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Grade VIII: Science
Practice Paper- Terminal Assessment I
ANSWER KEY
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Write Name, Grade, Division, Roll No and UID number on the answer sheet.
3. The question paper comprises of three sections A, B, C.
4. Question no 1-10 are multiple choice, 11-16 very short answer, 17-20 are Assertion
and Reason.
5. Question No. 1-20 in Section A consists of 1-mark questions.
6. Question No. 21-30 in Section B consists of 3 marks questions.
7. Question No. 31-36 in Section C consists of 5 marks questions.
SECTION A
1 In villages, people use wood as fuel because 1
(a) (a) it is (b) (b) of its (c) (c) it is (d) (d) it catches
considered to easy environment fire easily
be an ideal availability friendly
fuel and low cost
2 Shyam was cooking potato curry on a chulha. To his surprise, he observed that the 1
copper vessel was getting blackened from outside. It may be due to –
(a) (a) proper (b) (b) improper (c) (c) improper (d) (d) burning of
combustion cooking of combustion copper vessel
of fuel potato curry of fuel
3 Friction is a 1
(a) Contact force (b) Non-contact (c) Magnetic (d) None of these
force force
4 Part of the eye which controls the entering of light is called 1
(a) iris (b) cornea (c) lens (d) retina
5 Metals are generally hard. Which of the following metals is an exception ! and can be 1
cut with a knife?
(a) Iron (b) Sodium (c) Gold (d) Magnesium
6 Carbon monoxide combines with oxygen in haemoglobin to form: 1
(a) Carbon (b) carboxyhae (c) oxyhaemogl (d) Carbonic acid
dioxide moglobin obin
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7 Generally, metallic oxides are basic in nature, and non-metallic oxides are acidic in 1
nature. The solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour
of blue litmus to red?
(a) Sulphur (b) Magnesium (c) Iron oxide (d) Copper oxide
dioxide oxide
Explanation: The oxides of metal are basic; in other words, they react with the acids
to form salt and water. Metal oxides react to various inorganic acids like HCl to give
salts and water. Thus, the nature of the metal oxides is basic rather than acidic or
neutral. In the case of nonmetals, they are acidic to form acids when they dissolve in
water. Sulphur dioxide dissolved in water can be tested with litmus paper.
SO2+ 2H2O → H2SO4 + H2.
Sulphuric acid is an acid that turns blue litmus to red.
8 If force is applied from right side, friction will act on the: 1
(a) Left side (b) Right side (c) Both the (d) vertically
sides
9 Which of the following hormones is also called the emergency hormone? 1
(a) thyroxine (b) testosterone (c) Adrenaline (d) Luteinising
hormone
10 In the given figure, electrolyte, anode and cathode respectively are- 1
(a) A, B and C (b) B, A and C (c) B, C and A (d) A, C and B
11 Which of the following is a chemical reaction that produces heat when a substance 1
reacts with oxygen?
(a) oxidation (b) combustion (c) reduction (d) hydrolysis
12 Give one word answer for the following: 1
Homogeneous mixture of two or more metals
Ans. alloy
13 Complete the Analogy: 1
hottest part : blue : : least hot : black
14 Identify the hormone and the gland that secrete them. 1
‘This hormone stimulates ovulation in females’ Answer: FSH
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15 Fill in the blanks: 1
The area of no vision is called ............. Ans. Blind spot
16 State whether the following statements are true or false. Also, correct the incorrect 1
the statement.
Static friction acts on a body in motion.
Ans Static friction acts on a body in rest.
Instructions for (Q17- Q 20)
The questions in this segment consist of two statements, one labelled as "Assertion A"
and the other labelled as "Reason R". You are to examine these two statements
discreetly and decide if Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so,
whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to
items using following code.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is (b) Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A. the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
17 Assertion (A): All metals are solid in nature at room temperature. 1
Reason (R): Mercury occurs in liquid state at room temperature. Option d
18 Assertion (A): The eye cannot see the object at far distance. 1
Reason (R): The comfortable distance at which eye can read the object is 25cm.
Option B
19 Assertion (A): Airplanes have special shape that resembles with birds. 1
Reason (R): Scientists take inspiration from nature to design airplanes so as to reduce
friction experienced by air. Option a
20 Assertion (A): The bubbles of a gas may be formed on the electrodes. 1
Reason (R) : The passage of an electric current through a conducting solution causes
chemical reaction. Option a
SECTION B
21 Some words (underlined) in the following sentences are jumbled up. Write them in
their correct form.
