GRADE 8 GENERAL SCIENCE

Instruction I) choose the correct answer from the given alternatives

1. The negative ion of salt comes from:
A. acid B. oxide C. base D. none
2. ___________is used as intoxication ingredient of many alcoholic beverages?
A. ethyl alcohol B, buthyne C. ethyne D. butanol
3. ___________ are organisms that feed on dead plant and animal materials and their
products?
A. producers B. decomposers C. autotrophs D. heterotrophs E. all
4. The primary source of energy for all life on the earth during the process of photosynthesis
is: A. water B. sunlight C. air D. soil
5. The relationship between tooth cleaning bird and crocodile is __________?
A. competition B. parasitism C. protocooperation D. ammensalism
6. The formula for the alkane homologous immediately coming after hexane is:
A. C7H14 B. C5H8 C. C6H14 D. C7H16 E. C5H12
7. Which one of the following statements correctly tells about predator and prey?
A. Predator is feed on prey C. prey is feed on predator
B. Prey is hunter D. both are hunters
8. The effect of air pollution which is characterized by reduction of sunlight from reaching
the earth surface is: A. global warming C. acid rain
B. global dimming D. none
9. ____________ is a method of soil conservation which is leveling section of a hilly
cultivated area? A. terracing C. afforestation
B. contour ploughing D. crop rotation
10. ___________ is the size distribution of mineral particles found in a representative sample
of soil? A. soil fertility B. soil type C. soil texture D. soil horizon
11. Which hydrocarbon is mainly used as a source of energy for cooking, heating and
generating electricity?
A. methane B. octane C. decane D. propane E. butane
12. When plants and animals die or from their waste, the organic nitrogen is converted in to
ammonium by decomposers, this process is called _________?
A. nitrification B. ammonification C. denitrification D. nitrogen fixation
13. The no organisms at each level in food chain of an ecosystem are _____________ from
1st up to 4th trophic level?
A. increased B. remain the same C. decreased D. B&C
14. An alkyne with carbon no 8 has the formula of:
A. C8H18 B. C8H16 C.C8H20 D. C8H14
15. ___________ are carnivores that mainly eat herbivores and omnivores which are found in
3rd trophic level? A. 1ry consumers B. 2ry consumers C. 3ry consumers D. producers
16. Organisms that release energy from simple chemical reaction are known as:
A. chemoautotrophs B. photoautotrophs C. heterotrophs D. A&B

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17. one of the following is different from others
A. C5H10 B. C7H14 C. C3H8 D. C4H8
18. ___________ is the relationship in which one organism is get benefit while the other
organism is neither benefited nor harmed?
A. parasitism B. mutualism C. ammensalism D. commensalism
19. Types of interaction between same species are called _________?
A. intraspecific B. interspecific C. introspecific D. all
20. Red blood cells have red pigment called __________ which carry oxygen to blood?
A. venacava B. hemoglobin C. umblical D. aorta
21. The color of phenolphentalin in basic solution is:
A. blue B. colorless C. red D. yellow
22. Which statement correctly describes part of human reproductive process?
A. Testestrone produced in testes is transformed through fallopian tube where it
influences embryonic development.
B. Progesterone produced in ovary influence formation of sperm with in urethra.
C. Progesterone stimulates the division of egg with in vagina.
D. Estrogen and progesterone influences the activity of uterus.
23. __________ is a sac like structure on the lower end of the penis?
A. epididymis B. scrotum C. testes D. vas deferense
24. Which one of the following blood cells is non-nucleated?
A. thrombocytes B. leukocytes C. erythrocytes D. all
25. Deoxygenated blood flow ends at: A. pulmonary artery B. right ventricle
C. lung D. right atrium
26. The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding vocal cords
in humans referred as: A. pharynx B. syrinx C. larynx D. bronchus
27. Which one of the following disease is different from others?
A. hemorrhoids B. constipation C. hypertension D. gastritis
28. Which one of the following type of teeth has long, sharp and pointed edge?
A. molar B. canine C. incisor D. premolar
29. The outer, white and hardest layer of teeth is called ____________?
A. dentine B. pulp cavity C. enamel D. none

