Class 9 Science – Test Paper 2

Chapter: Tissues (NCERT Pattern)

Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 50

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)

Choose the correct option.

1. Which tissue is known as the packing tissue in plants?

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

2. The tissue responsible for secondary growth is:

a) Apical meristem
b) Intercalary meristem
c) Lateral meristem
d) Permanent tissue

3. Which tissue contains chloroplasts and performs photosynthesis?

a) Chlorenchyma
b) Aerenchyma
c) Xylem
d) Phloem

4. Sieve tubes are present in:

a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Epidermis
d) Cork

5. Cork cells are:

a) Living
b) Dead
c) Dividing
d) Photosynthetic

6. Which epithelial tissue is found in the lining of blood vessels?

a) Cuboidal
b) Squamous
c) Ciliated
d) Glandular

7. Tendons connect:
a) Bone to bone
b) Muscle to bone
c) Muscle to muscle
d) Bone to cartilage

8. Ligaments connect:
a) Muscle to bone
b) Bone to bone
c) Muscle to muscle
d) Bone to cartilage

9. Which muscle is found in the heart?

a) Smooth muscle
b) Skeletal muscle
c) Cardiac muscle
d) Voluntary muscle

10. The longest cell in the human body is:

a) RBC
b) Neuron
c) Muscle cell
d) Platelet

Section B – Assertion and Reason (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Choose the correct option.

A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation.

B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation.

C. Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D. Assertion is false but Reason is true.

11.
Assertion: Xylem transports water.
Reason: Xylem consists mostly of dead cells.

12.
Assertion: Blood is a connective tissue.
Reason: It transports substances throughout the body.

13.
Assertion: Collenchyma provides flexibility.
Reason: Its cells have unevenly thickened corners.

14.
Assertion: Neurons can divide throughout life.
Reason: They contain nuclei.

15.
Assertion: Cardiac muscles work continuously.
Reason: They are involuntary muscles.
Section C – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

16. Name four simple permanent tissues.

17. What are companion cells?

18. Why are sclerenchyma cells dead?

19. Give two differences between tendon and ligament.

20. Name any four components of blood.

Section D – Short Answer Questions (3 × 5 = 15 Marks)

21. Explain the structure and functions of epithelial tissue.

22. Describe the structure and function of xylem.

23. Explain the functions of connective tissue with suitable examples.

24. Draw a labelled diagram of a neuron and explain its parts.

25. Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles.

Section E – Case Study (5 Marks)

Read the passage carefully.

A gardener observed that the tip of a young plant was cut accidentally. After a few days, the plant
stopped growing in height but started becoming thicker. Another plant kept in a waterlogged area
developed tissues with large air spaces.

Answer the following:

26.
a) Which tissue is responsible for increase in height? (1)

b) Which tissue causes increase in thickness? (1)

c) Name the tissue with large air spaces. (1)

d) What is the function of these air spaces? (2)

Section F – Long Answer Question (5 Marks)

27. Compare Plant Tissues and Animal Tissues under the following headings:

 Growth

 Living cells

 Cell wall
  Movement

 Types

 Examples

Answer Key

Section A

1. c

2. c

3. a

4. b

5. b

6. b

7. b

8. b

9. c

10. b

Section B

11. A

12. A

13. A

14. C

15. A

Section C

16. Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma, Epidermis (or mention simple permanent tissues
as appropriate).

17. Living cells associated with sieve tubes that help in food transport.

18. Due to heavy lignin deposition and loss of protoplasm.

19.

 Tendon: Muscle to bone; less elastic.

 Ligament: Bone to bone; elastic.

20. Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, Platelets.

Section D

21. Covers body surfaces, protects, absorbs, secretes; types include squamous, cuboidal,
columnar, ciliated, glandular.

22. Xylem consists of tracheids, vessels, fibres, and parenchyma; transports water and minerals
and provides support.

23. Connective tissues bind organs, support the body, transport materials, and store fat;
examples: blood, bone, cartilage, adipose tissue.

24. Diagram should include dendrites, cell body, nucleus, axon, myelin sheath, and axon
terminals; explain functions of each.

25.

Voluntary Muscles Involuntary Muscles

Under conscious control Not under conscious control

Skeletal muscles Smooth muscles

Attached to bones Found in internal organs

Section E

26.

a) Apical meristem
b) Lateral meristem
c) Aerenchyma
d) They store air and help aquatic plants float and exchange gases.

