Pathik — CBSE Class 6–12 Notes, Worksheets & MCQ Quizzes

  Class 8 English – Half Yearly Assessment, September 2026 Answer Key Section A – Objective Questions Q.1–15 | 1 mark each Q. No. Answer 1 (b) It is a test of both physical and mental strength. 2 (b) He does not want to work under fear. 3 (c) The child's offer 4 (b) Parimal claims that Bepin had visited Ranchi. 5 (a) By whom had you been informed about the meeting? 6 (b) The children were playing in the park. 7 (a) The children stopped visiting his garden. 8 (c) He said “Humph!” and refused to work. 9 (b) He was looking for work after running away from home. 10 (a) The quality of being modest 11 Adverb of manner 12 Adjective 13 used to 14 True 15 The Christmas Truce, when British and German soldiers met in no-man's-land, exchanged greetings/gifts and played football during the First World War. Section B – Very Short Answer Questions Q.16–21 | 2 marks each 16. What are two problems shown in old India in Glimpses of the Past? Two major problems were social discrimination/caste in...

  Chapter 12: Beyond Earth Chapter 11: Nature's Treasures Chapter 10: Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics Chapter 9: Methods of Seperation in Everyday Life Chapter 8: A Journey Through States of Water Chapter 7: Temperature and its Measurement Chapter 6: Materials Around Us Chapter 5: Measurement of Length and Motion Chapter 4: Exploring Magnets Chapter 3: Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body Chapter 2: Diversity in the Living World Chapter 1: The Wonderful World of Science

  Chapter 12: Beyond Earth Worksheet  SECTION A:  I. Multiple Choice Questions  Which is the brightest star in the night sky? (i) Pole Star (ii) Sirius (iii) Alpha Centauri (iv) Sun The star that appears almost stationary in the northern night sky is called: (i) Sirius (ii) Betelgeuse (iii) Pole Star (Dhruva Tara) (iv) Rigel A group of stars forming a recognizable shape or pattern in the sky is called a: (i) Galaxy (ii) Solar System (iii) Constellation (iv) Asteroid Belt The constellation Orion is also known by what traditional name in India? (i) Saptarishi (ii) Vyadha (iii) Dhruva (iv) Akash Ganga Which celestial body is known as the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star"? (i) Mars (ii) Jupiter (iii) Venus (iv) Mercury The main source of energy for the Earth and the entire Solar System is: (i) The Moon (ii) The Sun (iii) Pole Star (iv) Jupiter Which of the following is not a planet in our Solar System? (i) Neptune (ii) Pluto (iii) Uranus (iv) Saturn Small rocky bodies ...

  Chapter 12: Beyond Earth 1. Stars and Constellations Stars are huge, very hot objects that produce their own light . Some stars appear bright while others appear dim. A constellation is a defined region of the sky containing a group of stars that appears to form a recognizable pattern. In ancient times, constellations helped travellers and sailors find directions . There are 88 officially recognised constellations , as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Important constellations mentioned in the chapter: Orion – often imagined as a hunter. Ursa Major – contains the Big Dipper. Ursa Minor – contains the Little Dipper. Canis Major – contains Sirius. Taurus – contains the Pleiades. 2. Pole Star The Pole Star (Polaris/Dhruva Tara) appears nearly stationary in the North direction . It helps us locate the North direction in the Northern Hemisphere . The Big Dipper belongs to Ursa Major . The Little Dipper belongs to Ursa Minor .  Finding the Pole Star ...