Class IX – Science Question Paper

Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours

General Instructions:

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. The question paper consists of 36 questions divided into several sections.
3. Use of a calculator is not permitted.
4. Draw neat and well-labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
5. Answer should be precise and to the point.
6. Marks are indicated against each question.
7. Questions include conceptual, numerical, higher order thinking, art-integration,
learning-based and case-study types.

Section A (1 mark × 16 = 16 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

1. Which of the following does not represent uniform motion?

a) A train running at 60 km/h on a straight track
b) A car moving on a circular track at constant speed
c) A spaceship in vacuum with no external force
d) A ball rolling on a smooth horizontal floor
2. A graph between velocity and time of a body is a straight line parallel to time axis.
The acceleration of the body is:
a) Zero
b) Positive constant
c) Negative constant
d) Increasing with time
3. An object of mass 2 kg is dropped from a height of 20 m. The potential energy of the
object at this height (g = 10 m/s²) is:
a) 200 J
b) 400 J
c) 20 J
d) 2 J
4. Which of the following is a mixture?
a) Ammonia
b) Brass
c) Sulphur dioxide
d) Sodium chloride
5. Which statement is correct about plasma membrane?
a) It allows everything to pass through
 b) It is selectively permeable
c) It is impermeable
d) It is made of cellulose
6. Which part of the plant transports prepared food?
a) Xylem vessels
b) Xylem tracheids
c) Phloem
d) Root hairs
7. The law of conservation of mass was proposed by:
a) Dalton
b) Rutherford
c) Lavoisier
d) Boyle
8. Which of the following is an example of heterogeneous mixture?
a) Vinegar in water
b) Sugar in water
c) Oil in water
d) Alcohol in water
9. The SI unit of force is:
a) Joule
b) Dyne
c) Newton
d) Pascal
10. Which one shows Brownian motion?
a) Movement of planets
b) Dust particles in sunlight
c) Flow of current in a conductor
d) Rotation of Earth
11. The work done in moving a body of mass 5 kg through 10 m under a force of 20 N is:
a) 10 J
b) 50 J
c) 100 J
d) 200 J
12. If a body is moving on a circular path with uniform speed, then:
a) Acceleration is zero
b) Acceleration is directed away from the centre
c) Acceleration is directed towards the centre
d) None
13. The smallest unit of matter which takes part in a chemical reaction is:
a) Atom
b) Molecule
c) Ion
d) Cell
14. A ball thrown vertically upwards returns to the thrower after 6 s. The initial velocity
of the ball is (g = 10 m/s²):
a) 10 m/s
b) 20 m/s
c) 30 m/s
d) 50 m/s
 15. Identify the incorrect statement:
a) Striated muscles are voluntary
b) Cardiac muscles are involuntary
c) Smooth muscles are voluntary
d) Nerve cells transmit impulses
16. Which of the following is a physical change?
a) Burning of magnesium ribbon
b) Rusting of iron
c) Melting of ice
d) Cooking of rice

Section B (1 mark × 4 = 4 marks)

Assertion and Reason Type Questions:

17. Assertion (A): The mass of an object on the surface of the Moon is the same as on the
Earth.
Reason (R): Mass is the quantity of matter contained in a body.

• a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• c) A is true but R is false.
• d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion (A): Diffusion becomes faster at higher temperature.

Reason (R): Kinetic energy of particles increases with rise in temperature.
19. Assertion (A): A balanced chemical equation obeys the law of conservation of mass.
Reason (R): In a chemical reaction, mass can neither be created nor destroyed.
20. Assertion (A): Guard cells help in opening and closing of stomata.
Reason (R): Guard cells regulate the turgor pressure inside them.

Section C (2 marks × 6 = 12 marks)

Short Answer Questions:

21. Write two differences between isotopes and isobars.

22. A particle moves with uniform acceleration. Its velocity after 5 s is 20 m/s and after 8
s it is 32 m/s. Find its acceleration.
23. State Newton’s third law of motion. Give one real life example.
24. Explain the process of osmosis with the help of a diagram.
25. Differentiate between mixture and compound (any two points).
26. Mention two differences between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue.
Section D (3 marks × 7 = 21 marks)
Long Answer Questions:

27. A bus starts from rest with an acceleration of 0.5 m/s². Find the
a) velocity after 20 s,
b) distance covered in 20 s,
c) average velocity during the first 20 s.
28. Explain why Newton’s first law is called the “law of inertia.” Give examples from
daily life.
29. A stone is thrown vertically upward with a velocity of 40 m/s. Calculate:
a) The maximum height reached,
b) The time taken to reach maximum height,
c) The total time of flight. (g = 10 m/s²)
30. Explain the cell theory. Name the scientists who gave it.
31. Classify the following into elements, compounds and mixtures: brass, carbon dioxide,
salt solution, oxygen, chlorine, alcohol.
32. Differentiate between xylem and phloem on the basis of their structure and function.
33. A boy mixes salt, oil, and water. Explain how you can separate all the three
substances from this mixture with the help of suitable separation techniques.

Section E (5 marks × 3 = 15 marks)

Very Long Answer Questions:

34. Derive the three equations of motion using graphical method.

35. (Numerical) A body of mass 10 kg is moving with a velocity of 5 m/s. A constant
force is applied on it for 4 seconds in the direction of motion, and it attains a velocity
of 25 m/s. Calculate:
a) The acceleration produced,
b) The force applied,
c) The distance covered during this time,
d) The change in kinetic energy,
e) Work done by the force.
36. With the help of a labeled diagram, explain the structure of an animal cell. Also
differentiate between plant and animal cell (any four points).

Section F (4 marks × 3 = 12 marks)

Case Study Based Questions:

37. Case Study on Gravitation

A satellite is revolving around the Earth. It remains in orbit due to centripetal force
provided by gravitational attraction.
• (i) Write the expression for gravitational force.
• (ii) State the universal law of gravitation.
• (iii) How does gravitational force depend on the distance between two bodies?
• (iv) An apple of mass 100 g falls freely from a tree. Calculate its weight on Earth (g =
9.8 m/s²).

38. Case Study on Mixtures

Ravi’s mother accidentally mixed rice grains with small pieces of iron nails while
cooking. Ravi suggested some separation techniques.

• (i) Which separation method can be used here?

• (ii) Mention any two differences between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures.
• (iii) Suggest another method to separate cream from milk.
• (iv) What is the principle behind centrifugation?

39. Case Study on Tissues

While studying tissues, a teacher asked students to collect information on plant
tissues.

• (i) Name the tissue responsible for growth in plants.

• (ii) Differentiate between apical meristem and lateral meristem.
• (iii) Why are xylem vessels called dead tissues?
• (iv) How is cork tissue protective in function?