Grade : 8

Grade 8, NSO Demo Test Total Marks :

60
Time : 1 Hr

1.

Anjali kept a wooden block in water containing beaker so that the block floats on it. Suppose, this beaker is kept by her in a freely
falling elevator, so what would be the upthrust on the block?

A. Less than the weight of the block.

B. More than the weight of the block.

C. Equal to the weight of the block.

D. It would be zero.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

2.

From the following pick the option which correctly highlights the odd member in it.

a. Epididymis, Scrotum, Seminal vesicle, Fallopian tube

b. Vagina, Cervix, Testis, Uterus

A. a only B. b only C. Both of them D. None of them

3.

A dog started chasing Sohan when he was trespassing at his neighbour's house. Seeing this Sohan ran as much faster as much he
can, climbs the wall and jumps across it.

Which hormone gave him such a strength to perform this action?

A. Adrenaline

B. Thyroxine

C. Oxytocin

D. Progesterone

A. A B. B C. C D. D

4.

An area P was hit by an earthquake with the magnitude 2 when measured by seismograph whereas another area Q was hit by an
earthquake with the magnitude 4. Which of the following statements correctly compares the tremors and destructive energy at P
and Q.

A. Tremors at area P is four times more than at area Q.

B. Tremors at area P is two times more than at area Q.

C.Tremors at area Q is five times more than at area P.

D.Tremors at area Q is 100 times more than at area P.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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5.

Pick the correct option from the table to fill in the blanks shown below.

A. _____ is involved in the formation of lysosome and peroxisome.

B. _____ is capable of digesting any microorganisms that enters the cell.

A B
1 Lysosome Vacuole
2 Ribosome Lysosome
3 Golgi apparatus Lysosome
4 Vacoule Golgi apparatus

A. A B. B C. C D. D

6.

Petroleum is a crude oil from which many components are separated by fractional distillation. Following are such compounds only.
Arrange the following in the correct sequence of fractions obtained in the fraction column from top to bottom.

A. Gasoline

B. Kerosene

C. Petroleum gas

D. Lubricanting oil

A. A,C,D,B B. C,A, B,D C. D,A,B,C D. B,A,C,D

7.

Mohit takes a burning substance and collects the vapours evolved by it in a test tube, such that no vapour escapes out. He then
added small amount of water in the test tube and added a few drops of blue litmus solution to it. The litmus solution turned red .

From the options below pick the one which possibly could be the burning substance.

A. Na

B. Fe

C. S

D. Mg

A. A B. B C. C D. D

8.

The famous project tiger was started in 1973 which aims to create reserves in particular areas of India to increase the population of
tigers.

Which of the following is not included in such areas?

A. Simlipal national park

B. Kanha national park

C. Dudhwa national park

D. Gir national park

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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9.

Which of the following pair has not been matched correctly?

A. Cell theory- Virchow

B. Nucleolus- Robert brown

C. Protoplasm- Purkinje

D. Discovery of cell- Schwann

A. All except A B. All except B C. All except C D. All except D

10.

Substance P reacts with dilute HCL violently, Q reacts slowly while R doesnot react at all. Identify P,Q and R respectively.

A. K, Al, Cu

B. Cu, Al, Fe

C. Al, Cu, Fe

D. Na, Al, Cu

A. A B. B C. C D. D

11.

Suman tried to walk over the sand with the pencil heels but couldn't as her heels sank deep into the sand and made it difficult to
walk. On the other hand when she walked the sand with barefoot, her feet didn't sank into the sand.

Choose the correct option identifying the reason for this.

A. More is the surface area less is the pressure exerted by the object on the sand surface.

B. Less is the surface area less is the pressure exerted by the object on sand surface.

C. The feet have large surface in comparison to the pencil heels which exerts less pressure on the sand's surface causing it's
sinkage.

A. A B. B C. C D. None of these are correct

12.

If you place a wooden ball in two jars- one filled with water and another without water . In which jar will the ball reach the bottom
first?

A. In jar filled with water.

B. In jar without water.

C. Cannot be determined.

D. In both the jars at the same time.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

13.

Which of the following correctly explains the reason that why our ears pop as we go higher up on mountains?

A. Air pressure decreases outside our ears.

B. Air pressure increases outside our ears.

C. The pressure exerted by the blood near our ears increases.

A. A B. B C. C D. None of these

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14.

