KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, DELHI REGION

HALF YEARLY/MID-TERM EXAM

SESSION: 2021-22
CLASS –VIII
SUBJECT – SCIENCE
SET-1
TIME: 2 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 40

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: -
i) There are a total of 24 questions and all questions are compulsory.
ii) There is no overall choice, however an internal choice has been
provided in some of the questions.
iii) The paper contains four sections; A, B, C and D.
iv) Questions 1 to 10 are objective type (SECTION A) carry one mark each
(10)
v) Questions 11 to 14 are very short answer type (SECTION B) and carry
one mark each (04)
vi) Questions 15 to 21 are short answer type (SECTION C) and carry two
marks each (14)
vii) Question 22 to 24 are long answer type (SECTION D) carry four marks
each (12)
viii) Wherever required draw neat and labelled diagrams.
ix) There are some questions for visually impaired students which should
be attempted by them only.

SECTION-A
1. The Male hormone is
(a) Estrogen
(b) Progesterone
(c) Testosterone
(d) All of these
2. Combines are used for
(a) Sowing of seeds
(b) Harvesting the crops
(c) Threshing
(d) Harvesting and threshing both.

OR
Weeds are the
(a) Main crop plants
(b) Insects and Pests
(c) Unwanted plants growing along the crop
(d) Chemical substances

3. The fibre made up by the chemical treatment of wood pulp is

(a) Rayon
(b) Nylon
(c) Polyester
(d) None of these

4. Which fuel from the given below has the highest calorific value
(a) Cow dung cakes
(b) Wood
(c) Coal
(d) Methane

5. Identify the correct sequence

(a) Fertilisation zygote foetus embryo
(b) Fertilisation foetus zygote embryo
(c) Fertilisation embryo zygote foetus
(d) Fertilisation zygote embryo foetus
OR
Internal fertilisation occurs
 (a) In female body
(b) Outside female body
(c) In male body
(d) Outside male body

6. State TRUE or FALSE :

Viruses reproduce only inside the cells of the host organism.

7. State TRUE or FALSE :

The Non-metal which is liquid at room temperature is Barium.

8. Purest form of carbon is …………….. (Coal / Charcoal / Coke).

OR
When coal burns in air then ……………..is formed. (Carbon dioxide/ Sulphur dioxide/
Hydrogen gas)

9. The species which are at the verge of the extinction are called……………..
(Endemic / Extinct / Endangered) species.

10. Nucleus contains thread-like structures called………………... (genes /

Chromosome / nucleolus).

SECTION-B
11. Write any one property of Nylon which makes it suitable for parachutes and ropes
for rock climbing.

12. Name a metal which can be easily cut with knife.

13. In which female reproductive organ does the embryo get embedded?
OR
Give two examples of Oviparous Animals.

14. Identify the image and write down the name of microorganism.

14. FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Which Microorganism is used for commercial production of Alcohol ?

SECTION-C
15. Why turning and loosening of soil important before cultivation of crops? Name the

tool, used for this purpose?

16. Why Plastic containers are favoured for storing food. Give any two reasons?

17. Write two properties of yeast, which makes it best suitable for use in the baking
industry for making breads, pastries and cakes.

18. List the changes in the body that take place at puberty. (Any Four)

OR

A person is having enlarged and bulging throat.

(a) Name the disease, the person is suffering from.
(b) What is the cause / reason of this disease?

19. Write two uses each of Metals and Non-metals.

20. Distinguish between Inexhaustible Natural Resources and Exhaustible Natural
Resources.
OR
Write four advice / tips given by PCRA, to save petrol / diesel while driving.

21. Draw Binary fission in Amoeba.

21. FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Explain the process of Binary Fission in Amoeba.
 SECTION-D
22. (a) Give two examples of Combustible and Non – Combustible Substances.
(b) Give reasons.
(i) We can boil water in a paper cup while paper catches fire easily.
(ii) Charcoal not produce flame.
OR
(a) Name any two Fuels.
(b) Write three harmful effects of Burning of Fuels on the environment.

23. Write any four consequences of Deforestation.

OR
Why should paper be saved? Prepare a list of ways by which you can save paper.

24. (a) Draw a well labelled diagram of Plant Cell.

(b) Differentiate between Unicellular and Multicellular Organism.

OR
(a) Draw a well labelled diagram of Animal Cell
(b) Differentiate between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell (Any one Difference).

24. FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

What is the difference between Plant Cell and Animal Cell. (Any Four)

OR
Write any two characteristics of the following -
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Nucleus of a cell