Class 8 Science Worksheet
Chapter 2 – The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye (New
NCERT Syllabus)
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A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which instrument is used to see microorganisms?
a) Telescope b) Microscope c) Periscope d) Thermometer
2. The basic unit of life is:
a) Tissue b) Organ c) Cell d) Nucleus
3. Which of the following is a microorganism?
a) Mango tree b) Dog c) Bacteria d) Human being
4. Yeast is mainly used in:
a) Making curd b) Baking bread c) Washing clothes d) Polishing metals
5. Which microorganism helps in making curd?
a) Virus b) Bacteria c) Algae d) Protozoa
B. Fill in the Blanks
1. Microorganisms can be seen only with the help of a ____________.
2. The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called ____________.
3. ____________ is known as the powerhouse of the cell.
4. Bread rises due to the action of ____________.
5. Some microorganisms cause ____________ in humans.
C. True or False
1. All microorganisms are harmful. ____________
2. Plant cells have a cell wall. ____________
3. Viruses can grow without a host cell. ____________
4. Cells can be of different shapes and sizes. ____________
5. Lactobacillus helps in making curd. ____________
D. Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Bacteria a. Bread making
2. Yeast b. Disease causing microorganism
3. Virus c. Curd formation
4. Cell d. Basic unit of life
E. Short Answer Questions
1. What are microorganisms?
2. Name any two useful microorganisms.
3. Write two differences between plant cell and animal cell.
4. Why are cells called the basic unit of life?
5. Mention two harmful effects of microorganisms.
F. Long Answer Question
1. Explain the importance of microorganisms in our daily life.
G. Activity Corner
Draw and label:
- Plant Cell
- Animal Cell
Answer Key
MCQs: 1-b, 2-c, 3-c, 4-b, 5-b
Fill in the blanks:
1. microscope
2. cytoplasm
3. mitochondria
4. yeast
5. diseases
True/False:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True