HALF YEARLY / ANNUAL EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: SCIENCE (086-ONLY FOR IX/X) FULL MARKS: 80 TIME:3Hrs. DATE: ??
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
i) This question paper contains 39 questions. All questions are compulsory.
ii) This question paper is divided into five sections - A, B, C, D and E.
iii) In Section A - Questions No. 1 to 20 are multiple choice questions (MCQs)/AR.
iv) In Section B - Questions No. 21 to 26 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
v) In Section C - Questions No. 27 to 33 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
vi) In Section D - Questions No. 34 to 36 are long answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each.
vii) In Section E - Questions No. 37 to 39 are case study-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2 questions in Section B, 1
question in Section C, 3 questions in Section D and 3 subpart questions in Section E.
CLASS - VIII
Q. No. QUESTIONS Marks
SECTION A
This section comprises multiple choice questions (MCQs)/AR of 1 mark each.
[20×1=20]
Malleability turns a metal into 1
3.
a. long and thin wire b. short and thick wire
c. thick sheet d. thin sheet
The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is? 1
4.
a. Aluminium b. Chromium
c. Tin d. Carbon
Which of the following is a non-metal that can be stored in the water? 1
5.
a. Potassium b. Phosphorus
c. Calcium d. Carbon
Which of the following is NOT a disinfectant? 1
6.
a. DDT b. bleaching powder
c. Manure d. BHC
Which of the following is a man-made fibre? 1
7.
a. nylon b. wool
c. silk d. jute
One example of thermosetting plastic is – 1
8.
a. PVC b. polyurethane
c. polythene d. melamine
Which of the following is used to make handle of utensils – 1
9.
a. PVC b. Bakelite
c. nylon d. jute
Read the assertion and the reason (Qs 17-20) given below and choose the correct option.
(a)Both the assertion and the reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
(b)Both the assertion and reason are correct but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
(c)The assertion is true but the reason is false.
(d)The assertion is false but the reason is true.
(e)Both the assertion and the reason are wrong
Assertion (A): Rayon is known as artificial silk. 1
Reason (R): Rayon has properties similar to silk.
a. Assertion and Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation
of Assertion.
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b. Assertion and Reason both are correct and but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
c. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d. Assertion is false but Reason is true.
SECTION B
This section comprises very short answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.
[6x2=12]
Zn + CuSO4 ZnSO4 + Cu
23. The above reaction is possible but the reverse one is not possible. Explain 2
SECTION C
This section comprises short answer (SA) type questions of 3 marks each.
[7 x 3 = 21]
Two pieces of rust-free iron rod are completely coated with the following –
i. Oil paint
ii. Zn
an identical scratch is made on each piece, thus exposing the iron. The pieces
of iron are kept exposed to moist air for 10 days and then checked for rust
30. 3
formation.
a. State if rusting will be observed at the point of the scratch on the two iron
pieces.
b. Give reasons for your answer in each case.
c. Name the process of applying a protective Zn coating to steel or iron.
OR
a. What is the full form of PVC?
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b. Why is acrylic considered to be a cheap substitute for wool? State its uses.
(Any two uses)
SECTION D
This section comprises long answer (LA) type questions of 5 marks each.
[3 x 5 = 15]
a. Anjali’s mother uses synthetic sarees in the kitchen. Anjali insists on wearing
cotton clothes. Give reason in support of Anjali’s advice.
b. Synthetic fibres are strong, elastic, light weight, wrinkle free and easy to
5
wash. Even with so many advantages we do not wear clothes made of pure
35.
synthetic fibre but a mixture of synthetic and natural fibre. Why is this
necessary? Give reasons.
SECTION E
This section comprises 3 case study-based questions of 4 marks each.
[3 x 4 = 12]
Case Study - 2
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
Metals are lustrous whereas non-metals have dull appearance. Metals like
sodium and potassium are soft and can be cut with a knife. Generally, metals are
malleable and ductile. Non-metals do not have these properties. Generally,
metals are good conductors of heat and electricity but non-metals are poor
38. conductors. On burning, metals react with oxygen to produce metal oxides
which are basic in nature. Non-metals react with oxygen to produce non-metallic
oxides which are acidic in nature. Some metals react with water to produce 4
metal hydroxides and hydrogen gas. Generally, non- metals do not react with
water. Metals react with acids and produce metal salts and hydrogen gas.
Generally, non-metals do not react with acids. Some metals react with bases to
produce hydrogen gas. More reactive metals displace less reactive metals from
their compounds in aqueous solutions. Metals and non-metals are used widely in
everyday life.
a) Metals like aluminium and zinc react with bases to produce
________________ gas .
i) Oxygen ii) Nitrogen
iii) Hydrogen iv) Carbon dioxide
b) Which of the following property is not responsible for copper to be used
as electrical conduction wires.
i)ductility ii) colour
iii) good conductor of electricity iv) it is solid
c) Solution of a non-metallic oxide
i) turns blue litmus red ii) turns red litmus blue
iii) shows no colour change with blue litmus iv) none of these
d) Which of the following metals is accessed in the native state?
i) Aluminium ii) Gold
iii) Chromium iv) Zinc
