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This document is a revision worksheet for Grade VIII Science at Manav Rachna International School for the session 2025-26. It includes multiple choice questions, assertions with reasons, and one-word answers related to agriculture and crop production. The focus is on key concepts such as fertilizers, irrigation methods, and the importance of soil management.

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Revision 1 Answer Key Grade 8

This document is a revision worksheet for Grade VIII Science at Manav Rachna International School for the session 2025-26. It includes multiple choice questions, assertions with reasons, and one-word answers related to agriculture and crop production. The focus is on key concepts such as fertilizers, irrigation methods, and the importance of soil management.

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MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SECTOR-14, FARIDABAD
SESSION: 2025-26
SUBJECT: SCIENCE GRADE: VIII
FOCUS: REVISION (CH- 1) M.M. 13

NAME: ___________________ SECTION: _________ DATE: ______________

Q1. Multiple choice questions: (1x 5= 5)


1. NPK fertilizer contains
(a) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Calcium
(b) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
(c) Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus
(d) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Keratin

2. Which of the following method of irrigation is followed when the land of cultivation is huge
and the availability of water is scarce?
(a) Drip irrigation (b) Sprinkler irrigation (c) Chain pump (d) Dhekli
3. Some fruits such as grapes are not peeled before eating but you are advised to be extra careful
in cleaning them because
(a) They may carry pesticides.
(b) Their skin causes allergies.
(c) Washing makes them sweeter.
(d) Their skin has sharp spines that might injure your mouth.

4. Arrange the following steps in the proper sequence for crop production:
i. Adding manure and fertilizers
ii. Harvesting
iii. Irrigation
iv. Preparation of soil
v. Protecting from weeds
vi. Storage
(a) iv → i → iii → v → ii → vi
(b) iii → i → vi → iv → v → ii
(c) vi → iii → i → iv → v → ii
(d) v → ii → vi → iv → i → iii

5. After harvesting his crop, a farmer was overjoyed and stored it without proper drying. Which
of the following is the most likely consequence?
(a) High moisture content may lead to fungal growth and spoilage.
(b) The grains will naturally mature and improve in quality.
(c) The seeds will undergo germination and multiply in storage.
(d) Excess moisture will protect the crop from insect attacks.
(1x2= 2)
Q2. The question below consists of an assertion and a Reason. Use the following key to choose
the appropriate answer.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the
assertion.
C. If assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
D. If assertion is incorrect, but reason is correct.
E. If both assertion and reason is incorrect.
1. Assertion: Seed drill and hoe are the agricultural implements.
Reason: Agricultural practices are done by using tools. ____B_______

2. Assertion: Farmers have to add manure to the fields to replenish the soil with nutrients.
Reason: Continuous cultivation of crops makes the soil rich in nutrients. ___C_______

Q3. Write one word for the following: (1x4= 4)


1. Undesirable plants which are grown along with crop. ______________ WEEDS
2. The process of turning and loosening of soil. ________________ PLOUGHING/TILLING
3. Bacteria present in the root of leguminous plants. ___________________ RHIZOBIUM
4. Crops that are sown in rainy season. _____________________ KHARIF

Q3. Give reasons for the following: (1x2= 2)


(a) Seeds are covered with soil after sowing.
To protect them from eating away by birds and rodents and maintain conditions for
germination to take place.
(b) Removal of weeds is necessary in crop production.
As they might compete with the main crop for water, space, light and nutrients.

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