(a) (a) Seldie is a combustible substance. diesel 1
(b) Chittsmack does not burn by itself. Matchstick 1
(c) Some substances on combustion produce thea and mafel. heat, flame 1
22 (a) What do you understand by fuel efficiency? Ans. Fuel efficiency is a measure of 1
how much energy is released when a fuel is burned, or how much a vehicle
can travel on a certain amount of fuel. 1
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(b) People usually keep angithi/burning coal in their closed rooms during winter
season. Why is it advised to keep the door open?
Answer. When coal burns in air, it produces carbon dioxide which is non- 2
poisonous. But, when angithi or coal burns in a closed room, the air or oxygen
cannot enter the room.
So, in the incomplete supply of oxygen, coal burns to produce carbon
monoxide which is highly poisonous gas. It causes suffocation in a closed
room.
So, door and windows should be kept open.
23 (a) Why is the use of diesel and petrol as fuels in automobiles being replaced by
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in big cities? 1
Answer. It is because when CNG burns, it produces harmful products in very
small amount. It is a clean fuel because it burns without producing smoke. The
use of CNG as fuel in automobiles has reduced air pollution In big cities.
(b) Distinguish between rapid and spontaneous combustion 2
Ans. RAPID COMBUSTION: Needs to be initiated once. External heat is
required to start, Burning of petrol, kerosene
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION : No external heat required, Can occur on its
own. Burning of phosphorus in air.
24 (a) Two friends are trying to push a heavy load as shown. Suggest a way which will
make this task easier for them. 1
Ans. In the given figure, the two boys are experiencing sliding friction while
pushing the heavy load. To make this task easier they should use a roller
under the load that will reduce friction as rolling friction is less than sliding
friction.
(b) You might have noticed that when used for a long time, slippers with rubber
soles become slippery. Explain the reason. 1
Ans. Slippers with rubber soles become slippery over time because the soles
become smooth from repeated contact with the floor, which reduces friction
between the sole and the floor.
(c) Two blocks of iron of different masses are kept on a cemented floor as shown.
Which one of them would require a larger force to move it from the rest
position? 1
Ans. The heavier block of iron will require more force to move from rest than
the lighter block. This is because force is directly proportional to mass, and
friction increases with the mass of an object.
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OR
24 (a) In a large commercial complex there are four ways to reach the main road.
One of the path has loose soil, the second is laid with polished marble, the
third is laid with bricks and the fourth has gravel surface. It is raining heavily
and Ravi wishes to reach the main road. The path on which he is least likely to
slip is (i) loose soil (ii) polished marble (iii) bricks (iv) gravel. Ans.She should
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use gravel surface path because only in this path. She will have sufficient
friction force to walk easily.
(b) While playing tug of war, Preeti felt that the rope was slipping through her
hands. Suggest a way out for her to prevent this. Answer. To prevent slipping 1
of the rope from hands, Preeti has to make her hands somewhat non-
smooth, so she can rub her hands by introducing the sand between them.
(c) Explain why the surface of mortar and pestle (silbatta) used for grinding is
etched again after prolonged use. Answer. After prolonged use, the mortar 1
and pestle loose the roughness, due to which frictional force reduces and it
does not work properly. So, we have to etch it to mak it rough again.
25 Observing that the bulb does not glow in the circuit shown in Fig. 14.11 A, Bhoomi
changed the circuit as shown in Fig 14.11 B. She observed deflection in the
magnetic compass.
(a) What does the deflection in magnetic compass indicate? 1
Ans. it indicates the presence of current in the circuit.
(b) Why did the bulb not glow in Fig.14.11 A? 1
The bulb did nt glow because the current was not sufficient to make it glow.
(c) What would be the effect of increase in the number of turns in the coil wound
around the magnetic compass in Fig. 14.11B? 1
Deflection in the magnetic compass will increase.
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26 (a) An element burns in air to form oxide. The aqueous solution of this oxide turns
red litmus blue. State whether the element is a metal or non-metal? Name one 1
such element.Ans. Metal Mg, Al,etc
(b) Sneha was eating chocolate and while throwing the wrapper she thought out of
curiosity that will the wrapper act as a conductor of electricity or not? For this she
made an electric circuit using the wrapper and to her surprise the bulb started
glowing.
(i) Name the metal used in making the wrapper of chocolate. aluminium 1
(ii) Which property of this metal is responsible for converting it into a wrapper? 1
malleability
27 (a) A child living in the coastal region tests the drinking water and seawater with his
tester. He finds that the compass needle deflects more in the case of seawater. 1
Can you explain the reason behind it?
