50+ Force and Pressure MCQs for Class 8

Force and Pressure MCQs Class 8 are one of the most effective ways to practice important concepts from NCERT Science Chapter 11. This page includes a wide range of multiple choice questions with answers, worksheets, and PDFs covering topics like types of forces, pressure formula, atmospheric pressure, Pascal’s law, and applications of pressure in daily life. Designed as per the latest CBSE Class 8 Science syllabus, these MCQs help students strengthen conceptual understanding, improve exam readiness, and revise quickly. Whether you want a downloadable worksheet PDF or an interactive quiz for practice, this collection of Class 8 Force and Pressure questions will make your revision smarter and more effective.

Force and Pressure MCQs Class 8 (With Answers)

Q1. Which of the following is a non-contact force?
(a) Frictional force
(b) Gravitational force
(c) Muscular force
(d) Normal force
Answer: (b) Gravitational force

Q2. The SI unit of pressure is:
(a) Newton
(b) Pascal
(c) Joule
(d) Dyne
Answer: (b) Pascal

Q3. A push or pull on an object is called:
(a) Work
(b) Energy
(c) Force
(d) Power
Answer: (c) Force

Q4. Which of the following can change the shape of an object?
(a) Heat only
(b) Pressure only
(c) Force
(d) Energy
Answer: (c) Force

Q5. Pressure = _______.
(a) Force × Area
(b) Force ÷ Area
(c) Area ÷ Force
(d) Force × Distance
Answer: (b) Force ÷ Area

Q6. Which force makes a nail move into a wooden plank when hit with a hammer?
(a) Gravitational force
(b) Frictional force
(c) Muscular force
(d) Contact force
Answer: (d) Contact force

Q7. Liquids and gases are together called:
(a) Fluids
(b) Solvents
(c) Mixtures
(d) Elements
Answer: (a) Fluids

Q8. Which law states that pressure applied at one point of a liquid is transmitted equally in all directions?
(a) Boyle’s Law
(b) Pascal’s Law
(c) Newton’s Law
(d) Archimedes’ Principle
Answer: (b) Pascal’s Law

Q9. Why does a sharp knife cut better than a blunt knife?
(a) It is made of stronger material
(b) It has more force applied
(c) It has a smaller area, so pressure is more
(d) It is lighter in weight
Answer: (c) It has a smaller area, so pressure is more

Q10. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
(a) Barometer
(b) Manometer
(c) Hydrometer
(d) Thermometer
Answer: (a) Barometer

Q11. When a force is applied on a moving object, it can:
(a) Only stop the object
(b) Only change its direction
(c) Only change its shape
(d) Change speed, direction, or shape
Answer: (d) Change speed, direction, or shape

Q12. Which of the following is an example of muscular force?
(a) Magnet attracting iron nails
(b) A child kicking a football
(c) Apple falling from a tree
(d) Comb attracting paper bits
Answer: (b) A child kicking a football

Q13. Why does a camel walk easily on sand?
(a) It has strong legs
(b) Its wide feet reduce pressure on sand
(c) It moves slowly
(d) It is light in weight
Answer: (b) Its wide feet reduce pressure on sand

Q14. The pressure exerted by air is known as:
(a) Fluid pressure
(b) Atmospheric pressure
(c) Liquid pressure
(d) Hydrostatic pressure
Answer: (b) Atmospheric pressure

Q15. The force exerted by a charged body on another charged body is called:
(a) Electrostatic force
(b) Gravitational force
(c) Magnetic force
(d) Tension force
Answer: (a) Electrostatic force

Important Force and Pressure MCQs Class 8 

Class 8 Force and Pressure MCQs 

Q1. Force is defined as:
(a) Mass × Acceleration
(b) Push or Pull
(c) Weight ÷ Area
(d) Work ÷ Distance
Answer: (b) Push or Pull

Q2. Which of these is a contact force?
(a) Gravitational force
(b) Muscular force
(c) Magnetic force
(d) Electrostatic force
Answer: (b) Muscular force

Q3. The SI unit of force is:
(a) Newton
(b) Joule
(c) Watt
(d) Pascal
Answer: (a) Newton

Q4. Which one is NOT an effect of force?
(a) Change in speed
(b) Change in shape
(c) Change in temperature
(d) Change in direction
Answer: (c) Change in temperature

Q5. The pressure exerted by liquids is always:
(a) Upward
(b) Downward
(c) In all directions
(d) Only sideways
Answer: (c) In all directions

Q6. Which force is responsible for holding planets in orbit?
(a) Electrostatic
(b) Gravitational
(c) Magnetic
(d) Friction
Answer: (b) Gravitational

Q7. Pressure depends on:
(a) Only mass
(b) Only volume
(c) Force and area
(d) Shape of object
Answer: (c) Force and area

Q8. SI unit of pressure is:
(a) Dyne/cm²
(b) Pascal
(c) Bar
(d) Newton
Answer: (b) Pascal

