Self Assessment Paper

SCIENCE (086)
Class-9

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully.
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
(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.
(iii) Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should be
in the range of 50 to 80 words.
Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in
(vi)
the range of 80 to 120 words.
Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
(vii)

Section - A
(Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the
questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.)

Choose the most appropriate option:

[Link] property of gases allows them to be stored in cylinders under pressure? (1)
A. Diffusion
B. Compressibility
C. Combustibility
D. Fluidity

[Link] room temperature, water exists in liquid state because: (1)

A. It has fixed shape
B. It can flow and has fixed volume
C. It expands on heating
D. It has no intermolecular attraction

[Link] direct change of a solid into vapour is called: (1)

A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Sublimation
D. Melting
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4. According to Thomson’s atomic model, the atom is: (1)

A. Positively charged with no electrons
B. A sphere of positive charge with embedded electrons
C. Made only of neutrons
D. Negatively charged

5. Two atoms of the same element having equal atomic number but different mass
numbers are called: (1)
A. Isobars
B. Isotones
C. Isotopes
D. Allotropes

6. Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture of gases? (1)

A. Smoke
B. Fog
C. Air
D. Milk

7. Sugar is considered a pure substance because: (1)

A. It is sweet
B. It can be separated physically
C. It has fixed composition
D. It dissolves in water

8. Which cell organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? (1)

A. Ribosome
B. Nucleus
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Mitochondria

9. Which structure is larger in plant cells as compared to animal cells? (1)

A. Nucleus
B. Vacuole
C. Cytoplasm
D. Ribosome

10. Tendons connect: (1)

A. Bone to bone
B. Muscle to bone
C. Muscle to muscle
D. Bone to cartilage
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11. A connective tissue that stores fat is: (1)

A. Areolar tissue
B. Adipose tissue
C. Cartilage
D. Blood

12. Which tissue helps in healing wounds? (1)

A. Cartilage
B. Tendon
C. Areolar tissue
D. Muscular tissue

[Link] and displacement are equal when motion is: (1)

A. Circular
B. Oscillatory
C. Random
D. Straight line

14. Acceleration due to gravity is maximum at: (1)

A. Equator
B. Tropics
C. Poles
D. Everywhere same

15. Which of the following are exotic breeds of cows? (1)

A. Sahiwal and Red Sindhi
B. Jersey and Brown Swiss
C. Gir and Tharparkar
D. Ongole and Kankrej

16. Rearing of honey bees is known as: (1)

A. Pisciculture
B. Apiculture
C. Sericulture
D. Horticulture

17. Assertion: Water can exist in solid, liquid and gaseous states. (1)
Reason: Water has a high boiling point.

18. Assertion: Unicellular organisms can survive independently. (1)

Reason: They perform all vital life processes.

19. Assertion: Momentum is a vector quantity. (1)

Reason: It has magnitude and direction.

20. Assertion: Weeds reduce crop yield. (1)

Reason: They compete with crops for nutrients and water.
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SECTION B
(2 × 6 = 12)

21. Element X forms compounds XH3 and XCl3.

(a) Find the valency of X
(b) Is X a metal or non-metal
OR
Define work. Write its formula and SI unit.

22. Which chicken will produce more eggs: one kept in darkness or one kept in moderate light?
Give reason.
23. State any four functions of blood.
24. Write any two functions of epithelial tissue.
OR
State the role of:
(a) Cellulose in plant cell wall
(b) Folded membrane in mitochondria

25. Calculate electricity consumed in 30 days by a TV of 120 W used for 6 hours daily.
(Tariff = ₹2.50 per unit)

[Link] boxes of same mass have handles of different thickness.

Which box is harder to lift? Why?

SECTION C
(3 × 7 = 21)
27. What happens when a beam of light passes through a colloidal solution? Name the
phenomenon.

28. Name:
(a) Only liquid metal
(b) Only liquid non-metal
(c) Two gaseous non-metals
OR
Explain canal rays and name their discoverer.

