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Class 8 Science MCQs With Answers

Chapter 1: Crop Production & Management

  1. Which process is used for turning and loosening the soil?
    A. Irrigation
    B. Tilling
    C. Weeding
    D. Harvesting
    Answer: B
  2. The tool used for sowing seeds is:
    A. Hoe
    B. Seed drill
    C. Shovel
    D. Plough
    Answer: B
  3. Removing unwanted plants is called:
    A. Threshing
    B. Weeding
    C. Harvesting
    D. Manuring
    Answer: B

Chapter 2: Microorganisms – Friend and Foe

  1. Which of the following is NOT a microorganism?
    A. Bacteria
    B. Virus
    C. Algae
    D. Mushroom
    Answer: D
  2. The microorganism used in making curd is:
    A. Yeast
    B. Lactobacillus
    C. Rhizobium
    D. Virus
    Answer: B
  3. Which microorganism causes measles?
    A. Bacteria
    B. Virus
    C. Fungus
    D. Protozoa
    Answer: B

Chapter 3: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

  1. Which of the following is a synthetic fibre?
    A. Cotton
    B. Wool
    C. Nylon
    D. Silk
    Answer: C
  2. Which plastic can be recycled?
    A. Thermoplastics
    B. Thermosetting plastics
    C. Both
    D. None
    Answer: A
  3. Bakelite is an example of:
    A. Thermoplastic
    B. Thermosetting plastic
    C. Fibre
    D. Natural polymer
    Answer: B

Chapter 4: Materials – Metals & Non-Metals

  1. Which is a metal?
    A. Sulphur
    B. Carbon
    C. Iron
    D. Oxygen
    Answer: C
  2. The property of metals to be beaten into sheets is called:
    A. Ductility
    B. Malleability
    C. Conductivity
    D. Elasticity
    Answer: B
  3. Which non-metal is used for disinfecting water?
    A. Nitrogen
    B. Carbon
    C. Chlorine
    D. Sulphur
    Answer: C

Chapter 5: Coal & Petroleum

  1. Coal is formed from:
    A. Dead animals
    B. Forests buried under soil
    C. Sand and clay
    D. Rocks
    Answer: B
  2. Which is a natural fossil fuel?
    A. LPG
    B. CNG
    C. Petroleum
    D. Kerosene
    Answer: C
  3. The slow process by which dead plants become coal is called:
    A. Carbonisation
    B. Decomposition
    C. Condensation
    D. Combustion
    Answer: A

Chapter 6: Combustion & Flame

  1. A substance that burns in air is called:
    A. Flame
    B. Fuel
    C. Combustible
    D. Non-combustible
    Answer: C
  2. The hottest part of a flame is:
    A. Outer zone
    B. Inner zone
    C. Middle zone
    D. Yellow zone
    Answer: A
  3. LPG is a:
    A. Solid fuel
    B. Liquid fuel
    C. Gas fuel
    D. None
    Answer: C

Chapter 7: Conservation of Plants & Animals

  1. Cutting of trees on a large scale is called:
    A. Reforestation
    B. Deforestation
    C. Afforestation
    D. Plantation
    Answer: B
  2. A protected area for animals is called:
    A. Sanctuary
    B. Zoo
    C. Garden
    D. Park
    Answer: A
  3. The Red Data Book contains:
    A. Endangered species
    B. Fossils
    C. Food chains
    D. Minerals
    Answer: A

Chapter 8: Cell — Structure & Functions

  1. The basic unit of life is:
    A. Tissue
    B. Organ
    C. Cell
    D. System
    Answer: C
  2. Which cell part controls all activities?
    A. Cytoplasm
    B. Membrane
    C. Nucleus
    D. Wall
    Answer: C
  3. Plant cells have an extra layer called:
    A. Cell wall
    B. Protein coat
    C. Capsule
    D. Chloroplast
    Answer: A

Chapter 9: Reproduction in Animals

  1. The mode of reproduction in humans is:
    A. Asexual
    B. Sexual
    C. Budding
    D. Fragmentation
    Answer: B
  2. A fertilised egg is called:
    A. Foetus
    B. Embryo
    C. Zygote
    D. Gamete
    Answer: C
  3. Which animal lays eggs?
    A. Cow
    B. Cat
    C. Hen
    D. Dog
    Answer: C

Chapter 10: Reaching the Age of Adolescence

  1. Adolescence begins around:
    A. 5 years
    B. 10–19 years
    C. 2 years
    D. 20 years
    Answer: B
  2. The hormone responsible for growth spurt is:
    A. Thyroxine
    B. Insulin
    C. Growth hormone
    D. Estrogen
    Answer: C
  3. Voice change in boys is due to:
    A. Estrogen
    B. Testosterone
    C. Insulin
    D. Thyroxine
    Answer: B

Chapter 11: Force & Pressure

  1. Force is a:
    A. Push
    B. Pull
    C. Push or Pull
    D. None
    Answer: C
  2. Pressure =
    A. Force × Area
    B. Force ÷ Area
    C. Area ÷ Force
    D. Mass × Area
    Answer: B
  3. Liquids exert pressure on:
    A. Upward
    B. Downward
    C. All directions
    D. Only sideways
    Answer: C

Chapter 12: Friction

  1. Friction acts:
    A. In direction of motion
    B. Opposite to motion
    C. At 90°
    D. Upwards only
    Answer: B
  2. Friction can be reduced by:
    A. Making surfaces rough
    B. Using oil/grease
    C. Increasing weight
    D. Increasing pressure
    Answer: B
  3. Which surface has least friction?
    A. Concrete
    B. Grass
    C. Ice
    D. Rubber
    Answer: C

Chapter 13: Sound

  1. Sound is produced by:
    A. Vibrations
    B. Movement
    C. Friction
    D. Heat
    Answer: A
  2. High pitch means:
    A. Slow vibration
    B. Fast vibration
    C. No vibration
    D. Random vibration
    Answer: B

Chapter 14: Chemical Effects of Electric Current

  1. The liquid that conducts electricity is called:
    A. Distilled water
    B. Electrolyte
    C. Metal
    D. Plastic
    Answer: B
  2. Electric current produces:
    A. Heating
    B. Lighting
    C. Magnetic effect
    D. All
    Answer: D

Chapter 15: Some Natural Phenomena

  1. The electric discharge between clouds is:
    A. Thunder
    B. Lightning
    C. Fire
    D. Cyclone
    Answer: B
  2. Earthquakes are measured by:
    A. Barometer
    B. Thermometer
    C. Richter scale
    D. Anemometer
    Answer: C

Chapter 16: Light

  1. A mirror that curves inward is:
    A. Plane
    B. Convex
    C. Concave
    Answer: C
  2. Which mirror is used in cars as rear-view mirrors?
    A. Plane
    B. Convex
    C. Concave
    Answer: B

Chapter 17: Stars & The Solar System

  1. The nearest star to Earth (after the Sun) is:
    A. Sirius
    B. Proxima Centauri
    C. Polaris
    D. Vega
    Answer: B
  2. The biggest planet in the solar system:
    A. Earth
    B. Mars
    C. Jupiter
    D. Saturn
    Answer: C

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