world? Why? (3)
(b) What did Jody want to do for the fawn? (2)
(c) Write the central idea of the poem "The Ant and the Cricket". (3)
(d) Who was Bepin Choudhury? What was his problem? (2)
Q.4. Do as directed: (10 Marks)
(a) Change into passive voice: (2)
(i) She sings a song.
(ii) They are playing cricket.
(b) Change into indirect speech: (2)
(i) He said, "I am going to school."
(ii) She said to me, "Where do you live?"
(c) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (2)
(i) She is fond _____ music.
(ii) The cat jumped _____ the wall.
(d) Use the correct form of verb: (2)
(i) If he works hard, he _____ (pass) the exam.
(ii) She _____ (live) in Delhi since 2010.
(e) Combine the sentences using appropriate conjunction: (2)
(i) He is poor. He is honest.
(ii) Work hard. You will succeed.
Q.5. Answer any FOUR of the following: (4×2=8 Marks)
(a) Write the antonyms: (i) beautiful (ii) brave
(b) Write the synonyms: (i) happy (ii) large
(c) Make sentences: (i) brave (ii) honest
(d) Form adjectives from: (i) beauty (ii) care
(e) Give one word: (i) A person who treats sick people (ii) A place where books are kept
Q.6. Write a letter OR an application: (10 Marks)
Either: Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party.
Or: Write an application to your Principal requesting three days leave due to illness.
Q.7. Write a short story OR a paragraph: (10 Marks)
Either: Write a story on the moral: "Honesty is the best policy" (150-200 words)
Or: Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following: (150-200 words)
- (a) My Favourite Teacher
- (b) Importance of Trees
- (c) My Best Friend
Q.8. Answer the following: (7 Marks)
(a) Write meanings of: (i) enormous (ii) courageous (2)
(b) Match the words with their meanings: (3)
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) summit | (a) very big |
| (ii) glimpse | (b) top of a mountain |
| (iii) huge | (c) a quick look |
(c) Use in sentences: (i) adventure (ii) experience (2)
Grammar और Writing Skills
महत्वपूर्ण Grammar Topics
1. Tenses
| Tense | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | Subject + V1 + s/es | He plays cricket. |
| Present Continuous | Subject + is/am/are + V1+ing | She is reading a book. |
| Present Perfect | Subject + has/have + V3 | I have finished my work. |
| Simple Past | Subject + V2 | They went to school. |
2. Voice (Active and Passive)
Rules:
- Active: Subject + Verb + Object
- Passive: Object + is/am/are/was/were + V3 + by + Subject
Examples:
- Active: She writes a letter. → Passive: A letter is written by her.
- Active: They are playing cricket. → Passive: Cricket is being played by them.
3. Direct and Indirect Speech
Rules for Statement:
- Remove inverted commas
- Use 'that' as conjunction
- Change pronouns
- Change tense (Present → Past, Past → Past Perfect)
Letter Writing Format
Informal Letter (To friend/relative)
Sender's Address Date Dear [Name], First Paragraph: Introduction/Greetings Second Paragraph: Main content Third Paragraph: Conclusion Your loving friend/brother/sister, [Your Name]
Formal Letter (Application/Complaint)
Sender's Address Date To, The Principal/Authority School/Office Name Address Subject: [Brief subject] Respected Sir/Madam, Body of letter (3 paragraphs) - Introduction - Main content - Conclusion Thanking you, Yours obediently/faithfully, [Your Name]
महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न बैंक
Textbook से महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न
The Best Christmas Present in the World
- Who wrote the letter to whom?
- What was the wonderful thing that happened on Christmas Day?
- Why did the author go to Bridport?
- What did Connie think about the author?
The Tsunami
- How did Tilly Smith save lives?
- What happened to Ignesious's family?
- How did Meghna survive for seven days?
- What do animals know about natural disasters?
The Summit Within
- What is the difference between physical summit and internal summit?
- Why does the author feel that climbing the summit is a spiritual experience?
- What does the author say about teamwork?
Poetry से महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न
The Ant and the Cricket
- What did the cricket do in summer?
- Why did the cricket go to the ant?
- What is the moral of the poem?
Geography Lesson
- What did the poet notice from the jet?
- Why are cities not logically planned?
- What question does the poet ask at the end?
परीक्षा के लिए विशेष टिप्स
समय प्रबंधन (2:30 घंटे)
| समय | Section | टिप्स |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 min | प्रश्नपत्र पढ़ना | सभी sections देखें, easy questions चिह्नित करें |
| 10-50 min | Writing (20 marks) | पहले writing complete करें |
| 50-90 min | Reading + Textual (30 marks) | Comprehension carefully पढ़ें |
| 90-120 min | Grammar (18 marks) | Quick और accurate answers |
| 120-140 min | Vocabulary (7 marks) | Short answers |
| 140-150 min | Revision | Spelling और grammar check करें |
अच्छे अंक के 10 Golden Rules
- Neat Handwriting: साफ-सुथरी handwriting बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है
- Correct Spelling: Spelling mistakes से बचें
- Grammar Accuracy: Tense, preposition का सही use करें
- Complete Answers: हर प्रश्न का प्रयास करें
- Format Follow: Letter/Application में correct format use करें
- Word Limit: Writing में word limit का ध्यान रखें
- Paragraph Writing: Proper paragraphs में लिखें
- Punctuation: Full stop, comma का सही use
- Underline Important Points: Key words underline करें
- Revision is Must: अंत में 10 minutes revision जरूर करें
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQ)
Q1: English में अच्छे अंक कैसे लाएं?
Answer: Daily reading practice करें, grammar rules समझें, writing का regular practice करें, और vocabulary बढ़ाएं।
Q2: Grammar section में सबसे important क्या है?
Answer: Tenses, Voice, Narration, Prepositions सबसे important हैं। इनकी rules clearly समझें।
Q3: Writing section की तैयारी कैसे करें?
Answer: Letter/Application के formats याद करें, story writing के लिए moral-based stories practice करें, paragraph writing के लिए common topics तैयार रखें।
Q4: Comprehension passages कैसे solve करें?
Answer: Passage को 2-3 बार carefully पढ़ें, questions देखें फिर answers ढूंढें, direct answers passage से लें।
Q5: Poetry से कैसे questions आते हैं?
Answer: Central idea, poet's message, explanation of lines, word meanings जैसे questions आते हैं।
संदर्भ और बाहरी कड़ियाँ
आधिकारिक संदर्भ
- Class 8 English Blueprint 2025-26 (PDF)
- राजस्थान राज्य शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद (RSCERT), उदयपुर
- NCERT Textbook - Honeydew (Class 8)
संबंधित विषय
संबंधित लेख और संसाधन
- RBSE संपूर्ण पाठ्यक्रम केंद्र 2025-26
- RBSE कक्षा 9 पाठ्यक्रम 2025-26
- RBSE कक्षा 10 पाठ्यक्रम 2025-26
- RBSE कक्षा 11 संपूर्ण पाठ्यक्रम 2025-26
- RBSE कक्षा 12 संपूर्ण पाठ्यक्रम 2025-26
पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्नपत्र
मॉडल पेपर और उत्तर पुस्तिकाएं
यह भी देखें
- राजस्थान माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड
- NCERT English Syllabus
- English Grammar
- English Literature
यह लेख शैक्षिक उद्देश्यों के लिए तैयार किया गया है। सभी जानकारी राजस्थान बोर्ड के आधिकारिक ब्लूप्रिंट पर आधारित है।
मॉडल प्रश्नपत्र वरिष्ठ शिक्षकों द्वारा तैयार किया गया है।
अंतिम अद्यतन: अक्टूबर 2025
