Class 8 Science Exam Paper 2025
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[Your School Name Here]
Half-Yearly Examination – 2025–26
Class: VIII | Subject: Science
Time: 2 hours | Maximum Marks: 50
PART – A (Objective) [Q.1–6 | 1×6 = 6]
Q.1 Which of the following is an antibiotic?
Q.2 To extinguish fire on flammable substances like petrol, which is useful—
Q.3 The part of Earth where living organisms are found is called—
Q.4 Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system—
Q.5 Which of the following is a female hormone—
Q.6 The attractive force between two charged objects is called—
PART – B (Fill in the blanks) [Q.7–11 | 2×5 = 10]
Q.7 The __________ produces hormone. (pancreas/thyroid) (2)
Q.8 Damaged seeds will __________ on the water surface. (2)
Q.9 The process of removing weeds is called __________. (2)
Q.10 __________ is a foul-smelling black thick liquid. (2)
Q.11 The north pole of one magnet __________ the north pole of another magnet. (2)
PART – C (Short Answer) [Q.12–17 | 3×6 = 18]
Q.12 Give two examples each of Kharif and Rabi crops. (3)
Q.13 Write any three advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels. (3)
Q.14 Draw a labeled diagram of a candle flame (label the parts). (3)
Q.15 Distinguish between a zoo and a sanctuary. (3)
Q.16 Write the names of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and the adrenal gland. (3)
Q.17 Give two examples where the shape of an object changes due to applied force. (3)
PART – D (Long / Diagram) [Q.18–21 | 4×4 = 16]
Q.18 What is an antibiotic? What precautions should be taken while taking antibiotics? (4)
Q.19 Define asexual reproduction. Explain a method of asexual reproduction in animals with illustrations. (4)
Q.20 How is the sex of offspring determined? Explain with diagrams. OR — Match the following:
| Column–A | Column–B |
|---|---|
| (i) Coal | (b) Porous black |
| (ii) Coke | (d) Hard like stone |
| (iii) Coal tar | (a) Black thick liquid |
| (iv) Petroleum | (c) Dark oily liquid |
Q.21 Write definitions of the following— (a) Pressure (b) Gravitational force (c) Magnetic force (d) Frictional force (4)