29. Draw a labelled diagram of cardiac muscle and write one function.

30. To which tissue do bone and cartilage belong? Write one feature of each.
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31. Two sheets of paper, one flat and one crumpled, are dropped from a height.
Which reaches the ground first? Explain.

32. (a) Which has more inertia:

(i) A stone or a rubber ball of same size
(ii) An empty box or a box filled with clothes
(b) Give reasons:
(i) Leaves fall when a branch is shaken
(ii) Luggage is tied on the roof of a bus

33. Calculate the minimum distance required for an echo to be heard distinctly.
(Speed of sound = 340 m/s)

SECTION D
(5 × 3 = 15)
34. Describe the three isotopes of hydrogen with symbols.

OR

Define melting point. Explain why temperature remains constant during melting of ice.
Raisins are kept in plain water and sugar solution.

35. Explain the observations and related terms.

OR

Write the location of:

(a) Squamous epithelium
(b) Cuboidal epithelium
(c) Adipose tissue
(d) Striated muscle

36. Figure represents the speed time graph for a particle. Find the distance covered by the
particle between t = 10 min and t = 30 min.
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SECTION E
(4 × 3 = 12)

37. Read the following information and answer the questions based on
information and related studied concepts
Substance – 1. is brittle.
Substance – 2. melts at 5°C and boils at 150°C.
Substance – 3. has high melting point of 800°C.
Substance – 4. has melting point –169°C and boiling point –104°C.
Q1: What is physical state of substance – 4 at –150°C and –100°C?
Q2: What is physical state of substance – 1 and 3 at room temperature?
Q3: What is physical state of substance – 2 at 100°?
Q4: Out of substances – 1, 2, 3, 4 which one has strongest force of attraction?

38: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Plants have two main types of tissues: meristematic tissue (which helps in growth) and permanent tissue
(which performs specialized functions). Meristematic tissue is found at the tips of roots and shoots and
allows the plant to grow in length. It also occurs at the base of leaves in some plants, allowing regrowth.
Once meristematic cells divide, they differentiate and form permanent tissues that perform different
functions. For example, parenchyma stores food, collenchyma provides flexibility, and sclerenchyma
gives strength.

i. Where is apical meristem found in plants?

ii. How does meristematic tissue differ from permanent tissue?

iii. Why does cutting the tip of a plant shoot stop its growth?

39. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
A group of children tries to push a wooden box on a rough floor. At first, they push the box
lightly, but it does not move due to friction opposing their force. When they increase their effort,
the box remains stationary as the frictional force balances the applied force. Finally, they push
harder, and the box starts moving, indicating that an unbalanced force is acting on it.

i. What type of force is preventing the box from moving when a small force is applied?

ii. Explain why the box starts moving when the children push harder.

iii. How does this scenario relate to Newton’s First Law of Motion?
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Section - A
[Link] (B) is correct.
Explanation: Gases are highly compressible, so they can be stored in cylinders under high pressure.

[Link] (B) is correct.

Explanation: Water in liquid state can flow and has fixed volume but no fixed shape.

[Link] (C) is correct.

Explanation: Sublimation is the direct change of a solid into vapour without becoming liquid.

[Link] (B) is correct.

Explanation: Thomson model states atom is a positively charged sphere with electrons embedded in it.

[Link] (C) is correct.

Explanation: Isotopes have same atomic number but different mass numbers.

[Link] (C) is correct.

Explanation: Air is a homogeneous mixture of gases.

7. Option (C) is correct.

Explanation: A pure substance has fixed composition; sugar has definite chemical composition.

8. Option (D) is correct.

Explanation: Mitochondria release energy by respiration, so they are called powerhouse of the cell.

9. Option (B) is correct.

Explanation: Plant cells generally have a large central vacuole.

10. Option (B) is correct.

Explanation: Tendons connect muscles to bones.

11. Option (B) is correct.

Explanation: Adipose tissue stores fat in lipid-rich cells.

