Heritage International Public School Durg

Mid Term Examination 2025-26

SUBJECT SCIENCE CLASS VIII MARKS 80 TIME 3 Hrs
Name: …………………………………………………….. Date : 11-09-2025
Roll No.

General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory .However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 16 objective type question and 4 Assertion and Reason questions 1 mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each.
5. Section C consists of 7 short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
6. Section D consists of 3 case-based of 04 marks each.
7. Section E consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.

SECTION A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS :
Q 1. Apiculture is the rearing of ----- 1
a) bees b) poultry c) fish d) cattle
Q 2. The technique used to preserve milk is---- 1
a)fermentation b)sterilisation c)boiling d) pasteurisation
Q 3. Coke and coal tar are obtained from----- 1
a) petroleum b) coal c) natural gas d) diesel
Q 4. Fire extinguishers generally have------ 1
a) carbon dioxide gas b)water c)oxygen gas d) hydrogen gas
Q 5. Different kinds of animals are collectively called---- 1
a) flora b) fauna c) biodiversity d )habitat
Q 6. Compost is a--- 1
a) manure b) fertiliser c) pesticide d) weedicide
Q 7. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called--- 1
a)nitrogen fixation b)moulding c)fermentation d)infection
Q 8. Full form of LPG is----- 1
a)Liquified petroleum gas b) Light petroleum gas c) Long pipe of gas d) Long petroleum gas
Q 9. Which gas helps in the process of combustion ?
a) Cooking gas b) Nitrogen gas c) Oxygen gas d)Carbon dioxide 1
Q 10. Example of endemic flora of pachmari biosphere reserve are-------
a)sal and wild mango b)banana and wheat c) rose and maize d) neem and grass 1
Q11 This machine is used for both harvesting and threshing of crop------ 1
a) harvester b) combine c) thresher d) harrow
Q 12. Microorganisms are_______ 1
a) unicellular b) multicellular c)both d) none of these
Q 13 ________________ is not a condition for combustion. 1
a) Ignition temperature b) Combustible substance c) Presence of air d) Fire extinguisher
Q 14. This is not obtained by destructive distillation of coal . 1
a) LPG b) Coal gas c) Coke d) Coal tar
Q 15. Dodo is one of the_______ 1
a) Critically endangered species b) Extinct species
b) Endangered species d) None of these
Q 16. The conservation of fertile land into desert is known as --- 1
a) desertification b) global warming c) deforestation d) biosphere
 For questions 17 to 20 two statements are given- one labelled as assertion and the other is
labelled as reason. Select the correct answer to these questions from codes A,B,C and D as
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.
Q 17. Assertion (A) :Biosphere reserve help in conserving biodiversity. 1
Reason (R) : They provide protection to flora, fauna and human communities.
Q 18. Assertion (A) : Microorganisms can be seen only with a microscope. 1
Reason (R) :Microorganisms are very small and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Q 19. Assertion (A) : Fossil fuels are non renewable source of energy. 1
Reason (R) : They can be regenerated within a few years.
Q 20. Assertion (A) : The blue zone of a candle flame is the hottest part. 1
Reason (R) : Complete combustion takes place in the blue zones.

SECTION B
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:
Q 21. Identify and name the microorganisms : 2

(c) (d)
OR
What are communicable diseases? Name a few.

Q 22. What does CNG stands for? 1

Which gas is produced when coal is burnt in air? 1
Q 23. Why should we avoid standing close to a tuberculosis patient ? when she/he is coughing? 2
Q 24. What chemicals are used in preparation of matchsticks? 2
Q 25. Food are a fuel for our body. Explain. 2
OR
A new species R is introduced in a forest. How is it likely to affect the local species of that area.
Q 26. Differentiate between flora and fauna . 2
SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:
Q 27. It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves but dry leaves catches fire easily. Explain. 3
Q 28. What are the ways through which microorganisms enter our body? 3
Q29. What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels? 3
OR
Why should fuel such as petrol and diesel be used economically?
Q 30. Explain how soil gets affected by the continuous plantation of crops in a field. 3
Q 31. If wheat is sown in kharif season, what would happen? 3
Q32. Why are Wildlife Sanctuary important for conservation? 3
OR
Differentiate between Wildlife Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserves.

Q 33. Draw a neat and labelled diagram of nitrogen cycle. 3

 SECTION D
CASE STUDY TYPE QUESTIONS
Q 34. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Raj leaves in a city where the use of CNG- Powered public transport has increased. His school
conducted a project on fossil fuels and their alternatives. Raj learned that coal, petroleum and
natural gas are fossil fuels formed over millions of years from dead plants and animals buried
under the earth. His group also studied the harmful effects of excessive use of fossil fuels like
air pollution and global warming.
They suggested using alternative sources like solar energy and wind energy to reduce
dependency on fossil fuels.
1. Name any two fossil fuels mentioned in the paragraph.
or 1
What is fossil fuel?
2. Why are fossil fuels considered non renewable? 1
3. What are two harmful effects of using fossil fuels? 1
4. Name two alternative sources of energy Raj group suggested. 1
Q 35. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follows:
In the state of Uttarakhand, a national park was established to protect endangered species like
Bengal tiger and the Asiatic elephant. This national park has strict rules to prevent poaching and
deforestation.
Local communities are involved in maintaining the park and educating tourist. The government
also conduct regular wildlife censuses to track the population of different animals and birds.
1. Why are national parks established ? 1
2. What is poaching ? 1
3. Name one endangered animal mentioned in the paragraph. 1
4. Why is conducting wildlife sensus important? 1
Q 36. Read the following text carefully and answer the following questions that follows:
In a science fair, one model explained how food can be preserved using different methods. It
showed drying of fruits, adding salt to pickles and refrigeration of milk. Another model showed
that Pasteurization is used to preserve milk by heating it for a short time and then
cooling it rapidly.
1. What is preservation? 1
2. Name one method of food preservation besides pasteurization. 1
3. Why is salt added to pickles ? 1
4. How does refrigeration help preserve food? 1
SECTION E
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:
Q37. Differentiate between fertilizers and manure. 5

Q 38. What are the harmful effects of using fossil fuels? 5

OR
a. Define combustion. 1
b. What are the necessary condition for combustion to occur? 2
c. Draw a labelled diagram of a candle flame. 2
Q 39. a. What is Deforestation? 1
b. Mention any one action that you have undertaken to conserve trees? 1
c. Explain how deforestation leads to reduce rainfall. 3
OR
a. What is meant by destructive distillation of coal? 2
b. Name and explain any three products obtained from it. 3

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