Class 8 - IFSO (Science Olympiad)

Total Time : 60 Minutes

Total Questions : 50

Total Marks : 50
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 Class 8: IFSO
SECTION – A Logical Reasoning

1. If in any code language MARCH is written as KCPEF. What will be the code of ORDER in the same
code language?
A. MTBGP B. MPBCP
C. LOABO D. QPFCT
E. None of these

2. Choose the suitable alternative from the given options to find out the missing number.
1, 2, 5, 26, ?
A. 78 B. 136
C. 376 D. 677
E. None of these

3. In the given letter series, some of the letters are missing which are given in the alternatives in the
order. Choose the correct alternative.
abb_baa_a_bab_ab
A. cccc B. baab
C. abab D. abba
E. None of these

4. Choose the odd one out.

A. MORV B. CEHL
C. CENT D. JLOS
E. None of these

5. Which option will complete the second pair in the same way as first pair?
GHIJ : FEDC : : QRST : ?
A. MNOP B. PONM
C. NMOP D. PNMO
E. None of these

6. Arrange the words in a meaningful order.

1. Consultation 2. Illness 3. Doctor 4. Treatment 5. Recovery
A. 2, 3, 1, 4, 5 B. 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
C. 4, 3, 1, 2, 5 D. 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
E. None of these

7. Arrange the given words in alphabetical order and choose the one that comes last.
A. Distribute B. Disturb
C. Distinct D. Dishonest
E. Disc

8. Rohan ranks seventh from the top and twenty sixth from the bottom in a class. How many students
are there in the class?
A. 31 B. 32
C. 33 D. 34
E. None of these

9. Rohit walks 15km towards North. From there he walks 9km towards South. Then he walks 8km
towards East. How far and in which direction is he now from his starting point?
A. 7km North-East B. 10km North-East
C. 10km South-West D. 7km South-East
E. None of these

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10. Which of the following diagrams correctly represents Elephants, Wolves, Animals?

A. (a) B. (b)
C. (c) D. (d)
E. None of these

11. In the given series a figure is missing. Find the figure from the given options which will continue the
series.

Problem Figures

Answer Figures

A. (a) B. (b)
C. (c) D. (d)
E. None of these

12. Choose the figure which is different from the other figures.

A. 4 B. 3
C. 2 D. 1
E. None of these

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13. Which figure will complete the second pair in the same way as first pair?

Problem Figures

Answer Figures

A. (a) B. (b)
C. (c) D. (d)
E. None of these

14. Find the missing part of the given figure from the given options.

A. (a) B. (b)
C. (c) D. (d)
E. None of these

15. Choose mirror image of given words when mirror is placed vertically on right side of the words.

A. (a) B. (b)
C. (c) D. (d)
E. None of these

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 SECTION – B Science Day to Day Science

16 A spirit level is used to determine the surface level as shown below.

Why does the air bubble at the centre of the tube move to the right when the surface is inclined?
A. The forces acting on the air bubble are in equilibrium.
B. Unbalanced forces act on the air bubble.
C. Air bubbles always rise.
D. Frictional force act on the air bubble.
E. None of these

17. When a coin and a feather are dropped simultaneously from the same height, the coin strikes the
ground first, Why?
A. Gravitational force is less in the case of the coin.
B. Mass of coin is less.
C. Frictional force is less in the case of the coin.
D. Magnetic force is stronger in the case of the coin.
E. None of these

18. In an experiment to determine the speed of sound, a gun was fired and an observer at a distance
away measured the time interval between seeing the flash of the gun and hearing the shot. Which
quantity will not affect the result?
A. The frequency of the gunshot
B. The loudness of the gunshot
C. The temperature of the environment
D. Both (A) and (B)
E. None of these

19. During electrolysis, water splits into

A. positively charged hydrogen and negatively charged oxygen ions.
B. negatively charged hydrogen and positively charged oxygen ions.
C. hydrogen and oxygen atoms with no charges
D. hydrogen and oxygen atoms having negative and positive charges.
E. None of these

20. Three objects X, Y and Z are metal spheres, each on an insulated stand .
Objects X and Y experience a force of attraction.
Objects X and Z experience a force of attraction.
Which set of charges cannot be correct?

Charge on X Charge on Y Charge on Z

P Positive Negative Negative
Q Positive Negative Positive
R Uncharged Positive Negative
S Uncharged Positive Positive

A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
E. None of these

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21. Identify the given fibres from the strongest to the weakest based on their ability to with stand
weight when suspended freely.

