Class 9 – Science Test
Section A: Assertion–Reasoning Questions
(1 × 5 = 5 marks)
Directions: Choose the correct option:
(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. A: Crop protection is necessary to increase agricultural yield.
R: Crops are damaged by weeds, pests and diseases.
2. A: Muscle tissues help in movement of the body.
R: Muscle cells are long, contractile and elastic.
3. A: The force acting on a body is directly proportional to the rate of change of
momentum.
R: This statement represents Newton’s Second Law of Motion.
4. A: Kinetic energy of a body depends on its mass and velocity.
R: Kinetic energy is given by \frac{1}{2}mv^2.
5. A: An ion carries an electric charge.
R: Ions are formed by loss or gain of electrons.
Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(1 × 15 = 15 marks)
6. Which of the following is a chemical method of crop protection?
(a) Hand weeding
(b) Crop rotation
(c) Use of pesticides
(d) Ploughing
7. Which tissue connects muscles to bones?
(a) Ligament
(b) Tendon
(c) Cartilage
(d) Areolar tissue
8. The SI unit of force is:
(a) Joule
(b) Newton
(c) Watt
(d) Pascal
9. According to Newton’s Second Law, force is equal to:
(a) Mass × velocity
(b) Mass ÷ acceleration
(c) Mass × acceleration
(d) Velocity ÷ time
10. The energy possessed by a moving object is called:
(a) Potential energy
(b) Mechanical energy
(c) Kinetic energy
(d) Heat energy
11. Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?
(a) Na⁺
(b) Cl⁻
(c) SO₄²⁻
(d) Mg²⁺
12. The molecular mass of water (H₂O) is:
(a) 16 u
(b) 17 u
(c) 18 u
(d) 20 u
13. The nucleus of an atom contains:
(a) Electrons only
(b) Protons only
(c) Neutrons only
(d) Protons and neutrons
14. Which tissue is found in the lining of mouth?
(a) Cuboidal epithelium
(b) Squamous epithelium
(c) Columnar epithelium
(d) Glandular epithelium
15. Work is said to be done when:
(a) Force is applied
(b) Object moves without force
(c) Force causes displacement
(d) Energy is conserved
16. Which subatomic particle determines the atomic number?
(a) Neutron
(b) Electron
(c) Proton
(d) Nucleus
17. Which weed control method involves chemicals?
(a) Mechanical method
(b) Biological method
(c) Chemical method
(d) Cultural method
18. Momentum of an object depends on:
(a) Mass only
(b) Velocity only
(c) Mass and velocity
(d) Acceleration
19. Valency of oxygen is:
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
20. Unit of work is:
(a) Newton
(b) Joule
(c) Watt
(d) Pascal
Section C: Very Short Answer Questions
(2 × 5 = 10 marks)
21. What are weeds? Name one method to control them.
22. Name any two types of animal connective tissues.
23. Write the mathematical expression of Newton’s Second Law of Motion.
24. Define kinetic energy.
25. Calculate the molecular mass of CO₂.
Section D: Short Answer Questions
(3 × 5 = 15 marks)
26. Explain any three methods of crop protection management.
27. Describe the structure and function of any one type of muscle tissue.
28. A body of mass 5 kg is moving with a velocity of 4 m/s. Calculate its momentum.
29. Derive the expression for kinetic energy of a body.
30. Explain Rutherford’s model of atom with two limitations.
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