HALFYEARLY EXAMINATION-2025-26

CLASS-IX
SUBJECT-SCIENCE (086)
Time :3 Hrs. M.M. : 80
No. of Pages 15
No. of Qs. 39
General Instructions :
(i) This question paper consists of 39 guestions in 3 sections.
Section A is
Biology, Section B is Chemistry and Section C is Physics.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is
provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these
questions.

SECTION-A

Q1. Leucoplast are abundant in roots cells of plants like carrot and potatoes
because :
(1)

(A) They help in photosynthesis.

(B) They store nutrients like starch.
(C) They give color to roots.
(D) They absorb water from soil.

Q2. A leaf peel is left in concentrated sugar solution for 50 minutes. The most
likely cellular response observed is (1)

(A) Plasmolysis occurs due to water loss.

(B) Water moves inside the cells and causes them to burst.

(C) No change would occur in the cell size.

(D) Guard cells gain water to close the stomata.

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 Four statements about the
iven below chaacteristic features of parenchyma tissue
are
(1)
i)
Contains lignin in cell walls.
(ii) Cells are thick walled and
compact.
iii) Performs functions like storage of food.
(iv) Cells are living and thin walled.
The Correct statements are
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iü) and (iüi)
(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (iv)

Q4. In agiven diagram, which label correctly identifies the companion cell?(1)
1

hloem
(B) 2
(A) 1
(D) 4
(C) 3
Students in lieu of Q. 4
Visually impaired
Alternative Question for
plants is
Q4. Function of Phloem tissue in
(A) Transport of food
(B) Transpiration

(C) Photosynthesis

(D) Transport of water

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 Q5. If the Golgi complex in a
cell stops functioning properly, which of the following
processes would be directly affected?
(A) Photosynthesis (1)

(B) Protein synthesis

(C) Protein modification and packaging
(D) Cellular respiration

Q6. Identify the correct statement (1)

(A) Epidermal tissue forms a continuous layer with large intercellular spaces.

(B) In desert plants, epidermis has a thick waxy coating of cutin.

(C) Stomata are absent in the epidermis of the leaves.
(D) Epidermal layer of roots performs photosynthesis.
Q7. Amoeba obtains its food from its external environment by a process known
as :
(1)

(A) exocytosis (B) karyokinesis

(C) cytokinesis (D) endocytosis

The following two questions consist of two statements-Assertion (A) and

Reason (R), Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate option
given below :
(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 ofA.

(C) Ais true but R is false.

(D) Ais false but R is true.

Q8. Assertion (A) :In aquaticplants, the parenchymatous cells having large air
cavities are called aerenchyma. (1)

Reason (R): The cavities of aerenchyma provide buoyancy to aquatic plants

to help them afloat.
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Q9. Assertion (A) : Rough endoplasmic reticulum looks rough under the
microscope because it has particles called ribosomes attached to its surface. (1
Reason (R) : Ribosomnes are the sites of synthesis of lipids.
o10 Students of class 9 were taken to the biodiversity park on an educational trip.
There they observed mature tree trunk and young plant stems. Describe the
difference between the structure of the outer layers of the trunk of a tree
and a young stem. (2)

Q1l. Attempt either option A

or B: (2)

A. A white blood cell detects a bacterial invader in the human body. The
cell engulfs the bacteria and breaks it down using enzymes.
(i) Which organelle helps the cell to destroy the bacteria ?
(Gi) Mention the other common name of this organelle. Why is it called
so ?
OR
ribosomes is
(B) A double membrane organelle having its own DNA and
specialized for aerobic respiration and ATP production.
(i) Name the cell organelle responsible for energy production.
(ii) How is the structure of this organelle modified to perform its
function ?

Observe
Q12. The diagram given below shows a type of conducting tissue in plants.
(3)
the diagram and answer the questions that follow :
End wall with
petoretiona

PA

Cet wala

L M
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 A Identify L. and M.
B. Vaseuar tissue is considered as a distinctive feature for the Survival of
plants in the terrestrial environment' Give reasons for the above
statement.

