AECS MAGNOLIA MAARUTI PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Grade: VIII Model Paper (2024-25)
Date: Subject :Science Time: 3hr
Keyanswer Marks:

General Instructions:
 All questions are compulsory.
SECTION A
I Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the question:
1 Two electroscope one positively charged (X) and the other negatively charged (Y) are
connected with a copper wire as shown in figure. Which of the following will happen?
a) Electrons will move from X to Y.
b) Protons will move from X to Y.
c) Electrons will move from Y to X.
d) Protons will move from Y to X.

2 Match the following with column A with that of column B:

Column A Column B
(i) Estrogen [A] Exocrine gland
(ii) Testosterone [B] Pancreas
(iii) Saliva [C] Testes
(iv) Insulin [D] Ovaries
a) (i - B), (ii - C), (iii - D), (iv - A) c) (i - D), (ii - A), (iii - B), (iv - C)
b) (i - D), (ii - C), (iii - A), (iv - B) d) (i - C), (ii - B), (iii - D), (iv - A)

3 The frequency of a source is 15 kHz. What will be the frequency of the sound wave produced
by it in water and air?
a) It is the same as that of the source.
b) Frequency in water will be more than that in air.
c) Frequency in air will be more than that in water.
d) Depends upon the velocities of sound in these media.

4 Which of the following is correct for electroplating a metal ‘X ‘with copper through electrolysis?
a) Metal ‘X’-Anode c)Copper sulphate solution as an electrolyte
b) Copper-Cathode d)All of the above

5 The given figures show the forces required to move a 100 g object over different surfaces.
The friction is greatest at
a) Surface P c) Surface R
b) Surface Q d)Surface S

6 Read the given statements and select the correct option.

Statement 1: It is easier to generate static electricity on cold, dry winter days than on warm,
humid day
Statement 2: Moisture present in the air carries away charges from the charged surface.
a) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
b) Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
c) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
d) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
7 Arrange the given pictures in ascending order according to the air pressure at the highest point in each case.

a)(i), (ii), (iii)

b)(ii), (iii), (i)
c)(ii), (i), (iii)
d)(iii), (ii), (i)

8) The bumpers and door handles of motor cars, taps etc. are coated with silvery layer of
chromium because
(i) It does not easily get corroded.
(ii) It forms a hard layer which does not easily get scratched.
(iii) It tarnishes quickly.
(iv) It is cheap.
Which of the following options is correctly identifies true (T) or false (F)?
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
F F T T F T F T

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

T T F F T T F T

9) . Consider the following statement and choose the incorrect one:

a) Layer of zinc is coated over iron because zinc prevents it from rust and corrosion.
b). The solution of sugar in distilled water is a poor conductor of electricity.
c) Heating effect of electric current is responsible for the bulb to glow in an electric circuit.
d). None of the above

10 Which of the following represents the correct decreasing order of boiling points of the given liquids.
a) Paraffin wax > Diesel > Kerosene > Petrol
b) Diesel > Kerosene > Petrol > Paraffin wax
c) Kerosene > Petrol > Paraffin wax > Diesel
d) Petrol > Paraffin wax > Diesel > Kerosene

11 When a force is applied on an object in the direction of its motion, it .

a) Increases its speed
b) Decreases its speed
c) Changes its direction
d) Stops moving

12 The frequency of subsonic sound is

(a) more than 20 Hz
(b) 100 Hz
(c) less than 20 Hz
(d) more than 20,000 Hz

13 “X”is a good conductor of electricity. Which of the following could be ?X??

a) Solid sodium chloride
b) Vinegar
c) Distilled water
d) Liquid oxygen
14 When we remove polyester or woolen clothes in dark, we can see a spark and hear a crackling
sound. Which of the following is responsible for it?
a) Static electricity c)Positive charge
b) Current electricity d)Negative charge
15 Which of the following is correct with respect to substance X ?

i) X is chiefly made up of methane.

ii) X is stored under low pressure.

