✦ 2025–26 Updated

CBSE Class 8 – Complete Study Material

Q: Q1: What is new Curiosity textbook for Class 8 Science?

A1: NCERT introduced the Curiosity textbook for Class 8 Science from 2024–25 onwards. It replaces the old Science textbook with updated chapters focusing on inquiry-based learning. XAM CONTENT covers chapters from both old and new textbooks.

Q: Q4: How many chapters in Class 8 Science and Maths?

A4: The new Curiosity textbook for Class 8 Science has 13 chapters . The NCERT Maths textbook also has 13 chapters . Social Science covers History, Civics, and Geography with 20+ chapters combined.

Chapter-wise Case Study Questions, MCQs, Assertion & Reason, Important Questions & Revision Notes — all free.

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13+Maths Chapters

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Welcome to the CBSE Class 8 hub page on XAM CONTENT — your one-stop destination for all Class 8 study materials aligned with the latest CBSE 2025–26 syllabus. Whether you are looking for Case Study Questions, MCQ Questions, Assertion and Reason Questions, Important Questions, or Revision Notes for Science, Maths, Social Science, English and Hindi — everything is organised chapter-wise below. All content is free to access.

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New Curiosity Textbook: Class 8 Science now follows the new Curiosity textbook (NCERT 2024–25 onwards). Our content covers all chapters from both old and new textbooks.

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CBSE Class 8 Subjects

All subjects covered chapter-wise

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📐Mathematics

🌍Social Science

📖English

🗣️Hindi

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⚖️Assertion & ReasonScience · Maths · Social Science 📊Case Study QuestionsAll 13 chapters covered ✅MCQ QuestionsChapter-wise MCQs with answers ⭐Important QuestionsExam-focused questions 📝Revision NotesConcise chapter summaries 📱eBooksPDF books for offline study

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Assertion & Reason Questions – Class 8

Science · Maths · Social Science

Ch 1 – Crop Production and Management Ch 2 – Microorganisms: Friend and Foe Ch 3 – Coal and Petroleum Ch 4 – Combustion and Flame Ch 5 – Conservation of Plants and Animals Ch 6 – Reproduction in Animals Ch 7 – Reaching the Age of Adolescence Ch 8 – Force and Pressure Ch 9 – Friction Ch 10 – Sound Ch 11 – Chemical Effects of Electric Current

Ch 12 – Some Natural Phenomena (Coming Soon)

Ch 13 – Light (Coming Soon)

Ch 1 – Rational Numbers Ch 2 – Linear Equations in One Variable Ch 3 – Understanding Quadrilaterals Ch 4 – Data Handling Ch 5 – Square and Square Roots Ch 6 – Cube and Cube Roots Ch 7 – Comparing Quantities Ch 8 – Algebraic Expressions and Identities Ch 9 – Mensuration Ch 10 – Exponents and Powers

📜 History

Ch 1 – How, When and Where Ch 2 – From Trade to Territory Ch 3 – Ruling the Countryside Ch 4 – Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age

🏛️ Civics

Ch 1 – The Indian Constitution Ch 2 – Understanding Secularism Ch 3 – Why Do We Need a Parliament Ch 4 – Understanding Laws Ch 5 – Judiciary Ch 6 – Understanding Marginalisation Ch 7 – Confronting Marginalisation Ch 8 – Public Facilities

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Case Study Questions – Class 8

All chapters covered for Science, Maths, Social Science

📜 History

Ch 1 – How, When and Where Ch 2 – From Trade to Territory Ch 3 – Ruling the Countryside Ch 4 – Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age Ch 5 – When People Rebel 1857 and After

🏛️ Civics

Ch 1 – The Indian Constitution Ch 2 – Understanding Secularism Ch 3 – Why Do We Need a Parliament Ch 4 – Understanding Laws Ch 5 – Judiciary

🗺️ Geography

Ch 1 – Resources Ch 2 – Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Ch 3 – Agriculture Ch 4 – Industries

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MCQ Questions – Class 8

Multiple choice questions with answers

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Coming Soon! Chapter-wise MCQ Questions for Science, Maths and Social Science are being prepared.

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Important Questions – Class 8

Exam-focused important questions with solutions

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Coming Soon! Important Questions for Class 8 are being prepared.

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Revision Notes – Class 8

Concise chapter-wise notes for quick revision

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Social Science – History Revision Notes

📋 Complete Social Science Revision Notes Ch 1 – How, When and Where Ch 2 – From Trade to Territory Ch 3 – Ruling the Countryside Ch 4 – Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age Ch 5 – When People Rebel – 1857 and After Ch 6 – Civilizing the Native, Educating the Nation Ch 7 – Women, Caste and Reform Ch 8 – The Making of the National Movement

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Preparation Tips for Class 8

Smart strategies to score well

Know the Syllabus

Download the 2025–26 syllabus for each subject. Especially note the new Curiosity chapters in Science.

Science: Understand Concepts

Curiosity textbook emphasises reasoning. Practice Assertion & Reason and Case Study questions daily.

Maths: Daily Practice

Focus on Mensuration, Algebraic Expressions, and Linear Equations — high-weightage chapters.

Social Science: Make Notes

Maintain chapter-wise notes for History. For Civics, understand logic of laws, not just definitions.

Revise Weekly

Use our Revision Notes for quick reviews. Weekly revision ensures far better retention.

Master Answer Writing

Always attempt Case Study questions — they carry guaranteed marks if you understand the passage.

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Frequently Asked Questions – CBSE Class 8

Q1: What is new Curiosity textbook for Class 8 Science?

A1: NCERT introduced the Curiosity textbook for Class 8 Science from 2024–25 onwards. It replaces the old Science textbook with updated chapters focusing on inquiry-based learning. XAM CONTENT covers chapters from both old and new textbooks.

Q2: Are Case Study Questions asked in Class 8 exams?

A2: Yes! CBSE has made Case Study and Passage-Based Questions mandatory from Class 6 to 12. In Class 8 school assessments, they typically carry 4–8 marks. Practising them chapter-wise is highly recommended.

Q3: How important are Assertion & Reason Questions?

A3: They test conceptual understanding, not just memorisation. Mastering them in Class 8 gives students a strong foundation for Class 9–10 where this question type appears in board exams.

Q4: How many chapters in Class 8 Science and Maths?

A4: The new Curiosity textbook for Class 8 Science has 13 chapters. The NCERT Maths textbook also has 13 chapters. Social Science covers History, Civics, and Geography with 20+ chapters combined.

Q5: Is all content on XAM CONTENT free?

A5: Yes — all chapter-wise questions, revision notes, and study materials are completely free. No login or subscription required. We also offer premium PDF eBooks and editable materials for teachers at our sister sites.

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