FINAL TERM EXAMINATION 2023-24

CLASS – VIII

SUBJECT: SCIENCE

SAMPLE PAPER

Date – 09.03.2024 M.M. – 80

Time – 3 hrs
General Instructions-
1. An additional time of 5 minutes will be provided for reading the Question Paper.
2. This question paper consists of two printed pages.
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PHYSICS M.M = 26
MCQ (0.5X8 = 4)
1. The process of electric discharge can occur between
(a) two or more clouds
(b) clouds and the earth
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

2. The point from where the shock waves of an earthquake originate is called
(a) epicentre
(b) seismic focus
(c) focal depth
(d) none of these

3. Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in

(a) North-East India
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Rann of Kutch
(d) Odisha
4. The epicentre of an earthquake is
(a) in the core of earth
(b) on the surface of earth
(c) in the middle of earth
(d) none of these

5. When two forces act in opposite directions, then net force acting is the
(a) sum of two forces
(b) difference between two forces
(c) both of these
(d) none of these

6. When the hammer strikes the gong of an electric bell, which of the following force is
responsible for the movement of hammer?
(a) Gravitational force alone
(b) Magnetic force alone
(c) Electrostatic force alone
(d) Frictional force alone
7. Which type of reflection shown by given figure:

(i) (ii)
(a)Angle of incidence
(b)Regular and irregular
(c)Law of reflection
(d)Angle of reflection

8. The light sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye that receive images
and sends them as electric signals through the optic nerve to the brain.
(a)Iris
(b)Cornea
(c)Pupil
(d)Retina
VSA (1X4=4)

9. On a dry day, why do you get a slight shock on touching the screen of a television or
computer monitor (with a picture tube)?
10. Two rods: A and B, having same weight and equal length have different thickness.
Rod A is thinner while Rod B is thicker. They are held vertically on the surface of sand.
Which one of them will sink more? Why?

11. An archer shoots an arrow in the air horizontally. However, after moving some
distance, the arrow falls to the ground. Name the initial force that sets the arrow in
motion. Explain why the arrow ultimately falls down.

12. What are fault zones? Name the fault zones in India.

SAI (3X2=6)
Give reason for the following questions:
13. Ramesh wants to detect the charge in an unknown body. How does he detect the
charge? What principle does the device work?

14. Observe the figures given below carefully.

Volume of water in each vessel is shown above. Arrange them in order of decreasing
pressure at the base of each vessel. Explain the reason.
15. What is cataract and how it affects the eye?
SAII (3x4=12)

16. (a)Explain the lightning conductor. What are the precautions we take during thunder
and lightning?
(b) Draw a labelled diagram of a seismograph and explain it.
17. Calculate the following- (3)
(a) The elephant weighs 20,000 N stands on one foot of area 1000 cm2. How much
pressure would it exert on the ground?
(b) Write any two applications of pressure.

18. How many images of the coin will be seen when two plane mirrors are set at right
angles to each other and a coin is placed in-between these two plane mirrors?

19. Draw a figure describing the following: The reflecting surfaces of two mirrors make
an angle of 90° with each other. If a ray incident on one mirror has an angle of incidence
of 30°, draw the ray reflected from the second mirror. What will be its angle of
reflection?

CHEMISTRY M.M = 26
MCQ (0.5X6 = 3)

1. The mining of oil under sea is termed as

(a) distillation
(b) carbonisation
(c) shore mining
(d) destructive distillation
2. Assertion (A): Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas are called fossil fuels.
Reason (R): Coal, Petroleum and Natural gas are formed by dead remains of living
organisms.
Choose the correct option.
(a) A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct and R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong and R is correct.
3. The ignition temperature of sodium is very _____i____. To prevent its
_____ii_______ combustion, it is stored under _______iii______.
Choose the correct option which completes the given statements?
(a) i-low, ii-rapid, iii-Kerosene
(b) i-low, ii-spontaneous, iii-Kerosene
(c) i-high, ii-rapid, iii- water
(d) i-high, ii-spontaneous, iii-water
4. The head of a matchstick contains a mixture of antimony trisulphide, potassium
chlorate, starch and some glue. For combustion, it is struck against a rough surface
made of powdered glass and red phosphorus. Which of the following substances will be
the first to get ignited when the match is struck against a rough surface?
(a) Antimony trisulphide
(b) Potassium chlorate
(c) Red phosphorus
(d) Powdered glass

5. In the given figure, electrolyte, anode and cathode respectively are

(a) A, B and C
(b) B, A and C
(c) B, C and A
(d) A, C and B

6. In which of the following will the bulb glow?

(a)

(b)

(c)
(d)

VSA (1x3 =3)

7.What happens when an electric current is passed through a cut potato for a
considerable time?

8. In the given figure, the filter paper contains starch soaked in potassium iodide
solution is connected to the battery as shown. When we write on the wet paper, it has a

blue black colour.

(i) Iodine is formed at the anode.

(ii) Iodine turns blue black in the presence of starch
A) Only (i) is correct.
B) Only (ii) is correct.
C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct.

9. Define the term ‘petrochemicals’ (1)

SAI (2X3 =6)

10. Describe the process of destructive distillation. Also draw a well-labelled diagram of
it.
11. What do we call the process of converting dead vegetation into coal? Also write the
types of coal and the carbon content present in them.

12. 60 kg of fuel was completely burnt for an experiment. The amount of heat energy
was found to be 1,80,000 kJ. Calculate the calorific value of the fuel.

SAII (3x3 = 9)
13. Observe the diagram & answer the questions given below.

a) Identify the product Y.

b) Write 2 uses of Y.
c) At what temperature this product Y is vaporized?

