AMATIR KANYA GURUKUL, KKR
UNIT TEST I (2025-26)
CLASS VIII
SCIENCE
TIME ALLOWED: 25 MINUTES M.M.: 25
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The question paper consists of FOUR sections (A, B, C,D and E) with 14 questions in total.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Question numbers 1-6 are multiple choice questions of half mark each.
4. Question numbers 7-9 are of 2 marks each.
5. Question number 10-12 are of 3 marks each.
6. Question number 13 is a Case-Based type question for 4 Marks each question carries one
marks.
7. Question number 14 is a picture based question for 3 marks
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SECTION- A
1) Rhizobium bacteria helps in__________.
a) digestion b) nitrogen fixing
c) cause disease d) all of above
2) Amoeba belongs to.
a) protozoa b) virus c) algae d) bacteria
3) Weedicides are used to destroy:
a) insect b) weeds c) pests d) none of these
4) Assertion [A]: The process of weeding is necessary to ensure healthy crop growth.
Reason [R]: Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, light, and water.
a) both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false
d) A is false but R is true
5) Microorganisms that break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients in the environment are called:
a) decomposers b) producers c) consumers d) pathogens
6) Which of the following is used to make curd from milk?
a) bacteria b) fungus c) virus d) algae
SECTION- B
7) What are antibiotics? What precaution must be taken while taking antibiotics?
8) What are the methods used to prevent food spoilage caused by microorganism?
9) Define the term pasteurization.
SECTION- C
10) What is irrigation? Describe different methods of irrigation which conserve water.
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11) What is crop rotation? How does crop rotation benefit to the soil?
12) Explain how microorganism can be both beneficial and harmful to humans? Provide at least two example
of each.
SECTION- D
13) Case study:
Arjun is studying microorganisms and their impact on agriculture and human health. He learned that
some microorganisms help in improving soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, which is essential for plant
growth. He also discovered that certain bacteria are used in making medicines like antibiotics, which
help fight infections. However, Arjun also read about harmful microorganisms, such as those causing
diseases like malaria and food poisoning. His science teacher emphasized the importance of controlling
harmful microorganisms while using the beneficial ones for our advantage.
Questions:
a) Which disease is caused by the Plasmodium protozoan?
b) What is the role of microorganisms in improving soil fertility?
c) How can the farmer control the growth of this harmful microorganism?
d) What is the role of harmful microorganisms in agriculture?
SECTION- E
14) Picture based question:
Questions:
a) What is the purpose of plowing the field shown in the picture?
b) What is the process being shown in the image?
c) What are the methods that can be used to improve soil fertility?
