ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Multiple choice question. Tick (✓) the correct choice:

Which of the following is a biennial crop?

1. Wheat
2. Cabbage
3. Rice
4. Mango

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Which of the following is a rabi season crop?

1. Rice
2. Potato
3. Cotton
4. Groundnut

Define the term Horticulture.

Define the term Crop plant.

Give five examples of horticultural plants.

Force responsible for the ascent of sap is:

An experiment was set up as shown in the figure below. After some time, the Water level in test tube A fell down but not in test tube B.

Why was there a fall in the water level of test tube A and not in that of test-tube B?

How are roots useful to the plants? Give any two points.

Why is the structure of the root hair is quite suitable for absorbing water from the soil ?

State whether the following statement is true or false. Rewrite the false statement correctly.

Water absorbed by the roots reaches the leaves and is used in producing food for the entire plant.

Give two major functions of roots.

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Fusion of male cell with the female cell is called ___________.

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The ovule develops into a ______.

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The ovary of the flower develops into a _______. 

Explain the structure of germinating pollen grain with the help of a labelled diagram.

Briefly write about the importance of physical hygiene during adolescence.

A viral disease caused by the bite of a dog 

Burns can be superficial burns, deep burns or chemical burns. What emergency care you would suggest in each case.

Multiple choice questions. Tick (✓) the correct choice: 

 Which of the following is a disease caused by bacteria?  

1. cholera 
2. AIDS
3. malaria
4. rabies

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Which of the following is not a viral disease? 

1. pneumonia
2. measles 
3. polio
4. rabies