M.E.S.

INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA – QATAR

MODEL QUESTION PAPER-TERM END EXAMINATION,MAY/JUNE 2024
SUBJECT : SCIENCE
Class : VIII Time Allowed : 2 ½ Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions :
⮚ This question paper comprises separate sections for Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
⮚ All questions are compulsory.
⮚ Physics, Chemistry and Biology have three sections each : Section - A,
Section -B and Section - C.
⮚ Section – A: Questions are multiple choice questions/case based
questions/assertion - reason questions, carrying 1 mark each.
⮚ Section – B: Questions are short answer questions, carrying 3 marks each.
⮚ Section – C: Questions are long answer questions, carrying 5 marks each.
⮚ There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided
in some questions. A student must attempt only one of the alternatives in such
questions.
⮚ Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be
drawn.
PHYSICS
SECTION A
I Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1. A water tank has four taps fixed at points A, B, C, D as shown in Figure. [1]

The water will flow out at the same pressure from taps at
(a) B and C
(b) A and B
(c) C and D
(d) A and C

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2. Which of these following forces is a contact force? [1]
a) Gravitational force
b) Frictional force
c) Magnetic force
d) Electrostatic force
3. [1]
When the depth of a liquid increases, the pressure it exerts
a) reduces
b) increases
c) remains same
d) first increases, then decreases

II Answer question numbers (4-7) on the basis of your understanding of the

following paragraph and the related studied concepts.

Friction is caused by the interlocking of irregularities in the two surfaces. It is

obvious that the force of friction will increase if the two surfaces are pressed
harder. You can experience it by dragging a mat when nobody is sitting on it,
and when a person is sitting on it.

4. Friction always [1]

(a) opposes the motion
(b) helps the motion
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

5. Rough surface has [1]

(a) less friction
(b) more friction
(c) sometimes less and sometimes more
(d) all of these
6. Friction depends on [1]
(a) Nature of the surface
(b) How hard the surface is pressed together
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of these

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 7. Friction is [1]
(a) foe
(b) friend
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
OR
Which of the following is not a smooth surface?
(a) Surface of wet soap
(b) Surface of tyres
(c) Glazed tiles
(d) Surface of mirror

For question number 8, two statements are given - one labelled Assertion (A) and the [1]
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to this question from the codes
(a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

8. Assertion: It is difficult to carry a bag with narrow strap as compared to carry the same
bag with broader one.
Reason: When the same force acts over a small area its effect is more.
a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b) Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
c) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
d) Assertion is false, but reason is true.

SECTION B
III Answer the following question in three or four sentences.
9. a) What is atmospheric pressure? [3]
b) Even though atmospheric pressure is very high, we do not get crushed. Why?
10. Define the following [3]
a) static friction
b) sliding friction

11. Give reason for the following: [3]

It is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades.
OR
It is difficult remove a rubber sucker pressed on a smooth surface.

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 SECTION C
IV Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.
12. Write any three advantages and disadvantages of friction. [5]
13. Liquids exert pressure on the walls of the container. Explain this with an activity and [5]
diagram.
OR
a) Differentiate between contact and non-contact force with examples.
b) Briefly describe any two non-contact forces.
CHEMISTRY
SECTION A
Q.no 1 to Q.no 3 are multiple-choice questions,
Q.no 4 and Q .no 5 are very short answer type questions and
Q.no 6 is an Assertion-Reason type question
1. What are X,Y and Z? [1]

(a) Water, Oil, Gas

(b) Oil, Water, Gas
(c) Water, Gas, Oil
(d) Gas, Oil, Water

2. Which of the following product is not obtained from fossil fuels? [1]
(a) Coal
(b) Coal tar
(c) Coal gas
(d) Wood

3. Y is formed when X is heated in absence of air. Y is tough , porous, and black substance. [1]
Both X and Y are carbon rich materials .What could X and Y be?
(a) X=coal, Y= coke
(b) X=Petroleum, Y=Petrol
(c) X=coal, Y=coal tar
(d) X=Petroleum, Y= Diesel