Q9. Which of the following is a non-contact force?
(a) Friction
(b) Magnetic force
(c) Muscular force
(d) Normal force
Answer: (b) Magnetic force

Q10. Force applied per unit area is called:
(a) Energy
(b) Work
(c) Pressure
(d) Power
Answer: (c) Pressure

Q11. The normal force always acts:
(a) At an angle
(b) Downward
(c) Perpendicular to surface
(d) Along motion
Answer: (c) Perpendicular to surface

Q12. A force can:
(a) Change speed
(b) Change shape
(c) Change direction
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these

Q13. Unit of pressure other than Pascal is:
(a) Joule
(b) Newton
(c) Bar
(d) Ampere
Answer: (c) Bar

Q14. Liquids and gases exert:
(a) Weight
(b) Energy
(c) Pressure
(d) Power
Answer: (c) Pressure

Q15. Which device measures pressure in liquids?
(a) Manometer
(b) Thermometer
(c) Barometer
(d) Voltmeter
Answer: (a) Manometer

Application & Daily Life MCQs 

Q16. Why do camels not sink in sand?
(a) They are light
(b) They walk slowly
(c) They have wide feet to reduce pressure
(d) They use less energy
Answer: (c) They have wide feet to reduce pressure

Q17. Why does a nail pierce wood easily?
(a) Large force
(b) Small surface area increases pressure
(c) Nail is heavy
(d) Nail is sharp
Answer: (b) Small surface area increases pressure

Q18. Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
(a) Hydrometer
(b) Barometer
(c) Manometer
(d) Thermometer
Answer: (b) Barometer

Q19. Which of these is used in hydraulic lifts?
(a) Archimedes’ Principle
(b) Pascal’s Law
(c) Boyle’s Law
(d) Newton’s Law
Answer: (b) Pascal’s Law

Q20. Why do high-heeled shoes sink into soil more than flat shoes?
(a) More force
(b) Less area → more pressure
(c) Heavier material
(d) Different shape
Answer: (b) Less area → more pressure

Q21. Pressure inside liquids depends on:
(a) Depth and density
(b) Only depth
(c) Only density
(d) Shape of container
Answer: (a) Depth and density

Q22. Which force is responsible for paper sticking to a comb after combing dry hair?
(a) Frictional force
(b) Electrostatic force
(c) Magnetic force
(d) Normal force
Answer: (b) Electrostatic force

Q23. A sharp knife is preferred over a blunt one because:
(a) It is made of steel
(b) It reduces pressure
(c) It increases pressure by reducing area
(d) It is easy to handle
Answer: (c) It increases pressure by reducing area

Q24. Which gas law is applied in syringes and spray bottles?
(a) Pascal’s Law
(b) Boyle’s Law
(c) Archimedes’ Principle
(d) None
Answer: (a) Pascal’s Law

Q25. Air pressure decreases with:
(a) Height
(b) Depth
(c) Temperature
(d) Force
Answer: (a) Height

Q26. Why do elephants not sink in muddy ground?
(a) They are heavy
(b) Their feet have large surface area → less pressure
(c) They use more force
(d) None
Answer: (b) Large surface area → less pressure

Q27. Why do passengers’ ears pop during flights?
(a) Sound pressure
(b) Difference in atmospheric pressure
(c) Body weight
(d) Vibration
Answer: (b) Difference in atmospheric pressure

Q28. Which principle explains why toothpaste comes out when we press the tube?
(a) Boyle’s Law
(b) Archimedes’ Principle
(c) Pascal’s Law
(d) Newton’s Law
Answer: (c) Pascal’s Law

Q29. Which force helps us walk?
(a) Normal force
(b) Frictional force
(c) Gravitational force
(d) Electrostatic force
Answer: (b) Frictional force

Q30. Which factor increases pressure on a surface?
(a) Increase force, decrease area
(b) Decrease force, increase area
(c) Increase force, increase area
(d) None
Answer: (a) Increase force, decrease area

Q31. Tyres of heavy vehicles are broad because:
(a) Reduce force
(b) Increase speed
(c) Increase area to reduce pressure
(d) To look stylish
Answer: (c) Increase area to reduce pressure

Q32. Why does water come out of a hole in a bottle more forcefully at the bottom?
(a) More pressure at greater depth
(b) Less pressure at bottom
(c) Equal pressure everywhere
(d) None
Answer: (a) More pressure at greater depth

Q33. Which device works on atmospheric pressure?
(a) Lift pump
(b) Pressure cooker
(c) Refrigerator
(d) Heater
Answer: (a) Lift pump

Q34. When air is removed from a plastic bottle, it collapses because:
(a) Air pressure outside is greater
(b) No gravity
(c) Pressure inside is greater
(d) Bottle is weak
Answer: (a) Air pressure outside is greater

Q35. Which of these is NOT an application of pressure?
(a) Syringes
(b) Hydraulic brakes
(c) Paper cutting
(d) Reflection of light
Answer: (d) Reflection of light