12. Option (C) is correct.

Explanation: Areolar tissue helps in repair of tissues and fills spaces inside organs.

13. Option (D) is correct.

Explanation: In straight-line motion without changing direction, distance equals magnitude of
displacement.

14. Option (C) is correct.

Explanation: g is maximum at poles and minimum at equator due to Earth’s shape and rotation.

[Link] (B) is correct.

Explanation: Jersey and Brown Swiss are exotic breeds.

16. Option (B) is correct.

Explanation: Apiculture is the rearing and management of honey bees.
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Assertion–Reason (17–20)

17. Option (B) is correct.

Explanation: Water exists in three states (true). High boiling point is true, but it is not the
complete reason for all three states.

18. Option (A) is correct.

Explanation: Unicellular organisms can survive independently because a single cell performs all
life processes.

19. Option (A) is correct.

Explanation: Momentum has magnitude and direction, so it is a vector quantity.

20. Option (A) is correct.

Explanation: Weeds reduce crop yield because they compete for nutrients, water, space and light.

SECTION B (Q21–Q26)
21. (a) Valency of X = 3
(b) X is metal / non-metal (generally, compounds like XH3 and XCl3 indicate valency 3; such elements
often behave as non-metals).

OR

Work is said to be done when a force produces displacement in a body.

W = F × s (force × displacement in direction of force)
SI unit: Joule (J)

22. The chicken kept in moderate light will produce more eggs.
Reason: Moderate light duration and intensity helps proper hormonal activity and improves egg-laying,
while darkness reduces laying output.

23. Any four functions of blood:

Transport of oxygen from lungs to tissues
Transport of carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs
Transport of nutrients (digested food) to body parts
Transport of hormones to target organs
(Also acceptable: removal of wastes, temperature regulation, immunity, clotting)

24. Any two functions of epithelial tissue:

Covers and protects body surfaces and organs
Helps in absorption and secretion (depending on type)

OR

(a) Cellulose provides rigidity and strength to plant cell wall

(b) Folded membrane (cristae) in mitochondria increases surface area for respiration and ATP formation
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25. Power = 120 W = 0.12 kW
Daily use = 6 h
Energy per day = 0.12 × 6 = 0.72 kWh = 0.72 unit
In 30 days = 0.72 × 30 = 21.6 units
Bill = 21.6 × 2.50 = ₹54.00

26. The box with the thinnest/smallest handle is harder to lift.

Reason: Smaller contact area increases pressure on the hand, making it feel heavier to lift.
All boxes have the same weight because mass is same.

SECTION C (Q27–Q33)
27. The path of light becomes visible when it passes through a colloidal solution because light gets scattered by
colloidal particles.
Phenomenon: Tyndall effect.

28. (a) Liquid metal: Mercury

(b) Liquid non-metal: Bromine
(c) Two gaseous non-metals: Hydrogen and Nitrogen
OR
Canal rays are positively charged rays produced in a discharge tube under low pressure.
They contain positively charged particles (protons).
Discovered by E. Goldstein.

29.

Labels: any two (example: muscle fibres, intercalated discs, nucleus, striations)
Function: Cardiac muscle contracts rhythmically to pump blood (heartbeat).
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30. Bone and cartilage belong to connective tissue.
Bone: Hard, rigid matrix with calcium salts; provides support and protection.
Cartilage: Flexible and elastic; smoothens joints and provides support where flexibility is needed.

31. If air resistance is considered: crumpled paper reaches first.

Reason: Flat sheet has larger surface area, so greater air resistance slows it down; crumpled sheet
experiences less air resistance.

32. (a)
(i) Stone has more inertia (greater mass).
(ii) Box filled with clothes has more inertia (greater mass).
(b)
(i) Leaves fall because branch moves suddenly but leaves tend to remain at rest due to inertia, so they
get detached.
(ii) Luggage is tied because during sudden start/stop it tends to maintain its state of motion/rest due to
inertia and may fall.