In the oil wells, A forms the topmost layer followed by B and finally by C. IdentifyA, B and C respectively.

A. Petroleum gas, oil and water.

B. Natural gas , oil and water.

C. Petroleum gas, oil and natural gas

D. Natural gas , water and oil.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

15.

During the days of heavy lightning accompanied by rains, which of the following statement correctly identifies a way to prevent from
being hit by lightning.

A. Going into the nearest water body.

B. Lying on the ground in a open place.

C. Stand under a tree.

D. Staying indoors away from metallic doors or windows.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

16.

Referring the figure given below pick the option which correctly identifies X,Y and Z.

A. X- Cathode,Y- Anode, Z- Electrolyte

B. X- Anode, Y- Cathode, Z- Electrolyte

C. X- Electrolyte Y- Anode, Z- Cathode

D. X- Cathode,Y- Electrolyte, Z- Anode

A. A B. B C. C D. D

17.

Pick the correct statement regarding the metal ruler.

A. The metal ruler of Length 15 cm vibrates slower.

B. The metal ruler of length 20 cm produces a high pitch sound.

C.The metal ruler of length 50 cm vibrates faster.

D. The metal ruler of length 50 cm produces a low pitch sound.

A. A and B both B. C and D both C. B and D both D. A and C both

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18.

Fill in the blanks shown below by picking appropriate answers from the table below.

A. A rough surface will offer a ____ frictional force than a smooth surface.

B. The heavier an object is, the _____ will be the frictional force.

A B
1 Resistive Contact
2 Greater Lower
3 Lower Greater
4 Greater Greater

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

19.

The figure below shows three cans fillled with water and have holes of the same size. Pick the statement which is absolutely true
about it.

A. The farthest spout is from the lowest hole in case Z.

B. The stream of water falls out the farthest through the upper hole in case Y.

C. The farthest spout is from the middle hole in case X.

A. A only B. B and C both C. B only D. C only

20.

Arrange the following in the correct sequence that occurs in human reproduction.

A. Gestation

B. Insemination

C. Parturition

D. Gametogenesis

E. Fertilization

A. A,B,E,D,C B. D,B,E,A,C C. C, B,E,A,D D. D,E,A,C,B

21.

Observe the figure below and pick the correct option regarding it. As the figure shows two boxes P and Q moving on rough surface.
Object P has greater velocity than Object Q

A. Box P experiences more frictional force

B. Box Q experiences more frictional force

C. Both the boxes experience same frictional force

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A. A B. B C. C D. Cannot be determined

22.

From the following option pick the one which correctly mentions the major difference between a human skin cell and a human egg
cell.

A. Only the egg cell has good number nucleuses.

B. The Skin cell has no genetic information in its chromosomes.

C. The egg cell has twice as many chromosomes as the skin cell.

D. The egg cell has half as many chromosomes as the skin cell.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

23.

When an electric current was passed through a conducting solution some changes were observed. From the following pick the one
which shows the correct observations.

A. Solution may become hot.

B. Deposits of metal may be seen on electrodes

C. Gas bubbles may be formed in the electrolyte.

A. A and B only B. B and C both C. C only D. All of these

24.

Candle, kerosene and Bunsen burner all give different coloured flames. Pick the option from the following which correctly identifies
the colours of the three respectively.

A. Yellow, Orange and yellow

B. Yellow, Blue and Orange

C. Yellow, Orange and Blue

D. Yellow, Yellow and Blue

A. A B. B C. C D. D

25.

Shyam performed electrolysis on sodium chloride solution. Which of the following options shows the result of the experiment?

A. Oxygen gas was at Anode whereas sodium hydroxide at cathode.

B. Sodium hydroxide and chlorine were at Anode whereas Hydrogen gas at cathode.

C. Chlorine gas was at Anode whereas sodium hydroxide at cathode.

D. Hydrogen gas was at Anode whereas sodium hydroxide at cathode.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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26.

A ship sailing in the sea sent the sound waves downwards to check the depth of the sea. The sound waves returned after 3 seconds.
If the speed of the sound in the sea water is 2.5 m/s,find the depth of the sea water.

A. 4.5 km

B. 2.85 km

C. 3.75 km

D. 5.55 km

A. A B. B C. C D. D

27.

