DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, JAMMU
SESSION-2022-23
SAMPLE PAPER (FA-II)
Class: IX Max.Marks: 50 Marks
Subject: Science Time Allowed: 2 Hours
General Instructions:
i)This question paper consists of 20 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 08 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv)Section B consists of 3 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v) Section C consists of 3 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words
vi) Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii)Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each
with sub-parts.
SECTION-A
Q1.Girth of stem increases due to 1
(a) Apical meristem
(b) Lateral meristem
(c) Intercalary meristem
(d) Vertical meristem
Q2.Which cell does not have perforated cell wall? 1
(a) Tracheids
(b) Companion cells
(c) Sieve tubes
(d) Vessels
Q3.What is the process of growing two or more crops in a definite pattern? 1
(a) Crop rotation .
(b) Inter-cropping
(c) Mixed cropping
(d) Organic cropping
Q4.Tincture of iodine has antiseptic properties. This solution is made by dissolving. 1
(a) iodine in potassium iodide
(b) iodine in vaseline
(c) iodine in water
(d) iodine in alcohol
Q5. The chemical symbol for sodium is. 1
(a) So
(b) Sd
(c) NA
(d) Na
Q6. The weight of an object on the Moon’s surface is 1
(a)1/3 rd of the weight on Earth
(b)1/5 rd of the weight on Earth
(c)1/6th of the weight on Earth
(d)1/2 nd of the weight on Earth
Q7 &Q8 are Assertion-and-Reason Type questions.Each question consists of two
statements,namely,Assertion (A) and Reason (R).For selecting the correct answer, use the
following code:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true but Reason (R) is not a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true
Q7.Assertion-Wheat is a rabi crop. 1
Reason- Wheat completely grown in the month of November to April.
Q8. Assertion : Universal gravitational constant G is a scalar quantity. 1
Reason : The value of G is same through out the universe.
SECTION -B
Q9.Differntiate between ligament and Tendon. 2
Q10. To make a saturated solution, 36 g of sodium chloride is dissolved in 100 g of water at 293
K. Find its concentration at this temperature. 2
Q11. Why Newton’s First law of motion is called ‘Law of Inertia”? 2
SECTION-C
Q12.What is crop rotation? State any two advantages of mixed cropping? 3
OR
What is the method to get desired characteristics of two different species of plant in the same
plant?
Q13. Calculate the molecular mass of the following: 3
(a) H2CO3
(b) C2H5OH
(C) MgSO4
OR
What are ionic and molecular compounds? Give examples.
Q14.Differentiate between mass and weight. (3 points each). 3
OR
Define Pressure. State the relationship between thrust and pressure. Calculate amount of pressure
(in Pascals) applied when a force of 15N is uniformly distributed over an area of 150m².
SECTION-D
Q15.What are the various methods adopted in Organic farming? Why is there a need for organic
farming? Why are irrigation systems needed in India? 5
OR
Explain crop protection management.
Q16. Write the chemical formula of: 5
a) Magnesium sulphate
b) Barium chloride
c) Ammonium chloride
d) Calcium chloride
e) Potassium sulphate
OR
What do you mean by Law of chemical combinations? Explain Law of constant proportions with
example.
Q17. State and derive Newton’s second law of Motion. 5
OR
Give reason and give the law related to these statements:
(a) It is easier to push an empty box than to push the box full of books.
(b) Case of Rocket propulsion.
SECTION-E
Q18.Complex tissues are made of more than one type of cells. All these cells coordinate to
perform a common function. Xylem and phloem are examples of such complex tissues. They are
both conducting tissues and constitute a vascular bundle. Xylem fibres are mainly supportive in
function. Phloem transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant. Except phloem fibres,
other phloem cells are living cells.
(i) Tissue made of only one type of cell is termed as _________. (1+1+2=4)
(a) Simple permanent tissue
(b) Complex permanent tissue
(c) Simple Meristematic tissue
(d) Complex Meristematic tissue
(ii) Xylem and phloem are examples of
(a) Meristematic tissue
(b) Simple tissue
(c) Protective tissue
(d) Complex tissue
(iii)What is mean by Differentiation?
OR
Enlist the type of parenchyma tissue.
Q19. Archimedes’ principle, stated as follows: When a body is immersed fully or partiallyin a
fluid, it experiences an upward force that is equal to the weight of the fluid displacedby it. The
upward force is known as up thrust or buoyant force. In fact, all objects experience a force of
buoyancy when they are immersed in a fluid. The magnitude of this buoyant force depends on
the density of the fluid. Objects having density less than that of the liquid in which they are
immersed float on the surface of the liquid. If the density of the object is more than the density of
the liquid in which it is immersed then it sinks in the liquid. Hence body will float or sink
depends upon difference between density of body and fluid. (1+1+2=4)
(i)The upthrust of the body is equal to the
(a) Mass of liquid
(b) Weight of liquid
(c) Weight of liquid displaced by body
(d) None of these
(ii) When anybody immersed in liquid it experience a force called as
(a) Gravitational force
(b) Buoyancy force
(c) Nuclear force
(d) None of these
(iii) State Archimedes Principle and state any two applications of it.
OR
(iii)Define Buoyant force. When an object is immersed in a fluid, name the two forces acting on
it.
Q20.Pure substances are classified as elements or compounds. An element is a substance that
contains only one type of atom. Also, an element cannot be broken down or transformed into a
new substance even by using some physical or chemical methods.
A compound is a substance composed of two or more different types of elements, chemically
combined in a fixed proportion.The constituents cannot be separated by simple physical
methods. However, these substances can be broken down into separate elements by chemical
methods. ( 2+2=4)
a) Give four examples of compounds used in our daily life.
b) How are elements classified? Give examples.