Alternative Question for Visually Impaired Students

in lieu of Q. 12
Mention their importance for the
Q12. List the different elements of Xylenm tissue.
environment.
survival of plants in the terrestrial
following: (3)
Draw a neat diagram of a Plant Cell. Identify and label the
Q13.
activities of the cell.
(i) Part that controls all the
cell.
(ii) Part that provides rigidity to the
provides turgidity to the cell.
(iii) Part filled with cell sap and
which contains
cell memnbrane and nucleus
(iv) Fluid content between the
many specialized cell organelles.
Impaired Students in lieu of
Q. 13
Alternative Question for Visually
points of
Q13. Differentiate between Plant Cell and Animal Cell. Give any three
difference.
an experiment in which she took a raw egg and placed in
Q14. Riya conducted
shell dissolved, only the membrane
dilute hydrochloric acid. After few hours the
translucent. She then soaked the egg in
remained, making the egg soft and
concentrated salt solution for 8 hours.
questions (4)
Based on the given information, answer the following

Attempt either sub part A or B:

A. Name and define the process occurring in the above experiment.
OR

B. Does absorption of water by plant roots take place by the above process ?
Justify giving reasons.
C. What would happen if Riya used sugar solution instead of salt water?

D. What would happen if Riya used a boiled egg in the above experiment ?
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 Q15. Attempt either option A or B (5)
A. Sourav noticed that growth of plants in his garden occurs only in certain
specific regions.
(i) Which type of tissue is responsible for the growth in plants ?
(i1) Enlist two characteristics of the tisSue that enable it to pertorn
this function.
function
(11) Based on their location in plant body state the names &&
of this type of tissue.
OR
under the microscope,
(B) While studying the section of young plant stem
to the stem
Anil observed a type of plant tissue that provided flexibility
and helped it bend without breaking.
microscope.
(i) Identify the plant tissue Anil observed under the
Describe a structural feature of this tissue
that helps it to perform
(ii)
its function.
from the tissue present in the
(iii) Explain how this tissue is different name
husk of coconut in terms ofits cell wall structure. State the
in the husk of coconut.
and function of the tissue found

State one location in the plant where this tissue is commonly found.
(iv)
SECTION-B

(1)
given below :
Q16. Examples of some mixtures are
(2) Seawater
(1) Fog
(4) Salt solution
(3) Smoke
classified as colloids are:
The mixtures which can be
(B) 1 and 3
(A) 2 and 4
(C) 1and 2 (D) 3and 4

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 Q7. Cooking gan in known an LG (Gufhed tk so.
liquefed

(A when prexure in inerenned and temperature in terennesh

B) when tenperature is incrensed nd pre%Hure in dereane:rj
(C) when pressure as well as temperature both are decreiuueet
increaned
(D) when preSAure as well as temperature both are

Q18. A: Melting of Iron Metal.

B: Rusting of Iron Metal.
the statement which is truf
After analysing statements given below, choose
for bot.h Aand B:
physical change.
(A) A is a chemical change, Bis a
(B) Both A and B are chemical changes.
(C) Both A and B are physical changes.
chemical change.
(D) A is a physical change, B is a
melting points of four solids P, Q, Rand S are 470 K, 635 K, 175 K and
Q19. The
of attraction between their
289 K respectively. The increasing order of force
(1)
particles is

(A) P < Q R<S

(B) Q < R<S <P

(C) R <S < P<Q
(D) R <Q < P<S

Q20. Given below are some mixtures, which of them is homogeneous in nature? (1)
(A) Soil (B) Wood

(C) Sugar solution (D) Coal

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o21 The table below shows the properties of three substances
Y
X
Have fixed shape
Neither have fixed Not having fixed shape
and fixed volume. shape nor fixed but have fixed volume.
volume.

Particles are close

Particles are far Particles are close together
together and are apart and moving but moving randomly.
arranged in a randomly.
regular pattern.

substance(s) is(are) NOT in gaseous

state ?
Out of X. Y and Z which
substance Y only (B) Both substances X and Y
(A)
substance Z only (D) Both substances X and Z
(C)
antiseptic properties. This solution is made by dissolving:
Q22. Tincture of iodine has
Iodide
(1)
(A) Iodine in Potassium

(B) Iodine in Vaseline

(C) Iodine in Water

(D) Iodine in Alcohol

s t a t e m e n t s - A s s e r t i o n (A) and
Reason
consists of two
The following question appropriate option given below
:
by selecting the
(R). Answer these questions
explanation of A.
A. true, and R is the correct
Both A and R are
and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A
C. A is true but R is false.

