NATIONAL VICTOR PUBLIC SCHOOL

I.P. EXTENSION, DELHI-92

ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2025-26)
SUBJECT-SCIENCE
CLASS –VIII

SAMPLE PAPER

TIME: 3Hrs. M.M:80

General Instructions:
 This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections, A, B, C, D and E.
 All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices are provided in some
 Marks are allotted against each question.

SECTION – A
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Male gametes are formed in 1
(a) ovary
(b) testes
(c) penis
(d) oviduct
2 A positively charged object cannot attract 1
(a) A negatively charged object
(b) An uncharged object
(c) A positively charged object
(d) An oppositely charged object
3 The image formed by a plane mirror is 1
(a) Real and inverted
(b) Virtual and inverted
(c) Real and erect
(d) Virtual and erect
4 Which practice should be avoided to protect eyes? 1
(a) reading at proper distance
(b) taking breaks while reading
(c) reading in moving vehicle
(d) eating green vegetables
5 Development of a zygote into embryo takes place in 1
(a) ovary
(b) oviduct
(c) uterus
(d) sperm duct
6 Which force is responsible for attraction between two objects in universe? 1
(a) frictional force
(b) magnetic force
(c) electrostatic force
(d) gravitational force
7 Which of the following is not a cause of earthquake 1
(a) Nuclear explosion under sea
(b) movement of tectonic plates
(c) Volcanic eruption
(d) Cyclone
8 The agent of force due to which a load suspended on a spring stretches 1
(a) load
(b) spring
(c) air
(d) wall
9 Which of the following examples shows rolling friction? 1
(a) a book lying on a table
(b) a box being pushed on the floor
(c) a ball rolling on the ground
(d) a person standing still
10 Inflammable substances have 1
(a) no flame
(b) no ignition temperature
(c) low ignition temperature
(d) high ignition temperature
11 The liquid that does not show chemical effect of electric current is 1
(a) Vinegar
(b) Salt solution
(c) Mustard oil
(d) Soap solution
12 A student used the ultrasonic sound waves to transmit a message to his friend. What is the 1
reason the sound is not heard by the student?
(a) it has loudness above 10 dB
(b) it has loudness above 80 dB
(c) it has a frequency below 20 Hz
(d) it has a frequency above 20kHz
13 The number of images formed between two plane mirrors depends on 1
(a) size of mirror
(b) distance between mirrors
(c) angle between mirrors
(d) brightness of light
14 Sound cannot travel through 1
(a) air
(b) water
(c) iron
(d) vacuum
15 Which of the following is not a combustible substance? 1
(a) wood
(b) glass
(c) petrol
(d) coal
16 A ball rolled with the same force will travel the maximum distance on 1
(a) muddy surface
 (b) cemented surface
(c) polished marble surface
(d) brick surface
Q. No. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions. These consist of two
statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the
appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and 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): Air is generally considered a poor conductor instead of an insulator. 1
Reason (R): Under certain conditions air can conduct electric charges.
18 Assertion (A): Buildings are protected from lightning damage by lightning conductors. 1
Reason (R): Lightning conductors provide a safe path for electric charge to flow into the
ground.
19 Assertion (A): Sound of a whistle is a high-pitched sound. 1
Reason (R): Higher the frequency, lower will be the pitch of sound.
20 Assertion (A): A perfectly polished smooth surface offers zero friction. 1
Reason (R): Smooth surfaces have very less number of irregularities.
SECTION – B
Very Short Answer Type Questions
21 Write two precautions you would take if earthquake occurs while you are outside the 2
house?
OR
Mention tips to make a building ‘Quake safe’.
22 Why should we avoid touching electric poles during rain? 2
23 Draw a well labelled diagram of human sperm. 2
24 Explain why gymnasts apply coarse powder on their hands before performing. 2
OR
Why are ball bearings used in ceiling fans and electric motors?
25 What is the measure of angle of reflection if the angle between incident ray and reflected 2
ray is 120°?

