science qus
science qus
science qus
7. What is the force that opposes the motion of objects? a) Magnetic force
b) Frictional force
c) Gravitational force
d) Electrostatic force
8. Which of the following is NOT a microorganism? a) Bacteria
b) Amoeba
c) Mushroom
d) Virus
6. Define adolescence. Mention any two changes occurring during this period.
5. Explain the structure and function of the human male reproductive system.
6. Describe the structure and function of the human female reproductive system.
16. What are the di erent types of forces? Explain with examples.
7. What are the e ects of excessive noise pollution? How can it be controlled?
14. Explain why tap water conducts electricity but distilled water does not.
15. Discuss the factors a ecting the chemical e ects of electric current.
Ch 9 - Friction
Ch 10 - Sound
2. Draw and explain the setup for testing the conductivity of a liquid.
Ch 13 - Light
Ch 6 - Reproduction in Animals
1. Draw and label the diagram of endocrine glands and mention their functions.
2. Draw a labeled diagram showing the changes during puberty in boys and girls.
1. Draw a diagram to show how force is applied in daily life (e.g., pushing, pulling,
stretching).
2. Draw a labeled diagram to show the e ect of pressure in liquids (water pressure
Class 8 Social Science Question Paper
3. Which act o icially ended the rule of the East India Company?
a) Regulating Act of 1773
b) Act of 1858
c) Indian Councils Act
d) Government of India Act
4. Who founded the Arya Samaj?
a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
b) Swami Vivekananda
c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
d) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
5. Who was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?
a) Sarojini Naidu
b) Annie Besant
c) Kasturba Gandhi
d) Kamala Nehru
10. Who among the following was NOT a leader of the Revolt of 1857?
a) Mangal Pandey
b) Bhagat Singh
c) Rani Lakshmibai
d) Kunwar Singh
10. Describe the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in social reforms.
14. Explain the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s struggle for independence.
16. What were the main objectives of the Indian National Congress?
17. Explain the role of the press in the Indian freedom struggle.
18. Why did the Partition of Bengal create unrest among Indians?
19. What were the main demands of the Moderates in the freedom struggle?
20. How did the British divide Indians through the policy of divide and rule?
3. How did the failure of the Revolt of 1857 help in the rise of nationalism in India?
4. Explain the social and religious reform movements of the 19th century.
10. How did the formation of the Indian National Congress shape the freedom struggle?
11. What were the main objectives and achievements of the Swadeshi Movement?
12. Explain the role of newspapers and literature in spreading nationalism in India.
15. What was the impact of World War I on India’s freedom struggle?
16. Describe the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s fight for freedom.
17. Explain the objectives and impact of the Quit India Movement.
18. How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre influence India’s struggle for independence?
19. What were the contributions of women leaders in the Indian freedom movement?
20. How did the economic policies of the British a ect India’s economy?
4. What was the primary objective of the reform movements in the 19th century?
a) Political expansion
b) Social and religious upliftment
c) Economic development
d) Industrialization
10. How did the British exploit Indian resources for their benefit?
14. How does the government ensure the availability of public facilities?
17. What are the major laws that protect people’s rights in India?
18. How does the government regulate industries for social justice?
8. How did the Indian National Movement evolve in the early 20th century?
11. What are public facilities? Why are they essential for economic and social
development?
12. Explain how the government ensures that everyone has access to basic services.
15. Explain the major environmental and health hazards caused by industries.
16. What are the main features of the Consumer Protection Act?
18. What are the key laws that promote gender equality in India?
10. The Human Development Index (HDI) is measured by which three indicators?
a) Education, health, and income
b) Employment, population, and economy
c) Agriculture, industries, and trade
d) Urbanization, transport, and communication
1. Define agriculture.
4. Name any two important food crops and their producing regions.
19. What is the di erence between population growth and population change?
3. Why did Jody feel responsible for the fawn in "This is Jody’s Fawn"?
5. What does the story "This is Jody’s Fawn" teach us about compassion?
9. Describe how the monsoon a ected the author’s surroundings in "A Short
Monsoon Diary".
10. What are the emotions expressed in "A Short Monsoon Diary"?
11. Why was Bepin Choudhury so confident that he had never been to Ranchi?
13. What role did memory and imagination play in "Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of
Memory"?
