KENDRIYA VIDYLAYA NEW CANTT ALLAHABAD

Periodic Test -1
Sub- Science
TIME-90 MIN CLASS-VIII

INTRUCTIONS:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks allotted against each question.
3. This paper consists of questions.
4. Section A consists of 3 questions carrying 1 mark each.
5. Section B consists of 2 questions carrying 1 mark each.
6. Section C consists of 5 questions carrying 2 marks each.
7. Section D consists of 5 questions carrying 3 marks each.
8. Section E consists of 2 questions carrying 5 marks each.

Section A: MCQ (1*3= 3)

1. Seed drill is used for
a) harvesting
b) cleaning
c) Sowing
d) weeding
2. Yeast is used in the production of
a) sugar
b) alcohol
c) hydrochloric acid
d) oxygen
3. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called
a) Nitrogen fixation
b) moulding
c) Fermentation
d) Infection

SECTION B: VSA (1*2=2)

4. Define animal husbandry. 1

5. What is combining? 1

SECTION C: SA (2*6=8)
6. Draw a diagram of virus. 2
7. Define biodegradable substances. Write two examples. 2
8. What are the 4 major groups of microorganisms? 2
9. Define: 2
(a) combustion (b) ignition temperature.
10. What is coke? Write its two uses. 2
SECTION D: LA (2*4=8)
11. What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken
while taking antibiotics? 3
12. Write a short paragraph on the harms caused by
microorganisms. 3
13. Why Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene? 3
14. What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?
3
15. Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What
is this process called? 3
16. Write down the five differences between fertilisers and
manures. 5
17. What happens when 5
(a) Dilute sulphuric acid is poured on a copper plate
(b) Iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution
Write word equations of the reactions involved.

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