Numerical & Higher-Order MCQs 

Q36. A force of 100 N is applied on an area of 2 m². Pressure = ?
(a) 200 Pa
(b) 50 Pa
(c) 100 Pa
(d) 20 Pa
Answer: (b) 50 Pa

Q37. A boy of weight 400 N stands on a shoe with area 0.02 m². What pressure does he exert?
(a) 2000 Pa
(b) 20,000 Pa
(c) 40,000 Pa
(d) 2,000,000 Pa
Answer: (c) 20,000 Pa

Q38. A 500 N box rests on an area of 0.25 m². Find the pressure.
(a) 2000 Pa
(b) 1000 Pa
(c) 2500 Pa
(d) 500 Pa
Answer: (a) 2000 Pa

Q39. A force of 10 N is applied on a surface area of 5 cm². Pressure = ? (1 cm² = 0.0001 m²)
(a) 20,000 Pa
(b) 200 Pa
(c) 100 Pa
(d) 2 Pa
Answer: (a) 20,000 Pa

Q40. If area is doubled and force remains constant, pressure will:
(a) Double
(b) Reduce to half
(c) Stay same
(d) Become zero
Answer: (b) Reduce to half

Q41. A hydraulic press has piston areas of 10 cm² and 100 cm². If force of 20 N is applied on smaller piston, output force is:
(a) 20 N
(b) 200 N
(c) 100 N
(d) 2 N
Answer: (b) 200 N

Q42. Which condition shows highest pressure?
(a) 100 N on 5 m²
(b) 50 N on 1 m²
(c) 200 N on 10 m²
(d) 10 N on 0.5 m²
Answer: (b) 50 N on 1 m²

Q43. A box of weight 50 N rests on ground area 0.5 m². Pressure = ?
(a) 25 Pa
(b) 100 Pa
(c) 50 Pa
(d) 500 Pa
Answer: (b) 100 Pa

Q44. When depth of liquid doubles, pressure at bottom:
(a) Halves
(b) Doubles
(c) Becomes zero
(d) Remains same
Answer: (b) Doubles

Q45. Which principle is used in hydraulic brakes?
(a) Pascal’s Law
(b) Boyle’s Law
(c) Archimedes’ Principle
(d) Newton’s 3rd Law
Answer: (a) Pascal’s Law

Q46. A force of 150 N applied on piston area 0.01 m² gives pressure of:
(a) 150 Pa
(b) 1500 Pa
(c) 15,000 Pa
(d) 150,000 Pa
Answer: (d) 15,000 Pa

Q47. The pressure at 20 m depth of water (density 1000 kg/m³, g = 10 m/s²) = ?
(a) 2000 Pa
(b) 20,000 Pa
(c) 200,000 Pa
(d) 2,000,000 Pa
Answer: (c) 200,000 Pa

Q48. Why do nails have pointed tips?
(a) To look sharp
(b) Reduce pressure
(c) Increase pressure
(d) Reduce force
Answer: (c) Increase pressure

Q49. Which situation shows the lowest pressure?
(a) Person standing on toes
(b) Person lying flat on ground
(c) Person walking
(d) Person carrying bag
Answer: (b) Person lying flat on ground

Q50. A force of 50 N acts on a piston of area 0.005 m². Pressure = ?
(a) 100 Pa
(b) 1000 Pa
(c) 10,000 Pa
(d) 500 Pa
Answer: (c) 10,000 Pa

Concept Overview Force and Pressure – Class 8 Science 

What is Force?

In Class 8 Science Chapter 11 – Force and Pressure, a force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. Force is measured by its magnitude (strength) and direction, and it can bring about several effects:

• Change the state of motion of an object
• Alter the speed or direction of movement
• Modify the shape or size of objects

Types of Forces

Forces are broadly classified into two categories:

• Contact Forces – These require physical contact between objects. Examples: muscular force used while lifting, and frictional force while walking.
• Non-Contact Forces – These act from a distance without direct touch. Examples include gravitational force pulling objects toward Earth, electrostatic force attracting paper bits to a comb, and magnetic force pulling iron nails toward a magnet.

Each type of force plays an important role in daily life and in exam-oriented Class 8 Science MCQs on force.

What is Pressure?

Pressure is defined as the force acting per unit area. Its SI unit is the Pascal (Pa). The relationship is simple:

• Greater force = greater pressure
• Larger area = lower pressure

Key facts for exams:

• Liquids and gases (fluids) exert pressure in all directions.
• Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air acting per unit area of Earth’s surface.

Effects and Applications of Force and Pressure

Force and pressure are applied in many daily life situations:

• A camel walks easily on sand due to large feet reducing pressure.
• Hydraulic lifts and brakes work on Pascal’s Law.
• Barometers measure atmospheric pressure.
• A sharp knife cuts better than a blunt one because smaller area increases pressure.

Understanding these applications helps students solve NCERT Class 8 Force and Pressure MCQs, worksheets, and numericals effectively.