📝 Class 8 Science – Question Paper
Chapters Included:
Crop Production and Management
Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
Coal and Petroleum
Combustion and Flame
Conservation of Plants and Animals
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
✅ General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Answer the questions as per the marks allotted.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Read the case-based and assertion-reason questions carefully.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
[16 × 1 = 16 Marks]
1. The process of loosening and turning the soil is called:
(a) Harvesting
(b) Sowing
(c) Tilling
(d) Irrigation
2. Which of the following is used to preserve pickles?
(a) Vinegar
(b) Sugar
(c) Salt
(d) All of these
3. Which gas is released during the burning of fuel?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Oxygen
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Nitrogen
4. Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol?
(a) Virus
(b) Fungi
(c) Bacteria
(d) Yeast
5. Petroleum is a:
(a) Renewable resource
(b) Inexhaustible resource
(c) Fossil fuel
(d) None of these
6. The hottest part of a flame is:
(a) Outer zone
(b) Inner zone
(c) Middle zone
(d) Blue zone
7. The natural habitat of wild animals is being destroyed due to:
(a) Afforestation
(b) Urbanization
(c) Soil conservation
(d) Recycling
8. The fuel that causes least pollution is:
(a) Diesel
(b) Petrol
(c) Kerosene
(d) LPG
9. Which one is not a Rabi crop?
(a) Wheat
(b) Barley
(c) Mustard
(d) Paddy
10. Which part of the candle flame is least hot?
(a) Inner zone
(b) Outer zone
(c) Middle zone
(d) None
11. Which is not a product of petroleum refining?
(a) Kerosene
(b) Petrol
(c) Coal
(d) Diesel
12. Which microorganism causes malaria?
(a) Plasmodium
(b) Virus
(c) E. coli
(d) Amoeba
13. Which plant is found in rainforests and endangered in India?
(a) Sal
(b) Neem
(c) Red sandalwood
(d) Teak
14. Which is an example of biofuel?
(a) Petrol
(b) Diesel
(c) Biogas
(d) Kerosene
15. The process of separating grains from chaff is:
(a) Sowing
(b) Threshing
(c) Weeding
(d) Winnowing
16. Friendly microorganism used in nitrogen fixation:
(a) Plasmodium
(b) Rhizobium
(c) Salmonella
(d) E. coli
Section B: Assertion and Reason Questions
[4 × 1 = 4 Marks]
Direction: For the following questions, two statements are given – Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
17. Assertion (A): LPG is a better domestic fuel than wood.
Reason (R): LPG burns completely and produces less smoke.
18. Assertion (A): Microorganisms are always harmful.
Reason (R): They cause diseases in humans and animals.
19. Assertion (A): Rainforests are known as the “lungs of Earth”.
Reason (R): They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
20. Assertion (A): Threshing is the process of adding manure to the soil.
Reason (R): It is done before sowing seeds to improve soil fertility.
Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks each)
[6 × 2 = 12 Marks]
21. Mention two differences between manures and fertilizers.
22. What is fermentation? Name the microorganism involved.
23. State any two methods used to extinguish fire.
24. Define national park. Name one national park in India.
25. What is the role of blue-green algae in agriculture?
26. List two steps to reduce deforestation.
Section D: Short Answer Questions (3 Marks each)
[7 × 3 = 21 Marks]
27. Describe any three agricultural practices involved in crop production.
28. How are microorganisms useful in medicine and industry?
29. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources with examples.
30. Explain the zones of a candle flame.
31. Write three consequences of deforestation.
32. How is petroleum refined? Draw a simple labelled diagram.
33. Explain how microbes are used in preparation of curd, alcohol, and cake.
Section E: Case-Based Questions (4 Marks each)
[3 × 4 = 12 Marks]
Case 1: Crop Production
Ravi, a farmer, uses a seed drill to sow seeds and sprinkles fertilizers on his field. He irrigates
using tube wells and uses weedicides to remove unwanted plants. At harvest time, he uses a
thresher to separate grain.
Answer the following:
a. Why is a seed drill better than traditional sowing? (1)
b. Name one common weed. (1)
c. What is the role of fertilizers? (1)
d. Define threshing. (1)
Case 2: Microorganisms
Seema fell sick after eating stale bread. The doctor told her it was due to a fungal infection.
