SAMPLE PAPER 05 FOR CLASS IX

SUBJECT: SCIENCE MAX. MARKS : 80

CLASS : IX DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises three sections – A, B and C. Attempt all the sections.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Internal choice is given in each section.
4. All questions in Section A are one-mark questions comprising MCQ, VSA type and assertion-reason
type questions. They are to be answered in one word or in one sentence.
5. All questions in Section B are three-marks, short-answer type questions. These are to be answered in
about 50 - 60 words each.
6. All questions in Section C are five-marks, long-answer type questions. These are to be answered in about
80 – 90 words each.
7. This question paper consists of a total of 30 questions.

SECTION – A
1. A particle is moving in a circular path of radius r. The displacement after half a circle would be:
(a) Zero (b) π r (c) 2 r (d) 2π r
OR
If the displacement of an object is proportional to square of time, then the object moves with
(a) uniform velocity (b) uniform acceleration
(c) increasing acceleration (d) decreasing acceleration

2. Which step is not involved in the carbon-cycle?

(a) Photosynthesis (b) Transpiration
(c) Respiration (d) Burning of fossil fuels
OR
One of the following processes is not a step involved in the water-cycle operating in nature
(a) evaporation (b) transpiration (c) precipitation (d) photosynthesis

3. The term “water-pollution” can be defined in several ways. Which of the following statements
does not give the correct definition?
(a) The addition of undesirable substances to water-bodies
(b) The removal of desirable substances from water-bodies
(c) A change in pressure of the water bodies
(d) A change in temperature of the water bodies

4. Earthquake produces which kind of sound before the main shock wave begins
(a) ultrasound (b) infrasound (c) audible sound (d) none of the above
OR
Infrasound can be heard by
(a) dog (b) bat (c) rhinoceros (d) human beings

5. The gravitational force between two objects is F. If masses of both objects are halved without
changing distance between them, then the gravitational force would become
(a) F/4 (b) F/2 (c) F (d) 2 F

6. In case of negative work the angle between the force and displacement is
(a) 00 (b) 450 (c) 900 (d ) 1800

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7. Questions 7(i) to 7(ii) are based on the Table A and B. Study this table and answer the following
questions.
Table A : Thickness of epidermis
Plant Thickness of epidermis (mm)
A 0.05
B 2.3
C 0.02
D 1.9
E 2.7
F 0.1

Table B : Terrains and thickness of the epidermis of the plants found in that terrain
Terrains Thickness of epidermis (mm)
Desert > 2.0
Grasslands 1.0 > x > 0.5
Forests < 0.5

7(i) Which plants (from Table A) can be found in desert?

(a) B (b) E (c) D (d) (a) and (b)

7(ii) Which plants (from Table A) can be found in Forests?

(a) A (b) C (c) F (d) All the above

7(iii) What is the reason they have a thicker epidermis than the plants found in grasslands or
forests?

7(iv) What is the name of the thick waxy coating found on the leaves of the plants found in
desert?

8. Question 8(i) to 8(ii) are based on the Table A. Study the table and answer the following
question given below :
Table A
S. No. Processes
1. Conversion of solid into liquid.
2. Conversion of liquid into gases.
3. Conversion of solid into gases.
4. Conversion of gases into liquid.
5. Conversion of liquid into solid.

8(i) In which type of conversion, the process fusion is involved?

(a) Conversion of solid into liquid. (b) Conversion of liquid into gases.
(c) Conversion of solid into gases. (d) Conversion of gases into liquid.

8(ii) In which type of conversion, the process sublimation is involved?

(a) Conversion of solid into liquid. (b) Conversion of liquid into gases.
(c) Conversion of solid into gases. (d) Conversion of gases into liquid.

8(iii) Give the conditions for conversion of gases into liquid.

8(iv) Give the conditions for conversion of liquid into gases.

9. If action is always equal to the reaction, explain how a horse can pull a cart.

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10. A student lifts an object in the upward direction. In doing so, he applies the force on the object in
the upward direction and displaces it in that direction (However, the force of gravity is also
acting on the object.). State the direction in which force of gravity is acting on it.

