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Class 8 Science Chapter 13 MCQ

Class: 8Science
Chapter: 13Light
Contents: MCQ with Answers and Explanation
Academic Session:2024-25

MCQ Tests with Answers for Class 8 Science Chapter 13

Q1

The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence:

[A]. Always
[B]. Sometimes
[C]. Under special conditions
[D]. Never
Q2

Which of the following statement is or are correct?

[A]. Light is a form of energy.
[B]. Light is needed to see things around us.
[C]. We cannot see objects in a dark room or in the darkness of light even when our eyes are wide open.
[D]. All the above.
Q3

The image formed by plane mirror is:

[A]. Virtual, behind the mirror and enlarged.
[B]. Virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object.
[C]. Real, at the surface of the mirror and enlarged.
[D]. Real, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object.
Q4

Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the correct one:

[A]. The ray of light which falls on the mirror surface is called incident ray.
[B]. The point at which the incident ray strikes the mirror is called the point of incidence.
[C]. The ray of light which is sent back by the mirror is called the reflected ray.
[D]. All the above.
Q5

Paheli is writing some statements, choose the correct statement and help her:

[A]. The normal is a line which is perpendicular to the mirror surface at the point of incidence.
[B]. The angle between incident ray and the normal is called the angle of incidence.
[C]. The angle between reflected ray and normal is called the angle of reflection.
[D]. All the above.
Q6

Boojho is doing his homework which is given by his teacher. Would you help him to choose the correct sentences?

[A]. The incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal, all lie in the same plane.
[B]. The angle of reflection is always equal to the angle of incidence.
[C]. If we change the angle of incidence, the angle of reflection will also change accordingly.
[D]. All the above.
Q7

Which of the following statements is correct regarding rods and cones in the human eye?

[A]. Cones are sensitive to dim light.
[B]. Cones are sensitive to bright light.
[C]. Rods are sensitive to bright light.
[D]. Rods can sense color.
Q8

Payal is completed her science chapter where she wrote some statements. She wants to know whether the statements are correct or not? Payel wants to take help from you:

[A]. A ray of light which is incident normally on a mirror is reflected back along the same path.
[B]. In regular reflection, a parallel beam of incident light is reflected as a parallel beam in one direction.
[C]. Regular reflection of light occurs from smooth surfaces like that of a plane mirror or highly polished metal surfaces.
[D]. All the above.
Q9

The angle between an incident ray and the plane mirror is 30 degree. The total angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray will be:

[A]. 30°
[B]. 60°
[C]. 90°
[D]. 120°
Q10

The image of an object formed by a plane mirror is:

[A]. Virtual
[B]. Real
[C]. Diminished
[D]. Upside-down
Q11

Which of the following is a non-luminous object?

[A]. Sun
[B]. Star
[C]. Moon
[D]. Fire
Q12

A device which works on the reflection of light from two plane mirrors arranged parallel to one another is:

[A]. Electroscope
[B]. Kaleiodoscope
[C]. Periscope
[D]. Stethoscope
Q13

The number of images formed of an object placed between two plane mirrors inclined at right angle to each other is:

[A]. Two
[B]. Five
[C]. One
[D]. Three
Q14

Which of the following is not a part of the human eye?

[A]. Retina
[B]. Auditory nerve
[C]. Optic nerve
[D]. Ciliary muscle
Q15

How does the eye change in order to focus on near or distant objects?

[A]. The lens moves in or out
[B]. The retina moves in or out
[C]. The lens becomes thicker or thinner
[D]. The pupil becomes larger or smaller
Q16

Which of the following change occur when you walk out of bright sunshine into a poorly lit room?

[A]. The pupil becomes larger
[B]. The lens becomes thicker
[C]. The ciliary muscle relaxes
[D]. The pupil becomes smaller
Q17

Consider the following statements and choose the correct one:

[A]. Rods are the rod-shaped cells present in the retina of an eye which are sensitive to dim light.
[B]. Cones are the cone shaped cells present in the retina of an eye which are sensitive to bright light or normal light.
[C]. The blind spot is a small area of the retina insensitive to light where the optic nerve leaves the eye.
[D]. All the above.
Q18

Which of the following produces diffuse reflection of light?

[A]. Mirror on a dressing table
[B]. Water surface of a pond
[C]. Screen in a cinema hall
[D]. Polished wooden table
Q19

Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the correct one:

[A]. The retina is a screen on which the image is formed in the eye.
[B]. The eye-lens focuses the image of an object on the retina.
[C]. The optic nerve carries the image formed on retina to the brain in the form of electrical signals.
[D]. All the above.
Q20

The change in converging power of an eye-lens is caused by the action of:

[A]. Iris
[B]. Ciliary muscles
[C]. Optic nerve
[D]. Retina
Q21

The size of the pupil of the eye is adjusted by:

[A]. Cornea
[B]. Ciliary muscles
[C]. Optic nerve
[D]. Iris
Q22

Boojho appeared in class test but he confused to know the correct statement. Would you help him to know that?

[A]. Kaleidoscope is an instrument or toy containing inclined plane mirrors which produce multiple reflection of colored glass pieces.
[B]. If an object is placed between two parallel plane mirrors facing each other, then theoretically, an infinite number of images should be formed.
[C]. Kaleidoscope are used by designers of wallpapers and fabrics, as well as by artist to get ideas for new patterns.
[D]. All the above.
Q23

Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect one:

[A]. When two plane mirrors are kept inclined at angle, they can form multiple images of an object.
[B]. Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle of 90 degree from three images of an object placed between them.
[C]. As the angle between the two plane mirrors decreases, the number of images formed increases.
[D]. None of the above
Q24

A person cannot see the distant object clearly (through he can see the nearby objects clearly). He is suffering from the defect of vision called:

[A]. Hypermetropia
[B]. Myopia
[C]. Night blindness
[D]. Cataract
Q25

Reflection is:

[A]. Absorption of light rays by the surface of an object
[B]. Passing of light rays through the surface of an object
[C]. Bouncing back of light rays from the surface object
[D]. None of these

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Last Edited: June 12, 2023