Class 8 Science - High Difficulty Question Set (40 Marks)
Chapters Covered: Light, Sound, Reaching the Age of Adolescence, Chemical Effects of Electric Cu
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each) [10 Marks]
1. Which of the following phenomena is responsible for the twinkling of stars?
a) Reflection b) Refraction c) Scattering d) Diffraction
2. Which type of mirror is used by dentists to examine teeth?
a) Convex Mirror b) Concave Mirror c) Plane Mirror d) Both (a) and (b)
3. The time taken by sound to travel 1 km in air at room temperature is approximately:
a) 2.9 seconds b) 3.3 seconds c) 4.2 seconds d) 5 seconds
4. Which part of the human eye controls the amount of light entering it?
a) Retina b) Cornea c) Iris d) Optic nerve
5. Which among the following is an example of a good conductor of electricity?
a) Plastic b) Distilled water c) Copper d) Rubber
6. A lightning conductor is used to:
a) Increase the effect of lightning b) Prevent lightning from striking the building
c) Absorb and safely conduct the charge to the ground d) Attract more lightning to the building
7. In which of the following cases will the sound travel the fastest?
a) Air b) Water c) Iron d) Vacuum
8. The hormone responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males is:
a) Oestrogen b) Progesterone c) Testosterone d) Insulin
9. When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, it acquires:
a) Positive charge b) Negative charge c) No charge d) Both positive and negative charge
10. Which chemical is used to test the conductivity of a solution in electrolysis experiments?
a) Phenolphthalein b) Copper sulfate c) Ammonium chloride d) Sodium hydroxide
Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each) [10 Marks]
11. Why does a concave mirror form an inverted image of an object placed beyond its focal point?
12. Define frequency and amplitude of a sound wave. How are they related to pitch and loudness?
13. State two reasons why adolescence is a crucial stage of human growth and development.
14. Explain why distilled water does not conduct electricity but rainwater does.
15. What safety measures should be taken to protect oneself from lightning during a thunderstorm?
Section C: Short Answer Questions (3 Marks Each) [15 Marks]
16. Explain with a diagram how an image is formed in a convex lens when the object is placed at twice the
17. Describe any three differences between the reflection of sound and the reflection of light.
18. What are hormones? Name the two main hormones responsible for changes in boys and girls during ad
19. Explain electroplating with an example and its importance in daily life.
20. What are the effects of excessive noise pollution on human health? Suggest two ways to reduce noise
Section D: Long Answer Question (5 Marks) [5 Marks]
21. (a) Explain the working of a simple electric circuit used to test the conductivity of liquids. Draw a labeled
OR
(b) Describe how a rainbow is formed. Explain why the sky appears blue during the day and reddish du