D. Ais false but R is true.

(1)
Q23. Assertion (A) : Sulphur is an element.
down into simpler substances usinB
Keason (R) : Sulphur can be broken
chemical reactions.
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 incense stick is lighted in one corner of a room its fragrance spreads
Q24. When an potassiumn permanganate
crystal of
in the whole room. Similarly when we drop a water
glass of water, the purple colour slowly spreads throughout the
into a
involved in the above activities and
without stirring. Identify the process (2)
define it. (3)

Q25. Attempt either ontion A or B

states can be
matter exists in three states and these
A. We alI know that t e m p e r a t u r e and
conditions of
changed into one another by changing the interconversion of three
states
figure to show
pressure. Draw a cyclic Vaporisation, Condensation
processes- Fusion,
label the
of matter and
and Solidification.
OR
sublimation. Draw a well
to vapour is called
B. Conversion of solid directly
showing the sublimation process of Camphor.
labelled diagram
in lieu of Q. 25
Question for Visually Impaired Students
Alternative
:
Q25. A. Give reason for the following
constant during the
change of state.
(i) Temperature remains

(ii) Ice floats on water.

are able to compress it.
(iii) Sponge is solid yet we
OR

as matter
B. (i) Which of the following are considered
Glass, Book, Thought, Cold
(ii) What is the physical state of
water at 100°C ?
glass containing
(iii) Water droplets are seen on the outer surface of a
ice cold water. Why ?
the concentration
Q26. If 50 ml of alcohol is mixed with l50 ml of water, calculate
the
of this solution in terms of volume by volume percentage of solution. Will
added to
concentration increase or decrease if the same amount of alcohol is
100 ml of water ? (3)

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 up in the sun Or water fronm an
Q27. We often observe that wet clothes dry
situations the proce
uncovered bowl slowly changes into vapour. In both the
involved is Evaporation'. During this process the change of state takes place
from liquid to gas at any temperature below its boiling point. Temperature,
Humidity, surface area and Wind speed are some of the factors which affect
the rate of evaporation. It causes cooling, which is why our palms feel cool
when we put some acetone or perfume on it. (4)

On the basis of information given above, answer the following questions:

A. Why do wet clothes dry faster on a hot and windy day?

B. After a hot sunny day, people sprinkle water on the roof or open ground.
Why ?

Attempt either Sub part C or D:

C. How does evaporation help in keeping the water cool in an earthen pot
during summer ? Explain.
OR

D. Why should we wear cotton clothes in summer? Explain.

Q28. Attemnpt either sub part A or B: (5)

A. During a classroom activity, the teacher gave students two sanples.

Sample A was beaten into thin sheets and conducted heat well.
Sample Bwas poor conductor of heat and electricity.
Based on the observations, answer the following :
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 (i) Jdentify whether Sample A and Sample B are metals or non-mnetals.
(ii)
State two physical properties shown by each sample (Other than
stated above).

sample A and sample B.

(iii) Give any two examples of
OR
filings with sulphur powder and
B. In aclass activity, a student mixed iron follows:
regarding sample Pwere as
formed sample P. His observations

(a) Sample P was greyish-yellow.

separate the iron filings
from the sample P.
(b) A magnet could
properties, he
the sample P turned black and showed new
On heating, magnet.
formed was not attracted by a
called it Sample G. Sample Q
Based on this activity, answer
the following :
mixture or compound giving
(i) Classify sample P and sample Q as
reason for each.

HCi is added to sample P and

(iü) Name the gases produced if dil
sample Q?
chemical change.
(iüi) VWhich sample's formation - P or Q, represents a
Justify.
SECTION-C

Q29. The numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is: (1)
(A) Always less than 1l (B) Always equal to 1

(C) Always more than 1 (D) Equal to or less than 1

Q30. A pillion rider is sitting on a scooter which is moving with a constant speed.
On sudden application of the brake, the pillion rider would (1)

