Fortnightly Sub Test-8A (C-08) Phase-7 - Science

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26/12/2021 FST-VIII

Code-A

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MM : 40 Fortnightly Subjective Test-8 Time : 1½ Hrs.

Integrated Classroom Course for


Olympiads and Class-VIII (2021-2022)

Topics Covered :

Physics : Some Natural Phenomena (Complete Chapter)

Chemistry : Coal and Petroleum (Natural resources, Coal, Uses of Coal and its Products, Petroleum,
Refining of Petroleum, Constituents of Petroleum and their uses)

Biology : Reproduction in Animals (Complete Chapter)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :

1. All questions are compulsory.


2. The question paper consists of 18 questions divided into three Sections A, B and C.
3. Section A comprises of 10 questions (5 MCQ & 5 VSA type) of 1 mark each, Section B comprises of
5 questions of 3 marks each and Sections C comprises of 3 questions of 5 marks each. There is no
overall choice in the paper. However, internal choice is provided in 1 question of 1 mark, 2 questions of
3 marks and 1 question of 5 marks.
4. Use of calculator is not permitted.
5. It is mandatory to use Blue/Black Pen to write the answer.

SECTION-A
Multiple Choice Type Questions : [5×1=5]
1. The instrument which is used to record seismic or shock wave is [1]
(1) Odometer
(2) Anemometer
(3) Seismometer
(4) Thermometer
2. The amount of all of the following resources is limited in nature, except [1]
(1) Wildlife (2) Minerals
(3) Sunlight (4) Natural gas
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3. ‘X’ is a tough, porous and black substance. It is an almost pure form of carbon. ‘X’ is [1]
(1) Coal (2) Bituman
(3) Coal Gas (4) Coke
Paragraph Based (Q.4 and Q.5)
The male reproductive organs include a pair of testes, two sperm ducts and a penis. The testis produce the
male gametes called sperms. Millions of sperms are produced by the testes. Sperms are very small in size,
each has a head, a middle piece and a tail. Sperm is a single cell with all the usual cell components.
4. The muscular tube-like structure that carries sperm is [1]
(1) Vas deferens (2) Penis
(3) Oviduct (4) Uterus
5. Sperms are produced from [1]
(1) Testes (2) Sperm duct
(3) Urethra (4) Penis
OR
Type of fertilisation in frogs is [1]
(1) External fertilisation (2) Internal fertilisation
(3) Double fertilisation (4) In vitro fertilisation

Very Short Answer Type Questions : [5×1=5]


6. It is better to carry an umbrella, if there is a prediction of thunderstorm. (True/False) [1]
7. What are tectonic plates? [1]
8. Name the gas that was used for the first time in London for street lighting in 1810. [1]
9. Name the two chief components of petroleum gas. [1]
10. What is budding? [1]

SECTION-B
Short Answer Type Questions : [5×3=15]
11. Explain the following anthropogenic factor of earthquake. [3]
(i) Blasting of rocks
(ii) Nuclear explosion.
12. What is Richter scale? What does the number on Richter scale represents? [3]
13. (i) Define carbonisation. [1]
(ii) Write the two essential conditions for carbonisation. [1]
(iii) Name the petroleum product used in place of coal tar for metalling the roads. [1]
OR
Explain briefly how petroleum is formed. [3]
14. Why is reproduction essential for organisms? Explain. [3]
15. Why do fishes and frogs lay eggs in large number? [3]
OR
(i) Define cloning. [1]
(ii) What is sexual reproduction? [1]
(iii) Name any two oviparous animals. [1]

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SECTION-C
Long Answer Type Questions : [3×5=15]
16. (i) What do you mean by earthing? [1]

(ii) Define the following terms: [1×4]

(a) Focus

(b) Seismic waves

(c) Epicentre

(d) Seismology

OR

(i) What is fault? How are they caused? [2]

(ii) Explain the working of electroscope with the help of diagram. [3]

17. Name any five products obtained by the refining of the petroleum. Also, give one use of each product. [5]

18. Draw a diagram of human female reproductive system and label three main organs in it. Also write the
function of any two organs. [5]

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