Ans. The amount of salts dissolved in the seawater is more than that of the
drinking water. So, seawater will be a better conductor than drinking water.
This is the reason behind the increased
deflection of the needle in the seawater compared to the drinking water.
(b) In case of a fire, before the firemen use the water hoses, they shut off the main
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electrical supply for the area. Explain why they do this.
Ans. Water is a conductor of electricity, so if the electricity supply is not cut off
and firemen come in contact with wet electric switches, electric wires and
other electrical appliances, they may get electrocuted.
28 (a) State one point of difference between rod and cone cells. 1
Ans. Rods are more sensitive to light than cones and are better suited for dim
light, while cones are better suited for bright light.
(b) Name the scientist who studied that if a white light is passed through a prism, it
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splits into different colours.
Ans. Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) was the English scientist who discovered
that white light splits into different colors when passed through a prism.
(c) Name the phenomenon shown in the figure. 1
Ans. Lateral inversion
OR
28 (a) Find out the position of the image of an object situated at A in the plane mirror. 1
Ans. Since, it is plane mirror, so the image is formed behind the mirror or there is
a lateral inversion in it.
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(b) Can Boojho at C see this image? 1
Ans. Yes Boojho can see the imageof object A.
(c) When Boojho moves from B to C, where does the image of A move?
Ans. No change in the position of the image of A.
29 (a) What is meant by adolescence? 1
Ans. Growing up is a natural process. The period of life, when the body
undergoes several changes leading to reproductive maturity, is cabled
adolescence. The adolescence period is 11 to 19 years of age.
(b) Why is it important for adolescents to have a balanced diet? 2
Ans. It is important for adolescents to have a balanced diet for proper
and better growth. The diet of a growing child should include all the
basic food components in correct amounts. A diet that gives the body
the nutrients it needs to function properly and correctly is called
balanced diet.
A balanced diet contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and
minerals. This is essential both for the physical and for the mental growth of
the child. Small amounts of all the essential minerals are necessary for the
body.
Consuming excess of junk food can lead to various disorders such as obesity
and diabetes. If the energy intake is more than energy liberated, weight is
gained. However, if energy intake is less than energy liberated, weight is
lost.
30 (a) One day Seema’s uncle visited her place. Seema prepared dinner for him.
When she was about to put rock salt on the salad, her uncle interrupted her
and asked to put iodised salt instead of rock salt. He also advised her to prefer
iodised salt instead of rock salt. Why do you think Seema’s uncle
advised her to have iodised salt instead of rock salt? 1
Ans. Deficiency of iodine causes goitre disease in our body. This is why
Seema’s uncle advised her to have iodised salt.
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(b) Salma had a very soft and smooth skin during her childhood. As she entered
adolescence, she developed pimples on her face, her body became taller
compared to her face. She got worried of all of the sudden changes. Her
mother explained that all these changes are normal and advised her to wash
her face at regular intervals.
(i)Why Salma’s mother advised Salma to wash her face at regular
intervals? 1
Ans. Regular face wash keeps the face clean and dry and helps to reduce
the pimples.
(ii) What is the reason for appearance of pimples on her face? 1
Ans.During adolescence, secretion of sweat glands and sebaceous glands
increases leading to formation of acne and pimple.
SECTION C
31 (a) What is myopia ? 1
Ans. When a person can see nearby object clearly, but not far
away objects, he is suffering from myopia.
(b) How is it caused ? 1
Ans. It is caused by the flattening of the eyeball and the lens
becomes thick and rigid.
(c) How can it be corrected ? 1
Ans. It can be corrected by using spectacles with
concave lenses.
(d) Draw diagrams to show myopic eye and its correction . 2
Ans.
32 (a) What properties of chromium make it a useful metal for electroplating? 1
Ans. Chromium is highly resistant to corrosion and rusting which helps to
increase the durability of the metal objects also chromium prevents scratches
and has a shiny silver-like appearance. Due to these factors chromium metal is
generally electroplated on car parts such as bumpers and bicycle handlebars
made of steel.
(b) Rusting of ships is a major problem in the shipping industry as the body of a ship
is always in contact with water and the air around it is also humid. The salt in
water speeds up the process of rusting. This leads to huge monetary loss to the
shipping industry. Rusting of iron can be prevented by alloying it to make
stainless steel. Stainless steel is made by mixing iron with carbon and metals like
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chromium, nickel and manganese. It does not rust.
(i) Define alloy.