26 Two cars of the same engine power are driven at the same speed. One is box-shaped, and 2
the other is streamlined. Which one will require less fuel? Why?
SECTION – C
Short Answer Type Questions
27 Differentiate between internal and external fertilization. Which type of fertilization is most 2+1
likely to be exhibited by frog?
28 The bulb does not glow in the setup shown in the given figure. List three possible reasons 3
for this.
29 Two rods of the same weight and equal length have different thickness. They are held 1+2
vertically on the surface of sand as shown in the given figure. Which one of them will sink
move? Why?

OR
Two women are of the same weight. One wears sandals with pointed heels while the other
wears sandals with flat soles. Which one would feel more comfortable while walking on a
sandy beach? Give reasons for your answer.
30 Draw a well labelled diagram to represent structure of a candle flame. 3
OR
Differentiate between luminous and non-luminous zone of candle flame.
31 Iqbal has to push a lighter box and Seema has to push a similar heavier box on the same 1+2
floor. Who will have to apply a larger force and why?
32 What happens when fertilization does not occur in female human body? Explain. 3
OR
Give two differences between a zygote and embryo. In which female reproductive organ
does the embryo get embedded?

33 The sound from a bee is produced when it vibrates its wings at an average rate 500 1+2
vibrations per second.
(a) What is the time period of the vibration?
(b) Is this sound audible to human ear? Give reason for your answer.
SECTION – D
Long Answer Type Questions
34 Nocturnal birds such as owls and bats come out mainly at night, while sparrows and 1+2+2
pigeons are active during the day. Nocturnal birds have special adaptations in their eyes
that help them see clearly in very dim light. The retina of the eye contains two types of
light-sensitive cells. One type works better in bright light and helps in seeing colours, while
the other type is more sensitive to low light and helps in seeing at night.

(a) Name the two types of light-sensitive cells present in the retina.
(b) How the retina of owl is different from that of human eye?
(c) List two adaptive features of owl’s eye that help it to see in the night.
35 A picture frame is hanging on a wall using a nail. Answer the following questions based on 1+2+2
this case:
(a) Name the two forces acting on the frame.
(b) State two differences between the two forces acting on the frame.
(c) Why the forces acting on the frame do not bring a change in its state of motion?

36 Answer the following questions based on the process of combustion: 3+2

(a) It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves but dry leaves catch fire easily. Explain.
(b) Can the process of rusting be called combustion? Explain
OR
Answer the following questions based on the type of combustion:
(a) Compare the three types of combustion.
(b) Forest fire is spontaneous combustion. Explain how.

SECTION-E
Case Based Questions
37 Read and Answer: 1+1+2
Rohit was participating in a school debate competition and had to speak loudly for a long
time. After the competition, he felt pain in his throat and his voice became hoarse. His
teacher explained that the voice is produced by a special organ present in the throat.
a) Name the organ responsible for sound production in humans.
b) Name the vibrating part of this organ.
c) Explain how the organ produces sound when we speak.
OR
How do we produce sound of different frequencies with the help of this organ?
38. Boojho and Paheli conducted an experiment to observe the chemical effect of electric 1+1+2
current using the setup shown in the figure. When the circuit was connected, Boojho
observed that the bulb glowed brightly, whereas Paheli observed that the bulb glowed dim.
Both were curious to know the reason for the difference in brightness.

Based on the given information, answer the following questions:

a) What does the glowing of the bulb indicate in the circuit?
b) Give one reason why the bulb glowed brightly in Boojho’s experiment
c) Suggest one change that Paheli can do in the setup to make the bulb glow brightly.
OR
Name two liquids that would allow the bulb to glow brightly.
39. Read and answer: During a thunderstorm, a village experienced heavy lightning strikes. 1+1+2
A few people standing under tall trees were injured, while those inside houses remained
safe. Farmers noticed that lightning rods installed on some buildings prevented damage.
a) Why were people standing under tall trees injured during lightning?
b) Suggest one precaution that should be followed in such situation.
c) How do lightning rods protect buildings from lightning?
OR
What precautions would you take to protect yourself when you are inside your home and
lightning strikes?