15. How did Bepin Choudhury react when he discovered the truth?
18. What were the moral dilemmas faced by Jody in "This is Jody’s Fawn"?
20. How does nature influence the author's mood in "A Short Monsoon Diary"?
8. What impact did the meeting with Stephen Hawking have on the author?
9. Compare and contrast the di erent emotions expressed in "A Short Monsoon
Diary".
10. How does the monsoon a ect di erent aspects of life in "A Short Monsoon
Diary"?
12. What was Chunni Lal’s intention behind tricking Bepin Choudhury?
13. How does "Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory" use irony to build suspense?
14. Discuss the theme of reality vs. imagination in "Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of
Memory".
15. How does nature serve as a metaphor in "A Short Monsoon Diary"?
17. How does physical challenge shape an individual's personality, based on "A Visit
to Cambridge"?
18. What are the lessons learned from "Summit Within" and "A Visit to Cambridge"?
20. In your opinion, which story from Honeydew had the greatest impact on you?
Why?
1. What does the poet learn about the earth in "The Geography Lesson"?
2. How does the view from a height change the poet’s perspective in "The
Geography Lesson"?
3. What does the poem "The Geography Lesson" teach us about human
settlements?
4. Why does the speaker reject wealth, power, and beauty in "The Last Bargain"?
5. What does the child in "The Last Bargain" symbolize?
10. How does the school a ect the happiness of the boy in "The School Boy"?
11. What do the grasshopper and cricket symbolize in "On the Grasshopper and
Cricket"?
12. Why does the poet say that the poetry of the earth never stops?
14. How does nature keep singing in winter in "On the Grasshopper and Cricket"?
15. What message does "On the Grasshopper and Cricket" convey about nature?
16. How does the poem "The Geography Lesson" relate to the real world?
17. What is the significance of the old man’s o er in "The Last Bargain"?
18. How does the poet contrast summer and winter in "On the Grasshopper and
Cricket"?
2. How does "The Geography Lesson" describe the relationship between humans
and nature?
3. Explain how the speaker realizes the true meaning of happiness in "The Last
Bargain".
5. How does the poem "The Last Bargain" reflect on the value of freedom?
6. Compare and contrast the boy’s attitude towards school and nature in "The
School Boy".
7. How does "The School Boy" highlight the negative impact of strict education?
8. What is the significance of the phrase "A bird in a cage" in "The School Boy"?
9. How do the poets of "The Geography Lesson" and "On the Grasshopper and
Cricket" depict nature?
10. Compare the role of the grasshopper and the cricket in the poem "On the
Grasshopper and Cricket".
11. How does the poem "On the Grasshopper and Cricket" celebrate the continuity
of life?
12. Why does the poet emphasize that the poetry of earth never ends?
13. What lesson does "The School Boy" teach about childhood and education?
14. How do di erent seasons influence life in "On the Grasshopper and Cricket"?
16. How does the poet use symbolism in "The Last Bargain" to convey a deeper
meaning?
17. Why is the child’s o er in "The Last Bargain" the most valuable?
18. How does "The School Boy" express the theme of freedom?
19. Compare the perspectives of a child in "The School Boy" and "The Last Bargain".
1. What were the main features of the ancient education system in India?
4. Why did Ranji and the other boy start fighting in "The Fight"?
8. What happened when the boy spent his school fees on jalebis?
2. How was the ancient Indian education system di erent from modern education?
4. How did Ranji’s attitude change towards his opponent in "The Fight"?
5. What does "The Fight" teach us about friendship and mutual respect?
6. Describe how the fight between Ranji and the other boy started and how it
ended.
8. How does the story "Jalebis" highlight the consequences of wrong decisions?
9. How does the boy in "Jalebis" try to justify his actions to himself?
10. Compare and contrast the behaviour of Princess September and her older
sisters.
Ch 6 - Reproduction in Animals
4. Draw a labeled diagram showing the changes during puberty in boys and girls.
3. Draw a diagram to show how force is applied in daily life (e.g., pushing, pulling,
stretching).
4. Draw a labeled diagram to show the e ect of pressure in liquids (water pressure
in a container).