Class 8 Science – Test Paper (70 Marks)
Chapters: Light, Microorganisms: Friend and Foe, Force and Pressure, Friction, Conservation of
Plants & Animals
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
1. Which of the following can be used to obtain a virtual, erect, and magnified image of a small
object? (a) Concave lens (b) Concave mirror (c) Convex lens (d) Plane mirror
2. Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol? (a) Yeast (b) Bacteria (c) Virus (d)
Amoeba
3. The pressure exerted by a liquid increases with: (a) Decrease in depth (b) Increase in depth (c)
Increase in area (d) Decrease in density
4. The force of friction: (a) Always opposes motion (b) Always helps motion (c) Can be both
opposing and supporting motion (d) None of these
5. Which of the following is not a protected area in India? (a) National Park (b) Wildlife Sanctuary (c)
Biosphere Reserve (d) Cropland
6. Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering it? (a) Retina (b) Cornea (c) Iris (d)
Lens
7. Typhoid disease is caused by: (a) Bacteria (b) Virus (c) Protozoa (d) Fungus
8. SI unit of pressure is: (a) Newton (b) Pascal (c) Joule (d) Dyne
9. Sprinkling of fine powder on a surface is done to: (a) Increase friction (b) Decrease friction (c)
Remove pressure (d) Increase pressure
10. Red Data Book provides information about: (a) Soil fertility (b) Endangered species (c) Water
pollution (d) Forest area
Section B – Very Short Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 marks)
11. State two harmful effects of microorganisms.
12. Why do deep-sea divers wear specially designed suits?
13. Write two methods by which forests can be conserved.
14. Give one difference between regular and diffused reflection.
15. Why are brake pads of cars and bicycles made of rough materials?
Section C – Short Answer Questions (5 × 3 = 15 marks)
16. Explain why excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides is harmful for soil and environment.
17. Draw a neat diagram of human eye and label: cornea, retina, lens, iris.
18. Explain with an example how force can change the shape of an object.
19. Give three uses of friction in our daily life.
20. What is meant by deforestation? Mention its causes and effects.
Section D – Long Answer Questions (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
21. Light: What is the law of reflection? Describe an activity to verify it.
22. Microorganisms: Explain how microorganisms are useful in the following: (i) Medicine, (ii) Food
industry, (iii) Agriculture, (iv) Cleaning the environment, (v) Vaccines.
23. Force and Pressure: Define pressure. Derive the relation between force, pressure, and area
with an example.
24. Friction: Describe an activity to show that friction produces heat. Also explain three ways by
which friction can be reduced.
25. Conservation of Plants and Animals: Explain the importance of protected areas like National
Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves. Give two examples of each from India.
Section E – Assertion & Reason (5 × 2 = 10 marks)
26. Assertion (A): Friction is a necessary evil. Reason (R): Friction opposes motion but also helps in
walking.
27. Assertion (A): Microorganisms can live in extreme conditions. Reason (R): Some bacteria can
survive in hot springs and salty water.
28. Assertion (A): Forests act as carbon sinks. Reason (R): They absorb oxygen during
photosynthesis.
29. Assertion (A): A convex mirror is used as a rear-view mirror. Reason (R): It gives an upright,
diminished, and wider field of view.
30. Assertion (A): Pressure at the bottom of the sea is very high. Reason (R): Pressure increases
with depth in water.