P Nylon Wool Cotton

Q Nylon Cotton Wool
R Wool Cotton Nylon
S Cotton Nylon Wool

A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
E. None of these

22. Which of the following is a chemical displacement reaction?

A. 2Al + Fe2O3 heat Al2O3 + 2Fe + Heat
B. 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
C. P2O5 + 3H2O → 2H3PO4
D. 2PbS + 3O2 heat PbO + 3SO2
E. None of these

A. A B. B
C. C D. D
E. None of these

23. The diagram shown below is of a plant cell. What is the purpose of large vacuoles found in plant
cells.

A. They maintain turgor pressure of plant cells.

B. They serve as waste bin for toxins and unwanted material
C. They help in osmosis
D. Both (A) and (B)
E. None of these

24. A group of bioengineers wants to modify some of the genetic information in the plant cell so that
the cell is able to produce a new substance, P. Which part of the plant cell should the bioengineers
modify in order to achieve their aim.

A. T B. S
C. U D. V
E. None of these

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25. Which of the following bacteria lives symbiotically in pea plants?
A. Rhizobium B. Nitrosomonas
C. Azotobacter D. Clostridium
E. None of these

26. Which of the two microorganism live in symbiotic association in lichens?

P. Fungus Q. Algae R. Bacteria S. Protozoa
Choose the correct option
A. P and Q B. Q and R
C. R and S D. S and P
E. None of these

27. Observe and identify the process shown by the equation.

Nitrogen Bacteria Nitrates
A. Nitrification B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Decomposition D. Denitrification
E. None of these

28. The bristles of toothbrush are made up of nylon. Which of the following properties of nylon make it
most suitable for this purpose?
I. Hight water absorption tendency.
II. More strength in wet condition.
III. Resistance towards bacteria and fungus.
IV. Transparency, clarity and weight
A. I and II B. I, II and III
C. II and III D. I and IV
E. None of these

29. Consider the following figures and related statements.

I. P shows a monomer whereas Q is the representation of the polymer of P.

II. Only small circles represent the monomers that are interconnected to give a polymer
III. P is a linear polymer whereas Q is a crosslinked polymer.
The correct statements are
A. I and II B. I and III
C. II and III D. I, II and III
E. None of these

30. Manish took four different materials in four different test tubes labelled as P, Q, R and S as shown
below.

He added 5ml dilute hydro chloric acid in each test tube and brought a burning matchstick at the
mouth of each test tube. In which case(s), he will hear the pop sound?
A. Only P B. P and Q
C. Q and S D. P, Q and R
E. None of these

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31. In the process of welding metals like stainless steel and aluminium
I. Oxy acetylene flame is used.
II. Liquid helium is used
III. Liquid oxygen is used
IV. Liquid nitrogen is used
The correct statement (s) is /are

A. I and II B. Only II
C. II, III and IV D. All of these
E. None of these

32. When subjected to fractional distillations, petroleum gives different fractions, some of which are
mentioned below:
I. Petroleum gas II. Lubricating Oil III. Kerosene IV. Gasoline

What is the correct sequence of these fractions in the fractionating column from top to bottom?

A. I, II, III, IV B. III, I, II, IV

C. I, IV, III, II D. IV, III, I, II
E. None of these

33. Rohan introduced a glass plate into the luminous zone of the candle flame for a few seconds and
observed the following changes.

This observation shows the

A. deposition of burnt carbon dioxide particles present in the air around the flame.
B. deposition of unburnt carbon particles in the luminous zone of the flame.
C. deposition of molten wax.
D. All of these
E. None of these

34. Consider the following diagram

Here, X and Y are

A. Burnt carbon, Respiratory disease
B. Burnt carbon, nervous disease
C. Unburnt carbon, Respiratory disease
D. Unburnt carbon, nervous disease
E. None of these

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34. A flow chart is given below. Observe the flow chart and select X, Y and Z respectively.

X Y Z
a Biosphere reserve Sanctuary National Park
b Biosphere reserve National Park Sanctuary
c Sanctuary National Park Biosphere Reserve
d National Park Biosphere Reserve Sanctuary

A. a B. b
C. c D. d
E. None of these

36. When a red stain is added to a culture containing both living and dead cells, only the dead cells take
up the stain.
Which of the following structure prevents the stain entering the living cells.
A. Cell Membrane B. Cytoplasm
C. Cell Wall D. Vacuole
E. None of these

37. Identify the part labelled as A and its function.

A. Cell membrane, supports the cell and gives it a regular shape

B. Cell membrane, allows only certain substances to pass through
C. Cell wall, supports the cell and gives it a regular shape
D. Cell Wall, allows only certain substances to pass through.
E. None of these

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38. Study the diagram given below. They reflect the conclusion made by three students X, Y and Z
about the process of fertilisation.

