Class: IX Subject: Robotics
Topic: Robots as Systems, Introduction to Robotics, and Concepts in Robotics
Total Marks: 40 | Time: 1 Hour
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
Q1. Which feature makes a robot different from a machine?
a) Use of electricity b) Controlled manually c) Autonomous decision-making
d) Ability to make loud sounds
Q2. Robots equipped with vision sensors are capable of:
a) Performing emotional analysis b) Seeing and identifying objects
c) Flying without fuel d) Generating human thoughts
Q3. Assertion (A): Robots can adapt to changes in their environment.
Reason (R): Robots have feedback mechanisms and sensors.
a) A and R both are correct and R explains A
b) A and R both are correct but R does not explain A
c) A is incorrect but R is correct
d) Both A and R are incorrect
Q4. In a warehouse, a robot follows black lines on the floor to deliver packages. What allows this?
a) Motion sensors b) GPS c) Line-following sensors (infrared) d) Heat sensors
Q5. Which part of a robot plays a role most similar to the human brain?
a) Wheels b) Sensors c) Controller d) Battery
Q6. Competency-based: A drone adjusts its flight path based on wind speed and direction. This is an
example of:
a) Static behavior b) Environmental responsiveness c) Memory overload
d) Mechanical automation
Q7. Which of these is an example of a robotic system being used in healthcare?
a) Smartwatch b) Surgical robot c) Washing machine d) Air conditioner
Q8. Real-life conceptual: Robots are deployed in deep-sea missions primarily because:
a) They don’t need oxygen b) They are waterproof c) They can sense and act in extreme
environments
d) They are small in size
Q9. Assertion (A): Robots can work 24/7 without a break.
Reason (R): Robots don’t require rest, unlike humans.
a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) A is true, but R is false
c) A is false, but R is true
d) Both A and R are false
Q10. A robot’s action in response to sensor input is governed by:
a) Its size b) Battery level c) Pre-programmed logic or AI d) External human command only
Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
Q11. What makes a robot a “system”? Give one example.
Q12. How do sensors and actuators work together in a robot?
Q13. Why is programming crucial in robotics?
Q14. What does it mean when we say a robot is “autonomous”?
Q15. Mention two areas where robots are preferred over humans and explain why.
Section C: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
Q16. Describe how robotics can improve human safety in hazardous jobs.
Q17. Explain how a robot used in disaster recovery operates as a system.
Section D: Long Answer Question (6 marks)
Q18.
a) Discuss four key characteristics that define a robot.
b) How do these characteristics help a robot operate efficiently in unpredictable
environments?