Gurukul Defence Academy
Annual Exam
Class - 8th. Time - 3 hours
Subject - Science M.M 60
Section A contains 25 MCQ/Objective (1 mark each),
. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
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(a) Wheat (b) Gram
(c) Maize (d) Mustard
2. The process of loosening and turning the soil is called:
(a) Sowing (b) Tilling
(c) Threshing. (d) Harvesting
3. Which microorganism converts milk into curd?
(a) Rhizobium (b) Lactobacillus
(c) Yeast (d) Penicillium
4. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is:
(a) Nitrogen fixation (b) Moulding
(c) Fermentation (d) Infection
5. Which of the following is a synthetic fiber?
(a) Cotton (b) Rayon
(c) Wool (d) Silk
6. Plastics that deform easily on heating are known as:
(a) Thermosetting plastics (b) Thermoplastics
(c) Metals (d) Ceramics
7. Which metal is stored in kerosene?
(a) Iron (b) Sodium
(c) Gold (d) Copper
8. Metals react with dilute acids to produce which gas?
(a) Oxygen (b) Hydrogen
(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Nitrogen
9. Which is an inexhaustible natural resource?
(a) Coal (b) Petroleum
(c) Sunlight (d) Natural Gas
10. The process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is:
(a) Refining (b) Carbonisation
(c) Distillation (d) Combustion
11. Which zone of a candle flame is the hottest?
(a) Luminous zone (b) Non-luminous zone (Outermost)
(c) Dark zone (d) Middle zone
12. The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is:
(a) Boiling point. (b) Melting point
(c) Ignition temperature (d) Critical temperature
3. Species found exclusively in a particular area are:
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(a) Endangered (b) Endemic
(c) Extinct (d) Migratory
14. Which organelle is the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
(a) Nucleus (b) Chloroplast
(c) Mitochondria (d) Vacuole
15. The 'control center' of the cell is the:
(a) Cytoplasm (b) Cell wall
(c) Nucleus (d) Ribosome
16. Animals that give birth to young ones are:
(a) Oviparous (b) Viviparous
(c) Hermaphrodites (d) Parasites
17. Transformation of larva into adult is called:
(a) Fertilization (b) Budding
(c) Metamorphosis (d) Cloning
18. The pituitary gland is an example of:
(a) Exocrine gland (b) Endocrine gland
(c) Digestive gland (d) Sweat gland
19. Friction can be reduced by using:
(a) Sand (b) Lubricants
(c) Treads (d) Spikes
20. The number of oscillations per second is called:
(a) Amplitude (b) Frequency
(c) Time period. (d) Loudness
21. Which of the following is a good conductor?
(a) Distilled water (b) Honey
(c) Lemon juice (d) Vegetable oil
22. Coating a metal with another using electricity is:
(a) Electrolysis (b) Electroplating
(c) Galvanization (d) Electric discharge
23. Sudden shaking of the earth is called:
(a) Tsunami (b) Earthquake
(c) Cyclone. (d) Lightning
24. Splitting of light into seven colors is:
(a) Reflection (b) Refraction
(c) Dispersion (d) Inversion
25. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
(a) Venus (b) Jupiter
(c) Mars. (d) Saturn
Section B contains 5 questions (2 marks each),
Q.26. What is Crop Rotation?
Q.27. Define Nitrogen Fixation .
Q.28. Why are plastics used so widely? Give two reasons.
Q.29. What is the difference between Thermoplastics and Thermosetting plastics?
Q.30. What are the three essential requirements for producing fire?
Section C contains 5 questions (3 marks each),
Q.31. What is an 'Endemic Species'?
Q.32. What is 'Carbonisation'?
Q.33. Define 'Metamorphosis' with an example.
Q.34. What is 'Electroplating'?
Q.35. Mention two ways to protect ourselves from an earthquake.
Section D contains 2 questions ( 5 marks each),
Q.36. Explain the various steps involved in 'Crop Production'.
[Link] are the differences between 'Manure' and 'Fertilisers'?