Which of the following made the correct conclusion(s) about the process?
A. Z B. X and Y
C. Y and Z D. X, Y and Z
E. None of these

39. A reproductive chart of bees is given below. Consider it and observe that who is X, Y and Z
respectively.

Choose the correct option.

X Y Z
a Worker Drone Queen
b Drones Workers Queen
c Egg Drone Worker
d Queen Worker Drone

A. a B. b
C. c D. d
E. None of these

40. The diagram given below shows the vertical sections of a set of vessels, each containing water up to
the same height.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The water exerts the greatest pressure on the base of vessel P.

B. The water exerts greatest pressure on the base of vessel S.
C. The water exerts the same force on the base of each vessel.
D. The water exerts the same pressure on the base of each vessel.
E. None of these

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41. State ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false.
I. Electrostatic force can also act from a distance and is therefore a non-contact force.
II. Collision force is a contact force.
III. Weight is the force with which a body gets attracted towards the centre of the earth.
IV. Forces which act only when there is a physical contact between two interacting objects are
known as non-contact forces.
V. Sawing a wooden plank is an example of pushing force.

I II III IV V
a T T T F F
b T T F F T
c T F T F F
d F T F T T

A. a B. b
C. c D. d
E. None of these

42. In the given figure, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left.

The force of friction will act on the box.

A. from right to left (←) B. from left to right (→)
C. vertically downwards (↓) D. vertically upwards (↑)
E. None of these

43. Which of the following solution will not make the bulb in the diagram glow?

A. sodium chloride B. copper sulphate

C. silver nitrate D. sugar solution in diluted water
E. None of these

44. Which of the following statement(s) given below is/are incorrect?

P. The most common application of the chemical effect of electric current is
electroplating.
Q. Copper plating is one of the most common applications of electroplating in
ornament making
R. Electroplating is done in industries to have a pro-reactive coating on the parts
of machines.
S. Two electrodes connected to the terminals of a battery with a switch in
between are inserted in the liquid.
A. P and Q B. P and S
C. Q and R D. Q and S
E. None of these

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45. Look at the series of images from an oscilloscope. Image 1 represents the reference sound. Identify
the correct statement about the image.

A. Image 2 represents a higher frequency than 1.

B. Image 3 represents a louder sound than 1.
C. Image 3 represents a higher frequency than 1.
D. Image 4 represents a louder sound than 1.
E. None of these

SECTION – C Higher Order Thinking Skills

46. Complete the passage using the suitable words given in options below.
Sound is a (i) wave that results from the back and forth (ii) of the particles of the medium through
which the sound wave is moving. The (iii) is simply the material through which the (iv) is moving. It
can be thought of as a series of interacting (v).
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
a Medium Vibration Mechanical Sound Particles
b Mechanical Medium Sound Vibration Particles
c Medium Particles Mechanical Sound Vibration
d Mechanical Vibration Medium Sound Particles

A. a B. b
C. c D. d
E. None of these

47. Which of the following would form a highly diminished image at focus?

A. I B. II
C. I and II D. Can’t be determined
E. None of these

48. Some processes are given below.

1. Use of biogas as fuel
2. Burning of candle
3. Mixing of iron and sulphur
4. Distillation of water

Which of these are considered as only physical change?

A. 1 and 2 B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4
E. None of these

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49. A skydiver jumps out of a plane and falls quickly towards the earth. After few seconds, he opens the
parachute and begins to fall less quickly. Why does a parachute slow down the speed of the fall of
the skydiver?

A. Gravity increases when the parachute opens.

B. The mass of the skydiver decreases.
C. Air pushes up the parachute.
D. Inertia exerts a downward force on the parachute
E. None of these

50. Nidhi a student of class VIII was fond of performing experiments. One day, she found that she has a
battery, bulb and wire, so she tried to test the conductivity of the following.
I. Aluminium Foil II. Pencil lead
III. Wooden block IV. Copper block

For this, she made up an experimental set up and got the following results.

The substances P and Q shown in the given set up are

P Q
a I II
b II IV
c II III
d IV II

A. a B. b
C. c D. d
E. None of these

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 IFSO – 2023 Answer - Class 8

1 A 2 D 3 D 4 C 5 B

6 A 7 B 8 B 9 B 10 A

11 D 12 B 13 B 14 D 15 D

16 B 17 C 18 D 19 A 20 B

21 A 22 A 23 D 24 B 25 A

26 A 27 B 28 C 29 C 30 B

31 B 32 C 33 B 34 C 35 D

36 A 37 B 38 B 39 B 40 D

41 A 42 B 43 D 44 C 45 C

46 D 47 A 48 B 49 C 50 C

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