Class 8 Science Question Paper
Chapters: Crop Production, Microorganisms, Coal & Petroleum, Combustion & Flame, Force &
Pressure, Friction
Section A – MCQs (20 × 1 = 20 marks)
1. The process of loosening and turning of soil is called: a) Sowing b) Weeding c) Ploughing d)
Irrigation
2. The tool used for sowing seeds in the soil: a) Plough b) Seed drill c) Hoe d) Harrow
3. The process of supplying water to crops at regular intervals is: a) Harvesting b) Irrigation c)
Storage d) Threshing
4. Rhizobium bacteria help in: a) Photosynthesis b) Nitrogen fixation c) Pollination d)
Decomposition
5. Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol? a) Bacteria b) Virus c) Yeast d)
Protozoa
6. Tuberculosis is caused by a: a) Virus b) Bacterium c) Fungus d) Protozoan
7. Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease? a) Cholera b) Tuberculosis c) Cancer d)
Polio
8. Which microorganism is used in the production of antibiotics? a) Virus b) Bacteria and Fungi c)
Protozoa d) Algae
9. Petroleum is also called: a) Black diamond b) Black gold c) Mineral coal d) Natural gas
10. The substance obtained from destructive distillation of coal is: a) Coke b) Petrol c) Diesel d)
Kerosene
11. Which among the following is a natural resource of limited stock? a) Sunlight b) Coal c) Air d)
Water
12. Which gas is a major constituent of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)? a) Methane b) Oxygen c)
Nitrogen d) Hydrogen
13. Which of these is a combustible substance? a) Iron nails b) Paper c) Stone pieces d) Glass
14. The middle zone of a candle flame is: a) Blue, hottest b) Yellow, moderately hot c) Black, least
hot d) Colorless
15. The chemical substance which catches fire easily is called: a) Fuel b) Flame c) Combustible
substance d) Non-combustible
16. Fire extinguishers release: a) Carbon dioxide b) Oxygen c) Nitrogen d) Water vapour
17. Pressure is equal to: a) Force × Area b) Force ÷ Area c) Area ÷ Force d) Force – Area
18. The SI unit of pressure is: a) N/m b) N/m² c) N d) Pascal/Pa
19. A sharp knife cuts objects more easily because: a) Pressure increases as area decreases b)
Pressure decreases as area increases c) Force increases d) Knife is metallic
20. Friction is a: a) Contact force b) Non-contact force c) Magnetic force d) Electrostatic force
Section B – Assertion & Reason (10 × 2 = 20 marks)
Directions: Choose (A) Both true, Reason correct explanation (B) Both true, Reason not
explanation (C) Assertion true, Reason false (D) Assertion false, Reason true
21. Assertion: Ploughing increases soil fertility. Reason: It loosens the soil and allows air to enter.
22. Assertion: Vaccines protect us from diseases. Reason: They develop antibodies in our body.
23. Assertion: Petroleum is a renewable source of energy. Reason: It is formed within a few years.
24. Assertion: LPG is a better fuel than wood. Reason: It produces more heat and less smoke.
25. Assertion: The innermost zone of a flame is black. Reason: It is the least hot part with unburnt
vapours.
26. Assertion: Force can change the state of motion of an object. Reason: A moving football stops
due to friction.
27. Assertion: Pressure increases with depth in liquids. Reason: Liquid exerts force in all directions.
28. Assertion: Rolling friction is less than sliding friction. Reason: Contact area in rolling is smaller.
29. Assertion: Friction always produces heat. Reason: Heat is produced due to interlocking of
irregularities of surfaces.
30. Assertion: Oil is applied on machine parts. Reason: It reduces friction and wear & tear.
Section C – Case Study Questions (2 × 5 = 10 marks)
Case Study 1: Crop Production
A farmer, Ramesh, has a paddy field. He uses modern techniques such as a seed drill, irrigation
system, fertilizers, and pesticides. He stores the harvested grain in silos.
Q1. Which method is used to sow seeds uniformly?
Q2. Name one traditional method of irrigation.
Q3. Why are fertilizers used?
Q4. Give one disadvantage of pesticides.
Q5. Why are silos used for storage?
Case Study 2: Friction in Daily Life
A boy riding a bicycle applies brakes, and the cycle slows down due to friction. However, the same
friction causes wear and tear of tyres.
Q1. Which type of force is friction?
Q2. Why does the bicycle stop after brakes are applied?
Q3. Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of friction.
Q4. How can friction be reduced in machines?
Q5. Why are grooves made in the tyres of vehicles?