iii) X is a clean, non-polluting fuel

iv) None of these

a) I and III B) II and III C) I and II D) None of these

16 Read the given statements.

(i) IVF is a treatment for infertility when a woman is able to produce ovum however, problems of
the Fallopian tube make fertilisation difficult.
(ii) Asexual reproduction is a rapid and easier method of multiplication.
(iii) Unicellular organisms reproducing by binary fission are referred to as 'immortals' because actual death
of the parent does not occur.
(iv) Metamorphosis is the transformation of an adult animal to larval form.
Which of the given statements are correct?
A) (ii) and (iv) only
B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

17 Assertion (A): Petroleum is referred to as ‘black gold.

Reason (R): Petroleum resembles molten gold in appearance
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but the R is not the correct explanation of the A.
c) A is true, but R false.
d) A is False, and R is correct.
18 Assertion : Lightning is caused by the accumulation of charges in clouds.
Reason : The process of meeting of negative and positive charges to release huge amount of energy is called
electric discharge.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the A.

b) Both A and R are correct, but the R is not the correct explanation of the A.
c) A is true, but R false.
d) A is False, and R is correct.
19 Assertion:In tug a war, when both the teams pull the rope, with equal and
opposite force the rope will remain stationery.
Reason: The unequal force may not bring about change in state of rest.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but the R is not the correct explanation of the A.
c) A is true, but R false.
d) A is False, and R is correct.
20 Assertion: Poor nutrition in adolescence can have adverse health consequences in adulthood.
Reason: A balanced and healthy diet, during adolescence promotes proper growth and over all
maturity.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but the R is not the correct explanation of the A.
c) A is true, but R false.
d) A is False, and R is correct.
 II Very short answer questions:
21 Name the agency in India who advises people how to save petrol/diesel. What tips are given by them ?.
The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is the agency in India that advises people on how to
save petrol and diesel while driving. Tips for saving petrol and diesel
*Drive at a constant and moderate speed

*Maintain the correct tire pressure

22 The eggs of frogs do not have shells for protection, yet they are safe in water. How?
Frog eggs are without any external covering or shell but a layer of jelly holds the eggs together,thus providing
Them protection.This jelly or gelatinous covering also protects them from drying up and prevent them from
being eaten up by other animals or predators.
Give reasons(Q.no:23 &24)
23 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.
Sea water contains more amount of salt than drinking water. So,the sea water is a better conductor of
electricty.This is the reason that the compass needle deflects more in case of sea water

24 a)What will you observe in Figure-I ?

b) What will you observe in Figure-II ?

a) In the figure-I the thermocole ball will be attracted to the glass rod.
b) In the figure-II the thermocole ball will be repelled due to similar charge.

25 Distinguish between exocrine and endocrine glands.

1)Exocrine glands are provided with ducts, secrete mucus, saliva, earwax, oil, milk and other cell products.
2) Endocrine glands are ductless and their products are hormones which are not sent out via ducts but are
carried to the target organs by blood. Eg: Thyroid glands secreting hormone thyroxine.

26 An inflated balloon is pressed against the wall after being rubbed with a piece of synthetic cloth. It was found
that after rubbing the balloon, it stuck to the wall. What force is responsible for the attraction that is between the
balloon and the wall?
The force responsible for the attraction between the balloon and the wall is electrostatic force.
Explanation: When you rub the balloon with a synthetic cloth, electrons transfer between the balloon
and the cloth, causing the balloon to become electrically charged. This charged balloon then induces
opposite charges on the wall, creating an attractive force between them due to the electrostatic
interaction.

Section C
III Short answer question.

27 Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.

Larynx is known as the voice box in the human body. There are two vocal cords across the larynx. The air passes

.
28 Name the hormone which would be released in the following situations:
a) A frightened person
b) Growth of a child into an adult.
c)Development of the caterpillar into a moth .
a)Adrenaline is secreted from adrenal gland durin the stress condition like fright or fear,anger,worry or embarrassment
The hormone prepares the body to function at maximum efficiency by increasing the heart beat and breathing rate etc.
b) Growth hormone is secreted from pituitary gland to regulate the normal growth of a person.Its deficiency in
 childhood makes a person dwarf.
c)Insect hormone controls the development of caterpillar to moth.i.e.metamorphosis.

