SBS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Class VIII – Science Question Paper
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper is divided into Sections A, B, C and D.
3. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever required.
4. Use of calculator is not permitted.
Section A (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)
1. Define crop production.
2. What is friction?
3. Name the cell organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell.
4. Define force.
5. What is combustion?
6. Name one renewable source of energy.
7. What is puberty?
8. Define sound.
9. What is synthetic fibre?
10. Name the instrument used to measure electric current.
Section B (2 × 10 = 20 Marks)
11. Write two differences between metals and non-metals.
12. State two advantages of crop rotation.
13. What are contact and non-contact forces?
14. Define reproduction. Name its types.
15. Write two uses of coal.
16. What are natural and artificial satellites?
17. Define pressure. Write its formula.
18. What are endocrine glands? Give one example.
19. Write two properties of plastics.
20. What is noise pollution? Mention two harmful effects.
Section C (3 × 10 = 30 Marks)
21. Explain the process of crop production in brief.
22. Describe different types of friction.
23. Explain the structure of plant cell with diagram.
24. Describe the laws of reflection of light.
25. Explain different types of combustion with examples.
26. Describe adolescence and related changes.
27. Explain conservation of biodiversity.
28. Describe the structure of human eye with diagram.
29. Explain electrical circuit with symbols.
30. Describe the causes and prevention of air pollution.
Section D (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
31. Explain synthetic fibres and plastics in detail with properties and uses.
32. Describe coal and petroleum as natural resources and their conservation.
33. Explain sound production and propagation with diagram.
34. Discuss measures to control pollution and conserve environment.