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Grade 8 General science model exam, 2017 E.C. (2025)

A model exam set in 2017 E.C. to prepare Grade 8 students for the General science ministry exam, in the same format. It is practice, and it is not the ministry paper itself. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • Every Grade 8 student

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  • 2017 E.C. model exam

    Exam year

  • 59 questions with answers

    In this set

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Question 1

Which branch of natural science explores the chemical process with in and related to living organisms.

  1. A.Biophysics
  2. B.Biochemistry
  3. C.Physical chemistry
  4. D.Geology
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Answer: B Biochemistry

Why

Biochemistry is the branch of science that studies chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

Question 2

Which of the following is correct about indigenous knowledge?

  1. A.It is established by local people
  2. B.It is integral part of the research process
  3. C.It is system of knowledge established through scientific method
  4. D.It is commonly recognized as western science
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Answer: A It is established by local people

Why

Indigenous knowledge is the unique, local, traditional knowledge developed by communities over generations in a specific geographic area.

Question 3

Who apply science and mathematical knowledge and skills to produce a very useful tool?

  1. A.Technology
  2. B.Technologist
  3. C.Science
  4. D.Researchers
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Answer: B Technologist

Why

A technologist is a person who applies scientific and mathematical knowledge to create and develop practical tools and technologies.

Question 4

Who is a famous Ethiopian scientist works on human physiology, the impacts of pesticides on human health and uses of medicinal plants?

  1. A.Dr.Akiliu Lema
  2. B.Prof.Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
  3. C.Dr. Tewolde Berhane
  4. D.Prof. Gabisa Ejeta
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Answer: B Prof.Yalemtsehay Mekonnen

Why

Professor Yalemtsehay Mekonnen is a highly acclaimed Ethiopian physiologist and pharmacologist who research focuses on human physiology, the impact of pesticides on human health, and Ethiopian medicinal plants.

Question 5

Which one of the following is the world famous scientist who developed special relativity theory?

  1. A.Albert Einstein
  2. B.Michael Faraday
  3. C.Isaac Newton
  4. D.Marie Curie
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Answer: A Albert Einstein

Why

Albert Einstein developed the Special and General theories of relativity, which revolutionized modern physics.

Question 6

A metallic apparatus which supports the wire gauze is:-

  1. A.a tripod stand
  2. B.ring stand
  3. C.Test tube stand
  4. D.Ring clamp
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Answer: A a tripod stand

Why

A tripod stand is a three-legged laboratory equipment commonly used to support wire gauze and containers during heating with a Bunsen burner.

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Is this the real Grade 8 ministry exam?

No. It is a model exam set in 2017 E.C. (2025) to prepare students for the ministry exam, in the same format. Our set holds 59 of its questions, each with its answer and a worked explanation.

Where are the real ministry exam papers?

The Grade 8 ministry exam papers we hold are on the exam papers page, listed by year beside the model exams.

Can I download this model exam as a PDF?

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