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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION- (2024-25)

CLASS: VIII
NAME: SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER TIME: 3 HRS
DATE: M.M.: 80

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions. All the questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is dived into 5 sections- Section A, B, C, D, E.
(iii) Section A- question number 1 to 20 are multiple choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B -question number 21 to 26 are very short answer questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
(v) Section C- question number 27 to 33 are Short Answer questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
(vi) Section D- question number 34 to 36 are long Short Answer questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
(vii) Section E - question number 37 to 39 are source-based/case-based questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

SECTION A 20 x 1=20
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for
each of the questions 1 – 20.

1. SI unit of pressure is: 1

(a) Newton
(b) Joule
(c) Pascal
(d) m/s

2. On passing electricity through copper sulphate solution: 1

(a) copper is formed at anode
(b) copper is formed at cathode
(c) oxygen is formed at anode
(d) hydrogen is formed at cathode

3. Which of these methods is used to decrease the friction? 1

(a) Making grooves on the surface of tyres.
(b) Providing spikes in the soles of shoes of athletes.
(c) Using lubricants on machine parts.
(d) Rubbing hands with soil by kabaddi players.

4. Which among these statements is correct? 1

(a) Like charges attract each other.
(b) Unlike charges repel each other.
(c) Like charges repel each other.
(d) Attraction or repulsion depends on the amount of charge.

5. The substance that does not burn with flame is: 1

(a) LPG
(b) camphor
(c) dry grass
(d) charcoal

6. A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel farthest on: 1
(a) muddy surface
(b) cemented surface
(c) polished marble surface
(d) brick surface

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 7. In which process the micro-organisms lose water from their bodies in the presence of 1
excess salt or sugar in food?
(a) Diffusion
(b) Preservation
(c) Osmosis
(d) Antigen

8. Two objects repel each other. The repulsion could be due to: 1
(a) frictional force only
(b) electrostatic force only
(c) magnetic force only
(d) either a magnetic or an electrostatic force

9. Which of these is not a correct statement? 1

(a) When charges move, they constitute static electricity.
(b) The electrical charges generated by rubbing are static.
(c) Electric charge can be transferred from a charged object to another through a metal
scale.
(d) Charges can be transferred from a charged object to the earth.

10. In which process micro-organisms are converted into sugar or alcohol? 1

(a)Fermentation
(b) Pasteurization
(c) Condensation
(d) Evaporation

11. The gas released during the preparation of bread is: 1

(a) oxygen
(b) carbon dioxide
(c) nitrogen
(d) sulphur dioxide

12. Which of these do not have a regular cell structure? 1

(a) Bacteria
(b) Viruses
(c) Algae
(d) Protozoa

13. What do we call the innermost zone or zone of no combustion? 1

(a) Combustion Zone
(b) Luminous Zone
(c) Dark Zone
(d) Inflammable Area

14. The greatest friction among all is: 1

(a) sliding friction.
(b) rolling friction
(c) static friction
(d) limiting friction

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 15. The below figure shows a container filled with 1
water. Which of the following statements is
correct about pressure of water?

(a) Pressure at A> Pressure at B> Pressure at C

(b) Pressure at A=Pressure at B=Pressure at C
(c) Pressure at A< Pressure at B>Pressure at C
(d) Pressure at A< Pressure at B < Pressure at C

16. Which of the following is not a traditional method of irrigation? 1

(a) moat
(b) drip
(c) dhekli
(d) rahat

Question number 17 -20 are reasoning and assertion based, with two statements,
labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Use the following key to select the most
appropriate answer from the options given below:
(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.

17. Assertion (A):Seed drill and hoe are the agricultural implements. 1
Reason (R): Agricultural practices are done by using tools.

18. Assertion (A): Airplanes have special shape that resembles with birds. 1
Reason (R): Scientists take inspiration from nature to design airplanes so as to reduce
friction experienced by air.
19. Assertion(A): Water is commonly used to control fire. 1
Reason (R): Any fire can be extinguished with water.
20. Assertion(A): The antibodies remain in the body after killing the invader. 1
Reason (R): To protect our body from the disease-causing organisms.

SECTION B 6 x 2=12
Q. No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. What is pasteurization? How does cooling help in food preservation? 2
Give two measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases?

22. A brick is 32 cm long,10cm wide and 10 cm thick. It weighs 16 N and is lying on theground. 2
Find the pressure exerted by the brick on the ground.