29 List sources of noise pollution in your surroundings.

Noise pollution is caused by unwanted sounds that are excessive and disrupt daily activities. Some sources of

Industrial machines: Factories, thermal power plants, and stone cutting machines are noisy
Loudspeakers: Loudspeakers used for religious or political purposes are noisy
Fireworks: Bursting crackers and other fireworks are noisy
Horns: Unnecessary use of horns on vehicles is noisy

30 What are the secondary characteristics of male and female.

31 Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process called?

32 Describe female reproductive organs with the help of a labelled diagram.

The female reproductive system contains different parts which are described as follows:
1) Ovary: There are pair of ovaries which contains the germinal cells. The
germ cells develop to form follicles and the egg.
There is one egg produced and released every month.
2) Fallopian tubes: The egg which is released enters the fallopian tube
through ostium. There are fimbriae which are
finger-like projections around the pore of ostium. There are three parts of
the fallopian tube, infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus. The ampulla is the
site of fertilisation of the egg and the sperm.
3) Uterus: This is the sac-like structure in the lower part of the abdomen in the female body. There are linings of the
cells
in the uterus. The cell lining proliferate during the process of implantation. This is the structure which is involved in
the implantation of the foetus. The bag holds the developing embryo during the period of gestation.
4) Cervix: This is the structure which is present at the lower region of the uterus. The cervix opens to allow the entry of
sperm and during the child birth.
5) Vagina: This is tube like region which gets open in the outer region of the female body through vulva. This is the
region
through which the sperms move towards the egg for fertilisation. This is also called as the birth canal through which
the child comes out.

33 In the following situations identify the agent exerting the force and the object on which it acts.
State the effect of the force in each case.
(a) Squeezing a piece of lemon between the fingers to extract its juice.
 (b) Taking out paste from a toothpaste tube.
(c) A load suspended from a spring while its other end is on a hook fixed to a wall.

(a) In squeezing a piece of lemon, force responsible is muscular force which changes the shape of the lemon and the
agent exerting the force is fingers.
(b) In taking out paste from a tube the force changes the shape of the tube and the agent exerting the force are the
hands or fingers.
(c) In suspending a load from a spring while other end is on a hook fixed, the force changes the shape of the spring
and the agent exerting the force is the load.

Section D
IV Long answer questions:
34 In the given below table ,are certain food items required for proper nourishment of
adolescents. Name the nutrients present in the food items and write their functions.

S.No Food items Major Nutrient Functions

1 Pulses and nuts Proteins Growth repair of body cells

2 Oranges and Amla Iron and vitamins Formation of blood

keeps the body
healthy

3 Sugar,roti Carbohydrates Provide energy

4 Oils Fats Provides energy

5 Vegetables Vitamins and minerals Keeps the body healthy free
disease

35 Write an activity to prove that liquids exerts equal pressure at the same depth.
Refer activity book

36 Draw a labelled diagram showing the fractional distillation of petroleum. Give the uses of any three
 Section E

V Case study questions:

