Science teSt
Class: 6th Total Marks: 80 | Time: 2 Hours
Name: ______________________________________________
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Leaves of …………… give rise to new plants.
(a) mango (b) banana (c) begonia (d) marigold
2. Food conducting tubes are called…………….
(a) stigma (b) xylem (c) phloem (d) stomata
3. The leaves of cacti plant are modified into spines to
(a) conserve water. (b) store food. (c) trap insects. (d) Frictional force
4. ……….. is a non-magnetic material.
(a) Iron (b) Nikel (c) Cobalt (d) Silver
5. Eclipses occur When ……………. Are cast by heavenly bodies.
(a) lights (b) shadows (c) rays (d) heat waves
6. The SI unit of time is
(a) second (b) hour (c) minutes (d) N.O.T.
7. A paper falling from a building is an example of
(a) random motion (b) circular motion (c) linear motion (d) oscillatory motion
8. The kinds of living things that live in a particular habitat mainly depend on
(a) Only the soil of the habitat. (b) The environment of the habitat. (c) Only on sunlight. (d) N.O.T.
9. A sandy dessert, a dense forest and a grassland are examples of
(a) The same kinds of habitats. (b) Different aquatic habitats. (c) Different terrestrial habitats.
10. Which of the following is not a luminous object.
(a) candle (b) moon (c) sun (d) star
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. __________ the natural event occurs when the shadow of Moon falls on the Earth.
2. Light travels at a speed of _________________ kilometer per second.
3. A set of electric cells is commonly called_______________.
4. A __________________ of light is made up of several rays.
5. Air contains _________ matter such as dust, pollen, and fibers.
6. A certain type of rock called _____________ is a natural magnet.
7. ____________ has led to an increase in the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
8. Burning of things is called______________.
9. Zinc __________, ____________and __________ are non-magnetic materials.
10. A single trunk of a tree is used to make a ______________.
11. Section C: True or False (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Different kinds of habitats have similar environments. (True/False)
2. A wetland is an aquatic habitat. (True/False)
3. The length of an object is measured in only in meters. (True/False)
4. You can read these sentences because the page is illuminated. (True/False)
5. A solar eclipse occurs when the earth blocks the sun and prevents sunlight from reaching a portion of the
Earth. (True/False)
6. A luminous object is a source of light. (True/False)
7. Oxygen gas is required during combustion. (True/False)
8. An LED has thin delicate tungsten wire which is why LED have long life. (True/False)
9. A switch in an electric circuit only breaks the circuit. (True/False)
10. Nitrogen is a component of proteins which are body building nutrients. (True/False)
Section D: Short Answer Questions (6 × 3 = 18 Marks)
1. What is the directive property of a magnet?
2. How does the filament of a bulb produce light and heat?
3. Why do mountaineers have to carry oxygen cylinder?
4. Wind is a source of Energy. Explain.
5. Write three differences between an image and a shadow.
6. How many types of motion can be seen in a sewing machine? Explain.
Section E: Long Answer Questions (5× 4 = 20 Marks)
1. Give a brief account of a solar eclipse with a diagram.
2. A plane mirror forms a clear image but a rough floor does not explain why?
3. Distinguish between circular motion and Oscillatory motion with the help of simple
diagram.
4. With an example, explain how animals are adapted to live in their habitat.
5. Discuss respiration in living things.
Section G: Define the terms. (2x6=12Marks)
1. Respiration
2. Adaptation
3. Nitrogen fixation
4. Electricity
5. Air pollutant
6. Habitat
Class 8 Science Practice Question Paper
Total Marks: 80 | Time: 3 Hours
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Which of the following is a combustible substance?
(a) Stone
(b) Water
(c) Wood
(d) Glass
2. The type of reproduction where a single parent produces offspring is called:
(a) Sexual reproduction
(b) Asexual reproduction
(c) Viviparous reproduction
(d) Oviparous reproduction
3. The SI unit of pressure is:
(a) Newton
(b) Pascal
(c) Joule
(d) Meter
4. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
(a) Thermometer
(b) Manometer
(c) Barometer
(d) Hydrometer
5. Which component of sound determines its loudness?
(a) Frequency
(b) Amplitude
(c) Wavelength
(d) Speed
6. Sound cannot travel through:
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Steel
(d) Vacuum
7. The process of fusion of male and female gametes is called:
(a) Budding
(b) Fertilization
(c) Fragmentation
(d) Pollination
8. A flame is divided into different zones. The innermost zone is:
(a) Dark zone
(b) Blue zone
(c) Non-luminous zone
(d) Luminous zone
9. Which force always acts opposite to the direction of motion?
(a) Gravitational force
(b) Magnetic force
(c) Frictional force
(d) Electric force
10. Which organ in the human body produces sound?
(a) Heart
(b) Lungs
(c) Larynx
(d) Diaphragm
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
11. The amount of matter that can burn in air and produce heat is called __________.
12. The reproductive organs that produce eggs in females are called __________.
13. Pressure is defined as force acting per unit __________.
14. A sound with a high frequency is known as __________.
15. When combustion occurs rapidly and produces heat and light, it is called __________.
16. The organ of hearing in humans is called the __________.
17. A force exerted on an area is called __________.
18. The union of male and female gametes forms a __________.
19. __________ is the force exerted by the air above us.
20. In __________ reproduction, two parents are involved in producing offspring.
Section C: True or False (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
21. Combustion can take place without oxygen. (True/False)
22. Sponges reproduce through sexual reproduction only. (True/False)
23. Liquids can transmit sound. (True/False)
24. Sound travels faster in water than in air. (True/False)
25. A fuse is a device used to ignite a fire. (True/False)
26. The process of reproduction that involves gametes is called asexual reproduction. (True/False)
27. Pressure is independent of area over which it is applied. (True/False)
28. Loudness of sound is directly proportional to the amplitude of the wave. (True/False)
29. Frictional force acts in the same direction as motion. (True/False)
30. The blue part of a candle flame is the hottest. (True/False)
Section D: Short Answer Questions (6 × 3 = 18 Marks)
31. Explain the three zones of a flame and their characteristics.
32. What is fertilization? Differentiate between internal and external fertilization.
33. Define pressure. Give one example of how pressure is useful in everyday life.
34. Describe the relationship between force, area, and pressure with an example.
35. How does the human ear work to help us hear sound?
36. What is friction? Mention two ways to reduce friction.
Section E: Long Answer Questions (4 × 8 = 32 Marks)
37. Explain the process of sexual reproduction in humans. Include details of fertilization and development of the
embryo.
38. Describe combustion and the conditions necessary for combustion to take place. Explain the types of
combustion with examples.
39. What is force? Describe any four types of forces with suitable examples.
40. Explain how sound is produced and travels through different mediums. Include a discussion on the speed of
sound in solids, liquids, and gases.
Marking Scheme:
Section A: 10 Marks
Section B: 10 Marks
Section C: 10 Marks
Section D: 18 Marks
Section E: 32 Marks
