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This document outlines the structure and content of the Class 8 Science I Term Examination for the 2024-25 session. It includes various sections such as multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, short answer questions, and longer descriptive questions, covering topics like biodiversity, combustion, and friction. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of scientific concepts and their applications.

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class 8 science Set-A

This document outlines the structure and content of the Class 8 Science I Term Examination for the 2024-25 session. It includes various sections such as multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, short answer questions, and longer descriptive questions, covering topics like biodiversity, combustion, and friction. The exam is designed to assess students' understanding of scientific concepts and their applications.

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I Term Examination (Session 2024-25)

Class – 8th
Subject- Science
Time- 3 hours Set-A M.M.-70
Name-____________. Date-___________
Roll No.-_________. Day-___________

General Instructions-
1.Each question is compulsory to attempt.
2. Do not use a sketch pen in the answer sheet.
3. Writing should be neat and clean.

A- Multiple choice questions- ( 0.5×20 =10 Marks )


1. Which of the following is a fibre crop?
a. Gram c. Rubber
b. Cotton d. All of these

2. Which of the following processes makes the soil loosened?


a. Harvesting c. Winnowing
b. Ploughing d. None of these

3. Assertion (A): Fungi are non-green plants and include moulds, rusts and puff balls. They do not contain
chlorophyll and hence are heterotrophic.
Reason (R): Fungi cannot make their own food. They may be parasitic and saprophytic, they secrete enzymes to
digest external organic matter.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

4. Which of the following gases is released in sewage treatment?


a. Carbon dioxide c. Oxygen
b. Biogas d. Carbon monoxide

5. Which of the following look-like plants but do not have chlorophyll?


a. Fungi c. Bacteria
b. Protozoa d. Virus

6. Which of the following substances is added to make the process of cheese making faster?
a. Flour b. Rennet
c. Milk powder d. None of these

7. Assertion (A): Biodiversity or biological diversity is the measure of the variety of the earth's animal, plant and
microbial species.
Reason (R): Forests are the biodiversity hot spots because they contain the maximum biodiversity.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

8. Petroleum is mainly formed by the burial of:


a. Terrestrial plants and animals c. Both (a) and (b)
b. Aquatic plants and animals d. None of these

9. Natural gas mainly consists of:


a. Methane c. Ethane
b. Propane d. Hydrogen

10. Which of the following is not necessarily associated with combustion?


a. Presence of oxygen c. Flame
b. Production of heat d. Attainment of ignition temperature

11. Combustion is a:
a. Physical process c. Reversible process
b. Chemical process d. None of these

12. Rusting is an example of:


a. Chemical reaction c. Combustion reaction
b. Oxidation reaction d. All of these

13. Which of the following is responsible for the loss of biodiversity?


a. Deforestation c. Killing of animals
b. Desertification d. All of these

14. Which of the following has become extinct because of hunting by humans?
a. Dinosaurs c. Bison
b. Dodo d. Flying squirrel

15. A body falls downwards because of:


a. Gravitational force c. Frictional force
b. Muscular force d. Elastic force

16. The pressure exerted by liquids can be measured by:


a. Barometer c. Manometer
b. Speedometer d. Lactometer

17. What type of friction occurs when a book slides across a table?
a. Rolling friction c. Sliding friction
b. Static friction d. Fluid friction
18. Astronauts and deep-sea divers are made to wear special suits when they go to space or deep into the sea
because:
a. The pressure is very high c. There is no air
b. The temperature is very low d. None of these

19. If two forces act in the same direction, they:


a. Add up to give resultant force c. Cancel each other
b. Subtract from each other d. None of these

20. Friction:
a. Helps motion c. Acts in the direction of motion
b. Opposes motion d. Both (a) and (b)

B. Fill in the blanks- (1×6=6)


1. ________ is used for the large-scale production of alcohol, wine, and beer.
2. The bitumen obtained from coal tar is used in ________ of roads.
3. Fuel produces _______ and _________on combustion.
4. Biodiversity includes ______, ______, and _______.
5. The pressure on a surface can be increased by ______ the area of contact.
6. We use ball bearings to ________friction.

C. Write answer in one word or in one line. (1×12=12Marks)


1. Name nitrogen fixing bacteria.
2. What do you mean by UHT?
3. Why are resources being over consumed?
4. What is fuel?
5. Name three conditions required for combustion?
6. What is the luminous visible part of a fire called?
7. Give one word for cutting down forests and losing the land for other purpose.
8. Why should paper be saved?
9. Define force.
10. What kind of force is exerted by animals?
11. Write two ways to reduce friction.
12. Which parts of machine gradually wear out?

D. Answer any ten of the following questions in about 30–40 words each.( 2×10=20 Marks)
1. Differentiate between Rabi and Kharif crops with examples.
2. What is food preservation? Why is food preservation important?
3. How is refining of petroleum done?
4. What is meant by overconsumption of energy?
5. Define the term combustible and non-combustible substance
6. Write characteristics of a good fuel?
7. Define the term deforestation. What are the harmful effects of deforestation?
8. Define the term Biosphere and biosphere reserve.
9. What is contact and non-contact force?
10. Define pressure. Write its application in our daily life.
11. What is friction? Give examples of friction in our daily lives.
12. What are the different types of friction?

E. Answer the following. (1×4=4 Marks)

Briefly explain the causes of friction with a labelled diagram.


OR
Describe the structure of flame with a well labelled diagram
OR
Draw the diagram of Amoeba, and label its parts.
.
F. Answer any six of the following questions in about 50–60 words each.(3×6 =18 Marks)

1. Differentiate between manure and fertilizers.


2. What is food spoilage? What are the causes and signs of food spoilage?
3. How can we conserve our resources ?
4. Give reason for the following.
a. LPG burns immediately on coming in contact with a matchstick while coal takes time.
b. If we keep a paper cup on flame, it will burn, but if we take some water in the paper cup, it will
not burn even on putting fire.
5. List the effects of force explaining each one briefly.
6. List the advantages and disadvantage of friction explaining each one in brief.
7. What is biodiversity? Describe the different causes of loss of biodiversity?
8. Explain the relation between pressure, force and area.

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