Class: VIII Science

1. A faster moving object covers

a) Less distance in more time
b) More distance in more time
c) Less distance in less time
d) More distance in less time
2. Which of these represents one complete oscillation of the pendulum
shown below?

a) PQR b)PQQP c)QRRP d) PQR RQP

3. The two glasses X and Y are stuck together as shown below.

How can the glasses be separated?

a) Heating both the glasses
b) Soaking glass in Y in ice cube.
c) Pouring hot water into glass X
d) Pouring hot water over glass Y.
4. Which surface cannot produce a clear image of an object?
a) Rough b) ideal c) smooth d)Curved
5. Which of these effects can be produced by an electric current?
(1) Chemical (2) Heating
(2) Lighting (4) Magnetic
a) 1 and 2 only b) 1,2 and 3 only
b) 2,3 and 4 only d) 1,2,3 and 4
6. Which solution has the highest concentration of hydroxide ions?
a) Solution of pH 3 b) Solution of pH 5
 b) Solutions of pH 7 d) Solution of pH 12
7. What causes the candle flame to get extinguished?

a) Evolution of O2 gas b) Evolution of CO2 gas

b) Formation of Ca (OH)2 d) Formation of Ca Cl2
8. Which of these is a chemical change?
a) A substance with different chemical properties
b) A substance in different state but similar chemical properties is
formed
c) The molecule of the substance donot undergo any change
d) A substance with different shape and size but similar chemical
properties is formed.
9. Which action is best to do during heavy lifting?
a) Lying on the ground in an open place.
b) Going into the nearest water body.
c) Staying indoors away from metallic doors or windows.
d) Standing under a tall tree.
10.Wind currents occur across the globe due to
a) The rotation of the earth
b) Change in the season
c) Uneven heating between the equator and the poles
d) Gravitational pull of the sun.
11.The diagram given shows the flow of energy in our body.

Which of the labelled arrows is drawn incorrectly?

a) P b) Q c) R d) S
12.Where does most of the transpiration take place in the given figure?
a) P b)R c) Q c)S
13. The calls capable of changing shapes are
a) Amoeba cell
b) WBC
c) Both of these
d) None of these
14. The part X of the plant shown in the given figure helps out in
(A) Photosynthesis (B) Respiration (C) Transpiration (D) All of these 9
15. Which one of the following is true for all chemical
(A) There is a change in volume (B) Heat is evolved
(C) Chemical bonds are broken or formed (D) There is a change in mass
16. A student identified the following charecteristics in an animal.
I. Able to live on land and water.
II. Breathes through skin and lungs.
III. use webbed toes for locomotion.
Choose a suitable title for the given description.
a) Terrestrial b) Amphibian c) Aquatic d) Arboreal
16. Identify organ “X” .

a) Skin b) Heart c) Lungs d) Kidneys

17.Rohit’s father experienced a heart attack. Doctor told him that his blood vessels have
become narrower. What could be the reason for this?
(A) His diet has an excess of roughage and water.
(B) His diet lacks proper amount of vitamins and minerals.
(C) His diet has an excess of fats and carbohydrates.
(D) His diet lacks proper amount of proteins and carbohydrates.
19. What adaptation does the given organism show?

(A) Strong hind leg muscles (B) Hollow bones (C) Webbed feet (D) Both (B) and (C)
20. The following statements describe how the transport system in p[lant works

P- Xylem tubes carry water and mineral salts to other parts of the plant.
Q- The leaves make food in the presence of sunlight.
R- The leaves receive water and mineral salts.
S- Phloem tubes transport food to other parts of the plant
 T- Root Hairs absorb water and mineral salts from the soil.

Which of these is a correct sequence?

(A) P T Q R S (B) T P R Q S
(B) P →R →Q→S→T D) R→Q→P→S→T