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Q1 Answer the following questions
a) Differentiate between two modes of transfer of heat, i.e. convection and

conduction. (2)
b) While reading a clinical thermometer, what precautions should we take
(3)
Q2 (a) Magnesium ribbon bums in air and changes to white substance, i.e.
magnesium oxide. When magnesium oxide dissolves in water, what type
of change take place? Give reason in support of your answer. Express the
change in the form of equation. (2)
(b) Which type of change takes place in the following and state whether
the energy is evolved or absorbed during the change? Burning of a candle,
lightning of a bulb, preparation of food by green plants, volcanic eruption,
evaporation of petrol, burning of LPG. (3)
Q3 Respiration is the biological process through which organisms obtain
energy. It involves the exchange of gases, with oxygen being inhaled and
carbon dioxide being exhaled. Answer the following questions-
(a) Respiration can occur in two different manners. Briefly explain the
process of aerobic respiration. How does it differ from anaerobic respi-
ration? (2)
(b) Respiration in fish is different from humans. Explain in brief how
fishes can breathe through gills? (3)
Q4 The speed of an object need not be constant. In most cases, objects will
be in non-uniform motion.
Therefore we describe the rate of motion of such objects in terms of their
average speed.
Answer the following.
a) An object travels 20 m in 5 s and then another 20 m in 5s. What is the

average speed in m/s of the object travelled? (2)
b) Write two differences between uniform and non- uniform motion.

• Q5 Give reasons why
i. The amount of nitrogen gas remains same in inhaled and ex-
haled air.
ii. Fishes die when they are taken out of water.
iii. Carbon monoxide is a harmful gas.
iv. Mountaineers carry oxygen cylinder with them.
Long Questions
Q6. Observe the given figures as A and B and answer the following ques-
tions.
(a) Among both figures identify which A or B indicates the process of in-
halation and which shows the process of exhalation?
(b) In the figure label the arrows and indicate the direction of
· movement of air
· movement of di-
aphragm
· Movement of ribs
Q7 Explain respiration in
1) Cockroach 2) Earthworm
Q8. Draw a well labelled diagram of human respiratory system.

Q9. Short answer type questions:
a) i. Explain why it is difficult to use a clinical thermometer for laboratory
use?
ii. Draw a well labelled diagram of thermometer use to measure human
body temperature.
(3x5=15)
(2) (1)
(b).i. Observe the picture and name the equipment. Label A, B and C. (2)
ii. Discuss if sponges and hydra also have blood? (1)
(c) i. When you keep food items like bread and fruits outside for a long
time, especially during the rainy season, you will observe a cottony growth
on them. (2) ii. Mention two advantages of vegetative propagation? (1)
i. What do you mean by speedometer and odometer? (2)
ii. What is the smallest time interval that can be measured with com-
monly available clocks and watches?
Q10 i. In the circuit shown in Figure. (2)
a. Would any of the bulb glow when the switch is in the ‘OFF’ position?
b. What will be the order in which the bulbs A, B and C will glow when
the switch is moved to the ‘ON’ position?
ii. Do you think an electromagnet can be used for separating plastic bags
from a garbage heap? Explain. (1)
Q11. Long answer type questions:
(5x3=15)
(a) Answer the following questions
i. Define the term ruminants and discuss why humans cannot digest cellu-
lose like cattle do? (2)
ii. Describe the process of nutrition in ruminants. (3)
(b) i. What will happen if the acidic industrial waste waters are dumped
into rivers without treating them? (2)
ii. Define natural indicator and synthetic indicator with one example each.
(3) (c) i. If an individual experiences kidney failure, what course of treat-
ment would you recommend for them? (2)
Q12 In which part of flower does fertilization occur?
Q 13 The image formed by a lens is always virtual, erect and smaller in
size for an object kept at
different positions in front of it. Identify the nature of the lens.
Q14 Mention the common process of cleaning of wastewater.
Q15 Assertion (A) : Yeast grows and multiplies every few hours if suffi-
cient nutrients are
available.
Reason (R) : When water and nutrients are available algae grow and multi-
ply rapidly
through budding.
• (a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, Reason is correct expla-
nation of assertion.
• (b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, Reason is not the correct
explanation of
assertion.
• (c) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
• (d) Assertion is false, Reason is true.
Q16 Assertion (A): Virtual image can’t be seen by human eye.

Reason (R): Virtual image is formed by diverging rays.
explanation of
assertion.
Q17 Assertion (A): Bulb filament is made of tungsten.

Reason (R): The filament should have low melting point.
explanation of
assertion.
Q18 Ramjas lived in an old house. His father thought of reconstructing the
house. He brought a new house plan design to home to show it to every
family member. Ramjas pointed out that the house lack ventilators and he
is unhappy for that.
(a) Are ventilators important? Why?
(b) In summer, which colour will you choose to paint outer wall of your
house?
Q19 Rahul was a student of Class VII. His father purchased a new bicycle
for him on his birthday.
After few months, he found that the cycle chain and even the handle gets
rusted. His father
advised him to apply a coating of paint to the cycle and not to keep it in
the open in future.
Now, answer the following questions:
(a) Why his cycle gets rusted?
(b) What do you mean by rusting of iron?
Q20 A’ got her gall bladder removed surgically as she was diagnosed with
stones in her gall
bladder. After the surgery, she faced problems in digestion of certain food
items when
consumed in bulk. Can you tell which kind of food items would they be
and why?

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Q1 Answer the following questions

a) Differentiate between two modes of transfer of heat, i.e. convection and

a) An object travels 20 m in 5 s and then another 20 m in 5s. What is the

b) Write two differences between uniform and non- uniform motion.

ii. Fishes die when they are taken out of water.

iii. Carbon monoxide is a harmful gas.

iv. Mountaineers carry oxygen cylinder with them.

Q8. Draw a well labelled diagram of human respiratory system.

Q14 Mention the common process of cleaning of wastewater.

• (c) Assertion is true, Reason is false.

• (d) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Q16 Assertion (A): Virtual image can’t be seen by human eye.

• (c) Assertion is true, Reason is false.

• (d) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Q17 Assertion (A): Bulb filament is made of tungsten.

• (c) Assertion is true, Reason is false.

• (d) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

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