Very Short Answer Questions · original practice
Very Short Answer Questions for Class 8 Science. 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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Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring the Investigative World of Science · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring the Investigative World of Science · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring the Investigative World of Science · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Exploring the Investigative World of Science in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring the Investigative World of Science · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring the Investigative World of Science · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring the Investigative World of Science.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring the Investigative World of Science · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Health: The Ultimate Treasure · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Health: The Ultimate Treasure · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Health: The Ultimate Treasure · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Health: The Ultimate Treasure in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Health: The Ultimate Treasure · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Health: The Ultimate Treasure · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Health: The Ultimate Treasure.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Health: The Ultimate Treasure · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Exploring Forces in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Exploring Forces.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Exploring Forces · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Particulate Nature of Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Particulate Nature of Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Particulate Nature of Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Particulate Nature of Matter in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Particulate Nature of Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Particulate Nature of Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Particulate Nature of Matter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Particulate Nature of Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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So students searching for “Very Short Answer Questions” land on a filtered set, while the chapter page remains the full 100-question bank. Same facts, different search intent.
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