CLASS 9 FINAL EXAMINATION - SCIENCE

Time Allowed: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 80

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

Q.1 Select the correct option for the following multiple choice questions:

(i) The ion formed by removal of one electron from a sodium atom is:
a) Na⁻ b) Na²⁺ c) Na⁺ d) Na

(ii) The frequency of a sound wave is 50 Hz. Its time period will be:
a) 0.02 s b) 0.2 s c) 0.5 s d) 2 s

(iii) Which of the following is a Rabi crop?

a) Paddy b) Wheat c) Maize d) Groundnut

(iv) The work done on an object is zero when the angle between force and
displacement is: a) 0° b) 45° c) 60° d) 90°

(v) The molecular mass of CaCO₃ is: a) 40 u b) 50 u c) 100 u d) 150 u

(vi) 1 kWh is equal to: a) 3.6 × 10³ J b) 3.6 × 10⁶ J c) 3.6 × 10⁻³ J d) 3.6 × 10⁻⁶ J

(vii) Which tissue makes up the husk of coconut?

a) Parenchyma b) Collenchyma c) Sclerenchyma d) Xylem

(viii) The tissue responsible for movement in our body is:

a) Epithelial tissue b) Connective tissue c) Muscular tissue d) Nervous tissue

(ix) Which of the following is a connective tissue?

a) Squamous epithelium b) Striated muscle c) Cartilage d) Neuron

(x) Meristematic tissue is characterized by:

a) Presence of large vacuoles
b) Presence of intercellular spaces
c) Rapid cell division
d) Highly specialized cells
Q.2 Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(i) The __________ of an atom is the average relative mass of its atoms as compared to an
atom of carbon-12.

(ii) The number of electrons in the valence shell of an element with atomic number 12 is
__________.

(iii) In SONAR, __________ waves are used to measure the depth of the sea.

(iv) The power of an object is defined as the rate of doing __________.

(v) __________ is the practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same
land without any definite pattern.

(vi) The chemical formula of aluminium chloride is __________.

(vii) The dead element present in phloem is __________.

(viii) __________ tissue stores fat in the human body.

Q.3 Assertion-Reason Questions:

(i) Assertion (A): Sound waves cannot travel through vacuum.

Reason (R): Sound waves are mechanical waves and require a material medium for
propagation.

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.

(ii) Assertion (A): Rutherford's model of atom could not explain the stability of atoms.
Reason (R): According to Rutherford's model, electrons revolve around the nucleus and
would lose energy and fall into the nucleus.

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.

(iii) Assertion (A): Both apical meristem and intercalary meristems are primary
meristems.
Reason (R): They appear early in the life of the plant and contribute to the formation of
the primary plant 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.

Q.4 Match the following columns:

Column A Column B

(i) Green manure (a) Cross-breeding of fish

(ii) Composite fish culture (b) Decomposition of organic matter

(iii) Photoperiodism (c) Duration of sunlight

(iv) Manure (d) Plants grown and turned into soil

(v) Sclerenchyma (e) Contractile proteins

(vi) Cardiac muscle (f) Lignin deposition

Q.5 State whether the following statements are True or False:

(i) The valency of an element with atomic number 8 is 2. ________

(ii) Echo can be heard if the distance between the source and the reflecting surface is
less than 10 m. ________

(iii) Mixed cropping helps in reducing the risk of crop failure. ________

(iv) Kinetic energy of an object is directly proportional to its velocity. ________

(v) Collenchyma tissue has dead cells with thick lignified walls. ________

(vi) Tendons connect muscle to bone. ________

SECTION B: VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (6 × 2 = 12 Marks)

Q.6 State the law of conservation of mass. Prove this law with a suitable chemical
reaction.

Q.7 Differentiate between manure and fertilizers (any two points).

Q.8 An atom of an element has 2 electrons in the K shell, 8 electrons in the L shell and 6
electrons in the M shell. Find its atomic number and valency.

Q.9 Why are ultrasonic waves used in SONAR? Calculate the depth of a sea if an
ultrasonic wave takes 2 seconds to return after reflection from the sea bed. (Speed of
sound in seawater = 1500 m/s)

Q.10 A force of 10 N acts on an object and displaces it by 5 m in the direction of force.

Calculate the work done. If the work is done in 2 seconds, what is the power?

Q.11 Write the chemical formulae for:

(i) Calcium phosphate
(ii) Ammonium sulphate

Q.12 Name the following tissues:

(i) Tissue that forms the inner lining of our mouth.
(ii) Tissue that connects muscle to bone in humans.
(iii) Tissue that transports food in plants.
(iv) Tissue present in the brain.

Q.13 Where is apical meristem found? What is its function?

SECTION C: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (7 × 3 = 21 Marks)

Q.14 Describe Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment. Write any three
observations and mention their significance.

Q.15 (a) Differentiate between a musical sound and noise.

