Class 8th– Subjective Test

Maximum Time: 180 Minutes Total Marks: 80

Marking Scheme: Step marking in each question.

Name: ____________________________________ Roll Number:________________________

General Instructions:
i) This paper consists of total 27 questions.
ii) Attempt all questions in a proper sequence.
iii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.

SECTION-A
1. Which one of the following is not a source of water for irrigation?
(a) Tubewells (b) Dams
(c) Lakes (d) Oceans 1 Mark
2. A place in the environment where an organism lives is called a 1 Mark
(a) home (b) resort
(c) habitat (d) reservoir
3. Fill in the blanks:
(a) The ash obtained on burning magnesium ribbon is dissolved in water is ……………………… in nature. 1 Mark
(b) Polycot is a mixture of ……………………… and ……………………… . 1 Mark
(c) Synthetic fibres are obtained by chemical processing of ……………………… . 1 Mark
(d) The metal which is found in a liquid state at room temperature is ……………………… . 1 Mark
4. The temperature at which milk is heated is heated in order to preserve. 2 Marks
5. Write the causes of deforestation? 2 Marks
6. Differentiate between kharif and rabi crops. 2 Marks
7. Why is sodium always stored in kerosene? 2 Marks
8. Write some disadvantages of synthetic fibres. 2 Marks
9. Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic. 2 Marks
10. A greenish deposit is found in copper substance if it is exposed to moist air for long time. Why? 2 Marks
11. (a) Write a short note on Red data book? 2 Marks
(b) What are antibodies? 1 Mark
12. Define the following: 1½ + 1½ = 3 Marks
(a) Malleability (b) Ductility
13. Write short note on biosphere reserve. 5 Marks
14. List and describe several activities performed by the farmers during cultivation of crops. 5 Marks
15. What is nitrogen cycle? Draw a neat labelled diagram. 5 Marks
16. (a) What is electroplasting? 1 Mark
(b) Why are some non-metals like phosphorus, kept in water? 1 Mark
(b) With the help of a labeled diagram, describe briefly how an iron key can be electroplated with copper. 3 Marks
17. (a) Why doesn’t distilled water conduct electricity? 2 Marks
(b) What happens when dilute sulphuric acid is poured on a copper plate? 2 Marks
(c) What substances can be added to distilled water in small amount to make it a good conductor of electricity?
1 Mark
 SECTION B
18. Which of the following statements is incorrect? 1 Mark
(a) Friction acts on a ball rolling along the ground.
(b) Friction acts on a boat moving on water
(c) Friction acts on a bicycle moving on a smooth road.
(d) Friction does not act on a ball moving through air
19. Two blocks of iron of different masses are kept on a cemented floor as shown in figure. Which one of them would
require a larger force to move it from the rest position? 1 Mark

20. If is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades. Explain. 2 Marks
21. Fill in the blanks: 2 Marks
(a) Friction opposes the …………….. between the surfaces in contact with each other.
(b) Friction depends on the …………….. of surfaces.
(c) Friction produces …………….. .
(d) Sprinkling of powder on the carom board …………….. friction.
(e) Sliding friction is …………….. than the static friction.
22. We have learnt that vibration is necessary for producing sound. Explain why the sound produced by every
vibrating body cannot be heard by us. 2 Marks
23. How is sound produced and how is it heard by us. 3 Marks
24. Volume of water taken in each vessel is as shown. Arrange them in order of decreasing pressure at the base of
each vessel. Explain. 3 Marks

25. (a) What are the sources of indoor noise pollution and what measures must be taken to control it? 3 Marks
(b) What might be the cause of temporary or permanent impairment of hearing? 1 Mark
(c) How can children with impaired hearing communicate? 1 Mark
26. Who exerts more pressure? 5 Marks
(a) A girl of 50kg wearing heels with an area of cross section 1cm2.
(b) An elephant of 4000kg with foot area of each 250cm2.
27. (a) Define friction. What are the factors affecting friction? 5 Marks
(b) What is the cause of friction?