Digestion System Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Science

Free practice quiz: Digestion System (CBSE Class 8 Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary function of the digestive system?

   1. Respiration
   2. Digestion
   3. Circulation
   4. Excretion
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   Answer: B. Digestion

   The primary function of the digestive system is to digest food and absorb nutrients.

2. Which enzyme starts the digestion of carbohydrates?

   1. Pepsin
   2. Amylase
   3. Lipase
   4. Trypsin
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   Answer: B. Amylase

   Amylase is the enzyme that initiates the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.

3. Which digestive juice is secreted by the pancreas?

   1. Saliva
   2. Bile
   3. Gastric juice
   4. Pancreatic juice
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   Answer: D. Pancreatic juice

   The pancreas secretes pancreatic juice, which contains enzymes that help in digestion.

4. Which part of the large intestine absorbs most of the water from indigestible food?

   1. Cecum
   2. Colon
   3. Rectum
   4. Anus
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   Answer: B. Colon

   The colon absorbs most of the water from indigestible food residues.

5. Which organ is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

   1. Stomach
   2. Liver
   3. Small intestine
   4. Large intestine
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   Answer: C. Small intestine

   The small intestine has a large surface area for absorbing nutrients effectively.

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