(b) State the two laws of reflection of sound.
(c) Why are the ceilings of concert halls curved?
Q.16 (a) What is animal husbandry? Why is it important for farmers?
(b) Differentiate between indigenous and exotic breeds of cattle with one example each.

Q.17 (a) Define work and state its SI unit. When is work done said to be zero?
(b) Derive the relationship between kinetic energy and velocity. What happens to kinetic
energy when velocity is tripled?

Q.18 (a) State the law of conservation of energy.

(b) A ball is dropped from a height of 20 m. What energy transformations take place as
it falls? Does the total mechanical energy change? Justify.

Q.19 (a) Define a mole. Calculate the number of moles in 24 g of magnesium. (Atomic
mass of Mg = 24 u)
(b) Which has more number of atoms: 18 g of H₂O or 18 g of CH₄? (Atomic masses: H=1,
O=16, C=12)

Q.20 Differentiate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma on the basis of

their cell wall and functions.

Q.21 What is a neuron? Describe its structure and functions with the help of a labeled
diagram.

SECTION D: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (3 × 5 = 15 Marks)

Q.22 (a) Draw a labeled diagram of the Bohr model of an atom with atomic number 12
and mass number 24. Calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons.
(b) What were the two main drawbacks of Rutherford's atomic model?
(c) Hydrogen and oxygen combine in the ratio 1:8 by mass to form water. What mass of
oxygen is required to react completely with 4 g of hydrogen?

OR

(a) Write four postulates of Dalton's atomic theory.

(b) Which postulate explains the law of conservation of mass?
(c) Give two drawbacks of Dalton's theory.
(d) Calculate the molecular mass of Na₂CO₃. (Atomic masses: Na=23, C=12, O=16)

Q.23 (a) Explain the different types of irrigation practices used in India. Describe the drip
system of irrigation and state why it is best for water-scarce regions.
(b) Compare manure and fertilizers based on:
• Nutrient content
• Effect on soil health
• Production method

OR

(a) What is composite fish culture? Write its advantages.

(b) Write short notes on:

• Green manure
• Photoperiodism in plants

Q.24 (a) What is an echo? Calculate the minimum distance required to hear an echo
distinctly. (Speed of sound in air = 344 m/s)
(b) A sound wave has a frequency of 500 Hz and wavelength of 0.68 m. Calculate its
speed. Can this sound be heard by humans? Justify.
(c) An ultrasonic device receives an echo after 3 seconds. If the speed of sound in
seawater is 1531 m/s, find the depth of the sea.

OR

(a) A boy weighing 50 kg climbs 40 steps, each of height 15 cm, in 5 minutes. Calculate
the power developed. (g = 10 m/s²)
(b) An electric heater is rated 2000 W. How much energy (in kWh) does it use in 5 hours?
(c) A motor pump does 900 J of work in 30 seconds. Find its power in watts and
kilowatts.

Q.25 Describe the structure, location, and functions of the following tissues:
(a) Striated muscles
(b) Smooth muscles
(c) Cardiac muscles

OR

Give reasons for the following:

(a) Meristematic cells lack vacuoles.
 (b) Sclerenchyma tissues lack intercellular spaces.
(c) Pear fruit is crunchy and granular.
(d) Tree branches can bend in strong wind without breaking.
(e) Coconut husk is difficult to remove.

SECTION E: CASE-BASED QUESTIONS (2 × 4 = 8 Marks)

Q.26 Case Study: Structure of Atom

Rutherford performed an experiment where he bombarded a thin gold foil with alpha
particles. He observed that:

• Most of the alpha particles passed straight through the foil.

• Some particles were deflected by small angles.
• A very few particles (about 1 in 20,000) bounced back.

Based on these observations, he proposed the nuclear model of the atom.

(a) What did the observation that most alpha particles passed straight through indicate
about the atom? (1 mark)

(b) What did the bouncing back of a few alpha particles suggest? (1 mark)

(c) Why could Rutherford's model not explain the stability of an atom? (2 marks)

Q.27 Case Study: Improvement in Food Resources

A farmer has a field where he wants to maximize crop production while maintaining soil
health. He is confused whether to use manure or chemical fertilizers. His friend suggests
using both in an integrated manner. The farmer also wants to protect his crop from
pests without harming the environment.

(a) Give two advantages of using manure over fertilizers. (1 mark)

(b) Suggest two eco-friendly methods for pest control. (1 mark)

(c) Explain the concept of mixed cropping and state how it helps in risk management for
the farmer. (2 marks)

Q.28 Case Study: Animal Tissues

A person met with an accident in which two long bones of the hand were dislocated.
The doctor examined and explained that a specific connective tissue had been
damaged. Meanwhile, another patient was diagnosed with a heart condition where the
cardiac muscles were not functioning properly.

(a) Which tissue was most likely damaged in the dislocation case? What is its
function? (1 mark)

(b) Give three characteristic features of cardiac muscles. (2 marks)

(c) Why are cardiac muscles considered involuntary? (1 mark)