VIGNAN GLOBAL GEN SCHOOLS HYDERABAD

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, JAN-2023

GRADE : VIII MAXIMUM MARKS : 80
SCIENCE
9TH, MAR, 2023 TIME ALLOWED : 3 HOURS

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 48 questions in 5 sections, A, B, C, D and E.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 32 objective type of questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 very short answer type of questions carrying 2 marks
each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 30 to 40 words.
v. Section C consists of 6 short answer type of questions carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 60 words.
vi. Section D consists of 2 long answer type of questions carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 100 words.
vii. Section E consists of 2 source-based/Activity-based units of assessment of
4 marks each with sub-questions.

SECTION--A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for
each of the questions 1 - 15.

01 A container filled with water as shown in the figure given below. Which 1
of the following is correct about pressure at the
points “A”, “B” and “C”?
A. Pressure at A > Pressure at B > Pressure at C
B. Pressure at A = Pressure at B =Pressure at C
C. Pressure at A < Pressure at B < Pressure at C
D. Pressure at A < Pressure at B > Pressure at C

02 What will be the net force acting on an object when two equal forces are 1

applied on an object in opposite directions?

A. Sum of two forces B. Zero
C. Equal to each of the applied forces D. Difference of the two forces

03 Static friction is less than -----------friction.

A. Sliding B. Rolling
C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of these 1

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04 Which of the following statements are correct? 1
i. Sound is produced by vibrations.
ii. Sound requires a medium for propagation.
iii. Light and sound both require a medium for propagation.
iv. Sound travels slower than light.
A. (i) and ( ii )only B. ( i), (ii) and (iii) only
C. (ii), (iii) and ( iv) only D. (i),( ii) and ( iv) only

05 An electrolyte is ------------ 1
A. A metal B. A non-metal
C. A liquid that conducts current D. None of these

06 Lightning occurs due to ---------- 1

A. Wind B. Rain
C. Electric discharge D. Earthquake

07 Chromosomes are seen only— 1

A. When cells are not dividing B. When cells are dividing
B. When cells are in resting stage D. Between the cell-divisions

08 The empty blank-looking structures in cytoplasm are ------ 1

A. Vacuoles B. Nucleus
C. Plastids D. Ribosomes

09 In humans, the development of fertilized egg takes place in the ……… 1

A. Ovary B. Oviduct
C. Testis D. uterus

10 If we apply oil on the door hinges, the friction will ------------ 1

A. Increases B. Decreases
C. Disappear altogether D. remain unchanged

11 In order to reduce the loudness of a sound, we have to 1

A. Decrease its frequency of vibration of the sound.
B. Increase its frequency of vibration of the sound.
C. Decrease its amplitude of vibration of the sound.
D. Increase its amplitude of vibration of the sound.

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12 Electroplating is based on --------------- 1
A. Heating effect of electric current
B. Chemical effect of electric current
C. Physical effect of electric current
D. Magnetic effect of electric current
1
13 Which country in the world was hit by a powerful earthquake on 6th,
Feb,
2023, resulting in great loss of life (40,000 people were killed) and
property?
A. Turkey B. Egypt
C. Sudan D. Nigeria

14 The human body undergoes several changes during “adolescence”. 1

These changes mark the onset of -------------
A. Post adolescence B. Teen changes
C. Puberty D. Menstruation

15 Two mirrors A and B are placed at right angles to each other. A ray of 1
light incident on mirror A at an angle of 25° falls on mirror B after
reflection. The angle of reflection for the ray reflected from mirror B
would be -----------
A. 25° B. 50° C. 65° D. 115°

16 Ursa Major is a ------- 1

A. Star B. Constellation
C. Satellite D. Newly discovered planet

17 Halley’s comet was last seen in the year 1986. In which year will it be
visible in the sky again? 1
A. 2002 B. 2023 C. 2062 D. 2052

18 The phenomenon of “Marble cancer” is due to------- 1

A. Industrial pollution B. Air pollution
C. Acid rain D. Global warming
19 The increase in the concentration of which gas is not responsible for 1
global warming-----
A. Nitrous Oxide B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide D. Methane
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20 Chromium plating is done on many objects because chromium----
A. Has shiny appearance B. Resists scratches
C. Does not corrode D. All the above

Answer the question Nos 21 to 32 in “one-word only”.

