MBOSE Class 8 Mid Term Sample Question Paper 2026 Science

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MBOSE Class 8 Mid
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MBOSE Class 8 Mid Term 2026 Sample Question Paper Science

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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)
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Section B – contains Fill in the Blanks of 1 mark each (5 marks)
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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)
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Section F – Short Answer Type of 2 marks each (30 Marks)
Section G – Long Answer of 4 Marks each (20 Marks)
SECTION – A
Multiple Choice Questions: (1 x 5 = 5)
1. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
A. Wheat B. Gram

C. Paddy D. Mustard
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C. Less sunlight D. Low humidity
3. Suggest the best way to conserve fuel
A. Use private vehicles B. Use public transport

C. Increase speed D. Idle engines

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C. Reduce weight D. Increase speed

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A. Distilled water B. Salt solution

C. Oil D. Alcohol

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SECTION – B
Fill in the blank with appropriate answers: (1 x 5 = 5)
6. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are called fuels.
7. Planting trees helps reduce_______warming
8. A push or pull is called ______________.
9. Pressure is defined as force per unit ___________.
10. The passage of an electric current through a conducting solution causes
______

SECTION – C

State whether the following are ‘True’ or ‘False’: (1 x 5 = 5)
11. Storage of grains in moist conditions prevents spoilage.
12. CNG is a cleaner fuel compared to petrol and diesel.
13. Red Data Book contains information about extinct species only.
14. Smooth surfaces produce more friction than rough surfaces.
15. Friction is necessary for walking.

SECTION – D

Match column A with column B (1 x 5 = 5)

Column A Column B
16. Rhizobium a. Organic matter
17. Bori b. Vaseline and candles
18. Manure c. Reduce friction
19. Paraffin wax d. Nitrogen fixation
20. Lubricants e. Wildlife sanctuary

SECTION – E
Very Short Answer: (1 x 10 = 10)
21. What is a crop?
22. While preparing the soil for growing a crop, levelling is done. Why?
23. Can microorganisms be seen with the naked eye? If not, how can they
be seen?
24. Why should we conserve biodiversity?
25. What happens when force is applied on an object?
26. Calculate the pressure exerted by a force of 20 N on an area of 2 m².

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27. Why do objects slow down due to friction?
28. Give one disadvantage of friction.
29. What happens when current passes through a solution?
30. Give one use of electroplating.

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Short Answer: (2 x 15 = 30)

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31. Explain the process of ploughing and its importance.
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33. Propose ways to improve crop yield using sustainable
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34. Differentiate between antibiotics and vaccines.
35. Describe the nitrogen cycle.
36. Suggest atleast two ways to prevent food poisoning.
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38. A household switches from LPG to solar cooking.

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(b) Mention one advantage of this change.
39. What are the products obtained and their uses when coal
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40. Differentiate between wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
41. Design a poster idea to spread awareness about
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Why does this happen?
45. Give reason why tap water is a good conductor of electricity.

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SECTION – G

Long Answer (4 x 5 = 20)

46. “Microorganisms are both useful and harmful.” Justify this
statement with suitable arguments.
47. Why should paper be saved? Prepare a list of ways by
which you can save paper.
48. Define force and explain its effects with examples.
49. Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of friction.
50. The bulb does not glow in the setup as shown in the figure
below. List the possible reasons.

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