Pranabananda Vidya Mandir, Lala
Half Yearly Examination, 2025
Class-VIII Sub- G. Science
Marks-80 Time- 3 hours
I. Choose the correct answer from the following: 1x10=10
1. Which of the following non-metal is liquid at room temperature?
(a) Mercury (b) Sodium (c) Bromine (d) Chlorine
2. Pb is the symbol of
(a) Tin (b) Lead (c) Phosphorus (d) Platinum
3. Muscle cells in human beings are
(a) round (b) branched (c) spindle shaped (d) irregular
4. Which of these is the hottest natural substance?
(a) Graphite (b) Iron (c) Diamond (d) Copper
5. A cellulose molecule is made up of
(a) fibres (b) cells (c) two oxygen atoms (d) glucose molecules
6. In plant cell, the outermost covering is
(a) cell wall (b) cell membrane (c) cytoplasm (d) nucleus
7. Which of these is used for making electric switches and handles of utensils?
(a) Bakelite (b) Melamine (c) PVC (d) Terylene
8. What type of force is muscular force?
(a) a non contact force (b) a contact force (c) friction (d) gravitational force
9. The artificial rearing of fish and prawns is called
(a) Sericulture (b) Pisciculture (c) Apiculture (d) Horticulture
10. The cell wall in plant cell is mainly made up of
(a) DNA (b) Glucose (c) Cellulose (d) sugar
II. Complete the chemical equations: 1×6=6
1. Metal + Water → + Hydrogen gas
2. Sodium + Oxygen →
3. Iron + Moisture + Oxygen →
4. Metal + Hydrochloric acid → + Hydrogen
5. Carbon + Oxygen →
6. Calcium + → Calcium Hydroxide + Hydrogen gas
III. Match the following: 1×5=5
A B
1. Mitochondria (a) Photosynthesis
2. Endoplasmic reticulum (b) Storage of food, water and waste
3. Lysosomes (c) Protein synthesis
4. Vacuole (d) provides energy
5. Plastids (e) Suicidal bag of the cell
IV. Write True or False for the following statements: 1×5=5
1. Chemical fertilisers are rich in humans.
2. Helium is a noble gas because it is not reactive.
3. Nylon is used for making fishing nets.
4. Lysosomes are called the suicidal bags of the cell.
5. Pressure is the result of force exerted over an area.
V. Answer the following questions: (any ten) 1×10=10
1. What is the full form of DNA?
2. Who discovered cell?
3. What is the name of the bacteria that turns milk into curd?
4. Why is winnowing important?
5. Which is more reactive- Sodium or Lead?
6. What is the unit of Pressure?
7. What are phytoplanktons?
8. Name a synthetic fibre that is obtained from crude oil.
9. What is epidermis?
10. What is the relationship between force and speed?
11. What is meant by nitrogen fixation?
12. Name any three types of microorganisms.
VI. Answer the following questions: (any ten) 2×10=20
1. What are alloys? Give one example.
2. Name two common stains used to observe cells and their fine structure.
3. Why does pressure increase with the depth of a water column?
4. Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their functions.
5. How is rust formed?
6. Name the fibre used to make parachutes. Why is it used?
7. Mention any two ways of preventing iron from rusting.
8. Algae are plant-like while protozoa are animal microorganisms. Explain.
9. Explain one modern method of irrigation.
10. How is flagella different from cilia? What are their functions?
11. Differentiate between contact and non-contact force.
12. List two uses of nylon.
VII. Answer the following questions: 4×6= 24
1. Differentiate between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
2. State any four physical properties of metals.
3. What is polyester? Write two uses of polyester.
4. What are the two types of Endoplasmic reticulum? State their functions.
5. Differentiate between thermostats and thermoplastics.
6. What is displacement reaction? Explain with an example.
