DAYANAND ANGLO VEDIC PUBLIC SCHOOL, AIROLI
SAMPLE PAPER (2025-26)
ANNUAL EXAM
STD : IX SUBJECT: SCIENCE MAX MARKS: 80
General Instructions:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions 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.
1. Which characteristic of meristematic cells primarily contributes to their ability to continuously divide and
form new tissues in plants? 1
(i) Presence of thin cellulosic cell walls (ii) Lack of vacuoles
(iii) Dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei (iv) Presence of thick cellulosic cell walls
Choose the correct option:
A. (i) and (iii) B. (i), (iii)and (iv) C. (ii) and (iv) D. (i), (ii)and (iii)
2. Which type of irrigation system is most suitable for areas with insufficient or irregular canal flow? 1
A. Dug wells B. Tube wells C. River lift systems D. Tanks
3. Alex conducts an experiment with a de-shelled egg by placing it first in pure water and then in a 1
concentrated salt solution. What will be the observations in each condition?
PURE WATER CONCENTRATED SALT SOLUTION
A. Egg swells Egg remains unchanged
B.Egg shrinks Egg swells
C.Egg swells Egg shrinks
D.Egg remains unchanged Egg shrinks
4. How do substances like CO2 move in and out of the cell? 1
A. Osmosis B. Active transport C. Diffusion D. Endocytosis
5. Which of the following is NOT a factor for which variety improvement is done? 1
A. Higher yield B. Improved quality
C. Increased soil salinity D. Biotic and abiotic resistance
6. The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by 1
A. Golgi apparatus B.Plasma membrane
C. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum D. Mitochondria
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, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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Std:IX Sub-Science
, 7. Assertion (A): Chromosomes are composed of DNA and proteins. 1
Reason (R): Chromosomes are visible as thread-like structures in non-dividing cells.
8. Assertion (A): Nerve impulses allow us to move our muscles and enable rapid responses to stimuli in 1
animals.
Reason (R): Many nerve fibres bound together by connective tissue make up a nerve.
9. Attempt either option A or B
A. What traits are aimed for the cross-breeding of Indian breeds like Aseel with foreign breeds like 2
Leghorn?
OR
B. What are the key practices involved in organic farming that promote sustainable agricultural systems?
10. A. Why are prokaryotic cells considered structurally simpler but functionally efficient? 2
B. How are chloroplasts and mitochondria similar in terms of genetic material?
11. A. How are epidermal cells designed to perform protective functions? 2
B. In what ways how does it protect the plant?
12. Why is mitosis known as equational division and meiosis as reductional division? 2
13. A. Differentiate between sclerenchyma and collenchyma on the basis of their functions. 3
B. Give reason- Bark of a tree is impervious to gases and water.
C. Write function of guard cells of stomata in the leaf.
14. Read the passage and answer the questions based on passage and related studied concepts. 4
Connective tissues are specialized to connect various body parts.
For Example: Bone to bone, Muscle to bone or tissue.
The main function is binding, supporting and packing together different organs of body. The cells of
connective tissue are living, separated from each other and are very less in number. Homogeneous gel like
intercellular substance called matrix form the bulk of connective tissue. Cells are embedded in matrix.
Attempt either subpart A or B
A. What are the functions of bones present in our body?
OR
B. Write the components of bone and cartilage matrix.
C What is function of ligament?
D. Write the function of tendons.
15. Attempt either option A or B 5
A. (a) What is the significance of:
(i) Presence of cell sap in vacuole?
(ii) Presence of SER in liver cells?
(iii)Presence of ribosomes on RER?
(b) What would happen if there were no lysosomes in the cell? (Give any 2 effects)
OR
B. (a) State reason for the following:
(i) Mitochondria ate known as powerhouse of cell.
(ii) Plastids are able to make their own proteins.
(iii) Plant cells shrink when kept in hypertonic solution.
(b) Where are chromosomes present in the cell? What is their chemical composition?