Section F

Plant tissues grow mainly at meristems, many cells are dead and have cell walls, while animal tissues
grow throughout the body, are mostly living, lack cell walls, and are specialized for movement and
coordination.

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Class 9 ncert science chapter tissues in action test paper

Class 9 Science Test Paper

Chapter: Tissues in Action (NCERT – Exploration)

Time: 1½ Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
Instructions

 Attempt all questions.

 Draw neat labelled diagrams wherever required.

 Write answers in your own words.

 The question paper follows the latest NCERT concepts on tissues.

Section A – MCQs (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)

Choose the correct option.

1. A tissue is:
a) Group of organs
b) Group of similar cells performing a specific function
c) Group of systems
d) Group of organisms

2. Which tissue is responsible for the increase in the length of a stem?

a) Lateral meristem
b) Apical meristem
c) Permanent tissue
d) Sclerenchyma

3. Which plant tissue stores food?

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

4. The thickening of cell walls with lignin is found in:

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

5. Which tissue transports water in plants?

a) Phloem
b) Xylem
c) Collenchyma
d) Epidermis

6. Which animal tissue covers the surface of organs?

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

7. Blood is a type of:

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

8. Which muscle works without our conscious control?

a) Skeletal muscle
b) Cardiac muscle
c) Smooth muscle
d) Both b and c

9. Neurons are found in:

a) Bone tissue
b) Blood
c) Nervous tissue
d) Cartilage

10. The main function of phloem is:

a) Transport of water
b) Food transport
c) Mechanical support
d) Photosynthesis

Section B – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

11. Define tissue.

12. Why are tissues important in multicellular organisms?

13. Name the two major categories of plant tissues.

14. State any two differences between xylem and phloem.

15. Write any two functions of epithelial tissue.

Section C – Short Answer Questions (3 × 4 = 12 Marks)

16. Differentiate between:

 Meristematic tissue

 Permanent tissue

(Write at least three differences.)

17. Explain the structure and functions of:

 Parenchyma

 Collenchyma

 Sclerenchyma
18. Describe the four major types of animal tissues with one function of each.

19. Why is blood called a connective tissue? Explain with suitable reasons.

Section D – Long Answer Questions (4 × 2 = 8 Marks)

20. Draw neat labelled diagrams of:

 Xylem

 Phloem

Write two functions of each.

21. Compare Plant Tissues and Animal Tissues on the basis of:

 Growth

 Living/Dead cells

 Function

 Cell wall

 Examples

Answer Key

Section A

1. b

2. b

3. a

4. c

5. b

6. c

7. b

8. d

9. c

10. b
Section B

11. A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

12.

 Division of labour

 Greater efficiency

 Better organization of body functions

13.

 Meristematic tissue

 Permanent tissue

14.

Xylem Phloem

Transports water and minerals Transports food

Mostly dead cells Mostly living cells

15.

 Protection

 Absorption

 Secretion

 Exchange of gases (any two)

Section C

16. Differences:

Meristematic Tissue Permanent Tissue

Cells divide continuously Cells do not divide

Thin cell walls Thick or thin walls

Dense cytoplasm Large vacuoles

Meristematic Tissue Permanent Tissue

Responsible for growth Performs specific functions

17.

 Parenchyma: Living cells; stores food and water.

 Collenchyma: Living cells with uneven thickening; provides flexibility.

 Sclerenchyma: Dead cells with lignified walls; provides strength.

18.

 Epithelial tissue – Protection

 Connective tissue – Support and transport

 Muscular tissue – Movement

 Nervous tissue – Transmission of impulses

19.
Blood is a connective tissue because it connects different body parts by transporting oxygen,
nutrients, hormones, and wastes throughout the body.

Section D

20.

 Xylem: Conducts water and minerals; provides mechanical support.

 Phloem: Transports food; distributes sugars to all plant parts.

21.

Plant Tissues Animal Tissues

Growth occurs only in meristematic regions Growth occurs throughout the body

Many tissues are dead Mostly living tissues

Provide support and transport Enable movement, coordination, and protection

Plant Tissues Animal Tissues

Cell wall present Cell wall absent

Example: Xylem, Phloem Example: Blood, Muscle, Nerve

Total Marks: 40