CLASS- VIII
SAMPLE PAPER II
SUBJECT – SCIENCE
M.M: 80 Time: 3 hours
Name: _________ Roll no:___________ Section: ___________ Date: ____________
SECTION A – 20 MARKS
I. Multiple Choice Questions (1×14 = 14 marks)
1. A mountain climber wears shoes with spikes mainly to:
a) Increase body weight
b) Reduce pressure
c) Increase friction on ice
d) Prevent cold
2. A sound produced in a closed room seems louder than the same sound outdoors because:
a) Pitch increases
b) Multiple reflections occur
c) Frequency changes
d) Speed of sound decreases
3. When electrodes are placed in a solution and gas bubbles appear at one electrode, it shows:
a) Heating effect
b) Mechanical effect
c) Chemical change due to current
d) Magnetic induction
4. A student observes sudden mood swings and rapid physical growth in classmates of the same
age. This indicates:
a) Genetic disorder
b) Nervous fatigue
c) Hormonal regulation
d) Poor nutrition
5. A thick string on a guitar produces a sound that is less sharp because it:
a) Vibrates faster
b) Has lower frequency
c) Has higher amplitude
d) Produces echoes
6. A porter finds it harder to push a heavy box than to pull it using a rope at an angle because
pulling:
a) Increases weight
b) Reduces frictional force
c) Increases pressure
d) Increases contact area
7. Which situation best explains rolling friction being less than sliding friction?
a) Book pushed on table
b) Tyre rotating on road
c) Wall being pushed
d) Object kept at rest
8. A mirror that helps a shopkeeper watch customers over a large area must :
a) Form real images
b) Be concave
c) Be convex
d) Be cylindrical
9. A sound with higher frequency has:
a) Lower pitch
b) Higher pitch
c) More loudness
d) Less energy
10. A student gets electric shock from a wet switch but not from a dry one because water:
a) Produces current
b) Acts as an insulator
c) Contains ions
d) Reduces voltage
11. Which change during adolescence is irreversible?
a) Acne
b) Voice deepening in boys
c) Mood swings
d) Height increase in one year
12. Frictional force mainly opposes motion because of:
a) Weight of objects
b) Interlocking of surfaces
c) Shape of objects
d) Magnetic attraction
13. A reflected image appears laterally inverted because:
a) Light travels slowly
b) Mirror reverses left-right
c) Image is real
d) Object moves
14. The gland responsible for coordinating growth and other endocrine glands is:
a) Adrenal
b) Thyroid
c) Pituitary
d) Pancreas
II. Assertion–Reasons: (1×6 = 6 marks)
A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
B. If both are true but Reason is not correct explanation
C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. If Assertion is false but Reason is true
15. Assertion: Vehicles skid more easily on smooth roads.
Reason: Smooth surfaces reduce frictional force.
16. Assertion:: Sound intensity decreases with distance from source.
Reaso: Energy of sound spreads over a larger area.
17. Assertion:: Adolescents require balanced nutrition.
Reason: Hormonal changes demand increased energy and minerals.
18. Assertion:: Convex mirrors are unsuitable for shaving.
Reason: They always form diminished images.
19. Assertion:: Distilled water does not glow a bulb in a circuit.
Reason: It does not contain free ions.
20. Assertion:: Friction depends on nature of surfaces.
Reason: Polishing always increases friction.
SECTION B – 16 MARKS
III. Very Short Answer Questions: (2×8 = 16 marks)
21. Name any two changes during adolescence.
22. Why is friction called a necessary evil?
23. Define pitch of sound.
24. What happens to pressure when area decreases?
25. Name one electrolyte and one non-electrolyte.
26. Why are soles of shoes grooved?
27. Why does writing on an ambulance appear reversed when seen in a mirror?
28. Name two hormones and their functions.
SECTION C – 24 MARKS
IV. Short Answer Questions : (3×8 = 24 marks)
29. How does pressure depends on both force and area,explain using a real-life situation.
30. Explain how the human ear converts sound vibrations into nerve signals.
31. Compare the roles of friction in walking and in machinery.
32. Examine how endocrine glands influence physical and mental development during adolescence.
33. Explain why salt solution enables electroplating but oil does not.
34. Discuss the importance of personal hygiene during adolescence.
35. Why is rolling preferred over sliding in transportation?
36. Explain why convex mirrors are safer than plane mirrors in vehicles.
SECTION D – 12 MARKS
V. Case-Based Questions (4×3 = 12 marks)
[Link] driving on a busy highway, Rohit observed that the vehicles behind his car always appeared
smaller yet clear in his rear-view mirror. Even though the images were diminished, he could see a large
area of the road behind him without turning his head. This helped him change lanes safely and maintain
awareness of nearby vehicles.
Answer the following questions based on the above situation:
a) Identify the type of mirror fitted in Rohit’s vehicle.(1)
b) Explain scientifically why the vehicles appear smaller in this mirror.(2)
c) Analyse why this property of the mirror is advantageous for safe driving.(1)
38. Rahul, a 14-year-old student, has recently experienced a sudden increase in height and weight. He
often feels tired after school, his voice sometimes cracks while speaking, and he finds it difficult to
concentrate for long periods. His parents also noticed that he prefers staying alone and reacts strongly
to small issues. However, his doctor assured them that these changes are a normal part of growing up.
Answer the following questions:
a) Which type of biological changes are responsible for the physical developments observed in
Rahul?(1)
b) Explain why emotional changes and lack of concentration may occur along with physical growth
at this stage.(2)
c) Suggest two healthy habits that can help Rahul cope better with these changes.(1)
39. During a laboratory activity, a student passed electric current through a copper sulphate solution
using copper electrodes. The bulb glowed and after some time a reddish-brown layer was seen forming
on one electrode.
a) What property of the solution allowed the bulb to glow?(1)
b) Why did a copper layer form on the electrode?(2)
c) Name one practical use of this effect.(1)
SECTION E – 8 MARKS
VI. Long Answer Questions: (4×2 = 8 marks)
40. Evaluate the role of friction in daily life and justify why complete elimination of friction is
impossible.
41. Discuss the causes and effects of noise pollution and list measures to control it.