Class 8 Science Question Paper
Subject: Science
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper is divided into four sections: Objective, Short Answer, Detailed
Answer, and Long Answer.
3. Use diagrams wherever necessary.
4. Neatness and clarity will be considered in marking.
Section A: Objective (24 marks)
Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (1 mark each):
1. Which microorganism is used in the preparation of curd?
(a) Bacteria
(b) Virus
(c) Algae
(d) Fungi
2. Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
(a) Coal
(b) Solar Energy
(c) Wind Energy
(d) Water
3. Which of the following is an extinct species?
(a) Tiger
(b) Dodo
(c) Elephant
(d) Panda
4. At what age does adolescence usually begin?
(a) 5-6 years
(b) 8-9 years
(c) 11-12 years
(d) 15-16 years
Q2. Match the following (1 mark each):
1. Yeast a) Coal
2. Petroleum b) Reproduction
3. Adolescence c) Alcohol production
4. Conservation d) Biodiversity
Q3. True or False (1 mark each):
1. Microorganisms are always harmful to humans. (True/False)
2. Coal and petroleum are renewable sources of energy. (True/False)
3. Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. (True/False)
4. Conservation of plants and animals helps to maintain biodiversity. (True/False)
Section B: Short Answer (18 marks)
Answer any 9 questions. (2 marks each)
1. What is pasteurization? Explain briefly.
2. How are fossil fuels formed?
3. What are the conditions necessary for combustion?
4. Mention any two methods of conservation of forests.
5. What is adolescence?
6. Draw fig and label the glands in human.
7. Describe the harmful effects of burning fossil fuels.
8. Define the term reproduction in animals.
9. What are the symptoms of puberty?
10. Explain the importance of microorganisms in agriculture.
11. What is petroleum and how is it extracted?
12. Draw and label flame diagram.
Section C: Detailed Answer (18 marks)
Answer any 6 questions. (3 marks each)
1. Explain the process of photosynthesis with a diagram.
2. Describe the various types of microorganisms with examples.
3. What is coal? Mention its uses and harmful effects.
4. Describe the process of menstruation in females.
5. Explain the steps involved in the nitrogen cycle with a diagram.
6. Describe the process of animal reproduction with a diagram.
7. What are the methods of contraception? Why are they important?
8. Explain the role of forests in maintaining ecological balance.
9. Describe the process of puberty and its effects on the human body.
Section D: Long Answer (20 marks)
Answer any 5 questions. (4 marks each)
1. Explain the importance of microorganisms in daily life.
2. Describe the process of coal and petroleum formation. How are these resources
conserved?
3. What is the importance of conservation of biodiversity? Mention methods to achieve it.
4. Explain in detail the reproductive system in humans with a labeled diagram.
5. Describe the process of combustion and explain the role of oxygen in it.
6. What are the different modes of reproduction in animals? Explain with examples.
7. Discuss the harmful effects of deforestation on the environment and suggest solutions.