She recovered after taking antibiotics. Later, her brother used yeast to make bread at home.
a. Name the microorganism that spoils bread. (1)
b. What are antibiotics? (1)
c. How is yeast useful in baking? (1)
d. Mention one more use of microorganisms. (1)
Case 3: Combustion
During a science experiment, Rahul noticed that when he brought a burning matchstick near
petrol, it caught fire instantly. His teacher explained the role of ignition temperature and
inflammable substances.
a. What is ignition temperature? (1)
b. Why does petrol catch fire easily? (1)
c. Name one safety measure while handling petrol. (1)
d. Define inflammable substance. (1)
Section F: Long Answer Questions (5 Marks each)
[3 × 5 = 15 Marks]
34. Conservation of Plants and Animals
Explain the following terms with examples:
(a) Endemic species
(b) Red Data Book
(c) Wildlife sanctuary
(d) Migration
(e) Biodiversity
35. Coal and Petroleum
What are fossil fuels? How is coal formed? Explain any three products obtained from
petroleum.
36. Combustion and Flame
Define combustion. Explain three types of combustion with examples. Also list two
harmful effects of burning fossil fuels.
Absolutely! Here are some challenging and higher-order thinking (HOT) questions from
the same Class 8 CBSE Science chapters to make your paper or revision set more rigorous.
🔍 Challenging Questions by Chapter (Class 8 Science –
CBSE)
Higher-order thinking | Conceptual | Application-based
🌾 Crop Production and Management
1. Explain why excessive use of chemical fertilizers in crop fields can reduce soil
fertility over time. What alternative practice can be adopted and why? (3 marks)
2. A farmer wants to grow two different crops in the same field each year to
maintain soil fertility. Name and explain the agricultural practice he should
follow. (3 marks)
3. Why should we not sow seeds at shallow or very deep depths in the soil? Relate it
to air, moisture, and sunlight availability. (2 marks)
🦠 Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
4. Compare and contrast viral and bacterial diseases in terms of transmission,
symptoms, and treatment. Give examples of each. (3 marks)
5. Suppose a farmer is facing nitrogen deficiency in his soil. Which microorganism
can help, and how? Explain the mechanism. (3 marks)
6. Why is it dangerous to leave food exposed for long periods, especially in warm
and humid conditions? Explain the microbial processes involved. (2 marks)
⛽ Coal and Petroleum
7. Petroleum is called “black gold”. Justify this statement by explaining its
importance and limited availability. (3 marks)
8. Despite being exhaustible, coal is still widely used. Suggest three reasons why
switching to alternatives is challenging. (3 marks)
9. The government has decided to reduce dependence on petroleum-based fuels.
Suggest three sustainable alternatives and how they help. (3 marks)
🔥 Combustion and Flame
10. Kerosene burns with a yellow flame while LPG burns with a blue flame. Explain
the scientific reason behind this observation. (3 marks)
11. Define calorific value. How does it help in choosing an ideal fuel? Give examples
of fuels with high and low calorific values. (3 marks)
12. A burning candle in a closed jar extinguishes after some time. Explain why,
based on the requirements for combustion. (2 marks)
🌳 Conservation of Plants and Animals
13. If a species goes extinct in a particular forest, how can it affect the entire food
chain? Give an example with a simple chain. (3 marks)
14. Why are endemic species more vulnerable to extinction? How does habitat
destruction contribute to this? (3 marks)
15. Discuss three ways in which zoos and botanical gardens help in biodiversity
conservation. (3 marks)
🧠 Higher Order Thinking (Mixed Chapter HOTS)
16. Imagine you’re an environmental policy advisor. Propose a 3-point plan to
reduce dependence on fossil fuels, ensure food security, and conserve biodiversity
in rural areas. (5 marks)
17. A tanker carrying petrol overturned on a highway and caught fire. Discuss the
reasons for fire, steps to control it, and preventive safety measures. (5 marks)
18. Design an eco-friendly model village that uses organic farming, biofuels,
renewable energy, and conserves local plant and animal species. (5 marks)
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