Fungi Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Science

Free practice quiz: Fungi (CBSE Class 8 Science). 17 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What type of organism are fungi classified as?

   1. Plants
   2. Animals
   3. Protists
   4. Eukaryotes
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   Answer: D. Eukaryotes

   Fungi are classified as eukaryotic organisms because they have complex cells with a nucleus.

2. What is the primary role of fungi in ecosystems?

   1. Producer
   2. Consumer
   3. Decomposer
   4. Predator
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   Answer: C. Decomposer

   Fungi help decompose organic material, returning essential nutrients to the soil.

3. Which process do fungi primarily use to obtain food?

   1. Photosynthesis
   2. Absorption
   3. Ingestion
   4. Digestion
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   Answer: B. Absorption

   Fungi release enzymes into their environment to break down organic material and absorb the nutrients.

4. What type of reproduction occurs in fungi when conditions are favorable?

   1. Asexual reproduction
   2. Sexual reproduction
   3. Binary fission
   4. Budding
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   Answer: A. Asexual reproduction

   Under favorable conditions, fungi typically reproduce asexually through spores or budding.

5. What is the name of the structure through which fungi release spores?

   1. Hyphal tip
   2. Cap
   3. Basidium
   4. Spore capsule
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   Answer: C. Basidium

   Basidia are specialized structures in certain fungi that produce and release spores.

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