37 The discovery of atmospheric pressure gives a fact that air has weight. The weight of the atmosphere

presses down on the earth’s surface and creates pressure on it. The pressure at any point exerted by the weight
of the air above is called atmospheric pressure.
The atmospheric pressure on the earth’s surface at sea level is one hundred thousand pascals i.e., 100 KPa. The
atmospheric pressure at a place decrease with an increase in altitude. The atmospheric pressure at a place is the
force exerted by the weight of the air column above that place. As we go up the length of the air column
above us decreases. This means that its weight and the atmospheric pressure are smaller at higher places than
at sea level. If the pressure of the atmosphere is removed suddenly, our blood vessels and tissues will rupture
due to the pressure of the blood and other fluids inside. Thus, the spacemen also wear special pressurised
suits as in space there is no air and hence, no air pressure. At the top of a mountain, some people can feel
their ears “popping” due to a decrease in air pressure. The ears pop to balance the difference in pressure
inside and outside the body
a. What is atmospheric pressure?
b. We know that there is a huge amount of atmospheric pressure on us. But we do not experience its effect. Why?
c. Why do some people feel their ears “popping” at the top of the mountain?
d. Why does the liquid rise in a syringe when its piston is pulled up?
a)The pressure exerted by the air around us is known as atmospheric pressure.
b) The pressure of the air inside our body is the same as that of the pressure outside. Therefore, we do not experience
its effect.
c) Some people feel their ear-popping at the top of the mountain due to the decrease in the air pressure. The ears pop
to balance the difference in pressures inside and outside of the body.
d)Liquid rises in a syringe when the piston is pulled up because the atmospheric pressure pushes the liquid into the
syringe to fill the low-pressure area created by the piston

38 Sita and her mother reached a jewellery shop to purchase some ornaments. She liked a necklace very much
but her mother told her not to purchase it because it is not real gold. When she checked the information tag, it
was written that 1gm gold. The necklace was quite big and heavy. She was surprised to see it and asked about
it. The salesman explained that it is a gold-plated necklace. Then Sita checked that the processof depositing a
layer of any desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called electroplating. It is one of the
most common applications of the chemical effects of electric current. Nowadays, people prefer to buy gold-
plated jewellery, similarly, iron articles are often coated with zinc or chromium to protect them from rusting
and corrosion.
In electroplating factories, the disposal of the used conducting solution is a major concern. It is a polluting
waste and specific disposal guidelines should be followed to protect the environment.
a) Where and how the electroplating waste should be disposed of?
b) What are the effects produced by the chemical reactions brought about by an electric current?
c) Name the materials that can be used for electroplating.
d) What are the applications of electroplating?
a) In an electroplating factory, the disposal of the used conducting solution is a major concern because it is a polluting
waste, therefore it should be disposed of according to the disposal guidelines of the local authority.
b) Ans: The passage of an electric current through a conducting solution causes chemical reactions. As a result, bubbles
of a gas may be formed on the electrodes. Deposits of metal may be seen on electrodes. Changes in the colour of
solutions may occur.
c) Ans: Common metals used in the electroplating process include black and silver nickel, chromium, brass, cadmium,
copper, gold, palladium, platinum, silver, tin and zinc
d) Ans.
Used in jewellery.
Purification of metals.
Changing the texture of metal surfaces.
Preventing corrosion.
Facilitating conduction in circuit boards.
39 When all the parallel rays reflected from a rough or irregular surface are not parallel, the reflection is known as
diffused or irregular reflection. Remember that the diffused reflection is not due to the failure of the laws of
reflection. It is caused by the irregularities in the reflecting surface, like that of a cardboard. On the other hand,
reflection from a smooth surface like that of a mirror is called regular reflection. Images are formed by regular
reflection.
a) “In diffused reflection the light does not follow the laws of reflection.”Is the above statement true? Justify
your answer.
b) Which type of reflection is responsible for making images? Give example.
c) Does diffused reflection decrease visibility? Justify your answer.
a)In diffused reflection, light does follow the laws of reflection, so the given statement is incorrect.
Diffused reflection occurs when the reflective surface is rough or irregular. When parallel rays of light fall on an
irregular surface they reflect while still following the laws of reflection this means that the angle of incidence and the
angle of reflection are equal. However, due to surface irregularities the normal at each point of incidence are not
parallel to each other. This causes the rays to scatter instead of remaining parallel.
B.) Sharp images are formed by regular reflections. An example of regular reflection is mirror. We are able to see sharp
images in the mirror due to regular reflection.
C.) In reality diffused reflection increase visibility in our surroundings. In irregular reflections the reflected light rays
scatter in almost every direction possible. This makes the objects visible from every angle instead of a particular angle.
Regular reflections can make sharp images but diffused or irregular reflections make non reflective surfaces like walls,
books, roads etc. visible to our eyes.