1 Mark Questions for Class 8 Science Exploring Forces. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Q1MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
B. Gravity is a non-contact force
C. A force can change speed, direction or shape
D. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
Answer
C. A force can change speed, direction or shape
Explanation
A force can change speed, direction or shape. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q2MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
C. Muscular force is a contact force
D. Friction opposes relative motion
Answer
D. Friction opposes relative motion
Explanation
Friction opposes relative motion. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q3MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
B. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
C. Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
D. Gravity is a non-contact force
Answer
D. Gravity is a non-contact force
Explanation
Gravity is a non-contact force. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q4MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Muscular force is a contact force
B. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
C. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
D. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
Answer
A. Muscular force is a contact force
Explanation
Muscular force is a contact force. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q5MCQ1 markModerateRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
C. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
Explanation
SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q6MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
B. Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Muscular force is a contact force
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Answer
A. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
Explanation
Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q7MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
D. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Answer
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q8MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Keywords in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
B. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces
Answer
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Explanation
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q9MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Examples in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
D. A force can change speed, direction or shape
Answer
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
Explanation
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q10MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Diagrams in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
B. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. Friction opposes relative motion
Answer
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Explanation
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q11MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Revision in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
B. Gravity is a non-contact force
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces
D. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
Answer
A. Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Explanation
Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q12MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Accuracy in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
C. Muscular force is a contact force
D. A force can change speed, direction or shape
Answer
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Explanation
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q13MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Practice in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Friction opposes relative motion
B. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces
D. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
Answer
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces
Explanation
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q14MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. A force can change speed, direction or shape
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
D. Muscular force is a contact force
Answer
A. A force can change speed, direction or shape
Explanation
A force can change speed, direction or shape. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q15MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
B. Friction opposes relative motion
C. A force can change speed, direction or shape
D. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
Answer
B. Friction opposes relative motion
Explanation
Friction opposes relative motion. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q16MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
B. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
C. Friction opposes relative motion
D. Gravity is a non-contact force
Answer
D. Gravity is a non-contact force
Explanation
Gravity is a non-contact force. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q17MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Gravity is a non-contact force
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. Muscular force is a contact force
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
C. Muscular force is a contact force
Explanation
Muscular force is a contact force. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q18MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
B. Muscular force is a contact force
C. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Answer
C. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
Explanation
SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q19MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Exploring Forces in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
B. SI unit of force is newton — if the chapter uses it
C. This topic is only for college
D. Friction opposes relative motion
Answer
A. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
Explanation
Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q20MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter Exploring Forces.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Exploring Forces is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces
Answer
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q271 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Exploring Forces.
Answer
A force can change speed, direction or shape.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q281 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Exploring Forces.
Answer
Friction opposes relative motion.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q291 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Exploring Forces.
Answer
Gravity is a non-contact force.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q301 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Exploring Forces.
Answer
Muscular force is a contact force.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q61Assertion and Reason1 markModerate
Assertion (A): CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Reason (R): Examples is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q62Assertion and Reason1 markModerate
Assertion (A): If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Reason (R): Diagrams is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q63Assertion and Reason1 markModerate
Assertion (A): Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Reason (R): Revision is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q64Assertion and Reason1 markDifficult
Assertion (A): Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Reason (R): Accuracy is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q65Assertion and Reason1 markModerate
Assertion (A): Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces.
Reason (R): Practice is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q66Assertion and Reason1 markModerate
Assertion (A): A force can change speed, direction or shape.
Reason (R): Exploring Forces is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q67Assertion and Reason1 markModerate
Assertion (A): Friction opposes relative motion.
Reason (R): Exploring Forces is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q68Assertion and Reason1 markDifficult
Assertion (A): Gravity is a non-contact force.
Reason (R): Exploring Forces is a key idea in the chapter Exploring Forces.
Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Read Assertion and Reason separately first. Here both match the textbook idea, and R explains why A is taught in this chapter.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
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