Force and Pressure — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE Science · Chapter 108
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72 practice questions · 24 Easy · 24 Medium · 24 Hard · Updated
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Practise the most important Class 8 CBSE Science questions from Chapter 108, "Force and Pressure". You get 6 timed quizzes made from 72 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
To score well in "Force and Pressure", focus on clear concepts in physics, chemistry and biology basics. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This helps you stay accurate when time is short, just as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Force and Pressure, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 8 Science mastery score. Try the 6 sample questions below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Force and Pressure — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 Science)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. Tap an option to check yourself.
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- Q1 of 6Easy
A push or a pull on an object is called a:
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Answer: Force
Explanation: A force is a push or a pull acting on an object.
- Q2 of 6Easy
Force acting per unit area is called:
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Answer: Pressure
Explanation: Pressure = force ÷ area; it is the force acting on a unit area.
- Q3 of 6Medium
Which statement about gravitational force is correct?
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Answer: It acts on all objects, pulling them towards the Earth, without contact
Explanation: Gravity is a non-contact force that pulls every object towards the Earth.
- Q4 of 6Medium
It is hard to separate two stuck suction cups because:
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Answer: Atmospheric pressure outside pushes them together once the air between is removed
Explanation: With air removed between them, the outside atmospheric pressure presses them firmly together.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Assertion (A): The walls of a dam are thicker at the bottom. Reason (R): Pressure exerted by a liquid increases with depth. Choose the correct option.
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Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A
Explanation: The base bears the greatest pressure because liquid pressure rises with depth — R explains A.
- Q6 of 6Hard
Forces of 12 N (right) and 7 N (left) act on a block, plus 5 N (left). The net force is:
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Answer: 0 N
Explanation: Right = 12 N; left = 7 + 5 = 12 N. They are equal and opposite, so the net force is 0 N.
Force and Pressure notes: key concepts (Class 8 Science)
This chapter covers force and its effects, types of forces, pressure exerted by solids, liquids and gases, and atmospheric pressure.
- Force
- A push or pull that can change the speed, direction or shape of an object; a net force is needed to cause change.
- Types of force
- Contact forces (muscular, friction) and non-contact forces (gravitational, magnetic, electrostatic).
- Pressure
- Force acting per unit area; a smaller area gives greater pressure for the same force.
- Pressure in fluids
- Liquids and gases exert pressure on the walls and base of their container, increasing with depth.
- Atmospheric pressure
- The pressure exerted by the air around us; large but balanced by pressure inside our bodies.
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Force and Pressure — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 8 Science Force and Pressure?+
This chapter covers force and its effects, types of forces, pressure exerted by solids, liquids and gases, and atmospheric pressure. Key ideas include Force, Types of force, Pressure, Pressure in fluids, Atmospheric pressure.
What does Class 8 Science Chapter 108 (Force and Pressure) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 72 NCERT-based MCQs on "Force and Pressure": 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard. Together they make 6 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Force and Pressure" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 6 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. 6 sample questions are on this page with answers: tap an option, or "Show answer", to see the correct option and a step-by-step explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Force and Pressure" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Force and Pressure (Class 8 Science)?+
The questions that matter most test Force, Types of force, Pressure, Pressure in fluids, Atmospheric pressure. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 72 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
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Yes — Class 8 Science Force and Pressure has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.
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