30. The balanced chemical equation of the reaction between calcium metal and hydrochloric
acid is: A. Ca + HCl CaCl + H2 C. Ca + 2HCl CaCl2 + H2
B. Ca + HCl CaCl2 + H2 D. 2Ca + 2HCl CaCl2 + H2
31. The disease that is caused by hemophilus duceryi bacteria is ___________?
A. HIV/AIDS B. chancroids C. syphilis D. gonorrhea
32. One of the following is different from others? A. ovary B. testes C. cervix D. clitoris
33. Which one of the following are secondary sexual characteristics for males?
A. Widening of hip C. broadening of chest
B. maturation of egg D. development of breast
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34. The outer most part of female reproductive system is:
A. vagina B. vulva C. uterus D. cervix
35. The characteristic property of an acid is due to the presence of:
A. hydride ion B. hydrogen ions C. hydroxide ions D. none
36. A disease that the heart muscle is un able to pump enough blood to the body is known as:
A. stroke B. heart attack C. heart failure D. all
37. Blood cells that are used to prevent the body from disease causing pathogen are
__________? A. WBCs B. RBCs C. Platelets D. All
38. Types of blood vessels that carry blood to the tissues and cells is known as:
A. capillary B. vein C. artery D. all
39. Which one of the following is respiratory system disease?
A. asthma B. flu C. influenza D. COVID-19 E. all
40. The smaller tubes branching from each bronchus in the lung are called ________?
A. bronchioles B. trachea C. alveoli D. all
41. Which one of the following chemical produced in stomach?
A. HCl B. Bile C. HS2O D NH3
42. The dryness of undigested food molecule in large intestine results ___________?
A. diarrhea B. gastritis C. appendicitis D. constipation
43. How many no of bones do adult human have? A. 106 B. 206 C. 80 D. 126
44. When the following equation representing the reaction is completed, the products are;
Na2CO3 + 2HCl __________________
A. NaCl & H2O B. NaCl, H2O & CO2 C NaCl, CO2 & H2 D. H2O & CO2
45. A U-shaped bone in neck between larynx and chin is _________________?
A. skull B. vertebral column C. hyoid D. thoracic cage
46. The outer layer of hair shaft is called ________________?
A. Cortex B. cuticle C. medulla D. lunula
47. ____________ is the first anterior opening part of the gut?
A. stomach B. mouth C. anus D. esophagus
48. Hinge joints are located on all except: A. knee B. shoulder C. elbow D. toe

49. Which one of the following is categorized under irregular bones?

A. femur B. scapula C. patella D. vertebrae
50. Which one of the following bone is different from others regarding to the classification
based on position? A. ischium B. phalange C. ulna D. sternum
51. Which one of the following is non-metallic oxide?
A. Al2O3 B. CaO C. CO2 D. all
52. Chewing, talking and facial expressions are functions of which kind of muscles?
A. skeletal muscles B. cardiac muscles C. smooth muscles D. all
53. _________is the skin disease that is produced when staphylococcus aureus bacteria inter
to hair follicle and cause infection?
A. Blister B. carbuncle C. eczema D. actinic keratosis
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54. Which one of the following glands is located in ear canal and produce ear wax?
A. sebaceous glands B. sudoriferous glands C. ceremonious glands D. mammary glands
55. 2HCl + Ca(OH)2 X + 2H2O; “X” represents __________
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A. ClO4 B. CaO C. HClO4 D. CaCl2
56. The thin line of tissue that is located at the base of the nail and overlaps the nail plate is
known as: A. lunula B. nail bed C. nail fold D. cuticle
57. ____________is the layer of skin which contain fatty tissue that used to store energy and
act as an insulation layer? A. epidermis B. dermis C. hypodermis D. all
58. Which one of the following pairs of compounds produced potassium sulphate?
A. KOH & H2SO4 B. K2O & H2O C. K2O & HCl D. none
59. CO2 + Na2O Y; “Y” represents ___________?
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A. CO3 B. CaCO3 C. Na2CO3 D. Na2O
60. Which one of the following is biotic component of ecosystem?
A. Soil B. Animal C. Water D. Air

Name - _____________________________________Grade and section - ______Roll No - ______

1. 7. 13. 19. 25. 31. 37. 43. 49. 55.

2. 8. 14. 20. 26. 32. 38. 44. 50. 56.

3. 9. 15. 21. 27. 33. 39. 45. 51. 57.

4. 10. 16. 22. 28. 34. 40. 46. 52. 58.

5. 11. 17. 23. 29. 35. 41. 47. 53. 59.

6. 12. 18. 24. 30. 36. 42. 48. 54. 60.

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