Grade 8 Science

Roll No.
CBLT -II EXAMINATION (2024-25)

Grade: 8
Subject: Science
Duration: 40 Minutes M.M: 25
1. Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation?

(a) Planting more trees (b) Soil erosion
(c) Urbanization and industrialization (d) Wildlife conservation
2. What is the primary purpose of establishing wildlife sanctuaries?

(a) To provide housing for humans (b) To protect endangered species and their habitats
(c) To develop new urban areas (d) To promote tourism and recreation
3. Which term refers to the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms found in a particular region?
(a) Ecology (b) Conservation (c) Biodiversity (d) Pollution
4. Which of the following human activities is NOT harmful to the environment?

(a) Overgrazing (b) Afforestation (c) Deforestation (d) Poaching
5. What is meant by the term 'endangered species'?

(a) Species that are extinct (b) Species that are only found in zoos
(c) Species that are at risk of becoming extinct (d) Species that are widespread and abundant
6. Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

(a) National parks (b) Wildlife sanctuaries (c) Botanical gardens (d) Biosphere reserves
7. What is 'poaching'?
(a) Legal hunting of animals (b) Planting trees in a deforested area
(c) Illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals (d) Creating artificial lakes for fish farming
8. Which of these is an important consequence of deforestation?

(a) Decrease in pollution levels (b) Increase in groundwater levels
(c) Loss of biodiversity (d) Rise in population of wildlife species
9. Which of the following is an advantage of reforestation?

(a) Increases soil erosion (b) Reduces the greenhouse effect
(c) Leads to extinction of species (d) Increases desertification
10. Which of the following is NOT a protected area for wildlife?

(a) Wildlife sanctuary (b) National park (c) Zoo (d) Biosphere reserve
11. Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book' listing endangered and extinct species?
(a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(d) Greenpeace
12. How can we help conserve wildlife?

(a) Overhunting animals (b) Supporting and participating in afforestation projects
(c) Polluting natural habitats (d) Promoting deforestation for industrial growth
13. What does 'biosphere reserve' aim to conserve?
(a) Only endangered animals (b) Only endangered plants
(c) Both wildlife and cultural heritage (d) Water resources
14. Which of the following can be a consequence of global warming?

(a) Lower sea levels (b) More frequent droughts and extreme weather
(c) Decrease in greenhouse gases (d) Increased growth of polar ice caps
15. What is the primary objective of afforestation?

(a) To increase land available for agriculture
(b) To replace natural forests with plantations
(c) To increase forest cover and restore degraded ecosystems
(d) To build more recreational parks for tourism
16. What is the primary purpose of reproduction in animals?

(a) To obtain food (b) To maintain body temperature
(c) To produce offspring and continue the species (d) To adapt to the environment
17. Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction?

(a) Fertilization (b) Budding in hydra (c) Laying eggs (d) Internal fertilization
18. What is the term for the union of a male and female gamete?
(a) Ovulation (b) Pollination (c) Germination (d) Fertilization
19. Which of the following animals reproduces by external fertilization?

(a) Human (b) Fish (c) Bird (d) Dog
20. What is the function of the ovary in female animals?

(a) To produce sperm (b) To store food
(c) To produce eggs (ova) (d) To transport oxygen
21. Which process is involved in the development of a new individual from a single parent without the involvement of
gametes?
(a) Sexual reproduction (b) Asexual reproduction
(c) Pollination (d) Metamorphosis
22. What type of reproduction occurs in mammals?

(a) Asexual reproduction (b) Budding
(c) Sexual reproduction (d) Spore formation
23. What happens during the process of budding in hydra?

(a) A new individual grows as an outgrowth from the parent’s body
(b) Two hydras merge to form one new hydra
(c) The hydra produces eggs for fertilization
(d) The hydra splits into two equal halves
24. What is the primary role of the uterus in mammals?

(a) To produce sperm (b) To store urine
(c) To assist in digestion (d) To nourish and support the developing fetus
25. How do oviparous animals differ from viviparous animals?

(a) Oviparous animals give birth to live young, while viviparous animals lay eggs
(b) Oviparous animals lay eggs, while viviparous animals give birth to live young
(c) Oviparous animals reproduce asexually, while viviparous animals reproduce sexually
(d) Oviparous animals undergo metamorphosis, while viviparous animals do not
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CBLT -II EXAMINATION (2024-25)

1. Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation?

2. What is the primary purpose of establishing wildlife sanctuaries?

4. Which of the following human activities is NOT harmful to the environment?

5. What is meant by the term 'endangered species'?

6. Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

8. Which of these is an important consequence of deforestation?

9. Which of the following is an advantage of reforestation?

10. Which of the following is NOT a protected area for wildlife?

12. How can we help conserve wildlife?

14. Which of the following can be a consequence of global warming?

15. What is the primary objective of afforestation?

16. What is the primary purpose of reproduction in animals?

17. Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction?

19. Which of the following animals reproduces by external fertilization?

20. What is the function of the ovary in female animals?

22. What type of reproduction occurs in mammals?

23. What happens during the process of budding in hydra?

24. What is the primary role of the uterus in mammals?

25. How do oviparous animals differ from viviparous animals?

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