11. What are the desirable agronomic characteristics for crop improvements?

12. Name two biologically important compounds that contain both oxygen and nitrogen.

DIRECTION : In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given and a
corresponding statement of Reason (R) is given just below it. Of the statements, given below,
mark the correct answer as:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.

13. Assertion (A): the speedometer of a car measures the instantaneous speed of the car.
Reason (R): Average speed is equal to the total distance covered by an object divided by the
total time taken.

14. Assertion (A): The speed of sound in solids is maximum though their density is large.
Reason (R): The coefficient of elasticity of solid is large.

SECTION – B
15. Define weeding. Name some common tools used for weeding.

16. How is soil formed?

17. Give reasons:

(a) A karate player suddenly reduces the speed of his hand while hitting an ice slab.
(b) Glass ware are covered with paper and straw while transportation.

18. (a) Define matter and write its three states.

(b) Explain how these states of matter arise due to variation in the characteristics of the particles.
OR
Define the following terms: (a) Latent heat of fusion. (b) Melting point. (c) Fusion.

19. Define solubility. How does solubility. How does solubility of a solid in water change with
temperature?

20. Write the name used for the following:

(a) Plants which bear naked seeds.
(b) Animals which have pseudocoelom.
(c) Animals which maintain a certain body temperature over a wide range of temperature in the
environment.
OR
(a) List any two main characteristics of protochordates.
(b) In which class would you place any organism which has-
(i) four chambered heart and lay eggs.
(ii) skeletons made of both bones and cartilage and are cold-blooded.

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21. Explain the working and application of a sonar.
OR
What is reverberation? How can it be reduced?

22. (a) Define atomic mass unit.

(b) Distinguish between molecular mass and molar mass.
(c) Give an example of (i) diatomic, and (ii) triatomic molecule of compounds.

23. State universal law of gravitation. The gravitational force between two objects is 100 N. How
should the distance between the objects be changed so that the force between them becomes
50N?

24. (a) What are communicable diseases?

(b) What are common methods of transmission of diseases?

SECTION – C
25. (a) Calculate the number of oxygen atoms in 0.10 mole of Na2CO3.10H2O.
(b) If one mole of sulphur weighs 32 grams, what is the mass (in grams) of 1 atom of sulphur?
(c) Identify the correct formula for ammonium sulphate from the following formula:
(NH4)(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,NH4(SO4)2

26. How were cathode rays produced using a discharge tube? Give four properties of cathode rays.
Why does e/m ratio of negatively charged particles remain constant for all gases? Draw a neat
and labelled diagram of a cathode ray tube.
OR
(a) What are the postulates of Bohr’s model of an atom?
(b) Show diagrammatically the electron distributions in Sodium, Lithium and Aluminium atoms.

27. (a) Define 1 kWh.

(b) A crane is lifting a body to a height h in time t. Find the relation between the power of crane
to the speed at which it is lifting the object.
(c) If an electric iron of 1600 W is used for 45 minutes everyday, find the electric energy
consumed in the month of March.

28. Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of a certain generalised cell.

(a) Name the parts numbered as 1 to 8.
(b) Is it a plant cell or an animal cell? Give two reasons in support of your answer.
(c) Give the functions of parts marked as 1, 6 and 8.

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29. Draw velocity time graph for a body that has initial velocity ‘u’ and is moving with uniform
1
acceleration ‘a’. Use it to derive v = u + at; s = ut + at2, and v2 = u2 + 2as
2
OR
The velocity-time graph of a particle of mass 50 g moving in a definite direction is shown in the
following figure. Answer the questions based on this figure.
(a) What is the velocity of the particle at point ‘A’?
(b) Find the momentum of the particle at time t = 4 s.
(c) What does the slope of a graph represent?
(d) Calculate the distance travelled in 4 seconds.

30. Based upon cell shape, cell wall and intercellular spaces, prepare a comparative study table
between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma. Which of these tissues is dead.

OR

Answer the followings:

(a) Name the constituents of phloem tissues.
(b) Write the specific function of cardiac muscle.
(c) State two differences between tendon and ligament.
(d) Name the tissue that:
(i) forms inner lining of our mouth.
(ii) forms soft parts of leaf, stem, root and fruit.
(e) Write two functions of adipose tissues.

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