21 In addition to chromosomes, nucleus contains a small spherical body. 1
Name that spherical body.

22 Name the structures in amoeba, that appear and disappear as it moves

or feeds. 1

23 What are cells without well-organized nucleus known as? 1

24 What do you mean by “In Vitro Fertilization”? 1

25 Name the jelly-like substance present between the nucleus and the cell
membrane. 1

26 What is the junction of the optic nerve and the retina, where no vision is
possible, called? 1

27 Name the device used to test whether an object is carrying charge or not. 1

28 Name the process of transferring of charge from a charged object to the

earth. 1

29 What is number of oscillations per second called? 1

30 Name the unit represented by “dB”. 1

31 What are the two wires of a LED, that are connected to the terminals of a
battery, called? 1

32 In old age, sometimes, the eye-sight of some people becomes foggy due
to the eye lens becoming cloudy. What is this defect of vision known as? 1

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 SECTION-B
Q. Nos 33 to 38 are very short answer questions.
33 What are “Eukaryotic cells”? Give examples of such cells. 2

34 In certain pond, tadpoles failed to transform into adult frogs. On

investigation it is found that “Iodine” is absent in the pond-water.
Explain the connection between iodine and metamorphosis of tadpoles.
OR
Fish and frogs lay eggs in hundreds— Give reasons 2

35 Draw and label a human sperm. 2

36 Name the hormone secreted in emergency situations. Mention the name
and the location of the glands that secrete this hormone. 2

37 What are the practical applications of “Artificial satellites”? 2

38 What are the “chemical effects” of electric current?

OR
What are fluids? How can fluid-friction be minimized? 2

SECTION—C
Q. Nos 39 to 44 are short answer questions.
39 Draw and label “human cheek cells”. 3

40 What is “smog”? How is it formed? What are its effects on our health? 3

41 How do you differentiate sounds on the basis of their “Amplitude” and

“Frequency”?
OR
Distinguish between “Music” and “Noise”. 3

42 i. A simple pendulum makes 20 oscillations in 40 seconds. What is

the “time-period” and “frequency” of its oscillation?

ii. Label the parts “A” and “B” in the adjoining

figure. Ear DIagram
3

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43 i. List the names of the endocrine glands which produce the
following hormones.
1. Insulin 2. Thyroxin 3. Growth Hormone
ii. How is pituitary concerned with the secretion of “thyroxin”? 3

44 Distinguish between---
i. External fertilization and internal fertilization.
ii. Oviparous animals and viviparous animals.
iii. Embryo and foetus
3

SECTION--D
Q. Nos 45 and 46 are very short answer questions.

45 i. Name and give the function of the

Part labeled as “B”
ii. Name the part where fertilization
takes place. Female reproductive picture here
iii. Write two functions of the part labeled
as “A”.
iv. Name and write the endocrine function
of the part labeled as “D”.
v. State the part where the implantation
of the embryo takes place.

OR

Write a sentence or two about the following---

i. Menarche ii. Menopause
iii. Insulin iv. Secondary sex characters
v. Zygote 5

46 Answer the following questions with reference to electroplating

Silver on to a spoon.
i. Draw a diagram for electro-plating silver on to a spoon.
ii. Name the electrolyte used in this activity.
iii. To which terminal of the battery, the spoon is connected?
iv. What is connected to the other terminal? 5

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 SECTION--E
Q. Nos 47 and 48 are “activity-based”/”Data-based” questions.

47 “There are situations where friction is desirable. Also there are other
situations where friction is undesirable and we want to minimize it"
i. State one example of a situation where friction is desirable. 1
ii. Mention one example of a situation where friction is undesirable. 1
iii. What are “Lubricants”? 1
iv. Mention where and why is graphite used as a lubricant? 1

48 “All human beings have 23 pairs of chromosomes in the nuclei of their

cells. Twenty two pairs of chromosomes are all similar and are not
concerned with sex-determination. The remaining two chromosomes
are not similar but are concerned with sex-determination”.
i. What are the two dissimilar chromosomes known as? 1
ii. How are these two chromosomes represented? 1
iii. Which one of the two is related to maleness? 1
iv. Who is responsible for the sex of the baby--mother or father? ½
v. Which parent-- male parent or female parent produces different ½
gametes?

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