33. For distinct echo, time gap must be at least 0.1 s.

Distance travelled by sound in 0.1 s = 340 × 0.1 = 34 m
This is total to-and-fro distance, so minimum distance from reflector = 34/2 = 17 m

SECTION D (Q34–Q36)
34. Isotopes of hydrogen:
Protium: 1H1 (1 proton, 0 neutron)
Deuterium: 2H1 (1 proton, 1 neutron)
Tritium: 3H1 (1 proton, 2 neutrons)
OR
Melting point is the temperature at which a solid changes into liquid at atmospheric pressure.
During melting, temperature remains constant because the heat supplied is used as latent heat to overcome
intermolecular forces, not to increase temperature.
35. Raisins in plain water swell because water enters them by endosmosis (outside solution is hypotonic).
Raisins in concentrated sugar solution shrink because water moves out by exosmosis (outside solution is
hypertonic).
Shrinkage of protoplasm is called plasmolysis.
Hypotonic solution: solution having lower solute concentration than cell sap.
OR (locations)
(a) Squamous epithelium: lining of mouth / oesophagus / alveoli (any one)
(b) Cuboidal epithelium: kidney tubules / ducts of glands
(c) Adipose tissue: below skin / around organs
(d) Striated muscle: limbs / tongue (any one)
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36. We draw perpendicular lines from the 10-minute point and the 30-minute point to the time-axis
(fig.). The distance covered is equal to the area of the rectangle ABCD. Its value is:
ABCD = (30 min − 10 min) × (10 km/h)
= 20 min × 10 km/h
= 20/60 h × 10 km/h
= 10/3 km

SECTION E (Q37–Q39)
37. (1) At –150°C: Substance – 4 will be in the liquid state.
At –100°C: Substance – 4 will be in the gaseous state.

Melting Point of Substance 4 = -169°C:

At temperatures above -169°C, the substance is no longer solid and becomes a liquid.
Boiling Point of Substance 4 = -104°C:
At temperatures above -104°C, the substance is no longer liquid and becomes a gas.
At -150°C, the temperature is above the melting point (-169°C) but below the boiling point (-104°C),
so Substance 4 is a liquid.
At -100°C, the temperature is above both the melting point (-169°C) and the boiling point (-104°C),
so Substance 4 is a gas.

(2) Substance – 1:
The physical state cannot be determined solely based on the information that it is brittle.
However, substances that are brittle are often solids at room temperature.
Substance – 3: Solid.
Substance – 1: Brittle substances are typically solid (e.g., certain metals, minerals, and salts).
Substance – 3: With a high melting point of 800°C,
it will be in the solid state at room temperature (~25°C).

(3) It will be in a liquid state.

The melting point of Substance – 2 is 5°C, and its boiling point is 150°C. Therefore, at 100°C, Substance – 2
will be in the liquid state.

(4) Substance 3 has strongest forces of attraction. The strength of the force of attraction between particles can
be inferred from the melting point. Substance – 3 has the highest melting point (800°C), indicating that it has
the strongest force of attraction between its particles.
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(38)(i) The apical meristem is found at the tips of roots and shoots of plants.

(ii) Difference between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue:

Meristematic tissue consists of cells that divide continuously and help in the growth of the plant, whereas
permanent tissue consists of cells that do not divide and perform specific functions such as storage,
support, and transport.

(iii) Cutting the tip of a plant shoot stops its growth because the apical meristem is removed, which is
responsible for the increase in length of the plant.

(39) i. The force preventing the motion of the box is friction, which acts in the opposite direction of
the applied force.

ii. The box starts moving because when the applied force becomes greater than the force of friction,
there is an unbalanced force acting on the box, which changes its state of rest to motion.

iii. This scenario illustrates Newton’s First Law of Motion, which states that an object remains in its
state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force. Initially, the
forces were balanced, but once the applied force exceeded friction, motion began.