Class 8
Mathematics
Chapter 5
Ganita Prakash (latest NCERT)
Number Play
Free NCERT practice questions for Class 8 Mathematics, Chapter 5 — 187 questions across MCQs, short-answer, long-answer, numericals and more. Download a printable PDF worksheet in seconds. No signup, no ads, no paywall.
What this chapter covers
Class 8 Maths Chapter 5 'Number Play' from the new NCERT Ganita Prakash returns to the playful exploration of numbers begun in earlier classes — now at a higher level. Students investigate rational numbers and their properties (closure, commutativity, associativity, the role of 0 and 1), find rational numbers between any two given numbers, and represent them on the number line. The chapter also revisits patterns and divisibility rules with new depth.
Key topics in this chapter
- Rational numbers and their properties
- Rational numbers on the number line
- Finding rationals between two numbers
- Operations on rationals
- Patterns and divisibility
Frequently asked questions
What is included in Class 8 Mathematics Chapter 5 (Number Play)?
This chapter has 187 NCERT-aligned practice questions covering all the concepts from the Ganita Prakash textbook's Chapter 5. Questions span easy, medium and hard levels across 7 different formats so students get a balanced practice set.
Are these questions based on the new NCERT Ganita Prakash textbook?
Yes. Every question on Practico for Class 8 Mathematics is mapped directly to the latest NCERT Ganita Prakash textbook (the one CBSE schools are using now). The chapter numbers and chapter titles match the textbook exactly.
How many questions can I practice from this chapter?
187 questions are available right now. You can pick how many you want at a time — generate 10 quick MCQs, a 30-question worksheet, or a full exam-style mix. Each generation gives you a different random set.
Can I download a free PDF worksheet for Number Play?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up required. Pick this chapter, choose the number of questions and types you want, and download a printable PDF (with or without answers) in one click.
What question types are available?
This chapter has assertion reason, fill blank, long, mcq, numerical, short, true false. You can mix any combination, or filter to just the type you want to practice — for example, only numericals to drill calculation, or only short-answer questions for exam revision.
Is Practico aligned with CBSE exam patterns?
Yes. Practico questions are tagged by marks (1, 2, 3, 5) and by difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) just like CBSE exam blueprints, so you can build a worksheet that mirrors a real unit test or annual exam.