Class 9 – Science
Model Paper – 2
Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 hours
Section A – Objective Questions (MCQs) – 20 Marks
1. Which part of the cell contains genetic
material?
a) Cytoplasm b) Nucleus c) Cell wall d)
Vacuole
2. Xylem is responsible for:
a) Transport of water b) Transport of food
c) Protection d) Secretion
3. Which of the following is a heterogeneous
mixture?
a) Sugar solution b) Salt solution c) Soil d)
Vinegar
4. Atomic number represents:
a) Number of neutrons b) Number of
electrons c) Number of protons d) Mass of
atom
5. Which of the following is a chemical
change?
a) Freezing of water b) Burning of paper c)
Dissolving sugar in water d) Melting of wax
6. The SI unit of momentum is:
a) kg·m/s b) N c) m/s² d) kg·m²/s²
7. Newton’s first law is also called:
a) Law of inertia b) Law of motion c) Law of
gravitation d) Law of acceleration
8. The rate of diffusion increases with:
a) Decrease in temperature b) Increase in
temperature
c) Decrease in pressure d) None of these
9. Matter has:
a) Only mass b) Only volume c) Both mass
and volume d) Neither
10. Inertia depends upon:
a) Mass of the body b) Volume of the body
c) Shape of the body d) None
11. Phloem is responsible for:
a) Transport of water b) Transport of food
c) Transport of minerals d) Storage
12. An example of a compound is:
a) Oxygen b) Salt c) Air d) Iron
13. A body moving with uniform speed has:
a) Acceleration b) No acceleration c)
Changing velocity d) Retardation
14. The melting of ice is a:
a) Chemical change b) Physical change c)
Both d) None
15. A force of 10 N is applied on a body of
mass 2 kg. Its acceleration will be:
a) 2 m/s² b) 5 m/s² c) 10 m/s² d) 20 m/s²
16. Air is a:
a) Pure substance b) Element c) Mixture d)
Compound
17. Mass of a body is a measure of:
a) Weight b) Inertia c) Volume d) Force
18. Molecules in a gas:
a) Are tightly packed b) Move randomly c)
Don’t move d) Are fixed
19. Which is not a simple tissue?
a) Collenchyma b) Parenchyma c) Xylem
d) Phloem
20. Gravitational force is:
a) Attractive b) Repulsive c) Zero d) None
Section B – Very Short Answer Questions – 12 Marks
1. Define cell wall.
2. Give two examples of supporting tissues in
plants.
3. Define a mixture. Give one example each of
homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture.
4. A body of mass 5 kg is acted upon by a
force of 20 N. Find its acceleration.
5. Define speed. Give one example of uniform
motion.
6. State the law of conservation of
momentum.
Section C – Short Answer Questions – 21 Marks
1. Draw and label a diagram of animal
epithelial tissue.
2. Explain diffusion with one example each
from solid, liquid, and gas.
3. Explain difference between element,
compound, and mixture.
4. A train covers 150 km in 3 hours and 200
km in 4 hours. Find its average speed.
5. Explain why gases exert pressure.
6. Differentiate between physical and
chemical changes with examples.
7. Derive the formula for universal law of
gravitation.
Section D – Long Answer Questions – 15 Marks
1. Draw a well-labeled diagram of connective
tissue.
2. A body of mass 8 kg is accelerated at 4 m/s².
Find the force acting on it.
3. Explain why diffusion occurs faster in gases
than in liquids.
Section E – Case-Based Questions – 12 Marks
A student observes that ice melts slower in a
metal bowl placed in the refrigerator
compared to a copper bowl at room
temperature. She also observes that sugar
dissolves faster in hot water than cold water.
The teacher explains that heat affects rate of
diffusion and melting.
1. What is the effect of temperature on
melting?
2. Why does sugar dissolve faster in hot
water?
3. Give one example of diffusion in gases.
4. Explain why diffusion occurs faster at
higher temperatures.
Total Marks: 80
Class 9 – Science
