Class : VIII (CBSE) Subject : Science

Time : 1 Hr Marks : 25

Q1. Tick (✔) the correct option.

1.____________is a migratory bird.

i. Greater flamingo ii. Dodo iii. Penguin iv. Kingfisher

2._____________is not a part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

i. Bori Wildlife sanctuary ii. Satpura National Park

iii. Wyanad Wildlife sanctuary iv. Pachamarhi Wildlife sanctuary

3. Species found exclusively at a particular region are called___________

i. critically endangered species ii. endangered species

iii. extinct species iv. endemic species

Q2. Answer the following questions in one word or a sentence. (1M)

1. Which protected area is preserved in its natural conditions to protect wild animals and plants and also to provide a
means for public recreation?

2. What is an ecosystem?

3. What is the name given to the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems?

4. Which species are likely to move into the endangered category in the near future?

Q3. Answer the following questions in short. (2M)

1. What is migration of birds?

2. List the natural causes of deforestation.

3. Give two ways in which usage of paper can be reduced.

Q4. Answer the following questions in detail. (3M)

1. How do humans depend on plants?

2. What are endemic species? Give two examples.

3. Write a note on wildlife sanctuaries.

4. What is Red Data Book?

 Class : VIII (CBSE) Subject : Science
Time : 1 Hr Marks : 25

Q1. Tick (✔) the correct option.

1.____________is a migratory bird.

i. Greater flamingo ii. Dodo iii. Penguin iv. Kingfisher

2._____________is not a part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

i. Bori Wildlife sanctuary ii. Satpura National Park

iii. Wyanad Wildlife sanctuary iv. Pachamarhi Wildlife sanctuary

3. Species found exclusively at a particular region are called___________

i. critically endangered species ii. endangered species

iii. extinct species iv. endemic species

Q2. Answer the following questions in one word or a sentence. (1M)

1. Which protected area is preserved in its natural conditions to protect wild animals and plants and also to provide a
means for public recreation?

2. What is an ecosystem?

3. What is the name given to the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems?

4. Which species are likely to move into the endangered category in the near future?

Q3. Answer the following questions in short. (2M)

1. What is migration of birds?

2. List the natural causes of deforestation.

3. Give two ways in which usage of paper can be reduced.

Q4. Answer the following questions in detail. (3M)

1. How do humans depend on plants?

2. What are endemic species? Give two examples.

3. Write a note on wildlife sanctuaries.

4. What is Red Data Book?