MBOSE Class 8 Sample Question Paper 2026 Science

Meghalaya Board of School Education

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SCIENCE
Class- VIII
Duration: 3 hours
Full Marks-80
General Instructions:

 Answer all questions
 Please check that there are 50 questions in the Question Paper
 Marks for each question are indicated against the question
 The question paper is divided into seven sections- Section- A, B, C, D, E, F,G
Section A- contains Multiple choice question of 1 mark each (5 marks)
Section B- contains Fill in the Blanks of 1 mark each (5 marks)
Section C- contains True or False of 1 mark each (5 marks)
Section D- consists of Match the following column of 1 mark each (5 marks)
Section E- consists of Very Short Answer type question of 1 mark each (10 marks)
Section F- Short Answer Type of 2 marks each (30 Marks)
Section G- Long Answer of 4 Marks each (20 Marks)

SECTION A
A. Multiple Choice Questions: (1x5=5)
1. The system of irrigation which is more useful on an uneven land is
i. Drip system
ii. Sprinkler system
iii. Pulley system
iv. Lever system
2. The material that does not produce flame on burning is
i. Candle
ii. Paper
iii. Pebbles
iv. Wood
3. Substances that are highly inflammable are
i. Kerosene
ii. Wood
iii. Charcoal
iv. Aluminium pan
4. During Adolescence, voice change in boys take place due to the
growth of
i. Larynx
ii. Pituitary gland
iii. Thyroid gland
iv. Pharynx

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5. The wheels fitted in trolleys that help to reduce friction is an example
of
i. Rolling friction
ii. Sliding friction
iii.Static friction
iv. Fluid friction
SECTION-B
B. Fill in the blanks: (1x5=5)
6. A simple tool used for removing the weeds and for loosening the
soil is _____________
7. For the continuation of a species ________________is essential.
8. The unit of frequency is___________.
9. Presence of salt in water conducts _________________
10. Dispersion of light takes place when white light is passed through
___________________
SECTION C
C. Write true or false: (1x5=5)
11. Biosphere reserves are the areas meant for conservation of
biodiversity.
12. A female has two Y chromosomes while a male has one X and Y
chromosomes.
13. Force cannot change the direction of motion of an object.
14. Friction can be reduced by using lubricants.
15. When we rub two objects, one part of the friction is used in
generating heat.
SECTION D
D. Match column A with column B (1x5=5)
Column A Column B
16. Lightening a. Budding
17. Inflammable substances b. Earthing
18. Asexual reproduction c. LPG
19. Natural Gas d. Iodine
20. Thyroid deficiency e. Clean fuel

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SECTION E
E. Very Short Answer : (1x 10=10)
21. Classify the crops wheat and corn as kharif and Rabi.
22. Why should we use coal judiciously?
23. What is the difference between flora and fauna?
24. What is metamorphosis?
25. Why external fertilization takes place in some animals?
26. Find the pressure exerted by a liquid on a surface having area of 10
m2 and the force applied on it is 20N.
27. How will you explain the electrostatic force is a non-contact force?
28. What would happen if there is no friction?
29. Why do you use a spring balance to measure the force of an object?
30. Which gas if present in excess in air leads to Global Warming?
SECTION F
F. Short Answer : (2x15=30)
31. Which method of preservation is suitable for preserving milk
products and why?
32. Why is bitumen used for metaling roads in place of coal tar?
33. Write two characteristics of an ideal fuel.
34. How asexual reproduction takes place in hydra?
35. What determines the sex of a child? Justify your answer.
36. State Pascal’s law.
37. Explain how gases exert pressure on the walls of the container
38. State two points of difference between noise and music.
39. What is the function of an ear drum in human?
40. The shiny handle bar of a new bicycle got scratched accidently.
What method can we apply to get back the shine of the handle?
41. How does lightening takes place?
42. How does the process of Galvanization prevent rusting?
43. What steps will you take to protect yourself and your friends during
an earthquake?
44. How multiple images can be formed in a plane mirror?

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45. In the diagram given below, name the angle of incidence and the
angle of reflection

SECTION G
G. Long Answer: (4x5=20)
46. Using your knowledge of agricultural practices, explain what steps
can be taken to improve the crop yield?
47. Explain how food poisoning takes place in humans.
48. In what way can we initiate proper utilization of exhaustible natural
resources?
49. How does carbon dioxide help in extinguishing fire?
50. Distinguish between Wildlife sanctuary and National Park.

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