Class 8 Science Test
Full Marks: 60
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(Each question carries 1 mark)
Force and Pressure
Q1. Which of the following is a non-contact force?
a) Muscular force
b) Magnetic force
c) Frictional force
d) Mechanical force
(1 mark)
Q2. When the area of contact decreases, the pressure exerted:
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains the same
d) None of the above
(1 mark)
Light
Q3. The phenomenon of bending of light when it passes from one medium to another is called:
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Diffraction
d) Dispersion
(1 mark)
Q4. The splitting of white light into its constituent colors is called:
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Dispersion
d) Absorption
(1 mark)
Fuel and Combustion
Q5. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Natural Gas
d) Solar Energy
(1 mark)
Q6. The process of burning a substance in the presence of oxygen to release heat and light is known as:
a) Oxidation
b) Combustion
c) Reduction
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d) Photosynthesis
(1 mark)
Crop Production and Management
Q7. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
a) Wheat
b) Barley
c) Rice
d) Gram
(1 mark)
Q8. The practice of growing two or more crops together on the same field is known as:
a) Crop rotation
b) Intercropping
c) Mixed cropping
d) Monocropping
(1 mark)
Microorganisms
Q9. Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol?
a) Bacteria
b) Algae
c) Yeast
d) Virus
(1 mark)
Q10. Which disease is caused by a protozoan?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Malaria
c) Cholera
d) Influenza
(1 mark)
Section B: Short Answer Questions
(Each question carries 3 marks)
Force and Pressure
Q11. Define force. Explain the difference between contact and non-contact forces with examples.
(3 marks)
Light
Q12. What is the difference between regular reflection and diffused reflection? Give examples.
(3 marks)
Fuel and Combustion
Q13. Explain the process of combustion and write the conditions necessary for combustion to occur.
(3 marks)
Crop Production and Management
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Q14. What are fertilizers? How are they different from manure? Give one example of each.
(3 marks)
Microorganisms
Q15. How are microorganisms useful in our lives? Mention any three uses.
(3 marks)
Section C: Long Answer Questions
(Each question carries 5 marks)
Force and Pressure
Q16. Explain the concept of pressure with an example. How does atmospheric pressure affect us?
(5 marks)
Light
Q17. Describe an experiment to demonstrate the dispersion of light. What is the role of a prism in this experiment?
(5 marks)
Fuel and Combustion
Q18. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels. What are the alternatives to fossil fuels?
(5 marks)
Crop Production and Management
Q19. Explain the various steps involved in the preparation of soil for agriculture. Why is this step important?
(5 marks)
Microorganisms
Q20. Explain the role of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle. Why is this cycle important for agriculture?
(5 marks)
Section D: Practical Based Questions
(Each question carries 4 marks)
Force and Pressure
Q21. A student sets up an experiment to demonstrate the relationship between force, area, and pressure using a set
of weights and a sponge. Describe the steps and observations of this experiment.
(4 marks)
Light
Q22. Explain an activity to show that light travels in a straight line. Include the materials required, procedure, and
observations.
(4 marks)
Microorganisms
Q23. Describe an experiment to show the growth of microorganisms in a moist bread slice. Mention the materials
required, procedure, and observations.
(4 marks)
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Instructions:
Answer all the questions in the space provided.
Write neat and legible answers.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary to support your answers.
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