(A) Move backward (B) Move forward

(C) Move sideways (D) Be unaffected

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 The following question consist of two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason
belo :
(R).Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option given
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)
Q31. Assertion (A) : The value of g is greater at poles than at equator.
Reason (R) : Radius of the earth increases from poles to the equator.
Q32. The following table gives the distance travelled by the bodies A, B and C at
various instants of time : (2)

Time (seconds) Distance Travelled

(metre)
A B

20 20 20

40 56 80
2
60 80 180
3
80 110 320
4
100 158 500
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following questions
Examine the above data carefully and answer the
A. Which of the bodies is moving with
(i) constant speed,
constant acceleration,
(ii)
?
(iii) non uniform acceleration
B. Which of the bodies covers maximum distance in the 3rd second 2

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 Three speed time graphs are given below:
33. (2)

tUme tine

(b)
(a)

time
(c)
the case of
Which graph represents
upwards and returning
to the hand of the
ball thrown vertically
A. A
thrower ?
then accelerating?
B. A body decelerating to a constant speed and
Visually impaired Students in lieu of Q. 33
Alternative Question for
displacement.
difference between distance and
Q33. Write two points of
(2)
Q34. Attempt either optionA Or B:
with a uniform acceleration of 0.1
m/s?
A. A bus starting from rest moves
distance travelled by the bus.
for 2 minutes. Find the speed acquired and
OR

B. Shatabdi Express starting from rest attains a velocity of

108 km/hr in
find the value of
2 min. Assunming the acceleration to be uniform,
(i) acceleration

(ii) distance travelled by the train for attaining this velocity.

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 Q35. State the Universal law of gravitation. Give the mathematical expression for
the force of gravitation existing between two bodies of mass mn and M
separated by a distance R between them. Can this force be repulsive in
nature ?
(3)
Q36. A motorcyclist drives from A to B with a uniform speed of 30 km/h and
returns along the same path with a speed of 20 kmn/h. Find its average speed
(3)
Q37. Amit is swimming in a swimming pool by pushing the
water. (3)
A. Identify the agent exerting force of action and force of reaction.
B. How are these forces related in magnitude and direction ?
C. Why do these forces not cancel each other ?

Q38. Momentum in asimple way is the quantity of motion. It is an essential

concept of Physics. The first law of motion indicates that when an unbalanced
external force acts on an object, its velocity changes i.e. the object gets
accelerated. Further change in velocity means there is change in body's
momentum. The amount of change in velocity of a body depends upon the
time period for which the external force is applied. Newton stated his second
law of motion in terms of momentum which states that the rate of change
of momentum of an object is proportioanl to the applied unbalanced force in
the direction of force. (4)

Based on your understanding, answer the following questions :

A. Calculate the force required to produce an acceleration of 2m/s2 on a
mass of 200 g.

B. What happens to the momentum of a body when its velocity is doubled

and nass is halved ?

Attempt either option C or D:

C. Show that Newton's first law of motion can be deduced from second law.

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 D. An object of mass 100 kg is accelerated uniformly from a velocity of
5m/s to 8m/s in 6 s. Calculate the initial and final momnentum of the
obiect. Also find the magnitude of the force exerted on the object.
option A or B: (5)
Q39. Attempt either
Earth and radius
(i) Tf aplanet existed whose mass is half that of the
A. be the value of acceleration
is twice that of the Earth, what would
(Given: acceleration due to gravity of
due to gravity of that planet.
Earth is 10 m/s).
circular
stone tied with a string in a horizontal
(Gi) A bov is whirling a
responsible for keeping
the stone in circular
path. Name the force
?
stone move if the string breaks
path. How would the
OR

the motion of a car along a straight

velocity-time graph for
B. (i) The
horizontal road is given below.

20
A B
15

(m/s) 10
5

¡D E

2 4 6 8 10 12

t (sec)
(a) Name the physical quantity represented by the slope of v-t
graph. Write its SI unit
(b) Which part of the graph represents (i) retardation (ii) uniform
motion ?

(c) Calculate the distance travelled by the car from 4th to 10th
second.

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Alternative Question for Visually Impaired Students in lieu of Q. 39(B) sub part ()
B. (i) A body is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 100 m/s.
Calculate
(a) Time taken to reach the maximum height
(b) Maximum height reached by body
(c) Velocity after 5 seconds (Given g = 10 m/s²)

(ii) Give any two points of difference between g and G.