Class 8 Science Test
Chapter: Tissues
Time: 1 Hour Maximum Marks: 40
Section A: MCQs (1 × 10 = 10 marks)
1. The basic unit of life is: a) Tissue b) Cell c) Organ d) Organ system
2. A group of similar cells performing a specific function is called: a) Organ b) Tissue c) System d)
Cell
3. Which tissue helps in growth in plants? a) Permanent tissue b) Meristematic tissue c) Vascular
tissue d) Epidermis
4. Which tissue transports water in plants? a) Phloem b) Xylem c) Parenchyma d) Collenchyma
5. Which animal tissue connects different parts of the body? a) Muscular tissue b) Nervous tissue c)
Connective tissue d) Epithelial tissue
6. Which tissue forms the outer covering of the body? a) Muscular b) Nervous c) Epithelial d)
Connective
7. Which muscle works without our will? a) Skeletal muscle b) Smooth muscle c) Cardiac muscle d)
Voluntary muscle
8. Blood is a type of: a) Muscular tissue b) Connective tissue c) Nervous tissue d) Epithelial tissue
9. Which tissue helps in movement of body parts? a) Nervous tissue b) Muscular tissue c) Epithelial
tissue d) Connective tissue
10. Phloem transports: a) Water b) Minerals c) Food d) Oxygen
Section B: Very Short Answer (2 × 5 = 10 marks)
1. Define tissue.
2. Name two types of plant tissues.
3. What is xylem?
4. Name one type of muscle tissue.
5. What is the function of nervous tissue?
Section C: Short Answer (3 × 4 = 12 marks)
1. Differentiate between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue.
2. Explain the functions of xylem and phloem.
3. Write any three functions of epithelial tissue.
4. Describe the structure and function of muscular tissue.
Section D: Long Answer (4 × 2 = 8 marks)
1. Explain different types of animal tissues with examples.
2. Describe the types of plant tissues and their functions.
Section E: Diagram-Based Questions (5 marks)
1. Draw and label xylem and phloem. Write one function of each.
2. Draw and label any one: Neuron / Muscle tissue / Epithelial tissue (label at least 3 parts).