Referring to the given diagram pick the option which is incorrect regarding P,Q, and R.

A. The part labeled P gets its shape from part labeled Q.

B. The part labeled P is present in the plant cells only.

C. The part labeled R is the controlling center.

D. The part labeled Q gets its shape from past labeled R.

A. A only B. B and C both C. C only D. D only

28.

Which of the following properties of friction are used when a blunt knife a sharpened?

A. Friction acts in opposite direction of the motion.

B. Friction produces heat.

C. Friction helps us to hold objects.

D. Friction do not cause any damage to the surface in contact.

A. All except A B. All except B C. All except C D. All except D

29.

Referring to the picture below, find the length of the spring when there is no weight hanging from it. The weight of P is 100g and the
springs Length with the weight is 10 cm and when a weight of 150 g is hung from it, the length of the spring is 12 cm.

A. 4 cm

B. 6 cm

C. 5cm

D. 7 cm

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A. A B. B C. C D. D

30.

From the following options pick the organisms which undergo metamorphosis.

A. Cat

B. Whale

C. Snake

D. Cockroach

E. Dog

F. Silk moth

G. Butterfly

H. Frog

A. A,D and E B. B,C and F C. F,G and H D. B,D and E

31.

Rahul performed an experiment in which 5 kg of a fuel was completely burnt. The heat produced out of this experiment was 200000
kJ. Find the calorific value of the fuel mentioned.

A. 60,000

B. 70,000

C. 40,000

D. 50,000

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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32.

Complete the set reactions by identifying X and Y.

C(s)+ O 2 (g) —› CO2(g)

CO2 + H2 O—› X

CO(g)+ H2O—› Y

A. X- No reaction , Y- H2CO3

B. X-H2CO3 , Y- No reaction

C. X- HCO3 , Y- H2CO3

D. X- No reaction , Y- HCO3

A. A B. B C. C D. D

33.

Carefully read the paragraph below and pick the option which correctly identifes any of the two blanks.

__a__ is process of conversion of wood into coal. There are three types of coal which can be distinguished as per their carbon
content. __b__ has 95% of carbon, __c__ has about 88% of carbon while __d__ has about 67% of carbon.

A. a- Carbonisation, b- Lignite

B. c- Bituminous , d - lignite

C. b- Carbonisation, c - Anthracite

D. b - Bituminous , d- Lignite

A. A B. B C. C D. D

34.

Tarun conducted an experiment as shown in the diagram below. Figure P and figure Q showing two types of candle-balloon
arrangement.

Which of the following option is true regarding regarding them?

A. Water filled in ballon from figure Q conducts the heat away from the balloon.

B. Water has higher ignition temperature than the balloon which caused is to explode in figure P.

C. Water increase the melting point of balloon in figure Q.

D. The low ignition temperature of the balloon in figure Q causes it to explode.

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A. A B. B C. C D. D

35.

Suhana performed an experiment by taking a candle and silver spoon. She put the spoon in the middle of the yellow part of tha
candle flame for sometime. She observed black coloured substance on the spoon. Which of the following can be concluded from
this, pick the correct option regarding this?

A. The wax burned and turned into this a black substance called soot.

B. Yellow region of the flame is the hottest part. Hence, it produces smoke.

C. Candle flame has three colours- blue,yellow and black of the flame, black being the darkest gets deposited on the spoon.

D. Unburnt carbon particles produce smoke- soot which gets deposited on the spoon.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

36.

The table below provides the Calorific value of some fuels. On the basis of this data, arrange them as per the efficiency of fuels.

Fuel Calorific value in kJ/kg

CNG 55000
LPG 60000
Diesel 46000
Coal 33000

A. Diesel>Coal> LPG>CNG

B. LPG>CNG>Diesel>Coal

C. Coal> LPG>Diesel> CNG

D.CNG > Diesel > LPG> Coal

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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37.

Carefully read the table below and pick the option which shows correct combination.

Reaction Product Determining test

A Rusting iron Reddish brown spots Turns blue litmus red
B Silver ring exposed to Moist air Black coating Turns blue litmus red
Copper vessel exposed to Moist
C Green coating Turns red litmus blue
air

D Burning of sulphur powder Liberation of suffocating gas Burns with a pop sound

A. A B. B C. C D. D

38.

