CBSE Class 9 Science Final Examination
2025-26
Subject: Science (Theory) Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. Section A: 20 objective type questions (MCQs, Assertion-Reason) carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B: 6 Very Short Answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
4. Section C: 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 3 marks each.
5. Section D: 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 5 marks each.
6. Section E: 3 Case-based units of assessment (4 marks each) with sub-parts.
7. All questions are compulsory. Internal choices are provided in some questions.
SECTION A (20 Marks)
1. Which of the following describes the change from a solid directly to a gas? a)
Condensation b) Sublimation c) Fusion d) Vaporization
2. The chemical formula of Magnesium Chloride is: a) MgCl b) Mg_2Cl c) MgCl_2 d)
Mg_2Cl_2
3. Which cell organelle is known as the "Suicide Bag" of the cell? a) Mitochondria b) Golgi
Apparatus c) Lysosome d) Ribosome
4. A particle is moving in a circular path of radius r. The displacement after half a circle
would be: a) Zero b) \pi r c) 2r d) 2\pi r
5. The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) on Earth is approximately: a) 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2
b) 10.8 \text{ m/s}^2 b) 8.9 \text{ m/s}^2 d) 7.8 \text{ m/s}^2
6. Inertia of an object is directly proportional to its: a) Velocity b) Volume c) Mass d) Area
7. Which of the following is a complex permanent tissue in plants? a) Parenchyma b)
Sclerenchyma c) Xylem d) Collenchyma
8. The work done on an object does not depend upon the: a) Displacement b) Force applied
c) Angle between force and displacement d) Initial velocity of the object
9. Which sub-atomic particle has a negative charge? a) Proton b) Neutron c) Electron d)
Alpha particle
10.The speed of sound is maximum in: a) Air b) Water c) Steel d) Vacuum
11.What is the valency of Nitrogen in NH_3? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
12.A solution is a: a) Homogeneous mixture b) Heterogeneous mixture c) Compound d)
Element
13.The range of hearing for an average human being is: a) 2 \text{ Hz} to 2000 \text{ Hz} b)
20 \text{ Hz} to 20,000 \text{ Hz} c) 200 \text{ Hz} to 20,000 \text{ Hz} d) 20 \text{ Hz} to
200,000 \text{ Hz}
14.Isotopes of an element have: a) Same atomic number, different mass number b) Different
atomic number, same mass number c) Same number of neutrons d) Different number of
electrons
15.Organisms without a well-defined nucleus are called: a) Eukaryotes b) Prokaryotes c)
Unicellular d) Multicellular
16.Which of the following is used for quality improvement in food production? a)
Hybridization b) Over-irrigation c) Deforestation d) Soil erosion
For questions 17 to 20, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the other
labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer: (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.
1. Assertion (A): A balanced diet is necessary for maintaining healthy tissues. Reason (R):
Tissues are groups of cells that perform specific functions.
2. Assertion (A): The mass of a body is constant everywhere. Reason (R): Weight of a
body depends on the acceleration due to gravity.
3. Assertion (A): Water droplets appear on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold
water. Reason (R): Water vapor present in air condenses on cooling.
4. Assertion (A): Sound waves are longitudinal waves. Reason (R): Sound needs a
medium to travel.
SECTION B (12 Marks)
1. Differentiate between a Mixture and a Compound (any two points).
2. State the two laws of chemical combination.
3. Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
4. A car travels 100 \text{ m} in 5 \text{ seconds}. Calculate its speed in \text{km/h}.
5. Define Kinetic Energy. Write its mathematical expression.
6. What is the role of fertilizers in crop production? Mention one disadvantage of excessive
use.
SECTION C (21 Marks)
1. Explain the process of evaporation. List two factors that increase the rate of evaporation.
2. Draw a labeled diagram of a plant cell.
3. Describe the three types of muscle fibers found in the human body.
4. State Newton's Second Law of Motion. Prove that F = ma.
5. (a) Define "G" and "g". (b) Why does an object float or sink when placed on the surface of
water?
6. What is an Echo? Calculate the minimum distance required to hear an echo if the speed
of sound is 344 \text{ m/s} and the persistence of hearing is 0.1 \text{ s}.
7. Explain the "Mole Concept". Calculate the number of moles in 52 \text{ g} of Helium.
(Atomic mass of He = 4 \text{ u}).
SECTION D (15 Marks)
1. Structure of Atom: (a) Describe Rutherford's Alpha-particle scattering experiment. (b)
What were the main drawbacks of Rutherford's model? (c) How did Neils Bohr overcome
these drawbacks?
2. Motion and Force: (a) Derive the equation s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 graphically. (b) A
motorboat starting from rest on a lake accelerates in a straight line at a constant rate of
3.0 \text{ m/s}^2 for 8.0 \text{ s}. How far does the boat travel during this time?
3. Organisation in the Living World: (a) Distinguish between Meristematic and Permanent
tissues in plants. (b) Classify Epithelial tissues on the basis of their shape and function.
SECTION E (12 Marks)
1. Case Study: Matter in our Surroundings Everything in this universe is made up of
material which scientists have named "matter". Matter can change its state from solid to
liquid and from liquid to gas. (a) What is the effect of pressure on the state of matter? (1M)
(b) Define latent heat of fusion. (1M) (c) Explain why we feel cold when we apply perfume
or petrol on our palm. (2M)
2. Case Study: Laws of Motion When a carpet is beaten with a stick, dust comes out of it.
When a bus suddenly starts, passengers fall backwards. (a) Which property of matter is
responsible for these observations? (1M) (b) Define the term 'Momentum'. (1M) (c) State
Newton's Third Law of Motion with an example. (2M)
3. Case Study: Sound and Ultrasound Ultrasound is sound with frequencies higher than
20,000 \text{ Hz}. It is used extensively in industries and for medical purposes. (a)
Mention one medical use of ultrasound. (1M) (b) How do bats use ultrasound to catch
prey? (1M) (c) Explain the working principle of SONAR. (2M)