14. What is calorific value of a fuel? Why is hydrogen not used as a fuel though it has
the highest calorific value?

15. Observe the diagram & answer the questions given below.

a) Label the parts A, B & C.

b) Which zone is the non –luminous zone of the candle flame?
c) Which zone has the lowest temperature?

LA - (5X1=5)

16. (a) Write the name of electrical appliance which can be illuminated even in the
weak electrical current. Draw a diagram of electrical circuit.
(b) What is electrolysis process? Write its two uses.

BIOLOGY M.M = 28
MCQ (0.5X10 = 5)
1. Which of the following group indicates flora of a region?
(a) Wild mango, Cheetal, Teak, Jamun
(b) Chinkara, Pine, Teak, Wild Mango
(c) Teak, Pine, Jamun, wild mango
(d) Chinkara, Cheetal, Pine, Jamun
2. Which one of the following statements is correct? Statement 1: People living in
wildlife sanctuaries are allowed to do certain activities such as grazing by their livestock,
collecting medicinal plants, firewood, etc. Statement 2: In a wildlife sanctuary killing and
capturing of wild animals is strictly prohibited.
(a) Statement 1
(b) Statement 2
(c) Both statements are correct
(d) Both statements are incorrect 7. Which one of the following statements is correct
3. Some species become endangered because:
(a) They are at the risk of extinction.
(b) They are found exclusively in a particular area.
(c) Their population has reduced very much.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
4. Project Tiger was launched on
(a)1 april 1973
(b) 23 may 1973
(c) 21 September 1973
(d)25 December 1973
5. A human gamete has ________ sex chromosome(s).

(a)Four
(b)Half
(c)Two
(d)One
6. Which of the following will not have HIV?

(a)Blood
(b)Sweat
(c)Semen
(d)Breast milk

7. The reproductive phase of a woman lies between her _____ and menopause.

(a) menstrual cycle

(b) menstruation
(c) menarche
(d) ovulation

8. Which among the following is a change seen in girls during Puberty?

(a) Growth of facial hair

(b) Cracking of voice
(c) Breast development
(d) Broad shoulders

9. In the list of animals given below, hen is the odd one out.
‘Human being, cow, dog, hen’. The reason for this is
(a) it undergoes internal fertilization
(b) it is oviparous
(c) it is viviparous
(d) it undergoes external fertilization

10. The female reproductive organ consists of which among the following parts?
(a) Ovaries, oviduct, uterus
(b) Testes, oviduct, egg
(c) Scrotum, sperm, uterus
(d) Ovaries, egg, breast

VSA (6X0.5=3)

Answer the following in one word.

11. Which term is used for the species that are found only in a particular area?

12. Name one native flora of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

13. Who cloned Dolly the sheep?

14. Which type of reproduction does not involve gametes?

15. Name the endocrine gland attached to the brain.

16. Below given is an image, study it and answer the questions:

a. Identify the disease.

b. Name the hormone related to it.

VSA - Assertion Reason (1x3=3)

Note for Question no. 17 to 19: The questions below consist of an Assertion and
a Reason. Use the following key to choose the appropriate answer.

a) If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation of the
assertion.

b) If both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation
of the assertion.

c) If assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.

d) If assertion is incorrect, but reason is correct.

17. Assertion: Periodic movement of birds from the place of living to a new area and its
subsequent return journey back to original place is called migration.

Reason: Birds migrate because they do not get favorable place to breed.

18. Assertion: The process of restoring and recreating area of forest is called
afforestation.

Reason: Restoring Forests causes soil erosion

19. Assertion: The zygote develops into a new individual in sexual reproduction or in
animals.

Reason: The zygote is not capable of developing new individuals in asexual animals.

Q20-21. Give reasons for the following: (2x1=2)

20. Why do fish and frogs lay eggs in hundreds?

21. Why drugs should be avoided?

HOTs

22. Is deforestation associated with global warming? Explain.

23- Amoeba divides by method. The most common method is. The given diagram
represents the reproduction steps of Amoeba. What is significance of step “(ii)”

24. Why do you think adolescents are more prone to drug abuse than young children?

S.A. TYPE I (3x2=6)

25. Read the passage and answer the questions given below. A great variety of plants
and animals exist on earth. They are essential for the well-being and survival of
mankind. To preserve biodiversity, to prevent extinction of endangered species, and to
maintain ecological balance in nature, wildlife and forests should be conserved. Habitat
is a place in environment where an organism lives. Today, a major threat to survival of
these organisms is deforestation. We know that deforestation means clearing of forests
and using that land for other purposes. Trees in the forest are cut for many purposes.
Some natural causes of deforestation are forest fires and severe droughts. The answer
to deforestation is reforestation. Reforestation is restocking of the destroyed forests by
planting new trees. The planted trees should generally be of the same species which
were found in that forest. We should plant at least as many trees as we cut.
Reforestation can take place naturally also.
(a) Why wildlife and forests should be conserved?
(b) Sometime, animals enter into human habitation, killing people and causing damage
to materials. Why do the animals behave like this?

26. The graph given below shows how the lining of the uterus in a female who has
achieved puberty varies with time.
Examine the graph and answer the following questions.

a). What is happening between A and B?

b). Fertilization occurs on day 16 of the second menstrual cycle. How do you expect the
graph to behave after point C? Will the pattern of the first and second months be
followed?
27. Name the hormone which would be released during the following situations:

(a) a frightened person.

(b) growth of a child to an adult.

(c) development of caterpillar to moth.

(d) development of tadpole to frog.

S.A.TYPE II (3x2=6)

28. Describe the process of an embryo development in human beings. Also, draw a
well-labelled diagram

29.(a) Fill in the blank circles in figure given below and identify the sex of children A and
B.
(b) It is believed that the height of a child depends upon the genes inherited from
parents. However, it is often seen that tall parents may have short children and
vice-versa. Are there factors other than genes, that can cause these variations?