Identify P from the information provided below.

P is a black, thick liquid with unpleasant smell. It is obtained during the processing of coal. It is used for preparing naphthalene balls.

A. Coal tar

B. Charcoal

C. CNG

D. Coke

A. A B. B C. C D. D

39.

X- material used for making microwave ovenware

Y- material used in swim suits and T-shirts as it has great elasticity

Identify X and Y from the information given above.

A. X- Spandex, Y- Polyurethane

B. X- Cotton, Y- Polyethylene tetraphthalate

C. X- Acrylic , Y- Polyurethane

D. X- Polyethylene tetraphthalate , Y- Spandex

A. A B. B C. C D. D

40.

Match the columns accordingly.

Column A Column B

A. Closest planet
1. Pluto
B. Hottest planet
2. Jupiter
C. Largest planet
3. Venus
D. Coldest
4. Mercury
planet

A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 D. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

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41.

Anjali's science teacher asked her to name the imaginary lines drawn to show the amount of rainfall. Select the correct answer on
behalf of Anjali.

A. Isohyets

B. Isotherms

C. Isonephs

D. Isobars

A. A B. B C. C D. D

42.

Rohan performed an experiment by passing current of 1 A through the filament of an electric bulb. Find the number of electrons
passing through a cross section of the Filament in 32 sec.

A. 1020

B. 2×1020

C. 3×1020

D. 6×1020

A. A B. B C. C D. D

43.

A source of sound with the frequency 900Hz is place inside a water tank. The speed of sound in water is 1200m/s whereas in air it is
400m/s. What would be the frequency of the sound recorded by an observer who is standing in air?

A. 2000 Hz

B. 300 Hz

C. 130Hz

D. 900 Hz

A. A B. B C. C D. D

44.

Referring the options below pick the one which correctly states the major cause of global warming.

A. Re-radiation of U.V rays by N2 and O2.

B. Re-radiation of I.R rays by CO2 and H2O.

C.Re-radiation of U.V rays by H2 and O2.

D.Re-radiation of I.R rays by N2 and CO2.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

45.

Considering the the Statements below pick the incorrect one from these.

A. Growth hormone stimulates the secretion of adrenal glands.

B. Pancreas is a heterocrine gland.

C. In every human cell there are total 23 pairs of chromosomes.

D. Pancreas is made up of bundle of cells called islets of Langerhans.

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A. A and B both B. A only C. C and D both D. C only

Achievers Section

46.

Referring the diagram below pick the one which shows the formation of an image by a plane mirror.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

47.

Divasha rolled a small steel ball one edge of the glass bowl as shown in the picture below. Suppose there is no friction between the
surface of the ball and the bowl, what would be result of this activity?

A. The ball will keep rolling to and fro continuously until stopped manually.

B. The ball will roll out of the bowl from the edge Q.

C. The ball will roll til the point P and then stop there.

D. The ball will not move at all as friction is required for movement of objects.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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48.

Suresh performed an experiment which has been represented in the picture below. What should happen if air is pumped out of the
jar and the electric Bell rang?

A. The sound of the bell won't be audible.

B. The sound could heard louder.

C. The sound becomes inaudible at first but becomes audible once all the air is pumped out from the vacuum pump.

D. The sound would be the same i.e no change will occur.

A. A B. B C. C D. D

49.

Read the paragraph carefully and choose the correct option regarding it from the following.

Some persons can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects clearly. This defect of the eyes is called
hypermetropia. Whereas, some persons are not able to see nearby objects clearly but can see distant objects clearly. This defect
is called Myopia. Many of the times, particularly in the old age the sight of a person becomes foggy. This happens when the eye
Cornea becomes foggy. This defect of the eyes is called cataract.

A. The word Cornea should be replaced with the word lens.

B. The word hypermetropia should be replaced with the word cataract.

C. The word hypermetropia should be exchanged with the word myopia.

D. The word myopia should be exchanged with the word cataract.

A. A and B B. C and D C. A and C D. B and D

50.

The picture below shows the inner structure of a fabric. The P and Q shown in picture are the components linked together to form
the fabric.

Find for which of the following fabric the figure structure is absolutely correct.

A. Polystyrene

B. Polyethylene

C. Polycot

D. PVC

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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