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Std:IX Sub-Science
SAMPLE PAPER (2025-26)
ANNUAL EXAM
STD : IX SUBJECT: SCIENCE MAX MARKS: 80
General Instructions:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions 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.
1. Which characteristic of meristematic cells primarily contributes to their ability to continuously divide and
form new tissues in plants? 1
(i) Presence of thin cellulosic cell walls (ii) Lack of vacuoles
(iii) Dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei (iv) Presence of thick cellulosic cell walls
Choose the correct option:
A. (i) and (iii) B. (i), (iii)and (iv) C. (ii) and (iv) D. (i), (ii)and (iii)
2. Which type of irrigation system is most suitable for areas with insufficient or irregular canal flow? 1
A. Dug wells B. Tube wells C. River lift systems D. Tanks
3. Alex conducts an experiment with a de-shelled egg by placing it first in pure water and then in a 1
concentrated salt solution. What will be the observations in each condition?
PURE WATER CONCENTRATED SALT SOLUTION
A. Egg swells Egg remains unchanged
B.Egg shrinks Egg swells
C.Egg swells Egg shrinks
D.Egg remains unchanged Egg shrinks
4. How do substances like CO2 move in and out of the cell? 1
A. Osmosis B. Active transport C. Diffusion D. Endocytosis
5. Which of the following is NOT a factor for which variety improvement is done? 1
A. Higher yield B. Improved quality
C. Increased soil salinity D. Biotic and abiotic resistance
6. The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by 1
A. Golgi apparatus B.Plasma membrane
C. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum D. Mitochondria
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, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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Std:IX Sub-Science
, 7. Assertion (A): Chromosomes are composed of DNA and proteins. 1
Reason (R): Chromosomes are visible as thread-like structures in non-dividing cells.
8. Assertion (A): Nerve impulses allow us to move our muscles and enable rapid responses to stimuli in 1
animals.
Reason (R): Many nerve fibres bound together by connective tissue make up a nerve.
9. Attempt either option A or B
A. What traits are aimed for the cross-breeding of Indian breeds like Aseel with foreign breeds like 2
Leghorn?
OR
B. What are the key practices involved in organic farming that promote sustainable agricultural systems?
10. A. Why are prokaryotic cells considered structurally simpler but functionally efficient? 2
B. How are chloroplasts and mitochondria similar in terms of genetic material?
11. A. How are epidermal cells designed to perform protective functions? 2
B. In what ways how does it protect the plant?
12. Why is mitosis known as equational division and meiosis as reductional division? 2
13. A. Differentiate between sclerenchyma and collenchyma on the basis of their functions. 3
B. Give reason- Bark of a tree is impervious to gases and water.
C. Write function of guard cells of stomata in the leaf.
14. Read the passage and answer the questions based on passage and related studied concepts. 4
Connective tissues are specialized to connect various body parts.
For Example: Bone to bone, Muscle to bone or tissue.
The main function is binding, supporting and packing together different organs of body. The cells of
connective tissue are living, separated from each other and are very less in number. Homogeneous gel like
intercellular substance called matrix form the bulk of connective tissue. Cells are embedded in matrix.
Attempt either subpart A or B
A. What are the functions of bones present in our body?
OR
B. Write the components of bone and cartilage matrix.
C What is function of ligament?
D. Write the function of tendons.
15. Attempt either option A or B 5
A. (a) What is the significance of:
(i) Presence of cell sap in vacuole?
(ii) Presence of SER in liver cells?
(iii)Presence of ribosomes on RER?
(b) What would happen if there were no lysosomes in the cell? (Give any 2 effects)
OR
B. (a) State reason for the following:
(i) Mitochondria ate known as powerhouse of cell.
(ii) Plastids are able to make their own proteins.
(iii) Plant cells shrink when kept in hypertonic solution.
(b) Where are chromosomes present in the cell? What is their chemical composition?
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Std:IX Sub-Science
