DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BANGALORE NORTH

ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020

REVISION WORKSHEET

CLASS: VIII CELL-STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS

SUBJECT: SCIENCE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

1. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Amoeba is prokaryotic
(b) Any living organism is made up of one or more cells
(c) Chromosomes can be seen only during cell division
(d) WBC of blood can change its shape

2. Identify the correct sequence of the levels of organisation in a living organism if-
A-Organ system, B- Tissues, C- Cells, D-Organism, E- Organs
(a) A>B>C>D>E
(b) D>B>C>A>E
(c) C>B>E>A>D
(d) C>B>A>E>D

3. Mention 1 point of difference between:

(a) Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
(b) Cytoplasm and protoplasm
(c) Nucleus and nucleolus
(d) Functions of ribosome and lysosome

4. Under microscope A, suppose you observe human cheek cells and under microscope B, you observe
cells from the leaf peel of Rhoeo . Compare and contrast observations in A and B in terms of:
(a)Cell coverings
(b)Vacuoles
(c) Organelles common to both
(d) Organelles seen exclusively in A and in B.

5. Mention one function of each:

(a)Gene (b) Pseudopodia (c) ‘Powerhouse of a cell’ (d) ‘Suicidal bags’

6. “Cells in the body of an elephant are bigger than cells in the body of a rabbit.”-Is the statement correct?
Justify your answer.

7. Give examples of any 2 types of animal cells with different shapes. Why are their shapes different?

8. (a)Mention any 2 functions of cell membrane.

(b)Which layer is additionally present in plant cells and why?
9. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) Small animals face more danger of becoming extinct than bigger animals.
(b) Collection of medicinal plants and firewood is not allowed in wildlife sanctuaries.
(c) Collection of medicinal plants and firewood is not allowed in national parks.
(d) There are more than a hundred national parks in India.

10. Fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve does not include-

(a) Chinkara
(b) Asiatic lion
(c) Barking deer
(d) Wild dog

11. Why are initiatives taken for conservation of plants and animals?

12. Name the conservation areas found in a biosphere reserve of Madhya Pradesh that you have studied
about.
13. Define the following terms- (a)species (b)ecosystem (c) desertification (d) biodiversity

14. ‘Wild mango and Sal are endemic flora of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve’-what do you mean by this
statement? Name any three endemic fauna of the same area.

15. How is the Forest Conservation Act helpful for conservation of biodiversity? Mention a successful
conservation project to save an endangered animal in the Satpura National Park.

16. ‘While on a trip to Mysuru, Boojho sighted a large number of migratory birds near a lake.’ Why do you
think migration important for them? ’Give examples of any 2 migratory birds.

17. List at least 5 ill-effects of deforestation. Mention 2 reasons why we are always asked to save and
recycle paper.

18. How can we promote reforestation? What do you mean by ‘natural reforestation’?

19. Paheli wants to know the list of vulnerable and threatened reptiles of India.

(a) Which book should she look up to get the necessary information?
(b) Name the organisation that maintains the records in this book.

20. “With just sickles and sticks, Adivasi tribal women have been protecting a forest in the Bankura district
of West Bengal from poachers and timber-merchants.”
Why do you think the tribals are putting up this fight to save the forests?