Class 8 Science MCQ Test (Total: 90 Marks)
Chapter 10: Reaching the Age of Adolescence (30 Marks)
1. Which hormone is responsible for changes during puberty in boys?
a) Estrogen
b) Testosterone
c) Insulin
d) Thyroxine
2. Adolescence starts at the age of:
a) 5-8 years
b) 8-10 years
c) 11-19 years
d) 20-25 years
3. The gland responsible for releasing growth hormone is:
a) Thyroid gland
b) Pituitary gland
c) Adrenal gland
d) Pancreas
4. The voice box is also called:
a) Larynx
b) Pharynx
c) Trachea
d) Bronchi
5. The first menstrual cycle in girls is called:
a) Menopause
b) Menarche
c) Ovulation
d) Fertilization
6. Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic in males?
a) Development of breasts
b) Deepening of voice
c) Ovulation
d) Onset of menstruation
7. Which gland controls the function of other endocrine glands?
a) Thyroid
b) Pituitary
c) Adrenal
d) Pancreas
8. The term "puberty" refers to:
a) The end of adolescence
b) The period of rapid growth and development in boys and girls
c) A childhood disease
d) None of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones?
a) Regulating metabolism
b) Controlling growth and development
c) Producing blood cells
d) Regulating mood and emotions
10. The full form of AIDS is:
a) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
b) Acute Infection Disease Syndrome
c) Advanced Immunity Development System
d) Acquired Infection Disease Syndrome
Chapter 11: Force and Pressure (30 Marks)
11. The SI unit of force is:
a) Newton
b) Joule
c) Pascal
d) Watt
12. A force that opposes motion is called:
a) Gravitational force
b) Magnetic force
c) Frictional force
d) Electrostatic force
13. Which type of force is exerted by a charged body?
a) Magnetic force
b) Frictional force
c) Electrostatic force
d) Muscular force
14. The pressure exerted by a liquid increases with:
a) Increase in volume
b) Increase in depth
c) Decrease in depth
d) Decrease in density
15. The force exerted per unit area is called:
a) Work
b) Energy
c) Pressure
d) Power
16. A force can:
a) Change the shape of an object
b) Change the direction of motion
c) Change the state of rest or motion
d) All of the above
17. Air pressure is measured using a:
a) Thermometer
b) Barometer
c) Hydrometer
d) Speedometer
18. Which of these is a contact force?
a) Magnetic force
b) Gravitational force
c) Frictional force
d) Electrostatic force
19. Liquids exert pressure in:
a) Downward direction only
b) Upward direction only
c) All directions
d) Sideways direction only
20. Atmospheric pressure is highest at:
a) Mountaintops
b) Sea level
c) Space
d) Underground caves
Chapter 14: Chemical Effects of Electric Current (30 Marks)
21. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
a) Rubber
b) Plastic
c) Copper
d) Glass
22. Electroplating is a process of:
a) Depositing a layer of metal on another object
b) Removing impurities from metals
c) Separating metal from ores
d) None of the above
23. The process of breaking down a liquid into its components using electricity is called:
a) Electrolysis
b) Filtration
c) Evaporation
d) Condensation
24. Which of these is used as an electrolyte?
a) Distilled water
b) Vinegar
c) Sugar solution
d) Plastic
25. An LED bulb glows when current passes through it because of:
a) Heat energy
b) Chemical reaction
c) Electrical resistance
d) Light emission
26. The electrodes used in electrolysis are made of:
a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Metal
d) Rubber
27. Which of the following is NOT an effect of electric current?
a) Magnetic effect
b) Heating effect
c) Chemical effect
d) Gravitational effect
28. A substance that allows electricity to pass through it is called a:
a) Conductor
b) Insulator
c) Semiconductor
d) Resistor
29. The coating of iron with zinc to prevent rusting is called:
a) Electrolysis
b) Galvanization
c) Plating
d) Insulation
30. Which gas is released at the cathode during electrolysis of water?
a) Oxygen
b) Hydrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Nitrogen