Ans. An alloy is a substance which is formed when two or more metals are 1
combined.
(iii) Write down the chemical reaction of rusting. 1
Ans. Fe + H2O+ O2 Fe2O3.nH2O
(c) In the circuit given as Fig. 14.7, NIlima observed that copper is deposited on
the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery. Nilima
tried to repeat the same experiment. But she could find only one copper
plate. Therefore,she took a carbon rod as negative electrode. Will copper
be still deposited on the carbon rod? Explain your answer.
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Ans. Yes, copper will still be deposited on the carbon rod because the
copper sulfate solution dissociates into copper and sulfate when an
electric current is passed through it. The free copper is then drawn to the
electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery, which is the
carbon rod, and deposits on it
33 Rahul planned an activity to observe an object A through pipes as shown in
the given figure, so that he could see objects which he could not directly
see.
(a) How many mirrors should he use to see the object? 3 mirrors 1
(b) Indicate the positions of the mirrors in the figure. 1
Ans. At the 3 corners parallel to each other.
(c) What must be the angle with respect to the incident light at which he
should place the mirrors? 45 degree 1
(d) Draw a ray diagram to show incident ray, reflected ray, normal, angle of
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incidence, angle of reflection; if the angle of incidence is 45°.
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Ans.
label= 1 mark, drawing= 1mark
34 (a) If an air cushion can be introduced between the wheel and the rail, what
effect will it have on the friction? 1
Ans. On introducing air cushion, the frictional force becomes less, since
there is no contact between rails and wheels.
(b) Is there a force of friction between the wheels of a moving train and iron
rails? If yes, name the type of friction. 2
b) Yes, there is always a force of friction between the wheels of a moving
train & iron rails. The name of this friction is rolling friction, since the
wheels are rolling on the track.
(c) Define friction and Write its SI unit. 2
Ans. Any force that opposes the direction of motion is called friction. SI
unit is newton(N).
35 (a) Name the gas that burns with a pop sound. Ans. Hydrogen gas 1
(b) Why gold is preferred in making jewellery? 1
Ans. Gold is one of the least reactive metals. It generally does not react
with oxygen, water or acids and loses its lustre. Gold is also very ductile
and malleable. Therefore, it is used for making jewellery.
(c) Tara prepared a blue-coloured solution of copper sulphate in beaker and
placed an iron nail in it. Sara prepared a yellowish-green solution of
ferrous sulphate in beaker B and placed a copper wire in it. What changes
will they observe in the two beakers after an hour? 3
Ans. In beaker A, reddish brown layer of copper will deposit on the iron
nail and the blue coloured solution will become yellowish green. On
the other hand no change is observed in beaker B.
36 (a) John and Radha were classmates since childhood. When Radha became
11years old, she developed a little swelling in her neck. She visited the doctor
who started the medication for her. After few years, John also developed a
slight protrusion on his throat. He got worried and went to the doctor. But the
doctor assured him that it was a normal feature in boys while they are growing
up. Can you think of any reasons for the difference in diagonoses? What
suggestion would you give to Radha? 3
Ans. Swelling on the neck of Radha may have been because of goitre a
condition of the thyroid gland during which the gland produces insufficient
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quantity of thyroxine. However the protrusion in John's throat would be
Adam's apple a result of growth of voice box in adolescent boys. I will suggest
her to have iodinised salt to get rid of goitre.
The government has legalised the age for marriage boys and girls. Give reason
(b) why one should get married after a certain age? 2
Ans. An individual becomes mature mentally and sexually after a certain age.
The Indian government believes that people should get married after
reaching this level of maturity. In India, the legal age of marriage for boys is
21 and for girls, it is 18. Early marriage and parenthood can hamper the career
of an individual.
OR
36 (a) Why is adrenaline called the “fight-or-flight” hormone? 1
Ans- Adrenaline is also called ‘Fight-or-Flight’ hormone because it gets
secreted when we are stressed, excited or in an emergency.
(b) Why does the pelvic area in girls broaden at puberty? 2
Ans- When women get into puberty the ovaries start producing an hormone
known as estrogen.Estrogen is responsible for the widening of the female
pelvis. The bones of the pelvis are widen by this hormone as a means of
preparing the woman for the process of childbirth.
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(c) Name two endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete.
Ans. Pituitary gland- Follicle Stimulating Hormone, LH, growth hormone,
thyroid stimulating hormone
Pancrease- insulin
Thyroid gland -
thyroxine
Adrenal gland- adrenaline
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