23. The handle of a cricket bat or a badminton racquet is usually rough. Explain the reason. 2
24. Differentiate between combustible and non-combustible substances. Give an example of 2
each.
25. Distinguish between kharif and rabi crops, giving an example of each. 2

26. a) What is electroplating? 2

b) Why is tin electroplated on iron to make cans used for storing food?

SECTION C 7 x 3=21

[Link]. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. a) Why do mountaineers suffer nose bleeding at high altitude? 3
b) How does atmospheric pressure help in drinking juice with juice?
c) How does sharpening the knife help in cutting the objects easily?

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 28. a) Define friction. 3
b) What are the factors affecting friction?
c) What are the two types of friction?
29. a) State the four main effects of force? 3
b) How is pressure related to the area over which a force acts?
30. How will you show experimentally that an electric current can bring about a chemical 3
change? Represent with the help of diagram.

31. What is meant by ‘nitrogen fixation’? State two ways in which nitrogen gas of the 3
atmosphere can be fixed in nature to get nitrogen fixation.
OR
Suggest and describe any three natural methods of manuring.

32. What are the three conditions necessary for burning of a substance? 3
33. a) What are microorganisms?
b) Why are viruses considered to be on the borderline of living and non-living? 3

SECTION D 3 x 5=15

Q. No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34. a) Define pressure. What is the SI unit of pressure? 5
b) Why are foundations of high-rise buildings kept wide?
c) Why are the school bags provided with wide straps more comfortable to carry than bags
with thin straps?
d) When you press a rubber sucker on a smooth surface, it sticks to the surface. Why?
35. 5
Describe any five methods of food preservation.
OR
a) Identify and write the name and the group to which the given microorganism
belongs picture.
b) What are pathogens?
c) Name one plant disease each caused by virus, bacteria.
d) Name one animal disease each caused by virus, bacteria.

36. Give reason for the following: 5

a) Pencil will write on paper but not on glass.
b) Climbing a greasy pole is very difficult.
c) Car, aeroplanes and rockets are streamlined.
d) Grooves are made in tyres.
e) It is difficult to pull a boat on the beach than on the sea.

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 SECTION E
Q. No. 37 to 39 are Passage based questions 3 x 4=12

37. Rahul and Rohan were discussing the process of electroplating in their science class. Rahul
mentioned that his father's car bumpers were electroplated with chromium to give them a shiny 4
appearance. Rohan asked, "Why can't they just paint the bumpers instead?" Rahul explained that
electroplating provides a much thicker and more durable coating than painting. He also
mentioned about galvanization.

a) What is the purpose of electroplating car bumpers with Chromium?

b) Why is electroplating preferred over painting for car bumpers?
c) Name any other metal which is electroplated on iron to make automobiles and bridges.
d) Explain galvanization.
Or
d) List any two uses of electroplating other than protection of metal objects.

38. 4
Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than
choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and antibiotics.
Organic farming promotes the use of crop rotations and cover crops, and encourages balanced
host/predator relationships. Organic residues and nutrients produced on the farm are recycled back
to the soil. Cover crops and composted manure are used to maintain soil organic matter and
fertility. Preventative insect and disease control methods are practiced, including crop rotation,
improved genetics, and resistant varieties. Integrated pest and weed management, and soil
conservation systems are valuable tools on an organic farm.
a) What is the primary goal of organic farming beyond avoiding synthetic inputs?
b) How does organic farming approach insect and disease control?
c) What is the purpose of integrated pest and weed management in organic farming?
d) What is the role of cover crops in organic farming?

Or
d) What practices does organic farming use to maintain soil fertility?

39. 4
The air that we breathe today is more polluted than it was before. More factories more vehicles
greater use of aerosols and sprays, increasing number of refrigerators and air conditioners that
release CFC gases, have all contributed toward pollution. When certain chemicals from the
smoke and fumes rise up into the air they mix with the water vapour in the clouds and make it
acidic. When rain or snow falls from such polluted clouds, it is also acidic in nature. This acidic
rain falls on the leaves of trees, on the fertile soil and also runs into lakes and rivers. The effects
of the rain are disastrous. Trees slowly lose their leaves and die. Fertile soil turns acidic and
damages the plants and crops. The fish and animals living in lakes or seas are killed. Even our
drinking water can be affected. Many forests all over the world have suffered severe damage on
account of acid rains. Before it is too late, we must try and put a stop to the millions of vehicles
and chimneys pouring harmful fumes into the air.
a) Which gas is released by the incomplete combustion of fuels?
b) What is the effect of emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere?
c) Draw the fire triangle.
d) How carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming?
Or
d) Mention any two features of a good fuel.

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