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4. Where was the first oil well drilled? [1]
5. Name two fractions of petroleum which are used as fuel. [1]
OR
Name the petroleum product used for surfacing the road.
6. The question consists of two statements one labelled Assertion and the other labelled [1]
Reason. Select the correct answer from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Many industries burn coal to heat their furnaces.
Reason: The burning of coal produces smoke which causes air pollution.
a) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b) Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
c) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
d) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
SECTION B
Q.no 7 to Q.no 9 are short answer-type questions
7. What are the measures given by PCRA for saving petrol and diesel? [3]
8. Give the characteristics and uses of coal tar. [3]
9. Why is depletion of coal ,petroleum and forest a matter of concern? [3]
OR
Sunlight, wind and water are inexhaustible natural resources. How can they help in
saving exhaustible resources?
SECTION C
Q.no 10 and Q.no 11 are long answer-type questions
10. Describe the process of formation of (a)coal and (b) Petroleum. [5]
11. a.Describe the characteristics and uses of coke. [5]
b. Name the gas which is produced when coal is heated in the absence of air.
OR
a. Why is there a rapid increase in our energy consumption?
b. Discuss some important methods to conserve our natural resources.
BIOLOGY
SECTION A
I. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Which of the following is an antibiotic? [1]
(a) Alcohol
(b) Yeast

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 (c) Sodium bicarbonate
(d) Streptomycin
2) Identify the agricultural tool. [1]

(a) plough
(b) Hoe
(c) Cultivator
(d) Seed drill

II. Answer question numbers (3 – 6) on the basis of your understanding of the following
paragraph and the related studied concepts.

When plants of the same kind are cultivated at one place on a large scale, it is called a
crop. Crops can be classified on the basis of the season in which they grow. The climatic
conditions like temperature, humidity and rainfall vary from one region to another.
Accordingly, there is a rich variety of crops grown in different parts of the country. Despite
this diversity, two broad cropping patterns can be identified. These are: (i) Kharif Crops:
The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called kharif crops. The rainy season in
India is generally from June to September. Paddy, maize, soyabean, ground nut and
cotton are kharif crops. (ii) Rabi Crops: The crops grown in the winter season (October to
March) are called rabi crops. Examples of rabi crops are wheat, gram, pea, mustard and
linseed. Besides these, pulses and vegetables are grown during summer at many places.

3) Soyabean which is generally sown from June to September is an example of crops. [1]
(a) Kharif
(b) Zaid
(c) Rabi
(d) Fiber

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 4) Which of the following is an example of rabi crop? [1]
(a) Paddy
(b) Cotton
(c) Groundnut
(d) Mustard

5) Which among the following factors or conditions does not affect the crop production? [1]
(a) Temperature
(b) Humidity
(c) Rainfall
(d) Literacy

6) Same kind of plants grown and cultivated at one place, on a large scale is called as [1]
.
(a) harvest
(b) crop
(c) weed
(d) none of these

SECTION B
III. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences
7) Observe the given figure and answer the following questions. [3]

a) Name the microorganism and the group to which it belongs.

b) Write any two commercial uses of microorganisms in our life.

8) What are the advantages of manure? [3]

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 9) What is irrigation? Describe two methods of irrigation which conserve water. (Any two [3]
relevant points from each method).
OR
Name the following.
a) A rabi crop that is also one of the pulses.
b) Chemicals used to control weeds.
c) Providing water to the crops.
10) Why should we sow the seeds in an appropriate distance and depth? [3]

SECTION C
IV. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences
11) How does vaccination work to prevent diseases? [5]
12) Differentiate between manure and fertiliser. [5]
OR

a) Define the following.

i) Crop ii) Weed iii) Threshing
b) Why is it necessary to control weeds? Suggest any two methods of weed control.

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