CLASS IX - SCIENCE
Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- The question paper consists of 30 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
- Use of a calculator is not permitted.
- Use of the log table, if necessary, is allowed.
- Answer should be brief and to the point.
- Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
Section A (1 mark each)
1. Define matter. Give one example.
2. State two properties of a colloid.
3. What is meant by valency of an element?
4. Name the structural and functional unit of life.
5. What is the SI unit of work?
6. Write one difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.
Section B (2 marks each)
7. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes with one example each.
8. Write the electronic configuration of chlorine (Z=17).
9. Why is cell called the structural unit of life?
10. Give two differences between distance and displacement.
11. State the law of conservation of energy with an example.
12. Why are green plants called autotrophs?
Section C (3 marks each)
13. Define latent heat of fusion. Why is it called hidden heat?
14. State three postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory.
15. What happens when (a) a plant cell is placed in hypotonic solution, (b) in hypertonic solution,
and (c) in isotonic solution?
16. A car moves with a uniform velocity of 72 km/h for 5 seconds. Find the distance covered by it.
17. Explain the process of photosynthesis with a balanced chemical equation.
18. A force of 5 N is applied on a body of mass 2 kg. Find its acceleration.
Section D (5 marks each)
19. (a) State three characteristics of particles of matter. (b) Draw a diagram to show the
arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
20. (a) Define the term atomic number and mass number. (b) Write the electronic configuration of
magnesium (Z=12) and sodium (Z=11).
21. Explain the structure and functions of mitochondria with a labelled diagram.
22. Derive the expression for kinetic energy of a body of mass m moving with velocity v.
23. (a) Write differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (b) Explain an experiment to
show that CO■ is released during respiration.
24. The velocity-time graph of a car is shown. Calculate (i) acceleration, (ii) distance travelled in 10
s, and (iii) retardation.